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Events For 10/23/2019

Wed. Oct. 23

Chippewa Valley Book Festival

The Chippewa Valley Book Festival celebrates the written word through author readings and book signings, school visits, meals with authors, and includes workshops and programs for writers of all ages. The 2019 festival will feature more than twenty authors at area libraries, schools, and other community locations. The festival runs October 21-27, 2019, and features programs daily for seven days with Saturday and weekday evening programs in Eau Claire and around the Chippewa Valley.

Multiple Locations

6-6:45am Wed. Oct. 23

Alive By 715

Start the rest of your week off right with free, fun, fitness. All ages and all fitness levels welcome (and encouraged)! Finish your sweat early enough to hit the shower and grab a cup of coffee before the office.

Davies Center, UW-Eau Claire UW-Eau Claire, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7:30am-1pm Wed. Oct. 23

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market

Seasonal, locally grown vegetables and fruits, plus baked goods, dairy products, meat, honey, maple syrup, flowers, and more.

Phoenix Park 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire

Age: All ages

8:30-9:15am Wed. Oct. 23

My Baby and Me Class

This is an interactive class for babies and parents. Singing, dancing, craft project and more. Open Discussion at the end of class.

B’utiful Kids Learning Center 502 Bay St, Chippewa Falls

Cost: $5

Age: Ages 1 and under

9am Wed. Oct. 23

One Million Cups

An event for local entrepreneurs to meet and present their startups to the thriving peer network of founders in Eau Claire. The coffee is encouraged.

Chippewa Valley Technical College 620 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire

9-10am Wed. Oct. 23

Do I Have Vascular Disease?

Dr. Steven Levin will talk about vascular disease in the legs, carotid arteries and abdominal aortic aneurysms, along with the risk factors that lead to stroke, heart attacks, leg pain and wounds and amputation. He will also review how vascular disease is diagnosed and treated.

River Prairie Center 1445 Front Porch Place, Altoona

Cost: $5 (pre-register online)

Age: Adult

9:30-10:15am Wed. Oct. 23

Babies Make Music

Classes are filled with songs, musical activities, and instruments to stimulate your child's natural response to music. Families learn rhymes, songs, floor and lap games, and dance to build developmentally appropriate skills in a fun and engaging environment.

Eau Claire Music School 1620 Ohm Avenue, Eau Claire

Cost: $59 per month

Age: Infants to walking

9:30-10:45am Wed. Oct. 23

3k Mini-Preschool

Join us for a mini Preschool experience for children entering 4K next year. Parents attend siblings welcome for $1.

B’utiful Kids Learning Center 502 Bay St, Chippewa Falls

Cost: $5

Age: 3 &4 yr olds

10-11am Wed. Oct. 23

Wednesday Morning Meditation Group

Group utilizes inspirational readings such as poetry and short essays followed by a time of silence. Participants may attend any session that works for them.

The Healing Place 2125 Heights Drive, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: Adults

10:30-11:30am Wed. Oct. 23

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: A Font and the Search for One Man’s Fate

During the depths of World War II, Frenchman Marcel Heuzé mailed letters to his wife and three young daughters from a labor camp in Berlin. "Marcel's Letters" details author and type designer Carolyn Porter's quest to put together the pieces of Marcel's life after finding them in a bundle in an antique shop.

Menomonie Public Library 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie

Cost: FREE

10:30-11:15am Wed. Oct. 23

Toddlers Make Music

Classes are filled with songs, musical activities, and instruments to stimulate your child's natural response to music. Families learn rhymes, songs, floor and lap games, and dances to build developmentally appropriate skills in a fun and engaging environment.

Eau Claire Music School 1620 Ohm Avenue, Eau Claire

Cost: $59 per month

Age: Ages 1 to 2

10:30-11:30am Wed. Oct. 23

College and Career Navigation Sessions

Chippewa Valley Technical College is sponsoring FREE 1-hour sessions to cover topics including but not limited to College Navigation (all colleges-not just CVTC) and Career Navigation. Please call to schedule an appointment. Appointments will be held at the Menomonie Public Library

Menomonie Public Library 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: 16+

10:30-11am Wed. Oct. 23

Super Small Science: Brain Jello

Introduce your preschool scientist to exciting hands-on and age-appropriate experiments. This week's experiment involves brain jello.

Children's Museum of Eau Claire 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire

Cost: Free with Museum membership or admission

Age: Preschool age

11am-1pm Wed. Oct. 23

Lunch Break Open Skating

A great way to meet new friends and get some exercise.

Hobbs Ice Arena 915 Menomonie St., Eau Claire

Cost: $4 or City Pass (1 Punch)

Age: All Ages

11am-2pm Wed. Oct. 23

Petal It Forward

Celebrate a Nationwide "Pay It Forward," event hosted by the Society of American Florists, to promote Random Acts of Kindness! Meet the Lakeview Floral and Gifts Team at Culver's for your 2 FREE bouquets (with purchase from Culver's.) One to keep and one to share.

Culver's - Menomonie 1330 Stout Rd, Menomonie

Cost: Free

Age: All Ages

11:30am-1pm Wed. Oct. 23

Lunch & Learn - National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Celebrate the National Disability Employment Awareness Month. L.E. Phillips Career Center is holding a lunch & learn - come take a look inside: learn about their programs, outreach resources, and services.

L.E. Phillips Career Development Center 1515 Ball Street, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE, ticket required

noon-1:30pm Wed. Oct. 23

"Wild and Rare" Lunch and Book Presentation

Adam Regn Arvidson takes a look, not only at the Midwest plants and animals on the endangered species list, but which ones we value, why we value them, and what we take into consideration moving forward. Get your lunch ticket for this event online (catered by French Press.)

Chippewa Valley Museum 1204 E. Half Moon Dr., Eau Claire

Cost: $15 for lunch, FREE program

3-8pm Wed. Oct. 23

Dabble Box Makerspace Lab

Whether you're interested in 3D printing and coding or you'd rather craft, make music, create art or play games, the Dabble Box makerspace has something for you. Self-guided exploration with staff on hand to answer questions.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, The Dabble Box 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

4-5pm Wed. Oct. 23

Unraveled: Knit & Crochet Class

No experience is necessary, needle crafters of all skill levels welcome. Yarn, knitting needles and crochet hooks provided. Each week will cover a different topic.

Augusta Memorial Public Library 113 North Stone St, Augusta

Cost: FREE

Age: 9+

5:30-6:30pm Wed. Oct. 23

Fall Fitness

This class will start with a full body workout leading to the practice of asana (pose) and breathing exercises. Pre- Register online or at the Altoona Parks & Recreation Office.

River Prairie Center 1445 Front Porch Place, Altoona

Cost: $20

Age: 15+

6-8pm Wed. Oct. 23

Knit Night

Knit Night, also known as Knit Club, is open to the public. Knit, crochet, embroider, bead, or bring any craft you like. Visit with like-minded folks, share and show off your project, bring snacks and get crafty. All are welcome. No purchase necessary.

Blue Boxer Arts 416 S Barstow Street, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Wed. Oct. 23

Wine and Bingo Night

Drinks, prizes and fun. A night of booze and bingo.

Ivory Piano Bar 2526 Golf Road, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

6-7:30pm Wed. Oct. 23

Self Publishing from A to Z

Have you been creating your own world or preserving your thoughts for the future? If you’ve thought about publishing your work and want to know what options you have, come learn the ins and outs of the publishing process.

Centennial Hall, Room 1204 1698 Park Avenue, Eau Claire

Cost: $99 early registration, $119 standard

6-8pm Wed. Oct. 23

Odell Tasting Event

Join the The Growler Guys with Odell Brewing for a tasting event. Meet their brewery rep Bryce, learn about their brews, get a $1 discount on any Odell pint you buy, and get entries into swag drawings every half hour.

The Growler Guys 2832 London Road, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

6-7pm Wed. Oct. 23

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: Revenge of the Asian Woman: A Reading with Dorothy Chan

Dorothy Chan, the newest Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at UWEC, reads from her newest collection of poetry. Continuing with the themes of food, sexuality, culture, and fetishes developed in her previous collections, the reading will showcase Chan’s latest work as well as her reverence for pop culture, kitsch, and excess.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

6-7pm Wed. Oct. 23

Riverside Machine and Engineering Career Exploring

Exploring is partnering with Riverside Machine & Engineering to offer students hands-on career experiences in the field of machines and engineering. Participants will get a behind the scene look at the process of manufacturing their very own yo-yo.

Riverside Machine and Engineering 2445 Alpine Rd, Eau Claire

Cost: $34 for all sessions

Age: Ages 12-18

6-8pm Wed. Oct. 23

Evening Open Skate

Every Wednesday and Sunday this Fall/Winter. No skate on 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 1/22. Youth Skate Rental is free.

Hobbs Ice Arena 915 Menomonie St., Eau Claire

Cost: $4 or City Pass (1 Punch)

Age: All Ages

6:15-8:30pm Wed. Oct. 23

Evening Rink Rat Hockey

Open hockey time for youth players by age. Must have full equipment. Ages 15 and older are not permitted to skate in Rink Rats! Mite/Squirt (ages 7-10): 6:15pm-7:15pm. Pewee/Bantam (ages 11-14): 7:30pm-8:30pm

Hobbs Ice Arena 915 Menomonie St., Eau Claire

Cost: $4 or City Pass (1 Punch)

Age: Ages 7-10, Ages 11-14

6:30-8:30pm Wed. Oct. 23

Amp Quiz Trivia at Back 40 Dining & Cocktails

Welcoming teams of any size. Prizes for the top three teams. Get a free answer online and visit the AMP Quiz Facebook page for a picture hint. Enjoy dinner/drinks with family and friends during the game.

Back 40 Dining & Cocktails 19037 State Hwy 40, Bloomer

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

7pm Wed. Oct. 23

Poker Night at Big T's

4 weeks to qualify then BIG tournament with lots of extra prizes & cash to be won. One free beverage weekly for all players. Test your skills.

Big T's 2007 3rd St, Eau Claire

Cost: $25 buy in; 12 week format

7-9pm Wed. Oct. 23

Amp Quiz Trivia at Wayside Bar and Grill

Welcoming teams of any size. Prizes for the top three teams. Get a free answer online and visit the AMP Quiz Facebook page for a picture hint. Enjoy dinner/drinks with family and friends during the game.

Wayside Bar & Grill 18091 County Highway X, Chippewa Falls

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

7-9pm Wed. Oct. 23

Amp Quiz Trivia at Ray's Place

Welcoming teams of any size. Prizes for the top three teams. Get a free answer online and visit the AMP Quiz Facebook page for a picture hint. Enjoy dinner/drinks with family and friends during the game.

Ray’s Place 838 Water St., Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

7-9pm Wed. Oct. 23

Dj Trivia at the Sheeley House

General knowledge, family friendly trivia. Play as a team, or on your own. Prizes for the top 3 teams with points. Go to the website for the "Clue of the Day" and information on how to get bonus points for that day's game.

Sheeley House Saloon 236 West River St., Chippewa Falls

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

7-10pm Wed. Oct. 23

Open Mic Night

Grab your guitar, drums, bass, fiddle, harmonica, poem or best jokes and join us for an Open Mic Night hosted by Jake & Dani from Rock Creek Song Dogs. All performers welcome to join. Average performance is 2-4 songs or about 15-20 minutes.

Northwoods Brewpub & Grill 50819 West St., Osseo

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7-8pm Wed. Oct. 23

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: The Optimist at Midnight

Storytelling is by nature a hopeful endeavor, never more than in times of division and anxiety. Using texts from novelists, poets, and screenwriters, Enger will discuss the Midwestern imagination, the magic of kite-flying, and the power of stories to inspire change.

The Heyde Center for the Arts 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls

Cost: FREE

7pm Wed. Oct. 23

Quiz Night

Zymurgy Quiz night is back and better than ever. Groups of 2 - 6 compete to win Zymurgy prizes. Winning team battle royale at the end - grand championship team wins extra special prizes including a $75 bar tab, Zymurgy goodies and a lot of other goodies from local establishments.

Zymurgy Brewing 624 Main Street. E, Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

7-8pm Wed. Oct. 23

Night of the Living ZINE

Spooky tales from this world and beyond. Celebrate the release of the first-ever Odd Humyns Creepy Zine: "Shudder: A Zine Series for Sleepless Nights." Light refreshments. Open to all ages (but only if they're okay with getting spooked!)

Odd Humyns 209 N Barstow St, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7-8pm Wed. Oct. 23

Hatha Yoga w/Cheyenne Hei

An alignment-oriented class offering postures and stretches in combination with the breath to promote flexibility, strength, and calmness. Suitable for all levels.

Tuning Tree 515 South Barstow, Suite 117, Eau Claire

Cost: $15/single class, $120/10 class package

7:30-9pm Wed. Oct. 23

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: Barstow & Grand: Issue #3 Release Reading

The release party for Issue #3 will feature readings from the journal, including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, as well as commentary from the editors on the publication process and how the journal has grown in its third year.

Lazy Monk Brewing, LLC 97 West Madison Street, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

8-9:30pm Wed. Oct. 23

Black Mirror Trivia Night

How much do you love the British science fiction anthology television series Black Mirror? All of the trivia questions this evening will be about this hit show. Prizes for winning teams- maximum of 6 players per team

The Plus 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

8:45-10:15pm Wed. Oct. 23

Adult Open Broomball

Drop-in coed program for the adult players (18+). Players divide into teams for pick-up games. Must have own helmet. Sticks and balls provided.

Hobbs Ice Arena 915 Menomonie St., Eau Claire

Cost: $4/person or City Pass (1 Punch)

Age: 18+

9pm Wed. Oct. 23

Bennyoke

Come to Bennyoke every Wednesday and Sunday and sing your favorite karaoke songs.

Scooter's 411 Galloway St., Eau Claire

Age: 21+

Ongoing Events For 10/23/2019

karaoke/DJ, galleries, classes, etc

Events with Tickets