Events Calendar

8:30am-12:30pm Wednesday Nov. 13

Conversations about Change: Advanced Motivational Interviewing

This additional level of training will enhance participants’ skills and application of Motivational Interviewing strategies.

Online through UWEC Continuing Education

Career

9-10:30am Wednesday Nov. 13

Storytime

Learning Together Storytime: for children attending with a caregiver. On My Own: for ages 3-6 attending by themselves.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

9am-2pm Wednesday Nov. 13

Bag Sale

Lots of gently-used items (and new) such as jewelry, clothing, home decor, household items, quilts, blankets, toys, books, footwear, and more.

Chippewa Falls Area Senior Center
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping

9:30-9:50am Wednesday Nov. 13

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Developmentally appropriate fingerplays, stories, songs and games.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

10-10:30am Wednesday Nov. 13

Toddler Storytime

Age-appropriate stories, rhymes, fingerplays, flannels, music, and movement to help your child develop language and early literacy skills

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

10-11:15am Wednesday Nov. 13

Bloomer Play & Learn

Fun & playful opportunities for families to connect through play, music & story time, crafts & healthy snacks. Each family receives one free book.

G E Bleskacek Family Memorial Bloomer Public Library

10am-noon Wednesday Nov. 13

Smartphone Basics

Learn the basics of how to use a smartphone, including how to turn your device on and off, answer and make calls, read and send text messages, and more

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Education

4:15-5:10pm Wednesday Nov. 13

Kids Aerial Hammock Class

Students will be introduced to being upside down and standing, wraps, and shapes in an environment focusing on safety.

Moonrise Aerials Studio
Eau Claire

4:30-6pm Wednesday Nov. 13

Stitch-In at the Library

Bring your WIP or UFO to work in a friendly, supportive environment. Stitchers of all levels welcomed.

Cadott Community Library
Cadott

Crafting & Making

5-7:30pm Wednesday Nov. 13

9th Annual JA Heroes Gala

A gala recognizing and honoring area student entrepreneurs, teacher partners, classroom volunteers, and board members who go above & beyond.

The Florian Gardens
Eau Claire

Galas

6-7pm Wednesday Nov. 13

Start A Small Business in 8 Steps

Entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners are invited to this informational session.

Hosted by Western Wisconsin Women's Business Center

Business

6-7pm Wednesday Nov. 13

Food Insecurity in a Small Town

Discussion will highlight the problem of food insecurity and being able to afford groceries.

Augusta Memorial Public Library
Augusta

Community

6-7pm Wednesday Nov. 13

Hot Mess Hormones Workshop

Chrissy Seibel helps you navigate the complexities of hormonal changes, offering tips and strategies for managing symptoms and maintaining hormonal balance.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Wellness

6-8:30pm Wednesday Nov. 13

NAMI Chippewa Valley Family-to-Family Class

An 8-session class for family & friends of people with mental health conditions.

Location Details Provided upon Registration.

Community

6-9pm Wednesday Nov. 13

2024 HATCH Business Pitch Competition

Make relationships with fellow investors, local businesses and community leaders. Discover investment opportunities, and meet with entrepreneurs.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Business

6:30-7:30pm Wednesday Nov. 13

Yin Yoga & Meditation

Yin Yoga is a slow style of yoga that focuses on holding extended poses to release tension. Combined with meditation, it offers powerful healing.

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

Wellness

6:30pm Wednesday Nov. 13

Author Visit: Jamie Lockwood

Author Jamie Lockwood will read from her memoir, Putting Myself Back Together, which chronicles her journey from surviving domestic abuse to reclaiming her life.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

6:30pm Wednesday Nov. 13

Salsa Dancing Series

Perfect for beginners or dancers wanting to improve their skills. Each class will have a simple warm-up, instructed footwork, and then partner dancing.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Dance

7-8:30pm Wednesday Nov. 13

DJ Trivia at Whispering Pines Golf Course

General knowledge trivia. Play on your own or with friends. Prizes for the top 3. League play available.

Whispering Pines Golf Course
Cadott

7-10pm Wednesday Nov. 13

Chippewa Valley Songwriters Showcase

Songwriters from the Chippewa Valley Showcase new tunes that they have written and workshopped from previous CV Songwriters meet ups.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

7:30-9:30pm Wednesday Nov. 13

The Forum Presents: Matthew Mercer

Matthew Mercer is a Los Angeles-based actor best known for his roles in animation and video games, as well as the massively popular hit show and media brand, Critical Role.

UWEC Schofield Auditorium
Eau Claire

Forums

7:30pm Wednesday Nov. 13

Blitzen Trapper

Blitzen Trapper's production is intoxicating, blending lo-fi intimacy and trippy psychedelia into a mesmerizing swirl of analog and electronic sounds.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

8-9:30pm Wednesday Nov. 13

The Office Trivia Night - Seasons 7-9

All questions this week will be about the hit television series, seasons 7-9. Put a team together and show off what you know. Max 6 players.

The Plus
Eau Claire

9pm Wednesday Nov. 13

Karaoke @ Heartbreakers

Karaoke DJ dance party with T&A Entertainment. Todd and Adam. Happy hour prices from 9pm-midnight.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

All DayThursday Nov. 14

“Layers of (in)Queer(y)” Art Exhibition

Haas Fine Arts Center
Eau Claire

9-10:30am Thursday Nov. 14

Storytime

Learning Together Storytime: for children attending with a caregiver. On My Own: for ages 3-6 attending by themselves.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

Crafting & Making Holiday

10am-4pm Thursday Nov. 14

Spruce Up Winter Workshop - Porch Pot or Wreath

Greenhouse pros guide you and your friends in creating unique containers or wreaths for this holiday season.

Down To Earth Garden Center
Eau Claire

12:30-1:20pm Thursday Nov. 14

Artist Talk with Amaryllis R. Flowers

Rooted in a rich tapestry of Caribbean heritage, queer culture, and personal mythology, her practice is a visual language that defies categorization.

Haas Fine Arts Center
Eau Claire

1-2:30pm Thursday Nov. 14

Dementia Support Group

This group meets once a month to support those living with dementia and their care partners.

Central Lutheran Church
Chippewa Falls

Seniors

5-6:30pm Thursday Nov. 14

Doodle Den with Brynn

November Theme: Collage landscape - Create a landscape that uses a variety of materials to reflect the world you become the architect of.

Children's Museum of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

5:30-6:45pm Thursday Nov. 14

You Read to Me, I'll Read to You

Multi-age event with local therapy dog, Loki. Sign up for 15 minute session. Liability waiver required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids Animals & Pets

5:30-8pm Thursday Nov. 14

Two Rivers Live at The Plus

You'll hear tunes spanning all genres and eras. Sue Orfield, Randy Sinz, Gregg Wheeler, and Tommy Wieseler.

The Plus
Eau Claire

5:30-8:30pm Thursday Nov. 14

Barre Teacher Training

A comprehensive educational foundation to begin your journey teaching Barre.

Latitude 44 Yoga Studio
Eau Claire

Fitness

6-7pm Thursday Nov. 14

ASL Social

Connect with local d/Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and sign-language enthusiasts. Socialize and sign together! Their goal is voices off.

The Goat Coffee House
Eau Claire

Community

6-7pm Thursday Nov. 14

A China Retrospective: Living and Teaching in Beijing 1986-1987

Join Susan Thurin, retired UW-Stout English Professor and bookstore owner, as she recounts her time in Beijing, China.

Dragon Tale Books
Menomonie

6-8pm Thursday Nov. 14

Corded Basket Weaving Workshop

Discover the art of basket weaving in a relaxed, beginner-friendly environment. Create beautiful decorative baskets, bowls, coasters, and more.

SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

6-9pm Thursday Nov. 14

Nerikomi Workshop with Amaryllis R. Flowers

Learn the techniques and methods used in this Japanese art practice that literally translates to “bodies built from fragments."

Haas Fine Arts Center
Eau Claire

6pm Thursday Nov. 14

Book Talk with K.F Wiltrout- Elementals: Spark

Writing and story telling has always been a passion of K.F. Wiltrout and that love grew to include her dream career, becoming an Author.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

6:15-8pm Thursday Nov. 14

Books are the Best Gifts - A Very Special Presentation from Jason Gobble & Margaret Leonard

Join Margaret Leonard and Dotters Penguin Random House rep Jason Gobble as they share their picks of best books to give as gifts this year.

Dotters Books
Eau Claire

6:30-7pm Thursday Nov. 14

PJ Story Night

Children may come dressed in their PJs with a favorite stuffy. No sign up required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

6:30-9pm Thursday Nov. 14

Queen of Hearts

One lucky raffle winner will get 1 chance to turn a card. If its the Queen of Hearst, they win the pot. Pot increases weekly until someone wins.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

6:30pm Thursday Nov. 14

Puppy Pals Live

As seen on America's Got Talent, this hit comedic stunt dog show delights viewers of all ages.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Comedy

6:30pm Thursday Nov. 14

Meat Raffle for Sofas for Service

A meat raffle with all proceeds going to Sofas for Service. Prizes include meat, cheese, candy, gift baskets, and more. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.

The Brickhouse
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

7-8pm Thursday Nov. 14

Public Planetarium Show

Learn about the skies over Eau Claire and a topic in astronomy in the comfort of the L.E. Phillips planetarium.

UW-Eau Claire Phillips Hall
Eau Claire

Outdoors

7-9pm Thursday Nov. 14

Wisconsin Life Live from the Chippewa Valley

Join WPR's "Wisconsin Life" contributors from the Chippewa Valley for an evening of live storytelling with Maureen McCollum, BJ Hollars, and more.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

7-9pm Thursday Nov. 14

Nice n' Easy

A musical duo with a touch of class. Classic Oldies Hits with well rounded instrumentation.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire