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Upcoming Events

7-8pm Monday Oct. 21

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "Writing Painful Stories About the People You Love Most" w/Meg Kissinger

Learn how Kissinger wrote a memoir about some of the most humiliating and painful experiences in her family and still gets invited to Thanksgiving dinner.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Words

7-9pm Monday Oct. 21

Eau Claire Trivia Night

6 rounds of trivia with 9 questions each round. Prizes for 1st place teams. Changing themes, picture round, matching round, and more.

Bloomer Brewing in Downtown Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Nightlife

7-9pm Monday Oct. 21

The Confluence Big Band Live

The sounds of past and present from 40s swing to modern arrangements and everything between. Live on the patio (weather permitting).

The Plus
Eau Claire

Music

7pm Monday Oct. 21

Finding Your Third Place: Building Happier Communities w/ Rick Kyte

An exciting new look at the essential gathering spaces in our society where friendships are formed, relationships are nurtured, and the tapestry of community is woven.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Words

7:30-9pm Monday Oct. 21

DJ Trivia at Heartbreakers

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

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

7:30-9pm Monday Oct. 21

Dark History Trolley Tour

Board the trolley as we investigate the seedy under belly of Eau Claire’s backstory, sharing historic and modern tales of crime, scandal, and the just plain bizarre.

6pm and 7:30pm. Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat Sept 27 thru Nov 2

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Halloween

9-10:30am Tuesday Oct. 22

Storytime

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

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

Kids

9-11:30am Tuesday Oct. 22

Addressing the Elephant in the Room: Understanding Palliative and Hospice Care

This seminar will discuss often unspoken and frequently misunderstood end-of-life care.

Bethesda Lutheran Church
Eau Claire

Seniors

9am Tuesday Oct. 22

Cornell Play & Learn

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

Cornell Public Library

Kids

10-10:30am Tuesday Oct. 22

Little Movers Storytime

An assortment of age-appropriate stories, rhymes, fingerplays, flannels, music, and movement. Storytime is followed by play group.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

10am-noon Tuesday Oct. 22

Writer's Group

Share and give feedback to help other writers become the best they can. Bring original work to share, up to 1,000 words. Writing prompts available.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Words

10:30-10:50am Tuesday Oct. 22

Toddler Tales

Registration required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

10:30-11:15am Tuesday Oct. 22

Storytime

The theme changes weekly. Kids & caregivers are invited to join for weekly storytimes during the school year.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Kids

10:30-11:15am Tuesday Oct. 22

Storytime at the Park

Active songs, stories, games, fingerplays and more. Bring your dancing feet and a towel or sit upon for the ground. Meet at the pavilion below the bathrooms.

Riverfront Park
Chippewa Falls

Kids

11:30am-1:30pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Content & Clicks: Social Media 101

Learn about how to boost your social media game with practical strategies tailored to your audience.

Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association Board Room
Eau Claire

Business

1-1:30pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Bouncing Babies

Storytime is followed by play group. An assortment of age-appropriate stories, rhymes, fingerplays, flannels, music, and movement.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

1-2pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Yoga for MS

Tailored for individuals with MS, this gentle practice improves mobility, balance, and relaxation through mindful movement and modified poses.

Unity Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Fitness

2-4pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer's Dementia

Watch Dr. Nathaniel Chin’s presentation that aired on WPR, "6 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer's Dementia."

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

Seniors

3-9pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Ne-Ne's Food Truck

Pair some amazing local wines with Mexican cuisine from Ne-Ne's food truck.

Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

3:30-6pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Dabble Box Open Lab

Stop down to the Dabble Box and see where your creativity takes you. Lots of equipment and supplies available for all ages.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, RCU Dabble Box Makerspace

Crafting & Making

4-5:15pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Acu Meridi-Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga combined with gentle pressure along the meridians of the body to offer deep healing while bringing balance to energy flow.

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

Wellness

4-6pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Carbliss + Classy Cocktails

Guests can sample the latest Carbliss flavors, enjoy cocktails, and explore creative infusions. Expect fun, prizes, and surprises throughout the event.

Eddie's Speakeasy at BONDS Social Club
Altoona

Food & Drink

5-7pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Annual Social: Seedlings to Shade Trees

Chippewa County's premiere, community impact event, where the total sum of generosity, philanthropic passion, and nonprofit accomplishments are revealed

Lake Wissota Golf & Events
Chippewa Falls

Business

5:30-6:30pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "From the Tengri Mountains to the Chippewa Valley" w/ Gulchehra Hoja

Author and activist Gulchehra Hoja will provide an insightful look into the struggles of being in exile and reminisce about the beauty of her Uyghur homeland.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Words

5:30pm Tuesday Oct. 22

"Terror"arium Class

A little twist on their regular terrarium classes just in time for spooky season; an extra assortment of goodies that will help you create the terror-iffic terrarium of your dreams.

Verdant Curiosities
Eau Claire

Home & Garden

6-7:30pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Dark History Trolley Tour

Board the trolley as we investigate the seedy under belly of Eau Claire’s backstory, sharing historic and modern tales of crime, scandal, and the just plain bizarre.

6pm and 7:30pm. Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat Sept 27 thru Nov 2

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Halloween

6-7:30pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Live Music: Tim Case

An evening show featuring original songs, heartfelt stories, and a few covers from across the alt-country/Americana spectrum.

Racy D’lene’s Coffee Lounge
Eau Claire

Music

6:30-7:30pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Financial Flair 101: Adulting for Teens

Explore smart ways to spend and save your hard-earned money in this two-session series, for free. Plus, free pizza.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

6:30-8:30pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Abstract Watercolor Class with Holli Jacobson

Abstract watercolor class. Enjoy a night of abstract watercolor painting with various tools and materials to play with.

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

7-8:30pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Eau Claire Buddhist Sangha

Meditate, listen to a dharma talk, and discuss. Different topics weekly. All are welcome. Meditation instruction available.

Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Wellness

7-8:30pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "One Book, One Community: A Council of Dolls" w/Mona Susan Power

A story that focuses on the lingering impact the Indian Boarding School experience has on three generations of a Dakhóta family.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Words

7-9pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Dj Bingo at Westside Bar & Grill

Song clips instead of numbers. Get "Bingo" and win prizes. Wide variety of music genres.

Westside Bar & Grill
Eau Claire

Nightlife

7-9pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Amp Quiz Trivia at The Tomahawk Room

Get the gang together and test your Mind with trivia.

Tomahawk Room
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

7-9pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Music Bingo at The Reboot Social

An exciting evening of music bingo hosted by Carlson Entertainment. Test your music knowledge with great tunes in a fun atmosphere. Win prizes as you mark off songs on your bingo card.

The Reboot Social
Eau Claire

Nightlife

7-11pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Dave Matthews Wine Night

Try Dave Matthews' Dreaming Tree wines from Charlottesville Virginia while listening to Dave Matthews tunes.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

7:30-9pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Dj Trivia at Seymour Swigs

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

Seymour Swigs
Eau Claire

Nightlife

7:30-9pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Dark History Trolley Tour

Board the trolley as we investigate the seedy under belly of Eau Claire’s backstory, sharing historic and modern tales of crime, scandal, and the just plain bizarre.

6pm and 7:30pm. Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat Sept 27 thru Nov 2

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Halloween

7:30am-1pm Wednesday Oct. 23

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market

Local musicians and artist markets every Saturday.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

Farmers Markets

8-9am Wednesday Oct. 23

Coffee and Community Series

Aan informational series about charitable giving in your community; from endowments, to scholarships, to donor advised funds.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Causes

9-10:30am Wednesday Oct. 23

Storytime

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

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

Kids

9am-noon Wednesday Oct. 23

Conversations about Change: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

This online training will provide you with the most-up-do-date information about Motivational Interviewing.

Online through UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education

Business

9:30-9:50am Wednesday Oct. 23

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Developmentally appropriate fingerplays, stories, songs and games.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Kids

10-10:30am Wednesday Oct. 23

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

Kids

10-11:15am Wednesday Oct. 23

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

Kids

10am-6pm Wednesday Oct. 23

Menomonie Farmers Market

Fresh local produces, lunches, vendors, and more.

Wilson Park
Menomonie

Farmers Markets

10:30-11am Wednesday Oct. 23

Preschool Story Time

Registration required. Children must be able to sit independently.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

12:30-1:30pm Wednesday Oct. 23

Vision Services for Seniors

Al Thompson of OBVI will talk about normal changes in vision during aging, conditions when vision is temporarily impaired.

Bloomer Senior Center
Bloomer

Seniors

1-5pm Wednesday Oct. 23

Community Job Fair

Featuring employees from the manufacturing and production industries, with a purpose to help people displaced by recent closures.

Eau Claire County Job Center
EAU CLAIRE

Career

1:30-2pm Wednesday Oct. 23

Preschool Story Time

Registration required. Children must be able to sit independently.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

4-7:30pm Wednesday Oct. 23

Baked and Boozy

A spooky pop-up sale featuring bundle deals on hemp infused creations, 25% off select products, infusion kits, and more.

Wisconsin Makers Market
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping

Recurring Events

Tuesday Oct. 15

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Thursday Oct. 17 8pm

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