Events Calendar

NAMI Chippewa Valley Hearts & Minds Class

This is a 5-week, wellness class for both peers and family members that is designed to educate and empower you to better manage your health.

Details Provided Upon Registration

Community

Always Loretta

Emily Portman, a Kentucky native, has been performs tributes to the music of Loretta Lynn in this authorized show. She'll be joined by her band, the Coalminers.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music

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

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

The Boys of Winter: History of Ski Jumping in the UP

Dressed in a ski jumping costume with guitar in hand, Bill Jamerson tells stories and performs original songs he wrote based on interviews with ski jumping he interviewed 25 years ago.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Recreation

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

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

“Layers of (in)QUEER(y)” is a student-curated queer art exhibition inspired by exploration in the HNRS 342 course, Honors Colloquium in Arts with Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity, during fall 2023, which focused on queering and questioning the way we interpret art. The exhibition includes 13 national and local artists, interactive art experiences, workshops and a satellite alumni show at McIntyre Library.

Haas Fine Arts Center
Eau Claire

Visual Art

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

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

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

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

Toddler Tales

Registration required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

Storytime

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

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Kids

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

Myths & Facts about Health Insurance

Benefit Navigator Billie White will host a short talk about Obama Care, The Affordable Care Act, and Marketplace Health Insurance.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Wellness

Medicare & You - Class

Learn about enrolling in Medicare, the parts of Medicare, the difference between an Advantage Plan, Supplements, & drug coverage options.

Location Online

Seniors

Chess Club

For chess players of all ages – including those eager to learn how to play. (Kids AND Teens)

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids Games & Hobbies

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

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

Tacos + Tequila

Social event offers great company, street tacos, and premium tequilas.

Eddie's Speakeasy at BONDS Social Club
Altoona

Food & Drink

Grief Processing Group

An in-person space to connect with others seeking help and healing after the loss of a loved one. Facilitated by two mental health therapists.

Family Therapy Associates, LLC
Eau Claire

Wellness

Puzzle & Pizza Night

An evening of pizza and puzzles at the Young Professionals hosted Pizza and Puzzle Night! This event is hosted by the Young Professional Steering Committee and open to anybody to unwind, socialize, and flex their mental muscles in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go toward Landmark Conservancy's efforts to preserve natural spaces.

Stout Craft Co.
Menomonie

Games & Hobbies

ABC's of Home Remodeling

Join the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association and a panel of experts to learn about various home remodeling projects.

Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association Board Room
Eau Claire

Home & Garden

Language Preservation: Importance of Indigenous Language, Land, and Life-Practices

This talk will offer perspective on critical themes and Indigenous cultural and life practices inspired by the reading of A Council of Dolls by Mona Susan Power.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Education

Chippewa Valley Community Chorus Sing-a-Long & Registration Kick-off

A laid back sing-along, snacks, and fun. Bring a friend and anyone interested in learning about membership.

Trinity Methodist Church
Chippewa Falls

Community

Book 'Em Mystery Book Club

Copies of the discussion titles are available at the library about a month in advance, and can be picked up at the circulation desk.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Words

Teen Litwits Book Club

Join us for Teen Litwits where you can talk about books you love (or hate) without fear of non-readers getting you down. Registration is required.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Wiped-out, Weepy, and Wet: The Joys of Menopause Workshop

Workshop designed to help manage the unique challenges of menopause. Wellness experts share practical tools to help navigate this stage of life with ease.

Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

Wellness

Ask-A-Scientist: Child Psychology

Dr. Mike Axelrod in the Department of Psychology at UWEC presents about using children's drawings to understand their problems.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Education

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

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

Amp Quiz Trivia at The Tomahawk Room

Get the gang together and test your Mind with trivia.

Tomahawk Room
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

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

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

Fireside Tunes with Bob Pecor

Bob Pecor found music as a retirement hobby when his daughter asked him to play in her Ukulele Club group in Minneapolis.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

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

“Layers of (in)QUEER(y)” is a student-curated queer art exhibition inspired by exploration in the HNRS 342 course, Honors Colloquium in Arts with Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity, during fall 2023, which focused on queering and questioning the way we interpret art. The exhibition includes 13 national and local artists, interactive art experiences, workshops and a satellite alumni show at McIntyre Library.

Haas Fine Arts Center
Eau Claire

Visual Art

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

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

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

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Developmentally appropriate fingerplays, stories, songs and games.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Kids

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

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

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

Preschool Story Time

Registration required. Children must be able to sit independently.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

Preschool Story Time

Registration required. Children must be able to sit independently.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

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

Kids

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

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

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

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