Food+Drink TravelDecember 4, 2023 Whiskey Lover Explores Distilleries on Irish Pilgrimage one writer’s sojourn to to pursue the ‘water of life’
Community Orgs PeopleDecember 3, 2023 This Local Woman’s Recovery Journey Took Her From Participant to Provider addiction treatment helped Sara Kieffer get on the road to becoming a peer support specialist
Local Lit LOCAL LIT: ‘Making Goodness as Contagious as Evil’ poetry by Amy Segerstrom December 2, 2023
The Rear End THE REAR END: How I’m Longing for Snow there truly is no White Christmas with no ‘Snow’ December 1, 2023
Events Activities HolidaysDecember 1, 2023 WHERE ARE THE REINDEER?! Holiday Scavenger Hunt Kicks Off Dec. 1 traverse the parks throughout the City of Eau Claire Dec. 1-17 for the chance to win prizes
Staff Notes STAFF NOTE: Best Of the Chippewa Valley Reader Poll Voting is in Full Swing it's the most wonderful time of the year – voting in the Best Of the Chippewa Valley Reader Poll! November 30, 2023
CocktailsNovember 30, 2023 Nearly a Decade of The Dive downtown Eau Claire rooftop bar creates cocktails into the holidays while keeping patrons warm – even offering "igloos"
MusicNovember 30, 2023 Perfectly Imperfect: Hip-Hop Artist TommyKa Drops Debut Album Eau Claire–based hip-hop artist delves into perfectionism, contradictions, in high-energy rap tracks
PeopleNovember 30, 2023 Questioning the Locals: Ben Polzin free-wheelin’ discussions with local folks
Music Community OrgsNovember 29, 2023 'MESSIAH' SINGALONG: Chippewa Valley Voices Produces Event to Include Community warm up your singing voices and join this special choral event on Dec. 14
Women Community OrgsNovember 29, 2023 UW-Stout’s Fostering Success Program, Leaders Recognized by Gov. Evers first-of-its-kind program, Provost Rodríguez, Professor Lukowski recognized Oct. 27 at state Diversity Awards
Politics WomenNovember 29, 2023 PRESIDENT TIMES TWO: Eau Claire’s Berge Now Leads Statewide Municipal Group E.C. City Council leader also helms League of Wis. Municipalities
Politics Wisconsin Marriage WEDDING BARN BLUES: Owners Worry Liquor Law Change Would Harm Businesses overhaul of Wis. law would require wedding barns to get liquor licenses November 28, 2023
Agriculture Television Succeeding on a Small Scale: New ‘Around the Farm Table’ Special Features Valley Farmers one-hour special premiering Dec. 7 showcases producers of honey, wool, and more
News Women TourismNovember 27, 2023 Metropolis Resort’s Sara Abbott Named 2023 Innkeeper of the Year not everyone works somewhere with a water park, ninja warrior course, go-karts, and more, but Abbott has made a career out of just that
Entrepreneurship Food+Drink sweetsNovember 27, 2023 Cottage Forged Baking Joins Forces with Local Mexican Eatery the gluten- and dairy-free bakery items are now available at Silly Serrano
Books Readings TalksNovember 27, 2023 The Big Read: Art & Inclusion in the Chippewa Valley the Chippewa Falls Public Library and the Heyde Center to kick off National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Program in January
Local Culture Books Family LifeNovember 23, 2023 LITTLE LIBRARIES GALORE: Eastside Hill Neighborhood’s Little Library Community Eau Claire neighborhood has more than 20 Little Free Libraries
Grants Entrepreneurship WomenNovember 22, 2023 Red Letter Grant Expands into More Counties, Announces Fall Winners women entrepreneurs in eight more counties can now apply for upcoming grant cycles
Cocktails Food+DrinkNovember 22, 2023 Gather ’Round, Cocktail Lovers! Local Cocktail Club Commences Confluence Cocktail Club to meet monthly throughout the Valley
Community Orgs Housing URGENT NEED: Downtown E.C. Day Shelter Told to Vacate, Needs New Space Community Haven House seeking new home by Dec. 8 November 22, 2023
Opening Up ServicesNovember 22, 2023 Newly Opened Amanita Books Fills Niche for a Used and Rare Bookshop quarter-century of collecting culminates in cozy new shop
PodcastsNovember 22, 2023 Chippewa Valley’s History in Your Ears Chippewa Valley Museum sharing historical information in the form of a new podcast
Opening Up EntrepreneurshipNovember 21, 2023 VERDANT CURIOSITIES: Nursery & Gardening Store Opens in Downtown E.C. new plant store also offers plant accessories and classes
Opening Up Food+Drink DiversityNovember 21, 2023 Menomonie Welcomes First Mexican Grocery Store La Veracruzana fills void for Latin American food, products
Film Short Film by UWEC Grad 'The Clogging' Nominated for Award at 2023 Nightmares Film Festival a creative take on a relatable and embarrassing situation November 20, 2023
WritingNovember 20, 2023 Come One, Come All, Readers of the Valley: Issue 7 of Barstow & Grand is Out Eau Claire-based literary journal’s annual issue available for those who hunger for prose and poetry
Opening Up Networking CocktailsNovember 17, 2023 BONDS, a Social Club and Co-Working Space, Slated to Open Next Year in Altoona members-only social club will feature a speakeasy-themed hangout
Opening Letters COLUMN: Unseen Sacrifices acknowledging all forms of service around Veteran’s Day November 17, 2023
Wisconsin EnvironmentNovember 16, 2023 Eau Claire County, Local Paper Company Get Recycling Awards two of the 11 awardees this year are from the Chippewa Valley
Entrepreneurship New Restaurants Food+DrinkNovember 15, 2023 Nigerian Kitchen Eau Claire Brings the Flavor to Forage new Nigerian restaurant operates out of downtown E.C. space
Wisconsin Agriculture Food+DrinkNovember 15, 2023 Marieke Gouda Leads Wisconsin Cheesemakers at World Cheese Awards Wisconsin accounted for 25% of all awards at the global competition in October
Activities ServicesNovember 14, 2023 8 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With Your Library Card there are so many things offered at L.E. Phillips Memorial Library besides books!
Music EventsNovember 14, 2023 The Nunnery Returns to E.C. for Stones Throw Show Eau Claire native will perform as part of Advance Base’s tour
Entrepreneurship ServicesNovember 8, 2023 Heart & Sole: Harry’s Shoe Repair Has Served Menomonie for More Than 70 Years ‘It keeps us young’ says 80-year-old couple that owns shop
Kid Stuff Community Orgs Grants OutdoorsNovember 7, 2023 Five Area School Districts to Benefit from Rural Collaboration Project Eau Claire Community Foundation, Compeer Financial collaborate with Beaver Creek Reserve for educational initiative
Opening Up History Tourism New B&B in Iconic McLaren House Honors Years of C.F. History spend the night and take a bite in true Chippewa Falls style November 3, 2023
Grants NonprofitsNovember 1, 2023 E.C. Community Foundation Grant Cycle Now Open, New Options Available the local org is accepting applications from Nov. 1 to Jan. 19