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Recreation GamingJuly 15, 2021

Get Your Game on With Game Tables in Eau Claire Parks

functional furniture offers opportunities to play checkers, chess

July 14, 2021

[VIDEOS] Take a Break, Learn More About Vapes

vaping is a problem in our community – here’s what you need to know

ThinkpiecesJuly 12, 2021

‘Every Mile a Memory’ Taking Risks and Forging Trails With a 6-Year-Old

an excerpt from B.J. Hollars’ forthcoming book

BooksJuly 12, 2021

Ostriches Eat What? Teacher Writes Tribute Book

Kid Stuff RecreationJuly 10, 2021

Hoop It Up: Little Basketball Libraries a Slam Dunk in Parks

Eau Claire man installs free basketball racks at five parks

Kid StuffJuly 10, 2021

Family STEAM Challenge: Melting Crayons

harness the sun’s power to make some art

Food+DrinkJuly 8, 2021

Here’s the Scoop on Some New Ice Cream Hotspots

what’s new in the Chippewa Valley ice cream scene

RecreationJuly 7, 2021

Climbing in the Clouds: UWEC Opens Ropes Course to Public

jump, leap, and soar through this 30-foot-tall course

July 5, 2021

Family Finances: What You Need to Know When You’re Buying a Home

WESTconsin Credit Union has advice on how home buyers can navigate a hot real estate market

SchoolsJuly 5, 2021

Gateway to Opportunity: EC Gains Special Education Transition Center

GATEWAYS program offers resources to help transition students to the workforce

Recreation Cool KidsJuly 4, 2021

WHAT A CATCH! Local 10-Year-Old Snags Monster Sturgeon

don’t worry: the 5-foot, 6-inch fish was released after posing for photos

OutdoorsJuly 4, 2021

As Temperature Climbs, Get Smart About Heatstroke

four ways you can prevent heatstroke this summer

Outdoors BooksJuly 2, 2021

Hop, Skip, and Crawl Through These Storybooks

new, permanent StoryWalks installed in Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls

EventsJuly 1, 2021

The Big To-Do: Five Family Event Picks You Shouldn’t Miss!

July and August events to add to your family calendar

Visual Art Family LifeJuly 1, 2021

Brighten Up the Valley With Chalkfest

kids, families can bring color to the concrete through July 18 with this year’s virtual Chalkfest

Cool KidsJuly 1, 2021

Boss of Bees: Eagle Scout Project Creates a Buzz

new ‘bee hotels’ offer solitary bees the perfect place to rest, recharge, and well, reproduce

Family LifeJuly 1, 2021

Hot Times, Cool Treats, and Scheduled Siestas

making the most of summertime in the Valley

Family LifeJune 30, 2021

Building Baby’s Brain: Talking to Your Kids Is Key

conversation can build literacy skills and strengthen family bonds

Attractions EventsJune 30, 2021

How Your Family Can Watch Fireworks in the Chippewa Valley

here are the details on local Fourth of July celebrations

Family LifeJune 30, 2021

Saving for a College Fund? In Wisconsin, There’s an App for That

EdVest launches new way to save for your kids’ education