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Revisiting the City of Eau Claire’s First Christmas
150 years ago, the holiday included dancing, gift-giving, and (naturally) a church dinner
Ep 15: Purposeful Living
Guest Jean Jirovec speaks on the Journey Ahead podcast about maintaining a sense of purpose as we grow older
Museum Celebrating the Season with Carols, Crafts, and Cookies
C.V. Museum marks Eau Claire’s sesquicentennial with new series
Opening Up Expansion Entrepreneurship
HELLO AGAIN: Hello Adorn Officially Opens in New Space
local jewelry boutique now carries more products, has new hours at flagship store
SIMPLY THE BEST: Let Us Hear Your Voice About the Best of the Chippewa Valley
annual reader poll runs through Dec. 9
PIECES OF OUR HISTORY: C.V. Museum Continues ‘Collecting the Valley’ Series
series explores Eau Claire in the year of its birth as well as the 1930s
VOTE NOW in our 2023 Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader Poll
Log on now: Voting ends Friday, Dec. 9, at midnight
Searching for Meaning in a Season of Grieving
Art Therapist, Trisha Lundin, gives words of wisdom about grieving during the Holiday season
Throw a Themed Holiday Party That Doesn’t Suck
not that we think Valley folks can’t throw a killer party, but here are a few theme ideas to get those creative juices flowing
Craft Activities Holidays Events
Five Holiday Markets to Support Local & Shop for Gifts
hunt for the perfect gifts for your loved ones while supporting local businesses
Small Businesses Ready to Seize the Season
Chippewa Valley business observers are optimistic about holiday prospects
Visual Art Opening Up Food+Drink
LITTLE SHOP OF … TEA? Black Kettle Tea and Bootique Opens
new tea and retail store will swing open its door for the first time Nov. 19
SNOW MUCH FUN: Chippewa Co. Officially Named Snowmobile Friendly Community
signage will declare official status
Christmas Cookies With a Chippewa Valley Twist
after two attempts, our video producer shares his wisdom about decorating cookies ... and navigating life
Irvine Park’s Christmas Village Adding Victorian Twist
yuletide cheer and costumes will bring historic charm to annual light display
[UPDATE] Santa Cycle Rampage Bringing Holiday Hijinks to Eau Claire
seasonally-clad cyclists will pedal on Dec. 4
Yoga-na Want to See This Storybook E.C. Cottage With a Big Secret
half a million dollars will get you an octagonal yoga room, a labyrinth, and a pottery studio
LIGHT IT UP! Parade of Lights Gears Up For Third Year
deadline to enter your home or business is Nov. 16, and judging will follow
HERE COMES SANTA PAWS: Ornament Fundraising Event to Boost Shelter Necessities
ECCHA hopes to raise money while spreading homemade paw-sitivity
Are You (B)ready to Bake?
Chippewa Valley Museum’s annual gingerbread contest seeks sesquicentennial entries
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