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food • nightlife • recreation • outdoors • wellness • family
The Big Beautiful Gym Grid (2022 Edition)
a compact guide to what gyms in the Chippewa Valley can offer you
Gaming Design Entrepreneurship
CONNECT TO YOUR CHARACTERS: Dungeons & Dragons Dice Maker Brings Creativity to Craft
Jessica VanHouten knows how to take a chance. After all, she rolls and molds dice for her Etsy business, Algadrian Orders
Are You the Next Champ? Fat Bike World Championships Roll into Wisconsin This January
three-day festivities feature 25-mile Championship race, half-distance fun race, and more
Winter After Hours is Back for More Frigid Fun
annual winter event returns Thursday evenings to Pinehurst Park
Eau Claire Board Game Group Gets Gaming into the New Year
over 450 local gamers convene to game on in a fun-filled variety of events
Eau Claire Man Helps Locals Recapture Childhood Through Homemade Toboggans
longtime businessman Steve Vogelsang spends retirement crafting custom toboggan sleds, helping families make memories each winter
LOOKING SHARP: Chippewa Valley Figure Skaters Named to Team USA
Ella Piltz and Paige Southworth will compete in Italy in February with their synchronized skating team the Northernettes, who were just named to Team USA
ALWAYS ON BOARD: Former Professional Snowboarder Paves Path for New Generation
Joel ’Skip’ Contardi was a professional snowboarder for 14 years. Now, he’s helping area kids chase their dreams, too.
FREEZE THE DAY: Get Your Snow Sculpting Skills Ready For Menomonie’s Chill New Contest This February
first annual Menomonie Snow Sculpture Contest coincides with annual Frost Fair on Feb. 5
RECIPE: Spice Up Your Holiday Meal With These Homemade Spiced Pecans
one V1 contributor shares a top-secret family recipe
In Memoriam: Remembering George Tillema, Eau Claire’s Own Book Peddler
longtime bookshop proprietor passes away at age 85
Glide, Slide, and Take Pride in Your Crokicurl Skills This Winter
now that you’ve had time to practice, here’s how you can crokicurl through the chilliest months of the year
Ep 10: Confronting the Causes of Loneliness, Guest: Moira Kneer
Guest: Moira Kneer, retired chaplain, author, and caregiver
Diversity People Special Section
CVTC Keeps an Eye on Diversity
college empowers committee to continue inclusion, equity work
G-EAU BIG! E.C. Marathon Announces More Changes to Spring 2022 Race
marathon weekend includes more races, more fun, and more opportunities to ‘G-EAU BIG’
SKI THOSE SLOPES: Christie Mountain Gets Exciting Expansion
new trails, 200+ snow tubes, and a whole buncha' fun slated for this winter
Diversity People Special Section
How Can We Foster Diversity in Our Community?
we asked some locals what steps we can take to make the Valley more equitable for everyone
Relish This New Read, Detailing Wisco's Best Supper Clubs
nothing says Midwest culture quite like supper clubs, and this new book offers a glimpse into some of the best ...
House of (Many) Cards: New Hobby Card Shop Shares Sports Passion
Jordan Hagedorn of For the Hobby Sports Cards has created a space for enthusiasts to share their love of card collecting and sports
Marking Up the Park: City Wants Your Input on Cannery Park Plans
through Dec. 20, you can use interactive maps to say what you like, dislike, and want to change about park concepts
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