Community Christmas Lunch

Culver's on Brackett Avenue in Eau Claire will be hosting a free Christmas Day Lunch from Noon to 2PM. You will receive 2 pieces of chicken with fries, coleslaw, roll, drink, and frozen custard. This a free meal for everyone, but a $5 donation would be welcome, proceeds will go to The Salvation Army and Hope Gospel Mission.

The team at BuyWisconsinLand.com: Roy, Lance, Jerry, Mike and Shelley, wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year!

White Christmas

Not the snow outside! A fantasitc musical, Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" at the State Theater in Eau Claire, performed by the Chippewa Valley Theater Guild.

Performances will be Thursday December 16th through Sunday December 19th at 7:30PM (Sunday 1:30pm only).

Although we will be having a White Christmas here in Wisconsin, this show will warm you. Truly a wonderful experience for the whole family. Get more information and tickets here Chippewa Valley Theater Guild.

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Holiday Concert - Bring Books!

Ring in the holidays with UW Eau Claire!

The 36th Annual Holiday Concert will be at the Zorn Arena Sunday December 5th with performances at 2PM and 5PM. Admission is $5 for floor seats/3 for bleacher seats. Guests are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped book to donate to the Give-a-Kid-a-Book project sponsored by the Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library.

Get all the details here UW-Eau Claire hosting 36th annual Holiday Concert - WQOW TV: Eau Claire, WI NEWS18 News, Weather, and Sports

We at BuyWisconsinLand.com wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Local Laughs

Head the Ramada Convention Center on Barstow Street Thursday November 11th for "LOL in the Valley", a night of comedy featuring comedians from the area. Doors open at 6PM, show starts at 7:30PM. Be ready to laugh!

Two Free Events on Monday October 25th

Here are some FREE (my favorite price) events that will give you a reason to look forward to Monday!

For the kids it's the Eau Claire Ford Lincoln 6th Annual Trunk and Treat. Bring the Kids in there Halloween Costumes to Eau Claire Ford Lincoln, 2909 Lorch Avenue, between 5:30PM and 7:30PM Monday for some early Trick or Treat fun, provided by local businesses.

For everyone there is a performance by The Pro Arte Quartet at the Gantner Concert Hall of Haas Fine Arts Center UWEC Campus at 7:30 Monday Evening. They will be performing classical and contemporary string chamber music.

Have a great week!

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Halloween Haunting

If you dare, you can visit "the Asylum", the haunted house at the Eau Claire Expo Center. Open October 15th and 16th, October 21st to 23rd, and October 28th to 31st, admission is $7 or $6 with a food pantry item.
Visit their website hauntedsprites.com and get a taste of what's in store for you!

Free Concerts This Weekend

If you are looking for some great free music this weekend, head to Acoustic Cafe, 505 South Barstow Street in Eau Claire this Thursday, Friday or Saturday from 7PM to 9PM. Featured performers will be: Sept 30th - Castles, Oct 1st - A Royal Clark, October 2nd - Nigel Egg and also Nathan Denton and Elliot Arms.

Have a coffee and a sandwich and enjoy the show The Acoustic Cafe

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The United Way Day of Caring is Friday September 17th. It is a annual event to help raise awareness of needs in local communities.

Contact the Eau Claire Chapter www.unitedwayeauclaire.org to see how you can help.

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Lots to do this Labor Day Weekend

Just in case you didn't want to stay home and clean the gutters or paint the living room this weekend, here are some great events all around the area.

Lions Club Sturgeon Festival - Sept 3rd to 6th - Anson Park, Jim Falls.
Car show, demo derbies, food and family fun.
For demo derby rules and info click here Jim Falls Annual Demo Derby

Quad County ATV Club Labor Day Event - Sept 4th Registration 10AM, Racing Noon - W14399 Arndt Road, Fairchild.
ATV Drag Races, ATV Mud Races, Blind Buddy, Poker Run, Food
More info Quad County ATV Club

Chippewa Valley Miniature Train - Sept 5th and 6th Noon to 5PM - Carson Park, Eau Claire
LAST TWO DAYS FOR THIS YEAR!
Trains leave every 15 minutes, the last train departs at 4:45PM. $2 for children, $3 for adults.

Labor Day Picnic - Sept 6th 11:30AM to 4PM - Riverview Park, Eau Claire
Food and fun for all.

All of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com wish everyone a safe and fun-filled Labor Day weekend.

WHYS Bluegrass Festival

Good music this weekend at the WHYS Bluegrass Festival, August 21st, Noon to 7PM at Lake Altoona County Park, Beach Road, Altoona.

Come rain or shine, the music includes 6 bands from Wisconsin and Minnesota, plus a fiddle contest, activities for kids, plenty of good food and more.

Details can be found on WHYS website WHYS Bluegrass Festival

National Night Out Event

August 3rd is National Night Out, and you will find a free event to be held at Owen Park in Eau Claire from 5PM to 7PM. Activities include carnival games, dunk tank, petting zoo, inflatables, popcorn, balloons, finger painting, music and more! For more information, call 715-839-5032.

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Sounds of Speed

Head to Rock Falls Raceway in Elk Mound this weekend for some exciting drag racing.

Saturday July 24th is $69 test day, with Jr Drags Saturday Night. Sunday 25th all racers welcome for Bracket Racing. Gates open at 7AM, eliminations start at 12:30PM.

For more information including location, prices and times of all events visit www.rockfallsraceway.com

4th of July Weekend

Boom! Ahh! It's that time of year - and family fun all weekend celebrating the 4th of July in Eau Claire County.

July 3rd - at Carson Park in Eau Claire include train rides, music and baseball at 6:05 Eau Claire Express vs. Waterloo Bucks. Fireworks at 10PM.

July 4th - at Cinder City Park in Altoona has Fireworks at dusk.

July 4th - at Wakanda Park in Menomonie is FreedomFest with a petting zoo, dunk tank, Bingo, music, food and more. Fireworks at 10PM.

We at BuyWisconsinLand.com wish everyone a safe and Happy 4th of July weekend.

Like Butterflies?

The wildflowers are in full bloom, and along with them you'll find butterflies. If you like to learn more about these beautiful little creatures, head to Beaver Creek Reserve Wise Nature Center in Fall Creek on Saturday June 19th at 10:30 to learn all about the life of a butterfly with a tour of the Reserve’s Caterpillar Lab and Butterfly House.
REGISTRATION ENDS TODAY - JUNE 16th - click here to register for this wonderful family event http://www.beavercreekreserve.org/events/show/83

Meet the Blue Angels

See and MEET the US Navy Blue Angels Friday June 4th 7:30PM at a free family event at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, 3800 Starr Ave in Eau Claire. It's just the start of the Chippewa Valley Air Show this weekend June 5th and 6th.
Acts include the F-16 Viper West Demonstration Team, an F-15 Fighting Falcon, Kent Pietsch and the Jelly Belly, Michael Wiskus with the Lucas Oil Pitts Show Plane, and much, much more.
For times, ticket prices and photos visit chippewavalleyairshow.com
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Saturday Night May 22nd will be filled with Music

There are plenty of places to get out and hear some great music this Saturday, May 22nd!

English Country Dance, 5:30PM potluck dinner, 6:30PM dancing, Great Hall, Christ Church Cathedral, 510 S. Farwell St. $5, adults; $2, children. 715-833-0462.

Memorial High School jazz bands present "Evening of Jazz," 6:30PM-10:30PM, Moose Lodge, 3606 Curvue Road. $10, adults; $5, students and senior citizens. 715-839-1297.

Live music by Anna Johnson 7PM, The Creamery Restaurant & Inn, E4620 Highway C, Downsville. 715-664-8354. http://www.thenewcreamery.com/.

Live band Dewey's Country, 7PM-11PM, Maple Lounge, 2507 S. Hastings Way. Free. 715-552-1998.

UW-Eau Claire a cappella group The Innocent Men alumni concert, 7:30PM, The State Theatre, 316 Eau Claire St. $10, adults; $5, UW-EC students. 715-832-2787. www.eauclairearts.com.

Folk singer Haley Bonar, 8PM, The Cabin, Davies Center, UW-Eau Claire. All ages. Free. 715-836-4833.

Classic rock band 40 Fingers, 8PM, Red Parrot, 1700 S. Hastings Way. $2. 715-832-6431.

Rock 'n' roll oldies band Doc & The Interns, 9PM, VFW Club Post 305, 1300 Starr Ave. 715-835-6858.

Corie karaoke and DJ, 9PM, Slim's Lake Hallie Tavern, 4881 Joles Ave., Chippewa Falls. 715-832-9303.

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ATV trails are OPEN

The ATV trails have reopened as of May 1st.

Why not head out and ride on the Buffalo River State Trail? Here's the map - and enjoy the ride! Buffalo River State Trail

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Eau Claire County Parks

Eau Claire County offers an array of outdoor activities at its eight wonderful County Parks. From camping, swimming, picnicing, boating, fishing, even disc golf, you can find activities for any outdoor enthusiast!

For a map of all the County Park locations, fees and details about each park visit the Eau Claire County website Eau Claire County - Parks and Forest

Annual Baby Chicks Display

When visiting Eau Claire, one great spot to put on your list is the Chippewa Valley Museum.

Right now, you will find Baby Chicks hatching, presented by the Museum every spring since 1988, in the award-winning Farm Life exhibit through the end of April.

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Official Vietnam Vets Day in Wisconsin

From the WEAU Community Calendar
First Official Vietnam Veterans Day Event for WI
Mar 27, 2010 Doors open at 1:30; Ceremony: 2pm-4pm
Eau Claire North High School
The very first Official Vietnam Veteran's Day event for WI as a result of a bill that passed on July 20, 2009.
Hosted by Thuy Smith International & WEAU 13 News.

It is a historical moment with education, cultural exchange, celebration, & healing for many.
Open state-wide & free of charge.
Doors open at 1:30, ceremony is from 2pm-4pm.

Presenters:
Judy Clark (WEAU NEWS 13) Emcee
Congressman Ron Kind, Secretary of Department of Veterans Affairs (WI), Vietnam Veteran who passed very first Vietnam Veterans day bill, Native American Veterans & Hmong Special Guerrilla Unit Veterans along with cultural presentations, Vietnamese Amerasians paying tribute, Vietnam Veterans who just returned from Vietnam in January, WI Public Television (WI Public Radio) showing clip from upcoming WI Vietnam Veterans Documentary, Huey helicopter on the grounds, & other surprises.

Come out & help pay tribute & celebrate our Vietnam Veterans!

Weather closing ATV trails and routes

From weau.com: The trails and routes will be closed starting March 15 to May 1. Eau Claire County ATV trails and routes to close

Family Fun Every Friday

If you are looking for a family activity that everyone will enjoy and won't hurt your wallet, head to the Eau Claire Indoor Sport Center for Friday Family Nights! You can play several sports, there are movies (and free popcorn!) and special entertainment.

For more information visit www.ecsportscenter.com

World champion Van, U.S. teammates on Silvermine Hill - Silver Mine Invitational

Reigning women's ski jumping world champion Lindsey Van and United States teammates Abby Hughes and Karin Friberg took their first runs off Silvermine Hill just one day before the 124th Silver Mine Ski Invitational begins. Full Story World champion Van, U.S. teammates take test runs on Silvermine Hill

For more information, location and prices for the 124th Annual Silver Mine Invitational visit the Eau Claire Ski Club website

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Football Team Hosts Fund Raiser

A local football team is dishing up to help families in need.

Eau Claire football team dishes up to help families - WQOW TV: Eau Claire, WI NEWS18 News, Weather, and Sports

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