Give-A-Kid-A-Book

Going on now through December 19th the Friends of the L.E. Phillips Public Library are collecting new, unwrapped books for the 19th Annual Give-A-Kid-A-Book project. Suggestions include board books for babies, easy picture books for pre-schoolers, and fiction and non-fiction books for ages 6 to 18. Dictionaries and audiobooks are also needed. Bring books to the library during regular library hours or they can be donated at Charter Bank.  Monetary donations are also welcome, and more books will be purchased with your contribution.

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Christmas Celebration

One of Eau Claire's annual traditions, Christmastime in the City will be December 7th Noon to 5PM at the Downtown Hotel parking lot.  Lunch with Santa will be from Noon to 3PM at Pizza Plus. There will be free wagon rides will be from 1PM to 3:30PM. Christmas Tree Lighting will be at 4:30PM.  Great family fun to ring in the season.  See the event poster on Facebook

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Stuff the Sleigh

Saturday November 23rd join with Mega Foods and many other area sponsors in the Stuff the Sleigh 5K at Carson Park in Eau Claire.  Registration begins at 8AM with the Run/Walk at 10AM and a 1 Mile Kids Fun Run with Santa at 11AM. Bring items to Stuff the Sleigh - non-perishable food items, animal blankets, food, toys, and litter, new children's toys, baby items and personal hygiene items. Donations will go to the Salvation Army, Toys for Tots, Feed My People Food Bank and the Eau Claire County Humane Association.

If you're out hunting or just can't be at the event Saturday, you can still help by bringing donations to Mega Foods West November 15th-17th.

See more details and get registration form here Stuff the Sleigh 5K

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Hunting Land in Eau Claire County

Just under two hours from the Twin Cities, 3 hours from Madison, 4 1/2 hours from Chicago, Eau Claire offers visitors a selection of year-round activities that make it a popular destination and have helped earn the city the title of Gateway to Northwestern Wisconsin. Find your own wooded acreage across Eau Claire County and enjoy hunting, ATVing, snowmobiling, hiking and enjoying nature.  Visit BuyWisconsinLand.com - Eau Claire and check out our listings.

Pancakes and Family Fun

Chippewa Valley Museum will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast and Free Family Fun Day Saturday October 26th 8:30AM to 11:30AM. Enjoy a costume contest, scavenger hunt and more. There will also be a Boo-gle run at 10:30AM with the Indianhead Track Club's 45th Annual Carson Park 5K and 10 Mile Walk Run.

See the Museum website for more details Chippewa Valley Museum and sign up for the Carson Park 5 and 10 at the Indianhead Track Club site Carson Park 5 and 10

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Halloween Fun Begins

October comes with spooks and goblins and things that go bump in the night. Halloween is just around the corner and Halloween Hallow is back for the second year in Eau Claire. The Enchanted Forest opens this Friday October 4th and run though October 27th with "spirited" family entertainment with day and evening hours. For adults Frightmare Farm opens next Friday October 11th and will be open Friday and Saturday nights through October 26th.

Get all the times and detail here Halloween Hallow

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Celebrate Eau Claire

Due to construction on Barstow Street, the International Fall Fest will not be held this year, but in it's place an event to feature the city - Celebrate Eau Claire 2013.

This smaller event  on Saturday September 21st will still have all the family fun you've come to love: sidewalk sales, petting zoo, pony rides, a 5K walk and the parade at 3PM.  See all the details at DowntownEauClaire.org

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3rd Annual Hogs and Hops

Join the Eau Claire Express in helping homeless veterans at the 3nd Annual Hogs and Hops Beer and BBQ Fest September 14th 3:30PM to 10:30PM at the County Jam grounds in Eau Claire.

Sample beer and ribs while listening to great music for a worth cause. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Get all the details here Hops and Hogs

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31st Annual Buckshot Run

Run or walk for Special Olympics at the 31st Annual Leader Telegram Buckshot Run Saturday August 31st, Carson Park in Eau Claire.

Go 5 miles or 2 miles, and bring the kids for the Kids Run. Or join the Party in the Park with music and food and cheer the racers on!

There is also a Lil Buckshot on Tuesday August 27th for those who can't make it Saturday.

Get all the details, course map and registrations forms here Buckshot Run

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Learn to Skateboard

Do your kids - or you - want to learn to skateboard?  Head down to That's Adorable in Eau Claire Saturday August 17th from 11AM-1PM and learn from Gabe Brummett and the Eau Claire Skaters Association. This event is free.

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The Ski Sprites Water Ski Show

Have you seen the Ski Sprites of Chippewa Valley Water Ski Show?  They will be performing every Sunday and Wednesday 6:30PM at Lake Altoona County Beach through Labor Day.

Do love to water ski? Check out their website if you'd like to become a Ski Sprite skisprites.com

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Story Hour at Beaver Creek Reserve

Bring the kids for Budding Naturalist Hour at Beaver Creek Reserve, a story hour for children of all ages. Be at the Wise Nature Center in Fall Creek July 13th 10AM-11AM. Free for members, fee for non-members, includes a craft or hike.  Registration is not required, but appreciated.

Check out all the events and happening at Beaver Creek Reserve here Events and Programs

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Stroll, Walk or Run

Walking and running are great exercise, and its even better when you do it for charity.

Saturday June 22nd enjoy a leisurely stroll through five beautiful gardens, enjoying art and music at the 16th Annual Friends of the Symphony Garden Stroll.  Rain or shine, the stroll will be from 9AM-4PM. Tickets are $15 and are available in advance or the day of the stroll at St. Mary's Community Center in Altoona. See all the details and where to buy tickets at the Symphony's website Garden Stroll

Saturday June 29th the 19th Annual RCU Charity Classic begins at 7AM at Phoenix Park in Eau Claire.  There will be a 10K walk/run, a 2-mile walk/run, and 1/2- and 1/4- mile children's races. You can register online at rcu.org

If you're looking for a weekend of fun to go with your run head to the 9th Annual Red Flint Firecracker Race and Run June 29th-30th. Saturday there will be a course pre-ride, a learn-to-race clinic, a spaghetti feed, and a campfire or night ride. Sunday's events include a breakfast, kid's race, and  5K or 10K race events. There are elevated viewing areas for watching the races.  Volunteers are needed - see event details, get registration and volunteer forms here Red Flint Firecracker.

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2013 Armwrestling National Championships

June 13th-16th Eau Claire plays host to the 2013 Armwrestling National Championships at the America's Best Value Inn.

Friday at 6PM is the Junior right and left competition, Saturday at 1PM is Open right and left hand competitions, and Sunday at Noon will be Masters, Grand Masters, Ultra Masters Right and Left Hand and Disabled Right Hand.

Saturday evening 9PM to Midnight there will be a DJ and dancing as well as arm wrestling. Free admission and all are welcome.

See more details here USAF 2013 National Championships

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Chippewa Valley Century Ride

Grab the family and take a bike ride though the beautiful Chippewa Valley.  Leinenkugel's Annual Memorial Day Weekend Century Ride is Sunday May 26th.

Pre-register online at Irving Park in Chippewa Falls Sunday 7AM-10AM.  Then head out for 30, 50, 75 or 100 miles.  Get all the information and registration form here Chippewa Valley Century Ride

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Bird Hikes

The Beaver Creek Bird Club held its first Bird Hike for the month last weekend at the Chippewa River Preserve, but there are still three more weekends to get out there.  The Hike is from 6:30AM to 8:30AM.  If there are thunderstorms in the area, the hike will be cancelled.

Wear comfortable clothes and hiking shoes - and don't forget your binoculars!
Saturday May 11th - Dunnsville Bottoms get directions here
Saturday May 18th - Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area more info here
Saturday May 25th - Beaver Creek Reserve more info here

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Eau Claire Marathon

Are you ready to run?

Saturday May 5th is the 5th Annual Eau Claire Marathon at Carson Park in Eau Claire. Race proceeds will help the YMCA building project. You can go the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay or join the Fun Run to help this worthy cause. If you don't want to run, you can be a part of this event as a volunteer!

Get all the information for running or volunteering here Eau Claire Marathon

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Eau Claire Crush

The Eau Claire Crush 2013 football season is ready to begin; their first game versus the River City Rough Riders is April 20th at Carson Park.

Visit their website to buy tickets, see the season schedule and check out the players Eau Claire Crush

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Easter Eggs and More

Easter weekend is here - and if you are looking for an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids or a great meal check out what's happening around the Eau Claire area.

Easter Egg Hunts on Saturday March 30th:

8AM-5PM - Easter Egg Hunt and special activities all day at Down To Earth in Eau Claire.

10AM-11PM - Chippewa Valley Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Chippewa Valley Boy Scouts at  Carson Park-Pine Pavilion in Eau Claire.
11AM-1PM - Easter Egg Hunt and activities for kids 10 and under at 10th Street Park in Altoona.

11AM-1PM - Easter Egg Hunt and Pictures with the Easter Bunny at Schultz's Country Barn in Eleva. Egg Hunt is at 11AM.

1PM-3PM - Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny at Green Oasis Garden Center in Chippewa Falls. Donations of a food items or money will be accepted for local food pantry.

Also on Saturday the Hope Gospel Mission in Eau Claire will be serving dinner from 5PM-7PM. Enjoy ham, rice pilaf, sweet potatoes, and more. All are welcome.

Easter Sunday, March 31st breakfast will be served at Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire from 7:30AM-10AM.

Also on Easter Sunday, there will be a Brunch Buffet from 9:30AM-2PM at Fanny Hill in Eau Claire. Cost is Adults: $19.99/Adults $9.99/kids 5-10 and 4 and under free. Call for reservations (715) 836-8184 or (800) 292-8026.

Have a FREE lunch Easter Sunday 11AM-3:PM at Culver's on Golf Road, Eau Claire. Donations accepted for Hope Gospel Mission and the Salvation Army.

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Fish Boil

Immaculate Conception School in Eau Claire had been hosting it's 29th Annual Fish Boil this Lenten season, and the last one will be held March 22nd from 4:30PM to 7:30PM.

Dinner includes red potatoes, carrots, coleslaw, onions, mac and cheese, bread, ice cream cup and a beverage, and this final event also includes their famous Clam Chowder! Tickets are $9/Adults and $5/Kids 6-12, 5 and under are free. Carryouts are available.

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RV Show This Weekend

Want to see what's new for RVs this year.  Head over to the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center this weekend for the Combined RV Show.

Thursday February 28th 10AM-8PM, Friday March 1st 10AM-8PM, Saturday March 2nd 10AM-8PM and Sunday March 3rd 10AM-5PM check out over 50 models from several area RV dealers.  Great deals on all RVs, and admission is free for all

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35th Annual Home and Garden Show

Cabin Fever setting in? Find new home improvement ideas and fun gardening information at the Chippewa Valley Home Builder Association's 35th Annual Home and Garden Show next weekend at the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center.  Over 225 booths and seminars will showcase the latest gadgets, building idea, and gardening plans so you can be ready for those spring upgrades to your home.

Show dates are February 22nd 1PM-8PM, February 23rd 9AM-5PM and February 24th 10AM-4PM.  Tickets are available in advance $6/person $10/weekend pass at Gordy's County Market and Menards. At the door tickets will be $8/person $12/weekend pass.

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Beaver Creek Annual French Toast Breakfast

Start Super Bowl Sunday off right with a hearty breakfast and a snowshoe walk!

Sunday February 3rd is the Beaver Creek Annual French Toast Breakfast along with the Chippewa Valley Watercolor Artist Reception and Open House. Breakfast begins at 8:30, admission is $6/advance $7/at the door for adults, and $3/advance $4/at the door for kids. The Watercolor Artist Reception begins at 9AM and includes fiber spinning demonstrations. The Nature Store will be have a sale as well and cross-country skis and snowshoes will be available for rental at no charge.

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Ski Jumping Championships

This Friday and Saturday the Eau Claire Ski Club will be hosting the 127th Annual Silver Mine Invitational - USA Cup & North American Ski Jumping Championships. These are USSA sanctioned events. Admission is $10/advance or $15/gate. Children 12 and under are free.

Find locations for advance tickets and directions to the Silver Mine Hill in Eau Claire here 127th Annual Silver Mine Invitational

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Ice Skating Indoors

A great way to exercise and have fun in the winter is ice skating. But some days it's just so cold outside...

Hobbs Municipal Ice Center in Eau Claire is the answer! Skate indoors, where temperatures are cool, but you won't feel the wind chill!  Check out open skate times and skate events at their website Hobbs Ice Center

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