Walk or Run for Charity This Saturday

If you enjoy getting out for a walk or run, and you like to help good causes, this Saturday May 3rd you have two choices in Eau Claire.

The UW EC Keep on Chuckin' AMA 5k  will be held on the Putnam Trail. Proceeds benefit the Chuck Tomkovick Teaching in Excellence Fund. Registration begins at 8AM, racing at 9:30AM. Get all the details here UWECAMA

Or join the March of Dimes March for Babies Walk in Carson Park. Meet at the Pine Pavilion at 9AM and the three mile walk begins at 10AM. Details here 2014 March for Babies in Eau Claire

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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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Deer Hunter Widow Events

Next Saturday, November 17th, is the opening day for Deer Gun Season in Wisconsin.  For those not heading off to the woods, here are some fun indoors events.

November 16th 10AM-10PM and 17th 10AM-5PM The Twisted Pantry in Eau Claire will be hosting a Deer Hunters Widow Weekend with food and prizes. There will be a Wine Tasting Friday 4PM-7PM with hors d'oeuvres. Saturday there will be coffee and donuts for breakfast and Hunters Widow Chili for lunch.  Proceeds go to support the Pink Ribbon Riders. Visit Twisted Pantry Events for more info.

Saturday morning get a head start on Christmas shopping at the 16th Annual Northwoods Craft and Bake Sale, held from 9AM  to 4PM at Northwoods Elementary School in Eau Claire. Besides yummy baked goodies and homemade crafts there will be food and a silent auction.

Saturday you can also visit Green Oasis Gardens in Chippewa Falls for Ladies' Day.  A day of pampering with vendors, virtual makeovers, food samples, beverages, and store specials.  See Green Oasis Gardens Events

Down to Earth Garden Center in Eau Claire is hosting a Hunters' Widows' Weekend of special savings and pre Christmas deals on Saturday 10AM-6PM and Sunday 10AM-5PM. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and get a Christmas Open House coupon. Down to Earth

Remember November 11th is Veterans Day.  The team at BuyWisconsinLand.com thanks all our veterans for their heroic service to our Country.

Eat Great Food to Support the United Way

Music and Food will fill the air this weekend!  It's Taste of the Valley to benefit the United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley at Phoenix Park in Eau Claire.

Saturday June 2nd is a free concert by LoCash Cowboys. Gates open at 4:30PM. You must have a ticket to attend the concert - you can pick up tickets at County Jam, the Leader-Telegram and the Livery.  See the event flyer here 

Then Sunday June 3rd is the Taste of Valley from 11AM to 5:30PM. Over 50 foods from local restaurants and vendors for you to try.  Lots of great music all day, and a kids entertainment area too.  Shuttle buses will be running from downtown for this event. See the United Way website for details Taste of the Valley

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Music, Dance and Comedy

Head out for fun - here are some upcoming performances!

Saturday see Eau Claire's shortest parade at 6:15  in front of the Acoustic Cafe at the 6th Annual St Patrick Day Fundraiser, then enjoy a perfomance of the Shillelagh Lads and Eau Claire Irish Dance.  Free will donations accepted to support WHYS. Get more info here whysradio.org/

On Sunday there is will be a concert by the Wind Symphony and Symphony bands at 2PM at UW Eau Claire.  Special guest will include the Eau Claire North High School Wind Ensemble.  More details here  Wind Symphony, Symphony Band concert set for March 11

And next Friday March 16th don't miss Bill Engvall at the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center.  This performance was rescheduled from February 10th.  Get tickets here Bill Engvall

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Super Breakfasts

Want to start your Super Bowl Sunday right? How about a delicious breakfast to start your day!

The Beaver Creek Preserve in Fall Creek is having a French Toast Breakfast February 5th 8:30AM-12:30PM in the Main Lodge, $6/adults and $3/kids. FREE use of cross-country skis and snowshoes (weather permitting).  In addition the Wise Nature Center is holding a watercolor exhibit, sale and reception in the lower lobby, and the Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society will have an open house at the Hobbs Observatory.  beavercreekreserve.org/

In Eau Claire February 5th the St James Knights of Columbus Roundtable is hosting a Super Bowl Breakfast from 8:30AM to 11:30AM in the St James the Greater Parish Hall. Enjoy scrambled eggs, ham, hash browns, biscuits & sausage gravy, cinnamon rolls, coffee, milk, and orange juice. $6/adults, $2.50/kids 5-12 and free/under 5.  Not that hungry? Continental breakfast is just $1.50. stjameseauclaire.catholicweb.com

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Triathlon and Picnic

Are you up for a 2.5 mile walk/run followed by a 1 mile paddle then an 8 mile bike ride?

Whether you're ready to go, or just sit and watch, you can still enjoy the Lake Eau Claire Clear Water Triathlon and Picnic Saturday June 11th at C & G Hide Away Bar and Pavilion.

You can pre-register for the triathlon or register at the event from 1PM-2:15PM. This is a non-timed event and a fundraiser for water quality improvement.

Snacks will be available, and there will be music and a chicken dinner at 4PM.

For more details and registration see Lake Eau Claire Clear Water Triathlon & Picnic

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