Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Summer and Baseball

It's just not summer until you hear the words "Play Ball!"

And in Eau Claire there are not one, but two great hometown teams to cheer for, and both play at Carson Park.

The Eau Claire Express is a Northwoods League team (sanctioned by the NCAA) and plays other league teams from around Wisconsin. Get a schedule of games here eauclaireexpress.com

The Eau Claire Cavaliers are an Amateur Team and play games in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Find their schedule here eauclairecavaliers.org

So take the family and enjoy a hot dog and some great baseball. Happy Summer!

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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

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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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Need help with your yard?

May 28th, the Down to Earth Garden Center is offering a FREE landscaping lesson.

Landscaping 101, a beginner's class on how to play, layout, and install your own landscaping will be Saturday at 9AM.

Check it out and see their other classes www.dwntoearth.com

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We salute all Veterans this Memorial Day - your service will never be forgotten.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Family Fun Weekend Events

Spend time enjoying events with the kids this weekend!

Friday May 13th is the Second Annual Fairytale Ball 6PM to 9PM at the Florian Gardens. Come dressed as your favorite fairy tale character and enjoy games, carriage rides, magic and more. Tickets are $18/Adults $8/Children $50/family of four ($5 additional child). Proceeds go to the Theatre Guild's Theatre Education classes.

Then don't miss the Doll and Pet Parade on Water Street Saturday May 14th. Registration will start at 11AM at the Holiday Gas Station. Parade will begin at 1PM. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Bring your camera!

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Thursday, April 28, 2011

Bowl for Kids' Sake

There is still time to get your team signed up to Bowl for Kids' Sake - a benefit for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin.

Bowling will be May 3rd through the 6th at Wagner Lanes

Here are remain lanes as of this posting:
Eau Claire, Tues May 3rd at 8:00pm shift is CANCELED.
Eau Claire, Wed May 4th, 5:30 pm - 3 lanes remaining
Eau Claire, Wed May 4th, 8:00pm - 15 lanes remaining
Eau Claire, Thurs May 5th, 5:30pm shift is FULL!
Eau Claire, Thurs May 5th, 8:00pm - 6 lanes remaining
Eau Claire, Fri May 6th, 5:30pm - 1 lane remaining
Eau Claire, Fri May 6th, 8:00pm shift is FULL!
Register Here: http://www.bbbsnw.org/bfks/register.html

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Thursday, April 14, 2011

No Brand Con X

Now in their 10th year Wisconsin's Premier Anime Convention, No Brand Con, will be this weekend April 15th to 17th at the Plaza Hotel and Suites in Eau Claire.

Special Guests include anime voice actors Colleen Clinkenbeard and Monica Rial, the Brawl in the Family web comic creators, and YouTube fan favorites Brent Black aka brentalfloss and movie reviewers Jay Bauman and Mike Stoklasa from independent movie company Red Letter Media.

Admission is $15/Friday, $20/Saturday, $15/Sunday or $35/Entire Weekend.

For more information visit their website No Brand Con X

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

44th Annual Jazz Festival

Presented by Eau Claire Jazz and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire the 44th Annual Eau Claire Jazz Festival will be April 7th-10th. Included in this year's line up will be Eric Marienthal, Bobby Sanabria, The Hornheads and the Air Force Band of Mid America.

Pre-Festival activities started Monday with the 3rd Annual Art Crawl that runs through April 29th. Tonight will be the Kick-Off Party from 5:30PM-7PM at RCU Corporate Headquarters. Then each night before the Festival offically begins you can find jazz music playing at venues across Eau Claire.

April 2nd a Free Interactive Children's event "Jump, Jive & Read!" will be held from 10AM–11:30AM at North High School for preschool through 3rd graders.

For a complete schudule of times, events and venues visit eauclairejazz.com

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