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.

Happy Easter from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com