Kids & Families Winter 2013

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BROUGHT TO YOU IN PART BY:

WRITERS Emily Anderson, Lindsey Quinnies, Eva Paulus, Thom Fountain EDITORS Tyler Griggs, Tom Giffey, Thom Fountain PHOTOGRAPHY Andrea Paulseth

Passing Down The Past

Menomonie authors’ new book encourages passing down family stories

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WORDS: LINDSEY QUINNIES PHOTO: TIM MATHER

t 9pm on a Sunday, Dick Edwards received a call from his grandson in Iowa. He had a report due the next morning and one request for his grandpa: “Tell me about your life.” The sudden, open-ended question with a million possible answers left Edwards understandably flustered. It was this, and other, experiences that first inspired the idea for an interactive journal with a goal to capture and carry on family history.

Dick Edwards’ and Korinn Hawkins’ new book, My Grandparent: A Life & Times Journal for Grandchildren of All Ages is a tool and resource for grandparents and grandchildren to begin a series of conversations over time to gather and document family history. Edwards, a retired Mayo Clinic eldercare specialist born and raised in Minnesota, and his wife retired on Lake Tainter in Menomonie because of their unparalleled love for the people and culture in the Chippewa Valley. He has published one other book before titled Mom, Dad...

Can We Talk? Insight and Perspectives to Help Us Do What’s Best for Our Aging Parents in 2009, which was less literally interactive than his new book, but still a conversation starter. It touched Menomonie authors Korinn Hawkins and Dick Edwards created the workbook My Grandparent as a way for seniors to connect with their grandchildren, and vice versa. on the issues and concerns of children and aging parents. He draws inspirareally to inspire a process. According know where your family came from or The book asks expected questions such tion from his high regard for people to Edwards, that process strengthens the generic story you learn as you go, as “Tell me about a challenging time in caring professions, his own experifamily relationships and the product it isn’t often you get to hear the little, in your life and how you got through ences, and mostly his wife. Korinn of that development is a family interesting details that you really relate it” and unexpected questions such as Hawkins, an author and illus“What three words best describe you as to or find unique and fascinating. For heirloom. In his own words, trator of several children’s instance, that your grandma broke a a kid growing up?” and “Describe your “The book fosters quality books, such as Our Home, The time together while capturing track record in high school or where perfect day.” Although Edwards sugEarth and Oh Eggs! teamed your grandparents went on their first gests the biggest challenge was finding memories, values and life lesTHIS up with Edwards on a random a good balance between factual, easysons…the result is a written date. If you don’t record those details PRODUCT AVAILABLE! encounter during a car sale. to-answer questions and questions that when the opportunity is available, they account of the grandparent’s 205 N. Dewey St. Their interaction was unintenprobed deeper into emotion, they seems life.” He also adds that the usual cannot be recaptured. tional originally but they hit it to have struck just the right balance.

My Grandparent also allows the conversation between grandparoff in their collaboration. Hawkins When all is said and done, everyone ents and grandchildren doesn’t always sometimes irregular visits between is credited with bringing elements to grandparents and grandchildren to be has a family history worth rememberfall into the category of family histhe table that her partner admittedly tory and often doesn’t get appropriately ing. Some of the greatest links to your truly significant, using this publication couldn’t, such as a tech savvy outlook past are simply accessible and most recorded, but this book can get the ball as a guide to stimulate dialogue and and a certain attention to detail. rolling and nurture the bond between memories. With every family’s unique likely willing to share. In the words of The purpose of My Grandparent is family members. Even though you may circumstances, the books flexible setup Edwards, “There’s no room for regrets. makes it easy to engage and participate. The mood is “relational and conversational” as opposed to “authoritative and didactic,” leaving readers with a relaxed tone and more dynamic aspect that readily invites the process.

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Start now.”

My Grandparent: A Life & Times Journal for Grandchildren of All Ages can be purchased on Amazon, at local Menomonie booksellers, and at The Local Store, 205 N. Dewey St.

Controlled Carnage

no flame throwers allowed at after school bot battle

WORDS: THOM FOUNTAIN PHOTOS: ANDREA PAULSETH

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ev your engines and sharpen those blades, kiddos: It’s time for robot mayhem. A group of sixth-through-eighth graders from the Voyagers after-school program have been pouring their heart and soul (and creative, analytical, and possibly diabolical minds) into creating battle robots, and it’s time to pit them against each other. The annual Machines Behaving Badly tournament will take place Saturday, Nov. 10, from noon4pm at Chippewa Falls Middle School.

Two dozen three-pound robots have been decked out with all sorts of contraptions to help them fight and defend themselves, including drills, flippers, and armor. Each machine is unique, being constructed out of metal, wood, duct tape, stuffed animals, and whatever else the architects could pull together. Seriously. Whatever else. Last year one robot used a colander as armor, and it worked surprisingly well. The cobbled-together machines all have a rough edge, but a tinge of personality behind each one, with each team working meticulously on them in preparation.

There are only three rules in the competition, which open up the world of imagination for the builders and architects of these deft machines: No Flame Throwers; No Hand Grenades; No Live Animals. After those rules (and a loose, honor system about following Wisconsin state laws), the teams get to think outside the box and come up with the strongest robot they can think of. They can cause some pretty unique – and amazing – robots to enter the competition (and hopefully leave alive).

Now, if you’re not a member of the Voyagers but still want in on the action, don’t fret. Youngsters can come to watch and cheer on the epic clash of titans, and may even get asked to help operate the hazards placed in the battlegrounds or drive a robot themselves!

And, let’s be honest: What’s more fun than driving, especially when you get to – and are encouraged – to smash your way through things.

Above: An example of a previous year’s robot, complete with drill bit, floor-gripping wheels, and an adorable blue puppy at the helm. Below: The event’s custom-built arena includes a number of its own sharp parts.

So if you’re looking for a little Mad Max in your life, or just want to inspire creativity, engineering skills and a general confidence that you can build something from scratch, strap on your

battle boots and enter the fray.

Machines Behaving Badly • Nov. 10, noon-4pm • Chippewa Falls Middle School, 750 Tropicana Blvd., Chippewa Falls • FREE

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Tiny Hiney Tiny Hiney is written by Eva Paulus, the seven-year-old daughter of Volume One columnist Mike Paulus (who writes The Rear End). For this installment, Eva wrote about one of her favorite artistic endeavors.

The Execution of Drawing I like to draw. This is why: It comes really naturally to me. I always draw girls in my pictures (because I am good at drawing them) unless it’s an advertisement without girls in them.

Background information: 1.

I always use black and white. (I get carried away with the color.)

2.

I hate watercolors. (I hope my watercolors didn’t hear that.)

3.

I loooooove drawing funny pictures. Why? No problemo.

Because I’m a funny girl. One time I drew exploding coffee.

4.

I have pierced ears. (I know it’s off the surface of drawing, so you don’t have to worry about that.) It DOES NOT, I repeat does not help me think.

Here’s some tips (for drawing a person): 1.

Get a clean piece of paper.

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Add a smile.

2.

Draw a head. (A circle.)

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Add a nose. (Any kind you want!)

3.

Add eyes. (Any kind you want!)

8.

Add legs. (Sticks.)

4.

Add a body. (A triangle.)

9.

Add feet. (Any kind you want!)

5.

Add arms. (Any kind you want!)

10. Add hair.

CLOSING! Drawing makes me feel happy!

P.S. I forgot to introduce myself. So my name is Eva. (It doesn’t stand for anything.)

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UPCOMING KIDS EVENTS

Music & Movement - Wellness ROCKS Event Fridays

until Nov. 22, 10-10:30am • Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie • FREE • (715) 2322164 • www.menomonielibrary.org Get silly with us while you explore music, sounds and movement with Mayo Clinic Health System’s Wellness ROCKS Music and Movement events. Registration not required.

Monster Bash Oct. 25, 4:30-6:30pm • Eau Claire

YMCA, 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • (715) 836-8460 • www.eauclaireymca.org Join us on Friday, October 25th from 4:30pm-6:30pm for some good Halloween fun – for FREE! Wear your spookiest and silliest costumes and enjoy fun games, awesome prizes, tasty treats, great music, and more! Bring the whole family down to the Y for this safe and festive evening.

RCU Spook Night Halloween Oct. 25, 5-9pm • Eau

Claire Indoor Sports Center, 3456 Craig Road, Eau Claire • $5, FREE ages 2 and under • 715-552-1200 • www.ecsportscenter.com There will be plenty of fun and excitement for everyone with DJ Entertainment, Huge Inflatables, Treats, Games and Prizes. The Haunted Tunnel, Sea of Spiders and Touch and Feel Guessing Game are just a few of the spooktacular activities that your kids will love.

SpookTacular Halloween Party and Fright Night Dance Oct. 25, 6:30-10:30pm • Menomonie Theater

Guild Studio, 502 W. 2nd St., Menomonie • $5 or $20 for a family, children under 2 are free • All ages • (715)235-2228 • www.menomonietheaterguild.com A family centered spooktacular Halloween Party. There will be indoor trick-or-treating, dancing, come in costume- win a prize.

Pancake Breakfast and Free Family Fun Day Oct. 26, 8:30-11:30am • Chippewa Valley Museum, 1204 Half Moon Dr. (in Carson Park), Eau Claire • Breakfast is $5 adults, $3 kids 12 and under • (715) 834-7871 • www. cvmuseum.com Start the day off right with a pancake breakfast from 8:30–11:30am, plus free admission into the museum to see all of the award-winning exhibits and enjoy free kids’ activities from 9am–noon. Check out the Children’s BOOgie Run at 10:30am and an exhibit scavenger hunt.

Howl-O-Ween for Dogs Oct. 26, 10am-noon • Waggin’ Tails Training Company & Dog Daycare, Highway 25 South (N4668 471st St), Menomonie • 715-235-3188 • www.waggintailstraining.com Costume contest categories (scariest, funniest, dog & child, best group, embarrassing, creativity/originality), howling contest, bobbing for hot dogs, competition for carved and decorated pumpkins (pet theme), treats in haystack.

Altoona Public Library’s 3rd Annual Costume Swap Oct. 26, 1-3pm • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • FREE • 715-839-5029 • www.altoonapubliclibrary.org Has your child outgrown his or her Halloween costume but it still looks like new? The Al-

TREAT YO’SELF. Trick-or-treating hits downtown Eau Claire on Oct. 31 from 3-4pm. toona Public Library is accepting gently used Halloween costumes Oct. 1st-25th. For more information about the swap call the library at 715-839-5029 or visit the library’s website and click on the kids tab.

Hallie Optimist Club Halloween Party Oct. 26, 4-7pm

• Village of Lake Hallie Town Hall, 13033 30th Ave., Chippewa Falls • (715) 271-8088 • www.lakehallie.us Halloween party for Pre-school through sixth grade.

Kids “Trick-or-Treat” Thru the Fantasy Trail Oct. 27,

11am-1pm • Schultz’s Country Barn, 50996 N. Main St., Eleva • ages 1-10 • (715) 287-4684 • www.schultzscountrybarn.com

9th Annual Trunk n’ Treat Oct. 28, 5:30-7:30pm • Eau Claire Ford Lincoln, 2909 Lorch Ave, Eau Claire • Free • 715-852-1000 • www.eauclaireford.com FREE Family Event - children and adults come dressed in costume (costume optional) and check out the decorated vehicles while enjoying FREE treats.

Mayo Clinic Health System: Mondays in Motion – Wellness ROCKS event Oct. 28, 5:30-7:30pm • Alliance Church of Menomonie, 502 21st St N, Menomonie • FREE • (715) 233-7362 • mayoclinichealthsystem.org Registration not required.

Halloween Event for Kids Oct. 30, 11:15am-noon • Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls • ages 3-6 • (715) 723-1146 • www. chippewafallslibrary.org Children may wear their Halloween costume to this fun event where they will listen to stories, try some Halloween crafts and decorate a cookie. Children ages 3 & 4 should be accompanied by a parent who can help them with the crafts.

Action City Halloween Costume Contest Oct. 30, 4-9pm • Action City, 2402 Lorch Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 852-6000 • www.metropolisresort.com Show off your costume at Action City’s Costume Contest. The event will start at 4pm with unlimited play for $20 and a pizza and soda buffet for $8/person starting at 5pm along with free Halloween activities and crafts. Costume contest will start at 6:30 with age categories and everyone gets a prize.

Howloween Party Oct. 30, 7-8:30pm • emBark, 2109 Fairfax St., Eau Claire • $3/pup • 715-864-3263 • www.embarkdog.com Wretched retrievers, terrifying terriers, horrifying hounds and slimy spaniels all gatehr for the dog party of the year with a costume contest, a “paw reader”/fortune teller, professional photography, and much more.

Trick or Treating Oct. 31, Check Venue For Hours •

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Participating loations in downtown Eau Claire • www. downtowneauclaire.org Downtown Eau Claire’s streets will be overrun with witches, goblins, and superheroes as little ones roam from place to place filling up their pumpkins and pillowcases. Local merchants generously hand out treats to thousands of kids.

Downtown Eau Claire Trick-or-Treating Oct. 31, 3-4pm

• Downtown Eau Claire • www.downtowneauclaire.org Come downtown Eau Claire all dressed up for Trick-orTreating to celebrate Halloween.

Downtown Chippewa Falls Trick-or-Treating Oct. 31,

3-5pm • Participating businesses in downtown Chippewa Falls • 715-723-6661 • www.chippewafallsmainst. org Bring the kiddos in their costumes for the popular annual Downtown Trick or Treat. Stop in downtown Chippewa Falls businesses for tons of candy, treats, and fun.

Eau Claire Scheels Trick-or-Treating Oct. 31, 4-6pm • Scheels All Sports, 4710 Golf Road, Eau Claire • (715) 833-1886 • www.scheels.com There is fun to be had for the entire family on Halloween this year. Make sure you stop at every station to enjoy all the fun Scheels has to offer. Come dressed up in your best costume! All ages are welcome in on the free fun.

Trick-or-Treating at Oakwood Mall Oct. 31, 5-7pm • Oakwood Mall, 4800 Golf Rd, Eau Claire • 715-8360101 • www.oakwoodmall.com Ghosts, fairy princesses and all scary and magical creatures in-between can join the fun at Oakwood Mall. akwood Mall offers a fun and safe way for children to enjoy Halloween and trick-or-treat indoors where it is nice and warm. Trickor-Treaters should be 12 or under and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Music & Movement - Wellness ROCKS Event Every

Friday until Nov. 22, 10-10:30am • Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie • FREE • (715) 232-2164 • www.menomonielibrary.org Get silly with us while you explore music, sounds and movement with Mayo Clinic Health System’s Wellness ROCKS Music and Movement events. Registration not required.

Blue’s Clues Live: The Most Spectacular Place Nov. 1, 7:30pm; Nov. 2, 11am & 1:30pm; Nov. 8, 7:30pm; Nov. 9, 11am & 1:30pm; Nov. 10, 1:30pm • The Oxford, 1814 Oxford Ave., Eau Claire • $12 adults/seniors, $8 youth/students • All ages • (715) 839-8877 • www.ecct. org Based on the hit Nickelodeon television program, the show begins when Curtain welcomes everyone into the wonderful world of Theatre. On stage, Steve and Blue lead the audience on a clue-filled journey through

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Storybook Forest and Outer Space in their quest to discover the most spectacular place of all. Presented by the Eau Claire Children’s Theatre.

ECCT Presents: “Blue’s Spectacular Party” Nov. 2,

10am & 12:30pm; Nov. 9, 10am & 12:30pm • The Oxford, 1814 Oxford Ave., Eau Claire • $5 in advance • (715) 839-8877 • www.ecct.org Theatre-goers can add to their Blues Clues Live experience by attending “Blue’s Spectacular Party”. Those attending are invited to play games and do activities with Steve before the show. The cost does not include show tickets.

PLAYGROUPS & CLUBS

Tuesday, Thursday, 9:30-11:30am • River Source Family Center, 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls • 715-7231138 Come and spend some exciting time with your child during our Play & Learn playgroups. This fun and playful setting encourages learning through free play, learning activities, snack, and story time.

Claire YMCA, 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • (715) 836-8460 • www.eauclaireymca.org We supply the flick and you supply the float. 2nd Friday of each month in the small pool. Movie starts at 6:30 but nonmembers are welcome after 6pm and are required to show photo ID.

River Source Family Center: Movin’ & Groovin’ Mon-

day s, 9:30-10:15am • River Source Family Center, 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls • 715-723-1138 Each music and movement class is filled with laughter and fun.

This class promotes language and play through the use of instruments, song, and dance.

STORYTIMES New Sculpture Celebration & Storytime: Jack’s Story Time Nov. 8, 10:15-10:55am • L.E. Phillips Memorial

Altoona Public Library: Toddler Tales Story Time

Every Tuesday until Nov. 26, 10:30-10:50am • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • FREE • 18 months to 2 years • 715-839-5029 • www.altoonapubliclibrary.org A 20-minute program of fast-paced stories and songs. For parents and their toddlers 18 mos-2 years. Call the library to register.

Altoona Public Library: Preschool Story Hour Wednes-

days, 10:30-11am and 1:30-2pm • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • ages 3-5 • 715-8395029 • www.altoonapubliclibrary.org Thirty minutes of great stories, songs and fingerplays. For children who are able to independently sit for a 30 minute session.

Call the library to register.

Altoona Public Library: PJ Story Night Second Thursday, 6:30-7pm • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • FREE • ages 2-7 • 715-839-5029 • www. altoonapubliclibrary.org. No registration required.

Beaver Creek Reserve: Budding Naturalist Story Hour

Nov. 16, 10-11am; Dec. 14, 10-11am • Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 County Road K, Fall Creek • Registration encouraged, but not necessary • Entry fee applies for Nonmembers • (715) 877-2212 • www.beavercreekreserve.org.

Children’s Museum of Eau Claire: Storytime Tuesdays-

-Fridays, 10am • Children’s Museum of Eau Claire, 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • (715) 832-KIDS • www. cmec.cc Miss Tracy reads from a book usually related to the CMEC’s theme of the week. Or if the week’s theme has to do with a particular author, the book will be from that author. On Fridays we read and also have dancing.

Chippewa Falls Public Library: Tues Story Kids Ev-

ery Tuesday from Oct. 22 to Nov. 27, 11am • Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls • ages 3-5 • (715) 723-1146 • www.chippewafallslibrary. org Join us for a 30 minute storytime featuring books, music, flannel stories and puppets. Each week there will be an activity of some kind to follow. Some weeks it may be a movement or music activity, and other weeks may include an art activity. Registration required.

27, 1:30-2pm • That’s Adorable, Kids Consignment Boutique, 129 N. Barstow Street, Eau Claire • FREE • 715-864-0883 • www.thatsadorableec.wordpress.com Literacy is extremely important. The staff at That’s Adorable offers a free weekly story time on Fridays from 1:30-2pm. In 2013, we have invited some local guests to be guest readers once a month.

River Source Family Center: Play & Learn Every

Flick and Float-YMCA Second Friday, 6-8pm • Eau

Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • (715) 839-1648 • www.ecpubliclibrary.info A special storytime will be held on Friday, Nov. 8, at 10:15am in Youth Services. Welcoming remarks and the unveiling of the donor plaque near the sculpture will be made at 10:45am followed by socializing, light refreshments, and photos with the sculpture. Selected photos will be published online.

That’s Adorable: Story Time Every Friday until Dec.

After School Adventures Mondays Oct. 28-Nov. 18,

ARRR, READ ME A TALL TALE. The That’s Adorable Story Time runs every Friday to the end of the year.

Chippewa Falls Public Library: Weds Storytime Every

Wednesday from Oct. 23 to Nov. 28, 11:30am • Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls • ages 3-5 • (715) 723-1146 • www.chippewafallslibrary. org Join us for a 30 minute storytime featuring books, music, flannel stories and puppets. Each week there will be an activity of some kind to follow. Some weeks it may be a movement or music activity, and other weeks may include an art activity. No storytime Nov. 13.

Fall Creek Public Library: Storytime at the Library

Every Wednesday until Dec. 11, 9:30am • Fall Creek Public Library, 122 E Lincoln Ave, Fall Creek • FREE • 715-877-3334 • www.fallcreekpubliclibrary.org Stories, songs, fingerplays, puppets, instruments, and more tailored toward ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome. Come once or come every week. An adult is required to participate and is encouraged to assist their children as needed.

L.E. Phillips Library: Lap Tots Storytime Every Thursday until Dec. 14, 10:15am • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • ages 1-2 • (715) 839-1648 • www.ecpubliclibrary.info Each session will include 20 minutes of easy-to-understand stories, songs and parachute games.

L.E. Phillips Library: Preschoolers Storytime Every Friday until Dec. 14, 10:15-10:45am • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • (715) 839-1648 • www.ecpubliclibrary.info For preschool age children who are able to sit through longer stories and participate in more advanced activities. Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities will help keep children on the path to early literacy.

L.E. Phillips Library: Bouncing Babies Storytime Every Monday until Dec. 14, 10:15am • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • birth to 18 mos • (715) 839-1648 • www.ecpubliclibrary.info Bouncing Babies is a special lapsit storytime especially for pre-walkers and their parent or caregiver.

This program consists of lap rhymes, songs, a unison read, and our popular parachute activities. Storytime is followed by a playgroup, a socializing time for babies and caregivers. Age-appropriate toys are provided.

L.E. Phillips Library: Toddler Tales Every Tuesday un-

til Dec. 14, 10:15am • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • ages 2-3 & caregiver • (715) 839-1648 • www.ecpubliclibrary.info Toddler Tales is a storytime for two- and three-year-olds accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Each session will include 20 minutes of easy-to-understand stories, songs, and activities.

L.E. Phillips Library: Little Movers Storytime Every

Wednesday until Dec. 14, 10:15am • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • (715) 839-1648 • www.ecpubliclibrary.info Enjoy a short storytime including songs, finger plays, and rhymes, a story read in unison, parachute activities, and bubbles. Storytime is followed by a playgroup, a socializing time for babies and caregivers. Age-appropriate toys are provided.

Menomonie Public Library: Learning Together Storytime Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday until Nov.

21, 10-10:30am • Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie • FREE • ages 1-3 • (715) 2322164 • www.menomonielibrary.org Storytime for children age 1-3 years who attend with a parent or guardian.

No registration necessary.

Menomonie Public Library: On My Own Storytime Ev-

ery Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday until Nov. 21, 10:4511:15am • Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie • FREE • ages 3-5 • 715-232-2164 ext.

16 • www.menomonielibrary.org Storytime for children age 3-5 years who attend on their own. Fun stories, songs, rhymes and more. No registration required.

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4:15-5pm • Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie • FREE • K-2nd grade • (715) 232-2164 ext. 16 • www.menomonielibrary.org Special activities for children attending Kindergarten through 2nd Grade.

Stories, music and games. No registration required

Tech Lab Fourth Mondays, 5-7pm • Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie • FREE • (715) 232-2164 ext. 10 • www.menomonielibrary.org Get your questions answered. Bring your own computer, tablet, or smartphone. Or use the library’s computers. We try to answer all questions.

Chippewa Falls Public Library: Tues Toddler/Family Lapsit Tuesdays Oct. 22-Nov. 26, 10:15-10:30am

• Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls • 715-723-1146 • www.chippewafallslibrary.org Please join the children’s staff as we help you provide a foundation of literacy skills to the children in your life. This 15 minute playful romp through Mother Goose rhymes and music is for the very young-suggested ages 8 to 35 months. Parents/caregivers must accompany their child during this session. Call to register.

Chippewa Falls Public Library: Weds Toddler Time Family Lapsit Wednesdays Oct. 23-Nov. 28, 10:15-

10:30am • Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls • 715-723-1146 • www.chippewafallslibrary.org Please join the children’s staff as we help you provide a foundation of literacy skills to the children in your life. This 15 minute playful romp through Mother Goose rhymes and music is for the very young-suggested ages 8 to 35 months. Parents and/or caregivers need to accompany their child(ren) during this session. Register in advance.

Music ‘n Motion Wednesdays, 10:30-11:15am • Eau

Claire Music School, 1620 Ohm Avenue, Eau Claire • $5 kids under 6 • Birth to age 5 • 715-514-0475 • www.eauclairemusicschool.com Join us on Wed. mornings at this exciting class for parents and caregivers along with their children ages birth-5. During this adventure of music &

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movement you and your child can bond through cooperative musical games, rhythm exercises, playing with instruments, and much more! Drop-ins are welcome.

St. Mark Power Hour Oct. 31, 9:30-10:30am • St. Mark Lutheran Church, 3307 State Street, Eau Claire • FREE • ages up to 5 yrs • 715-834-2595 • www.stmark-wels. org Kids come hear how Jesus Heals in our Bible stories, sing songs, make crafts and eat a snack. We offer a unique learning experience for both parents and children. A parent, grandparent, or caregiver attends with the child. Go ahead, tell your neighbors and friends, everyone is welcome.

My First Book Club Nov. 2, 1:30pm; Nov. 30, 1:30pm • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • (715) 839-1648 • www.ecpubliclibrary. info For young readers who are just transitioning to easy chapter books. Parent and child are invited. read the book at home and come ready to answer trivia questions, play games, and do other fun activities related o the book. Registration required and begins one month in advanc of each book club.

Canto! Spanish with Music for Preschoolers Fridays Nov. 8-Dec. 21, 11am • Lily Pad Lab, 2524 Golf Rd, Eau Claire • $45 for the series, drop in for $6 • ages 1-5 • 715-271-6098 • www.anitasmusicandspanish.com Sing, move, play instruments, hear stories and have fun while learning Spanish.

Algebra Adventure Saturdayd until Nov. 16, 10:45am12:15pm • UW-Eau Claire Campus • $195, or $240 if registering for both Math Quest and Algebra Adventure • grades 1-6 • 715-836-3636 • www.uwec.edu Through

Let’s Dance: Intro to Ballet, Hip-Hop, and Jazz Dance

Mondays until Nov. 25, 6:45pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $96, $76 for second child of the same family or second dance class from the same student • ages 9-12 • 715-723-8889 • webpages.charter.net Offered by the Performing Arts School of Dance under the direction of Deborah Lang.

Each class concludes with a “theatre time” during which children dance individually or with partners.

Mini Mites Saturdays Nov. 2-Feb. 15, 9:15-10am; Sundays Nov. 3-Feb. 16, 5-5:45pm & 5:45-6:30pm • Hobbs Ice Center, 915 Menomonie Street, Eau Claire • $85 (resident discounted fee $75) • ages 4-5 • (715) 8395032 Choose among three available sessions. Equipment available to rent for a $25 user fee and $25 deposit, to be voided upon return of equipment in satisfactory condition. Register with Eau Claire Parks and Recreation.

Toddler-Parent Expressive Movement and Beginning Yoga Nov. 2, 10-10:45am; Nov. 16, 10-10:45am

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Musikgarten - Sing With Me Mondays Nov. 4-Dec. 9, 5:45-6:15pm; Fridays Nov. 8-Dec. 21, 11:15-11:45am • Lily Pad Lab, 2524 Golf Rd, Eau Claire • $32 for the series, $8 drop-in • ages 1-5 yrs • 715-271-6098 • www. anitasmusicandspanish.com Musikgarten classes are a wonderful bonding experience as child and caregiver sing, bounce, rock, play instruments and dance. Brain development, attention span and musical ability are developed as your child imitates tonal and rhythm patterns, and moves to the beat. Come dance, sing and have fun.

tion to explore life concepts in the body, sharing, learned choreography (many styles), free dance, and class ends with basic yoga poses for stretching and rest.

IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME. The Imagination Playground at the Eau Claire Children’s Museum lets kids build – and tear down – whatever structures they can dream up. everyday examples, students build skills that foster algebraic thinking such as recognizing patterns, analyzing symbols or representing unknowns in equations.

Ballet/Creative Movement Dance Class Mondays un-

til Nov. 25, 5:15pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $96, $76 for second child of the same family or second dance class from the same student • ages 3-5 • 715-723-8889 • webpages. charter.net Offered by the Performing Arts School of Dance under the direction of Deborah Lang. Each class concludes with a “theatre time” during which children dance individually or with partners.

Hip Hop and Jazz Dance Class Mondays until Nov. 25,

6pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St.,

Chippewa Falls • $96, $76 for second child of the same family or second dance class from the same student • ages 6-10 • 715-723-8889 • webpages.charter.net Offered by the Performing Arts School of Dance under the direction of Deborah Lang. Each class concludes with a “theatre time” during which children dance individually or with partners.

Expressive Movement Mondays until Dec. 2, 6:157:15pm • Dragonfly Dance and Wellness at 308 N Barstow St., Eau Claire • ages 5-9 • $10/class • 715829-0754 • www.baredfeet.wordpress.com In this class, BaredFeet encourages children to build health, increase self-esteem, integrate life, develop coordination and welcome curiosity. Guided warm-ups, games, imagina-

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• Dragonfly Dance and Wellness at 308 N Barstow St., Eau Claire • Ages 1.5-4 with a participating adult • $8 per child, adults are FREE • 715-829-0754 • www. baredfeet.wordpress.com Class begins with warm-ups, then we turn on the imagination with expressive stories, silly songs, rhythm to prepare for the “skill” of the day.

A movement concept is introduced via choreography or game. Then it’s free time. Finish with beginning yoga poses and cuddle-time meditation.

Hockey Instruction Nov. 2, 2:30-3:30pm • Hobbs Ice Center, 915 Menomonie Street, Eau Claire • FREE • ages 4-9 • 715-836-2627 • www.tryhockeyforfree.com Area high school, collegiate and youth hockey coaches will assist in equipment fitting and on-ice instruction, while Parks and Recreation and Eau Claire Youth Hockey representatives will be available to answer questions about how to get involved in hockey. Register online.

Learn To Skate Sundays Nov. 3-Dec. 15 • Hobbs Ice

Center, 915 Menomonie Street, Eau Claire • $75 • 3+ (including adults) • (715) 831-9734 To register: Eau Claire Figure Skating Club (www.ecfigureskate.org).

For more information, call 715-831-9734.

Canto! Spanish With Music Mondays Nov. 4-Dec. 10, 4:45-5:30pm • Lily Pad Lab, 2524 Golf Rd, Eau Claire • $60, drop in for $8 • 715-271-6098 • www.anitasmusicandspanish.com Sing, move, play games, hear stories, make snacks or crafts and learn lots of Spanish with Anita Wahl in this fun, hands-on class.

Musikgarten - Sing With Me Mondays Nov. 4-Dec. 9, 5:45-6:15pm; Fridays Nov. 8-Dec. 21, 11:15-11:45am • Lily Pad Lab, 2524 Golf Rd, Eau Claire • $32 for the series, $8 drop-in • ages 1-5 yrs • 715-271-6098 • www. anitasmusicandspanish.com Musikgarten classes are a wonderful bonding experience as child and caregiver sing, bounce, rock, play instruments and dance! Brain development, attention span and musical ability are developed as your child imitates tonal and rhythm patterns, and moves to the beat. Come dance, sing and have fun.

Water Fitness – Deep Water Mondays & Wednesdays

Nov. 4-25, 6:30-7:25pm; Mondays & Wednesdays Dec. 2-Dec. 12, 6:30-7:25pm • North High School, 1801 Piedmont Rd., Eau Claire • $54 (resident discounted fee: $44) • 17+ • (715) 839-5032 Non-impact workout using flotation belts. Participants must be able to swim.

Lily Pad Lab Littlest Lab Wednesdays Nov. 6-Dec. 11, 9:15-10:15am • Lily Pad Lab, 2524 Golf Rd S2D, Eau Claire • $30 • birth-18 mos • 7155296186 • www.lilypadlab.com This lab is filled with materials that will stimulate their curiosity and growth: high contract shapes, bright colors, multisensory materials, mirrors, pictures of faces, board books, blocks and balls, all surrounded by comfy couches and places for parents to sit close by.

Tot Lab Wednesdays Nov. 6-Dec. 12, 10:30-11:30am

• Lily Pad Lab, 2524 Golf Rd S2D, Eau Claire • $35 • 18 mos-2.5 yrs • 7155296186 • www.lilypadlab.com Children begin to interact with the world around them at a very young age. The Lab is filled with materials that will stimulate their curiosity and growth: high contract shapes, bright colors, multisensory materials, mirrors, pictures of faces, board books, blocks and balls, all surrounded by comfy couches and places for parents to sit.

Tiny Scientist - Art Lab Wednesdays 1-2pm, Thursday

10:30-11:30am & 5:45-6:45pm, Fridays 9:15-10:15

Nov. 6-Dec. 14 • Lily Pad Lab, 2524 Golf Rd S2D, Eau Claire • $60 • 2.5-6 yrs • 7155296186 • www.lilypadlab. com Art Lab gives kids the opportunity to explore and discover the world around them through art. Kids will find many opportunities for sensory exploration that promote hands-on learning about colors, shapes, patterns, textures, size, smells and more.

Sibshops Nov. 10, 1:30-4pm • The Arc of Dunn County,

2602 Hills Ct., Menomonie • $15 per child • 8-13 years • 715-235-7373 ext. 20 • www.arcofdunncounty.org Sibshops is a program just for brothers and sisters of kids with special needs and provides peer support within a recreational environment. Kids will have the chance to meet other kids whose brothers and sisters have special needs and talk about the good and not-so-good parts of having a sibling with a disability or a medical condition.

FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS

Parent Workshop - Second Step Every Tuesday from

Oct. 29 to Nov. 19, 5-7pm • Parent Workshop - Second Step, 3031 Epiphany Lane, Eau Claire • FREE • 7158523607 This workshop teaches parents of preschoolers skills from the Second Step curriculum: anger management, self control and problem solving. End behavior problems with skills from Second Step. Free on-site childcare and dinner provided. Series of 4 workshops, attend one or all.

Parent Workshop - Second Step Every Tuesday from Oct. 29 to Nov. 19, 5-7pm • Parent Workshop - Second Step, 3031 Epiphany Lane, Eau Claire • FREE • 7158523607 This workshop teaches parents of preschoolers skills from the Second Step curriculum: anger management, self control and problem solving. End behavior problems with skills from Second Step. Free on-site childcare and dinner provided. Series of 4 workshops, attend one or all.

Raising Respectful and Responsible Children Nov. 5, 5:30-7pm • Family Resource Center for Eau Claire County, 4800 Golf Rd., Suite 450, Eau Claire • FREE • 715-833-1735 • www.frcec.org How do we teach our children to be respectful and responsible without becoming their enemy? We will discuss how to develop and implement age appropriate responsibilities, and how to

follow through when we feel like they ‘just don’t get it’.

Register online at www.frcec.org or call 715-833-1735.

ANIMAL INTERESTS

Irvine Park Zoo 8am-dusk daily • Bridgewater Ave.,

Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-0051 • Info@irvineparkzoo.org • irvineparkzoo.org The mission of this park is to foster public support for the animals of the Irvine Park Zoo by: educating the public about their preservation, creating a positive environment for the interaction of humans and animals, and to provide funding for the animals’ living quarters.

James Newman Clark Bird Museum 8am-5pm Mon-

day-Friday, 9am-1pm Saturday, when university is in session • Phillips Hall UW-Eau Claire • (715) 836-3523 • youngjlm@uwec.edu • uwec.edu The bird museum, circular in shape, contains four dioramas depicting native birds in their natural habitats, and surrounds the planetarium in Phillips Hall. The 530 species housed in the museum were collected by James Newman Clark from the 1870s through the 1920s. Two popular exhibits are the bald eagle and golden eagle, which require the university to hold a license to have them.

Wise Nature Center S1 County Highway K, Fall Creek • (715) 877-2212 • bcr@beavercreekreserve.org • beavercreekreserve.org The Wise Nature Center is your starting point for exploring the reserve. Stop in, pay trail fees, rent equipment, grab a map, and check out the animal exhibits, observation deck, and nature store with great events taking place throughout the year.

CAMPS

Beaver Creek Reserve S1 County Highway K, Fall

Creek • (715) 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org Summer Camps available for youth. Camps are geared towards youth of different ages and focus on various topics such as fly fishing, wildlife monitoring, butterflies, glaciers, and more.

Blugold Beginnings 105 Garfield Avenue, Eau Claire •

(715) 836-3015 • uwec.edu Students will participate in a number of activities, receive academic instruction each day which is designed to improve core ACT subjects,

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team building activities, and fun trips.

Kamp Kenwood 19161 79th Ave., Chippewa Falls •

715-723-5561, 715-214-7244 • jburgess@wisconsinfarmersunion.com • www.kampkenwood.com Built on the shores of Lake Wissota through volunteer labor by members of Wisconsin Farmers Union over 50 years ago, Kamp Kenwood’s educational mission has flourished in the time since its dedication by offering a place for people of all ages to come together to celebrate, to

learn, and to enjoy family, friends, and nature.

YMCA Camp Manitou 27960 E. Long Lake Rd., New

Auburn • (715) 828-2628 • camp@eauclaireymca.org • ycampmanitou.org A resident camp in New Auburn, Wisconsin that has been operated through the Eau Claire YMCA since 1926. Located on the shores of the beautiful Long Lake in Chippewa County, youth will learn values like honesty, responsibility, caring, and respect in a unique outdoor environment.

DANCE STUDIOS

Arthur Murray Dance Studio 401 1/2 S Barstow St., Eau Claire • (715) 834-6166 • arthurmurrayec@sbcglobal.net • arthurmurrayeauclaire.com Arthur Murray teaches rhythm and Latin dances, country western dances, specialty dances, and more. Learn from qualified instructors in a friendly and relaxing environment.

Arthur Murray has a three way approach to teaching dance: private (and couple) lessons, group lessons, and practice parties.

Danz Kraze Building 4/6, Suite 205, 800 Wisconsin

St., Eau Claire • (715) 832-DANZ • ECDanzKraze@ aol.com • ecdanzkraze.com Youth dance teams use Eau Claire’s largest studio space and are modeled after High School dance teams, offering poms, hip hop/ funk, kick, and jazz. Short sessions available for those who are indecisive.

Diamond School of Dance 123 S. Graham Ave., Eau

Claire • (715) 577-1285 • DiamondBallet@aol.com • diamondschoolofdance.com Offers ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, pointe, hip-hop, and competitive performance.

Classses begin at age 2 with pre-ballet through adult.

Eau Claire School of Dance 306 Main St., Eau Claire • (715) 832-9900 • ecschoolofdance@aol.com • eauclaireschoolofdance.com Offering classes in ballet, lyrical, tap, hip hop, pointe, and technique. They offer classes for ages 18 months-adult.

En Avant School of Dance 3330 North Town Hall

Road, Eau Claire • (715) 874-5575 • enavantdance. com Combination, modern, pointe and jazz.

Jean Marie’s School of Dance 31 W. Spring St., Chip-

pewa Falls • (715) 723-8635 • jeanmariedance.com Specializing in children’s classes, Jean Marie offers

tap, ballet, jazz, and basic acrobatics. Classes for adults also available.

Jewelry Box Dancer 110 West Main St., Menomonie • (715) 563-3534 • jewelryboxdancers@gmail.com • jewelryboxdancers.com This studio teaches children ages 4 through 14 in combined tap, jazz, ballet, and hip hop. Limited adult classes offered as well. Find Jewelry Box Dancer on Facebook too.

Menomonie Dance Classes 1412 6th street, Menomonie • 715-505-0460 • menomonie_wi@justforkix.com • justforkix.com The Leisure Services Center runs a Just for Kix program.

Swan Lake Ballet Studio Banburry Place, Bldg 13,

Ste 122, Eau Claire • (715) 590-8502 • swanlakeballetstudio.com A classic ballet studio featuring classes for ages 3 to adult.

FAMILY RESOURCE CTRS Family Resource Center for Eau Claire County

4800 Golf Rd., Ste. 450, Eau Claire • 715-833-1735 • frcec.org Located in the Sears wing of the Oakwood Mall, the mission of the Family Resource Center is to provide programs and services that build on family strengths through prevention, education, support and networking in collaboration with other resources in the community. The Family Resource Center is available to ALL families and children in Eau Claire County.

Family Support Center 403 N. High St., Chippewa Falls • 715-723-1138, 800-400-7020 • familysupport@fsccf.org • familysupportcentercf.com Provides free services and support to families that are struggling with issues such as domestic assault, sexual assault, parental conflicts, and difficulty managing children.

River Source Family Center 403 High Street, Chip-

pewa Falls • 715-720-1841 • riversourcefamilycenter. com The mission of River Source Family Center is to embrace and strengthen families with young children by promoting growth through education, information, referral, and opportunities to share experiences.

MENTORING PROGRAMS

Big Brothers Big Sisters 424 Galloway St., Eau Claire

• (715) 835-0161 • bbbsnw.org One of the oldest and largest youth mentoring program in the United States, children reach their potential through one-on-one, professionally supported relationships with mentors.

Blugold Beginnings University of Eau Claire, Eau Claire • 715-836-3015 • Educate and inspire students to believe that post-secondary education is important, attainable, and available at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and other institutions.

KAMO (Kids and Mentors Outdoors) • KAMO provides outdoor experiences to children including fishing, canoeing, camping, hunting, wildlife viewing and hiking. Mentors who pass a background check are matched with local children to help provide them with outdoor experiences. kamokids.org • Find us on Facebook• bwgruber@gmail.com • 608-575-7786 (Ben Gruber).

The Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley 201 E Lake St, Eau Claire • (715) 855-0081

• bgca-chippewavalley.org Ages 8-18 can learn and grow in a safe, productive, and positive place after school and during school breaks. They offer free tutoring and homework help as well as programs in areas like sports, recreation, and fitness, character and leadership, and education and career.

MUSEUMS

Chippewa Valley Museum 1204 Carson Park Drive, Eau Claire • (715) 834-7871 • cvmuseum.com The Chippewa Valley Museum believes understanding the history of our community gives us a better understanding of our state and nation, and better appreciation of our American heritage. Offering exhibits such as “Farm Life,” “Settlement,” and “In the Neighborhood.”

Eau Claire Children’s Museum 220 S. Barstow Street, Eau Claire • (715) 832-5437 • cmec.cc An interactive environment for children and their grownups. Inspiring imagination, discovery, creativity, and the love of learning. In addition to exhibits, the ECCM offers special events for children.

Paul Bunyan Logging Camp 1110 Carson Park Drive,

Eau Claire • 715-835-6200 • paulbunyancamp.org Children and families can experience what life was like in an 1890’s logging camp. Featuring logging artifacts and memorabilia depicting the rugged camp life. Buildings include a barn, blacksmith shop, cook shanty, bunkhouse, wanigan, foreman’s office and a heavy equipment shed.

Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum 1820 Wakanda Street, Menomonie • (715) 232-8685 • dunnhistory. org The Dunn County Historical Society seeks to discover, preserve, interpret and disseminate knowledge about the history of Dunn County and its role in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum 312 N. Front

Street, Spooner • 715-635-5002, 715-635-2479 • info@wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum.org • www.wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum.org Featuring displays comprised of canoes and canoe related ephemera, plus a 2500 square foot canoe shop.

Claire • 715-514-0475 • eauclairemusicschool.com Offering music lessons for piano, voice, guitar, string, brass, woodwind, percussion, accordion and more for toddlers to seniors.

This innovative website opened earlier this month. EauClaireMusicTeachers.com is a community-oriented website that gives local music teachers a place to list their sevices and a place to be found by parents/students in the area looking for lessons. Visit online, or email schultzy2001@ hotmail.com for more info.

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Morgan Music 2405 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 834-7177 • morganmusiconline.com/lessons Instructors encompass a wide variety of musical backgrounds including music degrees, extensive teaching experience, and professional performance. They teach beginners to advanced students in most instruments.

Schmitt Music 4076 Commonwealth Ave., Eau Claire • 715-832-5564 • schmittmusic.com Offering group and private lessons for a variety of instruments.

PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Altoona Public Library 1303 Lynn Avenue, Altoona • 715-839-5029 • altoonapubliclibrary.org.

Augusta Public Library 113 North Stone Street, Augusta • (715) 286-2070 • augustalibrary.org.

Bloomer Public Library 1519 17th Avenue, Bloomer • 715-568-2384 • bloomerpubliclibrary.org.

Chippewa Falls Public Library 105 West Central Street, Chippewa Falls • 715-723-1146 ext.108 • chippewafallslibrary.org.

Colfax Public Library 613 Main St., Colfax • 715-9624334 • colfaxlibrary@colfaxpubliclibrary.org • www. colfaxpubliclibrary.org.

Fall Creek Public Library 122 East Lincoln Avenue, Fall Creek • 715-877-3334 • fallcreekpubliclibrary. or­g.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library 400 Eau Claire

St., Eau Claire • 715-839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary.info/ kids.

McIntyre Library 105 Garfield Avenue, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire • (715) 836-3856 • uwec.edu/ library.

Menomonie Public Library 600 Wolske Bay Road, Menomonie • 715-232-2164 ext. 16 • menomonielibrary.org.

University Library (Robert S. Swanson Learning Center) • 715-232-1215 • uwstout.edu.

SPACE INTERESTS

Eau Claire Planet Walk • The Eau Claire Planet Walk

is a one-mile scale model of the Solar System stretching from the Phoenix Park Farmers Market Pavilion (the Sun) to the Haas Fine Arts Center at UWEC (Pluto). thomaspj@uwec.edu.

Band Lessons on Broadway 902 North Broadway

Hobbs Observatory S1 County Highway K, Fall Creek • 715-877-2212 • An astronomical observatory owned

by UW-Eau Claire and named after the Hobbs Foundation . Private programs and presentations are available upon request.

Eau Claire Music School 1620 Ohm Avenue, Eau

field Avenue • P.O. Box 4004, Eau Claire • 715-8365034 • uwec.edu Offers shows such as “Cultural Constellations,” “Wonders of Deep Space,” “Larry, Cat in Space,” and “Mr. Genius Tours the Solar System.”

MUSIC LESSONS

Street, Menomonie • (715) 879-5500 • bandlessonsonbroadway.com Band and music lessons for trumpet, saxophone, clarinet, guitar, piano, percusion, voice and more.

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