Kid List

All events are subject to change; call ahead for details. For full event descriptions and details, visit our online calendar at www. volumeone.org/events. Listings in the calendar are free. If you have an event that you would like included in an upcoming issue, go to our website at www.volumeone.org or call (715) 552-0457 . For any event related questions, contact Listings Editor James Johonnott at james@volumeone.org.

Daisy and Brownie Day at Girl Scout Camp Aug. 11, noon-5pm • Camp Nawakwa, 25336 Cty Hwy E, Cornell • $25/child • Girls entering K-3rd grade as of fall 2022 • rerickson@gsnwgl. org Join GS Cadette Troop 3055 for a taste of Girl Scout Camp at Camp Nawakwa, Cornell. Take a tour, learn camp songs and games, make crafts, experience nature, swim in Picnic Lake and more. Adults are welcome to stay and play for free with their registered daughter. Bring own swimsuit, water bottle, sunscreen. Pre-register and prepay is required.

Teen Night at Evolving Wellness Every Thursday until Dec. 29, 3-7pm • Evolving Wellness, 2711 Pleasant Street, Eau Claire • FREE • Ages 12-17 • (715) 514-4233 • evolvingwellness.org/ teen-center A place of compassion, understanding, and kindness for teens. Taco bar at 4:30pm, and wellness activities at 5:30pm

Teen Anxiety Group Every Thursday until Aug. 25, 6-7pm • 1813 Brackett Ave, Eau Claire • $30/meeting or $115 if paid in full by 7/15 • Ages 12-17 • (715) 737-9222 • genuinewayfamilytherapy.com/events This group is for tweens/ teens ages 12-17 who may be struggling with the various changes that life may be presenting.

The Mom Walk Every Friday from Aug. 5 to Sep. 30, 10-11am • Menomonie Health & Fitness, 3019 Schneider Ave SE, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • mfaithlangford@gmail.com A group walk to build camaraderie for moms of all walks of life.

Shakespeare in the State Park - Much Ado

About Nothing Aug. 12, 5:30-8:30pm • Lake Wissota State Park, 18127 County Highway O , Chippewa Falls • FREE • All Ages • (414) 2163702 • summitplayerstheatre.com/shows Free workshop and Shakespeare performance at Lake Wissota State Park, great for kids, families and audiences of all ages.

Disney’s Beauty & The Beast JR. Aug. 12, 7pm; Aug. 13, 2pm, 7pm; Aug. 14, 7pm •

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • $12, $8 Students • (715) 231-7529 • menomonietheaterguild.org The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. There will be fun Beauty and the Beast themed activities downstairs at the Mabel prior to show St. James Summer Fest Aug. 14, 8am • St.

James the Greater, 2502 11th Street, Eau Claire • FREE • (715) 835-5887 • tjameseauclaire.org

Car show (8am), live music (12-4pm), grilled chicken dinner (11am-1pm), kids games, raffles, silent auction, cornhole, concessions, and more.

Backpack Bash Aug. 14, 1-4pm • Fish House (at Altoona City Park), 10th Street Park, Altoona Students in need can acquire backpacks and common school supplies.

Cornell Play & Learn Aug. 15, 9:30-10:30am

• Cornell Playground, Main St. (between North 5th & 6th St.), Cornell • FREE • Ages 0-5 • (715) 720-1841 • RiverSourceFamilyCenter. com Interactive outdoor playgroup. Meet new friends, make parent connections, story time, crafts & snacks.

Movin’ & Groovin’ at Riverfront Park Aug. 15, 9:30-10:30am • Riverfront Park, 12 S Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 0-5 years • (715) 720-1841 • RiverSourceFamilyCenter.com

Meet River Source Family Center in the park for singing and dancing. No registration required.

Mommy & Me Mondays at Eau So Fun Parties

Every Monday until Aug. 29, 1-4pm; Every Monday until Aug. 2, 6-8pm; Every Monday from Aug. 15 to Aug. 30, 6-8pm • Eau So Fun Parties, 2230 EastRidge Center, Eau Claire • $10 per person • Children Ages 2+ • eausofunparties.com/book-your-service-2/ Party activities are opened up for parents and kids to enjoy together while building a stronger connection. A fun, indoor space and activities for parents and children to play together. Reservations required. Reserve at www.eausofunparties.com at least 1 hour prior to event.

Kids Kraft Tuesdays Every Tuesday until Aug. 23, 10-11:30am • Valley Art Gallery & Gifts, 304 N. Bridge St, Chippewa Falls • $2 • Ages 4+ • (715) 271-0607 • kriscrowe@aol.com • facebook.com Create fun kids kraft summer projects with instruction. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.

Summer Park Tours: Riverfront Park Aug. 17, 9:30-10:30am • Riverfront Park, 12 S Bridge St, Chippewa Falls • FREE • Ages 0-5 years • (715) 720-1841 • rsfcparenteducator@fsccf.org • RiverSourceFamilyCenter.com

River Prairie Movie Nights Aug. 19, 9-11pm • River Prairie Park, 1419 Front Porch Place, Altoona • FREE admission • facebook.com Movies begin at sunset (aprox 9pm) Clifford The Big

Red Dog/Jungle Cruise.

Monumental VBS Aug. 21, 6-8pm; Aug. 22, 6-8pm; Aug. 23, 6-8pm; Aug. 24, 6-8pm; Aug. 25, 6-8pm • Cornerstone Christian Church, 310 W. Polk Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • Ages 3-11

• (715) 832-4624 • cornerstonechristian-ec. org Filled with Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, and touch. Fun crafts, team-building games, bible songs, treats, and more.

Bloomer Play & Learn Aug. 22, 9:30-10:30am

• North City Park, 2701 9th Avenue, Bloomer • FREE • 0-5 years • (715) 720-1841 • RiverSourceFamilyCenter.com

Baby & Me Walk & Talk Aug. 10, 10-11am; Aug. 24, 10-11am • Irvine Park (by the duck pond), Chippewa Falls • FREE • 0-11 months • (715) 720-1841 • RiverSourceFamilyCenter.com This group is for parents and their babies (0-11 months of age), older siblings are welcome. Meet at Irvine Park (by the Duck Pond picnic tables) and take a walk in the park. Stroll along, connecting with other parents/caregivers and their babies.

UWEC Summer Cinema Aug. 10, 8pm; Aug. 24, 8pm • Haas Fine Arts Center, West Lawn, 121 Water Street, Eau Claire • FREE • uwec. edu Movies screened outdoors in the Haas Fine Arts Lawn.

Stepping Into Local History Aug. 4, 6-7:30pm; Aug. 11, 6-7:30pm • Forest Hill Cemetery, 822 Emery St • $10 adults, $5 student • a.allred@ cvmuseum.com • ymca-cv.org/aoa Explore noteworthy families and individuals who lived in the Chippewa Valley.

ECCT Presents “The Music Man in Concert” Aug. 10, 7:30-9:30pm; Aug. 11, 7:30-9:30pm; Aug. 12, 7:30-9:30pm • Northern WI State Fairgrounds, 225 Edwards St., Chippewa Falls • $24/Adults; $20/Seniors; $14/Students; $10/ Youth • All Ages • (715) 839-8877 • info@ecct. org • ecct.org/tickets Meredith WIllson’s smash Broadway hit musical comes to the Leinenkugel’s stage in Chippewa Falls in a unique outdoor concert setting.

Summer Picnic at West Ridge Aug. 28, noon2pm • West Ridge Church, 3906 Kane Rd, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 834-1930 westridgechurch.us A free picnic meal, inflatables, and lawn games.

58th Annual Pioneer Days Aug. 12, 10am-

10pm; Aug. 13, 7am-10pm; Aug. 14, 7am-5pm • Pioneer Park, Hwy 37 & 85 Porterville Rd., Eau Claire • $10 admission, FREE for 12 and under • facebook.com/events/1633356073715908 Historical craftsmen demonstrations, tractor pull, showcase of a rare Phoenix Log Hauler, antique & classic car show, pancake breakfast (Sat & Sun), and more.

Races at Red Cedar Speedway Aug. 12, 5pm; Aug. 19, 5pm • Red Cedar Speedway, 1700 block of Stout Rd., Dunn County Recreation Park, Menomonie • $15 GA, $10 student/senior/ military, FREE for kids • All Ages • (715) 2356318 • redcedarspeedway.com The Red Cedar Speedway is a WISSOTA sanctioned track with weekly stock car races. Buy tickets online or in person.

Pure Water Days Parade Aug. 13, 1-2pm • Downtown Chippewa Falls, N Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls • FREE • All Ages • chippewafallsmainst.org Enjoy over 50 floats, vehicles, and walking units in this annual parade.

Kickin’ it Country Summer Concert Series

Every Monday until Aug. 29, 6:30pm • Prevea Amphitheater at River Prairie Park, Front Porch Place, Altoona • FREE • facebook.com/ kickinitcountrysummerconcertseries Country music, food trucks, art vendors, and more. Grab your lawn chairs and get ready to kick it.

Tuesday Night Bues Every Tuesday until Aug. 30, 6:30-8:30pm • Owen Park Bandshell, 1st Avenue, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • chippewavalleyblues.com/tnb Every Tuesday night in summer your favorite local and regional blues singers play at the Owen Park Bandshell. Free admission, family friendly.

Sounds Like Summer Concert Series Thursdays through Summer, 6:30-8:30pm • Phoenix Park, Eau Claire • volumeone.org Volume One presents live music outdoor music from local and regional acts in scenic, riverside Phoenix Park. Food trucks on site.

Bridging Memories Aug. 25, 10am-1:30pm • Kamp Kenwood, 19161 79th Avenue, Chippewa Falls • FREE, registration required • All Ages • (715) 726-7777 • ADRC@co.chippewa.wi.us

This event is for people living with dementia and their caregivers/family to come out and enjoy activities and make fun family memories. Enjoy food, nature walks, music and pontoon rides. Registration is required