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Music, Movement, & Español

local educator uses the building blocks of music and dance to teach Spanish

nita Wahl – or as she is called by her fans, Miss Anita – teaches music and movement alongside the Spanish language to kids ages 1 through 12. A native of Waunakee and a graduate of UW-Madison with a degree in international relations, Wahl has traveled extensively to Uruguay, Denmark, Ecuador, Spain, Mexico, and more. Eventually, she settled in the Chippewa Valley to assist with a youth mission group in Chetek. Now, she says, “I love the north woods.”

She was initially certified to teach Musikgarten, an approach that melds music and movement. After doing music and movement with the goal of classical ear training, toning, and rhythm, Anita recognized it was a great way for kids to learn Spanish. As a mother of four, a piano teacher for more than 20 years, and the leader of several youth mission trips to Spanish-speaking countries, she had the experience for it.

“I’ve always loved learning Spanish and music, both, and when I took my kids to music art and classes, I loved it,” she said. “I loved the experience with your ¡Olé! Anita Wahl teaches Chippewa Valley kids numbers, colors, descriptive words and more in Spanish through music, singing, and physical activities. child. … That’s what I offer that most people don’t. They learn lots of Spanish beaming faces (“MISS ANITA!”) on they can learn with their parents. I’m pick up information more quickly when through the songs.” really excited about them learning multiple occasions and being thrilled they’re younger, she adds.

And the goal?

The combination of these something together and the bonding and by just how much Spanish they actually As a seasoned mission-tripper herself, experiences inspired Anita to begin experience of that. I want them to just learn and remember. her eventual hopes are to get more collecting tons of Spanish learning CDs, have fun and experience the rhythm and With the success of her classes people excited about Spanish and then and she noticed a niche for the type of the music and learn lots of Spanish; and and ideas and the help of her engineer go experience other cultures. learning she was hoping to offer. to get excited about learning about other husband (who made the recording Anita teaches classes at day In turn, she started writing her cultures and to have confidence.” “sound good”), Anita has been able to cares, elementary schools, own songs, some with familiar Aside from those future plans, Miss record and release two CDs for kids libraries, the Eau Claire Music kid tunes, and some totally Anita also hopes to expand her teachings showcasing her upbeat, educational School, Lily Pad Lab, and in original. by making available a week-long summer tunes.

She plans to release a third CD, homes.

A typical class, which THIS Why teach Spanish like PRODUCT day camp in the Wissota Woods near En La Playa, before May. The new album the kids clearly love, includes AVAILABLE! this? “Music evokes movement, her Chippewa Falls home, which will feature Spanish cultural songs and passing around instruments, 205 N. Dewey St. stimulates the brain, fosters would offer hands-on art, cooking, and action songs to get kids moving. dancing, singing along to songs physical coordination, and other activities that involve speaking Although most of her classes focus with Anita’s guitar (the kids’ immerses the child in language,” Spanish all day. For a full schedule on children, Anita hopes in the future favorite), and practicing rolling their Anita said. “Music’s melodic and of classes, rates, and information Rs – a “holistic comprehension.” Some she can integrate more parents into rhythmic patterns also stimulate neural about registration, visit her website: her classes: “I would like to see more of her favorite memories are being pathways that develop memory, math AnitasMusicandSpanish.com. parent/child opportunities where enthusiastically greeted by the kids’ skills, and abstract thinking.” Kids

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Fitting Together

local LEGO clubs help build problem solving skills

BY THOM FOUNTAIN

ANDREA PAULSETH

JUST A FEW BLOCKS AWAY FROM A WEATHER CONTROL MACHINE. Some intense LEGO action at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library’s monthly LEGO Club.

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ew toys have survived through decades and generations like LEGOs. These resilient little plastic blocks have made it over a hundred years through world wars and various economic revolutions (and probably millions of angry outbursts after finding themselves under an unsuspecting foot). But through all of that, LEGOs still reign supreme in the toy aisle and in playrooms around the world.

There’s something about LEGOs that goes deeper than just the fun of

match the sides to click them together.

Once they’ve mastered the simple skills, LEGOs offer a world of creative problem solving. The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library offers a monthly LEGO Club where they choose a theme and ask participants to build on that theme. Kids have to work with a single collection to share the pieces they need and create a final product they dream up themselves.

The library also has a LEGO speedway event on March 26 where partici-

LEGOs have been shown to have real-world educational benefits, teaching children everything from sorting skills to engineering.

Local LEGO clubs:

LEGO Club at the Library L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library 400 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire Mar. 3, Apr. 7, May 5 1:30-3:30pm LEGOs will be provided

Fall Creek LEGO Club building the biggest building/spaceship/ robot/geometric blob. LEGOs have been shown to have real-world educational benefits, teaching children everything from sorting skills to engineering.

Plenty of places around the Chippewa Valley have picked up on this opportunity. Many local libraries and other play areas have begun having LEGO specific programming that encourages kids to get creative using those primary colors. For young children the benefits are seen in simple sorting and counting skills as well as helping with fine motor skills. Kids have to find the color they want, then

pants will build their own LEGO cars and race them down a track, again opening their minds to the creative possibilities of making a fast (and funlooking) car.

The Altoona and Fall Creek public libraries also host similar clubs that challenge young builders in various activities, but also allow plenty of time for free play. The Altoona Public Library even partners LEGOs with chess, a game known for its educational value.

So while LEGOs might still be one of the most fun toys on the block, they also carry some weight for the future.

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Fall Creek Public Library 122 E. Lincoln Ave., Fall Creek Feb. 28, Mar. 14, Apr. 11 4-5pm LEGOs will be provided

Chess and LEGO Club Altoona Public Library 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona Mar. 21, Apr. 18 3:45-4:45pm Please bring one quart size bag of LEGOs as a membership fee

Tiny Hiney Tiny Hiney is written by Eva Paulus, the six-and-a-half-year-old daughter of Volume One columnist Mike Paulus (who writes The Rear End). For this installment, Eva agreed to be interviewed about her story writing process.

How do you write a story?

How do you come up with a title?

You have to think of a little tiny idea, and then write it down. And then the idea grows and grows until you make a story. ... I’m not ready for writing chapter books yet unless the chapters are only, like, three pages long.

Well, you have to sort of group all of the things in the book together to come up with a great title. Well, sometimes I do the title first.

Do you think of the whole story before you write it?

I think of it as I write. Like the fairy one [Eva and the Fairy] ... I just had the idea of a fairy that I met in the garden, with goblins, and then I had the idea that the wand turns the grass and everything pink.

Do you go back and change things?

I just like it how it is.

Why are illustrations good to have?

Well, they show what the words are, in case you’re wondering ... what ... someone squishing their brain out looks like. For example.

At the end, do you always write “The End?” Well, sometimes. But it’s not necessary, because I could do “and they all lived happily ever after.” But that would be too hard to fit on a page, so I just like “The End.”

Where do you get your ideas?

Do you need a cover?

Of course I do. It’s not like ... “Here is the first page! La la-la la, blah blah blah, type on a computer.” Because there has to be a title on the first page.

Well, I usually sorta ... sometimes I bang on my head. Sometimes I already have an idea and write it down. And sometimes I bonk my head.

Kid Adventure Guides books to inspire local adventures for the whole family Wisconsin Family Weekends

by Susan Lampert Smith // $15 Minnesota Family Weekends

by Martin Hintz // $19 Hikes With Tykes

Grandparents Wisconsin Style

by Mike Link and Kate Crowley // $15 Fun With The Family Wisconsin

by Martin Hintz and Stephen V. Hintz // $13

by Rob Bignell // $14 Hikes With Tykes: Games and Activities

by Rob Bignell // $10 Nature Log Kids

by Adventure Publications // $9 Scouting Whitetails: Outdoor Activities for Kids

by Chad Frase // $20

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the activities, clubs, & classes for kids and their parents Submit information regarding events, activities, and classes for infant to pre-teen children with our online submission form at VolumeOne.org/events/submit, by mail (205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire 54703), email (Tyler@VolumeOne.org), or phone at (715) 552-0457.

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EVENTS

Preschool Process Art Feb. 28, 10:30-11:15am • Chip-

pewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls • ages 2-6 • (715) 723-1146 • www.chippewafallslibrary.org Children ages are welcome to join us for a fun morning of process art. Come dressed to get messed. Registration is not needed.

Rockin n Rollin for Kids Every Friday until May. 31, 3:30-5pm • Wagner’s Lanes, 2159 Brackett Ave, Eau Claire • $8 adults, $5 kids under 13 • 715-833-6700 • www.letsgobowl.org 1.5 hours of unlimited cosmic bowling, prizes (dilly bars, blizzards, kids meals) from Dairy Queen. Show Rental Included. Bring the Kids or drop them off for supervised fun. Parents welcome too.

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party Mar. 2, 10am-noon • Flynn

Elementary School, 1430 Lee St., Eau Claire • FREE • (715) 852-3300 • www.flynn.ecasd.k12.wi.us UW-Eau Claire’s ECLIPSE AmeriCorps program is bringing back their annual event for families with children ages 3 through 6. There will be multiple activities focused on early childhood education. Snacks are also provided and there will be readings by the Cat in the Hat every half-hour.

Spring Fling Mar. 2, noon • The Oxford, 1814 Oxford

Ave., Eau Claire • $5 • (715) 839-8877 • www.ecct.org Celebrate spring with crafts, gmes and treats with the Ugly Duckling and the cast of HONK. Reserve a spot by phone, befor Feb. 28.

Schools Out Open Skate-Popcorn & a Movie Every

Wednesday until May. 8, 6:30-9pm • Northstar Middle School, 2711 Abbe Hill Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 852-5100 • www.nms.ecasd.k12.wi.us See contact info for details.

Indoor Swimming Every Wednesday until May. 8, 6:309pm • Northstar Middle School, 2711 Abbe Hill Drive, Eau Claire • 715-839-5035 • www.eauclairewi.gov/pr See contact info for details.

Eau Claire Birthday Party: Morning Kids Events Mar.

9, 10am • The Local Store at the Volume One World Headquarters, 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire • FREE admission • all ages • (715) 552-0457 • www.VolumeOne.org To celebrate Eau Claire’s birthday, local singer songwriter, Justin Jay Arnold takes a break from his typical music and takes cues from his twin boys to present a locally-inspired kids music set to kick off the EC Birthday Party festivities. Additionally, enjoy Eau Claire BINGO, “Pin Paul Bunyan’s Ax on Eau Claire” for Local Store Discounts, screenings of Our Town (1953 EC history retrospective film) beginning at noon, and a massive feature celebration with cake beginning at 2pm.

The Little House That Stood Mar. 9-10, 10-11am • Micon Cinemas Chippewa Falls, 475 Chippewa Mall Dr., Chippewa Falls • FREE • 715-874-7000 • www.miconcinemas.com When the Three Little Pigs roll into Cabbageville looking to build some new houses, they meet one builder with a plan and two without a clue. Larry builds with hay, Mr. Lunt with bricks, but only Bob builds his houses on a firm foundation. Will the Little Piggies make the right choices?

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Check out Preschool Process Art on Feb. 28 at the Chippewa Falls Public Library. Come dressed to get messed!

PJ Story Night Second Thursday until May. 9, 6:307pm • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • ages 2-7 • 715-839-5029 • www.altoonapubliclibrary. org Thirty minutes of great stories, songs, and finger plays.

All About Kids Day Mar. 16, 9am-noon • Chippewa Valley Family YMCA, 611 Jefferson Ave., Chippewa Falls • FREE • (715) 723-2201 • www.chippewaymca.com Join us for a day of family fun and information. We will have activities just for kids including face painting, play areas, games, craft projects, healthy snacks, educational and health vendors and kids exercise.

Adopt-a-Bucket Mar. 16, 9:30am-3pm • Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 Cty Rd. K, Fall Creek • Friends $15 per bucket Nonmembers $20 per bucket • 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org Decorate a sap bucket to be hung in the Reserve’s sugar bush. In the sugar bush you will assist in tapping a maple tree and hang your bucket to catch sap. Afterwards enjoy a maple syrup sundae plus a jar of maple syrup to take home.

Limit of five participants per bucket. Call for full details.

Register and pay by Mar. 13.

St. Joseph’s Youth Rally Mar. 16, 10am-8pm • Elk Mound High School, 405 University St, Elk Mound • 715-879-5015 • www.home A Catholic youth rally for children from K-12th grade.

Irish Heritage Day Mar. 16, 11am-4pm • Chippewa Val-

ley Museum, 1204 Half Moon Dr. (in Carson Park), Eau Claire • $5 adults, $2 children, FREE CVM members • (715) 834-7871 • www.cvmuseum.com Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Eve at the museum with live music, dancing performances, educational presentations by author Judy Gannon Gilles and CVM historian/V1 columnist Frank Smoot, a limerick writing contest, food tastings, crafts, storytellings, and much more.

STORYTIMES

Altoona Public Library: Toddler Tales Every Tuesday

from Jan. 15 to Mar. 12, 10:30-10:50am • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • 18 mos-2 years • 715-839-5029 • www.altoonapubliclibrary.org A 20-minute program of fast-paced stories and songs. For parents with toddlers ages. To register, please stop by the library or call 715-839-5029.

Altoona Public Library: Preschool Story Hour Every

Wednesday until Mar. 27, 10:30-11am and 1:30-2pm • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • ages 3-5 • 715-839-5029 • www.altoonapubliclibrary.org Thirty minutes of great stories, songs, and fingerplays.

Preregister by phone.

Altoona Public Library: PJ Story Night Second Thursday until May. 9, 6:30-7pm; • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • ages 2-7 • 715-839-5029 • www.altoonapubliclibrary.org Thirty minutes of great stories, songs, and finger plays.

Children’s Museum of Eau Claire: Storytime Every

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 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: Story Kids Every Tuesday, Wednesday until Mar. 27, 11am • Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls •

ages 3-6 • (715) 723-1146 • www.chippewafallslibrary. org This 15-20 minute program features slightly longer stories and activities for children who are ready to attend story time on their own. Some children may require your assistance during the story time. Please make sure that your child knows where he/she can find you.

Fall Creek Public Library: Storytime @ Your Library

Every Wednesday from Jan. 23 to May. 15, 9:30-10am • Fall Creek Public Library, 122 E Lincoln Ave, Fall Creek • FREE • 715-877-3334 • www.fallcreekpubliclibrary.org Stories, songs, fingerplays, activities, and an occasional craft related to a different theme each week.

Ages birth - PreK and families are welcome.

L.E. Phillips Library: Bouncing Babies Storytime Ev-

ery Thursday from Jan. 17 to Apr. 4, 10:15-11:15am • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • birth to 18 mos • (715) 839-1648 • www.ecpubliclibrary.info Babies and their parents or caregiver are invited to this lapsit storytime especially for pre-walkers. This program consists of lap rhymes, songs, stories, and other developmentally appropriate activities for those babies still held on laps. Storytime is followed by a social time for babies and their adult featuring educational toys.

L.E. Phillips Library: Little Movers Storytime Every

Friday from Jan. 18 to Apr. 5, 10:15-11:15am • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • 18-23 mos. • (715) 839-1648 • www.ecpubliclibrary.info Babies who are on-the-move are invited to this 30-minute program along with their parent or caregiver. This program includes rhymes, songs, stories, and fingerplays; followed by a social time for babies and parents featuring educational toys.

L.E. Phillips Library: Family Storytime Every Saturday from Jan. 19 to Apr. 6, 10:15-11:15am • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • (715) 839-1648 • www.ecpubliclibrary. info Get the weekend off to a good start by attending this family storytime. This fun, interactive program includes our usual blend of stories, rhymes, music, songs, fingerplays and movement, and winds-up with a craft.

Program content is geared for ages two to six, and is fun to share with the whole family.

L.E. Phillips Library: Toddler Storytime Every Monday,

Tuesday from Jan. 14 to Apr. 1, 10:15-10:35am • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • 2-3 yrs • (715) 839-1648 • www. ecpubliclibrary.info This storytime is designed especially for two- and three-year-olds and their parent or caregiver. Each session will include 20-minutes of easyto-understand stories, songs and other activities.

That’s Adorable: Story Time Every Friday, 1:30-2pm

• That’s Adorable, Kids Consignment Boutique, 129 N. Barstow Street, Eau Claire • FREE • 7158640883 • www.thatsadorable-ec.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.

PLAYGROUPS & CLUBS

Family Fun Zone Every Monday, Thursday, Friday until

May. 31, 9-11:30am • Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center, 3456 Craig Road, Eau Claire • $3 kids, adults FREE, $27 for a 10-visit punch card • ages 0-6 • (715) 5521200 • www.ecsportscenter.com Enjoy a morning of fun with your children at the Eau Claire Indoor Sports

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Center. Children will have so much fun with riding toys, large inflatables, dress-up clothing, bouncy balls, a book corner, baby and toddler toys, stuffed animals, LEGOs and blocks, parachute games, and much more.

River Source Family Center: Play & Learn Every Tuesday, Thursday, 9:30-11:30am • River Source Family Center, 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls • 715-723-1138 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.

Fall Creek Public Library: LEGO Club Second, Fourth Thursday until May. 23, 4-5pm • Fall Creek Public Library, 122 E Lincoln Ave, Fall Creek • FREE • ages 5+ • 715-877-3334 • www.fallcreekpubliclibrary.org Come play with LEGOs at the Library! Special activities and building challenges once a month and freeplay at each meeting. Personal toys and LEGOs must stay at home, please.

YMCA - Girl’s Club Every Thursday until May. 2, 6-7pm

• Chippewa Valley YMCA, 611 Jefferson Ave., Chippewa Falls • FREE • ages 8-12 • (715) 723-2201 • www.chippewaymca.com Fun for girls ages 8-12! Join the Girls’ Club at the Chippewa Family YMCA and participate in events like manicures/pedicures, movie night, decopage, learning to cook, flag football & much, much more. Preregistration is required.

Eau Claire 4 Tomorrow What is It? Eau Claire 4 Tomorrow (EC4T) is an Eau Claire Area School

Family Friday Nights Every Friday until May. 31,

Math Quest Every Saturday until Mar. 16, 9:30-11am

River Source Family Center: Movin’ & Groovin’ Every

centers below, or complete an application online at www.ecasd.k12.wi.us (click Schools, Preschools and Eau Claire 4 Tomorrow), or call (715) 852-3077.

Babes in Toyland Child Care Center (715)830-9432 Chapel Heights Christian Preschool (715) 832-2333 Children’s House Montessori School, Inc. (715) 835-7861 Color My World Childcare & Preschool Inc. (715) 835-2060

Genesis Child Development Center (715) 830-2275

Redeemer Christian Preschool (715) 835-5239

Hand In Hand: A Place for All Children (715) 833-7744

Regis Child Development Center (715) 830-2274

The Kiddie Patch Early Learning Center (715) 833-9464

Sleepers to Sneakers Two Child Care & Early Learning Center (715) 834-6794

The Learning Center (715) 835-8801 Little Bloomers LLC (715) 839-1050

University of WisconsinEau Claire Children’s Nature Academy (715) 836-2178

Days Gone By Early Learning (715) 835-1234

Mayo Clinic Health System Child Development Center (715) 838-3524

Western Dairyland Truax Head Start & Eau Claire Family Literacy (715) 836-7511 x115

Eau Claire Area School District- Head Start (715) 852-3068

Rachel’s Place Early Learning Center (715) 832-1414 x45

YMCA Child Development Center (715) 836-8460

ery Thursday until Mar. 28, 11:30am-noon • Eau Claire Music School, 1620 Ohm Avenue, Eau Claire • $50 kids under 5 • ages1-4 • 715-514-0475 • www.eauclairemusicschool.com Sing, rock, play instruments, and see the joy in your child as you experience music together and learn Spanish. Anita Wahl uses a unique immersion approach with songs, movement, stories, & games to make learning Spanish effortless and fun! $50 cost includes 7 classes and Anita’s original CD to keep.

Eco Art Lab Mar. 2, Ages 2-5: 9-10:30am; ages 3-6: 10:45am-12:15pm; ages 5-8: 2-3:30pm • Lily Pad Lab, 2524 Golf Rd S2D, Eau Claire • $15 (20% sibling discount) • 715-529-6186 • www.lilypadlab.com Art Lab is a parent/child program giving kids opportunities to explore and discover the world around them through art. In this class your child will find many opportunities for sensory exploration that promote hands-on learning about colors, shapes, patterns, textures, size, smells and more.

on or before September 1, 2013.

How Do I Register? Contact one of the

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

¡Canto! Kids Spanish Class with Music (ages 1-4) Ev-

Friday until Mar. 15, 10:30am • Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie • (715) 232-2164 • www.menomonielibrary.org Music and Movement is a great way for preschoolers to move their bodies and make new friends. Wellness ROCKS is Mayo Clinic Health System – Red Cedar’s community wellness campaign aimed at motivating children and families to live a healthier, more active lifestyle. Adult supervision required.

Who is Eligible? Any child who is 4 years old

* There is no charge for EC4T however fees apply for families choosing to purchase extended services beyond the EC4T program day.

LEGO Club at the Library Mar. 3, 1:30-3:30pm; Apr. 7, 1:30-3:30pm; May. 5, 1:30-3:30pm • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE; no registration required • (715) 839-1648 • www. ecpubliclibrary.info Families are invited to express their creativity and love of LEGOs with this drop-in program.

Participants may work individually or with others to create a structure based on the theme or on a theme of their choosing. There will be opportunities to share ideas and make new friends. Do not bring your own LEGOs.

Menomonie Public Library: Wellness ROCKS Every

5-9pm • Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center, 3456 Craig Road, Eau Claire • $7-15 per family • (715) 552-1200 • www.ecsportscenter.com Enjoy a night out with the whole family at the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center.

Families will have a ball with basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, inflatables, movies, free popcorn and much more. Sponsored by Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire.

District early learning program (4K) offered to all four-year-olds.

The EC4T program is free* to ECASD residents.

publiclibrary.org Home- and unschooled families meet for science, art, and library related activities one time a month. Parents are welcome to stick around, run errands, or hang out together. Registration is recommended each month.

Monday, 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.

Mondays in Motion: Wellness ROCKS Every Monday until Apr. 29, 5:30-7:30pm • Alliance Church of Menomonie, 502 21st St N, Menomonie • 715-233-7362 • mayoclinichealthsystem.org Kids are invited to exercise, enjoy free play in the gym, or walk the hallways.

Wellness ROCKS is Mayo Clinic Health System - Red Cedar’s community wellness campaign aimed at motivating children and families to live a healthier, more active lifestyle. Registration is not required.

River Source Family Center: Play & Learn Every Tuesday, Thursday, 9:30-11:30am • River Source Family Center, 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls • 715-723-1138 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.

Chess and LEGO Club Third Thursday until May. 16, 3:45-4:45pm • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • FREE • ages 6-17 • 715-839-5029 • www.altoonapubliclibrary.org Those interested in the LEGO portion of the club are asked to donate a quart size bag of LEGOS as their membership fee. There is no membership fee for the chess portion of the club. Chess boards and snacks will be provided. There is no registration for this event.

Homeschool Club Fourth Thursday until May. 23, 1:302:30pm • Fall Creek Public Library, 122 E Lincoln Ave, Fall Creek • Ages 5-17 • 715-877-3334 • www.fallcreek-

• UWEC Campus (see contact info for exact location) • $195 per student • Grades 1-5 • (715) 836-3636 • www.uwec.edu This program provides seven levels of mathematical computation that your child may test into regardless of grade level. Fun, hands-on activities and real life math examples. During this course, kids will become more confident problem solvers and learn to understand and apply math concepts. Register online, by phone, in person, or by mail.

First Steps in Music: Parent/Child Music Class Every

Saturday until Apr. 28, 10-10:30am • Jewelry Box Dancers’ Studio, W201 Menomonie Street, Elk Mound • ages birth-2 • (920)606 7607 These interactive music classes are designed for young children and their parents/caregivers. All classes use traditional children’s folk songs & rhymes to help parents and their children share in the natural joy of music making. Taught by a licensed music teacher. Get ready for music and movement.

First Steps in Music: Parent/Child Music Class Every

Saturday until Apr. 28, 10:45-11:15am • Jewelry Box Dancers’ Studio, W201 Menomonie Street, Elk Mound • 12 classes for $60 for first child, $45 for each additional sibling • ages 2-4 • (920)606 7607 These interactive music classes are designed for young children and their parents/caregivers. All classes use traditional children’s folk songs & rhymes to help parents and their children share in the natural joy of music making. Taught by a licensed music teacher. Get ready for music and movement.

Eau Claire Fastpitch Clinic and Draft Mar. 3, Ages 8 and under: 1-2:15pm; Ages 10-12: 2:30-3:45pm. Ages 14 and under and high schoolers 3:45-5pm • Memorial High School, 2225 Keith St., Eau Claire • $75 first child, $40 additional child • 715-271-0531 • www.eauclairefastpitch.com Have fun playing softball and make new friends. Cost includes clinic, at least ten league games, uniform, socks, and ASA card. Meet in the gymnasium.

Log Rolling/Roleo Every Sunday until Mar. 31, 3:404:40pm • Chippewa Valley YMCA, 611 Jefferson Ave., Chippewa Falls • $3 for Members, $6 for Non-Members • ages 4+ • (715) 723-2201 • www.chippewaymca.com Learn how to Log Roll and Play Roleo. (like Rodeo but Rolling!) Join us in the pool for this fun event! Bring

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offers, consultations, and information will be provided, as well as three Sylvan Scholarships.

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Vaccine Awareness Presentation Mar. 11, 6:15-

7:30pm • Keyes Chevytown, 303 Oak Ave., Menomonie • 715-235-6767 • www.clearconnectionwellness.com Are you making an informed choice when it comes to your child’s health? Join us to learn more.

MOMS Club of Eau Claire - North Second Thursday until Jul. 11, 9:30am • Hope Lutheran Church, 2226 Eddy Ln., Eau Claire • momsclub.eauclaire@gmail. com • (715) 832-1414 • www.hopelutheran-ec.com The MOMS Club of Eau Claire-North invites moms who live in zip codes 54703, 54729, and 54739 to our monthly meet-up. The MOMS Club is a national, nonprofit, nondenominational support group where mothers and their children of all ages are welcome. We host a variety of daytime activities and field trips.

MOPS Monthly Meeting Second Thursday until May.

9, 6:30-9pm • Harvestime Church, 3625 Southwind Dr., Eau Claire • If you are pregnant or have children in kindergarten or younger, you are invited to join MOPS. Enjoy a night of dinner, a speaker, discussion, and craft with fellow moms! For more information contact Dawn at eauclairemops@gmail.com or find us on Facebook at MOPS Harvestime Church-Eau Claire.

FAMILY PLANNING

LOGS WILL ROLL

Childbirth Preparation Class Mar. 2, 10am-4:30pm •

YMCA offers families awesome logrolling class Logrolling Class • Sunday afternoons • Chippewa Valley Family YMCA, 611 Jefferson Ave., Chippewa Falls • 3:40-4:40pm • $3 for members, $6 for nonmembers • 723-2201 • ChippewaYMCA.com • Paul Bunyan, sawmills, and rivers are as much a part of the Chippewa Valley as cheddar is a part of cheese curds. Now, thanks to the Chippewa Valley Family YMCA in Chippewa Falls, area families can reconnect with their inner lumberjacks and lumberjills through a new, weekly logrolling class. Logrolling, or birling, has a simple objective: Stay on the log. People around here have been doing it for more than a century. In 1898, Omaha, Neb., hosted the very first logrolling world championship, and guess who took home the title? That’s right: an Eau Claire native, Tom Fleming. When Chippewa Valley Family YMCA Aquatic and Youth Coordinator Kyle Beach tried logrolling for the first time, he only lasted two seconds. “If you can stay on for three seconds,” chuckled Beach, “you’re the next Olympic logroller in the making.” During Sunday-afternoon classes, which began Feb. 24, families can try this totally local tradition.

Although the Chippewa Y once offered logrolling, until recently, the activity had been benched – literally. “We had the official logrolling log, but without the qualified people,” explained Beach, “our log turned into a bench.” Beach said the log sparked many conversations, and this fall logrolling classes once again became possible when a staff member revealed her history as a roller.

Families can choose to go to one, some, or all of the classes, which will cover the history of logrolling, how to logroll, and a crazy-fun game called Roleo.

Think King-of-the-Mountain except on a log in the water. (This is a game that can be played in something called “Flap Jack Style” – how could that not be fun?). This kid-friendly activity is a great way for families to connect through exercise. “It’s fun. It’s a relatively inexpensive way to spend a Sunday afternoon,” Beach said. “The family’s in the water, laughing, hoisting each other up – this is everybody together.” –Sarah Bodeau

your swimsuit, towel and your best Lumberjack Attitude. Open to children and adults ages 4 and up. We will also learn the history and rules of logrolling, terms and fun facts.

Sibling Class Mar. 5, 5:30-7pm • Menomonie Mayo

Clinic Health System - Red Cedar Medical Center, 2321 Stout Rd., Menomonie • FREE • (715) 235-5531 • www. mayohealthsystem.org Registration required. Meet in the Education Center.

Deceptively Nutritious Mar. 5, 6:30-8pm • Menomonie

High School, 1715 5th St. W., Menomonie • 715-2337464 • www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org Kids—bring your parents and learn how to sneak some extra nutrition into some of your favorite dishes during Mayo Clinic Health System’s Wellness ROCKS cooking class. Meet in room 184. Register by Mar. 1.

Kids Soccer Skills Every Friday from Mar. 8 to Apr. 19,

6-8pm • Chippewa Valley Family YMCA, 611 Jefferson Ave., Chippewa Falls • Members $30, Non-Members $60 • grades K-5 • (715) 723-2201 • www.chippewaymca.com Lead by veteran coach Sandra Herbenson, learn all phases of the game and improve your skills and confidence. Skill sessions are designed for boys

and girls grades K-5. 6-6:50pm for grades K-2; 7-8pm for grades 3-5. Register at the Chippewa Valley Family YMCA or online at www.chippewaymca.com.

EC Air Volleyball Club - Youth Clinic Mar. 16, 9am-1pm • South Middle School, 2115 Mitscher Ave., Eau Claire • Youth Clinic: For boys and girls, ages 8-14 ($55); VolleyTots: For boys and girls, ages 3-8 ($10) • ages 3-14 • (715) 852-5200 • www.south.ecasd.k12.wi.us For registration & more information, please visit our website, www.ecairvolleyball.com, and click on the “Youth & Clinic” page.

EVENTS FOR PARENTS

Kindergarten Round-Up 2013 Mar. 8, 10am-noon •

Messiah Lutheran Church, 2015 N. Hastings Way, Eau Claire • FREE • 715-834-2865 • www.eauclairemessiah. com See contact info for details.

Sylvan Open House for Homeschoolers Mar. 8, noon-

3pm • Sylvan Learning Center, 3004 Golf Rd #101, Eau Claire • 715-858-1234 ext. 20 • www.tutoring.sylvanlearning.com Sylvan would like to invite all interested parties to join our Open House for Homeschoolers. Free

Menomonie Mayo Clinic Health System - Red Cedar Medical Center, 2321 Stout Rd., Menomonie • FREE • (715) 235-5531 • www.mayohealthsystem.org Registration required. Meet in the Education Center.

Infant Feeding Education & Support Mar. 4, 4-6pm • Menomonie Mayo Clinic Health System - Red Cedar Medical Center, 2321 Stout Rd., Menomonie • FREE • (715) 235-5531 • www.mayohealthsystem.org Registration required. Meet in the North Conference Room.

Newborn Care Class Mar. 4, 6:30-8:30pm; Mar. 18,

6:30-8:30pm • The lower level Gold Conference Center at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, 1221 Whipple St., Eau Claire • $10 • www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org This one-session class is designed for women in their seventh to ninth months of pregnancy, but may also be effective for those who have recently delivered.

Topics addressed include feeding baby, bath time, sleep patterns, parenting and signs of illness. Often a pediatrician is present. Register at least two weeks prior.

Birth Basics Class Mar. 9, 8am-noon; Mar. 9, 1-5pm;

Mar. 13, 6:30-8:30pm; Mar. 20, 6:30-8:30pm • Gold Conference Center at Mayo Clinic Health System, 1221 Whipple St., Eau Claire • $20 • (715) 838-5222 • www. mayohealthsystem.org This class meets once a week for two consecutive weeks. It is designed for women (and their support person) in their seventh and eighth months of pregnancy. This is a basic labor and delivery class with information on labor, delivery, cesarean birth and a tour of the Family Birthing Center.

Family Birthing Center Tour Mar. 12, 4pm; Mar. 12, 4:30pm; Mar. 12, 6pm; Mar. 12, 6:30pm; Mar. 27, 4pm; Mar. 27, 4:30pm; Mar. 27, 6pm; Mar. 27, 6:30pm • Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, 1221 Whipple St., Eau Claire • FREE • 715-838-6767 • www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org Tour the center, and see the large labor and delivery rooms with whirlpool tubs; postpartum rooms with optional family beds, large, walk-in showers and views of Half Moon Lake; partner sleeping accommodations; family lounges; and beautiful meditation areas. Registration required.

Childbirth Preparation Mar. 13, 7-9pm • Menomonie

Mayo Clinic Health System - Red Cedar Medical Center, 2321 Stout Rd., Menomonie • (715) 235-5531 • www.mayohealthsystem.org Four week class. Participants should attend all sessions. Registration required.

Meet in the Education Center.

CHILDCARE

Altoona Family Child Care Center 819 S Hillcrest

Pkwy, Altoona • (715) 552-5437 • jschoettle@altoonafamilyccc.com • www.altoonafamilyccc.com Children experiment through creative play, small and large motor exercises, art, music, math and science. Kids of different age ranges are separated into themed rooms such as the circus, zoo, lily pad, jungle and underwater rooms. Serving children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old.

Babes in Toyland Childcare Center 4430 Tower Dr,

Eau Claire • (715) 830-9432 • Babes in Toyland encourages children to express themselves through creativity, and offer opportunities to learn through art. Serving Children ages 1 week through 12 years.

Brighter Beginnings Early Learning Center 1612 Truax Blvd., Eau Claire • (715) 831-9944 • www.brighterbeginningselc.com Brighter Beginnings is proud to offer Christian based programs that are designed to build selfesteem, confidence, and personal achievement through the use of a “Love and Logic” behavioral management technique. Serving children ages 6 weeks to school age.

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Children’s House Montessori 415 East Lake St., Eau

Claire • (715) 835-7861 • www.westerndairyland.org With Montessori Accreditation and National Association for Education of Young Children Accreditation, Children’s House Montessori offers full day, full week, full year program for ages two - school age (Head Start age three to five).

Chippewa Valley Family YMCA 611 Jefferson Ave.,

Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-5135 • www.chippewaymca.com Chippewa Valley Family YMCA child care programs build positive relationships through curriculum and activities that foster all areas of child development. All day care is offered for children ages four weeks to pre-k. School Age Child Care is available for children enrolled in Chippewa Falls Elementary School from 6am-7:30am, as well as after school programs from 2:30-6pm.

Circle of Friends Early Learning Center 1750 Hallie

Road Ste. 3, Chippewa Falls • (715) 552-9696 • director@circleoffriendselc.org • www.circleoffriendselc.org Circle of Friends offers a safe, secure building (each family has their own access code to enter) in which your child can participate in songs and dance, art projects, and library corner, with Spanish, sign language, and martial arts offered at various times throughout the year.

Serving children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.

Color My World Childcare and Preschool 4605 London

Rd, Eau Claire • (715) 833-9464 // 903 Western Ave.,

St. Suite 2, Menomonie • (715) 235-3875 • chippewa@ monkeycompanies.com • www.monkeycompanies.com/ index.html Following the Reggio Emilia approach to learning, children are provided with the necessary tools and encouraged to think, question, research, and explore. Teachers instruct children in a creative and Christian atmosphere. Serving ages 6 weeks to 12 years.

Eau Claire • (715) 836-2060 • www.colormyworldchildcare.com Offers individualized care and instruction, a professional loving staff, nutritious meals and snacks, and a safe, secure environment. Serving children ages 6 weeks through 12 years, with two convenient locations in north and south Eau Claire.

Days Gone By Early Learning Center 3221 Lorch Ave.,

Eau Claire • (715) 835-1234 • home@daysgonebyel. com • www.daysgonebyel.com Days Gone By Early Learning Center incorporates Christian values through back-to-basics learning through play. Located within Golds gym, your child will have swim and gym opportunities, an exercise program, and an incredible playground to use. Serving children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old.

Naples Head Start S283 County Rd BB, Mondovi • 715-

926-4830 •

Rainbow Kidz Preschool & Daycare 1414 9th Ave.,

Bloomer • 715-568-1300 • A licensed group child care with a maximum capacity of 40 children accepting ages 6 weeks-12 years old.

Regis Child Development Center 2114 Fenwick Ave.,

Eau Claire • (715) 830-2274 • www.case.k12.wi.us Staff works closely with the child’s family to provide a Christian environment and learning opportunites that are most beneficial for their child. These opportunites will challenge children and aid them in their progression from one stage to the next. Serving ages 6 weeks-12 years.

Eau Claire Family Child Care Center 2140 Sherwin

Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 834-5439 • jschoettle@eauclairefamilyccc.com • www.jschoettle.fatcow.com The Eau Claire Family Child Care Center provides an educational program that is developmentally appropriate for the age of the children they serve. The center is equipped with 5 classrooms that are separated by age ranges and have themes such as zoo, jungle and rainforest. Serving children 6 weeks to 12 years.

Eau Claire Family Literacy 510 Farwell St., Eau Claire • (715) 896-4721 • ecflwdhs@westerndairyland.org • www.westerndairyland.org A collaborative literacy program in Eau Claire. Programs involved: Western Dairyland Head Start, YMCA (Infant, Toddler Child Care) and Literacy Volunteers - Chippewa Valley. Education at the same site. Full day, full year program for 3-5 year olds offering family literacy and wrap-around child care for 2-5 year olds.

Eau Claire YMCA 700 Graham Ave, Eau Claire •

(715)839-4610 ext. 110 • Linsey@eauclaireymca.org • www.eauclaireymca.org Offering high-quality, affordable child care. Family-centered and values-based programs to nurture children’s healthy development. Child care includes swimming lessons, outdoor playgrounds, and activities for fine and large motor development.

They care for children ages 4 weeks-5 years old in their Child Development Center. They also offer before and after school programs for school age children.

Genesis Child Development Center 418 Dewey St., Eau

Rhymes-N-Rainbows 5051 171st St., Chippewa Falls • 715-723-8000.

Sleepers to Sneakers Childcare and Early Learning Center (Chippewa Falls) 520 E. Grand Ave., Chip-

The CLeat of battle. Kids can kick it up at the Kids Soccer Skills class held every Friday, Mar. 8 to Apr. 19, at the Chippewa Valley Family YMCA. Skill sessions are designed for boys and girls grades K-5.

Claire • (715) 830-2275 • www.westerndairyland.org Genesis Child Development Center offers a full day, full week, full year program for children infant-school age.

Hand in Hand-A Place for All Children Banbury Place

800 Wisconsin St. MB 13, Eau Claire • (715) 833-7744 • www.reach-inc.org A part of the REACH (Regional Enterprises for Adults and Children) program, they provide quality care for children of all abilities. Through a fullinclusion program, kids that are developing normally and kids with special needs learn and grow together.

Serving children 6 weeks through 12 years.

Little School House LLC. 2328 N. Hillcrest Pkwy, Al-

toona • (715) 214-6609 • littleschoolhousealtoona@ gmail.com • www.thelittleschoolhouseofaltoona.com

Offering many learning outlets, The Little School House provides full time childcare, half day 4K programs, and care before and after school for school age children up to 10 years old.

Little Star Daycare 2245 Hayden Ave., Altoona • (715) 832-1513 • blclittlestar@gmail.com • www.blcaltoona. org Little Star Daycare is a Christian based day care that is dedicated to developing the “whole person” by addressing spiritual, emotional, social and physical well being. They offer a large fenced-in playground, several field trips throughout the year, and nutritional meals.

Serving Children ages 6 weeks to 8 years old.

Monkey Business Early Education Center 1300 Lowa-

ter Rd., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-7444 // 2320 Wilson

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pewa Falls • (715) 723-4460 // 1303 Margaret St., Eau Claire • (715) 834-6794 • www.sleeperstosneakers.net Provides a child care curriculum that includes music, art, cooking, motor skills, language development, as well as quiet and group time. Serving children ages 4 weeks to 12 years.

The Learning Center 1721 Westgate Rd, Eau Claire • (715) 835-8801 • tlcinc@learningcenterec.com • www. learningcenterec.com The Learning Center offers an individualized curriculum implemented by certified staff as well as a preschool program, a summer program, monthly field trips, flexible scheduling and kindergarten readiness. Serving Children 6 weeks to 12 years.

Trinity Equestrian Center: Ranch Care S5300 Hwy

37, Eau Claire • (715) 835-4530 • info@trinity-ec.com • www.trinity-ec.com Trinity is a multi-purpose horse ranch with a variety of programming throughout the year. Ranch Care is Trinity’s innovative and fun, Chris-

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tian-based child care program for kids ages 7-12 and is available only during the summer.

Wee Care Day Care 542 7th Ave W, Durand • (715) 672-

4164 • Wee Care Day Care has been established for 40 years and focuses on a teaching environment where they encourage children to learn through play at the earliest ages. Serving ages 4 weeks through 12 years.

Western Dairyland Head Start: Eau Claire Truax Head Start Center 623 Truax Boulevard, Eau Claire • (715)

834-4498 • truxwdhs@westerndairyland.org • www. westerndairyland.org Western Dairyland’s Head Start Program offers education, health programs, and social services to income-eligible families with children ages 3 to 5. Open Monday-Thursday with AM and PM classes available.

DANCE STUDIOS FOR KIDS

Arthur Murray Dance Studio 401 1/2 S Barstow St., Eau

Claire • (715) 834-6166 • arthurmurrayec@sbcglobal. net • www.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 • www.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 • www.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 • www. 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 • www.enavantdance.com Combination, modern, pointe and jazz.

Jean Marie’s School of Dance 31 W. Spring St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-8635 • www.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 • www.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 • www.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 • www.swanlakeballetstudio.com A classic ballet studio featuring classes for ages 3 to adult.

MUSEUMS

Chippewa Valley Museum 1204 Carson Park Drive,

Eau Claire • (715) 834-7871 • www.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 • www.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 • www.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 • www.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.

MUSIC LESSONS

Band Lessons on Broadway 902 North Broadway Street,

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

Eau Claire Music School 1620 Ohm Avenue, Eau Claire

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

Morgan Music 2405 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 834-7177 • www.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 • www.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 • (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 • www.chippewafallslibrary.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 • www.ecpubliclibrary. info/kids.

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

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

University Library (Robert S. Swanson Learning Center) 315 10th Avenue E, Menomonie • 715-232-1215 •

www.uwstout.edu.

SCOUTING

Boy Scouts of America 710 S Hastings Way, Eau Claire

• (715) 832-6671 • www.scouting.org One of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizaitons. BSA provides a program for young people to develop physical fitness, trains them in the responsibilities of citizenship, and builds character.

Girl Scouts of America 4222 Oakwood Hills Pkwy, Eau Claire • (715) 835-5331 • www.girlscouts.org Girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls working together. Through community service projects, sports, cultural exchanges, and environmental stewardship programs, girls develop to their full individual potential.