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Issue # 429 • June 10, 2021

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Celebrating Those Who Work for a More Inclusive, Equitable Community FROM VOLUME ONE PUBLISHER NICK MEYER

SO IT FINALLY LOOKS LIKE WE’RE GONNA HAVE A REAL SUMMER. One of those honest-to-goodness, jam-packed, can’t-get-enough Chippewa Valley summers that we all know and love so much. And wow, at this point... we all deserve it. With that in mind we put together the Best of Summer issue you have in your very hands, previewing all the amazing opportunities before you to once again live life like it’s meant to be lived. So be safe, and soak up this summer in the best way you know how. But, this issue has even more than just that.

Featured on page 72 you’ll also find three wonderful articles by Volume One’s Rebecca Mennecke, profiling the recipients of the first ever Uniting Bridges Diversity Awards. The partnership to create these awards was formed

when Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton and her nonprofit, Uniting Bridges – which combines the forces of many local organizations advocating on behalf of under-represented groups in the Chippewa Valley – came to Volume One to help launch this program. We were thrilled at the opportunity to shed light on the work of these individuals and groups and are excited to publish the profiles just in time for them each to be honored at Juneteenth, the holiday marking the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. Juneteenth will be celebrated at the Pine Pavillion in Carson Park at 2pm on Saturday, June 19, in an event open to the entire community.

Learn more about the honorees and the awards – presented by the Pablo Group – at VolumeOne.org/DiversityAwards.

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Contributors DESIGNER

DESIGNER

TAYLOR MCCUMBER HLEEDA LOR is not a

fan of the humidity, but her plants LOVE it.

TOM GIFFEY has just

REBECCA MENNECKE

sometimes wonders what would happen if she changed all the fonts in Volume One to Wingdings.

EDITOR

EDITOR

is super excited to take her flamingo Doris, sister to our flamingo on the cover, out on the water and catch some rays.

hung up his virtual teacher hat, probably forever. Good luck to the Pandemic Pod Class of 2021!

LISTINGS

WRITER

always lets that first sunburn of the season teach her a valuable lesson about not underestimating the power of the sun on her fair skin.

EVA PAULUS is

already too sweaty.

PARKER REED is

going through face mask whiplash.

JAMES JOHONNOTT

might not always go outside, but he is thankful to now have the option.

BARBARA ARNOLD LINDSEY QUINNIES

WRITER

LOCAL STORE

ILLUSTRATOR

PHOTOGRAPHER

ANDREA PAULSETH

reminds you that it is “sun’s out, guns out” season.

loves her new Baseman hardwood floors so she’s think’n ’bout making her great room a half court. Hoops anyone?

VIDEO

MIKE PAULUS does

not mix with water.

thinks the birds living in his soffit should know how to fly by now, and are free to leave any time.

BRIAN MAKI wonders

if there’s a correlation betweenbeingsocially distant and emotionally distant? Or is it acceptabletosimplybe equidistant?

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CHASE KUNKEL

doesn’t care if the pool is freezing, he’s jumpin’ in.

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* BIO OF THE FORTNIGHT

On The Cover “The Inflatable Fairfax Flamingo” by Hleeda Lor, Taylor McCumber, & Joel Pearish • With good news coming every day now, when our staff brainstormed this issue’s special Best of Summer cover, we knew we wanted to bring in a little fun after an obviously tough year. And what’s more fun than an inflatable flamingo at Fairfax Pool on Eau Claire’s southside?

So the team took off for a swim, camera in hand. Once we got the shot, we layered in some zig-zaggy illustrative elements, which can also be found throughout this entire issue, to add vibrancy and color to the whole publication. Poof – instant summer fun. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did creating it!

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Your Guide to a

Sizzlin’

Summer If you’re going to sweat it this summer, you might as well have fun doing it – and there’s more to do than ever around the Chippewa Valley. I mean, heck, we live in western Wisconsin, where the weather’s perfect, the people are friendly, we have the best cheese curds on Earth, and – now that the number of COVID cases are going down thanks to vaccination efforts – it looks like this summer is going to be a busy one! Get down and dirty with some paintball, move and groove at your favorite music festivals, catch a game at Carson Park with the Eau Claire Express, watch the Ski Sprites defy gravity on water, bring a splash of color to your neighborhood with Chalkfest, or get a load of those mouth-watering funnel cakes

see what’s inside!

at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair. Take in all the sights and sounds of the summer season with this handy dandy guide to the best of summer. And, hey – while you’re on the go, don’t forget to pack some sunscreen, water, and sunglasses. Keep it beachy keen, Chippewa Valley!

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KEEPING IT COUNTRY!

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Country Fest is back for the summer! From June 24-26, check out headliners Kane Brown, Dierks Bentley, and Thomas Rhett. Snag your tickets | JUNE 10, 2021 www.VolumeOne.org online at countryfest.com.

PHOTO CREDIT: BRANDEN NALL

LISTEN UP! listings by James Johonnott

Hear that? That’s the sweet sound of summer – an array of acoustic activities to shake you from your air-conditioned slumber, including cacophonous concert series, fun-filled festivals, and awesome artistic activities to lure you to the great outdoors, beyond the front door of the hermit holes we’ve been hibernating in for the past year. Feast your eyes (and ears!) on these events slated for the summer.

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ENTERTAINMENT – ECCT PRESENTS “MADAGASCAR”

Jun. 11, 7:30-9pm; Jun. 12, 10-11:30am, 1:30-3pm; Jun. 13, 1:30-3pm • The Lismore Hotel, 333 Gibson Street, Eau Claire • $24/Adults, $20/Seniors, $14/ Students, $10/Youth • All Ages • (715) 839-8877 • ecct.org/tickets Get crack-a-lackin’ with Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria and those hilarious penguins as they escape the Central Park Zoo and journey to King Julien’s Madagascar.

MACS CELEBRATES 140 YEARS Jun. 12, 11am-10pm • Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 225 Edward St., Chippewa Falls • Free • All Ages • (715) 723-0538 • mcdonellareacatholicschools.org Three live bands throughout the day (Cathy Reitz & 7 Swing, Kelsey Miles, IN2ITION), bucket raffles, a Sheepshead tournament, kids activities, food and beverages.

COUNTRY FEST Jun. 23-26 • Cadott • countryfest.com Featuring headliners Kane Brown on Thursday, Dierks Bentley on Friday, and Thomas Rhett on Saturday. Kickoff party on Wednesday exclusive for 3-day ticket holders featuring Neal McCoy. Tickets and camping information available online.

MENOMONIE PRIDE DRAG SHOW FUNDRAISER Jun. 26, 7pm • Zymurgy Brewing,

624 Main Street. E, Menomonie • $25-35 • volumeonetickets.org Hosted by Monica Bluebyll. Music by DJ Frank Cupery of Form Entertainment. Doors open at 6:30pm. Dance party after the show. After party at 11pm.

THE WAY UP NORTH SHOW Jun. 26,

10pm • Every Buddy’s Bar, 19 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls • $5 • 21+ • Find it on Facebook Bands featured include Young Beezy, DJ Vacay, Fangz, Bkupps, TRM3, Caesar Reddington, and co headlining King Myles. Doors at 7pm.

CAMPOUT IN THE PINES FEATURING GOOSE Jul. 2-3 • The Pines Music Park,

Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • cvlgbt.org Vendors, game booths, DJ, and annual Drag in the Park show (3pm) featuring local drag performers.

5024 Crescent Avenue, Eau Claire • Campout admission on website • pinesmusicpark.com Goose’s music is the culmination of a rich history between friends of differing ages and experiences from the same small town in Connecticut, drawn together through a deep love of music and storytelling.

CINDER CITY DAYS CONCERT: EDDIE MONTGOMERY Jun. 12, 4-10pm • River

SUE ORFIELD BAND CHARITY EVENT Jul. 3, 2-7pm • Knights of Columbus,

CHIPPEWA VALLEY PRIDE IN THE PARK Jun. 12, 11am-4pm • Phoenix Park, 330

Prairie Park, 1419 Front Porch Place, Altoona • $39 GA, $49 reserved seating, $69+ VIP • volumeonetickets.org Featuring Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry with special guests The Swon Brothers and opening act Ember.

NORTHWOODS BLUES FESTIVAL Jun.

18-19 • Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 225 Edward St., Chippewa Falls • Ticket package information online • northwoodsbluesfest.com Featured artists include Southern Hospitality, Howard “Guitar” Luedtke, Ghost Town Blues Band, Ivy Ford, Cash Box Kings, and more.

FORGE FEST Jun. 18 • Artisan Forge Studios,

Eau Claire • $15 adv, $20 door • artisanforgestudios.com The first of many concerts to be hosted at Artisan Forge. Live jazz, featuring Sue Orfield, hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and more. Event starts at 6:30pm, music at 7:30pm.

CHIPPEWA VALLEY JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION Jun. 19, 2pm • Pine Pavilion, Carson Park, 741 Pavillion Drive, Eau Claire • FREE • facebook.com/ECJuneteenthCelebration A yearly celebration of freedom, diversity, and achievement, Juneteenth recognizes the end of slavery in 1865. Featuring music from Irie Sol, Naalia, and Samantha Moon, with spoken-word performance from Daminius the Artist.

JEANNE ANDERSON, LOCAL AUTHOR Jun. 19, 2-4pm • Bookends on Main, 214 E.

Main St., Menomonie • www.bookendsonmain.com Anderson will talk about the local history book she has written, “Where the Lilacs Grow: The Story of Happy Island and Old Meridean” at Bookends on Main and will make a short presentation at 2:30. Anderson has many photographs and memories to share.

BEST OF SUMMER!

236 Pumphouse Road, Chippewa Falls • No cost.

Donations accepted for Sojourner House homeless shelter • All Ages • (715) 720-9601 Enjoy music and dancing to the spectacularly fun Sue Orfield Band.

No admission, but they’re accepting donations to help the Sojourner House homeless shelter. Refreshments available.

NORTHERN WISCONSIN STATE FAIR

July 7-11 • Northern Wisconsin State Fairground, Chippewa Falls • nwsf.com In addition to carnvival rides, fair food, and fun galore, the Northern Wisconsin State Fair also sports a fantastic lineup of national music acts like LANCO, Hairball, the Blue Oyster Cult & Grand Funk Railroad, Kids from Wisconsin, and Trace Adkins

MADISON COUNTY BAND & THE GATORS Jul. 9, 5-11pm • Cowboy Jack’s Altoona,

PHOTO BY ADAM SMITH

BEST FREE ENTERTAINMENT OPTION 1. VOLUME ONE’S SOUNDS LIKE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2. IRVINE PARK, CHIPPEWA FALLS 3. SCULPTURE TOUR EAU CLAIRE Sharing entertainment with each other is a gift that keeps on giving, especially when that entertainment is free. Dozens of diverse local bands and artists take the stage during Volume One’s Sounds Like Summer Concert Series in Phoenix Park, showcasing the musical talent in the Chippewa Valley. (The 2020 season was lost to COVID-19, but keep your fingers crossed for 2021.) When the guitars and amps have cooled down, Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls and the Sculpture Tour Eau Claire offer free entertainment opportunities that Chippewa Vallians can enjoy year round. –Parker Reed

1432 Front Porch Place, Altoona • FREE • All Ages • (715) 514-3289 • The Madison County Band as seen at Country Fest. The fun starts at 5pm for the opening act, The Gators, and Madison County taking the stage at 7:30pm

COUNTRY JAM Jul. 15-17 • Country Jam

Festgrounds • $169 3-day admission, $109 one-day admission; more pricing options available. • countryjamwi.com Morgan Wallen, HARDY, and Rodney Atkins will be hitting the Country Jam stage for the first time, while fan favorites Phil Vassar, BlackHawk and Tracy Lawrence will return to the stage.

ROCK FEST Jul. 15-17 • Rock Fest Grounds,

24447 County HWY S, Cadott • Ticket package information online • rock-fest.com Featuring performances

by Rob Zombie, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Staind, Danzig, of Mice & Men, and more.

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APW PRESENTS SUMMER MELTDOWN FEATURING CURRENT IMPACT SUPERSTAR HERNANDEZ Aug. 28, 5-9pm • Eau

ONEFEST | CHRISTIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL Jul. 23-25

• Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 225 Edward St., Chippewa Falls • Tickets range from $30-75 • All Ages • (715) 379-3742 • one-fest. com Showcasing 14 bands (national and regional), ministries and vendors , and many family friendly activities. National Artists include Danny Gokey, Rend Collective, Micah Tyler, 7eventh Time Down and many more.

Claire Sport Warehouse, 2983 11th St., Eau Claire • $30 for Front Row, $25 for 2nd row, $15 for GA, FREE for kids 8 and under • All Ages • (715) 404-8737 • More on Facebook Featuring TNA tag team champion (LAX) and current Impact Wrestling Superstar, “Super-Mex”Hernandez, among other highlights.

ZYMURDERFEST 2021 | DEATH METAL MUSIC MINIFESTIVAL Aug.

Memorial Park, Durand • bluesonthechippewa.com A free event featuring local blues musicians. A 2021 event is planned, but details are TBA.

7, 7pm • Zymurgy Brewing, 624 Main Street.

E, Menomonie • $10 Advance, $15 Door • 21+ • volumeonetickets.org Death Metal returns to Menomonie at Zymurgy Brewing Company. Putrid Pile headlines with Casket Robbery, featuring Coffin Rites, Waste & Begravement. Celebrate the brewer’s birthday with metal, special beer releases for the event, and discount tap prices for dressing up in corpse paint and/or costume.

MOVIES AT THE CHIPPEWA RIVERFRONT Aug. 7, 8pm • Riverfront Park, Bridge St. and River St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • Find it on Facebook Watch a movie under the stars on a large projection screen. A limited number of food trucks will be available.

CHRIS KROEZE IN CONCERT Aug. 12,

6-9pm • Durand Brewing Company, N6649 Wisconsin 25, Durand • Ticket Price TBA, kids 10 and under are FREE with parents • All Ages • volumeonetickets.org Chris Kroeze, runnerup on NBC’s The Voice, is coming to Durand Brewing Company.

OVERTIME LIVE Aug. 21, 7pm • Every Bud-

dy’s Bar, 19 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls • $20-30 • facebook.com/everybuddysbarandgrill OverTime sets out on its 20th US tour. A mix of country, rock, hip hop, and high energy feel with his Blue Collar Soldiers Band.

BLUE OX BOUND

Check out the best of bluegrass and beyond at this year’s Blue Ox Music Festival, slated for August 19-21.

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PETER, PAUL AND MARY TRIBUTE FEATURING DANVILLE Aug. 24, noon

• The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $15 show only, $27 show and lunch • cvca.net A faithful recreation of the concerts of legendary folk trio Peter, Paul, and Mary featuring Danville. Includes a box lunch option with beverage. Cash bar available.

BLUES ON THE CHIPPEWA Aug. 6-8 •

BLUE OX MUSIC FESTIVAL Aug. 19- 22

• Pines Music Park • 3-day and 2-day tickets available • Find it on Facebook Founded in 2015, the Blue Ox Music Festival is an intimate music festival of folk, bluegrass, Americana music. ‘21 lineup features Pert Near Sandstone, Shakey Graves, Molly Tuttle, and more.

AUTHOR TALK - NICKOLAS BUTLER “GODSPEED” Aug. 25, 7pm • The Heyde

Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • cvca.net In this riveting new novel by the bestselling and award-winning author of Shotgun Lovesongs, three troubled construction workers get entangled in a dangerous plan against an impossible deadline.

ALL SUMMER LONG EVENTS –

SOUNDS LIKE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Thursdays from Jun. 17 to Aug. 26,

6:30pm • Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • volumeone.org/sites/concerts The Sounds Like Summer Concert Series is Volume One’s Thursday night gig in downtown Eau Claire’s Phoenix Park. Local bands play to crowds each night on the banks of the Chippewa River in June, July, and August. Multiple food vendors will have food for sale. Pets are allowed at the concert.

Summer Play - Food Trucks & Live Music at Woodwind Park Jun. 11, 6-9pm; Jun. 18, 6-9pm; Jun. 20, noon-3pm; Jul. 10, 6-9pm; Jul. 18, 11am-3pm; Jul.

23, 6-9pm; Jul. 31, 4-7pm; Aug. 6, 6-9pm; Aug. 14, 5-8pm; Aug. 20, 6-9pm; Aug. 28, 4-8pm • Woodwind Park, Wheeler • facebook.com/WoodWindPark The new Woodwind Park (formerly Deepwood Ski & Golf) will host music and food trucks all summer long. Schedule of music and trucks online.

MUSIC OVER MENOMIN Thursdays, Jul.

1-29, 7-8:30pm • Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie • FREE • menomonielibrary.org Live music on the lawn of the Menomonie Public Library, played over scenic Lake Menomin.

KICK’N IT COUNTRY MUSIC SERIES

Mondays, Jul. 5 - Aug. 30, 6:30pm • River Prairie Park, 1419 Front Porch Place, Altoona • FREE • facebook.com/kickinitcountrysummerconcertseries Country music in the Prevea Amphitheater at River Prairie Park. Plenty of room to get your hoedown on.

TUESDAY NIGHT BLUES Tuesdays, Jul. 6

to Aug. 31, 6:30-8:30pm • Owen Park, 1st Ave. and Water St., Eau Claire • chippewavalleyblues.com/ tnb Blues and blues-inspired music from local and regional favorites in Owen Park. Family friendly venue, with food and vendors on-site.

ROCK’N ON THE RIVER MUSIC SERIES Wednesdays from Jul. 7 to Aug. 26, 6:30pm •

River Prairie Park, Altoona • FREE • facebook.com/ rocknontheriversummerconcertseries Classic rock’n roll at the Prevea Amphitheater. Plenty of room to dance. Food trucks on site.

MUSIC AT RIVERFRONT PARK Sundays from Jul. 18 to Aug. 29, 6pm • Riverfront Park, Bridge St. and River St., Chippewa Falls • facebook. com/atthechippewariverfront Live music at the new Riverfront Park. Also hosts movie screenings on select Saturdays.

ZYMURGY OPEN MIC Every Thursday

until Jun. 24, 6-10pm • Zymurgy Brewing, 624 Main Street. E, Menomonie • FREE • 21+ • zymurgybrew. com Time to dust off those vocal cords and tighten those guitar strings - it’s Zymurgy Brewing Co’s weekly open mic night.

LATE NIGHT JAZZ AT THE LAKELY

Select Saturdays, 8:30-11:30pm • The Lakely, 516 Galloway Street, Eau Claire • FREE • theoxbowhotel.com Live jazz is back at The Lakely. Featuring local favorites like Sue Orfield, Josh Gallagher, the Jeremy Boettcher Trio and more.

LISTEN UP! FOLK MUSIC IN THE VALLEY EXHIBIT Chippewa Valley Museum,

1204 E. Half Moon DR, Eau Claire • $10 for adults, $8 for seniors 62+, $5 for youth (age 5-17) and students with valid id, age 4 and under free.

Chippewa Valley Museum Members free. • All Ages • (715) 834-7871 • cvmuseum.com Discover the great diversity of musical traditions in the Chippewa Valley in this new, original exhibit. Listen Up! encourages you to listen, watch, and learn how music communicates values, memories, and community.

Music ranges from old-time lumberjack tunes to Tierra Caliente music performed by 21st-century Mexican immigrants.

BANBURY PLACE FIRST FRIDAY MARKET First Fridays 3, 4-8pm • Banbury 13,

930 Galloway Street, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages 20+ shops with open doors, a historic museum, and more at Banbury 13. Plus, they’ve got a brand new elevator ready to visit all three floors. Look for the green awning.

NUTS, BOLTS, & NATURE-THE SCULPTURES AND PAINTINGS OF STEVE & ROLLEY BATEMAN Tues-Fri

until Jul. 2, 5-7pm • Artisan Forge Studios • FREE • artisanforgestudios.com Presenting the work of father and son team Steve and Rolley Bateman, and the art of Steve’s daughter Iris Capra Bateman in her first gallery showing. Each family member has a distinctive style of artistic expression: from nuts, bolts, and metal, heavily textured 3 dimensional paintings of trees, to fun and colorful digital design work.

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WEEKLY OUTDOOR GIG survival guide SUMMER MUSIC SERIES SOUNDS LIKE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Thursdays, Jun 17-Aug 26 • 6:30-8:30pm

ROCK’N ON THE RIVER Wednesdays, Jul 7 - Aug 26 • 6:30pm

Volume One’s Thursday night gig in downtown Eau Claire’s Phoenix Park. Local bands play to crowds each night on the banks of the Chippewa River in June, July, and August. Multiple food vendors will have food for sale. Pets are allowed at the concert.

Phoenix Park • Eau Claire • volumeone.org/concerts

TUESDAY NIGHT BLUES Tuesdays, Jul 6 - Aug 31 • 6:30-8:30pm

Classic rock’n roll at the Prevea Amphitheater.

Plenty of room to dance. Food trucks on site.

Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery hosts live music outdoors with food trucks on-site. Check their website for a full schedule.

River Prairie Park • Altoona F rock’nontheriversummerconcertseries

Chippewa Falls • dixonsapples.com/live-music

MUSIC OVER MENOMIN Thursdays, Jul 7-29 • 7-8:30pm

JEREMIAH’S BULLFROG FISH FARM Select Saturdays and Sundays • 1:30pm

Live music on the lawn of the Menomonie Public Library, played over scenic Lake Menomin.

Blues and blues-inspired music from local and regional favorites in Owen Park. Family friendly venue, with food and vendors on-site.

Owen Park • Eau Claire • chippewavalleyblues.com

KICK’N IT COUNTRY Mondays, Jul 5 - Aug 31 • 6:30pm Country music in the Prevea Amphitheater at River Prairie Park. Plenty of room to get your hoedown on.

River Prairie Park • Altoona F kickinitcountrysummerconcertseries

DIXON’S AUTUMN HARVEST WINERY Select Saturdays and Sundays • 1-4pm

Catch some fish, eat a shorelunch meal, and listen to some live tunes while relaxing in the casual atmosphere of the fish farm.

Menomonie Public Library • Menomonie menomonielibrary.org/music-over-menomin

Menomonie • eatmyfish.com

RIVERFRONT PARK MUSIC Sundays, Jul 18-Aug 29 • 6pm

VINO CAPPUCCINO Saturdays & Select Fridays • 5:30-7:30pm

Live music at the new Riverfront Park. Also hosts movie screenings on select Saturdays.

Catch some fish, eat a shorelunch meal, and listen to some live tunes while relaxing in the casual atmosphere of the fish farm.

Riverfront Park • Chippewa Falls F atthechippewariverfront

Elk Mound • vinocappuccinobistro.com

THE 7-DAY CALENDAR Take a look at what outdoor music is happening practically every night of the week in the Chippewa Valley.

Go to one or go to all of ‘em if you want! Just bring a lawn chair and enjoy!

sunday 6:00 PM SUNDAY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES @ RIVERFRONT PARK CHIPPEWA FALLS

monday 5:30 PM FUSION @ FOUR SEASONS CONERT SERIES ALTOONA +

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tuesday 6:30 PM TUESDAY NIGHT BLUES EAU CLAIRE

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NORTHWOODS BLUES FESTIVAL

Riverfont Park • Chippewa Falls • northwoodsbluesfest.com Nothing but blues. Featured artists include Southern Hospitality, Howard “Guitar” Luedtke, Ghost Town Blues Band, Ivy Ford, Cash Box Kings, and more.

COUNTRY FEST

Country Fest Grounds • cadott • countryfest.com Featuring headliners Kane Brown on Thursday, Dierks Bentley on Friday, and Thomas Rhett on Saturday. Kickoff party on Wednesday exclusive for 3-day ticket holders featuring Neal McCoy. Tickets and camping information available online.

ROCK FEST

Rock Fest Grounds • cadott • rock-fest.com Music and author readings will take place outdoors, including performances by Sweater People, Cathy Reitz Trio, and FlowT. Convention center art show will limit attendees to 60 people.

COUNTRY JAM

Country Jam Festgrounds • eau claire • countryjamwi.com Country Jam 2021 is back with a diverse lineup of 20+ acts on three stages, including three or a new to Jam Fans. Morgan Wallen, HARDY, and Rodney Atkins will be hitting the Country Jam stage for the first time, while fan favorites Phil Vassar, BlackHawk and Tracy Lawrence will return to the stage.

ONE FEST CHRISTIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Northern Wi State Fairgrounds • Chippewa Falls • one-fest.com OneFest 2021 is a Christian Music Festival in Chippewa Falls.

Showcasing 14 bands, ministries + vendors, and family-friendly activities. National Artists include Danny Gokey, Rend Collective, Micah Tyler, 7eventh Time Down and many more. Also featuring Aaron Scott (2020 voice contestant) from Tomah, WI.

BLUES ON THE CHIPPEWA

Memorial Park • durand • bluesonthechippewa.com A free event featuring local blues musicians. A 2021 event is planned, but details are TBA.

ASHLEY FOR THE ARTS

Memorial Park • arcadia • ashleyforthearts.com Hosted by Ashley Furniture, this massive charity event hosts world-class music, kids activities, arts & crafts fair, family fun, and more. Music lineup features Jefferson Starship, Toby Keith, Switchfoot, Barenaked Ladies, and Foreigner.

BLUE OX MUSIC FESTIVAL

Pines Music Park • eau claire • blueoxmusicfestival.com Founded in 2015, the Blue Ox Music Festival is an intimate music festival of folk, bluegrass, Americana music. ‘21 lineup features Pert Near Sandstone, Shakey Graves, Molly Tuttle, and more.

BEST OF SUMMER!

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BEST MUSIC FESTIVAL 1. COUNTRY FEST 2. ROCK FEST 3. COUNTRY JAM Country Fest is one of the largest country music festivals in the nation, hosting more than 20,000 attendees in the countryside near Cadott each of its three days. Sharing festival grounds and hopes for future events, Rock Fest brings some of the largest hard rock/metal acts to the Chippewa Valley each July. Also reflecting the region’s love of country music, Eau Claire’s Country Jam is aiming to bring the music and the fun back to the Valley this summer. –Parker Reed

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CHALK UP THE

CHIPPEWA VALLEY THIS SUMMER AT CHALKFEST

bring a splash of color to anywhere in the Valley through July 18 with this year’s virtual Chalkfest words:

Rebecca Mennecke

The entire Chippewa Valley is your canvas at this year’s virtual Chalkfest! Get creative, think outside the box, and get some pals involved to concoct your captivating chalk creations. Register online at VolumeOne.org/Chalkfest at any time, take as much time as you want to draw – and create your art wherever you’d like – and submit your artwork by July 18.

The online gallery will open for viewing and voting from July 22 to Aug. 1, with final winners announced Aug. 5. the Chalkfest and Volume One social media pages will share videos and photos of art in progress for the community to check out.

Want to submit your photos? Tag @VolumeOne on Facebook and Instagram.

Registration costs just $5 and is open to anyone in Eau Claire, Chippewa, and Dunn counties.

Register in one of the following categories: single adult (18+),

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group adult (18+), single child (four age brackets), group child (four age brackets), and family (mixed group of children and adults).

You can use any kind of chalk, but true chalk pastels usually give artists a better result. We recommend the Koss Artist Soft Pastels, which you can purchase from Volume One and The Local Store in a 48 pack, 24 pack, 12 pack, and/ or packs of three black and three white. Need more of one specific color? No problem! Individual pastels will be sold for 50 cents each.

Check the weather forecast to be sure your creations aren’t destroyed by pesky rain and thunderstorms, lather up with sunscreen, and be cognizant of people who might like to walk on the sidewalk.

Be courteous and polite. We’re all here just to have fun!

For more details – and tips on making the best chalk creation – visit VolumeOne.org/Chalkfest.

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Anything is “popsicle” in the Chippewa Valley, especially with no shortage of sweet new ice cream shops. 44 Below (above) in River Prairie serves up unique | JUNE 10, 2021 www.VolumeOne.org ice cream nachos.

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Savor the flavor of summer foods with no shortage of mouthwateringly good eats. From homemade gyros, tacos, barbecue, hot dogs, to pizza, donuts, ice cream, and more, grab classic street grub at no shortage of food truck festivals this summer, or check out your favorite fair foods at a number of festivals. While you’re at it, hit up your favorite local breweries and wineries to try their tangy summer drinks, or go on a Tour de Ice Cream to all the sweet, new ice cream shops in the Chippewa Valley, which you can read about on page 21.

LOCAL FOOD TRUCKS Find your favorite food truck — THE BIG WEENY (715) 833-2120 • facebook.

com/TheBigWeeny The Big Weeny will fill your appetite for classic summer fare, including hot dogs, brats, chili dogs, popcorn, and kettle corn. You’ll find them out and about in the Eau Claire area.

BUBBLES BBQ facebook.com/bub-

blesbbq/ Bubbles smokes their own meats – including brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and pulled chicken – and make their own sauces. New this year is the Beast Burger, a combination of elk, bison, Wagyu Beef, and wild boar in a patty topped with bacon bits and cheese.

DAVIS DOGS (715) 505-0922 • facebook.com/

davisdogsllc Davis Dogs is all about the hot dogs.

Whether you like them plain, covered in cheese and peppers, Chicago style, or even wrapped in bacon, Davis has you covered.

DHIMITERS GYROS facebook.com/Dhimit-

ersGyros Dhimiters Gyros now runs a mobile food truck, serving their gyros around town. Dhimiters Gyros feature a 70% lamb to 30% beef ratio, the highest lamb ratio in town. They also serve spinach pie, and other Greek specialties.

FIRE TRUCK PIZZA 715-642-0252 •

facebook.com/firetruckpizza Featuring artisan pizza, hand-stretched and topped fresh. Six staple varieties are always on the menu, with the occasional featured gourmet pizza making an appearance. Look for them at local events, or bring them to catering your event.

GUAC & ROLL facebook.com/

GuacNRollArcadia Preparing tacos, sopes, tortas, quesadillas, nachos, burritos and more. Meat options

include chicken, barbacoa, asada, and al pastor. Can be hired to cater events. Family-owned and operated out of Arcadia, WI.

HOLY DONUTS facebook.com/HolyDo-

BEST OF SUMMER!

nutsWI At the age of 16, Myron Marko transformed a passion for donuts into a trailer-turned-donut shop. Some featured donuts (such as Key Lime Pie, Raspberry Lemonade, Orange Dream, Grandma’s Apple Crisp, Midwest Maple, and The Fall Fest) vary by seasons while others (Glaze ‘n Sprinkles, Butterfinger Bomb, The Cloud, and Cinna-Yum) are Holy Donuts staples.

THE HUBB FOOD TRUCK facebook.

com/TheHubbEC The Hubb allows diners to travel around the world without leaving the Valley. Curb your appetite with specialties like gyros, reubens, Southern pork fritters, and smoked mac-and-cheese bites.

IPIEROGI ipierogi.com iPierogi keeps Polish

food traditions alive with homemade style pierogis and other traditional Polish favorites. Serving pierogis, Polish sausage, stuffed cabbage (Golbaki), potato pancakes, and crepes (Nalesniki).

LIFE SUPPORT BBQ facebook.com/Life-

SupportBBQeauclaire Need tasty barbecue, stat?

Life Support BBQ will provide the meaty jolt your tastebuds need. With the help of their specialized smoker-outfitted trailer – dubbed the “Hambulance” – Life Support specializes in mouth-watering roasted pork. Works with any budget.

THE MARIGOLD CAFE (715) 563-4069

• facebook.com/themarigoldcafe This mobile cafe specializes in Italian panini sandwiches as well as sweet treats such as gelato with semifreddo (grilled Italian cake) and affogato (gelato with a shot of espresso). You’ll find it popping up across the Chippewa Valley and beyond.

ROSY’S TEXAS OUTPOST facebook.com/

Rosys-Texas-Outpost Serves up soft or hard shell tacos, super tacos, burritos, super burritos, chips & cheese, taco salsa, and fiesta chips. Pick your sauce from their variety of homemade selections of mild, medium, hot, and “hurt ya.” Their portions are generous and tasty.

SMOKESTREAM facebook.com/

SmokeStreamFoodTruck Combines the classic intrigue of a food truck with an eclectic and eccentric menu. Its menu features street food classics with a music-themed twist, including Tupaco Tacos, the Snoop Dog, and Macklemore mac’n’cheese. The truck’s smoker and charbroiler produce mouthwatering barbeque and good old comfort food.

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BEST FOOD EVENT 1. TOGETHER FARMS BURGER NIGHTS 2. FARM TO FORK RETREAT – PIZZA NIGHT 3. COVIZZA POP-UP PIZZERIA Chippewa Valley gourmands got to celebrate this year, which is probably why there was a tie in this category. Unsurprisingly, Burger Night at Together Farms (W93 Norden Road, Mondovi) came in first by a landslide. With rolling hills, mouth-watering food, and a few cute pups to pet, it just doesn’t get any better. Farm to Fork (S193 County Road BB, Mondovi) came in second place, with rustic wood-fired pizza to match beautiful surroundings. Students created cuisine from around the globe at the Chippewa Valley Technical College Culinary Pop-Ups, tying with Covizza, a delicious pop-up pizza experience using space at The Informalist in downtown Eau Claire. –Cullen Ryan

TUTTO BENE WOOD FIRED PIZZA

(715) 797-2370 • Find it on Facebook It’s all good (that’s what “tutto bene” means in Italian) when it comes to this mobile wood-fired pizza restaurant.

(They’re not technically a truck, but we’re putting them on this list anyway!) Tutto Bene offers up thin-crust pies with toppings from the familiar (pepperoni and mozzarella) to the adventurous (roasted squash and caramelized onions).

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TOUR DE ICE CREAM

We Sent a Volume One Writer To Every Local Ice Cream Shop in the Chippewa Valley. Here’s the Scoop.

Haveyounoticedtheproliferationofsweetscoopshopsaroundlately?Wecertainlyhave!

Our correspondent visited every ice cream shop in the Chippewa Valley in one week, finding the finest flavors and sweetest scoops.

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Volume One writer Kellie Williams (left) tried every local ice cream shop, and found it hard to pick a fav!

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AVE YOU NOTICED THE SWEET ICE CREAM shops popping up around the Chippewa Valley? While some may see it as a bit over the top (no pun intended), I see it as one more thing that makes our community “legendairy.” To get a sense of the ice cream scene – and truly find the finest flavors and sweetest scoops – Volume One asked me to find local ice cream shops that are truly the perfect place to melt for. Who would say no to an ice cream crawl?!

C&J’s CANDY STORE AND SCOOP SHOPPE

RAMONE’S ICE CREAM PARLOR

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503 GALLOWAY ST., EAU CLAIRE On my list of favorite things in this world is the smell of waffle cones and sweet ice cream inside Ramone’s Ice Cream Parlor in downtown Eau Claire. At this quaint, homey shop, I got a homemade waffle cone filled one of Ramone’s bestsellers, This $&@! Just Got Serious. With salty and sweet caramel-y cashew goodness, this $&@! really did just get serious.

OLSON’S ICE CREAM 80 S BARSTOW ST., EAU CLAIRE 611 N. BRIDGE ST., CHIPPEWA FALLS If you have a hard time making decisions, let me warn you that Olson’s has a formidable 36 flavors. I’ll be honest: I was that person who paced back and forth trying to decide. I was tempted by Lemon Summer Shandy – a collaboration with Leinenkugel’s brewery – but I ultimately decided on Chocolate Monster in a chocolate-dipped waffle cone. This was my third ice cream of the day, I hate to admit this, but I made a major party foul and couldn’t finish it. There may be such a thing as too much of a good thing.

MONSTER SCOOP 424 N. BRIDGE ST., CHIPPEWA FALLS 2610 CRAIG ROAD, EAU CLAIRE This place lives up to its name: the scoops are monster sized! While they mostly serve Cedar Crest ice cream, they do have a few homemade options. When I was told they were out of their bestseller Monster Mix Oreo Cookie, I shamelessly asked if they would scrape the bottom of the tub so I could at least taste it. It was one of the best cookies-and-cream ice creams I’ve ever had. Nonetheless, I settled for the homemade Monster Mix Maple Nut, which was also delicious.

342 MAIN ST., MENOMONIE Ice cream? Candy? Together?! Say no more. I got all the warm, fuzzy feelings when I rolled up to this cute shop. It has a vintage-candy-shop vibe that I just adore. I went for a scoop of German Chocolate Cake this time, with crunchy salty pecans and caramel mixed into chocolate coconut ice cream. It was so yummy, I felt like a kid in a candy store, literally!

1488 FRONT PORCH PLACE, ALTOONA Walking up to this ice cream window makes me nostalgic for my hometown root beer stand. 44 Below is in a prime location right across from the splash pad in River Prairie and a short walk from the new Veteran’s Memorial, where I sat on a bench and enjoyed my melting Wisconsin Campfire S’mores ice cream cone.

It tasted just like summer nights by the campfire.

ROADSIDE ICE CREAM & DINER 1160 MENOMONIE ST., EAU CLAIRE On the last day of my weeklong ice cream journey through the Chippewa Valley, I was hoping for just a little bit of ice cream. Maybe just a small one-scoop dish, but that doesn’t exist at Roadside Diner. The portions are massive, and once you smell the food cooking, it has to come with a chili dog side dish. It’s impossible to resist. One of Eau Claire’s best-kept secrets are the homemade Novelty Bars from Roadside.

Similar to – but much larger than – the bars from a chain ice cream place we won’t mention, these mix-in filled ice cream bars will most definitely make you feel gluttonous if you eat an entire bar in one sitting.

THE DANC’N BEAN 2803 E. HAMILTON AVE., EAU CLAIRE When I asked what made The Danc’n Bean different than other ice cream shops in town, the owner proudly declared that they offer 30 flavors of Bridgeman’s ice cream. That creates a nostalgic feel for many locals because there used to be a Bridgeman’s in the London Square Mall. Once my mint green Peppermint Bon Bon ice cream was beautifully scooped into a glass tulip-shaped sundae dish, I quickly forgot how much

ice cream I consumed in the last few days. It was deliciously smooth and loaded with chocolate chips. It was a great end to this expedition.

CASEY’S CREAMERY 4740 KEYSTONE CROSSING, EAU CLAIRE Casey’s Creamery isn’t afraid of experimenting with different flavors, and that’s evident in their vast selection of homemade ice cream, which is churned and served at their Keystone Crossing location. I tried Blue Bubblegum and Dark Chocolate Raspberry, and they had a great, intense flavor. With a continuous rotation of flavors, they find it hard to pinpoint a bestseller.

CUSTER’S CONES 17183 50TH AVE., CHIPPEWA FALLS I know, I’m a terrible ice cream connoisseur. I went everywhere except for Custer’s Cones in Chippewa Falls. After a week of eating almost nothing but ice cream – and having sick kiddos in the house – we just had to call it quits. But, like the other impressive ice cream shops, some top flavors at Custer’s include Birthday Cake, Superman, and Munchie Madness.

They also serve dipped ice cream, chocolate-covered pretzels, chocolatey cashews, yogurt-covered pretzels and peanuts, chocolate meltaways, and other treats.

OTHER NOTABLE MENTIONS You could become 99% ice cream if you tried to eat ice cream from every place in the Chippewa Valley that scoops up sweet cones, so I limited myself to locally owned and operated shops. But, there’s also Coldstone Creamery (4613 Keystone Crossing) and Dairy Queen (six Chippewa Valley locations), as well as likely more in the works …

THE FINAL VERDICT? Every shop I visited had wonderful, friendly people behind the counter ready to scoop my treat. When I started asking questions, they would light up and get excited to share their favorite flavors and what makes them proud of their establishments. I highly recommend trying all of these sweet ice cream shops and finding your own favorite. But seriously – please don’t try to do it all in three days! You’ve got a whole summer ahead of you – pace yourself.

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berryridgeorchard A 25 acre blueberry orchard that offers 7 varieties of pick your own blueberries. In fall, you can buy ready-picked apples and plums.

BUSHEL AND A PECK MARKET 18444

County Hwy OO, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-0133 • apples@bushelandapeckmarket.com • BushelAndaPeckMarket.com Open in early August for pickyour-own apples, raspberries, and plums. Gift shop and bakery on site featuring honey, jams, jellies and syrups.

CONNELL’S FAMILY ORCHARD 19372

Co. Hwy OO, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-5889 • connellsfamilyorchard.com Forty acres of fruit and veggies. Pick tart cherries, blueberries in July, and apples starting in August. Pies, ice cream, carameled apples, jams, honey, and salsas are also available.

FOSTER FARMS STRAWBERRIES W.

Robin Rd., Foster • (715) 835-7407 • facebook.com/ FosterFarmsStrawberries Foster Farm’s is a family owned and operated strawberry farm established in 1979 just south of Foster, WI.

GOVIN’S MEATS & BERRIES SPRING & SUMMER ATTRACTIONS

N6134 670th St, Menomonie • (715) 231-2377 • jgovin@govinsmeatandberries.com • govinsmeatsandberries.com In spring, Govin’s Lambing Barn opens to the public.

In summer, Govin’s has you-pick and pre-picked strawberries. Naturally raised beef, free-range chicken, lamb, and pumpkins also for sale.

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TERRIFIC TACOS

GRAMPA GLENN’S ORGANIC STRAWBERRIES

Rosy’s Texas Outpost serves up tacos, burritos, super burritos, chips and cheese, taco salad, and fiesta chips.

PICK-YOUROWN GARDENS Call ahead for hours and to find out what’s in season!

— AUGUSTA BLUEBERRIES E27020

E Branch Rd., Fairchild • 612-850-9852 • augustablueberries.com Several acres and varieties of cultivate Highbush blueberries in a park-like setting. Picking season runs mid-July through August and early September. Visit online for picking dates and times.

AUTUMN HARVEST WINERY & ORCHARD

19947 Cty Hwy J, Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-1663 • winer@autumnharvestwinery.com • autumnharvestwinery.com Produces 13 varieties of wine including many wines using fruit from their orchard, and a hard cider. Enjoy complimentary wine tasting, sample local cheeses and chocolates, relax on the outdoor patio seating, or peruse the gift shop. Enjoy the beautiful sights of blooming apple trees, flowers and an abundance of wildlife.

BLUEBERRY RIDGE ORCHARD E2795

Hageness Rd., Eleva • (715) 287-3366 • contact@ blueberryridge-orchard.com • facebook.com/blue-

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W11280 Cty Rd. B, Humbird • (715) 9648663 • facebook.com/GrampaGlennsCertifiedOrganicStrawberries • gstuve@centurytel.net Pick certified organic strawberries on the Stuve farmstead. Sampling while picking is a must. Call in advance if you want someone to pick on your behalf.

Eau Claire • (715) 559-0447 • berrygirls@littleberryfarmec.com • littleberryfarmec.com Offering naturally grown strawberries and raspberries that are healthy and delicious. Little Berry Farm do not use any chemicals or sprays. Visit their website or find them on Facebook for more details and information regarding picking dates and times.

MAC’S BERRIES 10439 130th Ave., Bloomer

• (715) 568-1672 They have both u-pick and prepicked strawberries available. We also have pea pods for picking. If you want pre-picked strawberries, call and we’ll reserve them for you to pick up at the farm.

Take a tour and explore the Valley and surrounding region’s finest brews.

— BLOOMER BREWING COMPANY 1526

Martin Road, Bloomer • (715) 271-3967 • bloomerbrewingco.com The Bloomer Brewing Company is the town’s first brewery dating back to before prohibition. The brewery is open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, serving beer and frequently offering special guest food vendors during the Summer. The brewery is available for special parties and events upon request.

BREWERY NONIC 621 4th St. W, Menomonie

• facebook.com/brewerynonic A small, taproom only, truly handcrafted brewery specializing in super fresh beers from a wide variety of influences in a historic building. Built within the old train depot building in historic downtown Menomonie. The brewery features 8 taps, 4 of which are year-round favorites. The remaining are filled with seasonal and experimental concoctions.

THE BREWING PROJEKT 1807 N Oxford

Ave, Eau Claire • thebrewingprojekt.com The Brewing Projekt’s mission is to craft awesome, unique, or hard-to-find ales and lagers. The taproom at the Projekt is right inside of the brewery complete with all the sights, sounds, and smells of the craft.

CHIPPEWA RIVER DISTILLERY & BREWSTER BROS. BREWING CO. 402

W River St, Chippewa Falls • (715) 861-5100 • chippewariverdistillery.com A brewery and distillery in Chippewa Falls with a gorgeous taproom/bar and regular visits from area food trucks. Customers are also able to bring food in or order food there. Check out their rotating selection of award-winning delicious beers and high-quality spirits.

DURAND BREWING COMPANY N6649

State Highway 25, Durand • Find it on Facebook Durand Brewing Company is a new brewery that is just starting operations. It is locally owned by two veterans who love the art of brewing.

FFATS BREWING COMPANY: NANO BREWING & TAP ROOM Brewery: 36447

Main Street // Tap Room: 18517 Blair Street, Whitehall • ffatsbrewingco.com As a brewery, FFATS (Staff spelled backwards) is continually seeking to find your perfect beer match for you. From Pale Ales to Dark Lagers and everything in between, they are committed to helping you find a beer just right for you. Enjoy a relaxed new environment at our TAP ROOM that is inviting with a rustic feel yet first-inclass establishment to socialize and meet friends.

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GUP’S DRIVE IN RESTAURANT

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1018 East Prospect Street • DURAND

Gup’s is a classic, with real carhops, real trays that mysteriously attach to your window, and old school prices. The menu offers burgers, chicken, salads, sandwiches, plus garden burgers and grilled veggie sandwiches. There are many different ways to get your soft serve ice cream, and they make their own root beer.

The menu features burgers, fish, chicken, BBQ, and steak sandwiches, mini tacos, and dogs. Plus pick from fries, rings, hashbrowns, mushrooms, cheese nuggets, poppers, and more. Waffle cones, floats, freezes, shakes, malts, snocones, and Cyclones make for a daunting dessert selection. The ice cream is softserve, and there are 20 options.

111 Gebhardt Rd BLACK RIVER Falls Open April through September, this classic roadside stand has an extensive array of cold, milk-based treats. Flurries, malts and shakes are faves. Burgers grace the top of the menu, but further down are choices like chuckwagon steak sandwich and veggie sub.

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BREWERIES

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K-POINT BREWING AT THE COFFEE GROUNDS 4212 Southtowne Drive, Eau Claire

• (715) 834-1733 • thecoffeegrounds.com/k-pointbrewing Taking its name from a ski jumping term, this nanobrewery adjacent to the Coffee Grounds focuses on brewing small batches of beers “that are never out of style.” Enjoy one of their unique stouts, ales, or lagers paired with food from the café at the Coffee Grounds. Also hosts beer dinners, fish frys, and more.

LAZY MONK BREWING, LLC 97 West

Madison Street, Eau Claire • info@lazymonkbrewing.com • lazymonkbrewing.com Step into the old world, German-style Bier Hall to try over 14 taps, a root beer, and a great atmosphere. They specialize in brewing Bohemian Beers, and also have British and American seasonal beers, plus special limited edition holiday beers. Take home growlers and 4 packs.

LEINENKUGEL’S 124 E. Elm St., Chippewa

Falls • 888-534-6437 • leinie.com Brewing since 1867, Leinenkugel’s is one of America’s oldest craft breweries, boasting a portfolio of several distinctive, flavorful beers inspired by its natural Northwoods surroundings. The brand has put Chippewa Falls on the map for their adventurous array of full-flavored brews in small, high-quality batches.

LUCETTE BREWING COMPANY 910

Hudson Rd., Menomonie • (715) 233-2055 • lucettebrewing.com Lucette takes its name from Paul Bunyan’s girlfriend. Their brews include theFarmer’s Daughter (a blonde ale with coriander) or a highly rated pale ale Ride Again (a drinkable ale with notes of floral and citrus), plus one-of-a-kind small-batch creation. Try their four-beer sampler flights or “guest beers” from other Wisconsin breweries. The Woodfired Eatery serves classic house pizzas, seasonal creations, calzones, and salads.

MODICUM BREWING 3732 Spooner Ave.

Suite A, Altoona • 715-895-8585 • info@modicumbrewing.com • modicumbrewing.com Local craft brewery Modicum Brewing offers a stylish taproom resting in full view of its brew tanks. They pour from a select batch of recipes developed by brewmaster Eric Rykal. Plenty of seating, room for large groups, and tasty snacks from local producers.

NORTHWOODS BREW PUB 50819 West

St., Osseo • (715) 552-0510 • northwoodsbrewpub. com In a new, industrial-style setting, patrons at Northwoods Brewpub can enjoy changing seasonal menus and 29 handcrafted beers as well as six sodas, all brewed on site. Covered outdoor seating will be on a massive new patio.

OLIPHANT BREWING 350 main st suite #2, Somerset • oliphantbrewing.com Trevor and Matt, Oliphant’s official quackers, cycloned through this brewing process to end up in Somerset, WI. Tongue firmly in cheeks, these two are crafting with a diligence previously unknown to them.

OMBIBULOUS BREWING 1419 Win-

chester Way, Altoona • Find it on Facebook The new kid on the scene, Ombibulous Brewing has a handful of classic taps; two east coast IPAs, a stout, a black lager, a honey red lager, and soon a lemon wheat. The taproom is full of prohibition-era aesthetic with dark wood and leather seating.

RUSH RIVER BREWING COMPANY

990 Antler Ct, River Falls • rushriverbeer.com Rush River specializes in unfiltered and unpasteurized ales. This makes for a very fresh and flavorful beer with a shorter shelf life. They are open for growler fills Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, their tap room is open ThuSat 4-10pm, and free tours are held the second Saturday of each month at 1pm.

SAND CREEK BREWING CO 320 Pierce

Street, Black River Falls • (715) 284-7553 • sandcreekbrewing.com One of Wisconsin’s largest microbreweries. Brewers of fine craft-brewed ales and lagers in the proud tradition of Wisconsin brewing.

Stop by for a tour on Friday afternoons, and Saturdays during the warmer months.

VALKYRIE BREWING COMPANY 234

Dallas St, Dallas • (715) 837-1824 • valkyriebrewery.com A small family owned and operated microbrewery in Dallas, Wisconsin. They brew up loads of Norse-mythology inspired drafts that you can pick up in bottles or enjoy in their kitschy taproom.

ZYMURGY BREWING 624 Main Street East,

Menomonie • facebook.com/zymurgybrewing Zymurgy takes its name from the Greek word for the study and practice of fermentation. Brewmaster Jonathan Christenson serves 15 taps from a raw-edge bartop.

Zymurgy is modeled to be sustainable, earth-conscious, and minimize waste creation. Many brews are made with local ingredients. 12 taps of unique creations, and non-beer options like house ginger ale.

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S193 County Road BB • mondovi Head to the Farm to Fork retreat 5-9pm, May through September, Thursdays through Saturdays for woodfired pizza nights. They close for weddings, so keep an eye on their website or Facebook to stay up to date. Full service restaurant and bar.

THE STONE BARN

S685 County Road KK • nelson Open Friday through Sunday from 5-9pm through the spring and summer months, Nelson boasts a hand-rolled thin crust and meats from locally raised livestock. Nelson offers custom pizzas as well as wine, beer, and ice cream. New pizzas are added to the menu often, and you always customize your pie with a “build your own” option.

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STONEY ACRES FARM

7002 Rangline Road • athens

Pizza night at Stoney Acres is on Friday & Saturday evenings from late April to early November. They serve up simple, seasonal, organic pizzas, and have local beers, wines, and ciders.

SUNCREST GARDENS FARM

S2257 Yaeger Dugway • Cochrane

Suncrest welcomes diners May through September, Friday & Saturdays. Everything is served local, seasonal, and wood-fired.

Extensive menu with lots of both meat lovers and vegetarian options. Bring your own chairs and blankets. Pies run $19-25. Featuring live music.

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WINERIES & VINEYARDS Pop the cork and find your new favorite wine.

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Allen Park • chippewafallsmainst.org/farmers-market Thursdays, June-October • Noon - 6pm Locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, meat, flowers, and more at the farmers market in Chippewa Falls every Thursday.

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Phoenix Park • ecdowntownfarmersmarket.com Wed: 7:30am-1pm • Thurs: 12-5pm • Sat: 7:30am-1pm The Eau Claire area’s largest producers-only farmers market. Featuring live music and an artists market on Saturdays. Produce, flowers, baked goods, seafood, meat, eggs, dairy, and more.

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RIVER BEND WINERY & DISTILLERY

10439 33rd Avenue, Chippewa Falls • (715) 7209463 • riverbendvineyard.com Visitors to the Tasting Room enjoy complimentary samples and may purchase wine by the glass or by the bottle. Gourmet foods, gifts and accessories for the wine enthusiast are also available. Attendees enjoy the view from a comfortable patio overlooking the vines.

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AUTUMN HARVEST WINERY & ORCHARD 19947 Cty Hwy J, Chippewa Falls •

(715) 720-1663 • winer@autumnharvestwinery.com • autumnharvestwinery.com Produces 13 varieties of wine including many wines using fruit from their orchard, and a hard cider. Enjoy complimentary wine tasting, sample local cheeses and chocolates, relax on the outdoor patio seating, or peruse the gift shop. Enjoy the beautiful sights of blooming apple trees, flowers and an abundance of wildlife.

INFINITY BEVERAGES WINERY & DISTILLERY 3460 Mall Drive, Eau Claire •

(715) 895-8020 • infinitybeverages.com A winery and distillery producing a wide range of innovative and unique wines and spirits. Tasting room offers wine flights, spirit tastings, wine by the glass, and specialty cocktails including the two time “Best of the Chippewa Valley” winning cocktail the Summer Heat. Live music, all day happy hour on Thursday, and sangria Sundays.

nue, River Falls • bellevinez.com A family owned and operated wine destination in beautiful western Wisconsin, this Tuscan-style winery is set directly in the heart of the vineyard. Guests can enjoy a wide range of wine options and a small bite to eat from our brick oven or expansive appetizer menu.

BEMIS BLUFF CUSTOM FRUIT WINES E2960 Hageness Rd, Eleva • (715) 828-

2344 • facebook.com/BemisBluff Winery, vineyard, and wine bar. Enjoy up to 3 samples of their custom fruit wines. Purchase a glass and enjoy all of their wines.

BRAMBLEBERRY WINERY N3684 Claire Rd., Taylor • (608) 525-8001 • info@brambleberrywinery.com • brambleberrybandb.com A small artisanal winery tucked into the beautiful rolling hills of Western Wisconsin, not far from the Great River Road. Also featuring a bed and breakfast.

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Wilson Park • menomoniefam.org Saturdays, 8am-1 pm

Celebrate the beginning of summer in Wisconsin with family-friendly activities, live music entertainment from Chris Kroeze and Boogie and the Yo-Yoz, over 40 exhibitors, a classic car show, and a kubb championship. Celebrate the beginning of summer in Wisconsin with family-friendly activities, live music entertainment from Chris Kroeze and Boogie and the Yo-Yoz, over 40 exhibitors, a classic car show, and a kubb championship.

Producers only farmers market featuring baked goods, meat & eggs, honey & jams, produce, lunch, flowers, and more.

FESTIVAL FOODS

BRANCHES WINERY E6796 Old Line Rd.,

DANZINGER VINEYARDS & WINERY

Get fresh produce from local farmers at these farmers markets hosted in the parking lots of local Festival Foods.

CHATEAU ST. CROIX WINERY & VINEYARD 1998A State Rd. 87, St. Croix

ELMARO VINEYARD N14756 Delaney

festfoods.com/blog/farmersmarkets Birch Sun: 8 am-2 pm • Tue: 11 am-5 pm Clairemont Sat: 8 am-2 pm • Wed: 11 am-5 pm Mall Area Mon: 4-8 pm

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Westby • (608) 634-9463 • brancheswinery@gmail. com • brancheswinery.com Producing wine from estate-grown grapes. The cheerful and friendly tasting room is surrounded by vineyard views and offers tastings plus wine by the glass or bottle. A menu of appetizers highlights local cheeses and regional delights.

Falls • (715) 483-2556 • chateaustcroix.com From Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Zinfandel, winemaker Troy Chamberlin makes all of his award-winning red wines ‘oh so flavorful’. Distinct in flavor, bold in color, heavy on the palette, and speaking for themselves.

S2015 Grapeview Lane, Alma • (608) 685-6000 • danzingervineyard.com Fifteen acres perched atop the Alma Bluffs in Buffalo County overlooking the Mighty Mississippi River. They use Frontenac, Prairie Star, St Pepin, La Crescent, La Crosse, Frontenac Gris, St Croix and Marquette for their wines, and also have fruit wines available.

Rd., Trempealeau • (608) 534-6456 • lynita@ elmarovineyard.com • elmarovineyard.com Nestled in the Mississippi River Valley, this winery’s unique location makes for beautiful scenery and ideal conditions for cold, hearty vines.

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BURGER DOWN

Hungry for some fresh food and fresh air?Together Farms in rural Mondovi features burger Nights onThursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays May-October.

MAIDEN ROCK WINERY & CIDERY

W12266 King Ln., Stockholm • (715) 448-3502 • info@maidenrockwinerycidery.com • maidenrockwinerycidery.com Presenting a unique collection of premium hard ciders & fruit wines, from fresh local fruit, flavored by Wisconsin. Their grape wines include Stockholm Red, Stockholm White, and Frontenac Nouveau – as well as a grape-apple blend, Apfelwein.

MUNSON BRIDGE WINERY & VINEYARD

W6462 Bridge Rd., Withee • (715) 229-4501 • sales@munsonbridgewinery.com • munsonbridgewinery.com Located in Wisconsin’s heartland, MBW offers a large variety of fruit wines including raspberry, elderberry, boysenberry, plum, blackberry, crabapple, and cranberry wines, plus maple syrup wine and many other seasonal favorites.

O’NEIL CREEK WINERY 15369 82nd St.,

TENBA RIDGE WINERY N27587 Joe

Coulee Rd., Blair • (608) 525-2413 • tenba@triwest. net • tenbaridgewine.com From high atop a ridge in rural Trempealeau County sits one of Wisconsin’s most enjoyable winery experiences. Tenba Ridge produces a number of wines that have won national and state awards. Known for its award-winning peach apple wine, blueberry apple, black raspberry apple, and white cranapple.

VERNON VINEYARDS WINERY S3426 Peterson

Ln., Viroqua • (608) 634-6181 • vernonvineyards.com Vernon Vineyards Winery is 75 acres in Vernon County in Western Wisconsin, and offers lovely vineyard views and a beautiful tasting room. Their 16 wines are made with 100% locally grown Wisconsin grapes and cranberries. Guests can count on a healthy serving of rural Wisconsin hospitality with every sample.

VILLA BELLEZZA WINERY 1420

Bloomer • (715) 568-2341 • oneilcreekwinery.com O’Neil Creek Winery was built in the heart of the Chippewa Valley by Joe and Dorinda Wynimko featuring an assortment of fruit wines that are crisp and refreshing. Come and enjoy the scenery along with the relaxing atmosphere on our patio while you have a glass of wine.

3rd St., Pepin • (715) 442-8484 • villabellezza.com The winery name – Bellezza, the Italian word for beauty – is inspired by the stunning river bluff drive to the winery along the Mississippi’s historic Great River Road.

Visitors may relax in the piazza with small plates and a bottle of wine while listening to the fountain and enjoying the scenery.

SEVEN HAWKS VINEYARD 17 North St.,

VINO IN THE VALLEY W3826 450th Ave.,

Fountain City • (608) 687-9463 • sevenhawksvineyards.com Seven Hawks Vineyard includes almost 18,000 northern hybrid grape vines and 500 plum and cherry trees, making them one of the largest vineyards in the upper Midwest. Wines are local, hand pruned, hand tended, and hand harvested, with free tastings available for walk-ins.

BEST OF SUMMER!

Maiden Rock • (715) 639-6677 • vinointhevalley. com Vino in the Valley is a unique, outdoor dining experience designed to stimulate all your senses.

Open Thursday through Sunday, May through September (with additional weekends October-December), enjoy a glass of wine and a pasta dinner among the vines in an outdoor setting nestled in the heart of the Rush River Valley.

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BEST PLACE FOR OUTDOOR DINING 1. COWBOY JACK’S 2. 44 NORTH 3. THE LIVERY (AKA COWTOWN SALOON) Outdoor dining provides more than beautiful views and fresh air; this year, it was a way for restaurants to stay open and safely serve hungry locals amid a pandemic.

Cowboy Jack’s (1432 Front Porch Place, Altoona) took the lead among restaurants with outdoor views, offering a large patio overlooking the Eau Claire River and River Prairie. Down the road, 44 North (1488 Front Porch Place, Altoona) is a perfect spot for spending chilly nights on a heated patio. The Livery (316 Wisconsin St., Eau Claire) snagged third place with its cozy fire pit and gorgeous exposed-brick walls. –Rebecca Mennecke

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Phoenix Park • eau claire • 11am-7pm volumeone.org/foodtruckfriday Food, snack, and drink trucks will open for business for lunch and dinner, providing the opportunity to sample and feast upon the work of multiple mobile chefs. It’s the perfect chance to take a break from the office, grab some grub, and snag a patch of grass or a bench by the river.

PEPIN COUNTY DAIRY BREAKFAST

Weiss Family Farms • durand • 6:30am-11am F pepincountydairypromotion

An on the farm breakfast with walking tours. Pancakes, sausages, cheese, fried cheese curds, pudding, ice cream, and Pepin County real maple syrup. Event is free with an at-will donation.

WINE WALK

Downtown menomonie • 2-6pm exploremenomonie.com/events/wine-walk-downtown-menomonie A walking wine tour throughout multiple downtown Menomonie locations. Ticket includes dinner specials, “Wine Walk” glass, and more.

LEINENKUGEL’S SUMMER KICK-OFF

Leinie’s Lodge • chippewa falls • 10am-6pm leinie.com/tours#id=summer-kick-off

An outdoor event with 5 food trucks, cold beer, live music, games, merchandise, vendors, and more. Admission ticket includes 3 pints of beer.

DINNER IN THE ORCHARD

Bushel and a Peck Orchard • Chippewa Falls • 6pm cvca.net/events/dinner-in-the-orchard-1 Farm-fresh dinner and a stunning view overlooking rows of apple tress in the Chippewa County countryside. Begins with drinks and a wagon ride. Followed by live music and a bonfire.

Farm table dinner features charcoal chicken, corn on the cob, Waldorf salad, red potatoes, and homemade cornbread.

GRAND EVENING ON THE BRIDGE

Grand Avenue Bridge • eau claire • 5-8pm downtowneauclaire.org/grandevening

Featuring a main course provided by Houligan’s Steak and Seafood Pub, dessert by the Informalist, entertainment by UWEC Jazz, and a selection of beverages. DECI’s largest, yearly fundraiser.

OKTOBERFEST

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds • chippewa falls gochippewafalls.com/events/oktoberfest Back and better than ever with competitions like stein holding, keg rolling, and sauerkraut eating, new kids activities, the “Golden Keg Procession” four stages of 30 entertainers, vendors, authentic foods, and plenty of dancing. Gemutlichkeit!

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GOOD EATS AND BEATS

The annual Grand Evening on the Bridge will offer food from Houligan’s and The Informalist on Aug. 18, along with jazz tunes.

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Splash IT’S DOGGONE HOT OUT THERE! A sprinkle, a splash, even dogs can make a dash to the pools this summer to cool off. Most local pools are slated to reopen this June, but be sure to check out your local parks and recreation website for more information on hours and reopening protocols.

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Looking for ways to get back into the “swim” of things this summer? Or maybe you’re just looking for an excuse to soak up some sun. Either way, there’s no shortage of beachy keen things to keep your summer on the bright side. Make a splash at the pool, as most Chippewa Valley waterparks and pools reopen this June! Rent a canoe or kayak and get out on the water. Or, take a peek at some superb Ski Sprites water ski shows. No matter what, don’t forget to lather on some sunscreen and make every splash count!

Ea u Cl a i re Co u nty BIG FALLS COUNTY PARK

off both County Hwy Q and County Hwy K

COON FORK LAKE COUNTY PARK

off County Hwy CF • 2 locations: swimming beaches on both the east and west sides of the 80 acre lake

HARSTAD COUNTY PARK off Cty Hwy HHH, Augusta

LAKE ALTOONA COUNTY PARK off County ND, Augusta

BEACHES

Swim at your own risk.

Remember your floaties.

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Ch i ppew a Co u nty LAKE WISSOTA STATE PARK

off County Hwy O (Ray’s Beach on south end of Wissota, off County Hwy X)

MORRIS ERICKSON COUNTY PARK Beach on Lower Long Lake, New Auburn

OTTER LAKE COUNTY PARK 35309 170th Ave, Stanley

PINE POINT PARK on Holcombe Flowage ROUND LAKE COUNTY PARK 117th St. RAY’S BEACH 18124 Cty. Highway X —

POOLS & WATERPARKS

A big box of water for you to splash in — BERNARD F. WILLI OUTDOOR POOL on Bridgewater Avenue, next to Marshall Park, Chippewa Falls • (715) 726-2733 • chippewafalls-wi.gov This pool has a very shallow end for children and a deeper end that a water slide empties into. Opens the first Saturday in June, and closes in mid-August. Passes are $3/person. Infants under 12 months are free. Open swim during Monday-Friday: noon-6pm; Weekends: 1-6pm.

FAIRFAX POOL 4200 Fairfax Park Dr., Eau

Claire • (715) 839-1680 • pr@eauclairewi.gov • ci.eau-claire.wi.us The facility includes a main pool with zero depth entry and an Olympic size, eight lane, 50 meter swimming area. A stationary waterslide, 22 feet high with a flume extending 150 feet, is one of the main attractions of the pool. The pool also features a “Raindrop” in the zero depth area of the pool. A separate diving well includes both a one-meter and a three-meter diving board. Pool pass is $4.25. The pool is open from last weekend of May through the first weekend of September. Open Monday-Friday, 11:30am-7pm; Saturdays, 11:30am-6pm; Sundays, 1-6pm.

WAKANDA WATERPARK 909 Pine Ave

RIVERVIEW PARK at 2711 Riverview Drive

E, Menomonie • (715) 232-5050 • menomonie-wi. gov The large Wakanda Park features 13,914 square feet of water surface, a 230-foot-long, 31-foot high waterslide, and a 20-foot-long, 12-foot high drop slide. Passes are $3-5, kids under 1 FREE. Season runs from late May to late August., 11:30am-8pm, Monday - Friday; 11:30am-6pm, Saturday; 1-6pm Sunday

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CHAOS WATER PARK 5150 Fairview Dr.,

City o f Ea u Cl a i re HALF MOON BEACH off Whipple Street

D u n n Co u nty PINE VIEW COUNTY PARK South of Menomonie, Eau Galle.

Eau Claire • 715-852-6000 • ChaosWaterParkFun. com Looking for some family fun? Visit Chaos, the Valley’s only indoor waterpark which features multiple slides, an activity pool, hot tub, lily pads, lazy river and kiddie area. Visit ChaosWaterParkFun.com for admission and seasonal hours.

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SKI SPRITES

WADE NEW WAVES

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after hitting the pause button due to COVID-19, local water ski team is back on the water words:

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While members of the Chippewa Valley Ski Sprites may look like they’re simply gliding on water, their striking shows require nearly eight months of rigorous practice.

Each show includes a theme or storyline intended to entertain, including nearly 250 different costumes, set designs, equipment, choreography, music, and scripts.

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splash at their summer season, with performances at 6:30pm every Wednesday and Sunday through Sept. 1.

Hit up Altoona Beach on Lake Altoona (with $5 for a county parking pass, along with any extra moolah you might want to donate to the team!) to check out their stunning displays of the techniques of waterskiing.

Learn more about the Chippewa Valley Ski Sprites at skisprites.com.

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MAKE A SPLASH

AT CHIPPEWA FALLS’ ANNUAL FATFAR FLOAT

Whatever floats your float! The legendary event down the Chippewa River set for June 27 words:

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Like the Modest Mouse song says, we’ll all float on alright at the annual FATFAR float – likely the largest oneday tubing event – which is slated for June 27 at noon. FATFAR – a.k.a. The Frenchtown Annual Tube Float and Regatta – is in its 45th year, drawing hundreds of participants and their floaties, tubes, and other inflatable objects (flamingos, anyone?) down the Chippewa River to Loopy’s Saloon, Grill, and Event Dome on Business Highway 29. Weirdly enough, no one really organizes FATFAR, and

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it’s a pretty organic event. Nonetheless, Loopy’s offers tube rentals (with free shuttles included with the rental).

Average float times are around 2.5-3 hours, with floating coolers and river-safe beverages available for purchase – but hey! Law enforcement reminds locals that it’s illegal to drink alcohol on a public boat landing, so wait until you’re out on the water to twake a swig. But go easy! Drink responsibly, and be sure to pick up after yourself – and no glass and styrofoam cups.

Wear a life jacket – especially if you’re not a strong swimmer and/or plan on drinking, and be sure to go with friends or family. And, make sure you have a safe ride home!

Check out more information about FATFAR at 723loop.com.

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EVERYTHING IS BEACHY KEEN

Big Falls County Park outside Fall Creek was ranked the best local beach in the 2021 Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader Poll.

CANOES & KAYAKS

The Chippewa Valley’s river rat outfitters, educators, rentals, and more.

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N Broadway St., Menomonie • (715) 235-0750 • dunhamssports.com A one-stop shop for equipment related to fishing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and hunting, with snowshoeing gear available seasonally.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVENTURE CENTER 105 Hilltop Center, Eau Claire • (715) 836-3616 • langlodt@uwec.edu • uwec.edu/ recreation/EAC/ Maintains largest inventory of outdoor equipment in Eau Claire. Rents tent and camping accessories, canoes, kayak (plus accessories), winter sport equipment (plus snowshoes), and fishing rods and reels.

Equipment available on a first-come, first-served, daily, weekend, or weekly basis to UWEC ID holders only.

FARM & FLEET 2583 S Prairie View

Road, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-1806 • farmandfleet.com Farm & Fleet carries gear for fishing, hiking, canoeing, golf, kayaking, biking, camping, horseback riding, and hunting.

BEST OF SUMMER!

GANDER MOUNTAIN 6440 Scully Drive,

Eau Claire • (715) 834-4594 • gandermountain. com This store’s equipment goes beyond its “hunt, fish, camp” slogan, also offering gear for canoeing, snowshoeing, kayaking, and geocaching.

GORDY’S TRUE VALUE 212 Bay St.,

Chippewa Falls • (715) 726-2510 • gordyscountymarket.net Sells canoeing equipment (life vests, paddles), hunting equipment (rifle scope mounting), and fishing equipment (line winding, live bait year round), and hunting and fishing licenses.

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111 W Columbia St., Chippewa Falls • 7262510 // 17168 County Hwy J, Chippewa Falls • 715-726-2515

LOOPY’S 10691 Cty Hwy X (Bus. Hwy 29),

Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-5667 • 723loop. com Loopy’s rents canoes, kayaks, and inner tubes all summer long.

Their free shuttle will zip you into town so you can float down the Chippewa River and back to the shop. You can also rent a van for the trip. They even offer “driver safe” beverages, food, ice, and cooler tubes. Stop by Loopy’s restaurant and bar when you’re done.

RIVERSIDE BIKE & SKATE 937 Water St., Eau

Claire • (715) 835-0088 • RiversideBikeSkate.com A full service bike retailer featuring major brands. They offer bike repair and tune-up services. They also service hockey equipment, skates, canoes, kayaks, and more. Riverside also rents Canoes and kayaks, shuttles and trailers, so you can plan your own river excursion.

BEST BODY OF WATER FOR RECREATION 1. LAKE WISSOTA 2. CHIPPEWA RIVER 3. LAKE ALTOONA Volume One readers made the most of this challenging year, and they made it clear the best place to make the best of this year is Lake Wissota, where you can cast a line for everything from panfish to sturgeon, or just stare at the horizon while enjoying warm days and nights. The Chippewa River comes in next, with 183 miles of kayaking and canoeing paradise, with slow-moving waters perfect for tubing with your best buds. Lake Altoona also made our list, with public access and warm sand ready for all. –Cullen Ryan

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WATER YOU DOING?

Big Falls County Park is the perfect place to kick back and relax, do some fishin’, tubin’, grillin’, or just chillin’ on the beach.

RIVERSIDE JUNCTION open Wednes-

day-Sunday 10am-6pm • 27 S Highway S, Augusta • (715) 456-2434 • riverside@bluebuzz.net • riversidejunction.com Riverside Junction offers canoeing and kayaking on the Eau Claire River - trip planning, drop off/pick up, and rentals.

SCHEELS 4710 Golf Road, Eau Claire • (715)

833-1886 • scheels.com A comprehensive place for all your fishing, hiking, canoeing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, kayaking, biking, camping, geocaching, and hunting needs.

STOUT ADVENTURES 220 13th Ave E,

Menomonie • (715) 232-5625 • stoutadventures@ uwstout.edu • uwstout.edu UW-Stout has an amazing outdoor rental collection! University ID holders and community members with driver’s licenses can rent hiking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, winter sport (skis and snowshoes), and rock climbing equipment daily or weekly. Room 56 of the Sports and Fitness Center.

ALTERNATIVE WETNESS Other ways to make a splash —

SK I N NY D IP P I N G According to Wisconsin State Statute 944.20 concerning lewd and lascivious behavior, exposing one’s unmentionable regions publicly and indecently – whether in the water or on land – can get you up to nine months in jail and a fine of up to $10,000.

Unless no one sees you.

SL IP ‘ N’ SL IDE S Looking for some low-tech, low-friction fun? Get this – they still make Slip ’N’ Slides! A basic version is around nine bucks, and you can upgrade to hoops and a finishing splash pool for around thirty bucks.

Low on cash? You can always cobble together a DIY version using trash bags and cinderblocks. If you really want to ramp up the fun factor (and the risk of limb-damage) set that thing up on a grassy hill.

Adults beware: you probably weigh more than the last time you slipped and slid, so don’t forget that force equals mass times acceleration.

SP R I NK LERS Call me conservative, but I much prefer a good old-fashioned sprinkler any ole’ day of the week.

Whether it’s one of those that shoots water up in the air like a rainbow, or one of those rotating sprinklers that rifles water with precision, you’ll see us gleefully prancing through the spray in our front yards this summer. Expect us to act like it’s so cold every time that we scream and run, but then go right back in for more.

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Seek Adventure listings by James Johonnott

Adventure is out there! The Chippewa Valley has no shortage of hidden gems for you to discover – whether that’s on the luscious local hiking and biking paths, cozy campgrounds, or great getaways. Find your footing in the great outdoors, soaking in the sun and local wildlife, the greenery and the scenery. Get climbing, skydiving, river rafting, hammocking, traveling, or – maybe most extraordinarily – trying something new. You never know! You might like it.

HIKING & BIKING TRAILS Lace up your boots and grease up your chain for these beautiful trails —

Ch i ppew a Co u nty CHIPPEWA COUNTY RIVERVIEW RESERVE TRAIL Trails go through woods

and meadows. Some pass by small ponds as well as Lake Wissota. Take Hwy 178 north to Wissota Green Blvd (east of St. Joseph’s Hospital) and then on Beach Drive. There is a small parking lot near the trailhead. Parking also available near the Chippewa River bridge on 178.

CADOTT SCHOOL FOREST Several loops go through woods past two creeks and a covered bridge as well. From Hwy 29, take the Cty Rd X exit and drive to Cty Rd XX. Head north to 80th Street. Head east for 1 ½ miles and look for a gravel dead-end road. You might have to park at the gate and walk into the educational building area. Otherwise, there is parking at the building.

CHIPPEWA RIVER STATE TRAIL This

former railroad corridor parallels the Chippewa River and including river bottoms, prairies, sandstone bluffs, wetlands, and more. Trailruns from Phoenix Park in Eau Claire to Caryville. Joins the Red Cedar Trail in the Dunnville Bottoms near the confluence of the Red Cedar and Chippewa rivers.

DEER FLY TRAIL A hiking trail located in the

County Forest in Northern Chippewa County. From the north, the trail entrance is located two miles west of junction of County Roads M and E.

DUNCAN CREEK PARKWAY TRAIL 5 miles - This trail winds through the city of Chippewa Falls. Trail begins at

the parking lot off 225th Avenue. Ideal for biking, hiking, and inline skating. Connects to Old Abe State Trail.

EVERGREEN SKI TRAIL 2.2 miles of trail loops are open for hikers in the spring, summer, and fall. The westernmost trail follows Coon Fork Creek. $3 fee. Located 5 miles north of Augusta on Cty Rd CF (across the road from Coon Forks County Park). Park at a small dirt lot.

HICKORY RIDGE TRAIL 9 miles - This

trail winds through the quiet and scenic oak and aspen forest. It consists of three challenging loops.

Located in northern Chippewa County in the County Forest - the trail begins in a parking lot off of 225th Ave.

IRVINE PARK TRAIL Bridgewater Ave.,

Chippewa Falls • chippewafalls-wi.gov Woods trails above the zoo area double as ski trails. Loop back down and visit the zoo afterwards. Trails also go past Glen Loch Lake. Trails can also be accessed from small parking lot on Cty Rd S or on the parking lot above the zoo off Erma-Tinger Drive.

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through a small woods surrounded by farmland.

From Business 29, drive south on Chippewa Crossing Blvd and turn left on Stilson (50th Ave) past the dog park, over Hwy 29, and look for a small loopshaped parking lot on the right side of the road.

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LAFAYETTE TOWN HALL TRAIL A

short loop goes through woods. The trail overlooks Paint Creek. From Cty Road X south of Lake Wissota, turn south on 197th Street to the Lafayette Town Hall. Park near the food stand at the ball fields and walk through the brush site area to find the somewhat-hidden trailhead.

LAKE WISSOTA STATE PARK 18127

County Hwy 0, Chippewa Falls Several trail options go through woods, meadows, lowlands, marshes, and Lake Wissota’s shoreline. Many double as ski trails. Bikes are permitted on all but 3 trails. One-mile Beaver Meadow nature trail loop for families with small children. Scenic lake trail is also a highlight. Daily and annual state park vehicle admission passes vary in price. Located on the northeast section of Lake Wissota.

OLD ABE TRAIL 711 North

Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls Popular bike trail goes from Chippewa Falls to Cornell. One scenic spot is just north of Jim Falls where the trail follows the Chippewa River on one side and small fields and ponds (some full of turtles) on the other. Head north of Chippewa Falls on Hwy 178 to the Jim Falls exit. In town, there is a trailhead sign with a parking lot. Walk north through town before getting to the scenic spots.

Get outside and enjoy the sunshine this summer with those you love.

While you’re at it, check out local hiking and biking trails!

STAGE COACH BICYCLE ROUTE Trail-

head located in Augusta just off Hwy 12/27 on Stone St. 21 miles - Approximately 21 miles roundtrip with alternate loops. Mostly easy but a few steep hills.

It’s a scenic route that follows along a lightly traveled road and is perfect for a family bicycle outing.

Available year round and no pass is required.

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Ea u Cl a i re Co u nty BEAVER CREEK RESERVE S1 County

Road K, Fall Creek • (715) 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org There are several trail loop options.

Scenic, winding trails on two separate sections of the reserve, offer views of two creeks and the Eau Claire River. A local favorite $3 for adults, $1 for children (15 and under), free for members of Beaver Creek.

BIG FALLS COUNTY PARK Located in the town of Seymour, the trails at Big Falls cut through mixed coniferous/ hardwood forest on either side of County Highways Q and K.

CITY WELLS TRAIL Three-mile loop trail

begins near the city wells and heads into the woods.

Directions: From the North Crossing (Hwy 312) head north on Riverview Drive. Park in the dirt lot near the wells buildings off Riverview Drive.

EAU CLAIRE RIVER ROUTE Start at the

paved trailhead hidden across from the L.E. Phillips Memorial Library’s underground parking entrance.

The trail brings you across to the north side of the river on an old railroad trestle S bridge that offers spectacular views of the quarter-mile long Banbury Place industrial complex and of course, the valley.

The trails in Phoenix Park and Boyd Park now connect and are ready for downtown cyclists.

FAIRFAX PARK 4200 Fairfax St., Eau Claire

Small woods trail that doubles as ski trail goes into small prairie area past a few ponds and re-enters woods. Directions: Access Fairfax Park Drive from either Golf Road and park in the Fairfax Pool lot, or go down Fairfax Street and park near the ball fields south of South Middle School.

GEUTTINGER WOODS + WILDLIFE AREA Semi-groomed trails wander through dense woodland. Head south from Eau Claire on Hwy 37.

Look for a sign on the left shortly after passing Cty Rd HH. Short drive up a hill takes you to a small parking lot and trailhead.

OTTER CREEK TRAIL 2333 Hillcrest Pkwy, Altoona 3 miles - Located next to the Hillcrest Golf Course.

LOWES CREEK COUNTY PARK TRAIL Most trails double as mountain bike or

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Nice sights of Lowes Creek. Requires $3 daily pass with seasonal passes available. Drive south of Eau Claire and I-94 on Lowes Creek Road. Park entrance will be on the left. Or drive south of Eau Claire and I-94 on 93. Turn right on Lorch Avenue and left on Fairview Drive. Ample parking at both entrances.

neighborhood. Nice scenic spots where you look straight down to the Eau Claire River. Trail starts in a meadow. It is rocky underfoot in some sections.

Directions: From downtown Eau Claire or from Hastings Way, take Main Street and turn north on Summer Street. Park near the pavilion in Boyd Park.

NORTHWEST COMMUNITY PARK TRAIL Several loop trail options double as moun-

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tain bike and ski trails. Some are narrow and steep.

From the North Crossing (Hwy 312) head north on Jeffers and turn right away on E. Prairie Lane to Arrowhead Drive to Van Es Parkway. Drive to the end of the street to the small parking lot.

PINEHURST PARK - TRAILS Wooded

trails along the far side of the sledding hill double as mountain bike trails. Trails end at the top of the sledding hill. From Hwy 53, turn right on Eddy Lane to Darryl Lane to Dale Road. From the parking lot, look for the trailhead on the left facing the hill.

PUTNAM TRAIL Dirt road goes through a

wooded area that follows Little Niagara Creek. Deer and wild turkeys often seen. Marshy woods with a beautiful canopy of branches and leaves. From campus heading west, the trail follows the Chippewa River.

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TOWER RIDGE RECREATION AREA TRAIL 1230 S 82nd Ave, Eau Claire Wide trails

HAVE A WHEELIE GREAT TIME

Tandem biking offers a topsy-turvy, wibbly-wobbly new way to explore local biking paths with your pals and partners.

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BJORNSEN RECREATION CENTER TRAIL Trail loop options through woods with

creeks and several footbridges as well. From I-94 take the Hwy Q exit and drive north to 700 Avenue.

Turn right and head to 160th Street. Look for signs.

You might have to park at the gate and walk to the center. Otherwise, there is ample parking at the center.

HOFFMAN HILLS STATE RECREATION AREA 730th Ave., Colfax Several

different trail options from easy to moderate to difficult. Very hilly in the woods section of the park, most leading to a 60-foot tower with a wonderful view of the area and worth the climb. The grass-prairie and wetlands section of the park is easy and passes by ponds hidden from view of most of the trail.

double as ski and horseback riding trails. Some trails are very hilly. Offers spectacular views of the Eau Claire River Valley. $3 daily pass/seasonal. Drive east from Eau Claire on Cty Rd Q and then south on L. Go past first parking lot (for disc golf players) to the second lot (road to it on left side of L).

LAKE MENOMIN PARK TRAIL Walk

TRAIL FROM BOYD PARK TO ARCHERY PARK This small short trail winds

MENOMONIE LIONS GAME PARK TRAILS Very short trail starts near animal

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through the woods, emerge next to Lake Menomin, and then through meadow before re-entering woods.

From I-94 head south on Cty Rd B, turn right at 3M Drive, turn left at Stokke Parkway, turn right at Red Cedar Street/Domain Drive.

exhibits and features a little boardwalk. Fun stroll

for families with little kids. From I-94 head south on North Broadway Street, turn left on Pine Avenue E to Game Park Rd. Plenty of parking spaces on paved lot.

RED CEDAR STATE TRAIL 921 Brickyard Road, Menomonie Small bluffs with a waterfall will be on one side and the Red Cedar River on the other side. Bald eagles frequently sighted. Going other direction from Dunnville takes you through the Dunnville State Wildlife Area across a trestle near the confluence of the Chippewa River and the Red Cedar River. This meets up with the Chippewa River Trail.

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State Highway 33, Reedsburg • dnr.wi.gov/topic/ parks/name/400/ The 400 State Trail is located between Reedsburg and Elroy with 5 communities conveniently spaced along the trail to provide small town hospitality. Part of the 101-mile State Trail System. A mostly level trail. Trail is used for bicycling, walking, and snowmobiling. There is also a 7-mile horse trail parallel to the bike trail between Wonewoc and LaValle.

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miles - This is a multi-purpose trail that parallels Hwy 10 passing through the communities of Mondovi, Eleva, Strum, Osseo and Fairchild connecting to Eau Claire County operated ATV trails.

LEVIS MOUND TRAIL Neilsville •

levismound.com The Levis Mound and Trow Mound rec trail in Southern Clark County features 25 miles of mountain bike singletrack trails offering riders a variety of terrain, from easy meandering wooded singletrack to technical pitches and outstanding views of the surrounding 133,000 acre county forest.

WILDWOOD TRAIL 200 Main St., Woodville

• co.saint-croix.wi.us The Wildwood Trail is a seven-mile off-road hiking, biking and snowmobiling trail on a former railroad right-of-way, which runs from the Village of Woodville south to the St. Croix/ Pierce County line, through the Town of Eau Galle.

GARDEN CENTERS

CHIPPEWA VALLEY GROWERS 7825

Prill Road, Eau Claire • (715) 839-8448 • chippewavalleygrowers.com Carries a wide variety of stock, specializing in bedding plants, flowers, and vegetables. Work with gardeners to create custom baskets and containers and check out growing ideas and tips in their spring newsletter.

CHRISTENSEN FLORIST & GREENHOUSES 1210 Mansfield St, Chippewa Falls •

christensenflorist.com Greenhouses full of beautiful hanging baskets & patio pots and full assortments of annuals, vegetables, perennials, & herbs. Daily specials available. All plants grown on site.

DOWN TO EARTH GARDEN CENTER 6025 Arndt Ln., Eau Claire • (715) 833-1234

• downtoearthgardencenter.com A relaxing and spacious environment in which potential planters can find greeneries of every kind. The garden center sells bulk materials, tools, decor, seasonal and lush plants, and much more. They host classes and events all year long and even have a cafe on-site for if you get a little hungry. They offer landscaping and lawncare services.

FRYSZKI’S COUNTRY GARDENS

N1956 State Road 85, Caryville • (715) 835-8743 • fayer@cvol.net • facebook.com/Fryszkis/ 12 minutes southwest of Eau Claire, Fryszki’s Country Gardens offers a wide variety of unique and colorful annuals, perennials, grasses, herbs and vegetables. Keep current with their Facebook page to see what’s in season.

GREEN OASIS GARDEN CENTER 1403 122nd St., Lake Hallie • (715) 832-0800 • greenoasis.co This garden center offers lawn art and accessories, plus various trees, ornamental grasses, perennials, mulch, dirt, compost, and patio block. Also offers lawn care, landscaping, irrigation, window cleaning, pest control, christmas lightning, and more.

GREEN THUMB LANDSCAPING & EXCAVATING + GARDEN CENTER 6700

Hwy 12 East, Eau Claire • (715) 832-4553 • greenthumbwi.com Green Thumb Landscaping and Excavating provides garden care and maintenance.

Their garden center has a wide selection of perennials, annuals, shrubs, trees, mulch, decorative rock, and more.

1. CHIPPEWA MORAINE ICE AGE TRAIL 2. HOFFMAN HILLS STATE RECREATION AREA 3. BEAVER CREEK RESERVE The Chippewa Moraine Ice Age Trail (13394 County Highway M, New Auburn) can get you and your boots out on trails to see kettle lakes, hummocks, and wildlife. There’s also the Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area (740th Street, Menomonie) where you can explore 700 acres of wetlands and prairie, or the 60-foot-high observation tower, which is currently closed for the winter. Don’t miss Beaver Creek Reserve (S1 County Highway K, Fall Creek) with more than 9 miles of trail traversing 400 acres of diverse habitat. –Will Seward

HALFEN GARDEN CENTER AND HOSTA HEAVEN 19130 72nd Ave, Chippewa

BLAINE’S FARM AND FLEET 2583 S

KLINGER FARM MARKET 12756 132nd

BOBOLINK NURSERY LLC N6548 429th

LOWES CREEK TREE FARM S9475 Low-

St., Menomonie • (715) 231-3901 • bobolinknursery. com Bobolink’s barn-style garden center and three large growing ranges are packed with perennials, vegetables, annuals, shrubs, and trees. Owners Dan and Amy Dopkins have been in the plant growing business for essentially their entire lives and are very happy to pass their vast stores of knowledge on to you. They also offer services such as landscaping design and installation.

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Preston Road, Eau Claire • (715) 833-2292 • grindesgardencenter.com Family owned for over three decades, Grinde’s greenhouses offer a full line of self-produced vegetables, plants, flowers, seeds.

They specialize in hanging baskets and bedding plants.

— Prairie View Rd., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-1806 • farmandfleet.com A hardy selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetables, and hanging baskets, all grown locally with nursery quality so you know they will survive and prosper in your lawn and garden. While you’re there, you can pick up garden maintenance supplies, lawn decor, and more.

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GRINDE’S GARDEN CENTER 2903

Falls • (715) 723-3414 • terrencehalfen@yahoo.com • halfengardencenter.com Halfen Garden Center is a family run business that offers a wide array of hostas, vines, annuals, vegetables, fruits, trees, and shrubs. They offer garden layouts to help you know the best place to plant around your home.

Find a newy leafy friend

BEST OF SUMMER!

St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 288-6348 • klingerfarmmarket@yahoo.com • klingerfarmmarket.biz In addition to 18 greenhouses full of flowers, vegetable plants, herbs, shrubs, trees, hanging baskets, water plants, and house plants, Klinger offers a swath of freshly grown produce, home and garden ornaments, bird baths, jams, honeys, and organic gardening products. They are open year round. es Creek Rd., Eleva • (888) 878-4166 • christmas@ lowescreektreefarm.com • lowescreek-treefarm. com Lowes Creek Tree Farm’s retail nursery market includes a full line of potted shade trees (over 50 varieties), flowering trees, fruit trees, shubs, and perennials, plus landscape consulatation, design services, and delivery and planting services.

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BEST OF SUMMER!

FISHING FOR THINGS TO DO?

Gear up for a summer spent outside! If you’re looking to start a new sport, don’t forget to ask lots of questions. No worries, you’ll catch on!

MAY’S FLORAL GARDEN 3424 Jeffers

Road, Eau Claire • (715) 836-8220, (800) 422-6297 • maysfloralgarden.com Customized with your favorite flowers and colors. Impeccable and detailed service with imaginative designs to create a memorable and stress-free event. From a vintage look to exotic, they cover it all. They also have many items available for rental to make your wedding more affordable.

MENARDS 3619 South Hastings Way, Eau

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BEST TRAIL FOR BIKING 1. CHIPPEWA RIVER STATE TRAIL 2. LOWES CREEK COUNTY PARK 3. RED CEDAR STATE TRAIL Biking is not only a beloved pastime in the area, but something we were actually still able to do this year! Readers voted the Chippewa River State Trail at the top, which is no surprise with its beautiful views of the Confluence, peaceful prairies, and sandstone bluffs. Lowes Creek County Park, located 1.5 miles south of Eau Claire, also provides a trout stream and Parcourse Fitness Course. Running 14.5 miles, the Red Cedar State Trail begins in Menomonie and runs through marshland bottoms, forests, and farmlands before connecting with the Chippewa River State Trail. Bike on! –Ashly Curtis

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TIN ROOF GARDEN 5310 Friedeck Rd., Eau

Claire • (715) 834-4232 • tinroofgarden.com A locally owned and operated garden store and greenhouse featuring a large selection of trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals. They also carry many other gardening necessities, as well as yard art and garden decor.

SPORT SHOPS

Claire • (715) 832-3344 • menards.com Menards offers a full-blown garden center and every tool you could ever think of to tend your garden, making it a convenient one-stop shop for your gardening needs.

Gear up

3619 South Hastings Way, Eau Claire • (715) 8323344 // 5210 N. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 830-0011

Claire • blueoxrunning.com Downtown Eau Claire’s destination for running enthusiasts. Check out their selection of anything and everything you need to get your feet on the pavement or trails.

PAINT CREEK NURSERY & TREE FARM 3215 North 140th Ave, Cadott • (715) 7232072 • info@paintcreeknursery.com • paintcreeknursery.com Paint Creek Nursey’s goal is to grow shrubs and trees that benefit people and the environment. They have a variety of native tree species, including conifers, hardwoods, and shrubs, that can be purchased either as seedlings or transplants. Call to arrange an appointment.

RAINTREE GARDEN CENTER 7470

20th Avenue, Eau Claire • raintreegardencenter. com Locally owned garden center specializing in homegrown hanging baskets, vegetable plants, custom planters, perennials, berry plants, and seeds.

Online ordering and pick-up available.

SEASON’S HARVEST GREENHOUSE

E5345 County Rd D, Menomonie • (715) 231-4769 • seasonsharvest@dishup.us Season’s Harvest has an impressive 6 greenhouses full of annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vegetables, and herbs. Also, the potting shed station located outside the greenhouses allows you to mix, match, and plant your flowers right after or while you’re browsing.

— BLUE OX RUNNING 417 S. Barstow St, Eau

DUNHAM’S SPORTING GOODS 1501

Broadway St. N., Menomonie • (715) 235-0750 Dunham’s has a number of locations across the midwest, selling a range of outdoor gear like bicycles, fishing, footwear, sports, camping, kayaking, hunting, golf, and more.

EAU CLAIRE BIKE AND SPORT 403 Wa-

ter St, Eau Claire • facebook.com/bikeandsport/ A local bike shop that opened over 70 years ago. They supply bicycles, snowboards, skateboards, long boards, and roller blades, new and used.

ERIK’S BIKE SHOP 4130 Commonwealth Ave,

Eau Claire • (715) 835-6746 • eriksbikeshop.com Erik’s Bikes has locations throughout the midwest.

A one-stop shop for new bikes of any type including road, mountain, path, electric, BMX, and specialty types, cycling apparel & accessories, used bikes, repair, and more. They also service skiis, skates, snowboards, and rent adventure trailers.

GANDER MOUNTAIN 6440 Scully Drive,

Eau Claire • (715) 834-4594 • gandermountain. com This store’s equipment goes beyond its “hunt, fish, camp” slogan, also offering gear for canoeing,

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snowshoeing, kayaking, and geocaching.

LOOPY’S 10691 Cty Hwy X (Bus. Hwy 29),

Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-5667 • 723loop.com Loopy’s rents canoes, kayaks, and inner tubes all summer long. Their free shuttle will zip you into town so you can float down the Chippewa River and back to the shop. You can also rent a van for the trip.

They even offer “driver safe” beverages, food, ice, and cooler tubes. Stop by Loopy’s restaurant and bar when you’re done.

NOT JUST ANYBODY’S BIKES & BOOKS 416 Gray St, Eau Claire • facebook.

com/eauclaire.bike Customized one-on-one bike repair, fitting, coaching, and consulting. Selling used books, bicycles, and bike parts and offers bike repair and bicycle fitting by a licensed cycling coach.

PASSION BOARD SHOP 218 N Dewey St,

Eau Claire • (715) 379-3245 • passionboardshop. com Eau Claire’s downtown destination for all things boarding. Pick up apparel, accessories, parts, safety gear, and check out their board selection.

PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS 3561 Gateway

Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 834-0602 • playitagainsports.com The biggest retailer of second-hand recreational equipment in the area, including bikes, skates, skateboards, sports, fitness, skiis, snowboards, running equipment, and more.

RIVERSIDE BIKE & SKATE 937 Water St.,

Eau Claire • (715) 835-0088 • RiversideBikeSkate. com A full service bike retailer featuring major brands. They offer bike repair and tune-up services.

They also service hockey equipment, skates, canoes, kayaks, and more. Riverside also rents Canoes and kayaks, shuttles and trailers, so you can plan your own river excursion.

RIVERSIDE JUNCTION 27 S Highway S,

Augusta • (715) 456-2434 • riverside@bluebuzz.net • riversidejunction.com Riverside Junction offers canoeing and kayaking on the Eau Claire River - trip planning, drop off/pick up, and rentals.

SCHEELS 4710 Golf Road, Eau Claire • (715)

833-1886 • scheels.com A comprehensive place for all your fishing, hiking, canoeing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, kayaking, biking, camping, geocaching, and hunting needs.

SHIFT CYCLERY & COFFEE BAR 615 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire • (715) 514-5060 • eaushift.com A full-service bicycle repair shop, craft coffee bar, and all-around creative lounge in downtown Eau Claire. Find your new ride, bicycle and coffee gear all in one stop.

Offering bicycle repair classes, and a mobile pickup service so you don’t need to drive your bike to the shop.

SIMPLE SPORTS 326 Main St. E., Menom-

onie • (715) 233-3493 • facebook.com/SimpleSportsU Serving downtown Menomonie, Simple Sports sells bikes, disc golf equipment, snowboards, skates, snowshoes, and more.

SPRING STREET SPORTS 12 W. Spring

St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-6616 • springstreetsports.com Located in downtown historic Chippewa Falls, Spring Street Sports has been serving Chippewa Falls bicycle and snowsports enthusiasts since 1987. They sell trek bikes and specialized bikes, but will service all bikes. They also sell snowsports equipment, and rent hourly or daily use equipment.

STACHE BIKE & ADVENTURE 414 North Farwell Street, Eau Claire • 715.514.5068 • eauclairebike.com Stache Bike & Adventure sells bikes, snowboards, apparel, tools, and more, and offers a wide array of bicycle tune-up and replacement part services.

STOUT ADVENTURES 220 13th Ave E,

Menomonie • (715) 232-5625 • stoutadventures@ uwstout.edu • uwstout.edu UW-Stout has an amazing outdoor rental collection! University ID holders

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and community members with driver’s licenses can rent hiking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, winter sport (skis and snowshoes), and rock climbing equipment daily or weekly. Room 56 of the Sports and Fitness Center.

CAMPGROUNDS & PARKS Call for associated fees and to learn about amenities. Don’t forget the waterproof matches.

— BRUNET ISLAND STATE PARK

23125 255th St., Cornell • (715) 239-6888 • dnr. wi.gov Many campers are drawn to Brunet Island State Park’s quiet lagoons and channels, perfect for fishing, canoeing, swimming, or just watching wildlife (the park is well-known for its roaming deer population). If you’re an adventurous camper, check out the Old Abe State Trail, a 20-mile abandoned railroad grade that connects Brunet Island with Lake Wissota State Park. You won’t leave disappointed.

CHIPPEWA MORAINE STATE REC. AREA 13394 Cty Hwy M, New Auburn • (715)

967-2800 • dnr.wi.gov Situated along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, the 3180-acre Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area offers unspoiled beauty with kettle lakes and many glacial features.

The Chippewa Moraine is one of nine units of the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve.

COON FORK LAKE COUNTY PARK - CAMPGROUND E 25501 County Road

CF, Augusta • (715) 839-4738 or (715) 286-5536 • co.eau-claire.wi.us Located 30 miles from Eau Claire, this serene campsite has a boat landing and rental, picnic shelter, swimming beach, volleyball court, playground, hiking trails, and more. Makes for a quiet weekend getaway.

COUNTRY VILLA MOTEL AND COUNTRY CAMPING 10765 County Hwy Q, Chippewa Falls • (715) 288-6376 or (877) 459-3263 • countryvillamotelandcamping. com 34 sites

DUNCAN CREEK CAMPGROUND 12528 102nd Ave.,

Chippewa Falls • travelwisconsin. com 35 sites. Campground offers spacious campsites, electrical hookups, playgrounds, fishing in Duncan Creek, canoe access, nestled the cool of large deciduous and coniferous trees.

EAGLE RIDGE CAMPGROUND 2302 Nelson Road, Chippewa Falls • Find it on Facebook Ninety campsites offered for tents, trailers, RV’s, and campers. Flush toilets as well as sewer, water, and electric hookups. Open for pull throughs only.

HARSTAD COUNTY PARK CAMPING County Road HHH, Augusta • (715)

839-4738 • co.eau-claire.wi.us This 43 acre park has 27 quiet and rustic campsites and no electricity or running water. The campsites overlook the Eau Claire river, and fishing and canoeing are popular past times at the beach. A large open shelter and ball field can be reserved. A great place to enjoy the simpleness and rawness of the outdoors.

IRVINGTON CAMPGROUND E4176

County Rd. D, Menomonie • (715) 235-2267 or (715) 505-5202 • menomoniecamping.com The campground has wooded and open site areas with full hook up, electric & water, rustic & seasonal sites available. Connects to the Red Cedar Bike Trail, and rents canoes and kayaks with a shuttle service to get you to the water.

LAKE WISSOTA STATE PARK CAMPING 18127 County Highway O , Chippewa Falls • (715) 382-4574 • chippewacounty.com/

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BEST CAMPGROUND 1. COON FORK COUNTY PARK (AUGUSTA) 2. O’NEIL CREEK CAMPGROUND 3. BRUNET ISLAND STATE PARK (CORNELL) If you spent a night under the stars in the past year, you ought to see the stars at these three local campgrounds.

Coon Fork County Park in Augusta is where the nature trails and camping are unmatched; it’s the little slice of heaven we all needed this year. O’Neil Creek Campground is an RV owner’s dream, with a general store, mini golf, train rides, and fun for the whole family. Our readers also loved Brunet Island State Park, complete with picnic areas, playgrounds, swimming, hiking, and plenty of campsites. –Cullen Ryan

maps/wissota.asp More than 1,000 acres of forest and Locationopen prairie on a 6,300-acre man-made lake. Offers secluded campsites, hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, picnic and playground areas and a 285-foot swimming beach. Boating, canoeing, kayaking and water skiing are popular summer activities on Lake Wissota.

LITTLE CREEK CAMPGROUND & CABINS ​627 Tioga Road, Fairchild • (715) 533-

8594 • littlecreekcampgroundfairchild.com Little Creek Campground is at heart of the Quad–County ATV trails. Ride from your campsite to any of the many trails. They also offer other activities for fun family time at one of their full hook-up campsites.

They have cabins that can be rented by the weekend, week, month, or seasonal.

LOON LAKE CAMPGROUNDS 10279

280th Ave., New Auburn • (715) 967-2148 • loonlake-campground.com 13 sites. If you are looking for a place for you and your family to enjoy the summer, look no further. This campground is tucked away on quiet Loon Lake in New Auburn, Wisconsin. This lake is shallow and quiet, which makes it the perfect lake for paddle boats, canoeing, and kayaking.

O’NEIL CAMPGROUND 14912 105th

Avenue, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-6581 • office@ oneilcreek.com • ONeilCreek.com Come to camp, fish, or just relax. They’ve got playgrounds, mini golf, snack bar, swimming beach, arcade, gathering areas, train rides and more activities. Facilities include showers, laundry, water & electric, and other amenities.

OTTER LAKE COUNTY PARK 35309

170th Ave, Stanley • (715) 726-7882 • reservations. co.chippewa.wi.us It has 22 well-spaced campsites, a playground, picnicking, swimming and a boat landing. The shoreline of much of Otter Lake is undeveloped and provides an attractive, wilderness-type setting. Central location for water, electricity available on all sites and pit toilets. No showers or dump station.

PINE HARBOR CAMPGROUND 7181

185th St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-9865 • pineharborcampground.com Offering organized activities such as Christmas in July, Halloween, Bingo, Pancake Breakfasts, and more. Clean flush toilets, showers, and laundry facilities. Two play grounds: one age 5 and under, one for age 5+. Pet friendly (on a leash). Hiking and biking trails. Free wireless internet.

PINE POINT COUNTY PARK 27699

256th Street, Holcombe • reservations.co.chippewa. wi.us Camping, swimming, picnicking, playground equipment, a reservable picnic shelter and a boat launch are available. Central location for water off of the main parking lot, electricity available on all sites, pit toilets and a dump station. No showers.

Firewood is available for sale from the park caretaker who occupies site #7.

ROCK LAKE LODGE & CAMPGROUND 23015 153rd St., Bloomer • (715)

568-4370 • facebook.com Go swimming in the heated, outdoor pool, play in the game room, take a walk and see elk and peacocks, go fishing on Rock

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has a kennel and boarding program to take care of your dogs. Includes organic foods, exercise, canine massage, and training services.

from home” a fun and stress-free experience. They specialize in the care of dogs, cats and even critters like birds, ferrets and bunnies.

CANINE COMFORT INN 2600 S. Broad-

NORTHSIDE PET HOSPITAL 1727

way St., Menomonie • (715) 235-8669 • caninecomfortinn.com A small business that offers grooming, dog training, and obedience training services.

CHIPPEWA VETERINARY CLINIC

14961 81st Ave., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-3655 • chipvet@chippewavet.com • chippewavet.com Established in 1902, the Chippewa Valley Clinic is a full-service mixed animal veterinary clinic dedicated to the health and well being of your animals. Also providing boarding services for cats & dogs.

COZY AT HOME PET SITTING SERVICE Eau Claire • 715-835-1930 Your pet stays cozy at your home. Avoid stress, your pet will be happy when you get home.

EAU CLAIRE ANIMAL HOSPITAL 2504

Mall Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 835-5011 • ecah@ clearwire.net • eauclaireanimalhospital.com Providing the best possible medical, surgical and dental care for our highly-valued patients and committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Voted the best veterinary clinic in the Volume One Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader’s Pool since 2014.

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GET OFF MY TAIL!

If you’re looking for a little bit of space – and a whole‘lotta fresh air – check out local dog parks for a way to run wild with your furry friend.

Lake, bring your ATV’s/snowmobiles, and ride the trail or just relax around the campfire or at the lodge.

The lodge has a full bar with homemade pizzas and sandwiches.

SANDY HILL CAMPGROUND E21100 ND Road, Augusta • (715) 286-2495 • augustawi. com 32 sites. A very clean and peaceful spot for family camping.

STONEY CREEK RV RESORT 50483 Oak

Grove Road, Osseo • (715) 597-2102 and 1 (888) 349-6399 • stoneycreekrvresort.com Stoney Creek is big rig friendly, offers 18 hole mini golf, laundry facilities, free wi-fi internet, adult pool with basketball, kiddie pool with toys, volleyball and basketball courts, short-order kitchen, covered wagon rides, game room, worship services, and more. Don’t forget laser tag.

TWIN SPRINGS RESORT CAMPGROUND N6572 530th St., Menomonie • (715)

235-9321 • twinspringscampingresort.com Amenities and activities include a swimming pool, boat rentals, fire wood and ice for sale, bar and game room, nature trails, play areas for children, camping

where are

cabins, tiled showers with hot water, fire areas and fire rings, and more. Enjoy the panoramic views and scenic nature trails.

PET BOARDING Give Fido somewhere to stay — ANIMAL WELLNESS CENTER OF BUFFALO VALLEY 201 Industrial Dr. #1,

Mondovi • (715) 926-3836 • awcbv@cvcexpress. net • youranimalwellnesscenter.com A full-service veterinary medical facility with the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients.

BIFROST FARMS E2062 930th Ave., Boy-

ceville • (715) 643-2208 • info@bifrostfarms.com • bifrostfarms.com The Bifrost Farms goat dairy also

THE DOGGY

parks?

EMBARK 2109 Fairfax St., Eau Claire • (715)

864-3263 • embarkdog.com More like a date night with your dog, classes at emBARK are informative with a dash of craziness to create an upbeat, positive environment. emBARK also offers grooming services.

K-9 COUNTRY CLUB 10055 County Hwy K, Cadott • (715) 382-4562 • k-9countryclub@hotmail. com • Find this business on Facebook HERE Jolie Wittrock’s boarding facility is at her home, offering the advantage to be with the pets at all times. Any kind of routine patrons have with your pet can be replicated.

K9 DORMS 1519 Mayer Road, Altoona • face-

book.com/k9dorms A family owned and operated business that treats your dog with affection during their stay at a home away from home. Also features grooming services.

LAKE WISSOTA ANIMAL HOSPITAL

16780 County Highway X, Chippewa Falls • (715) 726-8811 • lakewissotaanimalhospital.com Offer a full range of premium veterinarian services to ensure your beloved pet is in full, functioning health. Also offers boarding services.

NORTHERN PAWS PET LODGE 25927

115th Ave., Cadott • (715) 289-4244 • reservations@ northernpaws.com • northernpaws.com Offering rooms and services to make your pet’s “home away

Western Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 835-0761 • info@ northsidepethosp.com • northsidepethosp.com Providing a variety of veterinarian services, plus grooming, boarding, plus end-of-life animal care.

OAKWOOD HILLS ANIMAL HOSPITAL 4616 Commerce Valley Road, Eau

Claire • (715) 835-0112 • info@oakwoodhillsanimalhospital.com • oakwoodhillsanimalhospital. com A full service veterinary hospital and boarding service for the communities of Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, and Altoona for over 35 years.

PAWS & CLAWS 3820 Old Town Hall Road,

Eau Claire • (715) 831-1885 • info@pawsandclawstotaldog.com • pawsandclawstotaldog.com Featuring spa quality grooming services and superior quality boarding services complete with specialty suites, home-like kennels, and a swimming pool.

PETSMART 4142 Commonwealth Ave., Eau

Claire • (715) 831-1532 • petsmart.com Petsmart provides a variety of equipment and supplies for dogs, cats, and small animals. Their services include dog training, pet grooming, and pet adoptions.

RUDE DOG UNIVERSITY 2251 Eastridge Center, Eau Claire • (715) 833-1880 • rudedogu. com Featuring classes for obedience, agility, rally, conformation, show, hunting, and canine good citizen, for multiple levels (beginner to advanced).

Private training available.

RUFF LIFE PET HOTEL 11613 22nd Avenue, Chippewa Falls • rufflifepethotel.com Ruff Life Pet Hotel is a pet kennel and boarding facility promising to love each one of your pets like they were their own.

TRI-PAW’D PET CARE 715-559-6335 •

tripawdpetcare@gmail.com • facebook.com/tripawdpetcare A pet care business with offering daily visits, overnight stays, dog walks, puppy visits, dog park visits, nail trims/grinding, pet transport/taxi, and some boarding services. Tri-Paw’d is a mobile service so they’ll come to you so your pets can stay in their comfort zone. All pet types, including exotics and farm animals, are accepted. Tri-Paw’d also offers discounted or free services to local veterans and active duty military.

WAGGIN’ TAILS TRAINING CO. & DOGGIE DAYCARE N4668 471st St.,

Menomonie • (715) 235-3188 • waggintails@wwt. net • waggintailswi.com Featuring training classes ranging from puppy and adult training, tricks, walking, agility and behavior, plus daycare (no overnight care), nail trims, washes and spa treatments, plus a retail area with leaders, collars, leashes, treats, toys and more.

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MENOMONIE DOG PARK

EAU CLAIRE DOG PARKS

841 Chippewa Crossing Boulevard • Chippewa Falls • happytailsdogpark.org

Open year-round, this park has 53+ fenced acres, a walking trail around the perimeter, and a small dog area.

Dog waste bags provided but no water as of yet, so please bring your own. $3 daily, $25 annual fee.

Brickyard Road • Menomonie doghouse@wwt.net 11.5 acre area available for dogs and their owners, founded and supported by “Friends of the Menomonie Dog Park.” Dog park permits are available at City Hall and the park.

Otter Creek: 4503 House Road Sundet: 4703 Robin Road Eau Claire

eauclairewi.gov/recreation/dog-parks Open daily till dusk. Nine fenced-in acres, water for dogs, small dog area, walking trails. $25 annual/dog, or $5 daily/dog.

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Rev Your Engines M A R KQ U A RT R A N KS A S TH E B E ST P LA C E TO B UY A C A R , G ET A N O I L C H A N G E , S C R U B D O W N YO U R C A R , A N D FI LL A LL YO U R A UTO M OTIVE N E E D S . IT ’ S N O S U R P R I S E W HY. Markquart dominated this year’s Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader Poll, snagging the first-place slot for Best Place to Buy a New Car, Best Oil Change, Best Automotive Repair, Best Car Wash, and curbed a close runner-up spot for Best Place to Buy a Used Car and Best Auto Body Shop.

to so much more than their professional services. Their team is friendly, knowledgeable, and authentic, and they all stick to three core values at Markquart: integrity, professionalism, and a positive attitude. You’ll never feel pressured into purchases, and the team strives to get you fixed with the perfect fit for you.

What’s the secret to their automotive accolades, you may ask? The secret is their mastery of motor vehicles, their positive and personalized shopping experience, and their deep roots in the Chippewa Valley.

“We take pride in offering a great experience,” said owner Charlee Markquart, “and we are constantly striving to improve, innovate, and become experts at what we do.”

Markquart strives to offer an easy and enjoyable experience in all areas, Markquart said.

We take pride in offering a great experience and we are constantly striving to improve, innovate, and become experts at what we do.

With over 50 years of experience in the Chippewa Valley community, Markquart offers a variety of new brands, including Toyota, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac, and all makes and models of used vehicles. They also offer basic maintenance for oil changes, new windshield wipers, and more extensive repairs like engine replacements. Their factory-trained technicians keep

charlee markquart, owner your vehicle running at peak performance you so never have to worry when you’re on the go.

And, their three convenient car wash locations offer 24/7 services so you can keep your car looking as good as new all the time.

But, their success as a business comes down

And no one knows the impact of Markquart better than the people who work there. Many employees choose to work for Markquart for 20, 30, and even 40 years. “The Markquart brand isn’t just about the products and services we offer,” Markquart said. “We also strive to give back to our community that has supported us for so many years, through donations, events, and community involvement.”

Markquart has no shortage of locations in Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, and Menomonie, and, this summer, locals can get geared about a new dealership in Menomonie, which offers room for more selection and an even better experience.

You can also check out their brand-new RV dealership – Markquart RV – in Menomonie this summer.

“We are thankful for all the support and are proud to be part of this outstanding community,” Dachel said. “We will continue to strive to be the best.”

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START SWINGING listings by James Johonnott

Take me out to a ball game… or a basketball game… or the U.S. National Kubb Championship. Really, you could take us anywhere!

After a year of being stuck at home, we’re tickled, elated, jubilant, delighted to get out and play! And there’s no shortage of catchy ways to toss a ball around, knock it out of the park, glide around town, and – most importantly – get your body moving and grooving to a new beat: the beat of summer. Check out the following pages for a guide to the Chippewa Valley’s courts, courses, and fields.

BASKETBALL COURTS

Some courts are not full. Most courts require you to “bring it.”

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Ea u Cl a i re BOYD PARK 1202 Fairway St. CAMERON STREET PLAYGROUND 1601 11th St

DEMMLER PARK 524 Putnam Dr. GROVER HEIGHTS PARK 122 Violet St. KESSLER FIELD 105 Walnut St. MCDONOUGH PARK 800 McDonough St. MITSCHER PLAYGROUND 3507 Sharon Dr. NEWELL PARK 122 S. Michigan St. PHOTO BY ANDRE A PAULSE TH

NORTH RIVERFRONTS PARK 815 Forest St.

OAKWOOD HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK 4433 Oakwood Hills Pkwy.

COME AT THE KING

SUNDET PARK 4703 Robbin Rd.

The U.S. National Kubb Championship brings the best from around the country (and world) to Eau Claire July 9-11.

ZEPHYR PARK Shady Grove Rd. —

A l to o n a ALTOONA CITY PARK

on the corner of Bartlett Avenue and 10th Street W.

DEVNEY PARK

on Devney Drive west of County Trunk A.

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BASEBALL & SOFTBALL DIAMONDS

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ALTOONA CITY PARK

LAKE EAU CLAIRE COUNTY PARK S.

Corner of Bartlett Avenue and 10th Street West

CINDER CITY PARK Spooner Ave. & 10th St. DEVNEY PARK

Devney Drive west of County Trunk A.

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Shore Dr.

HORSESHOE PITCHES

Most spots require ample amounts of easy-going-ness.

BUCHANAN PARK S. Main St.

CARSON PARK 101 Carson Park Dr.

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MARSHALL PARK Bridgewater Ave

BOLLINGER FIELDS Stein Blvd.

CASPER PARK W Canal St.

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FAIRFAX PARK at 4200 Fairfax St.

MARSHALL PARK Bridgewater Ave.

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KESSLER FIELD at 105 Walnut St.

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CARSON PARK 101 Carson Park Dr.

ELMWOOD PARK on 4th Ave.

MOUNT SIMON PARK on Addison St.

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FOWLERS COURT PARK on 4th Ave.

NEWELL PARK at 122 S. Michigan St.

ELMWOOD PARK on 4th Ave., Menomonie

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ZEPHYR PARK on Shady Grove Rd.

FOWLER COURT PARK 4th Ave.

LAKE ALTOONA COUNTY PARK

WAKANDA PARK on Pine Ave.

WAKANDA PARK on Pine Ave.

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FLAG HILL IN IRVINE PARK

IRVINE PARK on Bridgewater Ave.

on Bridgewater Ave.

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Me no m o ni e LEISURE CENTER PARK For more info visit Menomonie Parks and Rec at 1412 6th St. • Wakanda Park on Pine Ave.

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A u g usta LAKE EAU CLAIRE COUNTY PARK South Shore Dr., off Hwy 27.

TENNIS COURTS

What’s with all the racquet?

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Ea u Cl a i re CARSON PARK 101 Carson Park Dr. MCDONOUGH PARK 800 McDonough St. OWEN PARK on 1st Ave.

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Me no m o ni e LEISURE CENTER PARK For more info visit Menomonie Parks and Rec at 1412 6th St.

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A u g usta South Shore Dr., off Hwy 27.

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Ea u Cl a i re BOLLINGER FIELDS on Stein Blvd.

EAU CLAIRE SOCCER PARK Hamilton Ave.

GROVER HEIGHTS PARK 1022 Violet Ave.

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VOLLEYBALL COURTS

Bump, set, and serve up some fun.

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Ea u Cl a i re CARSON PARK 101 Carson Park Dr. • Mount

Simon Park on Addison St. • Riverview Park at 2711 Riverview Dr. • Rod & Gun Park 801 Schoettl Ave.

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A l to o n a LAKE ALTOONA COUNTY PARK 604 Beach Rd.

With lush fairways and views that are out of this world, Hickory Hills (E4080 Hickory Road, Eau Claire) ranks as our readers’ favorite golf course for the 10th consecutive year. With golf leagues and junior programs, they have a little something for everyone. Wild Ridge Golf Course (3647 Kane Road, Eau Claire) comes in second, providing a championship golf experience among the natural wonders of the Chippewa Valley. Take a little drive to Lake Wissota Golf & Events (16108 97th Ave., Chippewa Falls) for a fun and challenging course measuring over 6,000 yards, complete with a bar and grill overlooking Lake Wissota. –Ashly Curtis

BOYD PARK 1202 Fairway St.

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Can you bend it like Beckham?

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ALTOONA CITY PARK Bartlett Ave. & 10th

BEST GOLF COURSE

SOCCER FIELDS

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DEVNEY PARK Devney Dr.

GOLFHICKORYHILLS.COM

LAKE EAU CLAIRE COUNTY PARK

CASPER PARK W

a 6’vert, quarter, two 6’ regular transitioned quarters, a small 4’ bowled corner, pyramids, and more. No pad requirements - FREE.

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DISC GOLF COURSES

PHELAN PARK at 21st Ave. E.

SKATE PARKS

GNARLY PLACES TO CHECK OUT. — EAU CLAIRE SKATEBOARD PLAZA

Along the bike trail near Lakeshore Shelter, 900 Broadway St., Eau Claire • 839-5039 • eauclairewi. gov The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department installed a 3,000 square foot facility in August of 2013. Intended for skateboards, inline skates, and BMX bikes only, this park is free and is open to the public.

MARSHALL PARK Bridgewater Ave,

Chippewa Falls • Fun activities at this park includ community gardens, Marhall Park Duncan Creek Trail, three tennis courts, rose/lily garden, softball/ baseball field, skateboard park, two basketball courts and pool.

PHELAN PARK 9th St. East and 21st Ave.

East, Menomonie • Huge, with plenty of features for a number of different skill levels. All concrete with some great lines and a generally good flow. Includes

Two great sports that taste great together.

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BRICKYARD DISC GOLF COURSE 302

Brickyard Road, Menomonie • 9 holes, 1,797 feet (alt. course 3,006 feet), natural tees - A very technical course, it traverses hills, valleys and plateaus.

Dual tees. 2 permanent pins per hole: yellow A pins and orange B pins. 2 practice baskets on Putting Plateau marked for putting games.

THE CAMPUS “9” Upper Campus, UWEC,

Eau Claire • 836-5601 • uwec.edu 9 holes, mixed tees - Course is interspersed around campus dorms, mostly flat areas.

CHIPPEWA FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL 750 Tropicana Blvd., Chippewa Falls • 726-2400 • 18 holes, 5,107 feet, par 62, mixed tees - Wonderfully creative, wrapped around the school and surrounding woods. Varied elevations. Mix of open and wooded.

DELONG MIDDLE SCHOOL 2000 Vine

St., Eau Claire • 852-4900 • ecasd.us/District/ Home 18 holes, 1,942 feet, par 54, natural tees - The front 9 works its way around a track. It works well

for putting practice and is also wheelchair friendly.

The back 9 resembles your typical course, however, it is quite short and mostly wide open.

LAMB CREEK 5699 County Road D, Menom-

onie • 235-9927 • pioneergrill.com 9 holes, 2,088 feet, par 29, concrete tees - This course is owned and operated by Pioneer Grill and Saloon and winds through tight woods and over Lambs Creek with rolling elevation along the basin.

MENOMONIE MIDDLE SCHOOL

920 21st St SE, Menomonie • 232-1673 • 12 holes, 2,438 feet, par 39, grass tees - Beautiful countryside with elevation on half the course. Referred to as the “sunset course,” play 1-2 hours before sunset and enjoy the expansive panoramic view and colors from hole 6 basket and 7 tee.

MT. SIMON PARK 100 Addison Ave., Eau

Claire • 49-acre park located on Dell’s Pond with access off either Madison Street or Birch Street. This park offers a boat landing and dock, 2 picnic pavilions, 2 lighted sand volleyball courts, and an 9-hole disc golf course. Mt. Simon Park is also home to Eau Claire’s Babe Ruth Baseball program.

NORTHSTAR MIDDLE SCHOOL 2711

Abbe Hill Drive, Eau Claire • 852-3000 • 9 holes, par 27, gravel tees - Some difficult holes, as well as some very solid chances for birdies. First 3 are open, in a valley behind the school, then a few holes in the woods. Not open to public during school hours.

TOWER RIDGE PARK Off County Rd. L,

Eau Claire • 839-4783 • 18 holes, 3,730 feet (alt. course 5,775 feet), par 78, natural tees - This is a very challenging course that is heavily wooded with many elevation changes. Long, narrow fairways, dual tees. $5/day parking fee.

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Red Cedar Speedway in Menomonie hosts races on Fridays throughout the summer.

WAKANDA PARK - DISC GOLF

Wakanda Park Rd. and Pine Ave. E, Menomonie • 232-1664 • menomonie-wi.gov 18 holes, 5,545 feet, par 65. Wakanda Park is a challenging course with a good variety of open and wooded shots, as well as water hazards. There is also a good m––ix of short and long holes. The park also has baseball diamonds and basketball courts.

SPECTATOR SPORTS

LAKE WISSOTA GOLF AND EVENTS 16108 97th Avenue, Chippewa Falls • 1-888-3824780 • wissota.golf 18 holes, 6,015 yards, par 71, public course. This course requires many straightaway tee and approach shots to the green.

MENOMONIE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 802 Heller Rd., Menomonie • 235-3595 • menomoniegolf.com 9 holes, 1,911 yards, par 30, public course.

MILL RUN GOLF COURSE 3905 Kane

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EAU CLAIRE EXPRESS Check the schedule

OJIBWA GOLF & BOWL 8140 136th Street,

RACES AT RED CEDAR SPEEDWAY

PINE MEADOW GOLF CLUB 4324

Batter up!

online • Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, 702 Carson Park Drive, Eau Claire • $9-14 for general admission, $28+ for Fan Deck seating • northwoodsleague.com The Eau Claire Express is back with its 2021 season. Grab your single game or season tickets now and get back into the stands.

Fridays with select other days, 7pm • Red Cedar Speedway, 1700 block of Stout Rd., Dunn County Recreation Park, Menomonie • $10-30; FREE for kids 12 and under • 235-6318 • redcedarspeedway. com The Red Cedar Speedway is a WISSOTA sanctioned track with weekly stock car races. The events are cash-only.

EAU CLAIRE BEARS BASEBALL Check their schedule online • Generally plays at Cinder City Park, Altoona • All ages • eauclairecavaliers. org See a hometown baseball game with the Eau Claire Bears baseball team.

EAU CLAIRE CAVALIERS BASEBALL

Check their schedule online • Carson Park, 100 Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • $5 adults; $1 students 18 & under; children 5 & under FREE; season ticket options available • All ages • 838-9222 • eauclairecavaliers.org See a hometown baseball game with the Eau Claire Cavaliers baseball team.

GOLF COURSES Fooooooooooooooooore!

— EAU CLAIRE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 828 Clubview Lane, Altoona • 836-8420 •

ecgcc.com A 18-hole, par 71 Championship course, spread out over 250 acres of mature, wooded terrain, including sweeping hillsides and towering white pines.

HICKORY HILLS GOLF COURSE E4080

Hickory Rd., Eau Claire • 878-4543 • golfhickoryhills.com Located on 100 stunning acres just 3 miles south of Eau Claire on Highway 93, Hickory Hills Golf Course is an 18-hole, executive length course geared towards the recreational golfer.

LAKE HALLIE GOLF COURSE 2196 110th St, Chippewa Falls • 861-5442 • lakehalliegolf. com 18 holes, 5,885 yards, par 70, with a course rating of 68.3 and slope rating of 124.

Chippewa Falls • 723-8823 • OjibwaGC.com 9 holes, 2,882 yards, par 35, public course. This gorgeous course is surrounded by mature pine trees.

Water hazards come into play on several holes. The terrain is hilly and the small greens are in excellent condition.

Fairfax Park Dr., Eau Claire • 832-6011 • pinemeadowgolfclubinc.com 9 holes, 1,143 yards, par 27 - public - This course has small, undulating greens. The terrain is relatively flat and several trees line the fairways.

PINEWOOD GOLF COURSE N4545 440th St., Menomonie • 235-2900 • pinewoodgcr.com 9 holes, 1,558 yards, par 29, public. An excellent course for beginners, youth, and seniors, these greens are fairly level and virtually hazard-free, except for a few sand traps.

PRINCETON VALLEY GOLF COURSE

2300 W. Princeton Ave., Eau Claire • 834-3334 • princetonvalley.com 9 holes, 3,325 yards, par 36 public - This scenic course is located in the base of a valley. The course is tight and features a beautiful rolling layout with tree framed fairyways and lateral water hazards on holes 3, 5, 6, and 9.

THE VALLEY GOLF COURSE S80 Golf Rd Mondovi, Mondovi • thevalleygc.com Originally a 9-hole course nestled in the rolling hills of Buffalo County, The Valley Golf Course has been reborn as an 18-hole course for all skill levels. Great views, checkerboard fields, picturesque farms, and a full-service supper club style restaurant.

WHISPERING PINES GOLF COURSE

County Rd. X, Cadott • whisperingpinesgc.net An 18 hole course located approximately 12 miles east of Eau Claire. Indoor simulation, leagues, and serves food.

WHITETAIL GOLF COURSE E8414 760th Ave., Colfax, WI 54730 • 962-3888 • whitetailgolf. com The Whitetail Golf Course features 18½ holes carved into the countryside. The front nine tempts golfers to “swing away” with ample space and demanding distance, while the narrow carved-out holes on the back nine require precision play.

WILD RIDGE GOLF COURSE 3647 Kane

Rd., Eau Claire • 834-1766 • wildridgegolf.com 18 holes, 7,000 yards -public- This is a championship golf course. Enjoy the view from the breathtaking elevated first tee which has been cut of the woods to the wind blown links style of the par three 17th hole. | JUNE 10, 2021

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KINGS OF KUBB: U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP SLATED FOR JULY MORE THAN 100 teams already registered for annual kubb competition words: Rebecca Mennecke The largest kubb tournament in the country is slated for July 9-11 in Eau Claire after hitting the pause button last year due to COVID-19. One of four two-day tournaments around the globe, the U.S. National Kubb Championship draws players between the ages of 6 and 86 – or even older, if you’re feeling adventurous! – to Eau Claire to play the ancient Nordic lawn game.

Kid Kubb, which is intended for players aged 12 and younger, is slated Friday, July 9. Adult teams will compete on Saturday and Sunday, July 10-11.

This year, teams from more than 15 different states will be represented at the competition, which will be held at the Eau Claire Soccer Park. Proceeds will benefit Girls on the Run of the Chippewa Valley, as well as We Help War Victims, an organization that supports– individuals who have been victimized by war. Registration costs $70 per team.

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register – visit usakubb.org/championship-info.

PLAY BALL!

MENOMONIE BLUECAPS SWING INTO SUMMER SEASON words:

Rebecca Mennecke

P H O T O B Y T I M O T H Y M AT H E R

Swing into baseball season with the Menomonie Blue Caps vintage baseball team at their Menomonie Baseball Festival, which is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 26-27. Eight teams from around the country will travel to Menomonie

to compete in a friendly game of vintage baseball in an effort to educate the community of this historic pastime. Enjoy fan-favorite concessions, raffles, and a silent auction, all beginning at 10am.

Then, from May through Oct. 16, check out their summer schedule of traveling games (which you can find at dunnhistory.org/bluecaps). The Blue Caps were established in 2012 – 71 years after the original baseball team of that name, which played from 1882 until 1941. The team is part of the Vintage Base Ball Association and plays by original 1860 baseball rules.

Blue Cap games are played at Phelan Park (21st Ave. SE from 9th St. East in Menomonie) unless otherwise noted.

For more information, visit facebook.com/MenomonieBlueCaps.

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The last year has been a bit of a rollercoaster – understatement of the century, we know. Thank goodness, this year we have REAL rollercoasters to look forward to. Check ‘em out at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair.

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TOWNIE PRIDE listings by James Johonnott

Isn’t it hard to find good ol’ fashioned family fun? Heck, even when you find a perfectly good museum, there’s usually one person in the family (we’re not naming names) who pooh-poohs the place because they’d rather sit at home and watch old rerun movies. No worries. In the following pages, you’ll find plenty of hot spots fot go-kart action, miniature train riding, fairs, festivals, museums, state parks, and even – if you’re super adventurous – opportunities to see the Chippewa Valley from the sky. That’s right. That means getting in a plane. Really, there’s something for everyone.

ATTRACTIONS Ge up, get out there, and have fun!

— ACTION CITY & CHAOS WATER PARK 2402 Lorch Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 838-

9663 • ActionCityFun.com Action City, attached to the Metropolis Resort, is a 55,000 square foot family fun center featuring popular arcade games and fun attractions. Action City has the largest indoor go-kart track in the Midwest, laser tag, a climbing wall, batting cages, bumper cars, laser maze, mini bowling, an outdoor maze, outdoor go-kart track, and a mini golf course. Chaos Indoor Waterpark has been reviewed as one of the best indoor water parks in Wisconsin. Chaos features multiple slides, an activity pool, a lazy river, double hot tub, lily pads and a Kid’s Aquatic Playground

CARSON PARK TRAIN RIDES Carson

Park, Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 831-0900 • ChippewaValleyRailroad.comEnjoy a scenic half mile minature steam- and gasoline-powered train ride located in Eau Claire’s Carson Park, presented by the Chippewa Valley Railroad Association. Opens May 30th, and runs on Sundays throughout the summer from noon until 5pm.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF EAU CLAIRE PLAY SPACE Haymarket Building,

Eau Claire • (715) 832-5437 • ChildrensMuseumEC. com The Children’s Museum of Eau Claire has a pop-up play space in the Haymarket Building downtown. They are taking reservation only, 20 person maximum limited sessions for safety protocols.

EAU CLAIRE GAMES & ARCADE

2928 London Road, Eau Claire • (715) 864-4320 • facebook.com Eau Claire Games & Arcade is a social gaming, family fun center, and cafe. Activities include console gaming, tabletop gaming, arcades, video game store, arcade, refreshments and more.

JEREMIAH’S BULLFROG FISH FARM N1321 Bullfrog Rd., Menomonie • (715) 664-8775 • eatmyfish.com Bullfrog Fish Farm’s summer hours are Friday-Sunday noon to 6pm. Visit the fish farm and catch your own fish (no license required) and watch as it is netted, cleaned, and iced. If fishing isn’t your style, you can also pick up some fresh or smoked fish from the retail store, or order a shore lunch and relax by the water.

LEINENKUGEL’S BREWERY TOUR

Tours Every Half Hour - Monday-Thursday & Sat; 9:30am-4pm, Friday; 9:30-6:30, Sunday; 11:30-3 • 124 E. Elm St., Chippewa Falls • (888) 534-6437 • leinielodge@leinenkugels.com • leinie.com Tours and beer tastings cost $5 for those 21 and older and includes a souvenir glass. A portion of our sales will be donated to water conservation efforts for Little Lake Wissota, our hometown lake.

MICON CINEMAS 475 Chippewa Mall

Dr., Chippewa Falls, WI // 3109 Mall Dr., Eau Claire, WI // 315 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire, WI; miconcinemas.com Micon Cinemas have three, newly refurbished Chippewa Valley Locations. Their locations all have a full-service restaurant and bar, which serve up classics like pizzas, hot dogs, mac & cheese, chicken strips, and root beer floats. They

regularly host events like quarter kids movie days, film festivals, and more. Their downtown Eau Claire location offers second-run films at discount prices.

SCULPTURE TOUR EAU CLAIRE Along

Water St., North Barstow St., Phoenix Park, and the Mayo Clinic Health Systems campus in downtown, Eau Claire • (715) 829-8188, (715) 552-3801 • sculpturetour.org Enjoy this outdoor, interactive, free exhibit of sculptures displayed nearly yearround, twenty-four hours a day. The sculptures are owned by the artists who created them and are loaned to Eau Claire’s exhibit for 48-50 weeks. Each May a new set of sculptures arrives.

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TACTICAL ESCAPE 101 Oakwood Mall

(4800 Golf Rd), Eau Claire • (715) 418-0012 • tacticalescape101.com/about.php/ Kick your puzzle solving brain into gear, grab your friends, and put your skills to the test. Tactical Escape 101 is a locally owned and operated escape room brand.

MUSEUMS & LOCAL HISTORY

Learn about the region’s history from an array of local museums — AMISH TOURS BY THE WOODSHED By appointment only; May-Oct. • 105 West Lincoln Street, Augusta • 286-5404 • woodshedheirlooms. com Augusta is home to one of the largest Amish settlements in Wisconsin, with more than 150 families. This “motor buggy” takes 1.5 to 2 hours, with stops at an Amish bakery and candy shop, woodshop, home, and farm.

AGER HOUSE 514 W. Madison St., Eau Claire

• (715) 835-8718 • agerhouse.org Presented by the Waldemar Ager Association, the Ager House is the historic home to Norwegian-American writer Waldemar Ager, restored to its early-1900’s likeness.

Part of the National Register of Histo≠ric Places a Literary Landmark by the National Association of Friends of Public Libraries, the public may tour by appointment, hold events at the house, visit its unique resource library, and much more.

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BEST MUSEUM/ HISTORIC SITE 1. CHIPPEWA VALLEY MUSEUM 2. LEINENKUGEL’S BREWERY 3. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF EAU CLAIRE “A place to ask questions, seek answers, and be inspired.”

This is the motto that holds true with each visit to the Chippewa Valley Museum (1204 E. Half Moon Drive, Eau Claire).

The museum explores the rich history of the Valley and even features an ice cream parlor to satisfy patrons of all ages. For history buffs with a taste for hops, Leinenkugel’s Brewery (124 E. Elm St., Chippewa Falls) and the adjacent Leinie Lodge are must-see spots. And while it’s temporarily closed, the Children’s Museum of Eau Claire (220 S. Barstow St.) always brings smiles and offers hands-on-learning experiences – and they’ll be getting a cool new location soon! –Evelyn Nelson

CADDIE WOODLAWN HISTORICAL PARK Daylight hours; spring - fall • 9 miles

S. of Menomonie on Hwy 25, Menomonie • (715) 232-8685 • dunnhistory.org/sitecw.html The house in which Caroline Woodhouse lived has been moved to the park from a nearby farm. Her granddaughter, Carol Ryrie Brink, based the 1935 Newbery Award-winning children’s book Caddie Woodlawn on her life.

CHIPPEWA AREA HISTORY CENTER

123 Allen St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-4399 • facebook.com/ChippewaCountyHistoryCenter The Chippewa County Area History Center and Museum building was formerly the Notre Dame Convent, built in 1883. Your tour will take you through the history of the Chippewa Valley and includes exhibits on furniture, photos, lumber-period toys, a seashell

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collection, lumberjack tools, Native American artifacts, military artifacts, railroad artifacts and much more.

CHIPPEWA COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 123 Allen St., Chippewa Falls

• (715) 723-4399 • ccgswi.wixsite.com/ccgswi The mission of the Chippewa County Genealogical Society is to provide education and assistance to those who are tracing their family roots; to collect and maintain genealogical and historical materials; and to provide access to all materials and educational programs for members and the general public.

CHIPPEWA FALLS MUSEUM OF INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY

Appointment Only • 21 E. Grand Ave., Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-9206 • cfmit.org The museum was an idea that sprang from local citizens who wanted to record and preserve the history of important, unique and ground breaking innovations in industry and technology that were developed right here in the Chippewa Valley. It opened in May 1998 and now has a variety of exhibits that include the Seymour Cray Supercomputer Collection, Leinenkugel’s, Mason Companies Inc., and other area historic exhibits.

CHIPPEWA VALLEY MUSEUM 1204

E. Half Moon Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 834-7871 • cvmuseum.com Have an adventure in history for all ages throughout exhibits showcasing American Indian history, European settlement, industry, farm life, and health and recreation. Grab a treat at the vintage ice cream parlor year round, or visit the schoolhouse and the log house during warmer months.

COLFAX RAILROAD MUSEUM 500 E. Railroad Ave., Colfax • (715) 962-2076 • colfaxrrmuseum.org The depot houses the large

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collection of lanterns, railroad china, and the nation’s largest railroad paper-weight collection.

The primary purpose of these artifacts is to show what people encountered on day-to-day activities with the railroads and how the technology changed throughout time.

COOK-RUTLEDGE MANSION One tour

at 2pm Thursday-Sunday, June-August; group tours available throughout the year: call for details • 505 W. Grand Ave., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-7181 • CookRutledgeMansion.com One of the finest examples of High Victorian-Italianate architecture in the Midwest. Extraordinary hand-painted ceilings and walls, ornately carved woodwork, parquet floors, handcrafted silver doorknobs and hinge plates, and crystal chandeliers enhance the beauty of the interior. Adults $5, 18 and under $1.

FALL CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM E111940 County Road J, Fall

Creek • (715) 877-2850 • fcHistoricalSociety. com See items from Fall Creek’s history including a doctor’s office, a drugstore, dresses, and military uniforms. Also on the grounds are a washhouse, kitchen, and jail. Open weekends from Memorial to Labor Day, or by appointment (call ahead).

HISTORICAL MABEL TAINTER CENTER FOR THE ARTS 205 Main St.

E, Menomonie • (715) 235-0001 • MabelTainter. com The Mabel Tainter building inclu––des a lavish 313-seat “crown jewel” Victorian theatre and a historic reading room. It is a premier example

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of a restored vintage American Theater. Take a self-guided tour to inspect the intricate hand-stenciling, hand-carved white pine archways, rich walnut, mahogany, and oak woodwork, gleaming brass fixtures, leaded glass windows, and a rare working Steere and turner tracker pipe organ with 1597 pipes.

JAMES SHEELEY HOUSE 236 West

River St., Chippewa Falls • sheeleyhousesaloon.com The James Sheeley House is a local hot-spot for supernatural explorers and ghost hunters. Built in the 1860s, is allegedly haunted by the spirits of its original owners. Currently operates as restaurant serving up-scale dining in a historical setting.

OLD COURTHOUSE MUSEUM AND JAIL

315 W. Madison St., Durand • (715) 672-5423 • OldPepinCountyCourthouse.org Wisconsin’s last remaining woodframe courthouse features an iron-latticed cellblock in the jail, upstairs courtroom in near-original condition, railroad room, bridges of Durand, century-old paintings, doctor and dentist office equipment, and antique appliances & tools.

WISCONSIN LOGGING MUSEUM

1110 Carson Park Drive, Eau Claire • (715) 835-6200 • paulbunyancamp.org Take a step back into time when you visit the Wisconsin Logging Museum (formerly the Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum). Begin your tour with an introductory movie on logging in the 1890s and then visit their barn, blacksmith shop, cook shanty, bunkhouse, and heavy equipment shed to experience a day in the life of a logger.

RUSSELL J. RASSBACH HERITAGE MUSEUM 1820 Wakanda Street, Menomonie • (715) 232-8685 • dunnhistory.org/sitehm.html The Dunn County Historical Society seeks to discover, preserve, interpret and disseminate knowledge about the history of Dunn County and its role in Wisconsin.

STANLEY AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM 228 Helgerson Street, Stanley

• (615) 6445880 • stanleyareahistoricalsociety. org Dedicated to preserving the history of the area by the collecting of historical artifacts and written materials and by educating the public through displays and programs. Recognizes the contribution lumberjacks, farm families, and carpenters made to Stanley’s settlement and growth. Huge antique bottle cap collection, 1906 Cadillac, 4 buildings with over 12,000 square feet of exhibits, and memorabilia from the NW Lumber Company.

WILSON PLACE MANSION 101 Wilson

Circle, Menomonie • (715) 235-2283 • facebook. com/wilsonplacemansion Wilson Place was built in 1859 by Capt. William Wilson, a principal in Knapp, Stout, & Co. lumber company, founder and first mayor of Menomonie, and the area’s first state senator. Three generations of Wilsons remade it from a colonial house to a Queen Anne-style mansion to a Mediterranean villa. Call for admission rates and tour times.

WISCONSIN CANOE HERITAGE MUSEUM 312 N. Front St., Spooner • (715)

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

This eclectic assemblage of boats is exciting in its diversity, and includes significant craft from the golden age of North American canoeing as well as work by important contemporary builders.

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CINDER CITY DAYS

Cinder City Park • altoona • cindercitydays.com Featuring your favorite carnival rides, parade, car show, charcoal chicken, Sunday breakfast, and headliner concert by Eddie Montgomery.

COLFAX FREE FAIR

colfax • colfaxaged.com/colfax-free-fair Carnival rides, fair food, and livestock barns. Outlaw Farms zoo animals on Saturday. Nightly entertainment.

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Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds chippewa falls • nwsfa.com

Carnival rides, food vendors, and headliner entertainment featuring Trace Adkins, Hairball, LANCO, Blue Oyster Cult, Grand Funk Railroad, and Kids from WIsconsin.

DUNN COUNTY FAIR

Fanetti Community Center • menomonie • dunncountyfair.org Carnival rides, entertainment, vendors, animal exhibitions, and more.

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BEST PLACE TO TAKE YOUR KIDS 1. IRVINE PARK & ZOO 2. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF EAU CLAIRE 3. BEAVER CREEK RESERVE The Irvine Park Zoo in Chippewa Falls entertains minds young and old with animals both local and international.

The zoo features cougars, tigers, and bears – oh my!

The Children’s Museum of Eau Claire (220 S. Barstow St., temporarily closed) provides hands-on educational experiences for kids and their grown-ups. Beaver Creek Reserve (S1 County Highway K, Fall Creek) is the perfect getaway for any nature-loving child. The reserve is home to 400 acres of forest criss-crossed by miles of hiking paths along the Eau Claire River. –Evelyn Nelson

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Find a newy leafy friend — CRYSTAL CAVE W965 State Road 29, Spring

Valley • (715) 778-4414 • acoolcave.com Knowledgeable guides will lead you on a one-hour tour through a maze of well-lighted passages where glistening cave formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, and rippling flowstone can be seen hanging from the ceiling or covering the ledges. The cave is accessed by a series of steps and ramps that allow you to descend 70 feet underground where your journey follows well-lit, graveled trails. The cave temperature hovers near 50 degrees, so a sweatshirt is recommended.

BEAVER CREEK RESERVE S1 County

Highway K, Fall Creek • (715) 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org Enjoy a multitude of flora and fauna on more than 400 acres of diverse habitat.

Beaver Creek Reserve offers a butterfly house, citizen science center, obstacle course, field research station, and much more.

CHIPPEWA MORAINE INTERPRETIVE CENTER Tuesday through Sunday from

8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • 13394 County Hwy M, New Auburn • (715) 967-2800 • dnr.wi.gov Exhibits and videos explain the glacial history of the region.

Live and stuffed native animals are also on display.

Visitors can also hold a snake, pet a turtle, dig for fossils, or snowshoe. Part of the Chippewa Moraine Ice Age State Recreation Area - FREE (but donations welcomed).

EAU CLAIRE PLANET WALK Starts at the Phoenix Park Farmers Market Pavilion and ends at the UWEC Haas Fine Arts Center, Eau Claire • 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).

HOBBS OBSERVATORY S1 County Road

K, Fall Creek • (715) 877-2212 • cvastro.org/ hobbs-observatory Hobbs Observatory consists of two domes with computer-operated telescopes, a large lecture room and a resource room. It features a digital camera that allows images from the telescopes to be stored on computer disks or transmitted to a video projector in the classroom. Available for private groups such as educational (k-12), college, scouts, church, family, etc.

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10th Street Park • altoona • More on Facebook Registration at 9am. Car Show at 10am. Voting at 1pm.

Awards at 2:30pm. Contest features 1900-1980 Factory or Restored, Sports, Convertibles, Hot Rods & More. Vendors Welcome, 50s & 60s On-Site Concessions including Chicken in the Park from 11am to 3pm.

CRUISE-IN CAR SHOWS

Downtown • chippewa falls • chippewafallsmainst.org/cruise-in-car-shows.html Stop in Downtown Chippewa Falls and check out vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles while enjoying music and shopping local antiques dealers.

INDIANHEAD CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET

N. WI State Fairground • chippewa falls

Featuring over 700 show cars from clubs and private collectors.

Expect to see Packard, Nash, Stanley Steamer, Hudson, among all other types as well. On-site camping and refreshments available.

MENOMONIE AIRFEST & AUTORAMA

Menomonie Municipal Airport • menomonieairfest.com Pancake breakfast, beer garden, food vendors, private plane fly-in, car show, drone races, kids activities, and more.

2ND ANNUAL BLOOMER CAR SHOW

Fairgrounds • bloomer

Bloomer’s Community Club and Miller Auto host this car show with cash prizes, food, and beer.

KEYES 4TH ANNUAL CORVETTE SHOW

303 Oak Ave • menomonie • More on Facebook

A Corvette car show with silent auction, 50/50 raffle, DJ entertainment, food & drink, Trophies for Corvette Car Show, Door Prizes, Tech & Car Car Seminars. Corvette enthusiasts welcome to register and show off their ride.

BIG RICK TRUCK SHOW

N. WI. State Fairgrounds • chippewa falls 40 acres of big rigs, big trucks, and bigger fun over three days.

Family friendly activities include Kids Zone, Fire Trucks, Coin Dig, Truck Rides, Face Painting, Trolly Rides, and more.

CADOTT CAR SHOW

Near Cadott Elementary School • cadott Cadott car show featuring stock and modified cars/trucks all the way back to 1900. Also includes kids activities, food, raffles, door prizes, trophies, and more.

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BEST DAY TRIP 1. DULUTH, MINNESOTA 2. STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 3. DOOR COUNTY, WISCONSIN Whether you’re looking for an outdoor adventure or a place to wine and dine you won’t be able to fit all that Duluth, Minnesota, has to offer into one day. A trip to Duluth could be a day spent exploring downtown and using the great photo ops the canal and lift bridge offer. From historical to scenic, this day trip destination has it all. In second place, Stillwater, Minnesota, offers a downtown shopping and dining experience right along the St. Croix River. Lastly, Door County, Wisconsin, offers some of the state’s best parks as well as countless opportunities for water recreation. –Hannah Bryson

IRVINE PARK ZOO AND NATURE AREA Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-0051 • irvineparkzoo. org With over 300 acres of natural and scenic beauty, this FREE park offers a zoo with cougars, bear, bison, tigers and many other wildlife and a petting zoo, scenic dam, museum, picnic shelters, restrooms and historical displays. Take a tour of the Sunny Valley Schoolhouse or Pioneer Norwegian Log Home on the weekends from Memoral Day to Labor Day. Also take in a natural historical marker, the Irvine Park Cave, which is about 20 feet long with natural springs running through it.

LAKE WISSOTA STATE PARK 18127

Cty. Hwy. O, Chippewa Falls • (715) 382-4574 • dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/lakewissota/ This 1,062 acre park combines pine and hardwood

forests, lake, prairie, and marshland. Visitors to the park will enjoy the scenery, and if you’re a bird watcher, you can find up to 200 different avian species throughout the year.

ROSE & LILY GARDENS 1 Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls See nature’s

beauty of over 500 roses, teas, floribunda, grandifloras, miniatures and climbers.

JAMES NEWMAN CLARK BIRD MUSEUM Phillips Hall

UW-Eau Claire, 101 Roosevelt Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 836-3523 • uwec.edu The bird museum, circular in shape, contains four dioramas and surrounds the planetarium in Phillips Hall room 002.

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.

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Diversity creates opportunity. It fosters creativity.

It encourages empathy and understanding, and bridges differences to allow collaboration and a sense of community.

Those values are at the core of Uniting Bridges’ inaugural Diversity Awards, which were launched this year to recognize individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to equity and inclusivity initiatives, and who seek to bridge differences in the Chippewa Valley.

The individuals and organizations featured on the following pages have worked tirelessly to fight for a fairer future, to embody the work of justice, and to spread kindness and inclusivity in the Chippewa Valley community. These are innovators, creators, and leaders who foster challenging conversations, create and push for initiatives to improve inclusivity in the Chippewa Valley, and work to represent underrepresented communities and advocate for their voices to be heard.

But – perhaps most importantly – these individuals are our neighbors. They’re the people we say “hello” to on the streets, but their stories are largely unknown. They tackled seemingly insurmountable obstacles to fight for others. Their selflessness, determination, and perseverance is integral to our blossoming community, though often their work is silent, behind the scenes.

These are the people, the organizations, the leaders, who make our community great, and who create a radiant future for us all.

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Chippewa Valley Celebrates Juneteenth Celebration in Carson Park slated to feature musical and spoken-word performances, and will recognize Uniting Bridges’ Diversity Award recipients ANDREA PAULSETH

WORDS: REBECCA MENNECKE

A celebration of freedom, diversity, and achievement is slated for 2pm on June 19 at the Pine Pavilion in Carson Park.

Juneteenth – celebrated annually on June 19 – recognizes the day in 1865 that Union soldiers, led by Maj. Gen Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas, with the news that the Civil War was over and enslaved people were free in the defeated Confederacy.

This year’s event features entertainment from regional artists Irie Sol, Naalia, and Samantha Moon, with a spokenword performance from Daminius the Artist, as well as a presentation of Uniting Bridges’ inaugural Diversity Awards.

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Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton (top, at left) is the driving force behind both the Uniting Bridges Diversity Awards and the Chippewa Valley’s Juneteenth celebration in Carson Park (above). This event follows a year of consciousnessraising protests about racial justice in the Chippewa Valley and nationwide.

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Nonprofit organizations dedicated to social justice and equity initiatives – including Joining Our Neighbors, Advancing Hope (JONAH) and Chippewa Valley Votes – will offer information on their organizations at the celebration.

For more information, visit facebook.com/ECJuneteenthCelebration

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CARLSON founder of We Adapt, regional organizer for the ACLU, and social justice advocate David Carlson has transformed a lifetime of trauma into prolific change words: rebecca mennecke • photo: andrea paulseth first with school suspension, followed by expulsion, juvenile detention, and electronic monitoring.

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fishes. Or maybe in the ocean, swimming with the pigeons. See, my world is different. The lyrics of the Lil’ Wayne song “Sky’s the Limit,” blared through the communications box of David Carlson’s convoy vehicle, only seconds before it tumbled over an underground improvised explosive device (IED), lighting his vehicle on fire.

It was 2008, during his second tour of duty in Iraq, and he knew from his years of training that if he stopped his vehicle, he’d lock the rest of his convoy in a choke position – perfect for a deadly secondary ambush. Blazing fire, he continued driving.

This was one of many moments in Carlson’s life that are illustrative of how he sparked prolific change from trauma. At first, the scene seems perfectly ordinary: blaring a 2000s rap song through a car radio with a coupla’ pals. But, Carlson’s life was marked by moments like that – the juxtaposition of trauma and the potential for normalcy.

Moments like that – combined with his selfless personality and his insatiable desire for justice – led him to found We Adapt, a new organization dedicated to inclusive peer support and mentorship in the areas of public health and social services; to advocate as regional organizer for the ACLU of Wisconsin; and to pursue a law degree to ensure no one goes through the same experiences he did.

When Carlson was only 10 years old, a police officer aimed a gun at his head – a consequence for a crime he did not commit. His strained relationship with law enforcement only escalated, beginning

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“People outwardly talk about what they see in the city, call us animals, basically say we don’t have morals,” Carlson said. “We’re animals, they say.

And that’s who I was. I was the group of people they described. So to me, I accepted that at that time. I am what they say, even though I don’t feel like it. Because they’re not going through the shit I’m going through. They’re not running from the cops, sleeping in basements. … I just had a lot of self-loathing. I just had hate in myself.”

That’s when he decided to pursue the military.

The structure of the military was something he had been craving his entire life, he admitted, and he thrived with the hard work required to be in the National Guard. But – like so many who go to war – he returned to the U.S. traumatized by what he had seen. That’s when his struggle with alcoholism spiraled.

“They call it passively suicidal,” he said. “I was always doing things looking for that end.”

So, he decided he would change.

Once released, Carlson joined a local CrossFit gym in Eau Claire. He fell in love with the sport and the community – which includes many veterans – and so he joined the CrossFit organization Next Objective, which supports veterans.

From there, he joined Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing (EXPO) as a volunteer, finished his creative writing degree at UW-Eau Claire (with a certificate in legal studies to boot), was hired

by Milkweed – a peer support organization – and, ultimately, went to work for the ACLU of Wisconsin. Carlson had finally found his purpose: helping others.

At his newest venture, We Adapt, he aims to connect peer supporters to children to ensure their traumatic experiences are validated and understood. “It will be providers who have been marginalized,” he said, “homeless, who have had to sleep in basements, who have had to eat trash, who have gone hungry, who know what it’s like to starve.”

I was the group of people they described.

So to me, I accepted that at that time. I am what they say, even though I don’t feel like it.

A pivotal moment, Carlson said, was when he was chased down by the Eau Claire Police Department at the lot where the Pablo Center at the Confluence is now located. Afterwards, he faced 15 years in prison, and that’s when his life came to a crossroads: either he would continue on his path of violence, or he’d change his life completely.

Carlson is currently applying to law school, to continue his knowledgeable advocacy work.

“One piece, the ultimate goal, is to do no harm,” he said. “That is a fact. That is a moral that – no matter what culture you come from – that is what you should strive for.”

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about stepping foot in Eau Claire at the Chippewa Valley Airport was the icy breeze tickling her nose, and the snow surrounding her on the freezing December day – her first interaction with Wisconsin winters.

Born in the Bon Vinai Refugee Camp in Thailand, Thao was no stranger to turbulence, as her family frequently fled to various refugee camps before they sought a new life in the United States.

New to Eau Claire, 12-year-old Thao learned not only how to advocate for herself, but to advocate for her family, as she was often asked to interpret for her mother. “I didn’t know English really well in order to interpret for her,” Thao said. “But it was either me or nothing. … I always see that as a form of injustice – to not have language be accessible, to not have programming be accessible, because you don’t speak that language. And I always struggle with that, even today.”

The Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, she said, was the light at the end of a tunnel. There, her family connected with family and friends – as well as other Hmong individuals in similar situations – who helped her mother find work and her family find a sense of community.

After graduating from high school, Thao initially pursued fashion design at UW-Stout, but – after taking a year off to help her sister at a family restaurant in Michigan – she changed gears to pursue social work. Her first job was at a residential program helping young women struggling with alcoholism and addiction. A few months later, the perfect position came available at the Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, connecting lowskill workers with employment – something the association had done for her family. “Things just

happen for various reasons,” Thao reflected, “and the universe puts everything together, and you’re meant to be where you are.”

So in 2010, she knew it was a sign that the position of director at the association was vacant, and she applied. As a typically shy and introverted individual, Thao was terrified to interview in front of a dozen board members and community representatives, and even more daunted by the prospect of being a leader. But the universe was watching out for her, she said, because she got the job.

Immediately, she was met with resistance, as she was the first Hmong woman to hold the position in the association’s history – and she was also an unmarried single mother, something that many traditional Hmong individuals resented. And she had a progressive agenda. The organization didn’t have a budget, a strategic plan. Most departments were led by men, and she found the work environment to be inhospitable to women and mothers, not offering maternity leave or flexibility to bring children into work. “It was a lot stacked against me,” she said.

Once she felt she could no longer contribute her skills to the organization, she knew she needed something new.

I always see that as a form of injustice – to not have language be accessible, to not have programming be accessible because you don’t speak that language.

Yet, In her years working as director of the Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, she raised funding for the domestic violence department from $60,000 to $180,000 annually, hired more women leaders, added a strategic plan and budget, and worked to make the organization as sustainable as possible.

That’s when she founded the Black and Brown Womyn Power Coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women with issues of sexual assault and domestic violence in an effort to start conversations about intercultural domestic violence and sexual assault to erase its stigma.

“I want to make sure anyone that is in that kind of situation can call,” she said, “whether they speak Hmong or whether they just need someone who is on the phone with them to provide support for them as they are walking through that door.”

Thao is now locally and regionally recognized as a champion for women, children, and families in the Chippewa Valley, but advocating for change wasn’t easy for Thao. “I’m an introvert,” she admitted.

“I have an anxiety of socializing with strangers.

I really do. I have to really put myself out there. ...You won’t know it, but I hate it. But I do it because I have to.”

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HEALTHCARE

providing people from all backgrounds access to individualized healthcare and insurance is at the heart of United Healthcare’s mission words: rebecca mennecke

inclusion. And, nationally, the organization donates more than $47 million to over 18,000 charities.

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nitedHealthcare employs more

than 330,000 people, who are at the heart of their work in communities around the globe, exemplifying their values of integrity, compassion, innovation, and performance.

Integral to building a health system that works is creating a culture that fosters diverse ideas and individuals. And UnitedHealthcare strives to do just that: celebrating people, ideas, and experiences, which leads to a culture where everyone feels they have a seat at the table.

“The company does such great work promoting diversity and inclusion at all levels, from local to international,” said nominator and local UnitedHealthcare employee Amanda Cooper. “I can truly say that I enjoy coming to work each day. … I am always learning, and I love to invest in our United culture by working on my own development in regards to diversity and inclusion. There is truly so much to learn.”

What makes UnitedHealthcare’s approach to diversity different from other organizations like it is their commitment to expanding access to care; addressing public health issues like housing, food insecurity, and transportation; and being an active advocate for marginalized groups. For Pride Month in June, the company hung a rainbow flag outside its doors to show allyship with the LGBTQ+ community. CEO Dave Wichmann (who has since retired) signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion statement, which supports increased learning and advancing workplace

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The UnitedHealthcare staff is at the center of the organization’s work in inclusivity, according to Cooper, who said local managers Paula Eyerly, Paul Gierczek, and Nick Berry, actively work to promote, hire, and support people of color and individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ comunity.

In an effort to hold their organization and their staff accountable, the Eau Claire UnitedHealthcare group puts out a biannual employee satisfaction survey, where they include diversity-related questions to measure trends in inclusion ratings from their teams, and taking critical feedback on how to improve their diversity initiatives.

Reaching Out MBA, The Forum on Workplace Inclusion, and National Sales Network conferences.

The organization sponsors interns through INROADS – an international nonprofit organization that places college students of color in internships with companies across the nation; hosts an annual Campus Talent Summit – a summer mentorship program for diverse students; and operates the Diverse Scholars Program – which awarded $2 million in scholarships to 175 diverse students pursuing health careers. The company also offers a Disability Inclusion Internship Program, which offers candidates with varied abilities more opportunities to gain corporate experience.

It is so meaningful when my leader encourages and allows time for development of diversity and inclusion. I am so grateful every day for the great work environment we have to work in.

“It is so meaningful when my leader encourages and allows time for development of diversity and inclusion,” Cooper said. “I am so grateful every day for the great work environment we have to work in.”

In addition to attending flagship conferences, chapter events, and career fairs, UnitedHealthcare has national partnerships with local chapters of many national organizations, such as The National Black MBA Association, Prospanica,

And their attention to diversity and inclusion in the workplace has garnered national attention, as UnitedHealthcare has been recognized as Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes, Corporation of the Year for Supplier Diversity by NCMSDC, the 2021 Best Place for LGBTQ Equality by the 100% Corporate Equality Index, the NCQA Multicultural Healthcare Distinction by NCQA, the 2020 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by DEI, along with a number of other accolades.

Learn more about UnitedHealthcare and their initiatives at uhc.com.

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10 TOP TIPS FOR JOB HUNTERS today’s post-pandemic job market is complicated, but having the right attitude and resources can help you succeed WORDS: BARBARA ARNOLD

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he current labor shortage is a conundrum.

“Help wanted: Chippewa Valley employers say they are desperate for workers right now,” screams a headline. Meanwhile, a recent Today Show segment focused on new college grads who have applied to more than 100 jobs without a single offer.

In Wisconsin, some believe the extra $300 a week pandemic emergency funds plus standard unemployment benefits act as a disincentive for people to look for work; others contend that the extra funds are needed to meet basic needs such as rent, food, and gas.

As for employees who have been working from home, some are suddenly being asked to return to the office as life opens up, and their response is to quit and work for someone else from home. A recent Wall Street Journal article reported that post-pandemic, more employees will work remotely than before COVID-19. Yet some managers continue to prefer the culture of office face time; they aren’t sure remote workers have hustle.

In a recent interview on CNN Business, Best Buy CEO Corie Barry shared four challenges to hiring workers in retail right now: 1) Lack of child care; 2) Health concerns; 3) The face-to-face nature of retail work itself; and 4) More competition for new hires as companies raise their minimum wages to attract workers. Choosing a job these days isn’t just about money anymore, Barry said: “It’s about a wholesome set of benefits that we can put in place, and flexibility that we can put in place, so that we’re able to retain a diverse workforce.”

What’s a job seeker to do nowadays? We reached out to these Chippewa Valley experts to compile a list of top 10 tips for job hunters in 2021.

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1. MINDSET & SELF-CARE.

After 2020, who could blame anyone for being negative? Yet, a mindset of being confident and genuinely positive is critical. Eating right, staying hydrated, getting the amount of exercise and shut-eye your body requires is key, along with being with people who bring you joy or finding things to do that make you happy. Laughing’s good.

2. KNOW WHAT YOU WANT – AND BE ORGANIZED. “Know what you want. It will help not to be labeled as a job hopper. While being on unemployment right now may seem OK, it doesn’t look great in the big picture.” –Stephanie May, skilled manufacturing recruiter, SEEK Careers/Staffing “Think about what you want in a career: pay, location, hours, purpose. Start looking for employment opportunities or connecting with employers who meet that criteria. Being organized and prepared can make the job searching much less stressful! Having a tailored resume, cover letter, and references ready to submit is extremely important, along with keeping detailed notes of each position and company you are applying to.” – Carlee Norby, career services specialist, Chippewa Valley Technical College “Stay organized in your search, including keeping track of positions you applied to (and which documents you sent them), people you networked with (including contact info and conversation notes), positions you interviewed for, and sourcing new opportunities.” –Bryan Barts, director of Career Services at UW-Stout

3. BE RESOURCEFUL.

One of your first stops might be the Job Center of Wisconsin, your public library, or your school’s Career Services Center which have access to hundreds of resources plus specially trained career counselors. Also, be sure to check out recruiting agencies, and partner with a recruiter to help you find your dream career.

Many resources are online. The Job Center of Wisconsin, for example, offers virtual workshops (dwd.wisconsin.gov/det/workshops/virtual.htm), while the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire offers free financial education through LinkedIn Learning (see article on page 81).

“Oftentimes, people spend upwards of 40 hours a week looking for their next career and interviewing with several different companies before they find the right fit. With an agency like SEEK Careers/Staffing you have the chance to interview with one qualified Talent Specialist who will serve as your advocate to help you find the right job and fit for you.” – Travis Johnson, district team leader, SEEK Careers/Staffing

4. USE TECH AND SOCIAL MEDIA, BUT BE SMART ABOUT IT. “Set up voice mail, and clear out your messages. If you are actively job searching, and serious about obtaining new or better employment, make sure to have all lines of communication open.

Active, functioning email address, phone number, voice mail, texting capabilities, etc.” –Emily Williams, customer service representative, SEEK Careers/Staffing

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<< Continued from Page 73 “Make sure your online persona is accurate, up-to-date, and that you are active using the resource.” –Bryan Barts, director of career services at UW-Stout “Beware social media platforms as they can send red flags depending on your posts or what you are tagged in.” –Carlee Norby, career services specialist, CVTC “Recent graduates are searching for jobs using LinkedIn Jobs, Indeed, and Handshake, a career management system used by universities and technical colleges. … Job seekers should be prepared for virtual interviews using Zoom and in-person requiring masks and physical distancing, as well as a combination of a screening interview via Zoom and an in-person final interview.”

–Staci Heidtke, associate director of Career Services, UW-Eau Claire

5. CUSTOMIZE WITH KEY WORDS. “Target your resume and cover letter to specific companies. Make changes to these application materials based on the organization and the position you are applying for.”

–Staci Heidtke, associate director of Career Services, UW-Eau Claire According to a recent article on Money.com, companies now use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to pore through resumes. The ATS scans for keywords applicable to the job. About 75% of candidates are taken out of consideration before a human even sees a resume. Make your resume and application match the job’s criteria, and be able to back it up with skills and experience.

6. APPLY EVEN IF YOU DON’T MEET EVERY QUALIFICATION, AND DON’T SETTLE. “Even if you don’t meet every single qualification that is listed, still apply. There may be opportunities to learn on the job or have a certification the company is willing to pay for.

Your experience in other jobs and even other industries could be just what they need.” –Brooke Richartz, president, Chippewa Valley Society for Human Resource Management “It’s no secret that there are far more open positions than there are applicants. This is great for someone who is job searching. You

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have the chance to pick and choose: Find a job closer to home, a nicer shift or schedule, higher pay, better benefits, a flexible schedule, in a different industry, easier on your body physically or just all around better for you and your family.” – Stephanie May, skilled manufacturing recruiter, SEEK Careers/Staffing

7. NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK. “Eighty percent of getting a job is who you know. Building positive connections will open new opportunities to take advantage of.” –Carlee Norby, career services specialist, CVTC “Over 70% of today’s jobs are in the ‘hidden job market’ and are not advertised as posted positions.”

–Staci Heidtke, associate director of Career Services, UW-Eau Claire

8. DON’T BE AFRAID TO FOLLOW UP. “Everything is online for the application process, and you haven’t talked to a single human yet? Give a phone call to check it. That could be what puts you back at the top of the list of candidates for a second look.”

–Brooke Richartz, president, CVSHRM “Do follow-up by calling the employer to find out the status of your application … typically one week after applying. State who you are, what position you applied for, and ask for your status. Employers may still be collecting applications, pull yours to the top of the pile, or they may say come in for an interview or not.” –Carlee Norby, career services specialist, CVTC

9. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE INTERVIEWING.

With the many forms interviews can take – phone, Zoom, Facebook, online, and face-to-face – practice to make a good impression.

“If you get an opportunity to interview with a company that you are only a little bit excited about or not all, interview anyway for the experience. Each opportunity to go over interview questions or in a different scenario (1:1, panel, virtual or in person) will give you more confidence for the next time you encounter it.” –Brooke Richartz, president, CVSHRM

10. FINALLY, BE PERSISTENT! Never give up. Never quit. Persist!

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he condition of today’s labor option for many employers: For market in the Chippewa instance, businesses that rely on Valley – and the nation as a exports might not be able to increase whole – is a stark contrast to their costs of doing business because what it was just one year ago. And of international competition, he said. overall that’s good news for job-hunt“What normally happens when ers as the economy rises from its labor markets are tight is wages inpandemic-induced low point. crease, and we had some signs of that The jobless rate in the Eau Claire going into COVID,” added Thomas metro area shrank from 13.4% in Kemp, a professor of economics at April 2020 to 3.8% in April 2021, the UW-Eau Claire. “Whether that will latest month for which figures were continue now is hard to say.” available. That’s virtually the same While Kemp said the job market as it was in February 2020, before has recovered from the pandemic a the pandemic reached the U.S. bit more quickly than he anticipated, So he’s not have the surcondiprised tions that created it has by the bounced pandemic back.

–Thomas Kemp, UWEC economics professor and the “It was responsalways es to it completely vanished? Not an external event to the economy exactly, say experts. itself,” Kemp said of the COVID-19 “I would say we’re not quite back recession. “The fundamentals of the to normal,” said Thomas Michels, a economy going into COVID were relalabor market economist for the Wistively strong,” and they remain that consin Department of Workforce Deway, he said. velopment. While Wisconsin’s labor “We kind of put everything on market hasn’t experienced the same pause willingly, and now we’re taklevel of turmoil as seen in some other ing our finger off the pause button,” states, “there are a lot of openings Kemp said. in restaurants specifically, and in That’s not to say the labor market other businesses, too,” Michels said. and the economy will ever be just “They’re having a hard time filling like they were pre-pandemic. The these jobs.” restaurant industry and many serBusinesses that are trying to vice industries continue to struggle, hire are encountering the same Kemp said, and consumers’ changing tight labor market they were before tastes and preferences may have the pandemic, Michels said. In fact, long-term implications. For instance, there are even more job openings Kemp said, pandemic-driven social now then there were then. According distancing seems to have led people to federal data, the number of job to invest more time and money in openings was 22% higher in March their homes and hobbies, which may 2021 than it was in February 2020. have long-term implications.

Nationwide, demand for manufacBecause of the continued inturing workers rose 76% during that crease in online shopping – before, period, and it more than doubled during, and after the pandemic – Mifor businesses that manufacture chels of the Department of Worknondurable goods such as groceries, force Development expects to see clothing, and paper. continued job growth among related Other kinds of employers face occupations, such as delivery drivers, challenges as well. Restaurants order fillers, and distribution center have experienced a chronic shortworkers. This trend could have a age of workers for years, most likely positive impact on the Chippewa because of relatively low pay, Michels Valley, considering the presence of said. And while raising wages seems distribution centers for Menards, like an obvious approach to filling Walmart, and Fleet Farm in the vacant jobs, it’s not an attractive region, he said.

“We kind of put everything on pause willingly.”

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JOBS B Y T H E NUMBERS

Chippewa Valley employment figures are recovering from COVID-driven lows of 2020

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hen the coronavirus pandemic began in early 2020, much of the economy – and the job market along with it – was placed the equivalent of an induced coma. Now that virus caseloads YEAR OVER YEAR JOB have plummeted, COVID-19 restrictions have GROW TH IN EC METRO eased, and vaccines are plentiful, the economy has largely woken up. Economists say we’re not quite back to normal – whatever “normal” might be – but employment numbers have rebounded from their low point of last spring.

(April 2021 vs. April 2020. Preliminary, We know the blizzard of numbers that come in not seasonally adjusted) news reports about the economy can be bewildering, so we’ve pulled out a few of the most relevant statistics about the labor force and unemployment from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (dwd.wisconsin.gov). Note: The Eau Claire metro area is made up of all of Eau Claire and Chippewa counties.

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April 2021 (preliminary, not seasonally adjusted)

April 2021

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April 2020

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LEARN FR EE WITH LINKEDIN Eau Claire library offers free courses for job hunters WORDS: BARBARA ARNOLD

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ot a library card? Then you can create a LinkedIn Learning account for free, and access the Eau Claire public library’s newly launched Financial Education resource page (ecpubliclibrary.info/ linkedin-learning). The series of online, interactive courses taught by experts from around the world cover key topics related to job search.

The series has four tracks: 1) Financial Wellness and Planning, 2) Managing Personal Finances During Periods of Unemployment, 3) Job Seeking and Career Strategies, and 4) Building Resilience and Managing Emotions. Each course is broken down into bite-size segments of two to three minutes. You can pick and choose the segments that interest

you, or you can follow the courses sequentially. Course titles include 5 Tips for Building your Financial Life, A Career Strategist’s Guide to Getting a Job, 10 Ways to Stay Motivated While Job Hunting, and Thriving @ Work: Leveraging the Connection between Well-Being and Productivity.

Three courses cover the digital aspect of job search today: Digital Networking Strategies, Video Interview Tips, and Digital Body Language.

Over the past year, the reference staff at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library curated the courses from hundreds of LinkedIn Learnings offerings, with funding in part from a Community Possible grant from U.S. Bank.

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HONOR ED EMPLOYER UW-Stout names Menards inaugural

Career Services Employer of the Year WORDS: PAM POWERS / UW-STOUT

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W-Stout’s Career Services wanted to recognize employers for their commitment to students through engagement, recruitment, and hiring for co-ops, internships, and full-time professional roles.

The inaugural Employer of the Year award was given to Menards during the Career Services Employer Recognition event in May. “We wanted to bring everyone together to recognize employers who do a lot for our students,” said Katie Hauge, employer relations manager for Career Services. “Menards is highly engaged with us.”

The award was based on nearly two dozen weighted criteria, which included: • Consistently participating in Career Services recruitment events as well as additional career development programs and events to network with and hire UW-Stout students.

• Build a professional talent pipeline through the Cooperative Education and Internship Program • Engage in campuswide activities that are share or reported to Careers Services. Some examples include collaborating with student organizations, supporting curriculum through capstone courses, classroom presentations, and Program Advisory Committee participation Menards takes part in the university Career Conferences, Employer in Residence program, and Cooperative Education and Internship Program.

In the recent virtual Spring Career Conference, Menards representatives took part in individual, group, and general information recruiting sessions.

For the 2019-20 academic year, UW-Stout students had a total of 28 internship positions, some students with more than one, across all Menards divisions. The university’s co-op and internship program partners with roughly 600 companies

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annually to support applied learning experiences for more than 1,000 students.

One of the goals of co-ops and internships is to familiarize students with a company so that they consider a full-time opportunity upon graduation. Menards hired 15 UW-Stout graduates from 2019-20 and has about 300 UW-Stout alumni working across the company.

Menards has job opportunities for UW-Stout graduates from many undergraduate and graduate academic areas, including engineering, retail, business administration, design, construction, information technology, supply chain, communications, digital marketing, and more.

This summer, co-ops and internships appear to be making a fairly strong rebound after last year when the COVID-19 pandemic caused many companies to dial back on them.

Bethany Henthorn, Cooperative Education and Internship Program coordinator, said about 650 students are on track to participate this summer. “I am hoping we can hit 750 students,” she noted.

This spring 122 students participated in co-ops and internships, and there were 114 in the fall semester.

“We are hearing from students every day looking for opportunities,” Henthorn said. “Employers are hiring, and our students are in demand.”

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HANGING OUT AT COUNTRY FEST. Country Fest is back June 24-26 with a big lineup including Thomas Rhett, DierksBentley,KaneBrown, and many, many more.

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Events CHIPPEWA VALLEY EVENTS JUNE 9 – JUNE 27, 2021 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.

Thursday, June 10 SOL’S GOT SOUL. Reggae/funk/rock/jazz collective Irie Sol will be part of Eau Claire’s Juneteenth celebration at Carson Park’s Pines Pavilion on June 19.

COMEDY Comedian Akeem Woods 7-9pm • Little Grand

Theater, Eau Claire • He’s the little brother you never wanted, but he’ll have you reeling with laughter. No topic is off limits, from the KKK to growing up poor. $10 • 18+ recommended

FARMERS MARKETS Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market noon-

5pm • Phoenix Park, Eau Claire • Eau Claire’s biggest, producers-only farmers market. Local musicians and artist markets every Saturday. ecdowntownfarmersmarket.com

FOOD & DRINK Together Farms Burger Nights 4-9pm •

Together Farms, Mondovi • Eat made-to-order, grass-fed beef at this unique, casual night on a Wisconsin family farm. Sides (like cheese curds), kids meals, and vegetarian options available. Live music schedule online. Burgers are $12-15, sides, kids meals, desserts available • togetherfarms.com

KIDS Cinder City Days Carnival Altoona Hobbs

Sports Center, Altoona • From the excitement of rides like The Gee Wizz, The Zipper, Force 10 and the Tilt-A-Whirl to the Kiddie Rides like the Rockin’ Tug and the Groovy Bus. $20+ • All Ages • innovativeticketing.com

LEISURE Menomonie Moose Lodge Bingo 6:30-10pm

• Menomonie Moose Lodge, Menomonie • 17 games plus a progressive. Food served. First night gift AND Guaranteed Progressive winner. $3+ • All Ages (children supervised) • 308-1830 • More on Facebook

NIGHTLIFE Zymurgy Open Mic 6-10pm • Zymurgy Brewing, Menomonie • Dust off those vocal cords at Zymurgy’s weekly open mic. Student discounts on drinks from 7pm to close. FREE • 21+ • zymurgybrew.com

SPECTATOR SPORTS Eau Claire Express 6:35pm • Eau Claire Ex-

press Stadium - Carson Park, Eau Claire • The Eau Claire Express is back with its 2021 season.

Grab your single game or season tickets now and get back into the stands. $9-14 for GA, $28+ Fan Deck seating • northwoodsleague.com

Friday, June 11 CAUSES Supporting Veterans with Resilience God Style 5-8pm • 29 Pines Hotel and Convention Center, Eau Claire • An evening to recognize

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and honor local Veterans and the businesses and organizations that support them. Featuring guest speaker, Major General (Retired) Robert Dees. $30 • 225-0154 • bit.ly/ResilienceGodStyle

COMMUNITY Summer Pop-Up Food Pantry 11am-noon •

Lakeshore Elementary School, Eau Claire • Drive through to eceive an assortment of fresh groceries including meat, produce, snacks, and more. Diapers available. FREE • All Ages • 8359415 • fmpfoodbank.org

Knights of Columbus Progressive Bingo 7-9pm • Knights of Columbus, Chippewa Falls • Food and refreshments available at 5pm, profits go to local charities. All Ages • 723-3708 • kofc974. com/bingo

FOOD & DRINK Breakfast in the Valley 6-10am • Eau Claire

Expo Center, Eau Claire • Celebrate local agriculture with produce boxes provided by area farmers. Boxes available for pre-order only. $25 large product box, $15 medium box

Food Trucks at the Leinie Lodge 4-8pm •

Leinenkugel’s, Chippewa Falls • All summer long, Leinie’s Lodge will host a variety of food trucks on the weekends. Check out the schedule online for more. facebook.com/Leinenkugelsleinielodge

Together Farms Burger Nights 4-9pm •

Together Farms, Mondovi • Eat made-to-order, grass-fed beef at this unique, casual night on a Wisconsin family farm. Sides (like cheese curds), kids meals, and vegetarian options available. Live music schedule online. Burgers are $12-15, sides, kids meals, desserts available • togetherfarms.com

Summer Play - Food Trucks & Live Music at Woodwind Park 6-9pm • Woodwind Park,

Wheeler • The new Woodwind Park (formerly Deepwood Ski & Golf) will host music and food trucks all summer long. Schedule of music and trucks online. facebook.com/WoodWindPark

KIDS Cinder City Days Carnival Altoona Hobbs

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Grand Carnival Day 2-3:30pm • Oakwood Hills Senior Living, Eau Claire • Bring your hidden talents or prepare to see some tricks performed by others during the Grand Carnival Day and enjoy fun activities that will astound you and amaze. FREE • 55+ • 552-1500

MUSIC Summer Play - Food Trucks & Live Music at Woodwind Park 6-9pm • Woodwind Park,

SPECTATOR SPORTS

Pegram Ranch Fundraiser 10am-5pm • Pegram

Ranch, Chippewa Falls • Pegram Ranch is a sanctuary for horses to go as a rescue or to live out the last years of their lives. Featuring a variety of holistic & metaphysical vendors, small farmers market and more. (949) 742-1153 • pegramranch. com

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market 7:30am1pm • Phoenix Park, Eau Claire • Eau Claire’s biggest, producers-only farmers market. Local musicians and artist markets every Saturday. ecdowntownfarmersmarket.com

Menomonie Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm • Wilson

Races at Red Cedar Speedway 7pm • Red

Cedar Speedway, Menomonie • A WISSOTA sanctioned track with weekly stock car races.

The events are cash-only. $15-30, FREE for ages 12 and under • 235-6318 • redcedarspeedway.com Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, Eau Claire • The Eau Claire Express is back with its 2021 season. Grab your single game or season tickets now and get back into the stands. $9-14 for GA, $28+ for Fan Deck seating • northwoodsleague.com

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FARMERS MARKETS

Wheeler • The new Woodwind Park (formerly Deepwood Ski & Golf) will host music and food trucks all summer long. Schedule of music and trucks online. facebook.com/WoodWindPark

Eau Claire Express 7:05pm •

Saturday, June 12

Park, Menomonie • Held outdoors under the beautiful timber-framed pavilion. FREE • All Ages • 641-0050 • menomoniefam.org

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MORE EVEN TS

Pepin County Dairy Breakfast 6:30-

11am • Weiss Family Farms, Durand • See Weiss Family Farms 50 cow rotary milking parlor in FULL DETA operation. Enjoy our on-the-farm ILS breakfast featuring many locally sourced food items, walking tours and kids education packets. Learn more about dairy farming. FREE • All Ages • facebook. com

STAGE ECCT Presents “Madagascar” 7:30-9pm • The

Lismore Hotel, Eau Claire • Get crack-a-lackin’ with Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria and those hilarious penguins as they escape the Central Park Zoo and journey to King Julien’s Madagascar. $24/Adults, $20/Seniors, $14/Students, $10/ Youth • All Ages • 839-8877 • ecct.org/tickets

WORDS Dotters Books Pop-Up Book Sale! 10am-4pm • Outside Dotters Book, Eau Claire • Books will be available for readers of all ages - Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Young Adult, Middle Grade Books, Pictures Books. All Ages • dottersbooks. com

Food Trucks at the Leinie Lodge noon-8pm •

Leinenkugel’s, Chippewa Falls • All summer long, Leinie’s Lodge will host a variety of food trucks on the weekends. Check out the schedule online for more. facebook.com/Leinenkugelsleinielodge

Together Farms Burger Nights noon-9pm •

Together Farms, Mondovi • Eat made-to-order, grass-fed beef at this unique, casual night on a Wisconsin family farm. Sides (like cheese curds), kids meals, and vegetarian options available. Live music schedule online. Burgers are $12-15, sides, kids meals, desserts available • togetherfarms.com

HOME & GARDEN 47th Annual Parade of Homes 10am-5pm •

Homes are Located Throughout the Chippewa Valley • In-person tours of both new and remodeled homes, plus new this year ticket holders can view ‘virtual only’ homes. $8 through June 11, $10 after June 11 • All Ages • 835-2526 • ParadeOfHomesCV.com

KIDS Cinder City Days Carnival Altoona Hobbs Sports Center, Altoona • From the excitement of rides like The Gee Wizz, The Zipper, Force 10 and the Tilt-A-Whirl to the Kiddie Rides like the Rockin’ Tug and the Groovy Bus. $20+ • All Ages • innovativeticketing.com

EC Library BookBike 9am-noon • Phoenix Park

Farmers Market, Eau Claire • Check out a book, talk to a librarian, get a library card, or even sign up for the Summer Library Program. FREE • All Ages • 839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary.info/bookbike/

MACS Celebrates 140 Years 11am-10pm •

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, Chippewa Falls • Celebrate 140 years of McDonell Area Catholic Schools with live music, kids activities, food & beverages, raffles, Sheepshead tournament, and more. Free Admission • All Ages • 723-0538 • mcdonellareacatholicschools.org

Cinder City Days Parade 1-2:30pm • 10th Street

Park, Altoona • Join the Altoona Lions for a fun filled parade featuring Floats, Classic Cars, Marching Bands and Much More. FREE • All Ages • More on Facebook

MUSIC Live Music at Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery 14pm • Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery, Chippewa Falls • Enjoy live music, food trucks, and more outside at the winery. FREE to attend, food and beverages priced a la carte • autumnharvestwinery.com

Cinder City Days Concert: Eddie Montgomery

4-10pm • River Prairie Park, Altoona • Featuring Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry with special guests The Swon Brothers and opening act Ember. $39 GA, $49 reserved seating, $69+ VIP • volumeonetickets.org

Live Music at Vino Cappuccino 5:30-7:30pm •

Vino Cappuccino, Elk Mound • Enjoy live music on the patio at Vino Cappuccino while enjoying artisanal pizza, local wines & beers, coffee, unique homemade desserts, and more. vinocappuccinobistro.com

Late Night Jazz at The Lakely: Sue Orfield

8:30-11:30pm • The Lakely, Eau Claire • Jeremy Boettcher and Josh Gallagher back up Sue Orfield for a dynamic performance on The Lakely stage!

FREE • theoxbowhotel.com

OPEN HOUSES & SHOPPING Cinder City Days Craft Sale 10am-3pm • Altoona

Hobbs Sports Center, Altoona • 50+ Vendors featuring Home Decor, Jewelry, Artwork, Fashion, Wood Working, Crochet & Knitting, Handmade Crafts, Local Artisans, Direct Selling and more.

Free Entrance • More on Facebook

SPECTATOR SPORTS Eau Claire Cavaliers Baseball 1:30pm • Carson

Park, Eau Claire • See a hometown baseball game with the Eau Claire Cavaliers baseball team. $5 adults; $1 students 18 & under; children 5 & under FREE; season ticket options available • All ages • 838-9222 • eauclairecavaliers.org

STAGE ECCT Presents “Madagascar” 10-11:30am, 1:303pm • The Lismore Hotel, Eau Claire • Get cracka-lackin’ with Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria and those hilarious penguins as they escape the Central Park Zoo and journey to King Julien’s Madagascar. $24/Adults, $20/Seniors, $14/Students, $10/ Youth • All Ages • 839-8877 • ecct.org/tickets

Sunday, June 13 EDUCATION Campfire Conversations 6-8pm • Farm to Fork

Retreat at Dancing Yarrow, Mondovi • Learn from local experts willing to share their knowledge about regenerative agriculture, sustainability, the local food movement, health, and more. FREE • More on Facebook

HOME & GARDEN Homes are Located Throughout the Chippewa Valley • In-person tours of both new and remodeled homes, plus new this year ticket holders can view ‘virtual only’ homes. $8 through June 11, $10 after June 11 • All Ages • 835-2526 • ParadeOfHomesCV.com

KIDS Cinder City Days Carnival Altoona Hobbs Sports Center, Altoona • From the excitement of rides like The Gee Wizz, The Zipper, Force 10 and the Tilt-A-Whirl to the Kiddie Rides like the Rockin’ Tug and the Groovy Bus. $20+ • All Ages • innovativeticketing.com

Sunday Funday noon-3pm • Wilson Park,

Menomonie • Fun in the sun with food trucks, ice-cream, face-painting, family photos, live music, multiple bounce-houses, and games for the kids. Free will donation • All Ages • 308-9174 • wearelovechurch.churchcenter.com/registrations

Chippewa Valley Railroad Train Rides at Carson Park noon-5pm • Carson Park, Eau

Claire • A scenic, 1/2-mile train ride. A coal-fired steam engine pulls one train, a G-16 gasoline powered-streamliner pulls the other. $3 Adults, $2 Children, FREE for ages 2 and under • All Ages • chippewavalleyrailroad.org

MUSIC Live Music at the Fish Farm: Two Frets Up 1:304:30pm • Jeremiah’s Bullfrog Fish Farm, Menomonie • Corey and Larry, two local favorites, play a wide variety of music from Country, Country Rock, Trop Rock, Bluegrass, Rock and Oldies.

FREE • All Ages • 664-8775 • eatmyfish.com

June 12 • Phoenix Park • 11am-4pm Pride returns this year for an in-person event (masks preferred). Vendors, game booths, DJ, and annual Drag in the Park show (3pm) featuring local drag performers.

2. 47TH ANNUAL PARADE OF HOMES June 12-19 • Various Locations Features in-person tours of both new and remodeled homes, plus NEW this year ticket holders can view “virtual only” homes. Come see the latest trends and get ideas for your next home project.

3. FORGE FEST June 18 • Artisan Forge Studios • 6-9pm • The first of many concerts planned at AFS this summer. Featuring Sue Orfield with Take that Back Jazz.

Hors d’oeuvres, sweets, and beverages from Sweet Driver Chocolates.

Ride With the Rails Bike Riding Event 8am-2pm

• Hobbs Sports Center, Altoona • Inaugural bike riding fundraiser event for Altoona Boosters; featuring a 63, 32 and 6 mile bike rides. Individual until 5/15: $30, after 5/15:$40; Family: $60 • All Ages • 828-5748 • facebook.com/altoonaboosters

Joel’s Petanque Club 2pm • Wilson Park, Eau Claire • Learn and play the French game of Petanque, played all over the world with metal balls on gravel courts. FREE • All Ages

SPECTATOR SPORTS Eau Claire Cavaliers Baseball 12:30pm • Carson

Park, Eau Claire • See a hometown baseball game with the Eau Claire Cavaliers baseball team. $5 adults; $1 students 18 & under; children 5 & under FREE; season ticket options available • All ages • 838-9222 • eauclairecavaliers.org

STAGE ECCT Presents “Madagascar” 1:30-3pm • The

Lismore Hotel, Eau Claire • Get crack-a-lackin’ with Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria and those hilarious penguins as they escape the Central Park Zoo and journey to King Julien’s Madagascar. $24/Adults, $20/Seniors, $14/Students, $10/Youth • All Ages • 839-8877 • ecct.org/tickets

Monday, June 14

Cinder City Days Car Show & Charcoal Chicken

4:30pm • Chippewa Valley Museum, Eau Claire • Blood donors will be considered guests to view the museum’s exhibits. Sign up online at the Red Cross with promo code “Chippewa Valley Museum.” FREE • 16+ • 834-7871 • redcrossblood.org

Phoenix Park, Eau Claire • Vendors, game booths, DJ, and annual Drag in the Park show (3pm) featuring local drag performers. FREE • cvlgbt.org

1. CHIPPEWA VALLEY PRIDE IN THE PARK

RECREATION

COMMUNITY

Chippewa Valley Pride in the Park 11am-4pm •

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47th Annual Parade of Homes 10am-5pm •

SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT 9am-3pm • 10th Street Park, Altoona • Registration at 9am. Car Show at 10am. Voting at 1pm. Awards at 2:30pm. Contest features 1900-1980 Factory or Restored, Sports, Convertibles, Hot Rods & More.

FREE to Spectators. $5 Show Car Fee • All Ages • More on Facebook

BEST BETS

Chippewa Valley Museum Blood Drive 11:30am-

Chippewa Falls Elks and American Legion Flag Day Celebration 5:30-6:30pm • American Legion

Post 77, Chippewa Falls • Annual celebration of the American Flag! Learn a little about the history of the flag, acknowledge veterans, and enjoy a grill out. FREE • All Ages • 579-8851 • elks.org

4. LEINIE’S LODGE SUMMER KICK OFF June 19 • Leinie’s Lodge • 10am-6pm 5 Food trucks, cold beer, live music by The Dweebs, JFT Band, and Up South, games, merchandise, vendors, and more. Formerly known as the “Family Reunion” event.

5. MENOMONIE PRIDE DRAG SHOW FUNDRAISER June 26 • Zymurgy Brewing • 7pm • Hosted by Monica Bluebyll. Music by DJ Frank Cupery of Form Entertainment. Doors open at 6:30pm. Dance party after the show. After party at 11pm.

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Events HOME & GARDEN 47th Annual Parade of Homes 5-9pm • Homes

are Located Throughout the Chippewa Valley • In-person tours of both new and remodeled homes, plus new this year ticket holders can view ‘virtual only’ homes. $8 through June 11, $10 after June 11 • All Ages • 835-2526 • ParadeOfHomesCV.com

KIDS EC Library BookBike and Dabble Box 9am-noon

• Owen Park Playground, Eau Claire • Check out a book, talk to a librarian, get a library card, or sign up for the Summer Library Program. FREE • All Ages • 839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary.info/ bookbike/

Virtual Read Me a Book Club: Elephant and Piggie 4:15-5pm • LE Phillips Memorial Public

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME. The Menomonie Blue Caps, who play by 1860 rules, will host other vintage teamsattheMenomonie Base Ball Festival on June 26.

Library, Eau Claire • Read along and listen to some of the most beloved books for young readers: Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie! FREE • For kids in grades K-2 and their grown-ups. • 839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary.info

Tuesday, June 15 HOME & GARDEN 47th Annual Parade of Homes 5-9pm • Homes

are Located Throughout the Chippewa Valley • In-person tours of both new and remodeled homes, plus new this year ticket holders can view ‘virtual only’ homes. $8 through June 11, $10 after June 11 • All Ages • 835-2526 • ParadeOfHomesCV.com

KIDS Outdoor Playgroup 9:30-10:30am • Irvine Park,

P H O TO B Y T I M O T H Y M AT H E R

yoga, golf, hiking, fishing, archery, hunting, outdoor winter, and fitness tracking. $5/person/ class • Ages 5+

someone from bleeding out. FREE • Ages 12+ • 286-2070 • bit.ly/stop061621

Wednesday, June 16

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market

BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Chippewa Falls • Includes parent-child activities, storytime, singing & dancing, snacks, and crafts to-go. Each family will have their own space.

Limited space. Registration required. FREE • 0-5 years • 720-1841 • RiverSourceFamilyCenter.com

Virtual Sessions on Safety, Inclusion in the Workplace noon-1pm • Hosted Online by CVTC

The Power of Positive Parenting - 3 Part Seminar Series 7-8:30pm • Family Resource Center

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EDUCATION

Inc., Eau Claire • Explores five key principles. 1) creating a safe, interesting environment 2) positive learning environments 3) assertive discipline 4) realistic expectations 5) taking care of yourself.

FREE • 833-1735 • frcec.org/upcoming-events

Scheels Feed Your Passion Outdoor Recreation Series 6-8pm • River Prairie Park Pavilion C, Altoona • Scheels experts will host a monthly class to talk about outdoor activities including

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• CVTC offers business leaders and employees virtual sessions to update their worker safety skills and policies. $25 for all 4 sessions • cvtc.edu

Menomonie Moose Lodge Senior Dance 1pm • Menomonie Moose Lodge, Menomonie • Come on down and waltz, two step and more at the Moose Lodge every Wednesday. $6 per person • All Ages • 235-2011 • facebook.com/MenomonieMooseLodge1584

Stop the Bleed Training 2-3:30pm, 4-5:30pm,

6-7:30pm • Augusta Senior & Community Center, Augusta • Join Mayo employee/first responder Karen Wright to learn how you can help prevent

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FARMERS MARKETS 7:30am-1pm • Phoenix Park, Eau Claire • Eau Claire’s biggest, producers-only farmers market.

Local musicians and artist markets every Saturday. ecdowntownfarmersmarket.com

out a book, talk to a librarian, get a library card, or sign up for the Summer Library Program. FREE • All Ages • 839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary.info/ bookbike

Family Storytime Online 10am • LE

Phillips Memorial Public Library, Eau Claire • Featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and more, these interactive storytimes FULL DETA ILS foster of a love of reading and promote the development of early literacy skills. FREE • Ages 3-6 Menomonie Farmer’s Market 10am• 839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary.info/kids/ 6pm • Wilson Park, Menomonie • Held storytime-online/ outdoors under the beautiful timber-framed pavilion. FREE • All Ages • 641-0050 • menomParty at the Park Storytime 10:30-11am • Riveroniefam.org front Park, Chippewa Falls • Join the Chippewa Falls Public Library for stories, songs, rhymes HOME & GARDEN and more at Riverfront Park, weather permitting.

47th Annual Parade of Homes 5-9pm • Homes FREE • 723-1146 • chippewafallslibrary.org are Located Throughout the Chippewa Valley • In-person tours of both new and remodeled homes, plus new this year ticket holders can view ‘virtual only’ homes. $8 adv, $10 after June 11 • All Ages • 835-2526 • ParadeOfHomesCV.com MORE EVEN TS

Thursday, June 17

KIDS

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EC Library BookBike and Dabble Box 9am-noon

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market noon-

• Carson Park Playground, Eau Claire • Check

5pm • Phoenix Park, Eau Claire • Eau Claire’s

Events biggest, producers-only farmers market. Local musicians and artist markets every Saturday. ecdowntownfarmersmarket.com

schedule online. Burgers are $12-15, sides, kids meals, desserts available • togetherfarms.com

Chippewa Falls Farmers Market noon-6pm •

Summer Play - Food Trucks & Live Music at Woodwind Park 6-9pm • Woodwind Park,

FOOD & DRINK

HOME & GARDEN

Together Farms Burger Nights 4-9pm • Together

47th Annual Parade of Homes 5-9pm • Homes

HOME & GARDEN

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47th Annual Parade of Homes 5-9pm • Homes

Colfax Free Fair Colfax • Carnival rides, fair food,

Allen Park, Chippewa Falls • Locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, meat, flowers, and more. chippewafallsmainst. org/farmers-market.html

Farms, Mondovi • Eat made-to-order, grass-fed beef at this unique, casual night on a Wisconsin family farm. Sides (like cheese curds), kids meals, and vegetarian options available. Live music schedule online. Burgers are $12-15, sides, kids meals, desserts available • togetherfarms.com

are Located Throughout the Chippewa Valley • In-person tours of both new and remodeled homes, plus new this year ticket holders can view ‘virtual only’ homes. $8 through June 11, $10 after June 11 • All Ages • 835-2526 • ParadeOfHomesCV.com

KIDS Colfax Free Fair Colfax • Carnival rides, fair

food, and livestock barns. Outlaw Farms zoo animals on Saturday. Nightly entertainment. FREE • All Ages • colfaxhappenings.com

Book Scouts Virtual Book Club 6-7pm • LE

Phillips Memorial Public Library, Eau Claire • Meet with friends virtually while playing games, crafting, and talking books. FREE • Grades 3-5 • 839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary.info/kids/club/

LEISURE Menomonie Moose Lodge Bingo 6:30-10pm

• Menomonie Moose Lodge, Menomonie • 17 games plus a progressive. Hot and Cold Lunch served. First night gift AND Guaranteed Progressive winner. $3+ • All Ages (children supervised) • 308-1830 • More on Facebook

Wheeler • The new Woodwind Park (formerly Deepwood Ski & Golf) will host music and food trucks all summer long. Schedule of music and trucks online. facebook.com/WoodWindPark

are Located Throughout the Chippewa Valley • In-person tours of both new and remodeled homes, plus new this year ticket holders can view ‘virtual only’ homes. $8 through June 11, $10 after June 11 • All Ages • 835-2526 • ParadeOfHomesCV.com

and livestock barns. Outlaw Farms zoo animals on Saturday. Nightly entertainment. FREE • All Ages • colfaxhappenings.com

MUSIC Northwoods Blues Festival Northern Wisconsin

State Fairgrounds, Chippewa Falls • Featured artists include Southern Hospitality, Howard “Guitar” Luedtke, Ghost Town Blues Band, Ivy Ford, Cash Box Kings, and more. Ticket package information online • northwoodsbluesfest.com

Live Music at Vino Cappuccino 5:30-7:30pm •

Vino Cappuccino, Elk Mound • Enjoy live music on the patio at Vino Cappuccino while enjoying artisanal pizza, local wines & beers, coffee, unique homemade desserts, and more. vinocappuccinobistro.com

Summer Play - Food Trucks & Live Music at Woodwind Park 6-9pm • Woodwind Park,

Wheeler • The new Woodwind Park (formerly Deepwood Ski & Golf) will host music and food trucks all summer long. Schedule of music and trucks online. facebook.com/WoodWindPark

Forge Fest Concert, Featuring “Take That Back” Jazz Band 6-9pm • Artisan Forge Studios, Eau Claire • The first of many concerts planned at AFS this summer. Featuring Sue Orfield with Take that Back Jazz. Hors d’oeuvres, sweets, and beverages from Sweet Driver Chocolates. $15adv, $20door. artisanforgestudios.com

SPECTATOR SPORTS Races at Red Cedar Speedway 7pm • Red Cedar

Speedway, Menomonie • A WISSOTA sanctioned track with weekly stock car races. The events are cash-only. Check out the 40th Annual Punky Manor Challenge of Champions 3-day tournament in September. Pit: $30 GA or $25 with membership, Grandstand: $15 for adults, $10 for students/60+; FREE for kids 12 and under • 235-6318 • redcedarspeedway.com

Eau Claire Express 7:05pm • Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, Eau Claire • The Eau Claire Express is back with its 2021 season. Grab your single game or season tickets now and get back into the stands. $9-14 for GA, $28+ for Fan Deck seating • northwoodsleague.com

SENIORS Better Brain Fridays | Sleep 1-2:30pm • Hosted Online by the ADRC • Join Dr. Donn Dexter for this interactive discussion on sleep and better brain health. FREE • All Ages • adrcevents.org

Saturday, June 19 COMMUNITY Chippewa Valley Juneteenth Celebration 2pm

• Pine Pavilion, Carson Park, Eau Claire • A yearly celebration of freedom, diversity, and achievement, Juneteenth recognizes the end of slavery in 1865. Featuring music from Irie Sol, Naalia, and Samantha Moon, with spoken-word performance from Daminius the Artist. FREE • facebook.com/ECJuneteenthCelebration

MUSIC Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: Wielderflight + Weapons of Brass Destruction

6:30-8:30pm • Phoenix Park, Eau Claire • Wielderflight is dirty, bluesy, and full of pent up quarantine energy. Weapons of Brass Destruction is the valley’s premiere brass band, playing funk and R&B. FREE • All Ages • volumeone.org/sites/ concerts

NIGHTLIFE Zymurgy Open Mic 6-10pm • Zymurgy Brewing, Menomonie • Dust off those vocal cords at Zymurgy’s weekly open mic. Student discounts on drinks from 7pm to close. FREE • 21+ • zymurgybrew.com

SPECTATOR SPORTS Eau Claire Express 6:35pm • Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, Eau Claire • The Eau Claire Express is back with its 2021 season. Grab your single game or season tickets now and get back into the stands. $9-14 for GA, $28+ Fan Deck seating • northwoodsleague.com

Friday, June 18 COMMUNITY Knights of Columbus Progressive Bingo 7-9pm

• Knights of Columbus, Chippewa Falls • Fod and refreshments available at 5 p.m., profits go to local charities. • 723-3708 • kofc974.com/bingo

FOOD & DRINK Food Trucks at the Leinie Lodge 4-8pm • Leinenkugel’s, Chippewa Falls • All summer long, Leinie’s Lodge will host a variety of food trucks on the weekends. Check out the schedule online for more. facebook.com/Leinenkugelsleinielodge

Together Farms Burger Nights 4-9pm • Together

Farms, Mondovi • Eat made-to-order, grass-fed beef at this unique, casual night on a Wisconsin family farm. Sides (like cheese curds), kids meals, and vegetarian options available. Live music

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Events FARMERS MARKETS Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market 7:30am1pm • Phoenix Park, Eau Claire • Eau Claire’s biggest, producers-only farmers market. Local musicians and artist markets every Saturday. ecdowntownfarmersmarket.com

Menomonie Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm • Wilson

Park, Menomonie • Held outdoors under the beautiful timber-framed pavilion. FREE • All Ages • 641-0050 • menomoniefam.org

FOOD & DRINK Food Trucks at the Leinie Lodge noon-8pm •

Leinenkugel’s, Chippewa Falls • All summer long, Leinie’s Lodge will host a variety of food trucks on the weekends. Check out the schedule online for more. facebook.com/Leinenkugelsleinielodge

Together Farms Burger Nights noon-9pm •

Together Farms, Mondovi • Eat made-to-order, grass-fed beef at this unique, casual night on a Wisconsin family farm. Sides (like cheese curds), kids meals, and vegetarian options available. Live music schedule online. Burgers are $12-15, sides, kids meals, desserts available • togetherfarms.com

AIN’T THAT A DRAG? CelebratePrideMonthwith drag shows in Eau Claire on June 12 and in Menomonie on June 26.

HOME & GARDEN 47th Annual Parade of Homes 10am-5pm •

Homes are Located Throughout the Chippewa Valley • In-person tours of both new and remodeled homes, plus new this year ticket holders can view ‘virtual only’ homes. $8adv, $10 after June 11 • All Ages • 835-2526 • ParadeOfHomesCV. com

KIDS Colfax Free Fair Colfax • Carnival rides, fair

food, and livestock barns. Outlaw Farms zoo animals on Saturday. Nightly entertainment. FREE • All Ages • colfaxhappenings.com

EC Library BookBike 9am-noon • Phoenix Park

Farmers Market, Eau Claire • Check out a book, talk to a librarian, get a library card, or even sign up for the Summer Library Program. FREE • All Ages • 839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary.info/bookbike/

MUSIC Northwoods Blues Festival Northern Wisconsin

State Fairgrounds, Chippewa Falls • Featured artists include Southern Hospitality, Howard “Guitar” Luedtke, Ghost Town Blues Band, Ivy Ford, Cash Box Kings, and more. Ticket package information online • northwoodsbluesfest.com

Mark Healey & Jim Schuh Duo 4-7pm • Wayside Bar & Grill, Chippewa Falls • The Mark Healey and Jim Schuh Duo formed in 2015. Mark and Jim each began playing music during the mid1960s. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/MarkHealeyandJimSchuhDuo

Live Music at Vino Cappuccino 5:30-7:30pm •

Vino Cappuccino, Elk Mound • Enjoy live music on the patio at Vino Cappuccino while enjoying artisanal pizza, local wines & beers, coffee, unique homemade desserts, and more. vinocappuccinobistro.com

Late Night Jazz at The Lakely: Shane Leonard Trio 8:30-11:30pm • The Lakely, Eau Claire •

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Late Night Jazz at The Lakely, featuring the Shane Leonard Trio! Leonard is a producer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who lives in Eau Claire.

FREE • theoxbowhotel.com

people. See website for food season schedule. $40 • All Ages • 760-0762 • facebook.com/VonDraegerConceptions

RECREATION

Colfax Free Fair Colfax • Carnival rides, fair

Eau Claire Express 6:35pm • Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, Eau Claire • The Eau Claire Express is back with its 2021 season. Grab your single game or season tickets now and get back into the stands. $9-14 for GA, $28+ for Fan Deck seating • northwoodsleague.com

SUMMER Cruise-in Car Show and Vintage Market 4-8pm

• Downtown Chippewa Falls • Stop in Downtown Chippewa Falls and check out vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles while enjoying music and shopping local antiques dealers. FREE to attend • chippewafallsmainst.org

KIDS food, and livestock barns. Outlaw Farms zoo animals on Saturday. Nightly entertainment. FREE • All Ages • colfaxhappenings.com

Chippewa Valley Railroad Train Rides at Carson Park noon-5pm • Carson Park, Eau

Claire • A scenic, 1/2-mile train ride. A coal-fired steam engine pulls one train, a G-16 gasoline powered-streamliner pulls the other. $3 Adults, $2 Children, FREE for ages 2 and under • All Ages • chippewavalleyrailroad.org

MUSIC Summer Play - Food Trucks & Live Music at Woodwind Park noon-3pm • Woodwind Park,

Sunday, June 20

Wheeler • The new Woodwind Park (formerly Deepwood Ski & Golf) will host music and food trucks all summer long. Schedule of music and trucks online. facebook.com/WoodWindPark

FOOD & DRINK

Live Music at Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery

Summer Play - Food Trucks & Live Music at Woodwind Park noon-3pm • Woodwind Park,

Wheeler • The new Woodwind Park (formerly Deepwood Ski & Golf) will host music and food trucks all summer long. Schedule of music and trucks online. facebook.com/WoodWindPark

June Make & Take Canning Class 1pm •

VonDraeger Conceptions, Eau Claire • Learn to safely make and preserve your own homemade goods. Class is 2-3 hours long, and limited to 10

1-4pm • Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery, Chippewa Falls • Enjoy live music, food trucks, and more outside at the winery. FREE to attend, food and beverages priced a la carte • autumnharvestwinery.com

White Pine Open Mic 2-4pm • Wilson Park Pavilion, Menomonie • Open stage for fiction, poetry, music, comedy. Ten minutes per performer. $2 donation requested. Bring your own chairs. $2 donation • All Ages • facebook.com

RECREATION Joel’s Petanque Club 2pm • Wilson Park, Eau Claire • Learn and play the French game of Petanque, played all over the world with metal balls on gravel courts. FREE • All Ages

Eau Claire Express 2:05pm • Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, Eau Claire • The Eau Claire Express is back with its 2021 season. Grab your single game or season tickets now and get back into the stands. $9-14 for GA, $28+ Fan Deck seating • northwoodsleague.com

Monday, June 21 KIDS EC Library BookBike and Dabble Box 9am-noon

• Owen Park Playground, Eau Claire • Check out a book, talk to a librarian, get a library card, or sign up for the Summer Library Program. FREE • All Ages • 839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary.info/ bookbike/

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Events Family Storytime on Facebook Live 10am •

Hosted Online by the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and more, these interactive storytimes foster of a love of reading and promote the development of early literacy skills. No registration needed, simply tune in. FREE • Ages 3-6 • 839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary. info/kids/storytime-online/

Baby/Toddler Storytime on Facebook Live 10am • Hosted Online by LE Phillips Memorial Public Library • Stories, songs, rhymes, and more, these interactive storytimes foster of a love of reading and promote the development of early literacy skills. FREE • For ages zero to two, but all children are welcome. • 839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary. info/kids/storytime-online/

Zoom Movin’ & Groovin’ 11am-noon • Online via Zoom • Personalized welcome song, sing musical stories, and dance together. Creative, interactive activities to keep your kids engaged and excited.

Email to join. FREE • 0-5 years • 720-1841 • RiverSourceFamilyCenter.com

Virtual Read Me a Book Club: Elephant and Piggie 4:15-5pm • LE Phillips Memorial Public

Library, Eau Claire • Read along and listen to some of the most beloved books for young readers: Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie! FREE • For kids in grades K-2 and their grown-ups. • 839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary.info

Tuesday, June 22 KIDS Outdoor Playgroup 9:30-10:30am • Irvine Park,

Chippewa Falls • Playgroups include parent-child activities, storytime, singing & dancing, snacks, and crafts to-go. Each family will have their own space. Limited space available. Registration required. FREE • 0-5 years • 720-1841 • RiverSourceFamilyCenter.com

Baby/Toddler Storytime Online 10am • LE

Phillips Memorial Public Library, Eau Claire • Featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and more, these interactive storytimes foster of a love of reading and promote the development of early literacy skills. FREE • Ages 0-2 • 839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary.info/kids/storytime-online/

Teen Virtual Cooks and Books: Harry Potter

2pm • Hosted Online by L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Whip up a delicious afternoon snack inspired by Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Mini Butterbeer Apple Roll-Ups and Hot Butterbeer. FREE • Grades 6-12 • 839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary.info/teens/summer-events/

Wednesday, June 23 DANCE Menomonie Moose Lodge Senior Dance 1pm • Menomonie Moose Lodge, Menomonie • Come on down and waltz, two step and more at the Moose Lodge every Wednesday. $6 per person

• All Ages • 235-2011 • facebook.com/MenomonieMooseLodge1584

EDUCATION Strategic Problem Solving 8:30am-noon • Online through UW-Eau Claire • This program will give you a tangible process to improve your problem-solving skills. $149 • 836-3636 • ce.uwec.edu

FARMERS MARKETS Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market 7:30am1pm • Phoenix Park, Eau Claire • Eau Claire’s biggest, producers-only farmers market. Local musicians and artist markets every Saturday. ecdowntownfarmersmarket.com

Menomonie Farmer’s Market 10am-6pm • Wil-

son Park, Menomonie • Held outdoors under the beautiful timber-framed pavilion. FREE • All Ages • 641-0050 • menomoniefam.org

FOOD & DRINK Hop & Barrel Tasting Event 6-8pm • The Growler

Guys, Eau Claire • Hop & Barrel Brewing will be at Growler Guys. Purchase any Hop & Barrel pint and get entered into swag drawings every half hour. • 21+ • 514-5140 • thegrowlerguys.com

KIDS EC Library BookBike and Dabble Box 9am-noon

• Carson Park Playground, Eau Claire • Check out a book, talk to a librarian, get a library card, or sign up for the Summer Library Program. FREE • All Ages • 839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary.info/ bookbike

Summer Park Tours: Mill Yard Park 9:30-

10:30am • Mill Yard Park, Cornell • Explore parks around Chippewa County. Enjoy outside play with a to-go snack and craft and fill your “Passport” with all of your Chippewa County Park travels. FREE • 0-5 years • 723-1138 • RiverSourceFamilyCenter.com

Family Storytime Online 10am • LE Phillips

Memorial Public Library, Eau Claire • Featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and more, these interactive storytimes foster of a love of reading and promote the development of early literacy skills. FREE • Ages 3-6 • 839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary.info/kids/ storytime-online/

Party at the Park Storytime 10:30-11am • River-

front Park, Chippewa Falls • Join the Chippewa Falls Public Library for stories, songs, rhymes and more at Riverfront Park, weather permitting.

FREE • Family • 723-1146 • chippewafallslibrary. org

MUSIC Country Fest Consult website for ticket package

• Cadott • Featuring headliners Kane Brown on Thursday, Dierks Bentley on Friday, and Thomas Rhett on Saturday. Kickoff party on Wednesday exclusive for 3-day ticket holders featuring Neal McCoy. Tickets and camping information available online. countryfest.com

RECREATION Eau Claire Express 11:35am, 6:35pm • Eau

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Events season. Grab your single game or season tickets now and get back into the stands. $9-14 for GA, $28+ Fan Deck seating • northwoodsleague.com

Thursday, June 24 FARMERS MARKETS Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market noon-5pm

• Phoenix Park, Eau Claire • Eau Claire’s biggest, producers-only farmers market. Local musicians and artist markets every Saturday. ecdowntownfarmersmarket.com

Chippewa Falls Farmers Market noon-6pm • Allen Park, Chippewa Falls • Locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, meat, flowers, and more. chippewafallsmainst.org/ farmers-market.html

FOOD & DRINK Together Farms Burger Nights 4-9pm • Together

Farms, Mondovi • Eat made-to-order, grass-fed beef at this unique, casual night on a Wisconsin family farm. Sides (like cheese curds), kids meals, and vegetarian options available. Live music schedule online. Burgers are $12-15, sides, kids meals, desserts available • togetherfarms.com

KIDS Virtual Cooks and Books: Every Night is Pizza Night 1:30pm • Hosted Online by L.E. Phillips Me-

morial Public Library • Cook up a delicious meal inspired by the book Every Night is Pizza Night.

FREE • Family Event • 839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary. info/kids/slp-2021

Leinie’s Lodge will host a variety of food trucks on the weekends. Check out the schedule online for more. facebook.com/Leinenkugelsleinielodge

Together Farms Burger Nights 4-9pm • Together

Farms, Mondovi • Eat made-to-order, grass-fed beef at this unique, casual night on a Wisconsin family farm. Sides (like cheese curds), kids meals, and vegetarian options available. Live music schedule online. Burgers are $12-15, sides, kids meals, desserts available • togetherfarms.com

MUSIC Country Fest Consult website for ticket package

• Cadott • Featuring headliners Kane Brown on Thursday, Dierks Bentley on Friday, and Thomas Rhett on Saturday. Kickoff party on Wednesday exclusive for 3-day ticket holders featuring Neal McCoy. Tickets and camping information available online. countryfest.com

Live Music at Vino Cappuccino 5:30-7:30pm •

Vino Cappuccino, Elk Mound • Enjoy live music on the patio at Vino Cappuccino while enjoying artisanal pizza, local wines & beers, coffee, unique homemade desserts, and more. vinocappuccinobistro.com

RECREATION Eau Claire Express 7:05pm • Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, Eau Claire • The Eau Claire Express is back with its 2021 season. Grab your single game or season tickets now and get back into the stands. $9-14 for GA, $28+ for Fan Deck seating • northwoodsleague.com

Saturday, June 26

LEISURE Menomonie Moose Lodge Bingo 6:30-10pm •

Menomonie Moose Lodge, Menomonie • 17 games plus a progressive. Food served. First night gift AND Guaranteed Progressive winner. $3+ • All Ages (children supervised) • 308-1830 • facebook. com

MUSIC Country Fest Consult website for ticket package

• Cadott • Featuring headliners Kane Brown on Thursday, Dierks Bentley on Friday, and Thomas Rhett on Saturday. Kickoff party on Wednesday exclusive for 3-day ticket holders featuring Neal McCoy. Tickets and camping information available online. countryfest.com

Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: The Woodland Spring + Rock Creek Song Dogs 6:308:30pm • Phoenix Park, Eau Claire • Woodland Spring is a new bluegrass project featuring members from the old Evergreen Grass Band. Rock Creek Song Dogs play country-winged rock’n roll and bluegrass. FREE • All Ages • volumeone.org/ sites/concerts

NIGHTLIFE Zymurgy Open Mic 6-10pm • Zymurgy Brewing,

Menomonie • Dust off those vocal cords at Zymurgy’s weekly open mic. Student discounts on drinks from 7pm to close. FREE • 21+ • zymurgybrew. com

RECREATION Eau Claire Express 6:35pm • Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, Eau Claire • The Eau Claire Express is back with its 2021 season. Grab your single game or season tickets now and get back into the stands. $9-14 for GA, $28+ for Fan Deck seating • northwoodsleague.com

Menomonie Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm • Wilson

Park, Menomonie • Held outdoors under the beautiful timber-framed pavilion. FREE • All Ages • 641-0050 • menomoniefam.org

FOOD & DRINK Dunn County Dairy Drive Thru 10am-2pm • Countryside Co-op/Landmark, Menomonie • Each kit includes all the products to make grilled cheese at home, other delicious goodies, and at-home activities. FREE • All Ages • 418-0975 • facebook.com

Food Trucks at the Leinie Lodge noon-8pm •

Leinenkugel’s, Chippewa Falls • All summer long, Leinie’s Lodge will host a variety of food trucks on the weekends. Check out the schedule online for more. facebook.com/Leinenkugelsleinielodge

Together Farms Burger Nights noon-9pm •

Together Farms, Mondovi • Eat made-to-order, grass-fed beef at this unique, casual night on a Wisconsin family farm. Sides (like cheese curds), kids meals, and vegetarian options available. Live music schedule online. Burgers are $12-15, sides, kids meals, desserts available • togetherfarms.com

KIDS EC Library BookBike 9am-noon • Phoenix Park

Farmers Market, Eau Claire • Check out a book, talk to a librarian, get a library card, or even sign up for the Summer Library Program. FREE • All Ages • 839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary.info/bookbike/

Virtual Cooks and Books: Every Night is Pizza Night 10am • Hosted Online by L.E. Phillips Me-

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morial Public Library • Cook up a delicious meal inspired by the book Every Night is Pizza Night.

FREE • Family Event • 839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary. info/kids/slp-2021

Knights of Columbus, Chippewa Falls • Fod and refreshments available at 5 p.m., profits go to local charities. All Ages • 723-3708 • kofc974.com/bingo

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Country Fest Consult website for ticket package

• Cadott • Featuring headliners Kane Brown on Thursday, Dierks Bentley on Friday, and Thomas Rhett on Saturday. Kickoff party on Wednesday exclusive for 3-day ticket holders featuring Neal McCoy. Tickets and camping information available online. countryfest.com

Events Live Music at Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery

1-4pm • Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery, Chippewa Falls • Enjoy live music, food trucks, and more outside at the winery. FREE to attend, food and beverages priced a la carte • autumnharvestwinery. com

Live Music at Vino Cappuccino 5:30-7:30pm •

Vino Cappuccino, Elk Mound • Enjoy live music on the patio at Vino Cappuccino while enjoying artisanal pizza, local wines & beers, coffee, unique homemade desserts, and more. vinocappuccinobistro.com

Late Night Jazz at The Lakely: Josh Gallagher Trio 8:30-11:30pm • The Lakely, Eau Claire • Josh Gallagher is a native of Eau Claire who attended Berklee College of Music. FREE • theoxbowhotel. com

The Way Up North Show 10pm • Every Buddy’s

Bar, Chippewa Falls • Bands featured include Young Beezy, DJ Vacay, Fangz, Bkupps, TRM3, Caesar Reddington, and co headlining King Myles.

Doors at 7pm. $5 • 21+ • Find it on Facebook

NIGHTLIFE Menomonie Pride Drag Show Fundraiser 7pm

• Zymurgy Brewing, Menomonie • Hosted by Monica Bluebyll. Music by DJ Frank Cupery of Form Entertainment. Doors open at 6:30pm. Dance party after the show. After party at 11pm. $25-35 • volumeonetickets.org

SPECTATOR SPORTS Menomonie Base Ball Festival 9am-5pm • Phelan Park, Menomonie • The Menomonie Blue Caps will host seven teams from around the country for their largest 1860 rules vintage base ball festival to date. Two days full of matches. Captain PJ’s food truck and raffle items. FREE • All Ages • More on Facebook

THE NAME SAYS IT ALL. Howard“Guitar”Luedtke is on thelineupfortheNorthwoods Blues Fest June 18-19 in Chippewa Falls.

Sunday, June 27 FOOD & DRINK Charcoal Chicken Dinner 11am-1pm • Anson Park, Jim Falls • Menu consists of charcoal chicken, potato salad, baked beans, and coleslaw. Chippewa Humane Society will provide the dessert (pie.) $10 for 1/4 chicken, $12 for 1/2 chicken • All Ages • 382-3201

KIDS Chippewa Valley Railroad Train Rides at Carson Park noon-5pm • Carson Park, Eau Claire • A scenic, 1/2-mile train ride. A coal-fired steam engine pulls one train, a G-16 gasoline powered-streamliner pulls the other. $3 Adults, $2 Children, FREE for ages 2 and under • All Ages • chippewavalleyrailroad.org

RECREATION Joel’s Petanque Club 2pm • Wilson Park, Eau

Claire • Learn and play the French game of Petanque, played all over the world with metal balls on gravel courts. FREE • All Ages

SPECTATOR SPORTS Menomonie Base Ball Festival 9am-5pm • Phelan Park, Menomonie • The Menomonie Blue Caps will host seven teams from around the country for their largest 1860 rules vintage base ball festival to date. Two days full of matches. Captain PJ’s food truck and raffle items. FREE • All Ages • More on Facebook

WELLNESS Mindful Movement Taster Classes at The Center EC 3-6pm • The Center, Eau Claire • Join Sandra

Mighell at The Center EC for Qigong (3pm), Tai Chi (4pm) and Nia Joyful Cardio Dance (5pm). By Donation ($5-$15 per class suggested) • 9+ • (303) 718-3252 • openspacesmindfulmovement.com

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The Rear End TRUNKS BE DAMNED U N D E R W E A R U N D E R WA T E R , D O W N AT T H E B E A C H words by

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alf Moon Beach near downtown Eau Claire is where I saw that one kid swimming in his underwear. I thought it was pretty weird. He was just sloshing in and out of the water in his soggy tighty whities.

He was skinny. Shiny, wet hair stuck to his forehead.

Maybe his parents couldn’t afford to buy him swimming trunks. Maybe his family was impulsive enough to just pull off the road, leap from the car, and go swimming, trunks be damned. Maybe the kid just ran down to the beach all by himself.

Because there was no one in his life telling him no.

Every one of these concepts was foreign to me. My family just didn’t do … that.

But you know what? I hadn’t come to Half Moon Beach near downtown Eau Claire to judge. I was there to swim. And by swim, I mean “swim.”

Oh, I’d had plenty of swimming lessons by that point in my young life, but kids don’t go to the beach to do the backstroke or the breaststroke or even the freestyle stroke. They go to the beach to do the “Mom! Watch me swim underwater!” and the “Mom! Watch me do a handstand!” and the “MOM! WATCH ME DO A

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KIDS DON’T GO TO THE BEACH TO DO THE BACKSTROKE OR THE BREASTSTROKE OR EVEN THE FREESTYLE STROKE. THEY GO TO THE BEACH TO DO THE “ M O M ! WAT C H M E S W I M U N D E R WAT E R ! ” BAAAAAAAAACKFLIP!” You go to the beach to debate your friends over the exact way to cup one’s hands while smacking the surface of the water so as to produce the most splash per whack.

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the air, and back down.

You dare your cousins to see how far out into the lake they’ll swim. (And there’s always one amazing cousin who could swim across the whole damn lake if they wanted to.)

That’s what I mean by “swimming.” And that’s the kind of stuff I was doing at Half Moon Beach near downtown Eau Claire when I saw that one kid swimming in his underwear.

He kept trying to play with me. But I was a shy, chubby kid swimming in a T-shirt. Hanging out with random children in their underwear at the public beach wasn’t real high on my to-do list. I didn’t respond to his comments. I didn’t pay attention to his attempts to start games.

But now, I wish I had. I wish I’d at least tried to play, even if it was awkward and weird.

And I wish I’d been more like that kid. Brave enough to offer friendship so freely. Free enough to not notice how I’m the only one swimming in my underwear.

Did I hurt his feelings, ignoring him like that? I have no idea. Maybe he didn’t care one way or the other.

He probably played with dozens of kids that day. Why would I matter to him?

We were just children. But here I am, decades later, thinking about that one trip to Half Moon Beach near downtown Eau Claire. I can’t forget about it. Because somehow, he mattered to me.

As we crawl out from under the pandemic, after so many months of social isolation, remember to be kind as you reconnect. Remember to reach out to others. And remember that some people aren’t ready to reach back. There’s no right way to do this. So give it time.

And hey, since the beaches will eventually reopen, wear whatever you want. Swim underwater. Do a handstand. Do a backflip. Be happy.

Stay safe.

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