Events

Chippewa Valley Events

AUG.

11-28, 2022

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, August 11

COMMUNITY

Beer Church 6:45-8:45pm • The Brewing Projekt, Eau Claire • Low-key gatherings for the spiritually thirsty. Good beer, good people, and good news. FREE • 21+ • getjesusfit.com/beerchurch

EDUCATION

Growing Up Transgender 8:30am-4:30pm

• Online through UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education • In this single-day seminar, explore what it means to be transgender. $199 • All Ages • 836-3636 • ce.uwec.edu

FARMERS MARKETS

Chippewa Falls Farmers Market noon-6pm • Allen Park, Chippewa Falls • All Ages • chippewafallsmainst.org

FITNESS

YMCA Fitness at the Riverfront- Strong Mind & Body 4:30-5:15pm • Riverfront Park, Chippewa Falls • Combines martial arts techniques with fast-paced cardio. FREE • 12+, Ages 8-11 w/adult • 723-2201 • ymca-cv.org/groupexercise

Prenatal Yoga 6:30-7:30pm • Lake Wissota

Family Chiropractic Studio, Chippewa Falls • Reduce the discomforts of pregnancy, prepare for labor, and maintain tone. $15 • lakewissotachiropractic.com

FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS

US Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championship

10am-6pm • Carson Park, Eau Claire • The world’s best chainsaw carvers will compete for prizes creating unique works of art from 8-foot logs at the Wisconsin Logging Museum. $3.50-25 • visiteauclaire.com

FOOD & DRINK

Burger Night on the Farm 4-8pm • Together Farms, Mondovi • A unique, casual night on a small Wisconsin family farm. Fresh, grilled 100% grass-fed beef burgers. All Ages • 210-4740 • togetherfarms.com/calendar

Pizza + Open Mic Nights 5-9pm • Farm to Fork, Mondovi • Pizza and music night hosted by the Rock Creek Song Dogs. Open mic 6-9pm. FREE • All Ages • dancingyarrow.com

KIDS

Vacation Bible School 9-11:30am • Messiah

Lutheran Church, Eau Claire • “Your Will Be Done” will be the week-long theme with activities that include Bible lessons, songs, crafts, and games. FREE • ages 3 through Grade 8 • 8342865 • eauclairemessiah.com

Daisy and Brownie Day at Girl Scout Camp noon-5pm • Camp Nawakwa, Cornell • Take a tour, learn camp songs and games, make crafts, experience nature, swim in Picnic Lake and more. $25/child • Girls entering K-3rd grade in fall 2022 • rerickson@gsnwgl.org

MUSEUMS & HISTORY

Stepping Into Local History 6-7:30pm • Forest Hill Cemetery • Explore noteworthy families and individuals who lived in the Chippewa Valley. $10 adults, $5 student • ymca-cv.org/aoa

MUSIC over scenic Lake Menomin. FREE • tockify.com

The Swampers: Curvin’ Thru Irvine 7:30pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, Chippewa Falls • A unique blend of swampgrass harmony to lead folks on a winding musical journey through the history of Irvine Park. $25 lunch/show, $13 show only, $6 youth show only • cvca.net

NIGHTLIFE

DJ Trivia at Kat’s Pourhouse 7-9pm • Elk Mound • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/KatsPourhouse

MORE EVENTS FULL DETAILS

Music on the Patio at Artisan Forge Studios 5-7pm • Sweet Driver Cafe & Chocolates (Inside Artisan Forge Studios), Eau Claire • Outdoor music at Artisan Forge. Dinner, beverages, and sweets available from Sweet Driver Cafe. FREE • All Ages • 514-2883 • sweetdriverchocolates.com

Tim Sullivan & Jeremy Boettcher Jazz Duo 68pm • 200 Main Art & Wine Gallery, Eau Claire • Live jazz in a quaint art gallery in downtown Eau Claire. FREE • All Ages • 895-7114 • 200mainec. com

Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: Orenda Fugue + Motherwind w/ DJ Harm 6pm • Phoenix Park, Eau Claire • Orenda Fugue is an ambient, alternative rock band. Motherwind is a high energy rock band, self-described “Wisco boy band.” 6pm opening act: DJ Harm FREE • All Ages • volumeone.org/sites/concerts

Music Over Menomin 7-8:30pm • Menomonie Public Library, Menomonie • Live music on the lawn of the Menomonie Public Library, played

Dj Trivia at the Chippewa River Distillery 7-9pm • Chippewa Falls • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com

Dj Trivia at the Sandbar & Grill 7:30-9pm • Chippewa Falls • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/SandBarandGrillLLC

DJ Trivia at the Maple Manor 7:30-9pm • Eau Claire • General knowledge trivia. FREE • 21+ • facebook.com/MapleManorEC

STAGE

Arborophilia 7:30-9:15pm • The Grand Theatre, Eau Claire • A quirky little comedy play about a girl in unrequited love with a tree. Written by Jacob M. Appel and directed by Logan Toftness. $20 • 12+ • fb.me/e/3uEgRQPnv

ECCT Presents “The Music Man in Concert”

7:30-9:30pm • Northern WI State Fairgrounds, Chippewa Falls • Meredith Willson’s smash Broadway hit musical comes to the Leinenkugel’s stage in Chippewa Falls in a unique outdoor concert setting. $24/Adults; $20/Seniors; $14/Students; $10/Youth • All Ages • 839-8877 • ecct.org/tickets

WELLNESS

Strength In Numbers noon-1pm • Family Support Center • A virtual group for survivors of interpersonal violence. Email to learn more. FREE • 18+ • 723-1138 • FamilySupportCenterCF.com

Friday, August 12

CAUSES

Arts & Drafts Fundraiser for Forge Theater

6-9pm • Modicum Brewing Co., Altoona • Enjoy a special release of Brockmann’s Bitter brewed by Modicum and peruse art being sold by local artists. SIlent auction. $5 donation • modicumbrewing.com

FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS

US Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championship

10am-10pm • Carson Park, Eau Claire • The world’s best chainsaw carvers will compete for prizes creating unique works of art from 8-foot logs at the Wisconsin Logging Museum. $3.50-25 • visiteauclaire.com

FITNESS

YMCA Fitness at the Riverfront - Walk for your Wellbeing 10:45-11:30am • Riverfront Park, Chippewa Falls • A walk to feel energized and excited to start your weekend. FREE • 12+, 8-11 w/adult • 723-2201 • ymca-cv.org/groupexercise

FOOD & DRINK

Pilot Pop Up Sale 10am-8pm • Leinie Lodge, Chippewa Falls • Merch sale located in the new Pilot Brewery. Spend $50 and get a 32oz Crowler of Summer Shandy for $5. Big Pappa BBQ Food

THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE WATER.

The annual Pure Water Days Parade is riding back into town on Saturday, Aug. 13, the parade kicking off at 1pm through downtown Chippewa Falls. The event is free for everyone and family friendly, featuring more than 50 floats and vehicles. The fun continues with RiverFest at 2pm.