Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Shop Chippewa Sweepstakes 11/1/2019 - 12/31/2019

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 18:29:06 GMT

For every $10 you spend downtown, you can enter a drawing to win prizes! For example, spend $60 and get 6 entries to win). No limit. For more details, go to chipewafallsmainst.org

Sign Language 2 11/4/2019 - 12/9/2019

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 20:06:45 GMT

If you’ve taken Beginning Sign Language 1 or have introductory skills/knowledge and are ready to learn more this is the program for you.

Sign Language 2 11/4/2019 6:30 PM - 12/9/2019 8:30 PM

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 18:01:55 GMT

Expand your knowledge of sign in this secondary class. Get a quick refresher on the basics and pick up where you left off in Sign Language 1.

Christmas Village at Irvine Park 11/28/2019 - 1/1/2020

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 20:05:50 GMT

Christmas Village - 32nd Anniversary! See the beautiful lights from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day.

Opening Night: November 28, Thanksgiving Day. 5-6:30 pm Walking Only; 6:30-9:30 open to traffic and walking.

Howard-Wheaton 4-H Club: Friday, November 29. Serving Hot Chocolate and Cookies 5-7pm in the Activity Building.

Run for the Lights 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk: Saturday, November 30. 2:45 - Check in and Race-day registration (at Marshall Warming House); 4:00 - Race Start - Main Pavilion. Park is closed to vehicle traffic during this time. Post race - awards, refreshments, treats. CHIP timing for 5K run participants!

Chippewa Valley Newspapers "27th Annual Walk Through the Park": Saturday, December 14. 5-6:30 Walking Only; 6:30-9:30 Open to traffic and walking.

Christmas Eve: Open until Midnight!

Last Day: Wednesday, January 1, 2020.

Santa's Arrival/Santa's House 11/29/2019 - 12/21/2019

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 20:18:47 GMT

Santa's Arrival - Friday, November 29th at 10am. Kids can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the BMO Harris Bank parking lot (corner of Bridge and Columbia Streets). After Santa's arrival, visit him and Mrs. Claus at their house, right across the street from BMO Harris Bank in the Rutledge Charities Building. Visit every Saturday until Christmas from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Horse Drawn Wagon Rides 12/3/2019 - 12/19/2019

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 16:21:26 GMT

Horse Drawn Wagon Rides through the illuminated Christmas Village at Irvine Park and downtown Chippewa Falls. Advance tickets are available at Family Fare (downtown location only) beginning November 29. Wagon rides leave from the Chippewa Falls Main Street parking lot (514 N. Bridge St.). Dates: December 3,4,5 -- 10,11,12 -- 17,18,19. Times: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 & 7:30. Get your tickets early!

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Annual SuperYule Event at the Library 12/9/2019 5:30 PM - 12/9/2019 8:00 PM

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 13:22:57 GMT

Music, crafts, treats, prizes, and a visit with Santa!

Ribbon Cutting for Caring Transitions of the Chippewa Valley 12/10/2019 4:30 PM - 12/10/2019

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 18:55:59 GMT

Join us at a Ribbon Cutting at the Chamber to celebrate the opening of Caring Transitions of the Chippewa Valley.

Annual Ham Loaf Dinner 12/11/2019 3:00 PM - 12/11/2019 6:30 PM

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 16:21:34 GMT

Our annual ham loaf dinner includes: Ham Loaf, Scalloped Potatoes, Veg/Cole Slaw, Role/Dessert, and Beverage. All for $10! We will also have our homemade soups and candy booth! Doors open at 3pm and the meal begins at 4:30pm. We look forward to seeing you!

Ole and Lena ~ Home for the Holidaze 12/12/2019 - 12/15/2019

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 16:32:46 GMT

Ole and Lena. Ole finds himself on the horns of a dilemma! As the newly elected event chairman of the Potsdam Muskrat Lodge Post 3412, all the members are counting on him to plan a spectacular holiday party. Last year’s party was an absolute dud so the critics are just waiting to see what Ole can pull off. At the family farm the smell of Christmas cookies and goodies is in the air and Lena is busily preparing to welcome the whole family from far.

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Float Room Open House & Ribbon Cut 12/12/2019 5:00 PM - 12/12/2019 7:00 PM

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:12:43 GMT

Come enjoy treats from Little Wissota Bakehouse, fresh apple cider from the local orchards, free goodie bags to the first 25 guests as well as grand opening specials. Take a tour around The Zaniya Center, view the float room, ask questions about our offerings: massage, fire cupping, TRE®, reiki, crystal therapy and more. The resident Reiki master will be available to answer questions. Come meet the new massage therapist and life coach and find out how he can help you in your life goals. Grand opening specials such as free t-shirts to any new client who enrolls in the float membership as well as special massage/float packages available for purchase. The Zaniya Center is a client focused facility specializing in various pathologies related to (but not limited to) computer posture. Together, Carla’s training in TRE®, Float Therapy and Massage Therapy allows her to tailor more services aimed at PTSD clients. Come visit with Carla, view her facility and learn how various services may be a good fit for you.

Coffee & Commerce 12/13/2019 8:00 AM - 12/13/2019 9:00 AM

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 16:44:36 GMT

Similar to a Business After Hours, this free member event allows area professionals to connect and network. This month's gathering, complimentary coffee, and door prize are being brought to you by the Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley.

Family Literacy Event at the Library 12/14/2019 10:00 AM - 12/14/2019 12:00 Noon

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 13:40:11 GMT

Chippewa Valley Literacy Family Literacy Event - The Month of Giving.

Each month we will offer a fun takeaway for children and a nutritious snack. For parents, we will have tips and tricks to help you navigate through each of the various stages of parenthood based on the theme for each month. Your child will also be able to pick a free book to take home at the end of each monthly class.

Business After Hours in December 12/16/2019 5:00 PM - 12/16/2019 6:30 PM

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 16:55:24 GMT

Please join us at the last Business After Hours of 2019! This month's gathering is being brought to you by Northwestern Bank and The Fill Inn Station. This is a member-only event and costs $5 at the door. No registration is necessary.

Prelude to an Eve ...New Year's Eve with Troppo Big Band Jazz Orchestra 12/31/2019 6:30 PM - 12/31/2019 10:30 PM

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:24:59 GMT

Big band jazz is improvisational, it celebrates personal freedom and encourages individual expression. Ring in the New Year with the Chippewa Valley’s best big band jazz orchestra. Come early and enjoy a variety of appetizers along with a full bar to start the evening off right. You’ll regret it if you miss this fantastic end-of-year party, an event that must be experienced first-hand. Grab your dancing shoes and head for the Heyde Center for the Arts on this special evening. Admission: Adults $16, Seniors $15, Youth $9

Chippewa Figure Skating Club Registration and 'Skate for a Cause' Exhibition 1/1/2020

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 22:41:55 GMT

Chippewa Figure Skating Club registration 1:00-4:00 pm.

'Skate for a Cause' Exhibition at 1:30 p.m. See our skaters perform and support the Chippewa Humane Association.

Free Open Skate afterwards.

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Ribbon Cutting at Dexafit 1/2/2020 4:00 PM - 1/2/2020

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 18:12:48 GMT

For a great start to your new year, join us as we celebrate the opening of Dexafit Eau Claire at their Ribbon Cutting.

Midwest Dueling Pianos 1/4/2020 7:30 PM - 1/4/2020 9:00 PM

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 16:22:37 GMT

Come for a wildly entertaining night of music and comedy from Midwest Dueling Pianos. Audience members provide the direction of the show by writing their favorite songs on request slips that they bring up to the pianos. The players take these requests and create a spontaneous, hilarious and interactive musical odyssey. The fact that many of your favorite Rock, Country, R&B and Rap songs can actually be performed on the piano will leave you wide-eyed and amazed. To further the crowd interaction, the musicians may bring some of the audience up onto the stage to perform a song, dance and/or skit that will bring the house down. Tickets: Adults $20, Seniors $19, Youth $13

The Creative Eye - Photography Exhibit 1/6/2020 10:00 AM - 2/14/2020 5:00 PM

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:31:39 GMT

Artist Reception: Jan 9, 5 – 7pm A very talented group of thirteen photographers will be displaying their photography. The subjects include wildlife, landscape, nature and architecture. The featured photographers are: Darren Hoepner, Bruce Warren, Steve Johnson, Megan Johnson, Claude Schilling, Rachel Kohn, Levi Polus, Jeff Gutsch, Zach Olaphant, Beverly Wickstrom, Lloyd Fleig, Martha Hidalgo Sueldo, and Efrain Sueldo. There is no cost for admission to the exhibits. Depending on the exhibit, there may be artwork available for sale. The galleries are open during normal building hours and one hour before a performance. No cost for admission.

Live Band Karaoke 1/10/2020 7:30 PM - 1/10/2020 9:00 PM

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 17:51:56 GMT

Say goodbye to your boring karaoke machine, and fulfill your rock star fantasies! Become the lead singer in a real LIVE rock band. The guys in the band are YOUR backup band, and they even sing backup vocals to make YOU the star! Singing is only half the fun! Watching others performing their unique renditions of some of the greatest songs from pop, country, and rock also contribute to the hilarity. Some singers really belt out the tunes, while others make up for a lack of singing ability with rowdy stage presence. Either way, the irony and humor work on many levels as the band rocks out the songs true to the original recording. There are tons of songs to choose from covering songs from a wide variety of performers from a range of genres such as: Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood; AC/DC and Nirvana; Adele and Lady Gaga, Fleetwood Mac and Michael Jackson, Maroon 5 and, of course, Journey. Full cash bar available. Tickets: Adults $18, Seniors $17, Youth $13.

You CAN Draw! For the Absolute Beginner 1/11/2020 10:00 AM - 1/11/2020

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 19:07:05 GMT

A non-intimidating workshop that will teach you how to draw using fun exercises and straightforward instruction. All materials provided. $125

Chris Fascione 1/12/2020 2:00 PM - 1/12/2020 3:30 PM

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 19:45:01 GMT

You’ll be laughing out loud as nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances. Full of energy and humor, Chris creates colorful characters through his unique combination of acting, comedy, juggling, and audience participation.

Mindfulness for Mood Disorders 1/14/2020 1:00 PM - 1/14/2020 3:00 PM

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:12:16 GMT

The main benefit of mindfulness is learning to listen to our thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Mindfulness teaches us how to avoid reacting to feelings as they come up. This powerful tool can be effective in regulating the ups and downs of mood disorders. Learn methods to teach your clients to calm their nerves and fearful state of mind. Mindfulness teaches clients how to no longer react to negative and fearful thoughts and learn to cultivate a more balanced perspective to managing stress. By regularly practicing mindfulness, clients will experience reduced levels of the stress hormone, cortisol. What will be discussed: • How to regulate moods for those with anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder. • How to cultivate a more balanced perspective to managing stress • Learn skills to teach your clients how to avoid re-triggering events and experiences • Teach your clients how to listen to the sensations of the body. These webinars are a convenient and affordable way to earn continuing education contact hours to fulfill your license and certification requirements from a location of your choice. Save automatically by registering for all 4 webinars in this series for only $259!

Foot and Nail: Online and On-site in Eau Claire, WI(25 education hours and 40 clinical hours) 1/20/2020 8:00 AM - 4/24/2020 4:30 PM

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 21:27:41 GMT

Many times in traditional nursing education, foot and nail care is overlooked or not taught at all. As the need for foot and nail services continues to rise, the demand increases for nurses or care workers with this skillset. This flexible, hybrid foot and nail care course will give you the skills to better serve your patients. Work at your own pace over three months to complete the online portion and then finish the program by attending in-person clinical days from April 20-24, 2020 in Eau Claire, WI. Topics Include: • Care of Normal Skin • Dermatological Conditions • Aging Clients • Diabetes Effects on the Feet • Nail Anatomy • Lower Extremity Assessment • Nail Care and Debridement • Patient Centered Plan of Care • Lower Extremity Wounds • Patient Education and Referral • Patient Mental Health Assessment • Self-care, Mobility and Therapy with Foot and Nail Care • A Day in the Life of a Foot Care Nurse • And more! Considering Certification? Certification is an indication of an individual's current knowledge in a specialized area of nursing practice. It provides a standard to assist the employer, the public, and members of healthcare professions in the assessment of foot and nail care practitioners. This course fulfills the requirements needed to take the foot care certification exam from either of the following two organizations: • Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) • American Foot Care Nurse Association (AFCNA)

Nathan Timmel 1/24/2020 7:30 PM - 1/24/2020 9: PM

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 20:11:33 GMT

Born in Madison, Wisconsin, Nathan started his comedy career in the Big Cheese State. After graduating from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a degree in English, Nathan Timmel realized he was unemployable. One open mic later and a career in the business of laughter began. Nathan is a stand-up comedy veteran, masterful storyteller, and headliner with over a decade of experience behind the mic. Nathan finds the absurdity in everything from making babies to overcrowded prisons, creating comedy that’s intelligent, fun, and engaging (with a sprinkling of raucousness). This show earns a PG-13+ rating.

Corey Harris - Acoustic Blues Legend 1/25/2020 7:30 PM - 1/25/2020 9:00 PM

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:31:36 GMT

Corey Harris mixes the raw, direct emotion of acoustic Delta Blues with a rich variety of influences – from New Orleans to the Caribbean to Africa. In doing so, he appeals to a wide spectrum of music fans. In 2007, he was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship – commonly referred to as a “genius award” – that recognizes individuals who show creativity, originality and commitment to continued innovative work. The MacArthur Foundation described Harris as an artist who “forges an adventurous path marked by deliberate eclecticism.” Corey Harris has performed, recorded, and toured with names such as BB King, Taj Mahal, Buddy Guy, R.L.Burnside, Ali Farka Toure, Dave Matthews Band, and Tracy Chapman. With one foot in tradition and the other in contemporary experimentation, Harris is a truly unique voice in contemporary blues music. Tickets: Adults $20, Seniors $19, Youth $13

2020 Annual Chamber Meeting 1/27/2020 4:30 PM - 1/27/2020 6:30 PM

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 17:03:43 GMT

January 27, 2020 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Heyde Center for the Arts

We are excited to kick-off the New Year with our Annual Chamber Meeting being presented by Alliance Plastics. We are changing up the format this year with a roaring 20's theme being supported by a mix and mingle cocktail hour followed by a short program. There will be live jazz music, art demonstrations, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and more! This is the Chamber event of the season and meant to give our members an opportunity to network and enjoy the company of their peers, so this will be a standing reception with limited seating.

The Annual Meeting does sell out each year. Act now and purchase your tickets. It's sure to be a roaring good time!
While the halls of the Heyde Center will be dressed to the nines, guests are not required to dress up in order to attend the fun.

Refunds for cancelations are unavailable after January 21.

Gina Chavez 1/30/2020 7:30 PM - 1/30/2020 9:00 PM

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:50:58 GMT

A multi-ethnic Latin pop songstress, Gina Chavez is a 10-time Austin Music Award winner. Her bilingual record, Up.Rooted, topped both the Amazon and Latin iTunes charts following a feature on NPR's All Things Considered and has been hailed by The Boston Globe, USA Today, and Texas Monthly. Her Tiny Desk concert made NPR’s top 15 of 2015. Fresh off a 12-country tour as a cultural ambassador with the U.S. State Department, Chavez’s passionate collection of bilingual songs take audiences on a journey through the Americas, blending the sounds and rhythms of the region with tension and grace. “See for yourself, and if you don’t know her already, I dare you to walk away and not become a fan.” — NPR TINY DESK Tickets: Adults $20, Seniors $19, Youth 13

Mile Twelve 2/1/2020 7:30 PM - 2/1/2020 9:00 PM

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:56:54 GMT

Mile Twelve’s instrumental skills reflect the group members’ natural abilities enhanced by serious study of the bluegrass tradition and a fearless desire to create fresh pathways. The arrangements often surprise with subtle twists and turns... delicious false endings, dropped beats, Arco bass and fiddle duets, and more. Mile Twelve is carrying the bluegrass tradition forward with creativity and integrity. The band takes their name from the mile marker that sits at Boston’s southern border on route 93, the city’s main artery. It’s a road sign they’ve passed countless times heading out on tour. Tickets: Adults $18, Seniors $17, Youth $9

Communiversity Band 2/3/2020 7:00 PM - 4/19/2020 9:00 PM

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 18:23:52 GMT

Communiversity Band is a joint effort of the UWECBC Music Department and the adult musicians of the surrounding communities. The Communiversity Band rehearses on Mondays during the Fall and Spring semesters. The band performs one concert during each semester and will perform special concerts in neighboring communities. This ensemble is open to any student or community member. Mike Joosten is the director of the Communiversity Band.

Meth: Reframing Perspectives 2/6/2020 9:00 AM - 2/6/2020 4:00 PM

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 19:28:11 GMT

Join Dr. Amy Evans, Ph.D., professor for Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies, as she explores the resurgence of methamphetamine use both locally and nationally. She will discuss the trends and impact of methamphetamine use both on the individual struggling with addiction, and the impact on their family. We will examine and breakdown the biases of methamphetamine users. Through this training, you will learn that methamphetamine users are not just those you see in the news and on TV. Not all who use methamphetamine become addicted, they are not all violent or dangerous, and recovery IS possible. Learn to best support your clients by applying evidence-based practices to work through their struggles with addiction. We will discover local resources that are available for professionals, individuals and family members. In the end, create a plan for implementing knowledge from this training. Program Objectives: • Compare and contrast trends related to methamphetamine use in the local area with trends in the state, nation, and world • Examine and deconstruct biases related to methamphetamine use • Recognize the cognitive, physical, and mental health impacts of methamphetamine use • Apply evidence-based practices to working with individuals struggling with methamphetamine use disorders as well as frequent co-occurring mental health concerns • Review local resources available to professionals, individuals and families • Create a plan for implementing the knowledge gained from the training

Mindfulness for Trauma-Based Emotional Dysregulation 2/11/2020 1:00 PM - 2/11/2020 3:00 PM

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:11:46 GMT

Autonomic dysregulation, damage to the brain and body’s stress response system, has been linked as the foundation of PTSD. The nervous system is unable to establish a healthy sense of balance and resilience, so the client's body and mind stay in a state of irritability and anxiety. During this webinar, you will navigate the nature of trauma and the tools that can best help your clients who suffer from this condition. You will learn how to teach your clients how to use mindfulness to avoid being re-triggered. When your clients learn to pay attention to their body sensations, they will increase their capacity to regulate their nervous system. What will be discussed: • Discover useful tools to support recovery from trauma • Learn skills to teach your clients how to avoid re-triggering events and experiences • Learn to teach your clients to listen to the sensations of the body This webinar is a convenient and affordable way to earn continuing education contact hours to fulfill your license and certification requirements from a location of your choice. Save automatically by registering for all 4 webinars in this series for only $259!

Success for Breakfast: Identity Theft -- Be Aware and Don't Share! 2/19/2020 9:00 AM - 2/19/2020 10:00 AM

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:51:44 GMT

Be Aware and Don't Share!

Understand the many forms of identify theft and who is at greatest risk.
Examine current scams and statistics.
Learn how identity thieves get your information and what you can do to protect yourself.
Explore how your use of social media impacts your risk of identity theft.

Melissa Janssen, Community Financial Education Coordinator with Royal Credit Union, will be leading this timely and informative session.

Business After Hours 2/24/2020 5:00 PM - 2/24/2020 6:30 PM

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 15:48:08 GMT

Please join us at the first Business After Hours gathering of 2020! This month's networking event is being brought to you by CCF Bank and Chippewa Falls Harley-Davidson. This is a member-only event and costs $5 at the door. No registration is necessary.