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Trick-or-Treating 2011 (Downtown Eau Claire)

Hundreds and hundreds of costumed kids flooded downtown Eau Claire on October 28 for the annual afternoon trick-or-treating fun – with local…

Nick Meyer

5 Popular Dog Breeds for Families

Not sure which pooch is the prime pick for your family? There’s lots to consider before adding a furry member to your household. Every family is…

Allison Schrader

Boys & Girls

Back in college, I had some pretty big plans for my future children. They were gonna be awesome. And smart. And unique. They weren’t going to be…

Mike Paulus

ECCT's 15th Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: Murder, Medium Rare

On Saturday, October 1, the Eau Claire Children's Theater held their 15th annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at The Oxford. When noted cookbook…

Andrea Paulseth

Eau Claire Youth Garden Program

A video on UW-Extension's youth garden program in the Eau Claire area.

Playin' at the Carson Park Playground

Just a Sunday afternoon in late August (2011) at the main playground in Eau Claire's Carson Park.

Andrea Paulseth

James and the Giant Peach

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Roald Dahl classic and staged by the Menomonie Theater Guild ... twenty area youth brought this remarkable…

Leah Dunbar

An evening at Braun's Bay

A beautiful evening of fishing and kayaking at Braun's Bay in Eau Claire on Wednesday, August 4.

Andrea Paulseth

2011 Dunn County Fair

The 2011 Dunn County Fair took place July 27–31 and featured various stage acts, carnival rides, food vendors, animals, and classes to enter.

Elizabeth Schultz

2011 Eau Claire County Fair

The 2011 Eau Claire County Fair took place July 27–31 at the Eau Claire County Expo Center, featuring many fair favorites, including animal shows…

Liz Felder

The Jungle Book Kids & Annie Jr.

As the culmination of a three-week theater day camp for 52 area kids, the Menomonie Theater Guild performed multiple double features of "The Jungle…

Leah Dunbar

Yo-Yo Workshop for Teens

Who knew walking the dog could be so much fun? On Thursday, June 30, National Yo-Yo Champion "Dazzling Dave" Schulte let some local teens in on his…

Cal McNeil

A day at Altoona Beach

On Wednesday, June 29 crowds gathered in the sunshine at Altoona Beach for some fun and relaxation.

Andrea Paulseth

Sounds Like Summer Concert Series, June 9, 2011

The 2011 Sounds Like Summer Concert Series in downtown Eau Claire's Phoenix Park continued on into its second night with Mike Perry and the Long Beds.

Mike O'Brien

Eastside Hill Neighborhood Thrift Sale 2011

The pesky rain on Saturday, May 21 cut things short, but around 100 homes participated in the Eastside Hill's annual neighborhood-wide thrift sale in…

Andrea Paulseth

5th Annual Bluebird Festival

Saturday, May 14 saw the Annual Bluebird Festival. Hosted by Beaver Creek Reserve, the Festival is a tour of an established five year-old trail at…

Cal McNeil

2011 Doll & Pet Parade

"Jungle Safari" is the theme of the 2011 Doll & Pet Parade hosted by the Water Street Merchant's Association – held on Saturday, May 14, on Water…

Leslie Ballantine

5 Simple Ways to Reboot Your Family

Life doesn’t come with a pause button, there are ways we can get back in touch with our families. With a bit of effort it is possible to get in…

Sherri Kruger

The Tempest

On Friday, Jan 28 MTG's Red Cedar Youth Stage presented "The Tempest," an adaptation of Shakespeare's classic, at the Mable Tainter Theater in…

Leah Dunbar

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