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WRITERS Emily Anderson, Lindsey Quinnies, Eva Paulus, Thom Fountain

EDITORS Tyler Griggs, Tom Giffey, Thom Fountain

PHOTOGRAPHY Andrea Paulseth

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A t 9pm on a Sunday, Dick Edwards received a call from his grand-son in Iowa. He had a report

due the next morning and one request for his grandpa: “Tell me about your life.” The sudden, open-ended question with a million possible answers left Edwards understandably flustered. It was this, and other, experiences that first inspired the idea for an interactive journal with a goal to capture and carry on family history.

Dick Edwards’ and Korinn Hawkins’ new book, My Grandparent: A Life & Times Journal for Grandchildren of All Ages is a tool and resource for grandpar-ents and grandchildren to begin a series of conversations over time to gather and document family history. Edwards, a retired Mayo Clinic eldercare special-ist born and raised in Minnesota, and his wife retired on Lake Tainter in Menomonie because of their unparal-leled love for the people and culture in the Chippewa Valley. He has published one other book before titled Mom, Dad...Can We Talk? Insight and Perspectives to Help Us Do What’s Best for Our Aging Parents in 2009, which was less liter-ally interactive than his new book, but still a conversation starter. It touched on the issues and concerns of children and aging parents. He draws inspira-tion from his high regard for people in caring professions, his own experi-ences, and mostly his wife. Korinn Hawkins, an author and illus-trator of several children’s books, such as Our Home, The Earth and Oh Eggs! teamed up with Edwards on a random encounter during a car sale. Their interaction was uninten-tional originally but they hit it off in their collaboration. Hawkins is credited with bringing elements to the table that her partner admittedly couldn’t, such as a tech savvy outlook and a certain attention to detail.

The purpose of My Grandparent is

really to inspire a process. According to Edwards, that process strengthens

family relationships and the product of that development is a family

heirloom. In his own words, “The book fosters quality time together while capturing memories, values and life les-sons…the result is a written

account of the grandparent’s life.” He also adds that the usual

conversation between grandpar-ents and grandchildren doesn’t always fall into the category of family his-tory and often doesn’t get appropriately recorded, but this book can get the ball rolling and nurture the bond between family members. Even though you may

know where your family came from or the generic story you learn as you go, it isn’t often you get to hear the little, interesting details that you really relate to or find unique and fascinating. For instance, that your grandma broke a track record in high school or where your grandparents went on their first date. If you don’t record those details when the opportunity is available, they cannot be recaptured.

My Grandparent also allows the sometimes irregular visits between grandparents and grandchildren to be truly significant, using this publication as a guide to stimulate dialogue and memories. With every family’s unique circumstances, the books flexible setup makes it easy to engage and partici-pate. The mood is “relational and con-versational” as opposed to “authori-tative and didactic,” leaving readers with a relaxed tone and more dynamic aspect that readily invites the process.

The book asks expected questions such as “Tell me about a challenging time in your life and how you got through it” and unexpected questions such as “What three words best describe you as a kid growing up?” and “Describe your perfect day.” Although Edwards sug-gests the biggest challenge was finding a good balance between factual, easy-to-answer questions and questions that probed deeper into emotion, they seems to have struck just the right balance.

When all is said and done, everyone has a family history worth remember-ing. Some of the greatest links to your past are simply accessible and most likely willing to share. In the words of Edwards, “There’s no room for regrets. Start now.”

My Grandparent: A Life & Times Journal for Grandchildren of All Ages can be purchased on Amazon, at local Menomonie booksellers, and at The Local Store, 205 N. Dewey St.

Menomonie authors’ new book encourages passing down family stories WORDS: LINDSEY QUINNIES

Menomonie authors Korinn Hawkins and Dick Edwards created the workbook My Grandparent as a way for seniors to connect with their grandchildren, and vice versa.

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R ev your engines and sharpen those blades, kiddos: It’s time for robot mayhem. A group of

sixth-through-eighth graders from the Voyagers after-school program have been pouring their heart and soul (and creative, analytical, and possibly diabolical minds) into creating battle robots, and it’s time to pit them against each other. The annual Machines Behaving Badly tournament will take place Saturday, Nov. 10, from noon-4pm at Chippewa Falls Middle School.

Two dozen three-pound robots have been decked out with all sorts of con-traptions to help them fight and defend themselves, including drills, flippers, and armor. Each machine is unique, being constructed out of metal, wood, duct tape, stuffed animals, and whatev-er else the architects could pull togeth-er. Seriously. Whatever else. Last year one robot used a colander as armor, and it worked surprisingly well. The cobbled-together machines all have a rough edge, but a tinge of personality behind each one, with each team work-ing meticulously on them in prepara-tion.

There are only three rules in the competition, which open up the world of imagination for the builders and architects of these deft machines: No Flame Throwers; No Hand Grenades; No Live Animals. After those rules (and a loose, honor system about fol-lowing Wisconsin state laws), the teams get to think outside the box and come up with the strongest robot they can think of. They can cause some pretty unique – and amazing – robots to enter the competition (and hopefully leave alive).

Now, if you’re not a member of the Voyagers but still want in on the action, don’t fret. Youngsters can come to watch and cheer on the epic clash of titans, and may even get asked to help operate the hazards placed in the bat-tlegrounds or drive a robot themselves! And, let’s be honest: What’s more fun than driving, especially when you get to – and are encouraged – to smash your way through things.

So if you’re looking for a little Mad Max in your life, or just want to inspire creativity, engineering skills and a gen-eral confidence that you can build something from scratch, strap on your

battle boots and enter the fray.Machines Behaving Badly • Nov.

10, noon-4pm • Chippewa Falls Middle School, 750 Tropicana Blvd., Chippewa Falls • FREE

no flame throwers allowed at after school bot battle WORDS: THOM FOUNTAIN

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Above: An example of a previous year’s robot, complete with drill bit, floor-gripping wheels, and an adorable blue puppy at the helm. Below: The event’s custom-built arena includes a number of its own sharp parts.

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Wisconsin Family Weekends

by Susan Lampert Smith // $15

Hikes With Tykesby Rob Bignell // $14

Nature Log Kids

by Adventure Publications // $9

Scouting Whitetails: Outdoor Activities for Kids

by Chad Frase // $20

Grandparents Wisconsin Styleby Mike Link and Kate Crowley // $15

Fun With The Family Wisconsinby Martin Hintz and Stephen V. Hintz // $13

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Tiny Hiney is written by Eva Paulus, the seven-year-old daughter of Volume One columnist Mike Paulus (who writes The Rear End). For this installment, Eva wrote about one of her favorite artistic endeavors.

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1. Get a clean piece of paper.

2. Draw a head. (A circle.)

3. Add eyes. (Any kind you want!)

4. Add a body. (A triangle.)

5. Add arms. (Any kind you want!)

6. Add a smile.

7. Add a nose. (Any kind you want!)

8. Add legs. (Sticks.)

9. Add feet. (Any kind you want!)

10. Add hair.

The Execution of DrawingI like to draw. This is why: It comes really naturally to me. I always draw girls in my pictures (because I am good at drawing them) unless it’s an advertisement without girls in them.

Background information:

1. I always use black and white. (I get carried away with the color.)

2. I hate watercolors. (I hope my watercolors didn’t hear that.)

3. I loooooove drawing funny pictures. Why? No problemo. Because I’m a funny girl. One time I drew exploding coffee.

4. I have pierced ears. (I know it’s off the surface of drawing, so you don’t have to worry about that.) It DOES NOT, I repeat does not help me think.

Here’s some tips (for drawing a person):

CLOSING!

Drawing makes me feel happy!

P.S. I forgot to introduce myself. So my name is Eva. (It doesn’t stand for anything.)

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UPCOMING KIDS EVENTSMusic & Movement - Wellness ROCKS Event Fridays until Nov. 22, 10-10:30am • Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie • FREE • (715) 232-2164 • www.menomonielibrary.org Get silly with us while you explore music, sounds and movement with Mayo Clinic Health System’s Wellness ROCKS Music and Movement events. Registration not required.Monster Bash Oct. 25, 4:30-6:30pm • Eau Claire YMCA, 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • (715) 836-8460 • www.eauclaireymca.org Join us on Friday, October 25th from 4:30pm-6:30pm for some good Hal-loween fun – for FREE! Wear your spookiest and silliest costumes and enjoy fun games, awesome prizes, tasty treats, great music, and more! Bring the whole family down to the Y for this safe and festive evening.RCU Spook Night Halloween Oct. 25, 5-9pm • Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center, 3456 Craig Road, Eau Claire • $5, FREE ages 2 and under • 715-552-1200 • www.ecsportscenter.com There will be plenty of fun and excitement for everyone with DJ Entertainment, Huge Inflatables, Treats, Games and Prizes. The Haunted Tun-nel, Sea of Spiders and Touch and Feel Guessing Game are just a few of the spooktacular activities that your kids will love.SpookTacular Halloween Party and Fright Night Dance Oct. 25, 6:30-10:30pm • Menomonie Theater Guild Studio, 502 W. 2nd St., Menomonie • $5 or $20 for a family, children under 2 are free • All ages • (715)-235-2228 • www.menomonietheaterguild.com A family centered spooktacular Halloween Party. There will be indoor trick-or-treating, dancing, come in costume- win a prize.Pancake Breakfast and Free Family Fun Day Oct. 26, 8:30-11:30am • Chippewa Valley Museum, 1204 Half Moon Dr. (in Carson Park), Eau Claire • Breakfast is $5 adults, $3 kids 12 and under • (715) 834-7871 • www.cvmuseum.com Start the day off right with a pancake breakfast from 8:30–11:30am, plus free admission into the museum to see all of the award-winning exhibits and enjoy free kids’ activities from 9am–noon. Check out the Children’s BOOgie Run at 10:30am and an exhibit scavenger hunt.Howl-O-Ween for Dogs Oct. 26, 10am-noon • Waggin’ Tails Training Company & Dog Daycare, Highway 25 South (N4668 471st St), Menomonie • 715-235-3188 • www.waggintailstraining.com Costume contest catego-ries (scariest, funniest, dog & child, best group, embar-rassing, creativity/originality), howling contest, bobbing for hot dogs, competition for carved and decorated pumpkins (pet theme), treats in haystack.Altoona Public Library’s 3rd Annual Costume Swap Oct. 26, 1-3pm • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • FREE • 715-839-5029 • www.altoon-apubliclibrary.org Has your child outgrown his or her Halloween costume but it still looks like new? The Al-

toona Public Library is accepting gently used Hallow-een costumes Oct. 1st-25th. For more information about the swap call the library at 715-839-5029 or visit the library’s website and click on the kids tab.Hallie Optimist Club Halloween Party Oct. 26, 4-7pm • Village of Lake Hallie Town Hall, 13033 30th Ave., Chippewa Falls • (715) 271-8088 • www.lakehallie.us Halloween party for Pre-school through sixth grade.Kids “Trick-or-Treat” Thru the Fantasy Trail Oct. 27, 11am-1pm • Schultz’s Country Barn, 50996 N. Main St., Eleva • ages 1-10 • (715) 287-4684 • www.schultzscoun-trybarn.com

9th Annual Trunk n’ Treat Oct. 28, 5:30-7:30pm • Eau Claire Ford Lincoln, 2909 Lorch Ave, Eau Claire • Free • 715-852-1000 • www.eauclaireford.com FREE Fam-ily Event - children and adults come dressed in costume (costume optional) and check out the decorated vehicles while enjoying FREE treats.Mayo Clinic Health System: Mondays in Motion – Wellness ROCKS event Oct. 28, 5:30-7:30pm • Alli-ance Church of Menomonie, 502 21st St N, Menomonie • FREE • (715) 233-7362 • mayoclinichealthsystem.org Registration not required.Halloween Event for Kids Oct. 30, 11:15am-noon • Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls • ages 3-6 • (715) 723-1146 • www.chippewafallslibrary.org Children may wear their Hal-loween costume to this fun event where they will lis-ten to stories, try some Halloween crafts and decorate a cookie. Children ages 3 & 4 should be accompanied by a parent who can help them with the crafts.Action City Halloween Costume Contest Oct. 30, 4-9pm • Action City, 2402 Lorch Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 852-6000 • www.metropolisresort.com Show off your costume at Action City’s Costume Contest. The event will start at 4pm with unlimited play for $20 and a pizza and soda buffet for $8/person starting at 5pm along with free Halloween activities and crafts. Costume contest will start at 6:30 with age categories and everyone gets a prize.Howloween Party Oct. 30, 7-8:30pm • emBark, 2109 Fairfax St., Eau Claire • $3/pup • 715-864-3263 • www.embarkdog.com Wretched retrievers, terrify-ing terriers, horrifying hounds and slimy spaniels all gatehr for the dog party of the year with a costume contest, a “paw reader”/fortune teller, professional photography, and much more.Trick or Treating Oct. 31, Check Venue For Hours •

Participating loations in downtown Eau Claire • www.downtowneauclaire.org Downtown Eau Claire’s streets will be overrun with witches, goblins, and superheroes as little ones roam from place to place filling up their pumpkins and pillowcases. Local merchants generously hand out treats to thousands of kids.Downtown Eau Claire Trick-or-Treating Oct. 31, 3-4pm • Downtown Eau Claire • www.downtowneauclaire.org Come downtown Eau Claire all dressed up for Trick-or-Treating to celebrate Halloween.Downtown Chippewa Falls Trick-or-Treating Oct. 31, 3-5pm • Participating businesses in downtown Chip-pewa Falls • 715-723-6661 • www.chippewafallsmainst.org Bring the kiddos in their costumes for the popular annual Downtown Trick or Treat. Stop in downtown Chippewa Falls businesses for tons of candy, treats, and fun.Eau Claire Scheels Trick-or-Treating Oct. 31, 4-6pm • Scheels All Sports, 4710 Golf Road, Eau Claire • (715) 833-1886 • www.scheels.com There is fun to be had for the entire family on Halloween this year. Make sure you stop at every station to enjoy all the fun Scheels has to offer. Come dressed up in your best costume! All ages are welcome in on the free fun.Trick-or-Treating at Oakwood Mall Oct. 31, 5-7pm • Oakwood Mall, 4800 Golf Rd, Eau Claire • 715-836-0101 • www.oakwoodmall.com Ghosts, fairy princesses and all scary and magical creatures in-between can join the fun at Oakwood Mall. akwood Mall offers a fun and safe way for children to enjoy Halloween and trick-or-treat indoors where it is nice and warm. Trick-or-Treaters should be 12 or under and children must be accompanied by an adult.Music & Movement - Wellness ROCKS Event Every Friday until Nov. 22, 10-10:30am • Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie • FREE • (715) 232-2164 • www.menomonielibrary.org Get silly with us while you explore music, sounds and movement with Mayo Clinic Health System’s Wellness ROCKS Music and Movement events. Registration not required.Blue’s Clues Live: The Most Spectacular Place Nov. 1, 7:30pm; Nov. 2, 11am & 1:30pm; Nov. 8, 7:30pm; Nov. 9, 11am & 1:30pm; Nov. 10, 1:30pm • The Oxford, 1814 Oxford Ave., Eau Claire • $12 adults/seniors, $8 youth/students • All ages • (715) 839-8877 • www.ecct.org Based on the hit Nickelodeon television program, the show begins when Curtain welcomes everyone into the wonderful world of Theatre. On stage, Steve and Blue lead the audience on a clue-filled journey through

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Storybook Forest and Outer Space in their quest to dis-cover the most spectacular place of all. Presented by the Eau Claire Children’s Theatre.ECCT Presents: “Blue’s Spectacular Party” Nov. 2, 10am & 12:30pm; Nov. 9, 10am & 12:30pm • The Ox-ford, 1814 Oxford Ave., Eau Claire • $5 in advance • (715) 839-8877 • www.ecct.org Theatre-goers can add to their Blues Clues Live experience by attending “Blue’s Spectacular Party”. Those attending are invited to play games and do activities with Steve before the show. The cost does not include show tickets.Flick and Float-YMCA Second Friday, 6-8pm • Eau Claire YMCA, 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • (715) 836-8460 • www.eauclaireymca.org We supply the flick and you supply the float. 2nd Friday of each month in the small pool. Movie starts at 6:30 but non-members are welcome after 6pm and are required to show photo ID.

STORYTIMES New Sculpture Celebration & Storytime: Jack’s Story Time Nov. 8, 10:15-10:55am • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • (715) 839-1648 • www.ecpubliclibrary.info A special story-time will be held on Friday, Nov. 8, at 10:15am in Youth Services. Welcoming remarks and the unveiling of the donor plaque near the sculpture will be made at 10:45am followed by socializing, light refreshments, and photos with the sculpture. Selected photos will be published online.Altoona Public Library: Toddler Tales Story Time Every Tuesday until Nov. 26, 10:30-10:50am • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • FREE • 18 months to 2 years • 715-839-5029 • www.altoonapub-liclibrary.org A 20-minute program of fast-paced sto-ries and songs. For parents and their toddlers 18 mos-2 years. Call the library to register.

Altoona Public Library: Preschool Story Hour Wednes-days, 10:30-11am and 1:30-2pm • Altoona Public Li-brary, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • ages 3-5 • 715-839-5029 • www.altoonapubliclibrary.org Thirty minutes of great stories, songs and fingerplays. For children who are able to independently sit for a 30 minute session. Call the library to register.

Altoona Public Library: PJ Story Night Second Thurs-day, 6:30-7pm • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • FREE • ages 2-7 • 715-839-5029 • www.altoonapubliclibrary.org. No registration required.

Beaver Creek Reserve: Budding Naturalist Story Hour Nov. 16, 10-11am; Dec. 14, 10-11am • Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 County Road K, Fall Creek • Registration encouraged, but not necessary • Entry fee applies for Nonmembers • (715) 877-2212 • www.beavercreekre-serve.org.

Children’s Museum of Eau Claire: Storytime Tuesdays--Fridays, 10am • Children’s Museum of Eau Claire, 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • (715) 832-KIDS • www.cmec.cc Miss Tracy reads from a book usually related to the CMEC’s theme of the week. Or if the week’s theme has to do with a particular author, the book will be from that author. On Fridays we read and also have dancing.

Chippewa Falls Public Library: Tues Story Kids Ev-ery Tuesday from Oct. 22 to Nov. 27, 11am • Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls • ages 3-5 • (715) 723-1146 • www.chippewafallslibrary.org Join us for a 30 minute storytime featuring books, music, flannel stories and puppets. Each week there will be an activity of some kind to follow. Some weeks it may be a movement or music activity, and other weeks may include an art activity. Registration required.

Chippewa Falls Public Library: Weds Storytime Every Wednesday from Oct. 23 to Nov. 28, 11:30am • Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls • ages 3-5 • (715) 723-1146 • www.chippewafallslibrary.org Join us for a 30 minute storytime featuring books, music, flannel stories and puppets. Each week there will be an activity of some kind to follow. Some weeks it may be a movement or music activity, and other weeks may include an art activity. No storytime Nov. 13.Fall Creek Public Library: Storytime at the Library Every Wednesday until Dec. 11, 9:30am • Fall Creek Public Library, 122 E Lincoln Ave, Fall Creek • FREE • 715-877-3334 • www.fallcreekpubliclibrary.org Stories, songs, fingerplays, puppets, instruments, and more tai-lored toward ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome. Come once or come every week. An adult is required to partici-pate and is encouraged to assist their children as needed.L.E. Phillips Library: Lap Tots Storytime Every Thurs-day until Dec. 14, 10:15am • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • ages 1-2 • (715) 839-1648 • www.ecpubliclibrary.info Each session will include 20 minutes of easy-to-under-stand stories, songs and parachute games.L.E. Phillips Library: Preschoolers Storytime Every Friday until Dec. 14, 10:15-10:45am • L.E. Phillips Me-morial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • (715) 839-1648 • www.ecpubliclibrary.info For pre-school age children who are able to sit through longer stories and participate in more advanced activities. Sto-ries, songs, rhymes, and movement activities will help keep children on the path to early literacy.L.E. Phillips Library: Bouncing Babies Storytime Every Monday until Dec. 14, 10:15am • L.E. Phillips Memori-al Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • birth to 18 mos • (715) 839-1648 • www.ecpublicli-brary.info Bouncing Babies is a special lapsit storytime especially for pre-walkers and their parent or caregiver. This program consists of lap rhymes, songs, a unison read, and our popular parachute activities. Storytime is followed by a playgroup, a socializing time for babies and caregivers. Age-appropriate toys are provided.

L.E. Phillips Library: Toddler Tales Every Tuesday un-til Dec. 14, 10:15am • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • ages 2-3 & caregiver • (715) 839-1648 • www.ecpubliclibrary.info Toddler Tales is a storytime for two- and three-year-olds accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Each session will include 20 minutes of easy-to-understand stories, songs, and activities.L.E. Phillips Library: Little Movers Storytime Every Wednesday until Dec. 14, 10:15am • L.E. Phillips Me-morial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • (715) 839-1648 • www.ecpubliclibrary.info En-joy a short storytime including songs, finger plays, and rhymes, a story read in unison, parachute activities, and bubbles. Storytime is followed by a playgroup, a social-izing time for babies and caregivers. Age-appropriate toys are provided.

Menomonie Public Library: Learning Together Sto-rytime Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday until Nov. 21, 10-10:30am • Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wol-ske Bay Rd, Menomonie • FREE • ages 1-3 • (715) 232-2164 • www.menomonielibrary.org Storytime for chil-dren age 1-3 years who attend with a parent or guardian. No registration necessary.

Menomonie Public Library: On My Own Storytime Ev-ery Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday until Nov. 21, 10:45-11:15am • Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie • FREE • ages 3-5 • 715-232-2164 ext. 16 • www.menomonielibrary.org Storytime for children age 3-5 years who attend on their own. Fun stories, songs, rhymes and more. No registration required.

That’s Adorable: Story Time Every Friday until Dec. 27, 1:30-2pm • That’s Adorable, Kids Consignment Boutique, 129 N. Barstow Street, Eau Claire • FREE • 715-864-0883 • www.thatsadorableec.wordpress.com Literacy is extremely important. The staff at That’s Adorable offers a free weekly story time on Fridays from 1:30-2pm. In 2013, we have invited some local guests to be guest readers once a month.

PLAYGROUPS & CLUBSRiver Source Family Center: Play & Learn Every Tuesday, Thursday, 9:30-11:30am • River Source Fam-ily Center, 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls • 715-723-1138 Come and spend some exciting time with your child during our Play & Learn playgroups. This fun and playful setting encourages learning through free play, learning activities, snack, and story time.River Source Family Center: Movin’ & Groovin’ Mon-day s, 9:30-10:15am • River Source Family Center, 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls • 715-723-1138 Each mu-sic and movement class is filled with laughter and fun. This class promotes language and play through the use of instruments, song, and dance.After School Adventures Mondays Oct. 28-Nov. 18, 4:15-5pm • Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie • FREE • K-2nd grade • (715) 232-2164 ext. 16 • www.menomonielibrary.org Special activities for children attending Kindergarten through 2nd Grade. Stories, music and games. No registration requiredTech Lab Fourth Mondays, 5-7pm • Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie • FREE • (715) 232-2164 ext. 10 • www.menomonielibrary.org Get your questions answered. Bring your own computer, tablet, or smartphone. Or use the library’s computers. We try to answer all questions.Chippewa Falls Public Library: Tues Toddler/Fam-ily Lapsit Tuesdays Oct. 22-Nov. 26, 10:15-10:30am • Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls • 715-723-1146 • www.chippewafallsli-brary.org Please join the children’s staff as we help you provide a foundation of literacy skills to the children in your life. This 15 minute playful romp through Mother Goose rhymes and music is for the very young-suggest-ed ages 8 to 35 months. Parents/caregivers must accom-pany their child during this session. Call to register.Chippewa Falls Public Library: Weds Toddler Time Family Lapsit Wednesdays Oct. 23-Nov. 28, 10:15-10:30am • Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Cen-tral St., Chippewa Falls • 715-723-1146 • www.chip-pewafallslibrary.org Please join the children’s staff as we help you provide a foundation of literacy skills to the children in your life. This 15 minute playful romp through Mother Goose rhymes and music is for the very young-suggested ages 8 to 35 months. Parents and/or caregivers need to accompany their child(ren) during this session. Register in advance.Music ‘n Motion Wednesdays, 10:30-11:15am • Eau Claire Music School, 1620 Ohm Avenue, Eau Claire • $5 kids under 6 • Birth to age 5 • 715-514-0475 • www.eau-clairemusicschool.com Join us on Wed. mornings at this exciting class for parents and caregivers along with their children ages birth-5. During this adventure of music &

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movement you and your child can bond through coop-erative musical games, rhythm exercises, playing with instruments, and much more! Drop-ins are welcome.St. Mark Power Hour Oct. 31, 9:30-10:30am • St. Mark Lutheran Church, 3307 State Street, Eau Claire • FREE • ages up to 5 yrs • 715-834-2595 • www.stmark-wels.org Kids come hear how Jesus Heals in our Bible sto-ries, sing songs, make crafts and eat a snack. We offer a unique learning experience for both parents and chil-dren. A parent, grandparent, or caregiver attends with the child. Go ahead, tell your neighbors and friends, every-one is welcome.My First Book Club Nov. 2, 1:30pm; Nov. 30, 1:30pm • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • (715) 839-1648 • www.ecpubliclibrary.info For young readers who are just transitioning to easy chapter books. Parent and child are invited. read the book at home and come ready to answer trivia ques-tions, play games, and do other fun activities related o the book. Registration required and begins one month in advanc of each book club.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPSMusikgarten - Sing With Me Mondays Nov. 4-Dec. 9, 5:45-6:15pm; Fridays Nov. 8-Dec. 21, 11:15-11:45am • Lily Pad Lab, 2524 Golf Rd, Eau Claire • $32 for the series, $8 drop-in • ages 1-5 yrs • 715-271-6098 • www.anitasmusicandspanish.com Musikgarten classes are a wonderful bonding experience as child and caregiver sing, bounce, rock, play instruments and dance. Brain development, attention span and musical ability are de-veloped as your child imitates tonal and rhythm patterns, and moves to the beat. Come dance, sing and have fun.

Canto! Spanish with Music for Preschoolers Fridays Nov. 8-Dec. 21, 11am • Lily Pad Lab, 2524 Golf Rd, Eau Claire • $45 for the series, drop in for $6 • ages 1-5 • 715-271-6098 • www.anitasmusicandspanish.com Sing, move, play instruments, hear stories and have fun while learning Spanish.Algebra Adventure Saturdayd until Nov. 16, 10:45am-12:15pm • UW-Eau Claire Campus • $195, or $240 if registering for both Math Quest and Algebra Adventure • grades 1-6 • 715-836-3636 • www.uwec.edu Through

everyday examples, students build skills that foster al-gebraic thinking such as recognizing patterns, analyzing symbols or representing unknowns in equations.Ballet/Creative Movement Dance Class Mondays un-til Nov. 25, 5:15pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $96, $76 for second child of the same family or second dance class from the same student • ages 3-5 • 715-723-8889 • webpages.charter.net Offered by the Performing Arts School of Dance under the direction of Deborah Lang. Each class concludes with a “theatre time” during which children dance individually or with partners.

Hip Hop and Jazz Dance Class Mondays until Nov. 25, 6pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St.,

Chippewa Falls • $96, $76 for second child of the same family or second dance class from the same student • ages 6-10 • 715-723-8889 • webpages.charter.net Of-fered by the Performing Arts School of Dance under the direction of Deborah Lang. Each class concludes with a “theatre time” during which children dance individually or with partners.

Expressive Movement Mondays until Dec. 2, 6:15-7:15pm • Dragonfly Dance and Wellness at 308 N Barstow St., Eau Claire • ages 5-9 • $10/class • 715-829-0754 • www.baredfeet.wordpress.com In this class, BaredFeet encourages children to build health, increase self-esteem, integrate life, develop coordination and welcome curiosity. Guided warm-ups, games, imagina-

tion to explore life concepts in the body, sharing, learned choreography (many styles), free dance, and class ends with basic yoga poses for stretching and rest.Let’s Dance: Intro to Ballet, Hip-Hop, and Jazz Dance Mondays until Nov. 25, 6:45pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $96, $76 for second child of the same family or second dance class from the same student • ages 9-12 • 715-723-8889 • webpages.charter.net Offered by the Performing Arts School of Dance under the direction of Deborah Lang. Each class concludes with a “theatre time” during which children dance individually or with partners.Mini Mites Saturdays Nov. 2-Feb. 15, 9:15-10am; Sun-days Nov. 3-Feb. 16, 5-5:45pm & 5:45-6:30pm • Hobbs Ice Center, 915 Menomonie Street, Eau Claire • $85 (resident discounted fee $75) • ages 4-5 • (715) 839-5032 Choose among three available sessions. Equip-ment available to rent for a $25 user fee and $25 deposit, to be voided upon return of equipment in satisfactory condition. Register with Eau Claire Parks and Recre-ation.

Toddler-Parent Expressive Movement and Begin-ning Yoga Nov. 2, 10-10:45am; Nov. 16, 10-10:45am • Dragonfly Dance and Wellness at 308 N Barstow St., Eau Claire • Ages 1.5-4 with a participating adult • $8 per child, adults are FREE • 715-829-0754 • www.baredfeet.wordpress.com Class begins with warm-ups, then we turn on the imagination with expressive stories, silly songs, rhythm to prepare for the “skill” of the day. A movement concept is introduced via choreography or game. Then it’s free time. Finish with beginning yoga poses and cuddle-time meditation.Hockey Instruction Nov. 2, 2:30-3:30pm • Hobbs Ice Center, 915 Menomonie Street, Eau Claire • FREE • ages 4-9 • 715-836-2627 • www.tryhockeyforfree.com Area high school, collegiate and youth hockey coaches will assist in equipment fitting and on-ice instruction, while Parks and Recreation and Eau Claire Youth Hock-ey representatives will be available to answer questions about how to get involved in hockey. Register online.Learn To Skate Sundays Nov. 3-Dec. 15 • Hobbs Ice Center, 915 Menomonie Street, Eau Claire • $75 • 3+ (including adults) • (715) 831-9734 To register: Eau Claire Figure Skating Club (www.ecfigureskate.org).

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For more information, call 715-831-9734.Canto! Spanish With Music Mondays Nov. 4-Dec. 10, 4:45-5:30pm • Lily Pad Lab, 2524 Golf Rd, Eau Claire • $60, drop in for $8 • 715-271-6098 • www.anitasmusi-candspanish.com Sing, move, play games, hear stories, make snacks or crafts and learn lots of Spanish with Anita Wahl in this fun, hands-on class.Musikgarten - Sing With Me Mondays Nov. 4-Dec. 9, 5:45-6:15pm; Fridays Nov. 8-Dec. 21, 11:15-11:45am • Lily Pad Lab, 2524 Golf Rd, Eau Claire • $32 for the series, $8 drop-in • ages 1-5 yrs • 715-271-6098 • www.anitasmusicandspanish.com Musikgarten classes are a wonderful bonding experience as child and caregiver sing, bounce, rock, play instruments and dance! Brain development, attention span and musical ability are de-veloped as your child imitates tonal and rhythm patterns, and moves to the beat. Come dance, sing and have fun.Water Fitness – Deep Water Mondays & Wednesdays Nov. 4-25, 6:30-7:25pm; Mondays & Wednesdays Dec. 2-Dec. 12, 6:30-7:25pm • North High School, 1801 Piedmont Rd., Eau Claire • $54 (resident discounted fee: $44) • 17+ • (715) 839-5032 Non-impact workout using flotation belts. Participants must be able to swim. Lily Pad Lab Littlest Lab Wednesdays Nov. 6-Dec. 11, 9:15-10:15am • Lily Pad Lab, 2524 Golf Rd S2D, Eau Claire • $30 • birth-18 mos • 7155296186 • www.lilypad-lab.com This lab is filled with materials that will stimu-late their curiosity and growth: high contract shapes, bright colors, multisensory materials, mirrors, pictures of faces, board books, blocks and balls, all surrounded by comfy couches and places for parents to sit close by.Tot Lab Wednesdays Nov. 6-Dec. 12, 10:30-11:30am • Lily Pad Lab, 2524 Golf Rd S2D, Eau Claire • $35 • 18 mos-2.5 yrs • 7155296186 • www.lilypadlab.com Children begin to interact with the world around them at a very young age. The Lab is filled with materials that will stimulate their curiosity and growth: high contract shapes, bright colors, multisensory materials, mirrors, pictures of faces, board books, blocks and balls, all sur-rounded by comfy couches and places for parents to sit.Tiny Scientist - Art Lab Wednesdays 1-2pm, Thursday 10:30-11:30am & 5:45-6:45pm, Fridays 9:15-10:15

Nov. 6-Dec. 14 • Lily Pad Lab, 2524 Golf Rd S2D, Eau Claire • $60 • 2.5-6 yrs • 7155296186 • www.lilypadlab.com Art Lab gives kids the opportunity to explore and discover the world around them through art. Kids will find many opportunities for sensory exploration that pro-mote hands-on learning about colors, shapes, patterns, textures, size, smells and more.Sibshops Nov. 10, 1:30-4pm • The Arc of Dunn County, 2602 Hills Ct., Menomonie • $15 per child • 8-13 years • 715-235-7373 ext. 20 • www.arcofdunncounty.org Sib-shops is a program just for brothers and sisters of kids with special needs and provides peer support within a recreational environment. Kids will have the chance to meet other kids whose brothers and sisters have special needs and talk about the good and not-so-good parts of having a sibling with a disability or a medical condition.

FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANSParent Workshop - Second Step Every Tuesday from Oct. 29 to Nov. 19, 5-7pm • Parent Workshop - Sec-ond Step, 3031 Epiphany Lane, Eau Claire • FREE • 7158523607 This workshop teaches parents of pre-schoolers skills from the Second Step curriculum: an-ger management, self control and problem solving. End behavior problems with skills from Second Step. Free on-site childcare and dinner provided. Series of 4 work-shops, attend one or all.Parent Workshop - Second Step Every Tuesday from Oct. 29 to Nov. 19, 5-7pm • Parent Workshop - Sec-ond Step, 3031 Epiphany Lane, Eau Claire • FREE • 7158523607 This workshop teaches parents of pre-schoolers skills from the Second Step curriculum: an-ger management, self control and problem solving. End behavior problems with skills from Second Step. Free on-site childcare and dinner provided. Series of 4 work-shops, attend one or all.Raising Respectful and Responsible Children Nov. 5, 5:30-7pm • Family Resource Center for Eau Claire County, 4800 Golf Rd., Suite 450, Eau Claire • FREE • 715-833-1735 • www.frcec.org How do we teach our children to be respectful and responsible without becom-ing their enemy? We will discuss how to develop and implement age appropriate responsibilities, and how to

follow through when we feel like they ‘just don’t get it’. Register online at www.frcec.org or call 715-833-1735.

ANIMAL INTERESTSIrvine Park Zoo 8am-dusk daily • Bridgewater Ave., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-0051 • Info@irvinepark-zoo.org • irvineparkzoo.org The mission of this park is to foster public support for the animals of the Irvine Park Zoo by: educating the public about their preserva-tion, creating a positive environment for the interaction of humans and animals, and to provide funding for the animals’ living quarters. James Newman Clark Bird Museum 8am-5pm Mon-day-Friday, 9am-1pm Saturday, when university is in session • Phillips Hall UW-Eau Claire • (715) 836-3523 • youngjlm@uwec.edu • uwec.edu The bird museum, circular in shape, contains four dioramas depicting na-tive birds in their natural habitats, and surrounds the planetarium in Phillips Hall. 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.Wise Nature Center S1 County Highway K, Fall Creek • (715) 877-2212 • bcr@beavercreekreserve.org • beaver-creekreserve.org The Wise Nature Center is your start-ing point for exploring the reserve. Stop in, pay trail fees, rent equipment, grab a map, and check out the animal exhibits, observation deck, and nature store with great events taking place throughout the year.

CAMPSBeaver Creek Reserve S1 County Highway K, Fall Creek • (715) 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org Sum-mer Camps available for youth. Camps are geared to-wards youth of different ages and focus on various top-ics such as fly fishing, wildlife monitoring, butterflies, glaciers, and more. Blugold Beginnings 105 Garfield Avenue, Eau Claire • (715) 836-3015 • uwec.edu Students will participate in a number of activities, receive academic instruction each day which is designed to improve core ACT subjects,

team building activities, and fun trips. Kamp Kenwood 19161 79th Ave., Chippewa Falls • 715-723-5561, 715-214-7244 • jburgess@wisconsin-farmersunion.com • www.kampkenwood.com Built on the shores of Lake Wissota through volunteer labor by members of Wisconsin Farmers Union over 50 years ago, Kamp Kenwood’s educational mission has flour-ished in the time since its dedication by offering a place for people of all ages to come together to celebrate, to

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learn, and to enjoy family, friends, and nature.YMCA Camp Manitou 27960 E. Long Lake Rd., New Auburn • (715) 828-2628 • camp@eauclaireymca.org • ycampmanitou.org A resident camp in New Auburn, Wisconsin that has been operated through the Eau Claire YMCA since 1926. Located on the shores of the beau-tiful Long Lake in Chippewa County, youth will learn values like honesty, responsibility, caring, and respect in a unique outdoor environment.

DANCE STUDIOSArthur Murray Dance Studio 401 1/2 S Barstow St., Eau Claire • (715) 834-6166 • arthurmurrayec@sbc-global.net • arthurmurrayeauclaire.com Arthur Mur-ray teaches rhythm and Latin dances, country western dances, specialty dances, and more. Learn from quali-fied instructors in a friendly and relaxing environment. Arthur Murray has a three way approach to teaching dance: private (and couple) lessons, group lessons, and practice parties.Danz Kraze Building 4/6, Suite 205, 800 Wisconsin St., Eau Claire • (715) 832-DANZ • ECDanzKraze@aol.com • ecdanzkraze.com Youth dance teams use Eau Claire’s largest studio space and are modeled af-ter High School dance teams, offering poms, hip hop/funk, kick, and jazz. Short sessions available for those who are indecisive.Diamond School of Dance 123 S. Graham Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 577-1285 • DiamondBallet@aol.com • diamondschoolofdance.com Offers ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, pointe, hip-hop, and competitive performance. Classses begin at age 2 with pre-ballet through adult.Eau Claire School of Dance 306 Main St., Eau Claire • (715) 832-9900 • ecschoolofdance@aol.com • eau-claireschoolofdance.com Offering classes in ballet, lyrical, tap, hip hop, pointe, and technique. They offer classes for ages 18 months-adult.En Avant School of Dance 3330 North Town Hall Road, Eau Claire • (715) 874-5575 • enavantdance.com Combination, modern, pointe and jazz.Jean Marie’s School of Dance 31 W. Spring St., Chip-pewa Falls • (715) 723-8635 • jeanmariedance.com Specializing in children’s classes, Jean Marie offers

tap, ballet, jazz, and basic acrobatics. Classes for adults also available.Jewelry Box Dancer 110 West Main St., Menomonie • (715) 563-3534 • jewelryboxdancers@gmail.com • jewelryboxdancers.com This studio teaches children ages 4 through 14 in combined tap, jazz, ballet, and hip hop. Limited adult classes offered as well. Find Jew-elry Box Dancer on Facebook too.Menomonie Dance Classes 1412 6th street, Menomonie • 715-505-0460 • menomonie_wi@just-forkix.com • justforkix.com The Leisure Services Cen-ter runs a Just for Kix program.Swan Lake Ballet Studio Banburry Place, Bldg 13, Ste 122, Eau Claire • (715) 590-8502 • swanlakebal-letstudio.com A classic ballet studio featuring classes for ages 3 to adult.

FAMILY RESOURCE CTRSFamily Resource Center for Eau Claire County 4800 Golf Rd., Ste. 450, Eau Claire • 715-833-1735 • frcec.org Located in the Sears wing of the Oakwood Mall, the mission of the Family Resource Center is to provide programs and services that build on family strengths through prevention, education, support and networking in collaboration with other resources in the community. The Family Resource Center is available to ALL families and children in Eau Claire County.Family Support Center 403 N. High St., Chippewa Falls • 715-723-1138, 800-400-7020 • familysup-port@fsccf.org • familysupportcentercf.com Provides free services and support to families that are struggling with issues such as domestic assault, sexual assault, parental conflicts, and difficulty managing children.River Source Family Center 403 High Street, Chip-pewa Falls • 715-720-1841 • riversourcefamilycenter.com The mission of River Source Family Center is to embrace and strengthen families with young children by promoting growth through education, information, referral, and opportunities to share experiences.

MENTORING PROGRAMSBig Brothers Big Sisters 424 Galloway St., Eau Claire

• (715) 835-0161 • bbbsnw.org One of the oldest and largest youth mentoring program in the United States, children reach their potential through one-on-one, pro-fessionally supported relationships with mentors.Blugold Beginnings University of Eau Claire, Eau Claire • 715-836-3015 • Educate and inspire students to believe that post-secondary education is important, attainable, and available at the University of Wiscon-sin-Eau Claire and other institutions.KAMO (Kids and Mentors Outdoors) • KAMO pro-vides outdoor experiences to children including fish-ing, canoeing, camping, hunting, wildlife viewing and hiking. Mentors who pass a background check are matched with local children to help provide them with outdoor experiences. kamokids.org • Find us on Face-book• bwgruber@gmail.com • 608-575-7786 (Ben Gruber).The Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley 201 E Lake St, Eau Claire • (715) 855-0081 • bgca-chippewavalley.org Ages 8-18 can learn and grow in a safe, productive, and positive place after school and during school breaks. They offer free tutor-ing and homework help as well as programs in areas like sports, recreation, and fitness, character and lead-ership, and education and career.

MUSEUMSChippewa Valley Museum 1204 Carson Park Drive, Eau Claire • (715) 834-7871 • cvmuseum.com The Chippewa Valley Museum believes understanding the history of our community gives us a better under-standing of our state and nation, and better apprecia-tion of our American heritage. Offering exhibits such as “Farm Life,” “Settlement,” and “In the Neighbor-hood.”Eau Claire Children’s Museum 220 S. Barstow Street, Eau Claire • (715) 832-5437 • cmec.cc An interactive environment for children and their grownups. Inspir-ing imagination, discovery, creativity, and the love of learning. In addition to exhibits, the ECCM offers spe-cial events for children.Paul Bunyan Logging Camp 1110 Carson Park Drive, Eau Claire • 715-835-6200 • paulbunyancamp.org Children and families can experience what life was like in an 1890’s logging camp. Featuring logging artifacts and memorabilia depicting the rugged camp life. Buildings include a barn, blacksmith shop, cook shanty, bunkhouse, wanigan, foreman’s office and a heavy equipment shed.Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum 1820 Wakan-da Street, Menomonie • (715) 232-8685 • dunnhistory.org The Dunn County Historical Society seeks to dis-cover, preserve, interpret and disseminate knowledge about the history of Dunn County and its role in Wis-consin.Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum 312 N. Front Street, Spooner • 715-635-5002, 715-635-2479 • info@wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum.org • www.wis-consincanoeheritagemuseum.org Featuring displays comprised of canoes and canoe related ephemera, plus a 2500 square foot canoe shop.

MUSIC LESSONSBand Lessons on Broadway 902 North Broadway Street, Menomonie • (715) 879-5500 • bandlessonson-broadway.com Band and music lessons for trumpet, saxophone, clarinet, guitar, piano, percusion, voice and more.Eau Claire Music School 1620 Ohm Avenue, Eau

Claire • 715-514-0475 • eauclairemusicschool.com Offering music lessons for piano, voice, guitar, string, brass, woodwind, percussion, accordion and more for toddlers to seniors.EauClaireMusicTeachers.com This innovative website opened earlier this month. EauClaireMusicTe-achers.com is a community-oriented website that gives local music teachers a place to list their sevices and a place to be found by parents/students in the area look-ing for lessons. Visit online, or email schultzy2001@hotmail.com for more info.Morgan Music 2405 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 834-7177 • morganmusiconline.com/lessons Instructors encompass a wide variety of musical back-grounds including music degrees, extensive teaching experience, and professional performance. They teach beginners to advanced students in most instruments.Schmitt Music 4076 Commonwealth Ave., Eau Claire • 715-832-5564 • schmittmusic.com Offering group and private lessons for a variety of instruments.

PUBLIC LIBRARIESAltoona Public Library 1303 Lynn Avenue, Altoona • 715-839-5029 • altoonapubliclibrary.org.

Augusta Public Library 113 North Stone Street, Au-gusta • (715) 286-2070 • augustalibrary.org.

Bloomer Public Library 1519 17th Avenue, Bloomer • 715-568-2384 • bloomerpubliclibrary.org.

Chippewa Falls Public Library 105 West Central Street, Chippewa Falls • 715-723-1146 ext.108 • chip-pewafallslibrary.org.

Colfax Public Library 613 Main St., Colfax • 715-962-4334 • colfaxlibrary@colfaxpubliclibrary.org • www.colfaxpubliclibrary.org.

Fall Creek Public Library 122 East Lincoln Avenue, Fall Creek • 715-877-3334 • fallcreekpubliclibrary.or g.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library 400 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire • 715-839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary.info/kids.

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

Menomonie Public Library 600 Wolske Bay Road, Menomonie • 715-232-2164 ext. 16 • menomonieli-brary.org.

University Library (Robert S. Swanson Learning Center) • 715-232-1215 • uwstout.edu.

SPACE INTERESTSEau Claire Planet Walk • The Eau Claire Planet Walk is a one-mile scale model of the Solar System stretch-ing from the Phoenix Park Farmers Market Pavilion (the Sun) to the Haas Fine Arts Center at UWEC (Plu-to). thomaspj@uwec.edu.

Hobbs Observatory S1 County Highway K, Fall Creek • 715-877-2212 • An astronomical observatory owned by UW-Eau Claire and named after the Hobbs Founda-tion . Private programs and presentations are available upon request.

UWEC Planetarium Phillips Science Hall |105 Gar-field Avenue • P.O. Box 4004, Eau Claire • 715-836-5034 • uwec.edu Offers shows such as “Cultural Con-stellations,” “Wonders of Deep Space,” “Larry, Cat in Space,” and “Mr. Genius Tours the Solar System.”

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