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January 25, 2012
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Emily, my behind-the-scenes Macaroni partner, is due with her second child in a little over a week!  And although she is the cutest pregnant woman ever I am so excited to meet her new addition!  Please keep her in your thoughts!

 

Emily and I might be a little distracted this week but there is plenty for you all to do!!  Here’s some of this week’s new and unique events:

·        Big Brothers Big Sisters Open House

·        Lumberjack Night at Pedersen Elementary

·        Beauty and the Beast Musical

·        Youth Archery Workshop

·        Chippewa Valley Powder Snowshoe and Snowbike Races

·        Free Self-Defense Seminar

·        Candlelight Ski, Snowshoe

·        13th Annual Locopalooza Show Choir Competition

·        Trinity Lutheran Church Open Gym Tuesdays

 

I’m also super excited for my next Tiny Scientists class, the ART LAB!  Read below for details and if you are looking for a fun, messy, safe place to learn and explore with your child through art, this is it!!  Join us!


Introducing Tiny Scientists - ART LAB

starting in mid-February

Tiny Scientists - Art Lab is Macaroni Kid’s newest parent/child program giving kids 18mos to 6 yrs opportunities to explore and discover the world around them through art!  The Art Lab is a 1 hour class for five weeks running the week of February 16 through the week of March 15, 2012.

Young children need and benefit from regular exposure to art experiences that encourage the development of their creative self-expression, independence and open-ended exploration of a variety of interesting materials.  In this class your child will find many ...


This Week's Calendar:

January 23rd through February 1st

Monday, January 23 through Sunday, January 29 - Children's Museum of EC: Chinese New Year!

Art Activity of the Week:  The Year of the Dragon!
All Week: Do you like dragons? Make a lantern! Play with play dough! Make a picture with Chinese New Year stamps! Special Events: Monday-Saturday, 10:15-11:15am & 2:30-3:30pm, Thursday 5:30-6:30pm, Sunday 2:30-3:30pm Make a paper bag dragon! Monday-Friday 10am Story time!
Where: Barstow Street, EC
When: n/a
Who: Fun for the whole family!
How: Just show up!
Cost: $5 per person over age 1.  Members free.
For more info: cmec.cc
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Thursday, January 26 - Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center: Family Fun Zone

A program offered for accompanied children ages 6mo to 6yr. Enjoy open play on a large turf field filled with numerous toys, games, sports equipment, inflatables, and dress up clothes. Organized activities are also offered at different times each morning. Sponsored by Marshfield Clinic and All Family Dental
Where: Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center
When: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (every Monday, Thursday and Friday)
Who: Kids 6mos to 6yrs and their caregivers
How: Just Show Up!
Cost: Kids $3, Adults Free
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Thursday, January 26 - Drop In and Play

Drop In and Play
Where: Family Resource Center, Oakwood Mall
When: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Who: all ages
How: just show up
Cost: Free
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Thursday, January 26 - Big Brothers Big Sisters Open House

Open House at the new location, 424 Galloway. Ribbon Cutting at 4pm.
Where: 424 Galloway
When: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: all ages
How: just show up
Cost: Free
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Thursday, January 26 - Lumberjack Night at Pedersen Elementary

Break out your flannel and be ready to experience Pedersen’s very 1st annual lumberjack night designed for families with children in grades pre-k through 4th. We will start the evening off in the commons area with a FREE hardy pancake breakfast (for dinner) fit for a lumberjack.
Following dinner, all children will have the opportunity to pick out a FREE book and then take part in listening to our special guest speaker local lumberjack & fiddle player Igmar Torffelsson. Mr. Torffelsson will share some tall tales of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. To top the evening off the children will have the opportunity to create a sock puppet of their favorite book character. We hope to see you there!
Where: Pederson Elementary
When: 5:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Who: pre-k through 4th graders
How: Please RSVP to Staci Sandstrom at ssandstrom@altoona.k12.wi.us or 839-6031 ext. 239 by Friday, January 20th
Cost: Free
For more info: fln_invitation.pdf
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Thursday, January 26 - Winter After Hours

The outdoor recreation series features ice skating, snowshoeing, snow sculptures and other activities. The free event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays in January and February in Boyd Park, 1202 Fairway St., off Main Street east of downtown. Note that the event may be canceled because of unusually warm or cold weather. For more information, visit http://volumeone.org/winter or call 715-552-0457.
Where: Body Park
When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: all ages
How: just show up
Cost: Free
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Friday, January 27 - Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center: Family Fun Zone

A program offered for accompanied children ages 6mo to 6yr. Enjoy open play on a large turf field filled with numerous toys, games, sports equipment, inflatables, and dress up clothes. Organized activities are also offered at different times each morning. Sponsored by Marshfield Clinic and All Family Dental
Where: Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center
When: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (every Monday, Thursday and Friday)
Who: Kids ages 6mos to 6yrs and their parents or caregivers
How: Just show up
Cost: Kids $3, Adults Free
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Friday, January 27 - Drop In and Play

Drop in and play
Where: Family Resource Center, Oakwood Mall
When: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Who: all ages
How: just show up
Cost: Free
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Friday, January 27 - Family Friday Nights

Featuring large inflatables, a variety of sports balls, riding toys, games, popcorn at no charge, movies, and so much more.  Sponsered by Group Health Cooperative of EC
Where: Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center • Eau Claire • 552-1200
When: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (every Friday night)
Who: Families
How: just show up
Cost: Family of: two $7; three $10; four $12; five or more $15
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Friday, January 27 - Beauty and the Beast Musical

Based on the animated Disney film, this "tale as old as time" is filled with spectacular costumes and sets and has been a great opportunity to bring our entire MACS community together for family theatre at its best. Twenty-nine students will take the main roles in the show and are joined by 18 adults to complete the production.
Where: McDonell High School, Chippewa Falls
When: 7:39 PM (Fri: 7:30pm, Sat: 2:00pm and 7:30pm, Sun: 2:00pm)
Who: all ages
How: just show up
Cost: $10, $6 students and children
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Saturday, January 28 - Youth Archery Workshop

Learn the proper form and technique for shooting a bow – then put it into practice on our indoor archery range! Archery instruction will be provided on campus by certified National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) instructors. All equipment will be provided. Fee includes two 90-minute lessons.
Where: Environmental Adventure Center, Eau Claire
When: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (or 10:30AM - 12:00PM, Workshop continues on Feb 4th.)
Who: ages 9-16
How: call to register 715.836.3616
Cost: $30
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Saturday, January 28 - Drop In and Play

Drop in and play
Where: Family Resource Center, Oakwood Mall
When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: all ages
How: just show up
Cost: Free
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Saturday, January 28 - Art Classes for Young Artists

Mono-printing: Five minute warm-up:  Today we will make constructions of blocks and quickly draw them. Then I will present  Mono-Printing. The young artists  paint designs and images on white boards then make prints of their creations.  I am looking forward to this creative activity.  It is one of my favorites. Everyone always makes lots of these prints.
Where: 2119 Valmont Ave, East Hill
When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: young artists 5-12
How: call 715-832-6523 or email pgorski@charter.net
Cost: 15.00 per class or 65.00 for 5 classes most materials supplied
 
For more info: I will also demonstrate and help construct the staw loom, another cool technique. I will have weavings of Bolivian textiles and photo's available of the people who wear them.
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Saturday, January 28 - A Swedish Class for Children

Children will learn about Swedish culture and language. Parents and grandparents welcome.
Where: Ager House, 514 W. Madison St., Eau Claire
When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (every Saturday until Feb 11th)
Who: ages 6-14
How: Call to register 715 835-8718
Cost: $
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Saturday, January 28 - Chippewa Valley Powder Keg Snowshoe and Snowbike Races

Enjoy a 5-mile snowshoe race, a 2-mile snowshoe run/walk, a 1-hr snow bike race, pr a kids & mascots sprint on the trails of Lowes Creek County Park. Racers can expect prize drawings, food & beverage, s'mores and a bonfire. Whether you're a veteran racer, complete beginner or just a spectator, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Where: Eau Claire County Expo Center
When: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Who: snowshoers and mountain bikers
How: Pre-register by Jan. 22 for a Powder Keg event tee.
Cost: $25 snowshoers, $15 snowshoers age 12 and under, $15 mountain bikers
For more info: chippewaoffroad.org
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Saturday, January 28 - Children's Planetarium Show

Tour the solar system with "Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket," which is aimed at ages 5 to 11. A host will orient you to the current night sky, answer questions and discuss constellations and sky motions.
Where: Phillips Hall, UWEC
When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: ages 5-11
How: just show up
Cost: $2 at the door.
For more info: Free parking available on weekends. Park behind Phillips Hall. Call 715-836-5034 or visit www.uwec.edu/planetarium for more information.
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Saturday, January 28 - Drop & Shop

Children 1-10 years of age will be accepted on a first-come, first served basis   Parents will pay a flat rate fee of $10 for 1 child, and $5 extra for each additional child for a maximum of 2 hours of care. Payment is expected upon drop-off of child(ren) and must be made with cash only. 
Where: FRC, Oakwood Mall
When: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: kids age 1-10
How: Just show up
Cost: $10 per child, $5 for each additional child
For more info: If you have further questions about the details of Drop & Shop, please contact our office at (715) 833-1735 or by email at brook@frcec.org
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Saturday, January 28 - Free Self-Defense Seminar

This seminar will teach the key tips to being aware of your surroundings, how to prevent yourself from being a target, and basic self-defense techniques everyone should know.  Adults and kids alike are invited to attend and learn the basics of self-defense.
Where: Karate American, 2228 N Hillcrest Parkway, Altoona
When: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Adluts, Teens, Kids, Families
How: No pre-registration is required, but please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early so the seminar can start on time.
Cost: Free
For more info: For more information, call 715-832-6488 email:info@karate-american.com
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Saturday, January 28 - Candlelight Ski, Snowshoe

This event will feature candle-lit and groomed ski, snowshoe and walking trails. Refreshments will be available. Call 715-967-2800 to reserve a pair of snowshoes. Meet at the far end of the boat landing parking lot. Sponsored by the Friends of Lake Wissota State Park. Event is weather permitting. Call the park at 715-382-4574 for more information.
Where: Lake Wissota State Park
When: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: all ages
How: just show up
Cost: Free
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Saturday, January 28 - 13th Annual Locopalooza Show Choir Competition

The 13th annual Locopalooza Show Choir competition begins at 8:30am with an exhibition performance by the Altoona Middle School show choir. Teams from Chippewa Falls, Colby, Eau Claire Memorial, Fort Atkinson, Green Bay East, Holmen, Milton, Neenah, North St. Paul, and Tomah will perform during the daytime preliminary competition, with the top six scoring teams competing in the evening finals. Altoona High School's show choirs, Locomotion and Enginuity, will perform. Concessions will be available throughout the day.
Where: Altoona High School
When: 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Who: all ages
How: just show up
Cost: Admission is $10 for the daytime preliminary competition (9 am-5 pm), $10 for the evening finals (6-10 pm), or $15 for an all-day pass.
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Sunday, January 29 - Drop & Shop

Children 1-10 years of age will be accepted on a first-come, first served basis   Parents will pay a flat rate fee of $10 for 1 child, and $5 extra for each additional child for a maximum of 2 hours of care. Payment is expected upon drop-off of child(ren) and must be made with cash only. 
Where: FRC, Oakwood Mall
When: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: kids ages 1-10
How: Just show up
Cost: $10 per child, $5 for each additional child
For more info: If you have further questions about the details of Drop & Shop, please contact our office at (715) 833-1735 or by email at brook@frcec.org
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Sunday, January 29 - Come Slide With Us

Come Slide With Us runs from 1 to 4 p.m. each Sunday through Feb. 12, weather permitting, at Pinehurst Park in Eau Claire. The free event includes free hot chocolate and a bonfire. Activities are supervised by skating rink supervisors. Call the Eau Claire Parks and Recreation office at 715-839-5032 for more information.
Where: Pinehurst Park
When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (every Sunday until Feb 12th)
Who: all ages
How: just show up
Cost: Free
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Monday, January 30 - Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center: Family Fun Zone

A program offered for accompanied children ages 6mo to 6yr. Enjoy open play on a large turf field filled with numerous toys, games, sports equipment, inflatables, and dress up clothes. Organized activities are also offered at different times each morning.  Sponsored by Marshfield Clinic and All Family Dental
Where: Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center • Eau Claire • 552-1200
When: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: ages 6 mos to 6 years
How: Just show up
Cost: kids $3, adults FREE
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Monday, January 30 - Toddler Tales

Toddler Tales is our 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.
Where: LE Phillips Library
When: 10:15 AM - 10:35 AM (again at 11:00am)
Who: ages 2-3
How: just show up
Cost: free
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Monday, January 30 - Drop In and Play

Drop In and Play in the Family Resource Center's new space
Where: Family Resource Center, Oakwood Mall
When: 11:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Who: all ages
How: just show up
Cost: Free
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Monday, January 30 - Parent-Toddler Creative Dance Class

Parent-Toddler class: Spend ten weeks with your toddler exploring coordination, rhythm, body, music. Ages: potty-trained to pre-K. Mondays 4:30-5pm.
Where: Sofia Spirit Studio, Eau Claire
When: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: parents and toddlers
How: Registration preferred
Cost: $0-$5
For more info: 715-829-0754
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Tuesday, January 31 - Free Swimming

Free swimming every Tuesday!
Where: Sleep Inn and Suites, Eau Claire
When: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM (every Tuesday)
Who: everyone
How: just show up, we'll need to sign a waiver when you get there!
Cost: Free
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Tuesday, January 31 - Open Gym Tuesdays

10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays from January through March (no meeting Feb. 21). The gym – the Trinity Room – will be open for parents, grandparents and children – toddlers through pre-school – to come in and use the equipment. Marlee Knickerbocker will supervise the area and offer story time and a snack during the last half hour.   Members, friends of members and non-members are welcome to attend
Where: Trinity Lutheran Church
When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: Toddlers through Pre-school
How: No registration is required; however, contact Mary Schoenknecht to indicate your interest at 715-832-6601 or marys@trinity-ec.org.
Cost: Cost: $3 for each child at each session; $5 for two children from the same family and $7 for three.
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Tuesday, January 31 - Toddler Tales

Toddler Tales is our 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.
Where: LE Phillips Memorial Library
When: 10:15 AM - 10:35 AM (again at 11:00am)
Who: ages 2-3
How: just show up
Cost: Free
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Tuesday, January 31 - Altoona Public Library: Toddler Tales

A 20-minute program of fast-paced stories and songs. Registration is required.
Where: Altoona public library
When: 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Who: ages 18mos -2yrs
How: registration required
Cost: free
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Tuesday, January 31 - Drop In and Play

Drop In and Play
Where: Family Resource Center, Oakwood Mall
When: 11:45 AM - 7:00 PM
Who: all ages
How: Just show up
Cost: Free
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Tuesday, January 31 - Wii Out

Play our Wii in the Library. New games almost every week. All ages are welcome.
Where: Fall Creek Public Library
When: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: all ages
How: just show up
Cost: Free
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Tuesday, January 31 - Music, Motion and the Science of Sound

Presented by Natasha Green, this exciting new class will include: cooperative musical games, songs that will teach Spanish; Sign language; Musical terminology, and MUCH more. Music develops the brain during these crucial years.
Where: Eau Claire Music School
When: 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Who: ages 1-5
How: Advance registration is required. Spots are limited, so sign up today.
Cost: $50
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Wednesday, February 1 - SAMmy's Meeting

SAMmy’s (Strength Among Moms Ministry), an interdenominational Bible study and fellowship group for moms of all ages and walks of faith, offers weekly groups in Eau Claire. The morning group meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m., and the evening group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Both groups meet on Wednesdays at Harvestime Church when Eau Claire schools are in session from September through May. On-site childcare is available at both meetings, with a small fee per child for the morning group. For additional information go to www.sammysinc.org.
Where: Harvestime Church
When: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (evening group at 6:30PM - 8:00PM)
Who: Moms
How: just show up
Cost: Free
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Wednesday, February 1 - Fall Creek Public Library: Storytime

A new theme each week, including Opposite Day, Thesaurus Day, My Family, Be Healthy, Penguins, What's That Smell?, See You Later Alligator, and more. Stories, fingerplays, songs, and kid-friendly games and instruments.
Where: Fall Creek Public Library
When: 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Who: All ages are welcome, though most activities are geared for ages 3-5.
How: just show up
Cost: Free
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Wednesday, February 1 - Bouncing Babies

This is a storytime for infants ages around 1-18 months, or lapsitting age to be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This is a program consists of a short storytime featuring interactive rhymes and baby games, songs and developmentally appropriate stories.
Where: LE phillips Library
When: 10:15 AM - 10:35 AM
Who: ages 1-18 mos
How: just show up
Cost: Free
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Wednesday, February 1 - Little Movers

This is our storytime for infants ages 15–23 months accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This is a 30-minute program consisting of a short storytime featuring interactive rhymes and baby games, songs and developmentally appropriate stories. This event is ideal for babies who love to move. Program is followed by social time for parents and children with fun and educational toys.
Where: LE Phillips Memorial Library
When: 11:00 AM
Who: ages 15mos - 23mo
How: Just show up
Cost: Free
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Wednesday, February 1 - Drop in and Play

Drop In and Play
Where: Family Resource Center, Oakwood Mall
When: 11:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Who: all ages
How: just show up
Cost: Free
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Wednesday, February 1 - Open Swim

Eau Claire Parks and Recreation offers Open Swim Wed evenings. Open Swim is CANCELED on Nov 23 and March 21.
Where: Delong Middle School
When: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Who: families
How: just show up
Cost: $3, $7 family
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Teen Scene:

January 27th through January 31st

Friday, January 27 - Teen late Night

Have the Library all to yourself. Try your hand at two Wii setups, board games, up to five pages of free printing, lots of food, and a chance to hang out at the Library with friends.
Where: Fall Creek Public Library
When: 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Who: ages 12-18
How: Registration required before 6pm on January 26.
Cost: Free
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Tuesday, January 31 - Planetarium Show

"Adventures Along the Spectrum" will talk about the sky seen from radio telescopes to X-ray telescopes. A host will orient you to the current night sky, answer questions and discuss constellations and sky motions.
Where: Phillips Halls, UWEC
When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: Intended for adults and youth ages 12 and up.
How: just show up
Cost: $2 at the door
For more info: Free evening parking available. Park behind Phillips Hall. Call 715-836-5034 or visit www.uwec.edu/planetarium for more information
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Plan Ahead:

February 3rd through February 21st

Friday, February 3 - Rockin and Rollin at Wegner's Lane

Games, Bowling, Fun, Prizes, Lights.
Supervised Fun for the Youngsters.
Where: Wagner's Lanes, Eau Claire
When: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM (every Friday starting Feb. 3rd)
Who: Elementary students
How: just show up
Cost: $5
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Thursday, February 9 - MOMS Club of Eau Claire-North

The MOMS Club of Eau Claire-North invites moms who live in zip codes 54703, 54729, and 54739 to our monthly meet-up on the second Thursday of each month to learn more about our group and our monthly calendar of fun events. The MOMS Club is a national, nonprofit, nondenominational support group where mothers and their children of all ages are welcome. We have a variety of daytime activities and field trips that we do throughout the month, so please check us out!
Where: Monthly Meet-up takes place at Hope Lutheran Church, 2226 Eddy Lane, Eau Claire, WI 54703 ,  Other events take place in other locations throughout the month.
When: 9:30 AM (second Thursday of each month)
Who: moms on the north side of Eau Claire
How: just show up or Email  momsclub.eauclaire@gmail.com  with any questions
Cost: monthly dues apply once you join
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Thursday, February 9 - MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)

Looking for a night out? Food, Fun, Fellowship, Crafts and Inspirational Speakers await you at MOPS. If you are pregnant or have children kindergarten age or younger, you are invited to MOPS. We will have dinner, a presentation, discussion time, and a creative activity for you to enjoy. Find us on Facebook.
Where: Harvestime Church, Eau Claire
When: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Who: Mothers
How: just show up
Cost: FREE for first timers, $5 thereafter; childcare is available for a small fee
For more info: mopsangel@hotmail.com
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Monday, February 20 - La Leche League of Eau Claire

All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding are welcome to come to our meetings or call one of our Leaders for breastfeeding help or information. Babies are always welcome at our meetings.
Where: Hope United Methodist Church
When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (meets the 3rd Monday of every month)
Who: mothers
How: just show up
Cost: Free
For more info: http://www.lllusa.org/web/EauClaireWI.html; A babysitter is available for older children, we ask for a donation of $2-$4/child for this service.
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Tuesday, February 21 - Holistic Moms Network

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Where: First Lutheran Church
When: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (every 3rd Tuesday of the month)
Who: moms
How: Just show up
Cost: First few meetings are free, childcare available for $2/child
For more info: email questions to hmneauclaire@gmail.com
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