June 11-18 – Chippewa Valley Parade of Homes – The Chippewa Valley Homebuilders Association presents their 42nd annual event featuring 16 homes from 14 builders. For more details, visit cvhomebuilders.com.  

June 12-14 – Cornell Community Fair – Rides, tractor pull, live music, great food, family triathlon, and much more. Mill Yard Park, Cornell. For details, visit cornellfair.com.

June 12 – 19th Annual Breakfast in the Valley – 5-10 a.m. Celebrate the importance of agriculture in our local economy as more than 300 Eau Claire Chamber volunteers serve a breakfast which includes egg scrambles, muffins, cheeses, bananas, a special dessert, coffee, milk, and juice. Learn more at eauclairechamber.org/programs_and_services/breakfast_in_the_valley.aspx.

An event for women by women empowering women with the knowledge and confidence to make important decisions regarding – Car purchasing and repairs – Getting loans–auto, personal, home, and business – Investing, life insurance, and estate planning Event also includes lunch and a fashion and vendor show from local women-owned businesses. Tuesday, June 2 8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 29 Pines/Sleep Inn Conference Center *Registrants are asked to bring a donation for the Women’s Shelter* Register at Chicks-Cars-Cash-Clothes.eventbrite.com. Chicks, Cars, Cash, and Clothes is brought to you by Simply Marketing Just 4 U, LLC and Danielle Pilkin Promotions, LLC.

An Adoption Search Specialist from the WI Department of Children and Families Adoption Records Search Program will talk about the law, program services and will share some great reunion stories on May 30th. This free seminar will be held in the Fireside Room at Jacobs Well Church and is sponsored by Catholic Charities Post Adoption Resource Center. Please RSVP by 5/27/15 to arozeboom@cclse.org or 715-832-6644 x1520

On May 30th, please join presenter Jacy Allen-Boldebuck LCSW who is an Adoption Search Specialist from the WI Department of Children and Families Adoption Records Search Program. She will talk about the law, program services and will share some great reunion stories. This free seminar will be held in the Fireside Room at Jacobs Well Church and is sponsored by Catholic Charities Post Adoption Resource Center. Please RSVP by 5/27/15 to arozeboom@cclse.org or 715-832-6644 x1520.

You are invited to join the members of Eau Claire’s Women’s Giving Circle at their annual Spring Gathering. In 2014, the Circle awarded $26,000 in grants to six nonprofit organizations that work on behalf of Chippewa Valley women and children. The Spring Gathering will honor these grant recipients and give them a chance to share their achievements. Guests can also learn more about the Women’s Giving Circle and how to become a member.

Honorees: Six area residents are being honored for their work on behalf of children at the 14th annual Children’s Legacy Luncheon on Thursday, April 23, at The Florian Gardens, 2340 Lorch Avenue, Eau Claire. The event will begin with a reception at 11:00 a.m. The meal will be served at 11:30 a.m., followed by a program. The cost is $40 per person. If you would like to attend this event, please contact the Foundation office at 715-552-3801 or email office@eccommunityfoundation.org by April 16th. If you are unable to attend but would like to support the Children’s Legacy Endowment or recognize …

Catholic Charities Post Adoption Resource Center is sponsoring a pool party for adoptive families at the Fairfax Pool. This free event is for any adoptive family regardless of type of adoption or agency used. Children must be accompanied by an adult and families must pre-register by 6/23/15. Contact arozeboom@cclse.org or 715-832-6644 x1520

May 23 – The Oz Run – This unique, fun, and challenging 5K run/walk and half marathon offers a running experience like no other. Begin in “Kansas,” then follow the “Yellow Brick Road” through the wonderful land of “Oz” to encounter lions and tigers and bears … oh my! In magical “Emerald City,” you can celebrate your accomplishment with other racers, spectators, and families. All proceeds benefit Irvine Park, the Veterans Assistance Foundation, and the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls. Dressing up encouraged but not required. Irvine Park, Elm St., Chippewa Falls. 715.723.0051 theozrun.com