The Eau Claire Community Foundation Presents: 14th Annual Children’s Legacy Luncheon The Children’s Legacy Luncheon is an event which creates awareness of special issues regarding the welfare of children in our community and raises funds to help causes related to our children. The Children’s Legacy Luncheon also honors community members who have made important and lasting contributions on behalf of children in the greater Eau Claire area. Each year individuals or couples are recognized for their efforts on behalf and in support of the children of our community. Honorees are nominated by members of the public and selected by a …

This annual Chippewa Valley event is a must attend! Purchase a hand crafted bowl and soup meal ($18) to support programs of Feed My People Food Bank, located in Eau Claire. Feed My People serves hunger agencies in 14 counties in Western Wisconsin. All profits go directly to helping those in need in those communities. Continuous serving 11am to 7pm. Carry-out option. Soup meal only option ($8). Hundreds of hand crafted bowls available! Online tickets available at fmpfoodbank.org.

The 2014 Chippewa Valley Fundraising Professionals Philanthropist of the Year is DR. STEVE KRISTO!!! He will be recognized on November 13 at Florian Gardens in Eau Claire. For more information, contact Monica Herman, CVFRP Steering Committee Member. monica.herman@hshs.org

FREE fun for the family. All families welcome. Face painting, make your own mustache, crafts & more 100% of proceeds benefit men’s health Thurs, Nov 6. 5-7 p.m. Lily Pad Lab 2524 Golf Rd. Eau Claire lilypadlab.com 715.529.6186

February 10-11 – Banbury Art Crawl – Friday 4-9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Do the Crawl with the artists, artisans, shops, and studios in Buildings 10 & 13 Banbury Place. Food, music, painting, woodworking, weaving, pottery, sculpture, stained glass, jewelry, mixed media, photography, fabric art, and more. Ample parking. For more info including map and vendor list, visit banburyartcrawl.org.

Chippewa Falls’ Paint the Town Christmas Shopping and Ice Sculpture Tour Enjoy holiday shopping sales and specials, treat and refreshments while strolling the ice sculpture tour. For more details, visit chippewafallsmainst.org

Event Details No Cost, No Obligation Seminar CreditAbility: Build a Strong Credit History Wednesday, October 29 | 6 p.m. The Orchard | 571 US Hwy 63, Baldwin A good credit score can save you thousands. Do you know your score? This seminar will help you learn: Who needs to build good credit, and why The significance of a credit report and credit score How to establish credit if you don’t have any How to rebuild a good credit history Tips for using credit wisely, and potential pitfalls Hosted by: BALDWIN OFFICE | 860 Cedar Street SPRING VALLEY OFFICE | W2555 State Road …

Empower Me! Free Women’s Health Seminar: “Riding the Hormonal Roller Coaster” Take Charge of your Health – Register for the Empower Me! Free Women’s Health Seminar “Riding the Hormonal Roller Coaster” 5-6 p.m.  Marshfield Clinic Mobile Mammography tours 5-6 p.m.  Program registration, educational displays, hors d’oeuvres and beverages 6-8 p.m.  Presentations by Marshfield Clinic experts “Does Size Really Matter? Breast Surgery and Your Health.” – Dr. Ember Ewings, Plastic Surgeon “Riding the Hormonal Roller Coaster – The Hormonal Ups and Downs.” – Dr. Melissa Emmerich, Women’s Health Breakout sessions and door prizes   Sponsored by Marshfield Clinic Thursday, October 23, 2014 from 5:00 PM …

The Wilderness Act 50th Anniversary Celebration Enjoy this 60-minute film–“a part of the Smithsonian channel’s popular Aerial America series presenting a bird’s eye view of some of America’s most spectacular wilderness areas while weaving a tale about people, events, and places that made the Wilderness Act possible.” Chippewa County Land Conservancy (CCLC) board members will facilitate a conversation about lands protected by the Wilderness Act as well as lands protected by CCLC, a local land trust.

Many of us know we have the power to make healthy choices, but do we understand the blocks that keep us from accessing it? Join HSHS Sacred Heart & HSHS St. Joseph’s hospitals for a lively, free metabolic syndrome session: Three mini-presentations will inspire and motivate you for positive change: Body: Georgia Smith, HSHS Sacred Heart Regional Cancer Center director, “The Cancer Connection” Mind: James Riemer, FyT Results, exercise specialist, “The Motivating Mindful Movement Connection” Spirit: Patty Marten, Green Oasis Gardens, “The Creative Connection” This session will take place October 29 from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. at 29 Pines/Sleep …