Breast Cancer Awareness Program for Girls Tuesday, Nov. 11, 6 p.m. Girls ages 9 to 16 are invited to attend with an adult. This interactive learning opportunity will cover breast cancer detection and prevention. Register by calling the location you wish to attend. mayohealthsystem.org Eau Claire: 715-838-3628 Menomonie: 715-233-7464 Osseo: 715-597-8628

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. Walk to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer programs. Call 877-423-9122, or sign up to walk at cancer.org/stridesonline. Join Mayo Clinic Health System after the walk for a finish line event at Pizza Plus, 208 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire. Blood pressure screenings Health Information Silent auction Food and beverage specials (a portion of all sales will be donated to the American Cancer Society)

Health Break Thursday, Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m. “What is tomosynthesis, and will it really change how breast cancer is diagnosed?” Presenter: Holland Ravelle, M.D., HERS Breast Center Dr. Ravelle will discuss the newest breakthrough in diagnosing breast cancer. Learn who could benefit from this technology. Luther Building Auditorium, Eau Claire Park in the ramp on Whipple Street.

The Diaper Bank Presents… The Diaper Bank is hosting a fun 5K walk for all members of the family! Before and after the race there will be food and entertainment suitable for the entire family. Visit Eau Claire Fun Patrol will be there! Where: Carson Park – Pine Pavilion When: Sunday, September 14, 2014 11:00am to 3:00pm Pre-register here or register the day of the race! Pre-registration is $15 (+$3 transaction fee) using PayPal. Registration the day of the race is $25 ($15 with the donation of an unopened package of diapers). Kids 14 and under FREE!! More details at …

Mark your calendars and watch for more news … the Stepfamily Rx conference is Saturday, September 27th from 9-2:30. Regular 5ive contributor and Everything Changed When I Said “I Do” author, Dori Pulse, is partnering with Mark Halvorsen from WWIB/WOGO and Amy Sexton M.S., a family therapist from Christian Counseling Center in Eau Claire. FREE child care, lunch. Other details (including admission) will continue to unfold. Stay tuned! This is for stepmoms, stepdads, stepfamilies, and for people considering marriage or remarriage into a stepfamily! For more details, see the flyer, the Facebook event or visit stepfamilyrx.com.

Bazaar & Bake Sale Crafts, Silent Auction, Baked Goods and LEFSE, LEFSE, LEFSE! Lunch available served by the Men of Saving Grace Saturday, November 1, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. At Saving Grace Lutheran Church, 2124 East Ridge Center, Eau Claire, WI 54701 Phone – 715-514-3552          

The new Just Take Time boutique is opening on the west side of Eau Claire the first weekend in October. This one-of-a-kind shop will feature unique, shabby chic, upcycled treasures and handmade items such as hand painted signs, refurbished furniture, and so much more. Just Take Time is a family business. They love crafting and creating together. Late family member, Kathern Johnson, used to own Take Time Ceramics–so named because she wanted people to take time out of their busy, everyday lives to do the things they love. Her surviving family members want to bring life and joy back into …

Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin! Mark your calendars for the 2014-2015 Winter Farmer’s Markets. New this year is that each market will be held in the same location convenient to Downtown Eau Claire at the L.E. Phillips Senior Center. Take advantage of these monthly opportunities to purchase high quality local vegetables, meat, dairy, poultry, and other farm products direct from the farmers who produce them. ecdowntownfarmersmarket.com Markets are held from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. All markets will be held the second Saturday of each month: 2014 November 8th December 13th 2015 January 10th February 14th March 14th April 11th All …

Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin! Mark your calendars for the 2014-2015 Winter Farmer’s Markets. New this year is that each market will be held in the same location convenient to Downtown Eau Claire at the L.E. Phillips Senior Center. Take advantage of these monthly opportunities to purchase high quality local vegetables, meat, dairy, poultry, and other farm products direct from the farmers who produce them. ecdowntownfarmersmarket.com Markets are held from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. All markets will be held the second Saturday of each month: 2014 November 8th December 13th 2015 January 10th February 14th March 14th April 11th All …

Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin! Mark your calendars for the 2014-2015 Winter Farmer’s Markets. New this year is that each market will be held in the same location convenient to Downtown Eau Claire at the L.E. Phillips Senior Center. Take advantage of these monthly opportunities to purchase high quality local vegetables, meat, dairy, poultry, and other farm products direct from the farmers who produce them. ecdowntownfarmersmarket.com Markets are held from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. All markets will be held the second Saturday of each month: 2014 November 8th December 13th 2015 January 10th February 14th March 14th April 11th All …