Paper crafting 101, The Basics Thu 09/18 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Green Oasis Gardens Do you see all of those cute cards and paper projects on Pinterest, or do you receive them as gifts? Do you want to know how to make them? This class will be a great place to start! In this 2 hour class, we discuss paper and paper layering, and how to cut it, basics of inks, and different types of stamps. You will have all the knowledge you need to start papercrafting. As part of the class, you will make 3 cards and envelopes to …

Wed 09/17 6:00 – 8:00 pm Cyndi is bringing back a fan favorite painting; if you missed it the first time, this is your chance. Call 715.832.0800 or stop in to Green Oasis Gardens to register today!! Enjoy a relaxing evening learning to paint a whimsical tree with a multicolored background. Class is $35, pre-registration required, cost includes a 16×20 or 11×14 stretched canvas and acrylic paints. greenoasisgardens.com

Mon 09/08 6:00 – 8:00 pm Ready to get away to the lake? In paint that is, with great fall colors and a personal oasis by the dock. Enjoy a relaxing evening “by the lake” at the Oasis. Cyndi Kortbein brings so much life to the class you may just want to come again & again. Cost is $35 per person and includes the stretched canvas along with all the materials needed to create your lake oasis!! Pre-register by contacting the Green Oasis Gardens website, Facebook page, call 715.832.0800 , or stop into the store (Green Oasis Gardens 1403 122nd …

Thu 09/04 6:00 – 8:00 pm Enjoy a relaxing evening at the Oasis creating your own masterpiece. Taught by Cyndi Kortbein this beginners painting class is the perfect way to spark some inspiration of your own. Cost of the class includes a 16×20 or 11×14 stretched canvas and acrylic paints. The class will be painting some happy hydrangeas. If you’ve never painted you’ll be surprised at how fun and simple it really can be! Pre-register by contacting the Green Oasis Gardens website, Facebook, stop in (1403 122nd Street, Chippewa Falls), or call 715-832-0800. Please arrive promptly as class will begin …

Sat 08/30 9:00 – 3:00 pm Mark the last Saturday in August on your calendar for the Green Oasis Gardens Dancing Poppies Craft Fair! Featuring lots of great local vendors, artists, handmade goods, free refreshments, and great deals from their Garden Goddess. All vendor fees and free will donations will benefit our local Meals on Wheels program. If you are interested in being a vendor please contact the store for more information. 715-832-0800 ext.114

November 29 through December 20–Visit Santa at the Rutledge Charity Building Saturdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 404 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls. 715.723.6661. visitchippewafalls.com

November 25 – Santa Arrives – 10 a.m. in the BMO Harris parking lot. Visit Santa at the Rutledge Charity Building until 3 p.m. and every subsequent Saturday through December 19 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 404 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls. 715.723.6661. chippewafallsmainst.org/Santa-in-Chippewa-Falls.html

November 27 – January 1 –  Opens Thanksgiving Day 5-6:30 p.m. for walk through only. Open daily after that 7 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. until New Years Day. Irvine Park, Bridgewater Ave., Chippewa Falls. chippewachamber.org

November 22 – 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Over 85 craft show exhibitors. Lunch is available. Door prizes throughout the day. $1 admission. McDonell Central High School, 1316 Bel Air Blvd., Chippewa Falls.

September 22 – December 22. 6-8 p.m. Too cold to go out but don’t want to stay home? Bring the family to play in the gym! Join a family exercise class or use the hallways to walk. Family exercise class from 7-7:30 p.m.  Sponsored by Mayo Clinic Health System. Registration not required. Alliance Church, 502 21st St. N, Menomonie