October 23 – 3-8 p.m. Ladies, head to downtown Menomonie for shopping,socializing,and snacking. Register at participating stores for a chance to win over $1,000 in prizes. Bring your sisters, moms, daughters, girlfriends, neighbors, coworkers. Free.

October 15 – Clean Sweep – 8 a.m.-noon. Chippewa County makes it easy for residents to get rid of household hazardous waste, appliances, and electronics. Drop off: Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, Chippewa Falls. Sponsor: Chippewa Co. Recycling Program. 715.726.7999. co.chippewa.wi.us/home/showdocument?id=10005

October 10-20 – Annual Chippewa Valley Book Festival – Seventeen authors will visit various Chippewa Valley public venues, libraries, and schools. Talks, book signings, writing workshops, and more. For all the details, visit cvbookfest.org.

8 a.m. Registration, 9 a.m. Kids Dash, 10 a.m. Run/Walk. Fun, non-timed, interactive run/walk. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome. Bring the whole family for music, raffles, refreshments, and photo opportunities with friendly Halloween characters. Awards for costumes and medals for top finishers. All proceeds will go to support Cornell Area Betterment Assoc., the Stacker Preservation Fund, and the Cornell Food Pantry. Mill Yard Park, Cornell.Get more details and register online at cornellwi.com/stackerstomp.

Fun with your Pooch! Hot dog eating contest at 1 p.m. Blessing of the animals at 2 p.m. Costume contest at 2:30 p.m. Microchipping, paw print art, bouncy house, face painting, pet photographer, beer, and many canine-friendly vendors. This event will support of the Happy Tails Dog Park. 841 Chippewa Crossing Blvd., Chippewa Falls. happytailsdogpark.org

EVERY Wednesday. Help build or renovate homes for community families in need. Women interested in volunteering should email info@cvh4h.org to sign up. cvh4h.org  

This beautiful, annual fall hike offers several hike options and includes a shuttle, refreshments, and fun. Chippewa Moraine Ice Age State Recreation Area, 13394 Cty Rd M, New Auburn. For more, call 715-967-2164 or visit chippewamoraine.iceagetrail.org/chapter-events.

Triathlon and after-party. Loopy’s Bar & Grill, 10691 Cty. Hwy. X (Bus. 29), Chippewa Falls. Call 715-723-5667 or visit www.active.com

Amazing bubble tricks including the bubble caterpillar, volcano bubble, gigantic dancing bubble, bubbles inside of bubbles, kid in a bubble, and much more. $8 adults, $7 seniors, $3 youth, $20 for family of four. Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 S. High St., Chippewa Falls. cvca.net

An educational, interactive one-day event on a working farm, aimed to educate our community about where and how our food is produced and to show how agriculture has evolved over the past 50 years. Guided tours of the dairy farm, agricultural educational displays, food for purchase, children’s activities, and many special attractions. Free admission. GJ Jerseys, Gary & Josh Olson Farm, S12055 Cty Rd D Strum, WI. Contact Mark Hagedorn at 715-839-4712 or eauclaire.uwex.edu