Nutrition & Food Seminar Have you found yourself saying “My Pants Don’t Fit” to yourself or others? Do you dread getting dressed in the morning? It’s time to come to Happee School’s amazing nutrition, motivation and food seminar to get you feeling good in your clothing and your own skin! 80% of our body make up is based on what we feed it. Join us to learn the concepts of clean eating, how to meal plan and basic food concepts to keep you energy high and your stress low! Lunch and Awesome Gift Included! Email: rachel@happeeschool.com http://happeeschool.com/event-2138176

This is the 10th anniversary of the Stampede Expo. Saturday, March 19, 2016, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm. Eagles Club in Hallie, across from Shopko on Highway 124. www.facebook/stampedeexpo.com There will be vendors from as far away as Rice Lake, Door County, and Minnesota–as well as several local vendors. Shop for stamping and scrapping supplies and ideas under one roof. Expert demonstrator Jean (Keyeski) Arneson will make 2 presentations throughout the day. This year’s theme for the 6th annual card contest is Unusual Folds. Bring a 4×6 decorated and folded card. Vendors will have make & takes, demonstrations, stamps & …

March 31 – Meet the Artist: Medium of Exchange: The Art of Cash – 5-7 p.m. In this show, the artists address aspects of money including the recent recession and excessive national debt, money’s connection to power, beauty, and personal freedom, the commonwealth, inequity, and the simple iconography of money. Janet Carson Gallery, Eau Claire Regional Arts Center, 316 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire. eauclairearts.com

March 26 – Rockalypse – 9 p.m. Rockalypse returns to Eleva’s home of live music, Flyin’ Ryan’s. Come on out to enjoy some classic rock at its finest. Age 21+. Free. Flyin’ Ryan’s Sports Bar, 50647 N. Main St., Eleva.

March 19 – Ring of Kerry – 7:30-10 p.m. Ring of Kerry is bursting-with-energy Irish music group that captures the hearts of listeners. All five of its engaging musicians sing and play several instruments. With sounds that range from the thunder of the Irish bodhran drum to the sparkle of the hammered dulcimer; from the lilt and rhythm of fiddle and guitar to the haunting wails of flutes and pennywhistles, the band has developed a blend that is animated, ruggedly beautiful and fun. These musicians get close to their audience, joking, ribbing and laughing along but are respectful and friendly. …

March 19 – McDonell High School Spring Craft Show – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Expertly-made, uncommon crafts. McDonell Central High School, 1316 Bel Air Blvd., Chippewa Falls. For more info, call 715.723.0538 or email macmusic@macs.k12.wi.us.

March 5 – Beekeeping 101 – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. If you have heard about the pollinator shortage and want to make a difference, then become a backyard beekeeper. This informative class teaches you the basics to get started. Learn beekeeping from a former professor who has worked with beekeepers in several countries, who is also a member of the Chippewa-Eau Claire Beekeepers club.  Please bring a sack lunch and notebook. $40 for Friends, $45 for nonmembers. Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve, 51 Cty. Rd. K, Fall Creek. Register at beavercreekreserve.org. 715.877.2212

February 28 – Eau Claire Polar Plunge & Log Rolling Championship – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Freezin’ for a reason, to benefit 1,000 local Special Olympics athletes. Watch professional Log Rollers do their thing in the third annual WINTER log rolling championship! Competition during the Plunge followed by awards and the Toss Your Boss Plunge. Half Moon Beach, Eau Claire. $50 min. for pee wee plunge, $75 min. for adult plunge. Free to watch. Register at PlungeWI.org.

February 14– Hearts in Harmony – 2 p.m. This annual event will highlight the amazing harmonies of barbershop quartets from throughout the Chippewa Valley. See CHIPS, Sir Arthur’s Court-Tet, ClearWater Connection, and more. A portion of ticket sales will benefit a local non-profit organization. Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 S. High St., Chippewa Falls. $9 adults, $8 seniors, $4 youth. cvca.net

February 13 – Menomonie Polar Plunge – Noon-3 p.m. Put on a wacky costume, raise money, and jump in a lake in winter to benefit 1,000 local Special Olympics athletes. Prizes, food, music, bonfires, beer, and more. Elk Point Resort, N8535 618th St., Colfax. All ages. $75 minimum to plunge. Free to watch. Register at PlungeWI.org.