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Location
Office on Main
316 Main St E
Menomonie, WI 54751

Join us as we celebrate the exciting partnership between WiSys and Office on Main to establish a new Venture Home in our community! This dynamic collaboration is designed to support and empower entrepreneurs, startups, and innovators by providing essential resources, networking opportunities, and a thriving hub for growth.

The event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a chance to meet local leaders, visionaries, and business professionals who are shaping the future of entrepreneurship in our region.

Let's celebrate innovation, community, and the entrepreneurial spirit that drives us forward!

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https://www.facebook.com/events/1181921116664442/

## **MONTHLY MUG**
## **MONDAY, March 24**
## **STOUT CRAFT CO.**

Located at the south end of the old Thunderbird Mall now Shops off Broadway. We will gather in a private meeting room along the back wall.

**5:30** Gather - Order off Menu

**6:30-8:30** Strum & Sing

https://www.facebook.com/events/2023394984795762/

TICKETS GO ON SALE ON MONDAY FEBRUARY 3RD AT 8AM

The Viennese Ball Dance Workshop will help patrons brush up on or develop their ballroom dancing skills before the Ball. David and Karen Goggin, longtime Viennese Ball supporters and proprietors of the Goggin Ballroom Dance studio in Eau Claire, will conduct the three-session workshop.

Instruction will focus on the waltz (slow and fast), fox trot, swing, quadrille and polka. Up to 40 people may register, alone or with partners, at any skill level.

2025 Dates | Ojibwe Ballroom C
Monday, March 10
Monday, March 24
Monday, March 31 (Ojibwe Ballroom A & B)

Tentative Schedule
6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Level 1 Beginner Workshop
7:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Level 2 Intermediate Workshop
7:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Practice for both levels

Time Doors Open: 6:00pm

$40 | Public - Per Person $25 | UWEC Students - Per Person
Participants must also purchase tickets to the Viennese Ball

https://www.facebook.com/events/608408998719463/?event_time_id=60840901…

Ready for spring to get out and get moving? Join us at the library Mondays and Wednesdays March 24-May 28.

Class is FREE
For runners & walkers ages 14+
Meet in library meeting room
Complete a 5K at the end of class.
Class is FREE to attend! REGISTRATION is required.

WHO: YOU! No matter where you are in your fitness, there is a spot for you in this class. Grab a friend and join us. You can do this! Let's take the first step together!

WHERE: Menomonie Public Library meeting room

WHEN: March 24-May 28 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30

Let's get in motion together!

https://menomonielibrary.org/menomonie-in-motion/

https://www.facebook.com/events/1364413558254420/?event_time_id=1364413…

No need to cook dinner come enjoy a tasty burger and cheese curds at Milwaukee Burger Company and 30% of the sales go towards the UWEC Cheer and Stunt Team

https://www.facebook.com/events/1159117339002139/

Business Owner Education Session: Financing & Grant Funding

Location: Office on Main, 316 Main Street
Time: 9:00-10:30AM

Introducing a new quarterly FREE educational opportunity for Menomonie business owners. You will go home with tons of information about regional grant programs, financial programs, and lending options. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by Sunday, March 16th if you plan to attend.

Speakers:
• Adam Accola (Dunn County Economic Development)
• Harlie Juedes (Small Business Development Center)
• Amanda Veith (Regional Business Fund)
• Eric Atkinson (City of Menomonie)
• John Grape (WESTconsin Credit Union)

https://www.facebook.com/events/1833237657435754/

It's 5' O'clock somewhere! Come enjoy the happy hour with us!

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Kick-off spring cleaning with a FREE wash from Tommy's Express available on site. Stop by from 12-4 p.m. and get a free wash. Complete your clean with our FREE vacuums and mat washers. We can't wait to see you on Sunday, March 23!

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Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with Us!

Join us at Action City & Chaos Water Park on Sunday, March 23 for a day full of fun, games, food and prizes in celebration and honor of World Down Syndrome Day (March 21st)!

WHO: Individuals with Down syndrome and their loved ones
WHERE: Chaos Water Park & Action City
WHEN: Sunday, March 23, 2025
10 am-12:00 pm at Action City Trampoline Park & Family Fun Center (unlimited play)
12:00 pm-1:00 pm pizza buffet, games and door prizes (included in price)
1:00 pm - close (5 pm) at Chaos Water Park

COST:
$22 - General admission per person
$15 - Children ages 1-3
FREE - Children under 1
FREE - Individuals with Down syndrome/related disability (Ticket covered by DSAW-Chippewa Valley and Action City, but registration is required)
FREE - One caregiver per individual with Down syndrome/related disability (Ticket covered by DSAW-Chippewa Valley, but registration is required)

Registration Details:
Online registration deadline: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Day-of registration available, but online registration is strongly preferred.

Don't miss this amazing day of connection, excitement, and community! Sign up today and let's celebrate together!
Register Here:
https://www.dsaw.org/events/dsaw-chippewa-valley-wdsd-celebration-at-ac…

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Manz Gibson St. Entry
Ticket Prices: $15- 100% goes to the band

A project rooted in Eau Claire, Wisconsin's artistic soil, Evan Walton fronts Once More, Autumn. A transplant of Minneapolis and an alumnus of Berklee College of Music, Walton fuses indie folk elements with alternative textures. Propelled by the instrumentation of Jeremy Boettcher (S. Carey), Isaac John (Underneath Oceans), and Steve Shaw (The Bathtub Marys), the band melds atmospheric tones with lush, driving riffs. Paired with Walton's introspective and emotive words, Once More, Autumn offers dynamic and earnest musical expression.

Artist Website: www.oncemoreautumn.com

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Between Howls are dynamic vocalist/violinist Ren Cooper Howl & guitarist/singer-songwriter Nick Muska Howl. The two perform a blend of folk, rock and blues featuring a distinctive take on the catalogs of artists past & present alongside their own original material.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1132047731475108/

Celebrate spring and learn the basics and benefits of native plants as you make your own seed starter to take home and plant! Native seeds and materials provided.

Ages: All Ages
Cost: $5 Members and $10 Nonmembers
Register by: Thursday, March 20 | Walk-ins are welcome!

Sponsored by Scheels

Register here: https://beavercreekreserve.doubleknot.com/event/native-flower-seed-bomb…

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Mushrooms are easy to grow and can be a beneficial addition to your garden. Learn to use mushrooms in the garden for soil aeration, improved nutrition, and weed suppression.

Registration required: lephillips.librarycalendar.com/mushroom-mayhem-2

About the Presenter: Tavis Lynch is a mushroom enthusiast and a 35-year veteran of mushroom cultivation and identification in northwest Wisconsin. He is also a mycology instructor for 22 schools in the Upper Midwest. Tavis is the author of Mushroom Cultivation, a forthcoming book on Wisconsin mushrooms, and co-author of The Beginner's Guide to Mushrooms. He is active with the Wisconsin Mycological Society, and is the founder of the Northwestern Wisconsin Myco Enthusiasts Club, as well as an active contributor to everything mushroom-related in the Midwest.

Hosted by the Eau Claire Garden Club. Books by Tavis Lynch will be available for cash sales.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1246918199733775/

WiLD Workshop
LGF's Foundation Class | Butchery 101 : Whole Hog Butchery
Saturday, March 22nd
11am-1pm
Banbury Building 2, Suite 210 Skyway
(800 Wisconsin Street Eau Claire WI 54703)
$50 lunch included so come hungry and ready to learn!

This is a class that will focus on the anatomy & breakdown of a whole hog and the benefits (health, financial & sustainability, just to name a couple) of utilizing the whole animal from head to tail. We will discuss the modern-day perception of this Old World practice and the importance of keeping its legacy alive. We are aiming to close the gap between the farmer and the dinner table. In knowing your Farmer, your Butcher & your animal; there inevitably comes a profound respect and appreciation for the craft of Butchery and ultimately, your food. Whether you're looking to learn how to fill your freezer or get a handle on your food costs, this class will start you off on the right track.

Objectives:
We will identify the USDA Standard Primal cuts that you might be familiar with, as well as identify where on the animal your favorite Steaks & Roasts come from. Throughout the process we'll hopefully introduce you to some little known Butcher's Cuts that you've never even heard of. Through this class you will gain an understanding of the anatomy, primal cuts and an extensive breakdown of the pork carcass.

We will cover cuts including (but not limited to) :
Head
Shoulder : Roasts & Steaks
Loin : Pork Chops (Boneless Or Bone In)
Ribs : Baby Back Ribs, Spare Ribs & Country Style Ribs
Pork Belly : Bacon & Pancetta & Porchetta
Hocks & Shanks
Ham : Steaks, Roasts & the ever succulent - Cured Ham
Tidbits: Trim, Bones, Offal & so much more

In addition to breaking down the animal we will have available some simple recipes for Broths, Brines, Cures, Spices and Cooking Techniques that will contribute to maximizing our final yield from this traditional craft. We'll Make Pork Carnitas Tacos for lunch to wrap up the Class!

Feel free to bring your questions!
Space is limited so snag your spot now!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1657610328463113/

I'm thrilled to join this amazing event --a gathering that brings together unique vendors, inspiring services, and one-of-a-kind treasures. 🛍️✨

I'll be offering my readings and my custom tote bags will be available for purchase.

✨ Event Highlights:
$5 entry fee (kids 10 and under get in free with a paid adult)
Free gift bags for the first 30 guests--what a treat! 🎁

Come explore, connect, and immerse yourself in this vibrant experience. Be sure to stop by and say hello--I can't wait to see you there! 💛

The event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2317265885273149/

https://www.facebook.com/events/583811234425234/

5th Annual Craft and Vendor Fair - Join in the fun and sell your crafts/products. We still have a few tables available for $25. All church bake sale. Soup and sandwich luncheon served 10 am - 1:30 pm. All proceeds from lunch, bake sale and table fees will benefit charities.

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SALTYDOG LIVE AT THE PLUS
featuring Superior Siren

FRIDAY, MARCH 21st

General Admission | All Ages

doors at 7:30pm | music at 8pm
$10 at the door

tickets here: https://volumeonetickets.org/e/saltydog2025

Saltydog is a funk jam Improvisational exploration that takes the audience & band on a journey through their playfully crafted folk driven tunes inspired by the likes of everyone from The Talking Heads, The Band, those classic country and jam band staples along with everyone in between.

The band spawned on the banks of Duluth's ice covered stones by brothers Jacob and Owen Mahon. This midwestern psychedelic cowboy review features Calvin (Calzone) Lund, Lefty Johnson, Gavin St. Clair, and Sam Deters.

The band's genuine kindness, passion, enthusiasm and joy for their craft is apparent, enchanting & makes for an additive live performance. Their 2nd album Pepper dropped spring 2024 band is set to release their 3rd album in Spring 2025. The band has been known as differently original, very funky, and unpredictable in a delightful, soulful manner. There is something for everyone at a Saltydog show. You are beautiful, you are welcome, you will groove, we will vibe.

S U P E R I O R S I R E N

is an eerie folk project created by singer-songwriter Laura Sellner. The music offers an alluring expression of vulnerability & desire, with inspiration from Lake Superior and Siren mythology. When Sellner joined forces with cellist Rachel Gobin, bassist Nyssa Krause, and drummer Emma Deaner a sisterhood of sirens was formed. For the past nine years they crafted a mesmerizing blend of vocals, strings, & percussion. The band recently welcomed violinist and Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Erin Aldridge, creating an all the more captivating sound and performance. Superior Siren is not for the faint of heart, and will enchant those who dare to listen.

tickets: https://volumeonetickets.org/e/saltydog2025

OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS

Buy in advance, and pay no ticket fees! The Plus and bands are absorbing your ticket fees.

All advanced tickets are will-call, e-ticket, or print-at-home. No physical tickets will be delivered for the performance. When you buy in advance, your name will appear on a list at the door to assure your entry.

Online sales close at 6pm the day of the show. If you missed the window for online sales, just arrive to pay at the door. There are no extra fees.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2269569210078203/

Dave BeBeau taught himself how to play guitar back in 1987, but has been on stage since he was just a kid. His love of music started early but his rock and roll journey really got going in 2003, when he and a group of friends formed the band Contradiction.
Dave takes his love of music seriously and on occasion unplugs from the band, performing as an acoustic solo. You can expect to hear songs by James Taylor, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Charlie Daniels, America, John Cougar, Bon Jovi, to name just a few. The list of artists is constantly growing, so you might just hear something that really love.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1134055275166350/

Eggplant Heroes is an Americana collaboration among Duffy Duyfhuizen, Max Garland, Joel Pace, Olaf Lind, Dan Zerr, and Lucas Fischer. Mixing original tunes from their CDs After This Time and Better Weather with songs by others (e.g. John Prine, Jason Isbell, and John Hiatt) and a gospel tune or two. Blending four-part harmonies with guitars, fiddle, and trumpet, Eggplant Heroes tries to bring a rich and eclectic musical experience.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1672397463351330/

The Menomonie Art Music Society presents a spring recital of music for strings, organ, piano, and voice, by local musicians and their students. For more info, email [email protected]
Free will donation gratefully accepted to keep programs going

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