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45th Annual Punky Manor Challenge of Champions - Night #2
Championship Night
Saturday, September 20th

The grand finale of the Punky Manor Challenge of Champions is set for Saturday night! Championships will be decided and big money is on the line:

WISSOTA Late Models - $5,057 to win
WISSOTA Modifieds - $2,057 to win
WISSOTA Super Stocks - $1,257 to win
WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds - $1,057 to win

Grandstand Admission
One-Day (Saturday): $30 Adults | $27 Seniors | $15 Students | Kids 12 & Under FREE
Full Weekend Pass (Fri & Sat): $50 Adults | $45 Seniors

Pit Passes
Full Weekend (Fri & Sat): $75
One-Day Pass: $40

Camping
$50 (No Power - Full Weekend)
$75 (With Power - Full Weekend)
Restroom and shower facilities available Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Race Schedule
Racing begins at 5:00 PM

Heat Races (Running order TBA)
Midwest Modifieds: 8 Laps
Super Stocks: 8 Laps
Modifieds: 8 Laps
Late Models: 10 Laps

B-Features (All Classes): 12 Laps

Feature Events (Running order TBA)
Midwest Modifieds: 25 Laps
Super Stocks: 25 Laps
Modifieds: 30 Laps
Late Models: 35 Laps

Passing Points Both Nights!

*Subject to change, information at the track the day of the event take precedent over online advertising*

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D. Janakey's folk songs ride the edge between autobiographical and transcendental story telling. Drawing comparisons to Prine & Paul Simon, these are songs that ring with life. They breath and sway, and then float away. Throughout his nine years of playing live music, Janakey has shared the stage with Dave Simmonette of Trampled by Turtles, Mason Jennings, Ezra Bell, Haley Bonar, Boris Mccutchen, and Them Coulee Boys.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1963691124408548/

The University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire Department of Music and Theatre Arts presents a faculty recital by Dr. Christa Garvey in the Phillips Recital Hall at the Haas Fine Arts Center (121 Water Street Eau Claire, WI 54701) Admission is FREE. Doors open 15 minutes before start time.

Livestream available (upon authorization): https://linktr.ee/uwecmta

This recital explores the profound relationship between artistic inspiration and musical creation through four French composers spanning three centuries. The program features: Marin Marais's elegant reworking of traditional court dances; Ravel's Le Tombeau de Couperin, originally for solo piano, a personal memorial where each movement honors friends lost in the Great War; Silvestrini's Trois Duos which translate impressionist paintings into sonic landscapes of light and atmosphere; and Poulenc's luminous Oboe Sonata, his final completed work written as tribute to Sergei Prokofiev. Together, these works reveal how composers transform their muses-- dance, memory, visual art, and fellow artists--into sublime musical expression.

Featuring:
Nicholas Phillips, piano
Steven Maijala, oboe

https://www.facebook.com/events/1046892127530454/

September 22, 2025
9:45 a.m. - Arrivals
10:00 a.m. - Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Come celebrate with us at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Hansen Auction Group, a new member of the Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center!

As a full-service auction company specializing in Equipment, Farm, Business, and Real Estate auctions, they offer both live and timed online auctions. This event is a great opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members, show your support for local businesses, and learn more about their services.

https://business.menomoniechamber.org/events/details/2025-ribbon-cuttin…

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Currently living in Seattle, guitarist Park Evans performs around the U.S. and Canada with vintage swing/rockabilly/country outfit Birch Pereira and the Gin Joints.

Originally from Ithaca, New York he grew up studying with classical guitarist Karl Wolff and British fingerstyle master Martin Simpson. Evans moved to Minnesota to attend Saint Olaf College where he studied composition and classical guitar. In Minneapolis he studied jazz guitar with Kevin Daley and Dean Magraw.

Evans has performed in multiple groups in the twin cities including genre-bending jazz projects Spirit of Chanhassen (led by Norah Jones and Mark Giuliani bassist Chris Morrisey), Enormous, Fire Bell, and the Park Evans Quintet, indie rock with Corey Palmer & Love Trade, and reggae/world music with New Primitives. He has worked extensively with jazz vocalists Sophia Shorai and Katie Gearty as well as collaborating with cellists Michelle Kinney and Jacqueline Ultan, guitarist Mike Michel, and legendary bassist Anthony Cox (Stan Getz, John Scofield).

He has released 5 recordings of his original music; 'Impossible Party' (2003), 'Surviving Desire' (2006), 'Satori for a Hungry Ghost' (2012), 'Impossible Vacation' (2015), and 'Incendios' (2018). He also works as a studio musician and can be heard on numerous sessions including jazz, rock, alt-country, reggae, and folk and as a music educator with over 20 years of experience teaching.

Park Evans' guitar playing is emotive, vocal in quality. Mastering effected sound is like mastering another instrument and Park has married his guitar to his effects organically. -Jazz Police

An accomplished guitarist..draws upon his classical background to create a variety of moods that perfectly compliment the arrangement...refreshingly tasteful guitar playing..fans of John Scofield will enjoy the contemplative technique that Evans brings to the table - All About Jazz

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Join us on Thursday, September 25 for an evening of celebration, connection, and community impact. We're proud to honor our 2025 Leadership Award recipients, Don and Laura Talley, and to recognize the incredible work of our grant recipients.

This year's featured grantee, Bob's House for Dogs, will share a heartfelt presentation, and their senior dogs will make a special guest appearance.🐾The evening will even feature beautiful music of Opus 3 from Chippewa Valley Symphony during cocktail hour.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Wipfli, and all our event partners for helping make this special night possible!

🎟️ Tickets are just $50. Reserve yours today and join us in celebrating the people and organizations making a difference in the Chippewa Valley!

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👨‍👩‍👦 FAMILY Night - MHS Boys Soccer
📅 Thursday, September 25, 2025
📍 Menomonie High School Soccer Field
🆚 Home Game vs. Eau Claire Memorial

🕔 JV Kickoff: 5:00 PM
🕔 Varsity Kickoff: 7:00 PM

🌟 Parents/Caregivers Recognition Ceremony

Join us for a special evening as we honor the amazing parents and guardians who support our players every step of the way. Parent Night is a celebration of the people who fuel Mustang Soccer with love, encouragement, and countless hours of behind-the-scenes support.

It's a night of family, fun, and Mustang pride -- come celebrate with us and help make this an unforgettable evening!

#ParentNight #MustangSoccer #ThankYouParents #MenomoniePride

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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and to show you how much we love our library cardholders, we're hosting Card Crawl 2025! Bring in your card--or get one--on Saturday, Sept. 27 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), and explore the building to unlock loads of library fun! You'll find fun freebies all over the building, a big book sale, new library card designs, a Choose Your Flavor Adventure, cool craft activities, a grand prize drawing, and soooooo much more. You'll even get FREE bus rides from Eau Claire Transit!

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Get a Library Card!
Don't have a card? All day long, stop by the big Customer Services desk on Level 1 to sign up for a library card. Our friendly staff makes it easy! And for today only, if your library card's been lost or damaged, we'll replace it for free with our special vintage version! (Psssst! You can also win a special prize for installing our MORE Libraries app.)

New Card Unveiling
We have NEW library card designs to show you! That's right--multiple designs to choose from!

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Schedule of Events
Friends of the Library Bag Sale
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Level 0: Dabble Box Courtyard (outside) • It's the return of the famous bag sale! Fill up a bag of books and take it home for a suggested goodwill donation.

Art Supply Swap
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Level 0: RCU Dabble Box Makerspace • Bring your extra art supplies to give away and take home new-to-you items! Supply drop-off starts at 10 a.m., swap runs 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Family Storytime + ARTmobile
10:30 to 12:15 a.m. • Level 1: Youth Program Room • Enjoy storytime for the whole family followed by an art project with the Pablo Center's ARTmobile!

Bedazzlin' Bookends
12:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. • Level 3: Riverview Room • Decorate your own amazing bookends and take 'em home! (We supply everything you'll need.)

Saturday Sparks: Play Day
1 to 3 p.m. • Level 1: Youth Program Room • Recommended for kids in grades K-6, ignite curiosity with play-based activities and hands-on engineering challenges.

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Fabulous Freebies: Collect 'Em All!
All day long, get carded at each stop on the crawl for fun prizes. Can you find these locations?

Level 0: Dabble Box
Level 1: Community Language Collection
Level 1: Playaway Collection
Level 2: Graphic Novel Collection
Level 3: Art Gallery

PLUS! As you're exploring, search for our roaming Card Crawlers. Find them to claim a mystery prize!

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But There's More!
Choose Your Flavor Adventure
Take your taste buds on an adventure before you even enter the building. Right outside the front doors, you'll have a chance to select up to three pieces of saltwater taffy whose flavor is a mystery until you eat them!

Win the Grand Prize
Stop by our Library of Things on Level 1 at any time to enter our grand prize drawing for this year's Basket o' Bookish Delights.

Kids DIY Library Card Lanyard
Kids can stop by the Tween Lounge (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) to craft and decorate their own lanyard card holder.

Kids Choose Your Own Adventure Hunt
Drop by the Youth Services Desk to begin a special adventure hunt. Participants will solve puzzles and codes to unlock a prize.

Take Selfies with Our VERY LARGE LIBRARY CARDS
Check out our Selfie Station in the Level 3 Art Gallery!

Library of Things Petting Zoo
All day long, check out a rotating display of cool Library of Things items--great gear you can check out like a book!

Lost Bookmark Adoption Center
On Level 1 near the big Customer Services desk, check out a display of all the forgotten bookmarks our Circulation Department has collected over the years. And they're all free to a good home!

Take the Greatest Adventure: Reading
Feel like expanding your reading horizons? Up on Level 2, chat with a friendly Reference Librarian to learn about our remarkable reading recommendation tools.

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And There's FREE Bus Rides?!
Yep--for one day only, your card is a bus pass! All day on Sept. 27, the fine folks at Eau Claire Transit will provide free bus rides on any route (to destination), when you show the driver your library card (or the MORE Libraries app on your phone). Each passenger must have their own library card/account to show.

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Don't forget! We love to see your library card, and you'll need it to unlock the fun. So before you come, grab your card, install the MORE Libraries app on your phone, or get ready to sign up for a shiny new card.

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It's time for another amazing season of Fall Fun at Govin's Farm in Menomonie!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS because Govin's will be OPEN for the fall season starting Saturday, September 27th. The farm will be open to visitors every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through October 26th.
Here are some of the 35+Activities at the farm:
• 11 Acre Corn Maze
• Flashlight Maze (after dark)
• Pumpkin Patch
• Wagon Rides
• Farm Babies (Sat & Sun only)
• Flying Farmer Zip Line
• Hay Jump
• Giant Slide
• Yard Games
• Corn Pit
• Paintball Gallery
• Mini Golf
• Apple Cannon
• Fire Truck
• Pumpkin Cannon
• Farm Animals
• Photo Opps & More!

After running around on the farm, getting lost in the corn maze, and shooting pumpkins from cannons, don't forget to hit the concessions stand for amazing fall treats! This year's lineup of delectable seasonal eats includes Apple Cider Donuts, Donut Sundaes, Warm Pretzels, Kettle Corn, Caramel Apple Blossoms, Dirt Cake, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Brats, Chips, Cookies, Apple Cider, and other assorted beverages. Nothing is better than a fall picnic on the farm!
The farm is a perfect date night, girls night, family outing, and field trip! We welcome 4-H clubs, youth groups, school groups, scouts' troops, company gatherings, and more. We look forward to seeing you on the farm this fall!

ADMISSION INFO:
$15.00 + tax
(Children under 24 months free)
Last admission into the farm is 1 hour before close.

ADD-ONS:
Pumpkin Cannon - 1 shot for $3.00
Apple Cannon - 3 shots for $3.00
Paintball Gallery - $5 for 50 shots

Pumpkins, Gourds, and Squash for sale prices range from $1.00 - $10.00
PLEASE NOTE: Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult while at the farm.

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Enjoy music from The Jim Phillips Trio, live on The Lakely stage!

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It's time for another amazing season of Fall Fun at Govin's Farm in Menomonie!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS because Govin's will be OPEN for the fall season starting Saturday, September 27th. The farm will be open to visitors every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through October 26th.
Here are some of the 35+Activities at the farm:
• 11 Acre Corn Maze
• Flashlight Maze (after dark)
• Pumpkin Patch
• Wagon Rides
• Farm Babies (Sat & Sun only)
• Flying Farmer Zip Line
• Hay Jump
• Giant Slide
• Yard Games
• Corn Pit
• Paintball Gallery
• Mini Golf
• Apple Cannon
• Fire Truck
• Pumpkin Cannon
• Farm Animals
• Photo Opps & More!
After running around on the farm, getting lost in the corn maze, and shooting pumpkins from cannons, don't forget to hit the concessions stand for amazing fall treats! This year's lineup of delectable seasonal eats includes Apple Cider Donuts, Donut Sundaes, Warm Pretzels, Kettle Corn, Caramel Apple Blossoms, Dirt Cake, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Brats, Chips, Cookies, Apple Cider, and other assorted beverages. Nothing is better than a fall picnic on the farm!
The farm is a perfect date night, girls night, family outing, and field trip! We welcome 4-H clubs, youth groups, school groups, scouts' troops, company gatherings, and more. We look forward to seeing you on the farm this fall!
ADMISSION INFO:
$15.00 + tax
(Children under 24 months free)
Last admission into the farm is 1 hour before close.
ADD-ONS:
Pumpkin Cannon - 1 shot for $3.00
Apple Cannon - 3 shots for $3.00
Paintball Gallery - $5 for 50 shots
Pumpkins, Gourds, and Squash for sale prices range from $1.00 - $10.00
PLEASE NOTE: Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult while at the farm.

https://www.facebook.com/events/768284819170899/?event_time_id=76828483…

The Pages and Pints Book Club is your kind of book club - come once or come to all - it's up to you!

Library staff will host at brewery nønic in Menomonie from 6-7pm on:

September 30 - Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
October 28 - The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens
November 25 - The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin
Don't like beer? You are still welcome to come! Like beer? Brewery nønic has plenty of options. See you there!

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HORROR MOVIE TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE PLUS!

sponsored by Artisan Tattoo and Field of Screams Haunted Trail and Barn

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 1st
THE PLUS
208 S BARSTOW STREET
EAU CLAIRE, WI

FREE | ALL AGES | 7PM | MAXIMUM 6 PLAYERS PER TEAM

How much do you know about horror films? We have questions about them all! indie, studio, old, new, gorey, spooky, creepy, and crawly! Put a team together and show us what you know!

Food, beverage, and event prizes for the top 3 teams, The top team also gets a $50 voucher towards a tattoo from our good friends at Artisan Tattoo - 311 Graham Avenue - with over 20 years in the business, excellent customer service, and incredible talent- Artisan Tattoo is awesome!

Top two teams will also win passes

🎃 Field of Screams - Eau Claire, WI 🎃

📅 Dates & Times:

October 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31

7:00 - 10:00 p.m. nightly

📍 Location: 8020 Curvue Road, Eau Claire, WI

💀 Ticket Info:
General Admission: $30 per person
NEW! Fast Pass (timed entry, skip the wait): $40 per person
🕒 The full haunted experience takes about an hour to complete!
✨ Proceeds Benefit: Local youth organizations + Feed My People Food Bank
⚠️ Warning: Not for the faint of heart. Enter if you dare... because this year, you're not just haunted...you're HUNTED.
👉 Get your tickets early and prepare for the scare!

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We're doing a SECOND horror movie trivia on October 22nd!

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What is the Amazing Race?
This city-wide scavenger hunt is packed with fun challenges, riddles, and teamwork. Race your way through Menomonie solving clues and completing challenges. Then celebrate at the finish line with a cash bar, awards, and networking!

How it works:
-Must be 18+ to participate.
-Register as an individual, a pair, or a team of four
-Individuals & pairs will be grouped to make teams equal.
-Your adventure starts at Tanglewood Greens with on site parking.
-Check in for race instructions, team intros, and receive your first clue.
-Go! Solve clues, tackle challenges, and race your way to the final stop! Remember to follow all traffic rules along the way.

After the Race:
Celebrate your adventure! Relax with fellow racers, enjoy a full cash bar, grab a bite to eat, and cheer on the winners as the prizes are awarded.

Cash bar & food are at racers expense.

Register Now: https://www.menomoniechamber.org/amazing-race/

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Dr. Richard Kyte, Director of the D. B. Reinhart institute for Ethics in Leadership and Endowed Professor of Ethics at Viterbo University, will discuss ways to build happier communities and finding third places to make friends.

His Book:

Finding Your Third Place

An exciting new look at the essential gathering spaces in our society where friendships are formed, relationships are nurtured, and the tapestry of community is woven.

Do you have a third place? Your first place is home, your second place is work, and your third place is where you go to socialize and build friendships. Yet, for several reasons, many people today find themselves without a third place of their own. At a time when our nation is facing an epidemic of loneliness and communities are suffering from a loss of trust, low levels of engagement, despair, and political polarization, what if the answer to many of our problems lies in a simple idea? What if we just need to pay attention to the places where we find ourselves?

Richard Kyte, PhD, combines storytelling, social science, and philosophy to explore:

What makes a third place
Factors that create and support vibrant communities
The role of hospitality in creating belonging and social connection
How third places foster friendships and bind us to others in our community
What it takes to find and create a third place of your own

In Person or via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/99580703308?pwd=QFgrypGAOLEKuzEDrJF3wSVxOFI0Cy.1

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Don't miss out on our fantastic annual fall tack sale. Whether you are shopping or selling, or both, you won't want to miss out. This is a fundraiser for the club. It is open to the public both Saturday and Sunday 10-3. We usually get a huge variety of saddles in and you are welcome to bring your horse and try them to find the perfect fit. If you have something you'd like to sell you can drop it off ahead of time and we will sell it for you, asking a small fee of just 15% (10% for club members).

https://www.facebook.com/events/1466041821109181/

Inspiring Victory!
Starts at 7:00pm and ending between 8:00/8:30pm.

Come early at 6:15pm if you would like to purchase food and drinks at our coffee shop before our gathering.

We desire young people between ages 17-25 to have community to foster and grow your faith and equip you for your God-given purpose and destiny.

Our address is 1632 N. Broadway, Menomonie, WI 54751

https://www.facebook.com/events/1319919216420947/

🎶 Usher with CVSO This Season 🎶

Become a volunteer usher with the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra and help create a welcoming concert experience! Greet guests, assist with seating, meet other music lovers, and enjoy the magic of live symphonic music.

Interested?

✅ Let us know by filling out the volunteer form: https://forms.office.com/r/NRWLd7EWpN

✅ Attend a volunteer training at the Pablo Center. We currently have two options (you just need to attend one):
Wed. Aug. 27 at 6:30 PM
Mon. Sept. 8 at 6:30 PM

All concerts take place in the beautiful RCU Theatre at the Pablo Center. To get all the CVSO season details and mark your calendar now: https://cvsymphony.org/this-season/

Adults and teens ages 14+ are welcome. We invite you to volunteer for as many concerts as you like--even just one. We typically need 9-11 volunteers per concert.

Thank you for supporting the Symphony!

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Please join us for Morning Momentum. Come check out this business showcase and network with other business people in a social atmosphere. It is a great opportunity to make those important business connections.

Morning Momentum is sponsored by Two Men and a Truck.

This event will be held at Two Men and a Truck from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

There is no cost to attend and registration is not required.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1151922790133169/

Admission-Free Eau Claire Nights at Chippewa Valley Museum take place on the second Tuesday of each month. Waived admission for those living in the City of Eau Claire and Eau Claire County is made possible with City of Eau Claire and Eau Claire County support.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1276117403977663/