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3:45 p.m. - Arrivals
4:00 p.m. - Ribbon Cutting Celebration followed by light refreshments

Join the Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center in welcoming a new member and celebrating the new location of the Wisconsin Milkweed Alliance!

The Wisconsin Milkweed Alliance (WIMA) is a peer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to breaking down barriers and empowering individuals on their path to healing and wholeness. Their programs, including the Monarch House Peer Run Respite and the Kaleidoscope Center, provide vital peer support, community connection, and a safe space for those experiencing mental health or substance use challenges.

Come show your support and get to know this incredible organization and its mission. You'll have the chance to meet the WIMA team, learn more about their services, and network with fellow Chamber members and community members.

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about a valuable resource in our community. We look forward to celebrating with you!

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Tuesday September 9, 2025
1:15 p.m. - Arrivals
1:30 p.m. - Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Menomonie Public Library
600 Wolske Bay Road
Menomonie, WI 54751

Welcome Menomonie News Net to the Chamber!
Join us in celebrating a new Chamber member investor, Menomonie News Net/Local News Group.

Menomonie News Net is a non-profit, nonpartisan, community-led news organization dedicated to addressing the news desert in our area. Their mission is to inform, connect, and engage Menomonie residents by providing reliable, hyper-local news from the city, county, schools, and non-profit organizations. They operate through a weekly, free online newsletter and work in collaboration with other local news sources.

This event is a fantastic opportunity to meet the dedicated volunteers behind the scenes and learn more about their vision for a more informed and connected community. Whether you're a business owner, a community member, or just curious about local journalism, your presence will show your support for this valuable new resource.

https://www.facebook.com/events/668426312186146/

You're Invited!
The outdoor terrace at the library is finished and ready for the official grand opening and YOU are invited to join in the festivities.

WHEN: September 18th at 4pm
WHAT: Menomonie Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening (with light refreshments & chamber music)

https://menomonielibrary.org/terrace-grand-opening/

https://www.facebook.com/events/592717973919562/

We've arrived at the end of August, and the days are getting shorter. And maybe you just need to chill, have a glass of wine, welcome the fall of the year, and dig some tunes. Well then c'mon out to 2 Roots this Saturday. I'm flying solo with songs you know, some you don't know, and some brand new originals. Hope you can join me for a nice end-of-summer evening. :-)

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We're here to help you find your family roots!

Syliva Tiala (UW Stout professor) offers genealogy help sessions on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9-11am starting Sept 20th in the small meeting room.

If that time doesn't work for you, contact Sylvia to schedule an appointment at [email protected] mailto:[email protected] .

We're here to help you find your family roots!

Syliva Tiala (UW Stout professor) offers genealogy help sessions on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9-11am starting Sept 20th in the small meeting room.

If that time doesn't work for you, contact Sylvia to schedule an appointment at [email protected] mailto:[email protected] .

We're here to help you find your family roots!

Syliva Tiala (UW Stout professor) offers genealogy help sessions on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9-11am starting Sept 20th in the small meeting room.

If that time doesn't work for you, contact Sylvia to schedule an appointment at [email protected] mailto:[email protected] .

We're here to help you find your family roots!

Syliva Tiala (UW Stout professor) offers genealogy help sessions on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9-11am starting Sept 20th in the small meeting room.

If that time doesn't work for you, contact Sylvia to schedule an appointment at [email protected] mailto:[email protected] .

We're here to help you find your family roots!

Syliva Tiala (UW Stout professor) offers genealogy help sessions on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9-11am starting Sept 20th in the small meeting room.

If that time doesn't work for you, contact Sylvia to schedule an appointment at [email protected] mailto:[email protected] .

We're here to help you find your family roots!

Syliva Tiala (UW Stout professor) offers genealogy help sessions on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9-11am starting Sept 20th in the small meeting room.

If that time doesn't work for you, contact Sylvia to schedule an appointment at [email protected] mailto:[email protected] .

We're here to help you find your family roots!

Syliva Tiala (UW Stout professor) offers genealogy help sessions on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9-11am starting Sept 20th in the small meeting room.

If that time doesn't work for you, contact Sylvia to schedule an appointment at [email protected] mailto:[email protected] .

We're here to help you find your family roots!

Syliva Tiala (UW Stout professor) offers genealogy help sessions on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9-11am starting Sept 20th in the small meeting room.

If that time doesn't work for you, contact Sylvia to schedule an appointment at [email protected] mailto:[email protected] .

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🎤✨ Calling All Stars of Menomonie! ✨🎤

Do you sing in the shower like a superstar? Dance like nobody's watching? Juggle, play an instrument, or have a one-of-a-kind talent that deserves the spotlight? 🌟

Auditions are NOW OPEN for Menomonie's Got Talent -- the Boys & Girls Club's signature event, and we want YOU to shine on stage! 🎶💃🎸

📅 Auditions accepted through Sept. 24
🎟️ Live show: October -- mark your calendars!
👉 Learn how to audition & more: https://cvclubs.org/events

Tag a friend with talent, share with your crew, and let's show the Valley what Menomonie's got! 💥

#MenomoniesGotTalent #BGCStars #ChippewaValleyClubs #SupportLocalYouth #TalentSearch

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Brews on the Chippewa #2
Saturday October 11, 2025
Veterans Park - 100 River St.
Downtown - Durand, WI
FREE ADMISSION

BLUEGRASS MUSIC, BEVERAGES, FOOD AND MORE!

1:00-2:00 Sammie Jean Cohen Band
2:30-4:00 Good Morning Bedlam
4:30-6:00 Maygen and The Birdwatcher
6:30-8:00 Ryan Necci and the Buffalo Gospel
8:30-10:00 Malingo

Jon Miller will be playing between sets

After-Party at Bodhi's Event Center
FREE ADMISSION

$20 for wristband with 4 drink tabs and a souvenir cup with first pour free. Drink tickets can be used at any of the vendors. More single pint pours can be purchased as well.

Breweries/Wineries to be announced soon!

Must be 21 to drink

https://www.facebook.com/events/2030201700719754/

October 11, 11am-2pm. Meet author Pete Gallagher, he'll have books for sale and signing.
His Book:
A contemporary crime mystery set in Saint Paul, Minnesota, BACKWASHED finds young Dion Drury confronting his past twenty years after the murder of his father. Kady L'Orient, a pretty police investigator with a troubled history of her own, believes the disappearance of his mother is the key to the cold case. They form a bond as their search for the truth is hampered by the police officials originally assigned to the case. Arno St. Albans is a sergeant who comes to realize that his loyalty to Honest Mike Walerius, a city councilman and police lieutenant, may be misplaced. The characters' interactions lead to a revelation that provides both a window to their history and a possible brighter future. Damaged people find each other.
Pete Gallagher is a native of Saint Paul, Minnesota. He resides in Ramsey County.

The River Prairie Ginormous Pumpkin Festival is an exciting annual event held in Altoona, WI. This year's festival will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 8AM - 3:30PM at River Prairie Park, Altoona WI.

What to expect:
Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off: Watch as massive pumpkins, vegetables, and fruits are weighed throughout the festival.

The Great Pumpkin Races: Fun races for all ages, including a 5K run/walk and shorter races for kids.

Pumpkin Dessert Contest: Show off your baking skills and compete to make the best pumpkin dessert in the Chippewa Valley.

Artist Market: Browse through various artist booths featuring fall-themed items.

Pet Costume Contest: Dress your pet up in their best pumpkin-themed costume and enter.

Apple Slingshot: Test your accuracy by launching apples at a floating target in River Prairie Pond.

Rubber Duck Race: Will your duck be the fastest down the stream?

Ginormous Pumpkin Drop: A giant pumpkin filled with candy will be dropped from mid-air, creating a fun spectacle and a serious sugar rush for the kids.

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Time: 8AM - 3:30PM
Location: River Prairie Park, Altoona, WI

Thank You Sponsors:
Presented by Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire and OakLeaf Surgical Hospital
Additionally Sponsored by MSA Engineering, Montana & Sons Grading, Visit Eau Claire, Market & Johnson, Rhom Construction, SEH, WESTconsin Credit Union, Eau Claire Energy Coop, Weld Riley, Cedar Corporation, Royal Credit Union, Universal Truck, Down to Earth Garden Center, Mcilquham Orchard and Strawberries, Festival Foods, Unifide CST, Culvers, WI Giant Pumpkin Growers, Fast Signs, Metropolis Resorts, and Scheels.

For more information on the festival or to register, please visit https://www.rpgiantpumpkinfest.com/

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Saturday, October 11, 3-4pm. Children's book author Katie Venit, will be in the store to read her two books as well as sell and sign them.
Her Books:
Forts
A lyrical ode to all the secret spaces in our world.
The world is filled with forts.
Tiny worlds within this world,
safe as coat pockets.
Everyone needs a room of their own. A place to hide and play, ponder and dream. Whether it's a tree house in the backyard or a blanket fort inside, a fort is a magical place filled with imagination and wonder.
Debut author Katie Venit and celebrated illustrator Kenard Pak have crafted a lyrical celebration of the secret spaces we hold so dear. Forts encourages readers to explore the world around them to find the perfect place where they belong.
Cassini's Mission: A Spacecraft, a Tiny Moon, and the Search for Life Beyond Earth
Cassini was built to explore Saturn and its moons. Her engineers pack her full of tools that can measure, take pictures, and taste chemicals. It takes her seven years to reach Saturn's orbit, where she investigates Enceladus, the shiniest moon in the solar system. To the amazement of her scientists back home, Cassini makes a series of incredible discoveries: liquid water, chemicals, and energy--the ingredients for life! But Cassini doesn't have the right tools or enough fuel to answer the big questions that come next. This bittersweet true story is rich with both science and wonder, with illustrations that capture the breathtaking scale of our solar system. Back matter provides further insight and information, as well as additional educational resources.
Real-life spacecraft Cassini makes surprising discoveries on her visit to one of Saturn's moons in this graceful blend of science concepts and the awe of space exploration.
About the author:
Katie Venit is a children's author who writes children's books filled with wonder, humor, and a deep respect for the emotional power of language. Her titles include USA Today bestselling picture book FORTS (which received a Kirkus starred review, was included in the Kids' Indie Next List), and CASSINI'S MISSION: A Spacecraft, a Tiny Moon, and the Search for Life Beyond Earth. Her nonfiction essays have appeared in Literary Mama and Wisconsin Public Radio's Wisconsin Life.
When not writing, Katie works as an instructional designer for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She bakes too many macarons for her own good and serves on the advisory board of the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband, children, and the dog they all adore.

RSVP & SAVE THE DATE for our 7th Annual Dessert Extravaganza fundraiser! This is a FREE event - tickets will NOT be required

On September 20th, we will transform The Brewing Projekt's beautiful event space into a dessert lover's paradise!

Join us:
✔ H'ors d'oeuvres from local caterers
✔ Desserts from local bakers
✔ Custom drinks by The Brewing Projekt
✔ Pictures with Miss Wisconsin
✔ Raffle prizes
✔ 50/50 Raffle
✔ Prize wheel
✔ Cash bar including seasonal brews
✔ Celebrate with familiar faces from TCT

*Featured bakers and catering menu will be announced soon

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