1-17 Purpose Financial
of Black River Falls, across from Wal-Mart on Hwy 54 E, will be hosting a Back to School Drive until August 17 to benefit the Black River Falls School District. They will be collecting backpacks, notebooks, baryons, markers, rulers, and much more! Gift cards to purchase additional supplies will also be accepted. Everyone in the community is invited to the Purpose Financial Back to School Lunch Event Friday August 17 from 11Am-2Pm at the Purpose Financial Bank.
9 Garden Valley Gatherings
: Thirsty Thursdays in the Barn. Every Thursday this summer at 5pm!
Food, drinks, music, games and endless fun! Food offerings will be announced at the beginning of each week.
9 Green Life Expo
Sustainable Breakfast Meeting will be from 7:30-9AM. Chris Hardie, CEO of 7 Rivers Alliance will be the speaker. Join them at Skyline Golf Course to discuss how 7 Rivers Alliance brings together resources to forge entrepreneurial growth and serves as a clearing house for vital information to enhance the quality of life.
9 The Women's Business Center, Western Dairyland Business Center and SCORE
present "Lean Start-Up: Is Your Idea Really a Business?" 6-9 pm at Western Dairyland Business Center,
418 Wisconsin St
. In Eau Claire. Entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners are encouraged to attend. Registration is $29. Scholarships are available for income-eligible individuals. Attendees to this class will learn how to use the Lean Start-Up methodology to turn an idea into a viable business.
9 Jackson in Action Hunter Fitness Class
. Meet at BRF Track at 5:15pm Sharp. ½ mile walk for time, intro to strength with the bands, brief discussion of hunting safely.
9 Jackson Co UW-Extension Office
- Gardeners and interested members of the public are welcome to attend a workshop at the Jackson County Farmers Market on Diploma Drive from 5-6 PM, on creating drinks from fruits and veggies from your garden presented by UW-Extension Master Garden Volunteers. There is no cost to participate. Copies of the talk and recipes will be provided. There will be samples of the different drinks to try. Bring a lawn chair and come join us.
10 Ho Chunk Gaming Black River Falls
: Matthew Teague will be at the casino from 4-7pm.
10-12 York-Northfield Rodeo in Northfield, WI
. Friday event: Horse pulling contest. Sat events: Gymkhana (riders from tiny tots to the "Jack Benny" class), lip sync contest, crowning the Rodeo Princess, live music. Sun events: parade (11:30am), horseshoe contest, rodeo.
10-23 Three Bears Resort All-You-Can-Play-for-the-Day,
Aug. 10 through Aug. 23.. Unlimited access to the resort's water parks and Bear Trax Mini Golf for $12.95/per person per day. Visit the resort's front desk to join in on the fun.
11 Ho Chunk Gaming Black River Falls:
Matthew Teague will be at the casino from 4-7pm.
11 Black River Falls Public Library
: BRF Writers Group meeting at 10am. New members are welcome!
11 Move with a Doc!
This is a free community walking event for all ages and abilities! It will take place throughout the summer, 1 Saturday a month. Meet at the Farmers market a 9am.
11 Ho Chunk Gaming Black River Falls
: Tami & The Bachelor will on the Casino Stage from 8pm-midnight.
11 Jackson Co UW-Extension Office
- Gardeners and interested members of the public are welcome to attend a workshop at the Jackson County Farmers Market on Diploma Drive from 11 to noon, on creating drinks from fruits and veggies from your garden presented by UW-Extension Master Garden Volunteers. There is no cost to participate. Copies of the talk and recipes will be provided. There will be samples of the different drinks to try. Bring a lawn chair and come join us.
12 Concert at The Pond in Ekern Park in Pigeon Falls
at 3pm. Music by the Black River Area Community Band. This concert is sponsored by the Lions Club of Pigeon Falls and a freewill donation will be accepted!
13 Black River Falls All American Cheerleaders
are hosting a Taco Dinner at the Family Worship Assembly from 530-8pm. Adult meals are $10 and Child Meals are $7. Help the cheerleaders raise money to cheer at the halftime show of the Citrus Bowl this year in Florida!
14 Jackson Electric Cooperative’s Annual Member Picnic
will be at the Lunda Park from 3:30-6pm. Pulled pork sandwiches and the traditional picnic sides will be served as well as ice cream. Stick around from music from 7-8pm.
14 Concert in the Park
at the Lunda Park presents Them Coulee Boys (Following the Jackson Electric Appreciation Picnic) from 7-8PM.
14 Black River Memorial Hospital
is Building confidence and Reducing Falls for older Adults. Class will be held Tuesdays, Aug 7-Sept 18 from 930-1130 AM at the Lunda Community Center. Participants will see fall prevention products and leave with more strength, better balance, and confidence in independent living. This is an ideal class for people who walk with or without a cane or walker and are living on their own. Research shows people who complete this class reduce their chances of falling by thirty-one percent!
15 Ho Chunk Gaming Black River Falls
: Kathleen Dunbar Comedy in the Bingo Hall at 7pm. Cost is $10 with $10 Rewards Play.
15 Western Dairyland Business Center
: Services for the Aging. This will take place from noon-1pm at the Western Dairylan Community Action Agency, 418 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire. The cost is $15 and Lunch is provided. Register at http://www.successfulbusiness.org/events/event.phtml/59CE4EA2D3/industry-roundtable-discussion-services-for-the-aging/
15 Black River Falls Public Library:
Caregivers Support Group Meeting, 1030-1130AM.
