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Clubs & Groups
Happy Hookers- Bring your crocheting and/or knitting to share ideas and socialize, or learn to crochet and/or knit from other members. L.E. Phillips Center, 1616 Bellinger St. 1-3pm Wednesdays, 839-4909.
Open Painting- Artists get together each week to work on their projects. Eau Claire Parks and Recreation Community Center, 1300 First Ave., Room 205. 9am-noon Thursdays, 839-5032.
Writers Group- Adult writers read their work to others and provide mutual critiques and support. L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library. 7pm, first Thursday, 834-2844.
Writing for Fun- All persons wanting to write and/or explore such things as haiku, limericks, short essays, and more are welcome. L.E. Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger St. 12:30-1:45, fourth Thursday, 839-4909.
Chippewa Valley Coin Club- Beginning and advanced coin collectors meet monthly to share knowledge in the field of numismatics. The club also hosts an annual spring coin show. Eau Claire Parks and Recreation lower level, 1300 First Ave. 7pm. first Thursday, September-May. 672-3422. chippewavalleycoinclub.com
Chippewa Valley Stamp Club- Local network for stamp collectors. Eau Claire Parks and Recreation basement, 1300 First Ave. 7pm, third Thursday. 835-5924.
Clearwater Quilters- This group of local quilters gathers for monthly meetings, quilt shows, workshops, seminars, and local and national projects. All skill levels welcome. Christ Church Cathedral, corner of Lake and Farwell St. 6pm, first Monday. 835-6637.
Society for Creative Anachronism- The Shire of Shattered Oak is the local branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism. Members learn and practice the arts of the middles ages including music, dance, armored combat, calligraphy, and more. 414 N. Farwell St. 7pm Sundays. 833-1074. www.shattered-oak.org
West Wisconsin Woodcarvers Guild- Open to woodcarvers of all ages, from beginning to professional. Bring your project to work on, learn from others, or work on club projects. L.E. Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger St. 6-9pm second and fourth Wednesday. 832-6272.
Chippewa Valley LGBT Community Center- Meet and chat with other lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender residents of the greater Chippewa Valley. 510 S. Farwell St. 7-10pm Fridays and 1-4pm second and fourth Sunday. 552-LGBT. www.thecentercv.com
Northern Thunder- A grassroots organization of people concerned about and working on issues relating to environmental and social justice in northern and western Wisconsin. 405 S. Farwell St. Suite 23. 7:30pm, third Monday. 833-1140. www.northernthunder.org
Young Professionals of Eau Claire- A personal and professional development program of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce that encourages young business people to interact socially, exchange ideas, learn more about the area's business community, and engage in the community's future. Open to people ages 21-39 whose employers are Chamber members. 1-2 events per month. 834-1204 www.eauclairechamber.org
Eau Claire International Folk Dancers- Learn dances of Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia, Croatia, Romania, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Bosnia, the United States and many other countries. No partners needed; bring soft-soled, non-marking, clean shoes. The first Friday of every month is beginners' night. YMCA Fitness and Training Center, 206 Emery St. 7:30pm every Friday. $1 per night. 835-4247. www.infinitejoy.com/dance
Indianhead Track Club- Members participate in running subgroups, fun runs, and races around the region. open board meetings are held every other month. Sammy's Pizza, 416 Barstow St. 6:30pm, first Monday of even-number months. 835-4247. www.indianheadtc.org
Thursday Night Bike Ride- An in-town ride on the streets. Have a cup of coffee then take a bike tour of Eau Claire. All shapes and sizes welcome. Fixed or free wheel, racked out single speed mountain bike or stripped down fixie, full-on racer or first-time rider. Meet behind Racy D'Lene's Coffee Lounge. 6:30pm Thursday. www.sheba.110mb.com
Drop-in Spanish- Mondays Ager House, 514 W. Madison St. 6-7:30pm $10/night 835-8718 Ongoing drop-in Spanish class for adult learners of varying levels who want to keep up on their Spanish or prepare to travel abroad. Instructor: Dale Gable.
Eau Claire Amateur Radio Club- Grace Lutheran Church, 202 W. Grand Ave. 7pm, second Tuesday 415-1150 www.ecarc.org The purpose of the radio club is to advance general interest and knowledge of amateur ("ham") radio and to promote cooperation and exchange of information between members.
Holistic Moms Network- First Lutheran Church, 1005 Oxford Ave. 6:30-8:30pm, third Tuesday 836-7645 www.holisticmoms.org Holistic Moms Network is a national organization for helping parents to find support and information of natural health, wellness, and informed holistic parenting. The group is designed to reach moms with children of all ages and children are welcome at the meetings.
Knitting Support Group- Yellow Dog Knitting, 420 S. Barstow St. 10:30am-12:30pm Fridays 839-7272 Drop in with your project to get help and chat with other knitters.
Linux Users Group- Cafe 420, 420 Washington St. 7pm Thursdays ec_lug@yahoo.com eclug.homelinux.org A chance to talk about Linux and open source software, and get help from other users.
Q2- Suite 107, Executive Building, 505 S. Dewey St. 6:30-8pm, every other Tuesday 836-7710 x 110 www.myspace.com/q2youthgroup Social and support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth in grades 8-12.
Book Clubs
Friends of the Library Evening Book Group- This general interest book club reads a mix of classics, current bestsellers, and more obscure or academic titles. Board Room, L.E. Phillips Memorial Library. 7:30pm, last Tuesday. 839-5004
Friends of the Library Morning Book Group- This general interest book club reads classics and current bestsellers. Chippewa Room, L.E. Phillips Memorial Library. 10am, second Tuesday. 839-5004
Mystery Readers- Members read and discuss mystery novels. Red Cedar Room, L.E. Phillips Memorial Library. 10:15am, third Tuesday. 839-5004
Progressive Book Club- Members discuss books and films with a progressive political viewpoint. Eau Claire Room, L.E. Phillips Memorial Library. 7pm Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday nights. 839-5004
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