May & June Youth & Family Programs Early Bird Hike at the Reserve — Experience bird migration at Beaver Junior Gardeners — Elementary school-age children — Learn Creek Reserve, and learn where our feathered friends rest and about planting, watering, weeding and harvesting a garden. refuel. All levels of bird enthusiasts, upper elementary age through Complete a weekly journal of what you did and how the plants adults, are welcome. are growing. Start at any time throughout the summer. Tuesdays, May 3 or May 17. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 Thursdays, June 9 – July 28 (no class July 7). 1 – 2:30 p.m. Bloomer Public U.S. Highway K., Fall Creek. $3 members, $5 nonmembers (per hike). Go to Library, 1519 17th Ave. Free. Call 715-568-2384 to register. beavercreekreserve.org to register for each event by the day before the event date. Story Stretchers — You and your parents are invited to learn basic Safe and Healthy Kids Day — Bring your family to explore booths and yoga techniques. Use your imagination to explore new worlds participate in interactive activities while learning about being a safe during these storytime sessions. Kids of all ages welcome. and healthy kid. Get your child’s car seat inspected by a certified car Tuesdays, June 14 – July 19. 1 – 1:30 p.m. Bloomer Public Library, seat technician, too. Co-supported by Royal Credit Union and West 1519 17th Ave. Free. Wisconsin Telcom/24-7. Saturday, May 14. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Dunn County Rec. Park, 620 17th St. SE, Kids in the Garden: Container Gardening — Join us to make your very Menomonie. Free. own container garden so you can grow veggies at your home. Thursday, June 16. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Menomonie Community Garden, Lily Pad Lab Garden Opening and Planting Celebration — Join Lily Pad 2500 Ninth St. E. Free. Go to Menomonie’s Classes & Events page at Lab as they open a Southside Community Garden plot. All ages mayoclinichealthsystem.org or call 715-233-7464 to register by June 13. are invited to work the soil, start worm compost, plant seeds and seedlings, and make garden art. Train with the Eau Claire Express — Kids age 7 to 12 — Workout Saturday, May 21 (rain date: May 22). 10 – 11:30 a.m. Southside Community with the local collegiate summer league baseball team. Learn Garden, Fairfax Park (near the baseball field), 4200 Fairfax St., Eau Claire. Free; drills, meet the players and tour the stadium. Bring a baseball includes a healthy garden snack. Go to lilypadlab.com to register by May 16. glove and wear athletic gear. Hosted by the Eau Claire Express. Friday, June 17. 4 – 5:30 p.m. Carson Park, 1110 Carson Park Drive, Let’s Get Moving — Exercise your way to super strength with Eau Claire. Free. Call 715-464-2300 to register by June 10. superhero bingo. Complete the movement-promoting activities on the card for a chance to win some super strength prizes. Cards The Longest Day of the Year Hike — Bring your family and friends available at the Bloomer Public Library. (two- and four-legged) for an evening stroll to celebrate summer Mondays – Saturdays, June 1 – July 28. Bloomer Public Library, 1519 17th Ave. solstice, which is the longest day of the year. Free. Monday, June 20. 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Stokke Trail, Highway 29, Menomonie. Free. Family Fishing for Fun — Get the family together for fishing Yoga for Teens — Join us for an hour of yoga and crafts. We will education and fun. Free fishing day; no fishing license is required. learn basic yoga techniques and make calming jars. Bring a pole if you have one; poles are available for those who do Tuesday, June 21. 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Bloomer Public Library, 1519 17th Ave. Free. not have them. Co-supported by the Osseo Rod and Gun Club. Saturday, June 4. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Osseo Rod and Gun Club, Highway 53 S., Train with the Merchants — Youth ages 8 to 14 — Learn tips on how Osseo. Free. Go to Osseo’s Classes & Events page at mayoclinichealthsystem.org the amateur baseball team trains, and then show off your new or call 715-597-8615 to register by May 28. skills during their game. Bring a baseball glove and wear athletic gear. Hosted by the Osseo Merchants. Zumba for Teens — Join us for an hour of fun while get your groove Saturday, June 25. 9 – 11 a.m. Osseo Merchants Baseball Field. Free. on and exercise to upbeat music. Go to Osseo’s Classes & Events page at mayoclinichealthsystem.org or Tuesday, June 7. 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Bloomer Public Library, 1519 17th Ave. Free. call 715-597-8615 to register (preferred but not required). over for July & August Barron | Bloomer | Cameron | Chetek | Chippewa Falls | Colfax | Eau Claire | Elmwood | Glenwood City | Menomonie | Mondovi | Osseo | Rice Lake July & August Youth & Family Programs Speedy Eity Dave Eitrheim 4- & 7-mile Memorial Run/Walk — As a Dinner and a Swim — Get your family moving with an evening of way to honor Dave Eitrheim, M.D., a former and beloved family swimming and fun at the Wakanda Waterpark. physician at Mayo Clinic Health System, the Firecracker Run/ Sunday, July 24 (rain date: July 31). 6 – 8 p.m. Wakanda Waterpark, 909 Walk event has transitioned to the Speedy Eity. Pine Ave. E., Menomonie. Free; includes a light meal. Go to Menomonie’s Monday, July 4. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Wakanda Park, 909 Pine Classes & Events page at mayoclinichealthsystem.org or call 715-233-7464 Ave. E., Menomonie. Free kids run. Fees apply to other events. Preregistration to register by July 20. required to guarantee race shirt. Race-day registration available. Go to Menomonie’s Classes & Events page at mayoclinichealthsystem.org for Train with the Menomonie Blue Caps — Kids ages 6 and up — Join event information. the vintage baseball team to learn how base ball (yes, it was two words back then) was played in the 1860s. Set up the field for the Safety Camp — This day camp is full of midday game, learn the rules and play vintage base ball. Stick games, laughter and general silliness. around after the training to watch a vintage base ball game. Wear Campers have fun while learning about athletic gear. Hosted by the Menomonie Blue Caps. safe decisions and actions. Enjoy interactive Saturday, July 30. 9 – 10 a.m. Phelan Park, 21st Ave. E., Menomonie. Free. presentations from local safety experts. Go to Menomonie’s Classes & Events page at mayoclinichealthsystem.org or Includes lunch, snack, T-shirt and materials. call 715-233-7464 to register by July 25. Waiver will be mailed to registrants. • Tuesday, July 12, and Wednesday, July 13. 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Carson Park, 1110 Carson Butterfly Festival —Join experts at Beaver Park Drive, Eau Claire. Free. Open to children Creek Reserve to learn about the magic entering fourth or fifth grade this fall. Go to Eau Claire’s Classes & Events of the butterfly life cycle, catch butterflies, page at mayoclinichealthsystem.org to register by July 1. try to be kissed by a butterfly and learn a • Tuesday, Aug. 2. 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Anderson Park, 113 E. River Ave., few of the local species of butterflies. Barron. Free. Open to children entering third, fourth or fifth grade this fall. Sunday, July 31. 12 – 3:30 p.m. Beaver Creek Go to Barron’s Classes & Events page at mayoclinichealthsystem.org Reserve, S1 County Road K., Fall Creek. Register to register by July 18. by July 27: $5 adults, $3 children (12 and under). At the door: $8 adults, $4 children. Member discounts Kids in the Garden: Bingo — Come join us for a fun gªme of bingo available. Go to beavercreekreserve.org or call 715-877-2212 to register. while we learn about fruits, veggies and other items you can find in the garden. We will also sample some of the produce we find Back-to-School Swim — Before school is back in session, meet during the game. your friends and enjoy free swimming and fun. Open to all ages. Thursday, July 21. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Menomonie Community Garden, Adult supervision is required for children under 8. 2500 Ninth St. E. Free. Go to Menomonie’s Classes & Events page at Sunday, Aug. 14. 12:30 – 3 p.m. Osseo Community Pool, Stoddard Park. mayoclinichealthsystem.org or call 715-233-7464 to register by July 20. Free. Go to Osseo’s Classes & Events page at mayoclinichealthsystem.org or call 715-597-8615 to register (not required, but preferred). over for May & June Barron | Bloomer | Cameron | Chetek | Chippewa Falls | Colfax | Eau Claire | Elmwood | Glenwood City | Menomonie | Mondovi | Osseo | Rice Lake .