Wednesday, Jan. 19 Prescott Area Chamber of

Commerce Annual Dinner, The Old Ptacek’s Event Center, Prescott. Join the Prescott Area Chamber for the 42nd annual dinner, Winter Wonderland Evening Escape. Social hour at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Individual tickets are $40, open to the public. RSVP to 715-629-0047.

Thursday, Jan. 20 Community Book Club, 6:30 p.m., 715 Steer & Beer (W6087 US Highway 10, Ellsworth). For ages 21-plus. This month’s selection is “Faye Faraway” by Helen Fisher. Let’s gather together to share our love of books, conversation, and community.

Taste of River Falls – River Falls Eats, Treats & More, 4-8 p.m., Tattersall Distilling (1777 Paulson Road, River Falls). Support local businesses, sample wine, beer and spirits; eat delicious food from local eateries, listen to live music by Tommy Bentz and Zeb Sears, enjoy games and other activities.

Friday, Jan. 21 River Falls Rally for Fair Maps, noon, Veterans Park, downtown River Falls. The Wisconsin Supreme Court will be hearing testimony and making a decision on the redistricting map for the next 10 years in our state. They need to know that the voters of Wisconsin are paying attention. Come out and be a part of one of 16 rallies being held around the state at the same time to show the Court we want an end to gerrymandering.

2022 Pet Vaccination Clinic, 1-5 p.m., Village of Spring Valley Maintenance Shop (S407 Newman Ave.) Held by Elm Valley Veterinary Clinic.

Saturday, Jan. 22 Sixth Annual Ice Kickball, 10 a.m., Eau Galle Rec Park (W Spring Valley). Cost is $30 per team of six (must have three girls per team). Must be 18 or older to play. Meat raffle, 50/50 raffle and more. Proceeds go to Spring Valley Seniors Staying Put and Spring Valley Public Library. No ATVs or

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Wednesday, Jan. 26 Ellsworth Arts Committee, 6 p.m., E-Town Collaborative (259 N. Broadway St., Ellsworth). Join the first Arts Committee meeting to voice your opinion on public art you would like to see in Ellsworth, help form plans and implement. All are welcome!

Saturday, Jan. 29 Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, 7 p.m. Ellsworth Community School District Foundation presents “Till Death Do Us Part.” Tickets available at Ellsworth High School office and CCF Bank Ellsworth.

Disco Knights Gala, 6 p.m., The Old Ptacek’s Event Center (1449 Orrin Road, Prescott). A flashback to the 70s with Disco Knights. Enjoy a night out with dinner, dancing, photo booth, live and silent auction, and cash bar. Proceeds benefit a bathroom renovation, principal discretion and teacher grants at St. Joseph Parish School in Prescott. Tickets are available at www.event.gives/discoknights Prescott Senior Lock-in Meat Raffle, 3 p.m., No Name Saloon (114 Broad St., Prescott). Help raise funds for the 2022 senior lock-in all-night party for the graduating class.

Sunday, Jan. 30 Learn to Snowshoe, 1 p.m., Kinnickinnic State Park

( W11983 820th Ave., River Falls). Drop in anytime 1-3 p.m. Meet in the parking lot that connects to the pink and blue hiking trails. Friends of the Kinnickinnic and Willow River State Parks will provide basic instruction on how to snowshoe. Cost is $5. Limited number of snowshoes to use. Park admission also required.

Monday Jan. 31 Sustainability Series: Climate Change & Sustainability, Pathways Ahead, 6 p.m., River Falls Public Library lower level (140 Union St.) With Dr. Mark Seeley, Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota, Extension climatologist/ meteorologist. You can also view the presentation on the Library’s Facebook Live or YouTube channel. In-person attendance requires registration at www.wiverfallspubliclibrary. org/library-events. html Wednesday, Feb. 2 Member Coffee Conversation, 7-8 a.m., Twisted Oak (202 Broad St, Prescott). The Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce monthly Coffee Conversations resume this month. Stop by to network and mingle; announcements are shared at 7:30 a.m.

Wonder of the World, 7:30 p.m., Blanche Davis Theatre, Kleinpell Fine Arts Building, UWRiver Falls. UW-River Falls Masquers presents “Wonder of the World,” a play by David Lindsay-Abaire. A comedy for mature audiences.

Thursday, Feb. 3 Wonder of the World, 7:30 p.m., Blanche Davis Theatre, Kleinpell Fine Arts Building, UWRiver Falls. UW-River Falls Masquers presents “Wonder of the World,” a play by David Lindsay-Abaire. A comedy for mature audiences.

Friday, Feb. 4 Wonder of the World, 7:30 p.m., Blanche Davis Theatre, Kleinpell Fine Arts Building, UWRiver Falls. UW-River Falls Masquers presents “Wonder of the World,” a play by David Lindsay-Abaire. A comedy for mature audiences.

Saturday, Feb. 5 Wonder of the World, 7:30 p.m., Blanche Davis Theatre, Kleinpell Fine Arts Building, UWRiver Falls. UW-River Falls Masquers presents “Wonder of the World,” a play by David Lindsay-Abaire. A comedy for mature audiences.

Meet the Artists Open House, 1 p.m., River Falls Community Arts Base, 127 N. Main St. Meet this month’s featured artists. Music by Bill Cagley. Food and beverages by Smokey Treats and 3 Schweet Sisters.

Free CPR Certification, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ (W5706 Highway 72, Ellsworth). Register at spuccellsworth. org Sponsored by St. Paul’s UCC Random Acts of Kindness and Ellsworth Area Ambulance. Open to the public.

Sunday, Feb. 6 Travel the World – St. Francis School Carnival, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Francis School (244 W. Woodworth, Ellsworth). A great, fun-filled afternoon with many games and activities centered around this year’s carnival theme – Travel the World! Try your luck at raffles, silent auctions and raffle tickets; prizes include $3,000 cash, $1,000 cash, Smart TV, Blackstone Griddle, iRobot, Ring Security System and more. All proceeds go to St. Francis School.

Wednesday, Feb. 9 Ellsworth Blood Drive, 12-6 p.m., Seyforth Building, Pierce County Fairgrounds (364 N. Maple St., Ellsworth). The American Red Cross will host a community blood drive. Participants will receive a $10 Amazon gift card (by email). Donations by appointment only; sign up at bit.ly/EllsworthWI. Walkins not accepted. Masks must be worn. Arrive at your scheduled appointment time; complete a Paid Pass the morning of the drive, in order to speed up the process by going to www.redcrossblood.org Saturday, Feb. 12 Winter Wonders Hike, 1 p.m., Kinnickinnic State Park (W11983 820th Ave., River Falls). Meet at the external parking lot on 770th Avenue off County Road F. Join the naturalist and discover one of her favorite winter hiking trails. The 3-mile hike goes through several different habitats and offers beautiful, ridge-top views of the Kinnickinnic. Dress for the weather and bring along water, good hiking boots and binoculars. The event is free but park vehicle admission is required. If you want to rent snowshoes, call 715-869-3695 or email [email protected] at least two days in advance.

Drive-Thru Steak Dinner, 4-7 p.m., St. Paul’s United Church of Christ (W5706 Highway 72, Ellsworth). Meal includes grilled steak, baked potato, special green beans, salad, homemade buns and dessert. Tickets are $15 and available at spuccellsworth.org or by contacting Linette at 651-2333326 or [email protected] or Amy at 612-839-2866 or [email protected] Proceeds spread kindness through outreach ministry.

Wednesday, Feb. 16 UWRF Spring Career Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., UW-River Falls (410 S. Third St.)

Saturday, Feb. 19 Dinner & A Show, Elmwood Auditorium. Elmwood Area Community Club presents Dinner & A Show. Doors open at 6 p.m. Buffet- style dinner of lasagna, breadsticks, garden salad and cupcakes. Music begins at 6:30 p.m., lip sync variety show starts at 7 p.m. (featuring Mockingbirds event specialists), and more music at 8 p.m. Cost is $20 per person. Contact Deb at 715-495-0617, Felicia at 715-556-2060, Amy at 715505-4005 or Linda at 715-639-2127 with questions.

The Memories, 7 p.m., River Falls American Legion Post 121. Join the Legion for The Memories, a comically musical due with Wisconsin roots. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets sold at Legion Post 121 or Freeman Drug.

Monday, Feb. 21 Under the Big Top, Ellsworth Chamber Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Kilkarney Hills Golf Course (163 Radio Road, River Falls). Join the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce for a night of entertainment and mingling, with a sit-down dinner, the “Best of 2022” and Crystal Awards, live dessert auction, silent auction and more.