Events for November 2014
River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
Sep 17 - Nov 18    ExporTech
Program Details: ExporTech was designed specifically for manufacturers that need innovative ways to grow, and see international sales as part of the answer. The program provides executive leaders with a systematic approach for entering or expanding in global markets. It is the only national export assistance program that offers a structured, yet customizable process that guides companies through every aspect of export growth. Target Audience: Company Executives including CEO, Owner, VP/Director of International Sales, VP/Director of Sales and Marketing This program is being hosted by University of Wisconsin-Stout?s Professional Education Programs & Services and UW-Stout Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC). http://www.uwstout.edu/moc/about/index.cfm
Date: September 17, 2014
Website: http://www.uwstout.edu/profed/exportech/index.cfm
Location: Menomonie, Wisconsin
Contact: Joni Geroux, 715-232-5270
EMail: gerouxj@uwstout.edu
Date/Time Details: Dates: September 17, October 13, November 18, 2014 Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Fees/Admission: See Website URL
Nov 1    Halloween Candy Buyback
Halloween, kids and candy just naturally go together, but tooth decay and
cavities don’t need to follow. Come take part in a candy buy-back program to
promote healthy and fun living by enjoying candy in moderation, exercise and
proper preventative dental care.
How it works:
· Bring in your Halloween candy to get $1.50 per pound (up to 3 lbs per child).
· Open to children 12 and under, with store-bought, wrapped candy.
Event sponsored by River Falls Area Hospital, Vibrant Health Family Clinics
and Main Street Family Dental.
Candy will be sent to troops overseas, along with toothbrushes and
toothpaste!
Date: November 1, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Main St. Family Dental 
EMail: allinahealth.org/RiverFalls
Date/Time Details: Saturday, November 1
9-11 a.m.
Nov 4    Job Club
Network with other job seekers while learning tips to maximize your job search results.
Date: November 4, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Contact: St. Croix Valley Job Center: 186 County Road U, Suite 250 River Falls, WI 54022
Nov 4    2014 Alkire Symposium on International Business and Economics
Alkire Symposium on International Business and Economics Globalization: Ecolab's Journey Join our guest speaker, Vice President and Treasurer for Ecolab Inc. Ching-Meng Chew, as well as area business leaders, members of the Hamline University community, and others for the 2014 Alkire Symposium.
Date: November 4, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Website: http://www.hamline.edu/alkire/
Location: Hamline University Sundin Music Hall 1531 Hewitt Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota
Contact: Questions may be directed to hsb@hamline.edu or 651-523-2284.
EMail: hsb@hamline.edu
Date/Time Details: November 4, 2014 at 11:30AM
Fees/Admission: Free
Nov 4    Globalization: Ecolab's Journey
Alkire Symposium on International Business and Economics Globalization: Ecolab's Journey. Join our guest speaker, Vice President and Treasurer for Ecolab Inc. Ching-Meng Chew, as well as area business leaders, members of the Hamline University community, and others for the 2014 Alkire Symposium.
Date: November 4, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Website: http://hamline.edu/alkire
Location: Hamline University Sundin Music Hall, 1531 Hewitt Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104
Contact: Hamline School of Business 651-523-2284
EMail: hsb@hamline.edu
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, November 4, 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Nov 6    Leadership River Falls
LRF 
Date: November 6, 2014
Nov 6    Immaculee - Guest Speaker
Save the Date! Hear Immaculee's amazing story of survival, prayer, and forgiveness. Immaculee Ilibagiza is a Rwandan genocide survivor bringing a message of hope and her story of survival.
Date: November 6, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Saint Bridget's Catholic Church in River Falls
Date/Time Details: 6 pm
Nov 9 - Dec 14    GOOD NEIGHBORS: Annual Community Art show
Nearly 50 River Falls area artists are showing their work at this fantastic gallery site. Many artists...many mediums.
Date: November 9, 2014
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.riverfallspubliclibrary.org
Location: River Falls Public Library 140 Union St. Lower Level Gallery
Contact: Katie Chaffee Event and Gallery Coordinator 715 246-3496
EMail: katiec@riverfallspubliclibrary.org
Date/Time Details: November 9 - December 14 Starting at 10am weekdays, closing at 8pm Mon-Thurs and 6pm Friday; Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1-4pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Nov 11    Job Club
Network with other job seekers while learning tips to maximize your job search results.
Date: November 11, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Contact: St. Croix Valley Job Center: 186 County Road U, Suite 250 River Falls, WI 54022
Nov 11    Secrets from the Wings 7pm Tuesday, November 11
Backstage 'secrets' by LaMoine MacLaughlin, Director of the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts. Original sonnets in the Shakespearean style that imagine contemporary language reflections by some of Shakespeare characters as they waited to go onstage at The Globe Theater.
Date: November 11, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.riverfallspubliclibrary.org
Location: River Falls Public Library Lower Level 140 Union St.
Contact: Katie Chaffee Event and Gallery Coordinator 715 426-3496
EMail: katiec@riverfallspubliclibrary.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, November 11 7 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Nov 12    Miracle Man
Phi Mu - Miracle Man 
All proceeds benefit the Children's Miracle Network
 
Date: November 12, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: University Center - UWRF, Falcon's Nest 
EMail: anna.erikson@my.uwrf.edu
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, November 12 
7p.m. 
Fees/Admission: $3 in advance
$5 at the door 
Nov 15    7th Annual Upscale Holiday Market & Boutique
Artisan and Organic Wares ? Vintage Shabby Chic ? Fashion Jewelry ? Handmade Items ? Fine Things
Date: November 15, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: 914 Porter Avenue Eau Claire WI 54701-3814
Contact: Bobbi Jo Toy 715.831.1633
EMail: bobbijotoy@me.com
Date/Time Details: November 15 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free admission
Nov 15    Barn Dance - Sponsored by Community Arts Base
Don't miss a foot stomping good time at the annual Barn Dance! Featuring live music with a professional caller. 

November 15 - Grit Pickers 

Sponsored by River Falls Community Arts Base & River Falls Parks & Recreation
 
Date: November 15, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://riverfallscab.org
Location: 439 W. Maple St. (Academy) 
Date/Time Details: 7- 10 p.m.
Family Dance 7-8:30 p.m., Grown Up Dance 8:30- 10 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $5 Adults
$2.50 Children 12 & Under 
Nov 18    Job Club
Network with other job seekers while learning tips to maximize your job search results.
Date: November 18, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Contact: St. Croix Valley Job Center: 186 County Road U, Suite 250 River Falls, WI 54022
Nov 18    Business After Hours
Business After Hours is designed for Chamber members and community leaders to meet, generate new business leads, and share business information and ideas in a social atmosphere. 

If you have any questions about the Chamber, Business After Hours is a great time to come and learn more about the Chamber.   Members are encouraged to bring guests and to bring a door prize to be given away during the evening.  Free food and beverages available.


Date: November 18, 2014
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Royal Credit Union
Contact: For more information contact the River Falls Chamber of Commerce at 715-425-2533.
EMail: info@rfchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Start Time: 4:30pm
End Time:6:00pm
Fees/Admission: Free and open to all!
Nov 20    Fuddy Meers
Don't miss a production  of Fuddy Mears presented by RFHS Drama Club and RF Community Theatre.  

By: David Lindsay - Abaire 


Limited seating available. Please enter through East door off of the student parking lot. 
 
Date: November 20, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: RFHS Auditorium Stage 
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 20 - 22 
Fees/Admission: $3 Students 
$6 Adults 

Tickets available at the door. General Admission. 
Nov 21    Chamber Coffee
Share what is new with your business and hear what is new with other members. Stop by for the whole hour or just for a few minutes and enter to win a great door prize.

 If you are interested In sponsoring an upcoming Chamber Coffee please contact the Chamber.

Date: November 21, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: City Hall Training Room
Contact: Marissa Ostern 715-425-2533
EMail: marissa@rfchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Start Time: 8:30 a.m.
End Time: 9:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE
Nov 21    Fuddy Meers
Don't miss a production  of Fuddy Mears presented by RFHS Drama Club and RF Community Theatre.  

By: David Lindsay - Abaire 


Limited seating available. Please enter through East door off of the student parking lot. 
 
Date: November 21, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: RFHS Auditorium Stage 
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 20 - 22 
Fees/Admission: $3 Students 
$6 Adults 

Tickets available at the door. General Admission. 
Nov 21    Jack Klatt & Cat Swingers
Check out the coolest Cat - Jack Klatt & Cat Swinger. 
Date: November 21, 2014
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Junior's Bar & Restaurant 
Date/Time Details: Friday, November 21 
8 pm 
Fees/Admission: FREE
Nov 22    Christmas Mini (Photo) Sessions - Reverie Photography Fundraiser for Kinnickinnic Backpack Program
Book your 15 minute "mini session" with Reverie Photography on Saturday, November 20th  at Riley's Growing in Style. For $35 you will recieve 1-3 Digital  Files for Christmas Cards. Appointment required. 

100% Proceeds goes to the Kinnickinnic Backpack Program. 
Date: November 22, 2014
Time: 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.reveriephoto.com/myreverie/2014/11/6/kinnickinnic-backpack-program-fundraiser
Location: Riley's Growing in Style 
Contact: 715-245-0239
EMail: info@reveriephoto.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, November 22
10-12:30 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 
Fees/Admission: $35 for 15 minute 
Nov 22    Fuddy Meers
Don't miss a production  of Fuddy Mears presented by RFHS Drama Club and RF Community Theatre.  

By: David Lindsay - Abaire 


Limited seating available. Please enter through East door off of the student parking lot. 
 
Date: November 22, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: RFHS Auditorium Stage 
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 20 - 22 
Fees/Admission: $3 Students 
$6 Adults 

Tickets available at the door. General Admission. 
Nov 22    Guayaba
Guayaba Tropical Band 
Date: November 22, 2014
Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Junior's 
Date/Time Details: 8-11p 
Fees/Admission: FREE
Nov 25    Job Club
Network with other job seekers while learning tips to maximize your job search results.
Date: November 25, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Contact: St. Croix Valley Job Center: 186 County Road U, Suite 250 River Falls, WI 54022
Nov 27    Thanksgiving
Traditional Turkey Dinner
Chef Carved Roasted Turkey & Smoked Ham, Angus Beef Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sage Dressing, Green Bean Casserole & More!

Home-Made Desserts
Warm Apple Crisp, Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel Sauce and Fresh Baked Pumpkin & Pecan Pies



Make Your Reservations Today!
Date: November 27, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.thewestwind.com
Location: West Wind Supper Club
EMail: kevin@thewestwind.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 29th
Nov 28    Danger Rangers - Live Music
Don't miss local favorites "The Danger Rangers" 
Date: November 28, 2014
Location: Johnnie's Bar
 
Date/Time Details: Friday, November 28th 
7p 
Fees/Admission: FREE
Nov 28    River Dazzle

 Kick off the holiday season with great events occurring throughout the day! 
There are many activities the whole family will love.

17th Annual River Dazzle 

  • 1-4 p.m. Santa & Mrs. Claus at Riverwalk Mercantile (176 Riverwalk) along with Reindeer, Camel, & Llamas at Veteran’s Park
  • 1-5:30 p.m. 9th Annual Chili Cook-off ~ at participating restaurants and retail shops; pick up a tasting card from any of the participating locations. Drawing at 6:15 p.m. at Veteran's Park - must be present to win.
  • 2-6 p.m. Free Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides - Loading will be at Heritage Park 
  • 4-5:45 p.m. Strolling Carolers visit various locations on Main Street. 
  • 6:30 p.m River   Dazzle Parade Main Street- River Falls 


Parade Form 
Chili Crawl Information for Businesses 
Sponsor Form 

Date: November 28, 2014
Time: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:

DOWNTOWN RIVER FALLS, WI



 

Contact: 715-425-2533
EMail: maranda@rfchamber.com
Date/Time Details:

Friday, November 28th 

Fees/Admission: Photos with Santa $4
Nov 29    Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday November 29th | 8am - 12pm

For kids of all ages, come and have breakfast with Santa!
Tell him all about your wishlist for Christmas.

Breakfast items include: pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit & juice. 
Adults $7.95  |  Children 10 & Under $4.50

Reservations appreciated, 715.425.8100
Date: November 29, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.thewestwind.com
Location: West Wind Supper Club
Contact: 715.425.8100
EMail: info@thewestwind.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, November 29th | 8AM-12PM