Common Grounds: A JONAH Coffee Chat
2026-03-17 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-03-24 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-03-31 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-04-07 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-04-14 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-04-21 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-04-28 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago)
Join the Voices United Task Force for a coffee chat every Tuesday morning from 8:00-9:00am at the JONAH Office.

Interfaith Green Teams Meeting
2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-15 10:00 - 11:00
Location for meeting varies. Contact etf.jonah@gmail.com for more info!
Learn about Interfaith Green Teams here: https://jonahjustice.org/2025/08/interfaith-green-team-eau-claire/

Mental Health Task Force Meeting
2026-03-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-16 16:00 - 17:00
Contact Lynn Buske at cvjonahorganizer@gmail.com to participate anytime!
Learn more about the Mental Health Task Force here: https://jonahjustice.org/mental-health-task-force/

Eau Claire City Council President Forum
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:00
Hear from the two candidates for Eau Claire City Council President, Scott Rogers and Jeremy Gragert, at a community forum hosted by JONAH’s Voices United Task Force, along with Chippewa Valley Votes, the League of Women Voters, and JONAH’s Task Force Chairs. Moderated by Tashai Atkins, Executive Director of Community Table.

Birding to Change the World
2026-03-28
The Environmental Task Force invites you to hear from author Trish O’Kane on her book, “Birding to Change the World” and how birding led her to environmental advocacy work. At the L.E. Phillips library. More details coming soon.

Affordable Housing Task Force Meeting
2026-04-02 17:30 - 19:00
Meetings are hybrid. If you are attending in person, we meet at First Congregational Church, 310 Broadway; come in the Broadway Street entrance/ramp, and the library will be straight ahead. Contact Susan Wolfgram (wolfgram.susanm@gmail.com) to attend via Zoom.
Learn more about the Affordable Housing Task Force here: https://jonahjustice.org/affordable-housing/

Fundraising Team Meeting
2026-04-07 13:00 - 14:00
Contact Joanne at jomellema@gmail.com to attend.
Learn about the Fundraising Team here: https://jonahjustice.org/other-teams/

Voices United Civic Action Task Force Meeting
2026-04-07 16:00 - 17:00
Voices United, JONAH’s Civic Action Task Force, meets every first Tuesday of the month at 4pm at the JONAH office and Zoom (hybrid). Contact co-chairs Kim (vlcekkr@yahoo.com) or Erin (erinries0@gmail.com) with questions.
Learn more about Voices United here: https://jonahjustice.org/voices-united-task-force/

2026 JONAH Film Fest
2026-04-08 - 2026-04-11
Save the date for a community film festival featuring a series of films on topics connected to justice work. Screenings will take place at multiple locations throughout the day, and all are free to attend. Full schedule and locations available here: https://jonahjustice.org/2026-film-fest/

Just Say Nope to Plastic
2026-04-09 18:30 - 19:30
Riverflow Refillery owner, Jordan Hauser, will be leading a discussion about the book, “Just say Nope to Plastic” written by local author, Brianna Capra of Menomonie. This book outlines the environmental impacts of single use plastics and offers solutions we can all implement. “Just say Nope to Plastic” is cleverly illustrated and engaging – a fun book about a serious topic.
Dotter’s Books, Thursday April 9th, 6:30PM

The Extraordinary Caterpillar Film
2026-04-11 14:00 - 16:00
Extraordinary Caterpillar Film April 11th, 2-4PM – You won’t want to miss this film at the LE Phillips Library Riverview Room about the amazing role that caterpillars play in nature. You will get a peek into the dazzling world of nature’s tiniest and mightiest superheroes. Sponsored by the LE Phillips library and the Chippewa Valley Biodiversity Partnership. Free and family friendly.

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-04-13 17:00 - 18:00
This meeting is for JONAH’s Executive Committee members to make decisions and guide the organization’s direction.

Religious Leaders Luncheon
2026-04-14 12:30 - 13:30
Location and topic varies every month. It is open to any person of any faith who sees themselves as a leader in their faith community. Contact Christine at christine@stjameseauclaire.org for the meeting details!
Learn more about the JONAH Religious Leaders here: https://jonahjustice.org/other-teams/

Book Club
2026-04-16 18:15 - 19:00
On Thursday, April 16, you’re invited to come discuss, “Stories Our Scars Tell: Hope, Healing, and Honesty about the Wounds We Carry” by Brittany Tinsley.
The Mental Health Task Force selected this book. Let us know you’re coming here.

EarthFest 2026
2026-04-18 10:00 - 16:00
EarthFest – April 18th, 10-4PM, Sonnentag Center, 1075 Menomonie St, EC
If you have been to EarthWeek Open House at the Brewing Projekt or are a total newbie – you will want to check out this community wide event. EarthFest is a free, family friendly event focused on sustainability: what is happening in the community and how you can get involved. There will be hands-on vendor exhibits, workshops and tours. Registration is required for the tours. Check out the website for all the details:
https://eau-claire-earth-fest.square.site/

JONAH Public Meeting
2026-04-20 17:30 - 19:30
JONAH Public Meetings are for new and longtime members! At 5:30pm, you’ll meet other JONAH members and hear updates on current work and local opportunities. Then at 6:30pm, you’ll learn a unique organizing skill to help in your own efforts to bring about social change. On April 20, the training topic is Who Is My Neighbor.
Register here for Zoom link!

Climate Anxiety: Mindfulness Practices for Effective Communication
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:15
Climate Anxiety? – Not sure how to talk about difficult topics? April 21, 6:00-7:15PM Join us as Ann Brand leads a mindfulness workshop to assist you in approaching these difficult topics in today’s world. This event is free but we ask that you register here.
Sponsored by the LE Phillips Library and JONAH Environmental Task Force

Amazing EC Cleanup
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00
Amazing EC Cleanup – April 25, 9-12PM Form a team and join in the big spring clean up in downtown Eau Claire. Thousands of individuals participate in the annual cleanup of riverways, parks and areas around Eau Claire. Register through EC Parks and Recreation.

Brat Stand Fundraiser
2026-04-25 10:00 - 18:00

Table Talk: The Criminal Legal System
2026-04-29 18:00 - 20:00
With or without personal experience, you’re invited to come ask questions and learn about the criminal legal system on Wednesday, April 29. This low-pressure event includes small groups of 4–5, conversation starters, people with lived experience at each table, and facilitators to support respectful dialogue. You’ll also hear about community resources and advocacy opportunities.
Learn more here.

Youth Interfaith Wellness Hangout
2026-05-01 18:00 - 21:00
All youth in grades 6-12 in Eau Claire County are invited to an interfaith wellness hangout on Friday, May 1! The evening will include:

Walking tacos
Free choice activities
Socializing
An invitation to be part of a youth-led mental health advocacy group

Please register here by April 26. Want to help? We need food and funds, and you can sign up here! Questions? Contact Sara Gannon <faithform@fpcec.org>
Brought to you by: JONAH’s Youth Mental Health Impact Group
Schedule
6-6:30pm opening and taco bar
6:30-8:30 activities
 Canine Therapy
 Arts and Crafts
 Quiet/Mindfulness/Yoga Room
 Athletics
 Board Games
 Video Games
 Nature Walk
 Drum Circle
8:30-9 closing, survey, prizes
