Name: 11th Annual JA Heroes Gala
Start: 2026-11-12
End: 2026-11-12

Find Kobe's Japanese in the Oakwood Malls Cafe Court to experience their delicious veggies and meat. This Japanese grill will have you experience Chicken, Beef, and Shrimp Teriyaki like never before! Vegetarian friendly.

Kobe's Japanese

Speedy’s is a one-stop destination that combines convenience, quality, and authentic flavor. This locally loved spot operates as a gas station and convenience store with an added twist — a drive-thru taqueria serving fresh, made-to-order Mexican food.

Speedy Taocs

House of Gouda stands out as a top-tier spot for charcuterie enthusiasts, providing a wide range of cheeses and supplies to elevate the charcuterie experience. Established in February 2023, our primary goal is to provide customers with premium and reliable products.

In February of 2024, we added an ice cream parlor that complements our savory selection, catering to a range of preferences and events.

House of Gouda

Your local axe throwing venue in the Eau Claire/ Chippewa Valley. Section 715 is a must stop destination if you're looking to add a little bit of excitement to your visit. Come throw something with us!

Section 715 Throwing Co.

Eau Claire Games & Arcade is a social gaming, family fun center, and cafe open 365 days a year. With refurbished pinball machines and plenty of other classic arcade games, it's your new home away from home to have good ol' fashion gaming fun.

They also have a fantastic event space that can hold over 100 people. It would be perfect for your next team building activity, birthday party, or friends/family gathering.

Eau Claire Games and Arcade

Welcome to your premier billiards destination in Eau Claire. Enjoy high-quality billiards, darts, good eats, drinks and a fun, casual atmosphere!

Eau Claire Billiards Bar and Grill

Micon Cinemas Eau Claire offers movie goers a red-carpet experience, from handcrafted food to locally brewed beverages that can be enjoyed in our VIP lounge or in the comfort of our reclining seats. Enjoy superior sound and imagery, luxury recliners, and reserved seating in our state-of-the-art auditoriums. Movies at Micon Cinemas are all about the sights, sounds, flavors, and comfort. Enjoy discounted movies every Tuesday with Micon’s $5 Tuesday on all showtimes for both Adult and Youth Admission. Whether you are on a date night or with your family and friends, Micon Cinemas is a destination where everyone is a VIP.

Micon Cinemas Eau Claire

Olympic Flame in Eau Claire is a mecca for all things Greek. However, they have a number of American dining options as well for the less adventurous in the family. Enjoy Mediterranean dishes, alongside American favorites for a flavorful food combination.

The Olympic Flame

Today, the Olive Garden family of 800+ restaurants is evolving the brand with their customers' favorites in mind. With reinvigorated dishes, a refreshed website, a restructured logo, and remodeling of select restaurants, they aim to make every guest experience feel more like modern Italy. Keeping with modern-day Italian traditions, they're expanding their menu to provide more choices, variety and better-for-you options. This food is prepared with fresh ingredients presented simply with a focus on flavor and quality that is uniquely Italian. They also believe that life is better together and they know everyone is happiest when you're with family. Whether that's family by relation or by choice; traditional, blended or extended; neighbors, coworkers or teams; friends, groups or just "the gang." They love everyone like family. And, at Olive Garden this approach extends beyond their favorite dishes, promoting togetherness in everything they do. The end result is a dining experience that's casual, yet stylish, creating an atmosphere of openness, spontaneity and generosity.

Olive Garden

Around the corners from Oakwood Mall, this Monk's Bar & Grill features a beautiful view of a private lake and offers abundant dining space for their guests. You can find them right off Hwy53 just before the Golf Rd. exit. Loaded with more than 20 TVs, sports fans won't miss any of the game's action when visiting. Paired with their always great food and service, you will never want to leave. With seating for more than 250 people, families and avid sports fans alike will enjoy the authentic Wisconsin sports atmosphere in their spacious dining and bar areas. Book your private events, business gatherings, or special events here - there's a separate dining area and banquet menu available just for your specific needs. They have all the same tasty gourmet Monkburgers, fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps and appetizers that you can get in the Wisconsin Dells.

Monk's Bar & Grill

Located in western Wisconsin, Eau Claire offers sports planners a destination that's easy to reach, easy to navigate, and ready to host. Just 90 minutes from the Minneapolis–St. Paul area and within driving distance of Chicago, Eau Claire is well positioned to welcome teams, athletes, and fans from across the Midwest.

A versatile mix of indoor and outdoor venues supports events across a wide range of sports and competition levels, with tournament-ready fields, courts, ice facilities, pools, trails, and large-scale indoor spaces. Hotels, restaurants, venues, and visitor amenities are conveniently located throughout the community, making it easy for teams to get where they need to be throughout the event.

Visit Eau Claire's sports team works alongside event organizers to help bring the details together, connecting planners with venues, accommodations, local resources, and destination support.

And there's plenty waiting beyond the competition. Eau Claire's walkable downtown, local restaurants and breweries, miles of trails, public art, live music, family attractions, and the Chippewa River give athletes and their families more to experience between games and after the final whistle.

Eau Claire has the facilities to host the event and the destination experience to make the trip worth it.**** Bring the competition, bring the crowd, and come as you are — Eau Claire is ready to host.

Visit Eau Claire

This gala will honor Brandon Riechers and Charlie Grossklaus for their exceptional leadership, community impact, and commitment to expanding opportunities for young people. Celebrate Royal Credit Union's longstanding partnership and support of Junior Achievement.

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