An increasing number of children stay at home with no supervision after school or during school breaks. They are left to find their own activities and companionship. The Boys and Girls Clubs offer a safe, positive, and productive place for children to go during these times.
Staff and volunteers offer free tutoring and homework help, and youth members participate in activities that focus on five core areas: Character & Leadership, Education & Career, Health & Life Skills, The Arts, and Sports, Fitness, & Recreation.
Since 2004, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Chippewa Valley have positively impacted the lives of more than 5,200 youth, expanding from one club in Eau Claire to locations in Chippewa Falls, Black River Falls, and Menomonie.
The Boys and Girls Clubs wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for the support of our community. If you’re interested in learning more, or if you would like to support the club by donating or volunteering, visit their website and make a difference in a child’s life today.
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Toyota Black Friday 2015 at Markquart Toyota
The Black Friday Sales Event is going on now at Markquart Toyota! Get up to $750 Bonus Cash towards the finance or lease of select 2015 models, on top of all other offers!
Qualified customers can get an extra $750 off the following 2015 models:
Or, you can get an extra $500 bonus cash towards the financing or lease of a 2015 Toyota RAV4.
Hurry in to Markquart Toyota to see what other great deals we have for Toyota’s Black Friday Sales Event! It’s only going on until November 30, so visit us today off HWY 53 between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls!
Feed My People Food Bank – Markquart Gives Back
You may not realize it, but more 70,000 people living in west-central Wisconsin relied on food received from programs supplied by Feed My People Food Bank in 2014. Feed My People Food Bank bridges the gap between food manufacturers and hunger-relief organizations to help put food on the table for these families.
Feed My People “rescues” food before it goes to waste and distributes it to food pantries, community meal sites, shelters, etc. They also assist Meals on Wheels with distributing food boxes to individuals who are homebound, and provide over 2,000 meals to students on the weekends when school meals aren’t available.
Their large warehouse and six refrigerated trucks enable them to distribute food to these other hunger-relief organizations. And, without the surrounding community, none of it would be possible. Local farmers, retailers, and companies donate food and products, while individuals can help by donating their time and money. According to Assistant Director, Suzanne Becker, “every $1 donated equals $10 worth of food.” If you’re interested in volunteering or donating, visit the Feed My People website!
What is the Toyota Smart Key?
The Toyota Smart Key allows the driver to unlock and start the vehicle without actually using the key. As long as the key fob is in your pocket or purse, you can simply use the touch of a finger to unlock your driver door, passenger doors, and trunk, as well as start the engine.
Use Toyota Smart Key to Unlock Your Doors
This will only work if you have the key fob on you as it is unique to your vehicle and “signals” to your vehicle that you have permission to open and start it. However, it is still nice to not have to physically get your keys out every time you want to open the doors – especially come winter time!
Starting Your Car with Push Button Start
To start the engine, the key fob can be in your pocket, in your purse, or simply in the vehicle. From there the vehicle must be in park. Just put your foot on the brake and press the Engine Start Stop button. When you’re ready to turn your vehicle off, just put it in park and press the button again.
The Toyota Smart Key system is available on many new Toyota models at Markquart Toyota near Eau Claire. Simply ask your Product Specialist for availability and more information!
Markquart Gives Back Launches for 2015
It’s that time of year again. The weather is getting cooler, Holiday shopping commercials have begun, and 98.1 is playing Christmas music already. In addition, We are excited to bring back Markquart Gives Back.
Markquart has been blessed by the support of a great community, and now we want to give back by helping organizations that serve those who need it most. So, from November 12 until Christmas, Markquart Motors and Markquart Toyota are donating $100 for every new and used vehicle we sell. We have a goal of $50,000, and the money will support the following organizations:
The Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley
Providing a safe, positive and productive place for youth to go after school and during school breaks.
Feed My People Food Bank
Rescuing food before it is wasted & distributing it to people in our community who struggle with hunger.
Chippewa Valley Free Clinic & Open Door Clinic
Providing basic health services to members in our community with no reasonable health care alternative.
With your help we hope to raise over $50,000!
What is Toyota Entune?
Entune™ is the name of Toyota’s audio and tech packages. There are four of these packages including Entune Audio, Entune™ Audio Plus, Entune™ Premium Audio, and Entune™ Premium JBL® Audio.
Depending on the Toyota model and the wants and needs of the driver, these audio systems offer everything you need to stay connected while driving. Some of the most popular features include, Bluetooth®/streaming, iPod®/USB2.0/AUX, advanced voice recognition, navigation, and the Entune™ App Suite. The complete list of each package’s features is as follows:
All of this is available on either a 6.1-inch or 8-inch touchscreen
The difference between Entune™ and the Entune™ App Suite is that the Entune™ App Suite is an available feature within an Entune™ Premium Audio or Entune™ Premium JBL® Audio package. This app suite allows you to access apps like Slacker Radio, iHeartRadio, Facebook Places, Pandora®, Yelp®, and more.
If you need more information on what these various packages offer, contact a Product Specialist at Markquart Toyota at 715-834-4440.
Beat the Car Dealers at Their Own Game
In the environment of outrageous offers and professional negotiators, cutting through the hype can be difficult. So, what should you do? Ignore the hype, and power your decision with reason and research.
You deserve a low price, a fair trade, and affordable payments all explained in a simple, straight-forward way. That is exactly how we do it at Markquart Toyota. Our sales process is designed to explain what you are paying and how we arrived at that price.
We give you everything you need to make an intelligent decision. So, if you’re more impressed by reason and research rather than a giant gorilla or a lot full of balloons, Markquart Toyota would love to assist you in finding a great vehicle with affordable payments. Visit us just of HWY 53 between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls.
We are happy to announce that construction is complete on Markquart Toyota’s service department lanes near Eau Claire! Over the last four years, we have seen our service department customer base double in size, which led to the need for improvement and expansion.
Improvements include more parking stalls, more office space, and some new equipment. In fact, we’ve increased the space in our service lanes by 50%, allowing up to eight vehicles to pull into the stalls on the left and additional room on the right. This was all in an effort to aid the flow of traffic and reduce congestion – making your service appointments flow more smoothly!
Thank you for working with us through these upgrades! We look forward to continuing to serve you with our updated, larger facility!
5ive for Women Workshop & Networking Event
On Tuesday, November 3 5ive for Women of the Chippewa Valley is hosting a workshop and networking event at Markquart Toyota. This is a free event for women who’d like to learn more about balancing the five areas of faith, family, friends, fitness, and finance.
A reception starts at 6:30 PM, and the Publisher & Editor in Chief, Jen Theisen, will speak at 7 PM on how a community of women can achieve more than they can imagine! There is no dress code, just come prepared to learn and meet some other great ladies!
5ive for Women is the Chippewa Valley’s premier magazine for women aimed at empowering and uplifting women through insightful articles and thought-provoking features. The magazine emphasizes the five areas of faith, family, friends, fitness, and finance.
This year’s Women Rock event will take place at Florian Gardens on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 from 4 PM – 9 PM. This is a ladies night out that supports the fight against breast cancer and all proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.
There are a ton of fun activities and great hors d’oeuvres planned. Enjoy a Lickety-Split Suppers demonstration by Chef Laurel of Mega Co-op, a wine-tasting experience, live and silent auctions, and Ask the Doctor presented by Mayo Clinic Health System. Then, enjoy the 5ive for Women Fashion Show followed by dessert!
The entry fee is $10 at the door, and all attendees will receive a special gift. This is a great way to spend a night out with other women all while supporting a great cause! Visit spectrumwomenrock.com, and the Women Rock Facebook page to stay up-to-date on this awesome event!
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