Good Day
Eau Claire
Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Trinity Equestrian Center is seeking volunteers to support its expanding Adaptive Riding and Reminiscing on the Ranch programs, which now offer more sessions and extended months for dementia education — applications are accepted online and orientation takes about six weeks. WQOW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local romance author Ashley Miles discussed her book Messy Beautiful on Hello Wisconsin and shared insights about love and second chances. Fans met her at the Altoona Public Library at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, where books were available for purchase. WEAU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Pablo Center in Eau Claire won a $900,000 grant for its STEAM youth education program after a government funding package passed Tuesday. Executive director Monica Frederick said the money will help expand its educational and community programs, including open doors + VetTix initiatives. WEAU
- ➤ UW-Eau Claire accounting students will offer free income tax help through VITA for those earning $67,000 or less on Fridays: March 6 + March 13 + March 20 + March 27 + April 3 at the Davies Center dining area. Registration and required documents are needed. WEAU
- ➤ Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School honored educator Jenny Kron with a Golden Apple award for 17 years of teaching in the Eau Claire Area School District. The school and Kron each received $500 from Security Financial Bank and the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation. WEAU
- ➤ Flynn Elementary hosted its annual Principal in Training event this week, where third grader Maddie served as honorary principal on Thursday morning to help raise funds for free yearbooks and lead classroom visits (the only district school to hold this fundraiser). WQOW
- ➤ At Altoona Middle School, 7th and 8th grade students participated in JA for a Day on Thursday, visiting booths from around 20 local businesses. They explored various career paths and learned essential job skills (resume writing and interview techniques) to help plan their futures. WEAU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Feb. 5, Cloverbelt Conference games brought intense matchups as Regis squared off with McDonell while Colfax battled Mondovi in girls basketball, and boys contests featured Elk Mound versus Stanley-Boyd along with hockey games where Eau Claire North hosted Chippewa Falls and ECA Stars faced Medford. WEAU
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Twilight Bowl Performance
7:30 p.m. — Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild — Ticket information available — Experience the magic of live theater with the Twilight Bowl presentation.
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xox-EAU 5K Fun Run
Run the delightful xox-EAU 5K — 8 a.m. — River Prairie Park — Entry fee required — Enjoy lighthearted exercise in a vibrant community run.
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Ben Mulwana Concert
7:15 PM — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $20 — Experience soul-filled storytelling through music with Ben Mulwana on his 'Soul Case' tour.
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Jessica Schoettle Book Release & Signing Event
6:15 PM to 8:00 PM — Dotters Books — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of Jessica's heartfelt book series about motherhood and personal growth.
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CVSO: Peter and the Wolf - Traditional Concert
2-5 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — Explore the magic of orchestral music with Prokofiev’s enchanting tale alongside student artwork displays.
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Whitney Cummings: Big Baby
7-10 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $40+ — Enjoy an evening of laughs with acclaimed comedian Whitney Cummings.
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Millennial Dance Party
10 PM – 5 AM — The Plus — $10 entry includes a free drink — Dance the night away with nostalgic tunes from the Millennial era.
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Pizza Buffet and Open Mic Fundraiser
3-6 p.m. — The Plus — $15 for all-you-can-eat pizza — Enjoy live performances while supporting UWEC's Fostering Success program.
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~ Benjamin Graham
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