Good morning, Eau Claire.

Mr. Kitty’s Cat Café is celebrating its 200th cat adoption this week after reaching the milestone in less than a year, with two brothers Wiley and Elmer adopted together—marking its ongoing partnership with the Eau Claire Community Humane Association.

The café continues to care for a steady group of cats to help them find loving homes.

Local brewery owner Ryan Stolt—who has run Bloomer Brewing Company for 12 years—said the new 25% tariff on Canadian aluminum may increase his costs for cans and brewing equipment.

He explained that while distributors and retailers may also feel the impact, the final price for beer is not expected to rise by the same amount.

Educators at Venture Academy led a tree tapping project that taught students how to make maple syrup, and on Friday, March 14 families gathered for a pancake breakfast to taste the syrup—staff plan to continue the project in the future.

At the Eau Claire Children's Museum, kids use big blue blocks, LEGOs, and cardboard to test their ideas as they play and build during the 'Dream it, Build it' weekend, which started on Friday and runs until Monday evening — museum organizers say the event encourages creative learning.

Today the Osseo Rural Fire Department is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Bash at The Condensery to raise money for new self-contained breathing apparatuses—vital equipment for firefighter safety.

The event offers Irish food, music and raffles, with tickets at $75 and nearly $100,000 raised toward a $280,000 goal.

Voters in Wisconsin will head to the polls on April 1 for the Spring General Election, choosing a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice and a Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Early in-person absentee voting starts March 18 and continues until March 30 while requests must be made by March 27—ballots must reach polling places by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Wisconsin Sport Show 2025

The 18th annual Wisconsin Sport Show features over 150 vendors, presentations, and seminars at the Chippewa Valley Expo Center in Eau Claire, WI.

Live Music: Blacklight Sunburn at 1st & Goal Saloon

Enjoy a versatile performance by Blacklight Sunburn, a dynamic band from Eau Claire, offering customizable music experiences for various venue sizes.

UWEC Softball vs. Northwestern MN

4 PM — The Sonnentag — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting softball game featuring UWEC against Northwestern MN.

The Flaming Doublewides Live Performance

8 p.m. | The Plus | $10 suggested donation | Enjoy a night of swamp-rockin' tunes from Eau Claire's favorite cover band.

On-Site Tour of Senior Living Community

9 a.m.-7 p.m. | Oak Gardens Place | Free admission | Explore award-winning senior living benefits and activities at this top-rated community.

Technique Tuesday - Landscapes, Trees, & Water

6-8 p.m. — Decadent Gifts & Gallery — Cost of ticket required — Explore whimsical landscapes with guidance from a local artist in an intimate class setting.

Couples' Comedy Night Featuring Yakov Smirnoff and Mark Gungor

7:30 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $60+ — Enjoy an evening of laughter with legendary comedian Yakov Smirnoff and relationship expert Mark Gungor.

Mat Alano-Martin Live Comedy Show

8:00 PM — The Plus — $10 adv ($15 door) — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Mat Alano-Martin, sharing his unique stories from years on the road.

Junkin' Market Days - Eau Claire Spring 2025

4-7 p.m. — Eau Claire Event District — $5 admission, free for kids 12 and under — Discover a charming marketplace of vintage finds and unique goods from local vendors.

Midwest MetaParaCon

3 PM – 10 PM — 5150 Old Mill Plaza, Eau Claire, WI — Admission details pending — Dive into a captivating world of metaphysical and paranormal exploration.