Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
Good morning, Eau Claire.
The historic Oatman Filling Station, a small house-style gas station run by a father-son duo from the 1930s, still stands in Eau Claire despite its pumps being removed in 1998.
It was reseided 20 years ago to preserve this rare pre-1940 station for future generations.
Today, UW-Eau Claire Student Senate hosts a forum for ECASD school board candidates in Centennial Hall Room 1415 (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.).
The event offers local voters a chance to hear from candidates ahead of the April 7 election.
Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez marked the Affordable Care Act’s 16th anniversary Monday in Eau Claire by noting the law’s role in keeping residents covered while nearly 20,000 lost coverage (after subsidies ended) and encouraged locals to discuss community healthcare needs with elected officials.
Bags to Bunnies Workshop
10 AM – 12 PM — Decadent Gifts & Gallery — Cost details not specified — Create adorable posable bunnies from recycled materials with expert guidance.
Poliça Live at The Plus
7 PM - 1 AM — The Plus — $20 adv, $30 door — Experience the hypnotic indie-pop soundscapes of Poliça alongside the atmospheric layering of The Nunnery.
CVAS Business Meeting
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Hobbs Observatory — Membership dues apply — Discuss astronomy and participate in community events with fellow enthusiasts.
SIXTIESMANIA Tribute Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $39-$60 — Experience the energetic hits of the sixties from bands like The Beatles, Stones, and Beach Boys performed live.
Chippewa Valley Bee Expo
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM — Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds — $15 for 1 day, $20 for 2 days; FREE for ages 10/under — Discover the buzz about beekeeping and pollinator-friendly practices at this educational expo.
Win Something Weird! A Live Comedy Game Show with Mackenzie Bublitz
7-8:45 p.m. — The Plus — $10 entry — Compete in a quirky trivia showdown with a chance to win cash and unique prizes while enjoying local music and comedy.
59th Eau Claire Jazz Festival Concert Series
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $25.96 - $38.18 — Immerse in a vibrant jazz weekend featuring acclaimed musicians Byron Stripling and Wycliffe Gordon with a collaborative ensemble.
20th Annual Jeanne Richie Memorial Puddle Jump 5k
8:00 AM — Phoenix Park — Check website for entry fees — Participate in a lively 5k run supporting Longfellow Elementary School's wellness and academic programs.
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