Good Day
Eau Claire
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ DaaBIN Store is closing its Valley View Mall location and promises a fresh chapter — locals are encouraged to follow its social media for updates. The Chippewa Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Volume One will premiere its documentary detailing 50 years of Hmong resettlement in Eau Claire at the Pablo Center on Thursday, April 11. The 40-minute film (made with local partners) is free but requires an RSVP due to limited space. WQOW
- ➤ Downtown Eau Claire's river confluence (where the Chippewa and Eau Claire Rivers meet) shows a long local history from indigenous use and 1840s logging to 1884 floods and later revival. Revived with Phoenix Park in 2005, it now offers a scenic gathering spot for the community. WQOW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library is hosting Spring Break Week with activities like trivia, arts and crafts, movies + ping pong, book bedazzling, a pop-up planetarium, and an escape room. The free event runs from March 30 through April 4 to offer local kids a fun, engaging break from school. WEAU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Judge Chris Taylor, a nominee for the Wisconsin Supreme Court on the spring ballot, held a campaign stop at UW-Eau Claire Monday night and spoke with students + supporters about her strong record and judicial values. WQOW
- ➤ Eau Claire City Council voted on March 30 to partner with United Soccer Club to manage the Soccer Park pending state Innovation Funding approval—United Soccer Club will take over operations on July 1 to help close a $150,000 maintenance shortfall. The five-year deal may end early if both sides decide it is not beneficial. WEAU
- ➤ The DNR announces a call for volunteer safety education instructors for hunter/bow, ATV/UTV, boat and snowmobile courses today. Applicants must be over 18, have relevant experience, complete training and pass a background check (visit the DNR website for details). WEAU
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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.
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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.
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CVAS Business Meeting
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Hobbs Observatory — Membership dues apply — Discuss astronomy and participate in community events with fellow enthusiasts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Randy & John Lebrun Concert
7-10 p.m. — 2 Roots Art & Wine Gallery — No cover charge — Enjoy classic folk and rock tunes in a cozy gallery setting.
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