Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of April.
Good morning, Eau Claire.
The UW-Eau Claire Pickleball Club will host a tournament with the Pinky Swear Pack to raise funds for a nonprofit that supports kids with cancer.
The event includes 24 teams plus 50 participants and aims to help families affected by the disease.
At a forum in Eau Claire, Puentes/Bridges explained that 80% of Wisconsin’s milk is harvested by immigrant workers—emphasizing their vital role on local farms and in the community.
Middle school students from DeLong Middle School (host of the first Civics Bee in Eau Claire) competed on Saturday morning and qualified for state by answering questions on community issues.
Delegates from the Wisconsin Conservation Congress are asking residents to attend the spring hearing today at Memorial High School—voters will elect two delegate seats and hear DNR staff answer questions on issues including a proposal to reduce the Eau Claire Lake fishing limit.
Officials hope that turnout will improve after low attendance in recent years.
The first girls' AAU basketball program in Wisconsin celebrated its 40th season on Sunday at The Sonnentag Center as three generations of one family led Team Wisconsin.
The program started in Colfax in 1986 by Keith Noll and is now run by his grandson Jackson, helping over 1,200 players move on to college and 12 join the WNBA.
Whimsy Workshop: Inside Buildings and Furniture
6-8 p.m. — Decadent Gifts & Gallery — $22.13 — Unleash your creativity by drawing whimsical indoor scenes from your favorite characters.
R3 Recreational Sports Day
12:30-2:30 p.m. — Bowl Winkle's — Free entry — Enjoy a fun afternoon of unified bowling with R3 UCS students and teachers.
Trampled By Turtles Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $53.61 - $103.54 — Experience the energetic fusion of bluegrass and rock from this Duluth-based band.
Technique Tuesday - Whimsy Workshop: Wonky Vases and Florals
6-8 p.m. — Decadent Gifts & Gallery — $22.13 — Unleash creativity with stunning, colorful floral designs and unique vase creations.
Pre-Registration Deadline for Tournament
12:00 AM – 10:05 PM — Elite Karate Studios — Registration required — Submit pre-registration forms and payments to qualify for the tournament.
Purses with Purpose Silent Auction
5:30 p.m. — The Florian Gardens Conference Center — $45 — Enjoy dinner, drinks, and a silent auction featuring stylish purses for a great cause.
Eau Claire Extravaganza Card Show
11 a.m.-8 p.m. — Best Western Plus Eau Claire Conference Center — Free entry — Explore 125 tables of sports cards, memorabilia, and more at this vibrant card show.
Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society Show
April 26-27 — Eau Claire County Exposition Center — Admission varies — Explore the wonders of gems and minerals at this vibrant local show.
Technique Tuesday - Whimsy Workshop: Birds
6-8 p.m. — Decadent Gifts & Gallery — $22.13 — Create joyful and imaginative bird art with guidance from instructor Patricia A. Hawkenson.
Eau Claire Princess Day
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Best Western Plus Eau Claire Conference Center — Ticket required — Experience joy, laughter, and magic with royal songs, stories, and crafts.
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