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Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers from the Can Do Canines program trained assistance dogs—aged 6 weeks to about 2.5 years—to handle the busy environment at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport on Friday; this training, now in its third year at the airport, helps the dogs learn to work in high-stress settings. WEAU
- ➤ Sexual assault awareness month is ending but local groups continue to support survivors across Chippewa Valley. Local resources like CASA at UW-Eau Claire and the Family Support Center offer help with legal, medical and safety options — they stress that survivors should not feel guilty about their reactions. WEAU
- ➤ Half a dozen service dogs were trained at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport this morning by volunteers from Can Do Canines who simulated airport procedures like TSA screening, boarding, and baggage claim— the exercise is the third annual event designed to help the dogs adjust to travel situations. WQOW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Eau Claire police arrested 32-year-old Andrey Yakovlevich Sichuga after he tried entering Putnam Heights Elementary School at 11 a.m. on April 24—officers said he ignored a ban from district property and resisted a traffic stop that uncovered a handgun in his vehicle. WIProud
- ➤ Dunn and Eau Claire County Sheriff's Offices warn residents about a deputy scam where callers claim fines are due and push for payment via apps or gift cards — authorities advise that no money or personal information be shared. WQOW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Eau Claire’s Reverb Music Festival is taking a year off as organizers retool the event using new grant funding and a busy schedule with Country Jam and Summer Jam — plans show the festival will resume next year. WEAU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials announced that road closures will be in effect for the Eau Claire Marathon today and April 27. Several key streets, including Madison and Graham, will be closed with restrictions beginning Saturday at 8:00 p.m.—the closures will extend into Sunday morning and afternoon. WEAU
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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.
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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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Haven Church End of Year Party
6-8 p.m. — Action City — $15 — Celebrate the end of the year with pizza, soda, and trampoline fun for families at Action City.
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Live Music with Sue Orfield
7-10 p.m. — The Lakely — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of soulful saxophone sounds influenced by blues, jazz, and more from a seasoned performer.
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Dixon's Mother's Day Brunch
11:00 AM — Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery and Orchard — Tickets selling fast — Celebrate Mom with a delightful buffet and live music in a charming winery setting.
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Cathy Reitz & 7 Swing Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — 2 Roots Art & Wine Gallery — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxing evening with Cathy Reitz and the band featuring a blend of vocals and horns.
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The Beach Boys Concert
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $83.59 - $138.60 — Experience surf rock legends Mike Love and Bruce Johnson performing classic hits from their 6+ decades of music.
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1st Annual Chippewa Valley Dementia Conference
8 a.m.-4 p.m. — The Florian Gardens Conference Center — $25 // $50 with CEUs — Explore critical resources and presentations on dementia care and support.
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Abstract Watercolor Class
6-8 p.m. — Decadent Gifts & Gallery — $45+ — Explore abstract watercolor techniques with a renowned artist and create a unique composition.
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Pint-Sized Concert with Two High Strung
7-8 p.m. — The Brewing Projekt — Free entry — Enjoy local music, craft brews, and community spirit with Two High Strung.
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