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Eau Claire
Sunday, May 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Middle school Girl Scouts in Fall Creek learned fly fishing, fly tying, and stream health in their fourth Stream Girls event — where sixth to eighth graders gained new skills with help from Trout Unlimited, UW-Stout Fly Fishing Club, and Beaver Creek Reserve. WEAU
- ➤ Bethlehem Lutheran Church holds its annual Walk For Hunger Nyre You fundraiser in Altoona, raising money for weekend food bags and for the high school food pantry for students. The event honors late Jim Nyre— a revered community figure whose legacy continues to bring local families together. WEAU
- ➤ The Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market opens Saturday at Phoenix Park and runs from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. throughout May. In June, the market will expand to include Wednesday and Thursday sessions along with its usual Saturday hours — a change announced by market manager Deidra Barrickman. WEAU
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ ADP Research showed that workers aged 16 to 24 with the same employer received a 10.7% wage increase while Wisconsin workers got only a 4.2% raise (ranking the state 44th nationally). The study also found that only six states had lower wage growth (a sign of slower wage gains in Wisconsin). WIProud
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, UW-E held its annual Astronomy Day as the science department teamed with the Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society to explain science topics like infrared light, radioactivity, telescopes, and meteorites. The event showed that science touches everyday life—teaching visitors that astronomy is not just about outer space while inviting summer visits to the society’s observatory. WEAU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Tony Evers appointed three new UW Board of Regents members—Tom Palzewicz, Linda Terwilliger, and Noah Fritz—to fill vacancies left by expired terms, with Palzewicz and Terwilliger set to serve until 2032 and Fritz until 2027. The governor said the appointments come at a key time as the UW works to help students and strengthen higher education in our state. WEAU
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ College sports saw significant action on May 3rd as UW-Eau Claire lost the WIAC women's lacrosse championship to Colorado College while UW-La Crosse defended their track and field titles and UW-Eau Claire finished second overall and swept UW-River Falls in baseball to close their season. In prep sports, Eau Claire North battled Grantsburg in a softball game. WEAU
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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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Higher Ground Wrestling: The Future Clash Tournament
7:00 PM — The Plus — $15-$25 — Witness the thrilling showdown for the Future Clash Championship as Matt Honey defends his title against emerging challengers.
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Clovers Daughter Concert
7:00 PM — The Plus — Free entry — Experience the heartfelt indie sounds of Noor Shami, a rising American Palestinian singer-songwriter.
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