Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of July.
Good morning, Eau Claire.
The Rotary Club of Eau Claire is hosting Rainworks Bingo, an art hunt where residents visit Chippewa Valley locations to reveal hidden sidewalk art and earn stickers on a bingo card.
Submit your completed card by Friday, Sept. 11 to win prizes like monthly ice cream from Olson’s and Ramone’s.
Stand in the Light Memory Choir will hold its Summer Sings Series at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd on July 16 and 23 at 9:45 a.m. The event uses familiar tunes to help people with memory changes recall cherished memories — the group aims to counter dementia stigma.
Owen King has launched the Stanley Lang Memorial Foundation to award excellence in showmanship scholarships for 4-H and FFA exhibitors at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair—honoring Stanley Lang who died earlier this year in a fishing accident.
Dr. Oz and Rep. Van Orden visited Marshfield Medical Center and Chippewa Valley Technical College’s Health Education Center in Eau Claire on Thursday to spotlight rural healthcare plans.
They highlighted the Rural Health Transformation Program, which uses funds from a recently approved $50 billion initiative.
Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital Health and Clinic will open Tuesday, Sept.
22 in Chippewa Falls. The new 35,000 sqft facility offers emergency care, imaging services, lab tests and an on-site pharmacy — a project finished on time and on budget.
Eau Claire 19U legion baseball beat Viroqua at Carson Park on Jul.
9, drawing cheers from local fans. Regis girls basketball head coach Teddy Joas resigned, prompting upcoming changes for the team.
Tonight at Carson Park, the Eau Claire Express rallied to take the lead after a slow start against the Waterloo Bucks as fans enjoyed live musical interludes and a nostalgic ballpark atmosphere.
Ride Across Wisconsin
Ride Across Wisconsin — All day — Phoenix Park — Registration on website — A scenic cycling event with distances of 60, 100, and 175 miles through Chippewa Valley.
Mission Drive Street Party
4-8 p.m. — Basketball Court - North River Fronts — Bring your dish to pass — Enjoy great music, food, and community connections at the annual street party.
Country Jam USA - Day 2
12:00–22:00 — Country Jam USA Festival Grounds — Entry fee varies — Experience an iconic country music festival featuring top artists.
Country Jam USA - Day 3
12:00 PM – 11:59 PM — Country Jam USA Festival Grounds — Check event site for ticket details — Experience a day with the Texan country sound of Braxton Keith at this lively festival.
Sunday Funday: Late-Night Board Games
9 p.m. — The Plus — Free entry — Dive into a diverse board game library with demos, competitions, and prizes for all ages.
Intaglio Collagraph Print Making Workshop
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM — Decadent Gifts & Gallery — $27.38 — Explore textures and patterns in this hands-on printmaking workshop with all materials provided.
Sunday Funday: Late-Night Board Games
9 p.m. — The Plus — Free entry — Gather for an evening of fun with a vast library of board games and interactive gameplay.
Zak Toscani Live Comedy Show
7:00 PM — The Plus — $15 adv, $20 door — Experience the unique voice and wit of Zak Toscani in an intimate comedy setting.
37th Annual Charity Golf Outing
8:30 a.m. — Hickory Hills Golf Course — $100 — Enjoy a fun day of golfing, games, food, and networking while supporting a good cause.
Sunday Funday – Late-Night Board Games
9 p.m. — The Plus — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of board games with a vast library and fun prizes for all ages.
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