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Eau Claire
Saturday, July 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Feed My People Food Bank hosted its 6th annual Operation Picnic starting Friday to raise funds for food needs over the summer. Over 60 volunteers from community partners—Royal Credit Union and Scheels—helped package food at the pantry and set up a pop-up site while donations through July 21 will be matched to help fund 200,000 meals. WEAU
- ➤ Memorial High’s first graduating class from 1958 gathered Friday at Wild Ridge Golf Course’s conference room—sharing 67 years of memories as alumni recalled their school days. Joanne Baker and other graduates said the reunion felt like coming home and promised to continue meeting as long as any classmates remain. WEAU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The LE Phillips Public Library has launched a new Community languages collection featuring books in French, Hmong, Ojibwe and Spanish for native speakers — a project developed after local surveys showed that students speak over 20 languages in the region. Officials say the collection will help honor the area's history and preserve its cultural heritage. WEAU
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is awarding $1.6 million in grants to 14 local organizations to support entrepreneurs. Eau Claire’s Community and Economic Development Associates will use its $50,000 for a Rural Business Innovation Lab—while Black River Falls’ First Nations Community Financial uses $200,000 to expand on-the-road training for Native, women-owned, and small businesses. News8000.com
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eau Claire is hosting Ride Across Wisconsin's 10th Anniversary ride today in Phoenix Park—this event uses a new loop route that offers rides of 180 miles, 100 miles, and 13.5 miles for all ages. Cyclists will start at 6:00 a.m. while families begin riding at 9:30 a.m.—registration profits support Wisconsin Bike Fed. WQOW
- ➤ Today, dozens of bodybuilders will compete at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire for the fifth Wisconsin Warrior Natural Classic. The event features two groups, with professionals starting at 10 a.m. at (RCU Theater) competing for cash prizes and medals and amateurs earning a chance to move to the professional level in the future. WQOW
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Country Jam USA
July 16-19 — Country Jam USA Festival Grounds — Ticket options available — Experience euphoria with headliners Bailey Zimmerman, Cole Swindell, and Sam Hunt in an unforgettable country music weekend.
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Country Jam USA - Wisconsin
3:30-5:30 AM — Country Jam, Eau Claire — Tickets start at $314 — Experience top country artists including Bailey Zimmerman and Chase Rice at this summer festival.
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Country Jam USA - Wisconsin Featuring Cole Swindell, Dylan Scott, and Sara Evans
1-5:30 a.m. — Country Jam, Eau Claire, WI — Tickets starting at $314 — Enjoy an exciting night of country music with top artists in a vibrant atmosphere.
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The Gilmore Family Band Live Show
7-10 p.m. — Fox Run Tavern — Cost info not specified — Experience the musical journey of Shannon and Jason Gilmore in a lively tavern setting.
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Wisconsin PPA Challenger Tournament
7 p.m. — Lake Hallie Pickleball @ Gower Park — $15 grounds pass — Experience top-tier pickleball action with exciting prize purses up for grabs.
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Once More, Autumn Concert
9 p.m.-3 a.m. — Mousetrap Tavern — Free entry — Experience a night of indie and alternative sounds featuring Once More, Autumn, Green, and Two Castles.
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Summer Sunday Concert Series: Petrichord Live
7-8 p.m. — The Plus — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful blend of original and cover folk tunes by sibling duo Petrichord on a summer Sunday evening.
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Lyrical Hysterical Comedy Show with Maxwell Strozzi
8:00-9:45 p.m. — The Plus — $10 tickets, free drink for first 20 — Experience a unique blend of music and comedy with a local flair featuring Maxwell Strozzi.
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1st Annual Gluten Free Bash
11 AM – 2 PM — Forage — Free entry — A gluten-friendly outing featuring savory eats, sweet treats, and community connections for food lovers.
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We Care Eau Claire - Back to School Event
9 a.m.-7 p.m. — Phoenix Park — Free entry — Help local families by donating and packing backpacks for children returning to school.
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