Good morning, Eau Claire.

On Tuesday night, just after her 15th birthday, Seirra Whitehouse celebrated at her family cabin near New Auburn — the event featured a private concert by country musician Chris Kroeze arranged by Minnesota nonprofit Wishes and More after a serious health scare earlier this year.

The Eau Claire County Fair begins this week with youth projects showcased ahead of public admission.

Judges reviewed entries Tuesday — the fairgrounds will open to the public Thursday with shows, rodeos and auctions continuing through Sunday.

Pablo Center at the Confluence is debuting its first Broadway subscription bundle with Legally Blonde The Musical, Shucked, and SIX as part of Season 9.

The nonprofit theater also plans additional shows like Outlander in Concert and Mannheim Steamroller Christmas to support local arts programs.

UW-Eau Claire renamed its new five-story science building the Riverside Science Center to replace L.E.

Phillips Science Hall. The modern center will host classes for science, engineering and nursing as equipment moves this summer with student use starting fall 2027.

On July 14, the City Council approved two agreements to boost housing in Eau Claire—one selling undeveloped lots to Habitat for Humanity for affordable homes and the other transferring 31 acres to C and M Home Builders for a new neighborhood, marking the start of a multi-year housing initiative.

The Express won their sixth game by beating Waterloo 12-2, and Fall Creek native Brandon Jaenke signed with the Texas Rangers.

In Chippewa Falls, the American Legion Baseball 19U AAA Regional opened as the host lost 7-1 and Eau Claire fell 10-6 while golfers competed at the Wisconsin State Amateur.

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.