Good morning, Eau Claire.

Residents will gather at Carson Park for National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug.

4 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will feature first responders, food and games, and sponsors like Caravel Autism Health will join to help promote community safety.

A weekend festival at Carson Park drew 3,760 visitors to the museum where free admission let them explore local history & enjoy a classic-themed ice cream shop that sold 63 gallons, boosting local businesses.

The Altoona Public Library is hosting a Muslim American Heritage Month display in July and has received both positive and negative feedback since its Facebook announcement.

Library director Olivia Morris said the exhibit will remain through the month while staff welcome respectful community input.

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire announced its new Riverside Science Center, a five-story academic building along the Chippewa River approved earlier this month by the UW System Board of Regents.

The facility will open in fall 2027 and serve as a hub for research and teaching.

Eau Claire’s pollinator project is on schedule as native plants grown since September need mowing (to allow seeds more sunlight); city officials say a couple more mowings will occur this year and one in spring to support full establishment next year.

Starting Saturday, Downtown Eau Claire parking will require payment after a 15-minute free period; users can pay via a parking app or kiosks with details available on zone options.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is hosting a roundtable today from 1-2 p.m. at Chippewa Valley Technical College’s Energy Education Center in Eau Claire to discuss federal Medicaid changes.

Community organizations & state officials will share their views on the new policy requirements.

The American Red Cross declared a national blood crisis as summer donations fell to a four-year low, prompting dozens of blood drives across Chippewa Valley and Northwest Wisconsin.

The Eau Claire center opens daily except Thursday to meet urgent needs, with Type O donations especially required.

Eau Claire Kubb player Scott Taylor, diagnosed with ALS in March, threw the winning shot for his team—the Reapers—at the U.S. national tournament and departed Monday for the World Championship in Sweden scheduled for July 31 and Aug.

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The Eau Claire 19U legion baseball team is preparing for its fifth consecutive state tournament appearance in Marshfield (their record remains strong) as the event nears.

The team is confident in its ability to compete effectively.

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.