Good morning, Eau Claire.

The Diversion and Deflection initiative in the Chippewa Valley (a Project Hope and Dunn with Substances program) has tripled its community contacts to help those facing mental health, drug, and homelessness challenges.

It supports law enforcement by connecting locals with resources and will launch a resource table this fall.

Residents filled the Community Cupboard at the Gather & Give drive organized by Northlakes Community Clinic on Wednesday night in Augusta, as donations of cereal, coffee, and canned soup helped meet local food needs amid rising prices.

On Wednesday, a free safety camp hosted by Mayo Clinic Health System offered Eau Claire kids a chance to learn electrical safety, choking response, and self defense for third- through fifth-grade students — organizers plan to hold the camp again next year.

High school students attend a biomedical exploration camp at UW-Eau Claire this week, where hands-on labs introduce new pathways in healthcare and biomedical engineering (the camp will return next month).

The American Red Cross declared a national blood supply crisis today and urged donors to help replenish critically low O-positive blood supplies; the agency noted it is only the second time it has declared this emergency.

Hundreds of kids attended the Sonnentag Center Wednesday for the 6th annual Ashton's Football Camp held by Head Coach Mark Adams in honor of his late son; the day featured drills and scrimmages while raising funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Marshfield.

Eau Claire 19U legion baseball is chasing their second win at the AAA state tournament against Sheboygan while the Cavaliers face Cadott and the Express aim to extend their win streak at their home series finish.

Local teams compete in regional contests this week for critical playoff spots.

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.