Good morning, Eau Claire.

Feed My People Food Bank reaffirmed its commitment to regional hunger relief as Indianhead Community Action Agency’s food pantries in Ladysmith and Medford will close on September 30.

The food bank will work with local partners—taking over TEFAP administration on October 1—to ensure families in 14 counties continue to have reliable access to food.

At an early Tuesday breakfast at Florian Gardens, local business leaders awarded the UW-Eau Claire Foundation the Paragon Award for economic development excellence.

Organizers said the award highlights the foundation's ongoing commitment to reinvesting locally — a key step for future progress.

Volunteers will gather this Saturday for Snapshot Day to tackle aquatic invasive species in lakes, rivers and streams using early detection methods.

Emily Heald from UW-Madison stressed its importance—participants will meet at 25 locations statewide to help control species like Eurasian watermilfoil and curly leaf pondweed.

City officials approved amendments to the new Century Zoning Code Update today that protect affordable housing while addressing tree canopy concerns—this decision follows the earlier city council approval.

The Plan Commission’s move is designed to balance growth with environmental priorities.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection will accept applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin grants until noon on September 15—up to $200,000 is available for projects that help process, market, and distribute Wisconsin-grown food products.

Eligible applicants must request between $5,000 and $50,000 for projects lasting up to three years and provide a 50% match of the total budget.

Today, Evers visited the Chippewa Valley Free Clinic in Eau Claire where Executive Director Wendy reported the clinic served 4,743 patients—filled over 1,800 prescriptions—and administered 256 immunizations over the past year.

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.

Grand Evening on the Bridge

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Grand Avenue Footbridge — Ticket options starting at $15 — Experience an evening of food, drinks, and community spirit at Eau Claire's premier fundraising event.

The String Cheese Incident - Campout Concert

Two epic nights — August 15-16 — The Pines Music Park — Ticket price online — Enjoy a weekend of music, camping, and activities surrounded by nature.

Zach Bryson Live Performance

7 PM – 1 AM — Leona's Pizzeria — Cost TBD — Come hang out in Eau Claire and enjoy original songs from Nashville-based artist Zach Bryson.

Exotic Pet Fair 2025

1-4 p.m. — Eau Claire Expo Center — Affordable pet supplies and adoption opportunities — Discover a variety of exotic animals and great deals on pet essentials.

Seymour Fever Fest

August 22-23 — Seymour Town Hall — Cost info not specified — Enjoy a family-friendly festival with inflatables, donkey baseball, live music, and a cornhole tournament.

Fever Fest 2025

4-10 p.m. — Seymour Ball Club — General Admission starting at $1.93 — An evening of local and national musical acts raising funds for youth sports.

Driftless Revelers Chuck Wagons West Tour Kick Off

8 PM - 2 AM — The Plus — $10 — Celebrate the Driftless Revelers' departure for their west coast tour with live music and new album releases.

Peter Antoniou Live Performance

7-9 p.m. — The Plus — $20 adv, $25 door — Experience mind-reading mixed with sharp wit and comedy from an international sensation.