Good morning, Eau Claire.

The 23rd annual Hike for the Homeless will take place Tuesday evening at River Prairie Park in Altoona, where teams will walk one or two miles starting at 6 p.m. to raise funds for Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley and its Beacon House Shelter.

The Big Pickleballooza raised money for BBBS yesterday in Eau Claire as local pickleball players and volunteers united to support a youth mentoring program — a spirited effort that brought the community together.

On Friday, Aug. 14, F45 Training presented a $7,981 check to the Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley after hosting a Golf for Kids Scrambler two weeks ago — they have raised about $60,000 over five years through these events.

Micon Cinemas is showing new films this weekend at Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls and Oakwood Mall — the lineup includes The End of Oak Street, Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie, The Brink of War and a pro-shot of SIX; the downtown location remains closed.

Maddy & Kim hosted this week’s Movies & More on Friday, Aug.

14, discussing new movie releases, limited viewing trends, and horror films set to arrive next month. Their discussion offers local viewers a quick look at upcoming film choices.

Experts advise that if your lawn in Eau Claire shows drought stress (footprints lasting over 10 minutes), you should delay mowing and keep grass near 3 inches high.

Homeowners must adjust mowing frequency based on growth rather than a fixed schedule, according to UW-Madison Extension.

Nearly 35 retirees and advocates gathered outside the Social Security office on Friday to mark its 91st anniversary and call attention to a funding challenge — the trust fund is set to run out by 2032.

They urged Congress to secure benefits for those who paid in for decades.

Chippewa Humane Association is addressing two issues after a DATCP inspection following a complaint this month.

The shelter is updating its veterinary care protocols and improving the main kennel cooling system + partnering with a local group to temporarily house animals.

Wisconsin DHS is working with health officials to manage a measles outbreak affecting parts of the state, with extra vaccination outreach planned soon.

Officials say strong prevention measures — including increased immunization efforts — will help protect residents.

Prep football previews checked in with Augusta near the end of week two of fall camp on Friday, Aug.

14 in Eau Claire + Augusta prepared for the 2026 season while the WBA state semifinals continued.