Good morning, Eau Claire.

Bird Scooter received support on Aug.

18 from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee to expand its service to new Eau Claire locations. Phase two will include meetings with the police, health department and parks before the City Council gives final approval.

Eau Claire is accepting proposals to study a Riverwalk District along the Chippewa River from behind the Sonnentag Center to Owen Park (with a $160,000 budget), and expects proposals by September or October to guide new business, restaurant and public space plans.

The annual Buckshot Run will start at 9 a.m. on Sept.

5 at Carson Park, offering 2-mile, 5k, and kids races with walk options, and its proceeds will support special Olympians, the Eau Claire Area Adults 3-06 & L. E. Phillips Career Development Center programming.

Musical instrument retailers are watching a proposed 25% tariff on brass instruments imported for student use; Eckroth Music in Eau Claire said it awaits further impact details as the Commerce Department accepts comments until Aug.

27.

Power of Perception hosted a back-to-school bash at the Children’s Museum Wednesday night, providing food, free volunteer haircuts, and donated bookbags — with Scheels donating supplies — to help families prepare for the new school year.

Prep football previews ended yesterday with Durand-Arkansaw serving as the final matchup; the event +in Eau Claire+ set the stage for week one of the season.