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Friday, September 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 4th Annual Park for a Purpose will take place Saturday, September 6 at WoodWind Park as the community gathers for a car show, music, a silent auction, and disc golf tournament—funds from the event support free meals served on Monday through Thursday in Menomonie. Volunteers are needed to help with cooking, serving, and cleaning up. WEAU
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fall temperatures have arrived in the Chippewa Valley after a rainy summer and may delay the change in tree colors, DNR forester Jed Kaurich explained. Colder weather in the coming week will speed up the shift while milder conditions could keep leaves vibrant longer—peak colors are expected around the second week of October. WQOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Buses will soon begin operating from the new Transfer Center in downtown Eau Claire as city officials say the center is set to open by the end of September after delays from COVID, construction setbacks and rising material costs—Gray and Farwell and Main and Farwell intersections are being adjusted to provide bus access while Farwell Street remains partly limited until nearby apartments are finished. WEAU
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Live Music: 40 Fingers
2-5 p.m. — River Bend Winery & Distillery — Free entry — Dance to the upbeat sounds of 60s–80s hits performed by the talented 40 Fingers band.
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Signature Eau Claire Trolley Tour
6-7:30 p.m. — Volume One & The Local Store — Ticketed event — Experience a charming trolley ride through Eau Claire’s historic neighborhoods and scenic sites.
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Stand-Up Comedy Night with James Stanley
7:00 PM — The Plus — $10 adv ($15 door) — Enjoy a night of laughter with rising star James Stanley, known for his sharp writing and impressive stage presence.
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World of Pickleball Tournament in Eau Claire
9 AM – 12 PM — McDonough Park Pickleball Courts — $5,000 prize — Compete in Eau Claire's exciting pickleball tournament and connect with local players.
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Gathering of the Waters Powwow
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Valley Sports Academy — Free entry — Celebrate Indigenous culture with drumming, dance specials, workshops, and food trucks.
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Amy Grant Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — Ticket Price TBA — Experience a legendary evening with Amy Grant as she performs her heartfelt songs from a career spanning four decades.
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Mars Live Concert
8:00 PM — The Plus — $10 — Enjoy a lively night of jazz-infused tunes and original songs from this talented Eau Claire band.
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