Good Day
Eau Claire
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library is holding a giveaway of two pairs of EnChroma color blind glasses for Color Blind Awareness Month—entrants need to take the EnChroma test to enter by the end of the month. Two winners will be chosen at random. WEAU
- ➤ The UW meets EC event took place downtown on Friday night and offered UW-Eau Claire students free shuttles, giveaways, and an interactive map (guiding them to local organizations and businesses along Phoenix Park). Today, the DECI Downtown Summer Market takes place at Phoenix Park from (7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.). WEAU
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police issued a fine to a former Green Bay Packers quarterback after he engaged in an altercation with a bar patron and employees in Eau Claire. The Chippewa Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Wisconsin Eau Claire placed the final steel beam on the new Science and Health Sciences building after community members signed their names. The building will open in 2027 and will boost STEM studies — a milestone for UWEC. WEAU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eau Claire city council approved paid on-street parking downtown that will start June 1, 2026. The new fee of $1 per hour in the downtown area — with $0.50 on its outskirts — will fund staffing, repairs, and ramp replacements and has raised concerns among some local business owners. WQOW
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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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67th Annual Kiwanis Paul Bunyan Flapjack Feed
7 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Memorial High School — $10 Adults; $5 Children under 12; FREE for 3/under — Feast on flapjacks and support local youth programs while enjoying appearances by Paul Bunyan and the 'Pancake Man'.
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S. Carey and John Raymond Live
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — Ticket price TBA — Experience the world premiere of 'Shadowlands' arrangements with jazz ensemble and distinguished alumni.
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Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — Ticket Price TBA — Enjoy a night filled with laughter as comedians tackle the ups and downs of motherhood and life.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Mark Caine
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