Good morning, Eau Claire.

On Tuesday, 97-year-old Esther Konop received a pin marking 75 years of membership with the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 540 in Haugen.

Konop has served in every unit position and urges others to join local veteran groups.

Ferguson's Apple Orchard in Eau Claire will host Community Harvest Days this fall, donating $1 per admission to groups; funds go to Boys and Girls Club on Friday, Sep.

18, 4-H on Friday, Oct. 9, and Feed My People on Oct. 23 — supporting kids, agriculture, and food security.

The Food Security and Wisconsin Products Grant Program has set aside $5 million to help nonprofit food banks purchase local produce and support statewide agriculture, with eligible groups having until Oct.

1 to apply.

Preparations for Oktoberfest in Chippewa Falls are complete as the event will take place this weekend with music, dancing and competitions.

The Festmeister’s Gala begins Thursday evening and the fairgrounds host a Kegs and Eggs event Friday morning — a festive celebration planned by volunteers.

The L.E. Phillips Senior Center hosted its Fourth Annual Senior Resource Fair Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1616 Bellinger St, featuring 70 vendor booths, tours, craft and bake sales, and a raffle for over $1,000 in door prizes to help older adults, caregivers, and community members learn about local resources.

Historic Christ Church Cathedral in downtown Eau Claire begins roof repairs this week as part of the Raise the Roof campaign, addressing failing asbestos tiles and protecting stained glass windows.

Local firm C & A Custom Contractors will complete the job, with organizers having raised 38% of the $365,000 needed.

The Eau Claire Sculpture Tour launched a crowdfunding campaign Tuesday, Sept.

15 to raise $18,000 to permanently acquire the popular dog sculpture *Sunny* on temporary display by the U.S. Bank building downtown. Community events to support the effort are planned on Sept. 23 and Dec. 1.

UW-Eau Claire’s Foster Gallery is hosting 'Do You Know Why We Resist?' featuring feminist art from Bogotá.

The exhibit offers live mural painting through Thursday and artist talks on Sept. 23, inviting visitors to see art born under a bridge until Nov. 15.

Altoona Parks and Rec opened a new nine-hole disc golf course at Fairway Park after local enthusiasts provided input, and staff built it entirely in-house+ nine more holes will be added soon.

The city thanked the community for inspiring the project.