Good Day
Eau Claire
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Peace Lutheran Church is partnering with Feed My Starving Children to host its MobilePack event on October 24 and 25, calling for 550 volunteers to help pack 124,000 meals for children suffering from malnutrition. The packed meals will be sent to countries such as Honduras, Afghanistan, Haiti, and Somalia — volunteers can sign up for two-hour sessions to receive training and assist with meal packing. WEAU
- ➤ The Eau Claire Community Foundation launched a request for proposals to find a nonprofit leader for the Grief Services Project—an initiative that will offer an annual grant of more than $170,000 for up to three years—aiming to expand grief support services with a new manager, information hub, and provider network; applications are open until November 15. WQOW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UW-Eau Claire will close its Center for Restorative Practices at the end of October as it restructures equity, diversity, and inclusion programs—eliminating the center director position. Staff from human resources, the Dean of Students office, and Multicultural Student Services will be trained in restorative practices to better support student success. WQOW
- ➤ South Middle School hosted a ribbon cutting today to celebrate a 2 1/2–year, $40 million overhaul funded by taxpayer support—upgrading classrooms, adding a new fitness center, and improving lighting and electrical systems. The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce joined in the celebration of this major remodel. WEAU
- ➤ Chippewa River Industries celebrated facility renovations Wednesday — including an updated office and an expanded production space — to support its vocational training and life skills programs for people with disabilities and production customers. WEAU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The League of Women Voters-Greater Chippewa Valley is offering free voter registration training to help residents guide others through Wisconsin’s registration process. The Chippewa Herald
- ➤ The Eau Claire Sustainability Advisory Committee met Wednesday to discuss a proposed cat leash ordinance that would require cats to be leashed outdoors—aiming to protect wild birds—and would raise pet licensing fees and mandate young cats be spayed or neutered. The committee did not move the proposal to the City Council and will review it further with the Humane Society and community members. News8000.com
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Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein (West End Version)
Multiple shows — Pablo Center at the Confluence — Tickets available online — Experience the hilarious monster musical comedy from the creators of The Producers.
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Benjamin Hinz: Artist in Residence
9 PM – 12 AM — The Plus — $10 cover — Experience the kickoff of an innovative artist residency with live performances every Saturday in October.
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Beatles vs Stones - A Musical Showdown
7:30-9 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — Ticket Price Online — Witness an on-stage mash-up duel featuring tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction as they determine the greatest British rock band.
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UW-River Falls Falcons vs. UW-Eau Claire Blugolds Football
12-5 p.m. — Carson Park — Ticket prices may vary — Experience an exciting football matchup with pre-game festivities and a concert.
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Vitamin String Quartet Concert
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $27.03 - $65.26 — Experience the classical crossover magic of Vitamin String Quartet, known for their enchanting covers.
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2025 FEED Summit
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — The Lismore Hotel Eau Claire — Early Bird Registration available — Engage in business workshops, networking, and explore local food businesses in scenic Eau Claire.
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Saving Abel Live Concert
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $12 - $47 — Experience explosive Southern rock with hard-hitting anthems and raw emotion.
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Halloween Extravaganza at Mabel Tainter Theater
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Historic Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — A spooky celebration featuring a costume contest, new music arrangements, and interactive games.
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The Over Unders Live at Graham Jams
7-11 p.m. — Leona's Pizzeria — No cover charge — Experience the energetic alt-rock vibe of The Over Unders, a local duo from Eau Claire.
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Sesame Street Live - Elmo and Friends Say Hello
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM — The Sonnentag — $45+ — Celebrate the magic of Sesame Street with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Cookie Monster in Eau Claire.
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