Good morning, Eau Claire.

Voting is now open for Volume One's Best of the 2025 Chippewa Valley reader poll—local residents can pick winners in media and odd news categories until midnight on December 5.

Chippewa County law enforcement served tables at the annual Jason's Presents event at Chippewa Family Restaurant Tuesday, raising $15,322.53 to fund holiday gifts for children in need.

The event—named after Deputy Jason Zunker who died in the line of duty in 2008—will be followed by a December party to distribute the gifts.

Summer Jam 2026 revealed an almost full lineup today — headliners include Third Eye Blind, Styx with Bret Michaels, Blue Öyster Cult, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors.

The festival will also feature last year’s Battle of the Bands winners Six Figure Sunrise and Violenta along with this year’s entries and local favorites The Dweebs and Boogie and the Yo-Yoz.

Chippewa Area History Center will continue its Legacy Lights program to honor loved ones—keeping a tradition alive for 36 years.

The ceremony starts at 5:30 p.m. on November 20 and name submissions can be dropped off until December 31 at the center.

After months of discussion, the Eau Claire Area School District said it will no longer close or change some elementary schools, keeping Longfellow+Flynn and Roosevelt as they are.

The board will look at ideas such as redrawing boundaries and 4K classes before any big moves in the 2027 to 2028 school year + it noted that enrollment has been dropping.

Today, Eau Claire got its first measurable snow of the season with 0.7 inches recorded at the local WQOW studio—its first snow in 231 days—and dry air kept the snow off roads as flakes fell between 8 and 9 a.m. The snowfall came two weeks later than the average date of November 4.

Paint Mid-Century Modern Cats

4-7 p.m. — Mr. Kitty's Cat Café & Boutique — $40+ — Explore the charm of the 1950s while painting delightful cat designs inspired by Mid-Century modern styles.

Kathryn Ryan CD Release Party

6-9 p.m. — The Lakely — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of Kathryn Ryan's new CD with special opening acts and original music.

Them Coulee Boys Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — Ticket Price TBA — Experience the Americana sound of Them Coulee Boys with special emphasis on their latest album and support for a local charity.

Live Music: October Tree

2-5 p.m. — River Bend Winery & Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy acoustic covers from popular artists with October Tree in a relaxing winery setting.

Opera & Musical Theatre Workshop Ensemble Performance

7:30 PM — Haas Fine Arts Center — $3-$9 — Experience a delightful evening of opera and musical theatre scenes by talented emerging voices.

Christmas Tea & Menomonie Mansions Tour

11:30 a.m. — Volume One & The Local Store — $55-$60 — Experience a magical afternoon of Victorian tea and historic trolley touring through Menomonie's charming past.

UW-Eau Claire GEEKcon 2025

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM — W.R. Davies Student Center — $3 entry or 2 non-perishable food donations; FREE for students/staff/alumni w/ID — A day of mystery for clue chasers and codebreakers in a family-friendly environment.

UW-Eau Claire Holiday Concert

2-3:30 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $12-26 — Celebrate the holiday season with renowned performances from various UW-Eau Claire music ensembles.

Banff Mountain Film Festival - Monday Films

6-9 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — Tickets required — Experience stunning outdoor films showcasing adventure and exploration around the globe.

Christmas with Lorie Line

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $87 — Celebrate the holiday season with Lorie Line's beautiful piano arrangements and heartwarming stories.