Good morning, Eau Claire.

Two Men and a Truck in Eau Claire launched a pet supply drive called Movers for Mutts to collect 1,000 donations of pet food, treats and litter for the Community Humane Association, which cares for more than 140 animals as the colder months approach.

Items can be dropped off at local spots including HY-Vee, Gaming Generations, Aldi, Game Stop and Dogtopia until December 10 — the campaign helps ensure animals have the supplies they need.

A Chippewa Falls community dedicated a sculpture Friday night to honor Reverend Kara Baylor and her mother Marilyn Skatrud who touched many lives.

The sculpture—titled Newly Discovered and created by Reverend Baylor's husband, artist Trenton Baylor—shows the town’s deep respect for both women.

A Burlington store will open soon in the former Joann Fabrics space after the craft store closed due to bankruptcy.

Burlington, which is known for deep discounts on clothing, shoes, home decor and gifts—has more than 1,100 locations but has not shared its planned opening date.

FuboTV dropped WEAU from its service amid a dispute between Disney and Comcast involving NBC and Telemundo networks.

Viewers can still watch WEAU free by using an antenna or by downloading its streaming apps—available on Apple, Android, Roku, Fire and Apple TV.

On November 11, the City Council approved a three-year contract with Visit Eau Claire to boost tourism by sharing room tax revenue—70% to the nonprofit for local attractions and a new Destination Master Plan and 30% to the city.

The agreement also requires monthly meetings and an annual review of the marketing plan to guide future tourism efforts.

Community leaders from Dairyland Power Cooperative, Eau Claire Energy Cooperative and Xcel Energy discussed rising energy demand and the need to upgrade aging infrastructure at the Eau Claire Chamber’s ‘Eggs and Issues’ event on Friday at Chippewa Valley Technical College—emphasizing that utilities must expand capacity with cost-effective measures to keep the grid stable.

Eau Claire Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Bob Haller advises hunters to dress in blaze orange today as gun deer season begins and reminds cabin owners to keep space heaters away from flammable items, ensure proper ventilation for fireplaces, and inform someone of their plans in case of emergency.

UW-Eau Claire volleyball won 3-1 over Wittenberg Friday in the NCAA Division III Tournament—advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2021.

UW-Eau Claire men’s hockey also began the WIAC season with a 4-0 shutout of UW-Superior while Regis improved to 2-0 with a win over Menomonie.

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.

Blue Violin Candlelight Christmas Extravaganza

7-8:30 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — Price TBA — Experience the joy of the season with Blue Violin's spectacular Candlelight Christmas concert.

Ben Katzner Live Comedy Show

7-9 p.m. — The Plus — $15 adv, $20 door — Experience the unique humor and storytelling of comedian Ben Katzner.