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Eau Claire
Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library are collecting donations through December 15 for the 31st annual Give a Kid a Book program that will distribute new, unwrapped children's books to kids and young adults in the Chippewa Valley. Community members may donate money or drop off books at the library bookstore or Seasonal Bear display (suggested donations include board books, picture books, and titles for older children in various languages). WQOW
- ➤ On Thanksgiving Day, the American Red Cross Eau Claire Donation Center — at 3485 E. Hamilton Ave. — will be open to receive donations from community members. The center invites people to donate items that hold special meaning for the season. The Chippewa Herald
- ➤ The Boys & Girls Club of Eau Claire had its Junior & Teen Keystone Club donate hundreds of unused books to neighborhood free libraries Monday, and club members said the books are meant to provide local residents with more reading materials. WEAU
- ➤ Eau Claire Police issued a public warning on Monday about wild turkeys near the High Bridge that have shown aggressive behavior — residents should keep their distance and report any incidents. News8000.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new Burlington store is coming soon to Eau Claire from the former JoAnn Fabrics location off Commonwealth—no timeline has been provided. WEAU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A family from Chetek has honored their late loved one, Jack Ritchie, by establishing a $500 music scholarship for high school musicians — an effort born from their grief after his death on October 1 in a car crash caused by an impaired driver — with funds available through Sterling Bank in Chetek and awarded annually by his high school. WEAU
- ➤ The Hope Squad at Osseo-Fairchild School District was awarded the Tools for Schools Grant by 18 News and Mower Sperry Insurance to fund mental health events that help students learn positive coping strategies—school advisor Bree Homich said the team will use the funds for themed programs like chill week. WQOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County Administrator Jon Johnson said crews recently held a burial ceremony for 14 unclaimed, cremated remains at Old Orchard Cemetery—part of the county’s effort to inter unidentified individuals from the former poor farm and asylum. Officials typically wait about one year to schedule such burials—ensuring proper processing and allowing family time to claim intact remains. WQOW
- ➤ The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office started K9 Vader’s first patrol shift on Monday with Deputy Oeltjen—after 14 weeks of training and community donations helped launch his service. WEAU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Aspirus Stanley Hospital and Clinic Volunteers are hosting their annual Love Light Trees event where community members can purchase white lights to remember loved ones, red and green lights to celebrate those still living, and blue lights to honor military personnel. The lights are available anytime through Christmas Day, require a minimum donation of $3 — and the funds support medical scholarships for local high school students and hospital staff. WEAU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eau Claire helped shape legendary baseball player —Hammerin Hank— when he joined the Eau Claire Bears in 1952. He later returned to town to mark his rookie season as he said the local support helped him break home run and RBI records and earn a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame. WQOW
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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