Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

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Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CollECtive Arts, a non-profit in Eau Claire, received grants enabling 17 more students to join their music and dance programs, with a free Christmas concert announced. WQOW
- ➤ The 22nd annual 'Festival of Toys' in Chippewa Valley is collecting new, unwrapped toys until Dec. 9, 2024, to distribute to children in need through various local partners. WEAU
- ➤ Wisconsin emphasizes the importance of sober driving during National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, highlighting the risks and legal consequences of impaired driving. WQOW
- ➤ Chippewa Valley celebrates the holiday season with two parades, featuring a Candyland theme in Chippewa Falls and Cosmic Wonders in Eau Claire, complete with festive activities and decorations. WQOW
- ➤ Raising Cane's inaugurated its latest restaurant in Eau Claire, attracting early crowds and offering free meals for a year to 20 customers plus opening day swag. WEAU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Putnam Heights Elementary School initiates a composting program with students leading presentations and utilizing a $1,000 grant for food waste reduction. WQOW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin's nine-day gun deer hunt season saw an increase in both license sales, reaching 791,000, and deer harvested, totaling 189,000, marking a 5.2% rise from last year and the fewest gun-related accidents in 40 years. WEAU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Dane County judge declared a Wisconsin bill that removed collective bargaining rights for public employees unconstitutional, potentially altering future public sector labor negotiations. WEAU
SHOP NEWS
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CVTG Presents: A Christmas Story
Experience the heartwarming tale of Ralphie Parker's humorous quest for a Red Ryder BB gun, adapted from Jean Shepherd's memoir of midwestern childhood in the 1940s.
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CollECtive Arts Presents: "Unconventional King" - a praise concert
CollECtive Arts invites you, your family and friends to take in the joy of the unconventional King at our 2024 Christmas concert. Celebrate with exuberant Urban Gospel music and spoken word from CollECtive Choir, kinetic praise from Might-in-Motion Dance, theater from our skit crew, and pop music from our teen band- the Jam - all in our multi-church Arts outreach as we celebrate our God who came to us. 4:00-5:30pm @ Calvary Baptist Church, Eau Claire. Free (donations accepted). Stay after for cookie and cocoa reception and more live music in the lobby.
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Next Steps Class at Haven Church
This class offers an opportunity for attendees to learn about the beliefs of Haven Church, explore membership options, and enjoy a meal together with childcare available.
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Eau Claire Children's Theatre Presents: A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas
This play, written by Laurie Brooks, explores a pivotal yet untold two-year period in the life of the Ingalls family during a challenging winter, emphasizing the themes of family and healing during the holiday season.
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SJCP Christmas Program for TTH Classes
This event features a Christmas program for TTH classes at St. John's Christian Preschool.
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Concert
Experience the festive sounds of Mannheim Steamroller at the RCU Theatre, featuring their signature holiday music.
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Live Music Performance by Luke Hendrickson
Luke Hendrickson will perform live at the Mousetrap Tavern in Eau Claire, featuring an evening of music and entertainment.
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Haven Kids Christmas Worship Service
Haven Kids will participate in a Christmas worship service at Haven Church, joining the congregation in song and bell ringing.
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Christmas Eve Worship Service
A worship service on Christmas Eve at St. John's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
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Noon Year's Eve at Action City
Metropolis Resort's Noon Year's Eve celebration features family-friendly activities, including face painting, a dance party, a pizza buffet, and a balloon drop at noon! Plus-get special all-day passes to Action City AND Chaos Water Park for $49 per person, kids under 44" are half off.
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