Good morning, Eau Claire.

Gilman's Christmas Festival started eight years ago when Fred Romig proposed decorating the village, and it now draws growing crowds with high school volunteers lighting up bridges, trees and fences.

The event has grown from 75 to 700 attendees (thanks to community donations and support).

Local family members formed Chippewa Valley Carolers to sing for assisted living, sober living, and hospital residents this holiday season — reviving a cherished tradition.

The group will perform at Orchard Hills Assisted Living on Dec. 14 and Dove West Assisted Living on Dec. 21 and invites volunteers.

The Eau Claire Family Resource Center announced the Imagination Library campaign (supporting early childhood literacy) received a $100,000 pledge from the Augusta Area Foundation and $75,000 from local residents to fund free books for children through October 2027.

University archivist Greg Kocken explained that UW-Eau Claire’s footbridge was originally planned as an enclosed, heated structure to ease student flow during booming enrollment in the 1950s and ’60s, but budget constraints led to the open design that has become a campus rite of passage.

Western Wisconsin will see two rounds of snow as a light round tonight brings half-inch to 2 inches of accumulation while a stronger system moves in tomorrow afternoon and continues overnight, prompting Winter Weather Advisories for parts of the region; residents should use caution during commutes.

Phase two of the development on Lake Road has been resubmitted to build only ten larger townhomes instead of 12 due to slow sales.

The proposal (+aimed at offering senior-friendly living+) will go to the planning commission on Tuesday and then need city council approval (+ensuring more accessible options+).

On Monday night, three Chippewa Valley girls basketball teams hosted games as Owen-Withee played Augusta, Barron faced Altoona and Alma/Pepin took on Eau Claire Immanuel, showcasing local talent in competitive matchups.

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.

Lindsey Stirling's Snow Waltz Tour

8-10 p.m. — Sonnentag Complex — $49.50+ — Experience a high-energy celebration with a blend of virtuosic violin, dance, and holiday favorites.

Sunday Funday – Late-Night Board Games

8:30-11 p.m. — The Plus — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed evening with a vast library of board games and themed activities.