Wednesday, December 11th, 2024

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Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Eau Claire Community Foundation (ECCF) awarded $136,000 in grants to three local nonprofit organizations to support their activities. Leader-Telegram
- ➤ The 'Clause for Concern' escape room event at Eau Claire's Schlegelmilch House raises funds for Chippewa Valley Museum, contributing over $50,000 in seven years. WQOW
- ➤ The Eau Claire Memorial Orchestra will host its 12th annual cookie walk & carnival on December 14, featuring musical performances by students and a variety of fun activities for children, with cookies priced at $10 per pound. WEAU
- ➤ Royal Credit Union and The Salvation Army's 'Giving Never Melts Away' toy drive collected over 750 toys and raised $2,500 to support families during the holiday season. WEAU
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dalton Clayton was sentenced to four years in prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, following a major drug bust in Eau Claire where he was found with five pounds of meth. WQOW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Green Bay Packers and Travel Wisconsin are promoting the NFL Draft in Green Bay next year, anticipating a significant boost in tourism for the state. WEAU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eau Claire City Council to vote on initiatives, including a resolution for state and federal help with homelessness and regulations on short-term rentals. WEAU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin Representative Jodi Emerson urges the Joint Finance Committee to release $15 million to aid the Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative in response to recent hospital closures. WQOW
SHOP NEWS
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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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Schaefer/Miles Oil Painting Adventures Class
This art class provides a small, intimate setting for participants of all skill levels to explore oil and acrylic painting techniques over four Thursdays in January.
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