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GET THE SCOOP: Fairfax Pool Partners with Ice Cream Parlor

Slide over to Eau Claire’s public pool this summer for scoops from Ramone’s

Ramone’s Ice Cream Parlor will be scooping up ice cream cones for the pool’s attendees every Tuesday and...

Red Cedar Speedway: Meet the Drivers Night With Racing, Ice Cream, and More

Red Cedar Speedway Kids Club hosts kids event along with fundraising for CVTC Mechanic Program

Ready to have wheelie good time? Red Cedar Speedway in Menomonie is hosting a Meet the Drivers Night for members of its Kids Club. On Friday, May 20, starting at 5pm, drivers will bring their cars along the front stretch of the race track for kids to experience ...

UN-BAA-LIEVABLY FUN: Govin’s Farm in Menomonie Opens Lambing Barn and Farm Babies Attraction

customers young and old will be able to hold and feed sheep, pigs, goats, chicks, and more

Govin’s Farm in Menomonie, run by John and Julie Govin, is currently running their Lambing Barn and Farm Babies attraction. There are only two weekends left, so hurry if you want to snuggle a sheep! Remaining dates are ...

Sleep Tips for Your Preschooler

sleep is crucial for the physical and mental health of your little ones, here are some tips to help them sleep better.

Sleep plays a key role in how children learn, how their bodies recover, and in promoting healthy brain growth. Daylight Saving Time changes can impact...

NAVIGATING NURSING: Mama Bear Lactation Care Expands

new E.C. space features new meeting and classroom space for the business owner and mother of three

Winning a Red Letter Grant in 2019 helped her expand the business, opening a new classroom and office space in January 2022 at 1813 Brackett Avenue in Eau Claire. Excited to be returning to in-person working and learning, Hafele said “the magic happens when people get together. The isolation has weighed so heavily on everyone.”...

Stitched Together With Love, Memory Bears Help Remember Loved Ones

local stitchers sew memory bears to help area residents connect to loved ones who have died

Memory bears are stuffed teddy bears created using repurposed pieces of clothing, fabric, or other materials that are incorporated into the stuffed animal. They're often gifted as a way to commemorate special occasions, such as weddings or anniversaries, but are most commonly created to remember a family member who has passed on using pieces of their ...

CLEANIN’ AND READIN’: Local Libraries Establish 'Laundromat Libraries'

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, UW-Madison Division of Extension set up seven mini-libraries

A partnership is helping spread library resources further into the community, giving families something to occupy their time with while they’re washing their clothes. The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library and the UW-Madison Division of Extension Eau Claire County have established a number of Eau Claire Laundromat Libraries throughout the city. At seven ...

ICE IS NICE: E.C. Skating Rinks Opening for Season

rinks, warming houses now open at Putnam and Roosevelt; others will follow

Looking for some outdoor fun this New Year’s Eve weekend? It may be time to dig out those ice skates, because several rinks and warming shelters in Eau Claire are open as of ...

Looking For Frightful Fun? Here's a Sneak Peek at 2021 Halloween Events in the Valley

celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, haunted tours, theater performances, costume parties, and so much more ...

Celebrate the return of spooky times with a host of activities and events to participate in. Trick-or-treating, haunted tours, theater, costume parties, live music, and more.

Here’s What You Need to Know About Local School and College COVID-19 Guidelines

a roundup of tips to staying safe at school this fall, thanks to local school districts and campuses

We hope you’re all rested and ready from a relaxing summer, because the first day of school – whether that means kindergarten or college – is right around the corner. The last school year was a maze of frequently changing pandemic guidelines, and the coming school year will likely be the same ...