Back to School - Tips for Eau Claire Students

Places & Resources

Olson’s Ice Cream Joins UWEC Campus Dining, Complete With ‘Blugold Batter’ Flavor

longtime local favorite now scooping at Davies Center

UW-Eau Claire has welcomed local, family-run Olson’s Ice Cream to the array of campus dining options with a new ice cream parlor located in Davies Center ...

Eau Claire’s Trailblazing Early Learning Program Celebrates 20 Years

EC4T serves 600 students and their families annually at no cost

As kids throughout the Chippewa Valley are settling into the new school year, the Eau Claire Area School District is also celebrating a special milestone: the 20th anniversary of the Eau Claire for Tomorrow (EC4T) program. The program includes ...

Get a Kick from MLS GO

Eau Claire United Soccer Club launches new affordable, accessible youth soccer program

An exciting new youth soccer option is making its debut in Eau Claire this fall, and it’s designed to make the sport affordable, accessible, and above all fun for boys and girls aged 10 and under. MLS GO – the official ...

Save Bucks With Back-to-School Shopping

buying in bulk – and even asking for a discount – can help

As a new school year looms, parents and students are gearing up for the annual shopping spree. Whether you prefer in-person shopping or browsing online, staying informed and prepared can make this busy time more manageable and cost-effective. Here are ...

ON THE MOVE: Literacy C.V. to Relocate, Meets Increased Demand

Literacy Chippewa Valley will be in a new office at start of school year

Literacy Chippewa Valley, a community-based literacy organization offering adults free services such as English language support, family literacy support, GED assistance, and more, will soon settle into a new location. Just ahead of the school year, the organization ...

Northwest Wisconsin Champions Flag Football Teaches Fundamentals the Fun Way

NFL Flag affiliated program now open to boys and girls in the Chippewa Valley

If your kid wants to stay fit, have fun, and learn America’s favorite sport, the Northwest Wisconsin Champions flag football program is inviting boys and girls to join its roster this fall. The organization is an affiliate of NFL FLAG, the official flag football program of the ...

Specializing in Self-Care: CVTC Launches Aesthetician Program

focus groups and industry demand led to the new aesthetician degree

It seems as if the term “self-care” has been used more in the past few years than ever before, and whether it’s an after-affect of the COVID-19 lockdown, social media, shifting perspectives on health, or a combination of those things and more, it is certainly reflected ...

Community Steps Up to Pay Local Student Meal Debt

negative account balances average $1,000 per month during school year in E.C.

It’s no secret that folks across the country have felt the strain on their pockets over the last several years, and that extends to our local schools too. Perhaps one of the most clear, and tough, manifestations of that can be found in the lunchroom, and specifically, in negative student meal account balances ...

Places & Resources

Bookstores 5

Coffeehouses 32

Dollar Stores 3

Grocery Spots 16

Laundromats 10

Plasma Clinics 2

Student & Free Clinics 8

Thrift Stores 6