In This Issue
Share Your News With Us!
It's Your Downtown Too!
Look for Two-Way Traffic
Thousands Enjoy the Fall Festival
Scenes from Saturday
New Members
Renewing Members
Submit to our Calendar

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  Two Way Traffic Conversion
Happens Tonight

 

Drivers heading to work Thursday morning will encounter a big change in downtown Eau Claire.  Vehicles on S. Barstow Street and Graham Avenue will be travelling in both directions.  This hasn't been the case since 1971. 

What will happen overnight tonight:

 

  • Traffic signal indications at Barstow and Eau Claire St. will be removed and 4-way stop signs will be installed
  • A new stop sign will be placed at Main and Barstow
  • Covers on stop lights will be removed on updated lights
  • All existing one-way and wrong way signs will be removed
  • Message boards will indicate changes
  • New loading zones areas will be revealed
  • Temporary two-way reminder signage will be placed

 

The next major phase of this project will take place in the spring, when South Barstow Street will be reconstructed.   Engineers at Ayres Associates say the 39-year-old pavement is deteriorating, showing its age, and needs to be replaced. 

 

Learn more about the two-way traffic conversion downtown in this interview with Transportation Engineer Ross Spitz on WEAU by clicking here.

 

  

 
International Fall Festival Brings Thousands Downtown 
 
The beautiful weather Saturday along with entertainment and over 100 food and craft vendors helped bring thousands out to the International Fall Festival in Downtown Eau Claire! It was a full day of fun that also included the Parade of Nations to help cap off the day. In case you missed it here is an article from the Leader-Telegram and here is story from WQOW about the Fall Festival!
Scenes From the
International Fall Festival 
 
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We would like to welcome our newest members!

 

Charly's Market
Named after a pet, Charly's Market, opened in the spring of this year.  Owner Carolyn Miller of Eau Claire, says the Downtown grocer offers Boar's Head deli meats and cheeses along with Half Moon premium ice cream. They have everything you need to make a meal. You can a pick up at their deli and purchase an accompaniment like a great wine or beer. Charly's Market offers quality grocery options to the residents of the downtown community and they proudly support downtown! The market is located at 225 E. Madison Street.  For specials and other happenings, you can visit their Facebook page here!

 


Pedals Music

Located at 313 E. Madison Street the music store caters to the needs of professional musicians while still offering the products, guidance and lessons for the budding musician. While stocking a wide variety of all the basic necessities, Pedals' Music strives to support small independent companies and offer a selection of unique new and vintage gear. Visit their site here. 

 

Eric "Pedals" Thompson, owner of Pedals Music, says the store will be hosting an event on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012.  It will be a "Guitar Toss Benefit for the Eau Claire Humane Association."  He says you can play a rockstar for the day.  One dollar gives you the chance to toss a guitar and possibly win a prizes from local businesses.  All proceeds go to the Eau Claire Humane Association. 

It's at 11am on Oct. 6.

 
Thank you to our renewing member!
 
Boys and Girls Club
of the Greater Chippewa Valley
 
Visit their site here

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