Ellie Pomerleau

1 week ago | weau.com | Ellie Pomerleau

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -The Rotary Club of Eau Claire is bringing back an annual bingo game that’s sure to make a splash. Rainworks Bingo has returned! Now through September 12th, community members across the Chippewa Valley are invited to pick up a bingo card and travel to the locations on the card to find hidden art for the chance to win prizes.

2 weeks ago | weau.com | Ellie Pomerleau

MENOMONIE, Wis. (WEAU) -In the spring, a program that delivered millions of dollars of food grown by Wisconsin farmers to 254 food access sites across the state was canceled. Now the Wisconsin Farmers Union is shining a spotlight on the program’s impact. In May, the Wisconsin Farmers Union shared a new video series explaining how the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance program works following its cancellation in March.

2 weeks ago | weau.com | Ellie Pomerleau

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -It’s almost summertime in the Chippewa Valley, which means it’s a great time to get active outdoors. Yoga in the Park has returned! Starting on Saturday, June 7, everyone is invited to join yogis from The Yoga Rooms for a free outdoor practice in River Prairie Park in Altoona. Wendy Oberg, the owner of the Yoga Rooms, said people with all levels of experience are welcome and that practicing yoga outdoors has many benefits.

4 weeks ago | weau.com | Ellie Pomerleau

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -Lakeshore Elementary students and staff celebrated the unveiling of a new machine designed to inspire the love of reading. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to honor the new book vending machine donated by Trust Point Wealth Management Company at Lakeshore Elementary School on Friday morning. Stocked with around 200 books for different tastes and reading levels, all students need to do is put in a token and select the book to embark on a new reading adventure.

1 month ago | weau.com | Ellie Pomerleau

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -The sun is out more often and the garden centers are packed, which means the planting season is officially in full swing. For people looking to get going on their growing University of Wisconsin-Stout dietitian, Miranda Roberts and Hello Wisconsin’s Ellie Pomerleau got their hands dirty to share some tips in this two-part interview. In part one, Roberts shares tips for starting a garden, planting with limited space, and what plants work well for beginners (see above).