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A woman’s best friend: Galentine’s speed friending and puppy adoption event

An event perfect for Eau Claire women looking for two-legged, four-legged friends
Byline photo of Ellen Marie Heunisch
Story by Ellen Marie Heunisch, Business Manager • February 19, 2025
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Photo by Ellen Marie Heunisch
A Galentine’s Day speed friending event was hosted on Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Brewing Projekt. The free event’s purpose was to bring together women in their 20s to 30s looking for more friends in the Eau Claire area.

Heunisch can be reached at heunisem5435@uwec.edu.

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