Built Like Dad: Strong Weekend Plans Ahead 💪

Happy Father’s Day, folks!

💙 Father’s Day Reminder: Real Lessons Are Built Together

This weekend, we’re not just celebrating dads for their classic one-liners or what they throw on the grill—we’re celebrating the way they show up, day after day, and teach by doing.

The other day, I put the roof on our chicken coop. Both of my boys came out, grabbed a nail gun, and learned how to lay down architectural shingles. We talked, laughed, and worked.
It wasn’t just about the roof—it was about passing something on.

🛠️ As I said while we wrapped up:

Whether you're raising chickens or raising kids, those small moments stack up. They’re the things your kids will remember. They’ll carry them long after the thing is built or the tools are put away.

👨‍👦‍👦 This Father’s Day, here’s to the dads building more than just fences and roofs—here’s to the ones building character, confidence, and connection.

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🧭 Moving right along...

📰New Stories of the Week in Green Bay

📌🏡 New Affordable Home Unveiled on Broadway

A newly built home at 929 N. Broadway is bringing hope to Green Bay’s housing market.

The project—led by NeighborWorks Green Bay, with support from the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation and Forward Community Investments—is part of a long-term initiative to close the gap in affordable housing.

👏 Built with Purpose: Students from the Green Bay Area Public School District’s Bridges Construction & Renovation Program helped build the home, gaining valuable hands-on career experience.

This home isn’t just shelter—it’s a symbol of collaboration, education, and community impact.

📌🌳 Western Avenue Neighborhood Gets a Community Boost

The City of Green Bay is investing in the Western Avenue corridor, a neighborhood working hard to overcome crime and disconnection.

Mayor Eric Genrich, alongside the Office of Violence Prevention, kicked off a weeklong revitalization effort, starting with tree planting, block parties, and boots-on-the-ground outreach.

🌿 What’s happening:

• 9 new trees planted along Western Ave (with more to come this fall)

• City departments and neighbors gathered for the Neighbors Together for Western block party

• Police officers and city staff are canvassing door-to-door, connecting residents to local resources

📌 Robotic Heart Surgery Now Offered in Green Bay

Bellin Hospital has introduced robotic heart surgery, making it the only provider in Northeast Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula. Dr. Michael Bailey, trained by pioneers in robotic cardiac surgery, leads the minimally invasive program. The technique uses small incisions, avoids cutting bones, and is controlled directly by the surgeon, improving precision and speeding up recovery. Patient Bruce Katers, who had surgery on a Thursday and was out by Sunday, called the experience “life-changing.” Previously, patients had to travel to Milwaukee or farther for this care. Bellin joins just two other Wisconsin hospitals offering this innovation and plans to expand the program by training additional surgeons.

🏎️ New Business: Midwest Super Speedway Now Open!

📍 1016 Tony Canadeo Run, Green Bay

After five years of planning, Midwest Super Speedway has officially opened its doors — and the karts are flying! 🏁

This indoor go-kart facility offers high-speed thrills for adrenaline lovers of all ages. Created by local mechanical engineer Zac Bryner, the track is designed for racers who want more than just a joyride.

🎟️ Now open to the public after a mid-April soft launch
👉Ready to race? Grab your helmet and hit the track!

A new carb-loving destination is on the rise in the Howard Commons Activity Complex!

Three Ducks Bagel and Bread Co. will serve up fresh-baked bagels, breads, and neighborhood charm at 575 Howard Commons Place. Owner Tara Steinhorst is awaiting final permit approval and hopes to open by early July.

Whether you’re team poppyseed or plain, this is one to keep on your radar.

🦆 Follow along for updates: Three Ducks Facebook

🍗 New Drop: Culver’s Upgrades Chicken Sandwiches

Culver’s is rolling out three brand-new chicken sandwiches starting June 16 — and the first 100 guests at each location get one FREE. 👀

🥪 New menu includes:

• Crispy Chicken (double breaded, neutral marinade)

• Spicy Crispy Chicken (infused with 3 peppers + spice in the marinade)

• Grilled Chicken (extra marinade, natural flavor focus)
  Each comes with lettuce, tomato, mayo, crunchier pickles, and a new toasted brioche bun — exclusive to these sandwiches.

🗺️ Available at all Culver’s locations nationwide — including Green Bay.
🎉 Offer good for dine-in, takeout, or drive-thru.

🗓️ When: Sunday, June 16
📍 Where: Your nearest Culver’s
🔗 Find a location

🏡 Just Listed: 2289 Northwood Rd, Green Bay

💰 Price: $389,900 (recent $25K drop)
🛏 Beds: 4 🛁 Baths: 2 📐 Size: 2,784 sq ft
📍 Lot Size: 0.81 acre 🚗 Garage: 2-car
🏫 Nearby Schools: Bay Port High, Forest Glen Elementary, Lineville Intermediate
📍 Neighborhood: Suamico / NW Green Bay
🔗 View Listing

🏡 Just Listed: 909 S Oakland Ave, Green Bay

💰 Price: $150,500
🛏 Beds: 3 🛁 Baths: 1 📐 Size: 924 sq ft
📍 Lot: 6,534 sq ft 🚗 Garage: 2-car
🏫 Nearby Schools: Tank Elementary, Franklin Middle, West High
🗺 Neighborhood: Westside Green Bay
🔗 View Listing

🎉 Happening this weekend and beyond

Here’s your local round-up of the best events kicking off this weekend😀
There’s something for everyone this week! Don’t miss:

🍽️ Free Kids’ Lunches | Weekdays started June 11
Enjoy weekday meals for kids 18 & under on the Mabel Thome Patio (11–11:15 AM). Adults can join in for just $5.50 with admission!

🧠 The Power of Dance | June 17 | 10–11 AM
A unique blend of movement, music & mindfulness for brain health.

🦗 Critter Safari Camps | June 17 or 18 | 9:30 AM–3:30 PM
Kids ages 6–12: dig into soil, spot dragonflies, and meet tiny garden critters!

🎵 Sanimax Concert: Sweet Acoustics | June 19 | 6–8 PM
Relax with live acoustic tunes in the Schneider Family Grand Garden. BYO blanket!

📅 Details & sign-ups: GBBG.org/Calendar

🌎 Food, Climate & Policy Roundtable
🗓️ June 14 | 9 AM – 1 PM
📍 NWTC Great Lakes Education Center

Join the conversation on how climate change and public policy impact our food systems. Hosted by New Leaf Foods with community partners including Clean Water Action Council of Northeast Wisconsin.

🌮 Taco Bar Lunch available!
💲$10 (no lunch) | $30 (with lunch)

🎟️ An important, action-driven community event—don't miss it!

🐾 PAW Patrol Paw-Palooza
📍 National Railroad Museum, Ashwaubenon
🗓️ June 13–15 | 9 AM–5 PM
Meet all your favorite PAW Patrol pups, explore rescue vehicles, and enjoy games, crafts, bounce houses & more. 🎟️ $20 (includes train ride).
👉 More Info

🏈 Blizzard Game + Military Appreciation Night
📍 Resch Center
🗓️ June 13 | 7 PM
Military members get in free with ID! 🎖️ Enjoy a pregame block party and $4 Bud Light.
🎟️ Tickets: $13–$64

🎥 Movies at Titletown – Tangled
📍 Ariens Hill, Titletown
🗓️ June 14 | 4 PM
Catch a family favorite for FREE — just bring your picnic gear.
👉 Details

🚘 Red Lewis Community Car Show
📍 The Automobile Gallery
🗓️ June 14 | 8 AM–2 PM
Over 300 show cars, food vendors & live music from WOGB’s All-Star Band. Free entry.
👉 Event Info

⛵ Windjammers Sailing Club Open House
📍 4009 Channel Rd, Suamico
🗓️ June 14 | 10 AM–2 PM
Try free sailboat rides, see rescue boats & sail racing demos.
👉 More Info

🎶 Fridays on the Fox – The Cougars
📍 CityDeck, Downtown Green Bay
🗓️ June 13 | 6–9 PM
Free live music! Bring a lawn chair — food & drinks from Hagemeister available.
👉 Event Details

🎵 Levitt AMP Green Bay – Melody Angel
📍 Leicht Memorial Park
🗓️ June 15 | 4–6:30 PM
Free outdoor concert in the heart of Green Bay!
👉 Event Info

🏊‍♂️ Splash into Father’s Day in Green Bay!

Dads swim FREE this Sunday, June 15, from 12–6 PM at all Green Bay City Pools with one paid admission. 🧢☀️

Celebrate Dad with some quality splash time—whether he's a cannonball king or a lazy river legend.

📍 Where: All Green Bay Pools
📅 When: Sunday, June 15
⏰ Time: 12 PM – 6 PM
🎟️ Cost: Free for dads (with one paid admission)

💦 Don't forget your sunscreen and your swim trunks—because memories are best made in the deep end.

👉 Details: greenbaywi.gov/calendar

Edge VR Arcade – Green Bay —

Step into a video game, literally. Edge VR just unleashed a free-roam VR arena—no cords, no limits, just full-body action where up to 6 players run, dodge, and blast through virtual worlds together. It’s like laser tag met The Matrix and had a really cool baby. One of only two arenas like it in Wisconsin!

Bonus: 20% off all weekend for Father’s Day.

🍹Margarita Cocktail Flight Night

📍 Titletown Brewing Co., 320 N Broadway, Green Bay
🗓 Saturday, June 14
🕘 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Four flavors. One flight. Endless chill.
Join Titletown Brewing Co. for the launch of their Cocktail Flight Series featuring Margaritas!
Enjoy a flight of:

• Classic Lime

• Pomegranate

• And two surprise flavors 🍸

🎟 Tickets & Info:
Get tickets here»

That’s the buzz for this week. 🐝

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Stay warm. Stay local. Stay buzzing. And maybe see you at one of the events. Don’t forget to say Hiiiii!

MH.