Valentine's Day is Saturday, and I'll be honest, it's easy to let it become just another day. Grab a card at the grocery store, maybe some chocolates, and call it good.

But here's the thing. When's the last time you actually did something together? Not just sat next to each other scrolling your phones, but really showed up for each other?

It doesn't have to be fancy. Take a walk downtown. Go ice skating at Titletown and laugh at how bad you both are at it. Bring the kids tubing and watch their faces light up. Sit across from each other at dinner and actually talk.

This weekend, put the phone down. Be present. Whether it's a date night or a family adventure, make it count. I think I've attached a few good things happening over the rest of the week.

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The Green Bay Area Public School District invites families, staff, students, and community members to attend upcoming Community Conversations on the District budget.

The District has been working to address structural deficits and align facilities and staffing with declining enrollment. These sessions are designed to provide transparency and gather community input.

Two meetings are scheduled:

📅 Tuesday, February 17, 2026
📍 East High School, 1415 E. Walnut Street, commons
⏰ 6:00 p.m.

📅 Wednesday, February 18, 2026
📍 Southwest High School, 1331 Packerland Drive, commons
⏰ 6:00 p.m.

The purpose of these conversations includes:

• Providing an overview of the District’s budget, previous cost-cutting measures, and current budget challenges
• Brainstorming ideas with the community regarding possible cuts and other cost-saving measures

De Pere city leaders are turning years of conversation into action with the launch of a brand new Youth Commission.

The commission will give students ages 14 to 18 the opportunity to serve as an advisory body to the City Council. Up to 15 students will be appointed to one-year terms.

Mayor Boyd says the group will meet monthly and will include guest speakers, such as department heads and other city officials. The goal is to help students better understand how local government works from the inside out. Students will also have the opportunity to offer recommendations on city initiatives, propose ideas, and weigh in on issues affecting residents. The commission will meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm, primarily in the Nicolet Conference Room at City Hall

These voluntary, unpaid positions are open to students who live in De Pere or attend West or East De Pere High Schools

Applications for the 2026 term are due Monday, April 6, 2026

Giving teens a voice in local government? That is how you build strong communities for the long haul. 💚

First graders at Fort Howard Elementary recently visited Lucky 7 Dog Rescue, where they helped socialize rescued puppies while building their own literacy and social skills.

Students practiced kindness, communication, and confidence through hands-on interaction and even wrote letters to help dogs find forever homes. 💛

Learning with purpose and a few wagging tails? We love to see it.

The De Pere Parks, Rec and Forestry Department is seeking community input as Carney Park and a new park in the Waterview Heights subdivision prepare for new playground equipment.

Residents can review equipment options and vote in the links below on their favorites through the official links shared by the department. This is your chance to help decide what local kids will be climbing, sliding, and swinging on for years to come.

Waterview Heights

Carney Park

Amanda’s House opened in 2022 inside a former church in Green Bay. The sober living home currently has capacity for up to 10 women, including some of their children.

With a waitlist of about 40 women and room to expand into additional space, Amanda’s House has launched a $2.5 million campaign to double its capacity.

The expansion would allow more women and families to access stable, supportive housing as they work toward recovery.

A major redevelopment project is taking shape in Allouez.

Village leaders are moving forward with plans for a mixed-use development at the corner of Webster Avenue and St. Joseph Street that would transform a former strip mall site into a vibrant residential and retail space.

The proposal includes approximately 100 apartment units, featuring a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. The building would stand three stories along Webster Avenue and four stories along St. Joseph Street. Plans also include shared amenities, such as fitness areas, common gathering spaces, outdoor patios, and fire pits, to encourage community connection.

Construction is expected to begin this spring, with completion targeted for summer 2027.

From vacant property to community hub, this is the kind of thoughtful development shaping the future of Greater Green Bay. 🏡✨

📍 3370 Deerfield Rd, Suamico
🗓 February 13 and 27
⏰ 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Fish fry season is officially here.

St. Benedict Parish in Suamico is serving up classic Lenten favorites on select Fridays, featuring:

• Fresh Bay Perch or Baked Haddock
• Your choice of potato
• Coleslaw
• Rye bread
• Homemade dessert
• Kids’ menu available

💲 $25 per dinner
💲 $5 kids dinner

All proceeds support the parish’s everyday expenses, making this a delicious way to give back while enjoying a true Wisconsin tradition.

More details here.

📍 Evergreen Theater
1806 Bond St, Green Bay, WI 54303
Located at the Helen Keller School

🗓 Opening Night: Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 PM
📅 Performances run February 12 through February 21
🎟 Tickets: $33

Evergreen Theater is celebrating the 60th anniversary of The Sound of Music with a joyful new production honoring one of the most beloved musicals of all time.

Originally premiering on Broadway in 1959 and achieving worldwide acclaim with the 1965 film adaptation, The Sound of Music has captured hearts for decades with its timeless songs and powerful themes of family, courage, hope, and music's transformative power.

This anniversary production will be presented in Evergreen Theater’s new space at the Helen Keller School in Green Bay.

🎟 Tickets are available here.
📞 Box Office: (920) 403-3950

📍 The Children’s Museum of Green Bay
📅 Saturday, February 14
⏰ 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Get ready for a sweet and squishy celebration.

Details here.

HOTWORX is hosting a “Sweat with Your Sweetheart” Valentine’s Event 💪💘

🗓 Thursday 2/12
⏰ 4–8 PM
📍 HOTWORX Green Bay
⚠️ Limited spots available

📍 The Children’s Museum of Green Bay
📅 Sunday, February 15
⏰ 12:30 PM

Get ready for an afternoon of imagination and adventure.

Details here.

📍 The Children’s Museum of Green Bay
📅 Thursday, February 12
⏰ 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Join the Children’s Museum of Green Bay for a fun, hands-on hour with the Green Bay Police Department.

Details here.

📍 Green Bay Gamblers Hockey
📅 Saturday, February 14
🕔 Doors Open at 5:00 PM
🏒 Puck Drop at 6:05 PM

Calling all Paw Patrol and Bluey fans.

🎟 Tickets here.

📍 Let’s Run Around Green Bay
📅 Saturday, February 14
⏰ 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Let’s Run Around is hosting an EPIC Valentine’s Day Party filled with fun for the whole family.

✨ Special appearance by Moana from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM, presented by Positively Princess LLC

The AVB Community Big Band is taking the stage at the Riverside Ballroom for an afternoon of big band favorites and open dancing 💃🕺

🗓 Sunday, February 15
⏰ 2 PM
📍 Riverside Ballroom
🎟 FREE admission

Featuring vocalist Emily Paulsen and a full 18-piece big band, bringing the energy 🎺🥁🎶

📍 Let’s Run Around Green Bay
📅 Friday, February 13
⏰ 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM

A fun music class designed for little ones ages 0 to 5.

Sign up here.

📍 Rockwood Terrace at Titletown
📅 February 17 to February 19
⏰ 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a three-day experience at Titletown.

📍 Village of Suamico Municipal Service Center
📅 Thursday, February 19
⏰ 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Registration is still open for Suamico Parks and Recreation’s Crystal Bowl Sound Bath Meditation class.

This session focuses on purification and renewal through guided sound meditation using crystal bowls.

Cost: $20 per person

Register here.

📍 The Kroc Center
📅 Thursday, February 12
⏰ 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Balloon Blooms Bouquet Bar is popping up at the Green Bay Kroc Center just in time for Valentine’s weekend.

Pricing and detiails here:
$15 each or two for $25

Green Bay Area Public School District, in partnership with the City of Green Bay Government, Northeast Wisconsin Construction Alliance, and Northeast Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship, is hosting a Trades Day focused on careers in the skilled trades.

This newly launched event highlights the important role construction trades play in Northeast Wisconsin’s economy and connects students and community members directly with employers.

Community members are invited to attend during the public session:

📅 Wednesday, February 18, 2026
⏰ 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
📍 Southwest High School Gymnasium

Sign up here.

Vendor applications are now open for the 23rd Annual Farmers’ Market on Broadway, presented by Emplify Health by Bellin.

Hosted by On Broadway, Inc., this market is one of Wisconsin’s largest and most vibrant farmers’ markets, connecting thousands of shoppers with local vendors throughout the season.

Vendor categories include:

• Art and handcrafted goods
• Produce and processed items
• Prepared foods

Apply here. Vendor spots are limited, and applications close March 31.

Registration is now open for Air Force Gymnastics Academy’s “No Bummer Summer” half-day camps.

Camps are now open in the Parent Portal, and organizers note that spots fill quickly.

The program includes 10 weeks of themed summer fun.

Schedule:
Monday through Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
June 15 through August 20

Early drop off at 8:00 a.m. is available for an additional $5.
Cost is $30 per day.

Sign up here.

📍 Starz Gymnastics Academy
807 Parkview Rd
Green Bay, WI 54304

📅 Saturday, February 14, 2026
💲 $10 at the door

A variety of martial arts instructors from Wisconsin will be sharing perspectives on Taijutsu and movement principles. Both unarmed and weapon techniques will be covered, and all experience levels are welcome.

Schedule:
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Morning Training
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM | Lunch Break off-site
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Afternoon Training

For additional information, contact Ronald Martin at [email protected].

📍 City of Green Bay Law Department
💼 Full-Time Position

The City of Green Bay is hiring an Assistant City Attorney. This full-time role involves advising the Common Council, boards, authorities, City departments, and public officials on municipal legal matters.

Responsibilities include drafting ordinances and resolutions, preparing contracts and real estate documents, prosecuting ordinance violations, and assisting with litigation and administrative hearings.

Salary Range: $86,590 to $94,245 annually

Apply here.

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MH.