Also, with temperatures dropping hard this weekend, keep an eye on our social media for any event updates or cancellations.

Stay warm out there.

—M

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NeighborWorks Green Bay is forming the planning committee for the 7th annual Good Neighbor Week, a citywide effort focused on care, connection, and community support.

Volunteers of all backgrounds are welcome. Ways to help include:
🏡 Project ideas (home & yard)
🙋 Volunteer coordination
🧩 Planning & timelines
📣 Storytelling & outreach

🗓️ Kickoff meeting: Jan 26, 4–5 PM (Zoom)
📍 Efforts expand in De Pere, continue in Allouez, and serve homeowners across Green Bay.

Brown County libraries are now offering something a little unexpected: free digital radon detectors you can check out just like a library book. Through a new partnership between Brown County Public Health and the Brown County Library, residents can borrow a detector, place it in the lowest level of their home for about a week, and get automatic readings on radon levels. Radon is an odorless gas linked to lung cancer and is found in roughly 1 in 10 Wisconsin homes, making this an easy, no-cost way to protect your family’s health. Devices are available at all Brown County Library branches, no special appointment required.

Green Bay is showing up in a big way. 50 local nonprofits have been selected for the 9th annual Give BIG Green Bay, unlocking a community-wide wave of generosity for causes that strengthen our city. From families and food security to housing, health, and youth programs, this is Green Bay doing what it does best: taking care of its own. 💪💚

Green Bay’s lineup just got stronger. The Baseball Cages has officially opened, giving athletes of all ages a new indoor space to train, swing, and stay active year-round.

Designed for everyone from beginners to seasoned players, the facility offers a place to build skills, stay moving through winter, and keep local athletes developing without needing elite or professional experience.

This is another example of local investment meeting real community needs, especially for youth sports, families, and athletes looking for accessible ways to stay active in Northeast Wisconsin.

More options. More opportunity. More reasons to love where we live. 💚

The long-anticipated Green Bay Public Market is officially getting more runway. City leaders have approved another extension, pushing the project’s completion deadline to December 2027. Originally announced back in 2022, the market has faced multiple delays, but officials say the vision is still alive and moving forward.

Here’s the key takeaway for residents and downtown watchers: no local taxpayer dollars have been paid out yet. The project is tied to a pay-as-you-go TIF structure, meaning funding only kicks in if the development actually increases property values. Developers still need to close a remaining $5.5 million funding gap and must show proof of full financing by May 1, 2026, to keep things on track.

Love it or question it, the Public Market remains one of the most talked-about downtown projects, and this extension keeps the door open for it to become a future hub for food, small businesses, and community connection on Broadway.

Looking for a meaningful way to spend time with your kid (and skip cooking later)? YWCA Greater Green Bay is hosting a Parent-Child Meal Prep Class where families will make chicken fajitas together from start to finish.

All supplies are included, and you’ll leave with:

Spots are very limited, so this one will fill fast.

📅 Wednesday, Jan 28
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
👨‍👩‍👧 Only 6 spots available

📍 The Mauthe Center, Green Bay
🗓 Wednesday, Jan 28
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
💲 Free
👥 Open to all, beginners welcome

An introductory mindfulness session led by ordained members of the Order of Interbeing, founded by Thich Nhat Hanh.
Practices include sitting meditation, walking meditation, deep listening, and loving speech, all in a calm, inclusive space focused on presence and connection.

📧 Questions or future sessions: [email protected]
🌐 OpenHeartMindfulnessCommunity.org

Hands-on tropical floral workshop + travel inspo •

⌛ Thu, Jan 22, 2026 | 5:30 PM

📌 RoseHaus Floral (Suamico)

🎟 $75 | 10 spots max •

RSVP by Mon, Jan 19

📞 920-770-4008

📍 Green Bay Kroc Center
🗓 Wednesdays
⏰ 4:45–5:15 PM
👧🧒 Ages 0–11

A fun, faith-filled midweek program for kids featuring:

📍 The Children’s Museum of Green Bay
🗓 Friday, January 23
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM

A glowing winter evening just for families.

🎟 Admission

💡 Thinking about joining? Membership includes free Member Nights, exclusive programs, and year-round museum visits.

🔗 Learn more or join

Marcus Theatres is bringing Migration back to the big screen as part of their Kids Movie Magic series.

🗓 Jan 23–25
🎟 $3 tickets
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly, budget-friendly, winter-break friendly

📍 De Pere Community Center
🗓 Tuesday, January 27
⏰ 6:00 PM
👥 Teams of up to 4 (ages 8+)

Race against the clock to complete the same 500-piece puzzle as other teams 🧠⏱
🏆 Prizes for the fastest finishers
💲 $26 per team
👀 Spectators welcome (kids under 12 need an adult)

⚠️ Limited to 15 teams – spots fill fast!

It’s a packed week of creativity, play, and winter fun at the Children’s Museum, with daily activities designed for little learners and families:

🎨 Pint-Sized Picassos (running all week)
🌈 Sensory Friendly Night – Thu, Jan 22 (3–5 PM)
✨ Member Night: Let It Glow – Fri, Jan 23
🔥 Kids Opening Ceremony – Sat, Jan 24 (9 AM–12 PM)

Every Sunday, 2–3 PM through April 19, 2026

Get up close with some of the Wildlife Sanctuary’s animal ambassadors and chat with the animal care team during this weekly program at the Observation Building. Great for kids, animal lovers, and anyone who wants a low-key, educational outing.

📍 Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
📸 Bring your camera
✅ Included with admission

📍 The Children’s Museum of Green Bay
📅 Thursday, January 22
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM

A calm, welcoming museum experience designed for children with different abilities and their families. Expect reduced noise, adjusted lighting, visual supports, and space to explore at your own pace.
Caregivers and therapists welcome. No preregistration required.

The Cougars are playing live at Anduzzi’s Sports Club – Green Bay East on Sunday, January 25.

Expect high-energy classics, a packed dance floor, and one of those nights that turns into “let’s stay for one more song.” Grab dinner, a drink, and settle in for a solid local live-music night.

🕺🎶 No planning required. Just show up.

Love community events and downtown energy? Definitely De Pere is looking for an Events Manager to help plan and execute the downtown events that bring De Pere together.

What you’ll do:

The details:

📧 Apply by sending a resume + cover letter (one PDF) to [email protected]
👀 Know someone perfect for this? Pass it along.

The City of Green Bay Government is hiring a Planning Manager to lead the City’s Planning Division and help shape Green Bay’s growth over the next 20 years.

This leadership role oversees comprehensive planning, zoning, land development, and regional collaboration while working closely with city leadership, local businesses, and community organizations.

🗓️ Schedule:
Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM–11:30 AM

🎓 Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field
5–7 years of relevant experience
Master’s degree and AICP certification preferred

🌱 Why it matters:
This role directly influences how Green Bay develops, grows, and connects as a community.

👉 Apply: governmentjobs.com/careers/greenbaywi

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

MH.