Trades, Touchdowns & $7 Tickets

Cheap tickets, Green & Gold Fridays, and middle schoolers learning trades, it’s all happening in the Bay.

 🐝TL;DR: Quick hits on what’s happening around the Bay this week

  • 🛠️ Girls with drills? Yes please.

  • 🧘‍♀️ Yoga + rescue cats = the purrrfect stretch.

  • 🟩 Packers tix for $7? That’s cheaper than cheese curds.

  • 👕 Wear green & gold on Fridays, win stuff. Simple math.

  • 🎨 Art + music + plaza vibes = De Pere on Friday night.

  • 🌽 Bernard the groundhog wants your veggies. Don’t ghost him.

  • 💧 $29M sewer project: not glamorous, but we’ll thank it later.

  • 🔧 Green Bay needs a Utility Manager. Sewer kings, apply within.

  • and more….

Hey Green Bay 👋

Can we all agree that August feels like that friend who shows up loud, fun, and 15 minutes early? This week snuck up fast, but it brought the energy.

Between iced coffees melting faster than your patience at a 4-way stop and the random urge to deep clean your garage (don’t do it), we’re embracing the weird and wonderful rhythm of late summer in the Bay.

Whether you’re soaking in every golden hour or just here for the memes and mystery events, we’ve got something inside that'll make you smile, roll your eyes, or maybe even leave the house.

Let's dive in. The good stuff starts... now. 💥

PS: 🏀 Local Basketball Team Looking for Gym Space

Northeast Wisconsin Christian Homeschool Athletic Association (NEWCHAA) is currently looking for gym space to rent for the 25/’26 basketball season.

Ideally, in or around the Green Bay/De Pere area

This group has been based in the Green Bay area for over a decade! This isn’t just your ‘Friday fitness’ version of basketball.

The Eagles are coming off a Division 1 homeschool championship at the Midwest regionals (200+ teams), and also compete with many of our local public school programs.

If you know of a church, rec center, or facility that might have open gym time, we’d love to connect.

📧 Reply to this email, and we will get you connected!

Let’s help these local kids keep playing the game they love! 🏀

Here is a short news clip from last year!

Got something cool happening? Or know someone quietly killing it in Green Bay?
We want to know! Hit reply and spill the details. You might see it featured in the next Buzz. Just reply to this email.

🧭 Let’s go…

📰New Stories of the Week in Green Bay

📌🚧 Big News: $29M Sewer Renewal Project Breaks Ground Downtown

NEW Water has launched a $29 million renewal of Green Bay’s sewer interceptor system, some of which dates back to the 1930s.

This massive infrastructure project will:
✔ Rehabilitate 13,000 feet of sanitary sewer
✔ Extend the system’s life for future generations
✔ Improve wastewater reliability for over 239,000 residents

📍 Impacts include road closures (starting with N. Baird St.), trail detours, and temporary construction zones downtown and into Allouez.
📅 Construction is underway now and is expected to continue through late 2026.

No charges for property owners, the project is funded through NEW Water’s municipal rates and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.

📌👷‍♀️ Big News: ‘She Builds Wisconsin’ Empowers Local Girls in Construction

Middle school girls across Wisconsin picked up drills, hammers, and welding torches at the recent ‘She Builds Wisconsin’ summer camp, a hands-on program designed to inspire young women to explore careers in the construction trades.

🛠️ Hosted by Northeast WI Building & Construction Trades Council
📍 Camp held at NWTC’s Green Bay campus
👷‍♀️ Students tried real trade work: carpentry, sheet metal, concrete, welding & more
🌟 Designed to address Wisconsin’s skilled labor shortage while boosting female representation in the field

“We want them to know these careers are wide open for them,”

Camp instructor and carpenter Allie Kaster.

More than just a camp, this is a movement to build confidence and the future workforce.

📌 🏈 Big News: Packers Preseason Tickets Selling for Just $7

If you've ever wanted to see a game at Lambeau without breaking the bank, now’s your chance!

Tickets for the Packers vs. Jets preseason game this weekend are all low, with some resales starting at just $7.02.

🎟️ Prices range from $7–$60
📍 Game at Lambeau Field
🎇 Fans say Family Night’s fireworks & atmosphere are a bigger draw than early preseason

If you're looking for a budget-friendly way to experience the stadium atmosphere, this might be your best shot all season.

🌱 Help Shape the Future of Green Bay’s

Green Bay’s downtown is a food desert, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. A local group is calling on the community to explore starting a member-owned food co-op, focused on affordable, fresh, and locally grown food.

🗣️ They're asking for your voice!
📋 Fill out the community survey to share your thoughts and support this grassroots effort.
🏙️ A downtown food co-op = local jobs, better food access, and a stronger community

🔗 Take the Survey & Join the Conversation.

🍔🥞 Two Classics, One Roof: Applebee’s + IHOP Coming to Green Bay

Craving pancakes and burgers? We are in luck, a new hybrid Applebee’s + IHOP is coming to Green Bay’s east side!

Set to open at the former Perkins location on Main Street, this two-in-one restaurant concept is the first of its kind in Wisconsin, combining family-friendly breakfast with your favorite appetizers and late-night bites.

📍 Location: 2002 Main Street
📅 Opening Date: TBA

We’ll keep you posted when doors open. Bring your appetite!

🏡 For Sale: 515 Vroman St, Green Bay

💰 Price: $135,000 (just dropped $5K)
🛏️ 2 beds | 🛁 1 bath | 📐 1,233 sq ft
📍 Quiet Green Bay neighborhood

This 1919 charmer has great bones, cozy curb appeal, and sits on a manageable 5,227 sq ft lot. Perfect for first-time buyers or rental investors.

🏡 New Listing: 1297 Circle Dr, Green Bay

💰 $365,000
🛏️ 4 beds | 🛁 2 baths | 📐 1,890 sq ft
🚗 3-car garage | 🏡 0.25 acre lot
📍 Built in 1975, located in a quiet west Green Bay neighborhood

This spacious split-level home has plenty of room to grow with a large yard and updated interior touches. Perfect for families, hobbyists, or anyone needing garage space galore.

🎨🎶 ART NITE + Last Music on the Plaza-This Friday!

Downtown De Pere is bringing double the vibes this Friday with:

🖼️ ART NITE
🎵 Last Music on the Plaza of the season
📍 Michael J. Walsh Plaza
🕔 5–9 PM
🎤 Live music by AriylA
🍕 Eats from Gigi’s Pizza Napoletana + Delights Bakery & Café

It’s your last chance this season, don’t miss this night under the lights!

💦 The Great Muir Slide – August 8

Get ready to slide into summer fun! Join the splash at John Muir Park on Friday, August 8, from 2–5 PM for an epic community water event.

🎉 Family-friendly & FREE
🧴 Don’t forget sunscreen
👯 Bring friends, towels, and your inner kid

Hosted by Green Bay Parks, Rec & Forestry, this is one summer send-off you don’t want to miss!

🎨 Fall Art & Maker Classes Now Open at NWTC

Thinking of picking up a new hobby or dusting off an old one? The Artisan and Business Center at NWTC has opened registration for Fall 2025 classes, and they’re filling fast!

🖌️ Classes include ceramics, fused glass, painting, sewing, woodturning & more
📅 Most meet once a week for 6 weeks
✅ Beginner-friendly, no experience needed
💸 Materials included (unless noted)
🌟 Open to all community members

Ready to create something beautiful?
👉 Register here

🧘‍♀️🐱 Yoga with Kitties-August 9

Stretch, purr, repeat. Join Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary for a one-of-a-kind yoga class with rescue cats!

📅 Saturday, August 9
🕢 7:30–8:30 PM
📍 Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary, 151 N Broadway
💰 $15- proceeds benefit the cats
🧘‍♂️ All levels welcome | Bring your mat (or use one provided)
🔗 Get Tickets

This class is paws-itively good for the soul. 🐾🧡

💚 Green & Gold Fridays Are Back!

Packers fans, it’s go time. Rock your gear every Friday and get perks, prizes, and swag at local spots.

🧢 Wear Packers gear on Fridays

🎁 Score exclusive fan perks and prizes at local businesses

🛍️ Participating locations include retail shops, restaurants & more

📱 Fans can share photos of their gear using #GGFriday for a chance to win Packers swag

Because in Wisconsin, football isn't just a game, it’s a lifestyle. 💚💛

🐾 Volunteers Needed: Cat Conservation Day at the Zoo!

Help make a difference at Cat Conservation Day on Friday, August 15, at the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park.

🧡 Presented by Network Health
🧒 Kids 8+ can volunteer with a chaperone
🧑‍🦱 Ages 15+ can volunteer independently
📧 Sign up: [email protected]

Zoo events are always a WILD time. Join the fun and support a great cause!

🦔 Bernard Needs Your Garden Leftovers!

Have extra zucchini, corn, or carrots? Bernard the groundhog (and his hungry friends!) at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary would be thrilled to take them off your hands.

🧺 Drop off clean, fresh produce daily from 8 AM–6:30 PM at the Observation Building.
🚫 No onions or garlic, please!
🌿 Herbs for enrichment are welcome too.

Let’s keep those bellies full and tails wagging, one veggie at a time. 🥕💚

🧡 Volunteer in the Broadway District!

The team at On Broadway, Inc. is calling all community lovers, creatives, and helping hands to volunteer and keep the Broadway District vibrant.

📍 Opportunities include events like:
🎶 Levitt AMP Music Series
🌙 igNight Market
🧹 TRASHFORCE cleanup crew

Whether you’ve got an hour or a whole weekend, there’s a way to get involved and give back.

✅ Sign up here
📧 Questions? Reach out to Betsy at [email protected]

🚨 Now Hiring: Aquatics Staff at Green Bay Kroc Center

Looking for a fun and meaningful job? The Kroc Center is hiring Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, and Attendants for the upcoming season. Must be 16+ to apply. Perks include:
💧 Flexible hours
💧 Free Kroc membership
💧 Lifesaving skills + a team environment

🛠️ Now Hiring: Utility Manager – Stormwater & Sanitary Sewer


The City of Green Bay is on the lookout for a skilled leader to take charge of our essential stormwater and sewer systems.

You’ll:
✔️ Oversee daily operations
✔️ Manage a talented team
✔️ Ensure everything runs to state and federal standards

📌 Must have:
🎓 Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering
🧰 6+ years of municipal project experience
👥 2+ years in a supervisory role

🔧 Help keep Green Bay flowing forward!

🛠️ Now Hiring: Aesthetic Instructors at Blue Sky Green Bay!

Blue Sky School of Professional Massage & Therapeutic Bodywork is looking for positive, enthusiastic Aesthetics Instructors to join their Green Bay team!
✔️ Must hold an active Aesthetician license
✔️ At least 2 years of hands-on experience preferred
✔️ Passion for the industry & helping others grow
✔️ Teaching experience is a plus (but not required)

📧 Send your resume to: [email protected]

Got something to sell, share, or shout about? 🐝 We're now accepting community-submitted ads for our brand-new Buzz Classifieds section!

🎯 Garage sales, small business promotions, side hustles, lost & found, local services - you name it.

📬 To submit your ad for next week’s edition, reply to this email or DM us on Facebook or Instagram @greenbaybuzz.
Cost: Till spots last.

Let your neighbors know what’s buzzing!

That’s the buzz for this week. 🐝

🍯 Thanks for letting us drop into your inbox and your life. Whether it’s weekend plans, backyard builds, or brunch with the fam, we’re honored to be part of your week.

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

MH.