Good morning, Green Bay.

The third annual Rock the Block will be held on De Pere’s west side from Sept.

16-18. Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity and the city are inviting volunteers to help improve homes (applications will be mailed to all 140 houses) to boost community upkeep and pride.

U.S. News & World Report ranked Green Bay No. 6 among Wisconsin cities in a study that looked at house prices, income, and commute times; the report used Census data to show the city has low home values and short commutes even if unemployment is a bit high.

Green Bay jewelry and candy shops report rising prices for Valentine’s Day items—gold is up 71% and silver nearly 300% while chocolate costs soar, prompting shoppers to find more affordable treats.

Army ROTC cadets from UW Oshkosh, St. Norbert, Marian and UW-Green Bay will train at Plamann Park on Thursdays from Feb.

19 to Apr. 16, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Officials say the training uses nonfunctional equipment (rubber ducks) and marked areas to keep visitor disruptions minimal.

The former Wequiock Elementary building (3994 Wequiock Road) is leased to Holy Cross Catholic School after a narrow 4 to 3 school board vote on Feb.

13. The school will cap enrollment at 140 students while owner David Charles donates $150,000 to the local education foundation.

Crews stopped six sanitary sewer leaks tied to a downtown project on Thursday night, and some wastewater reached the East River.

Cleanup continues on Friday as workers cordoned off areas (including Main Street and Monroe Street) to keep the public safe.

Deedra Irwin (from Pulaski) is set to compete today in the women’s 7.5km biathlon sprint at the Winter Olympics in Italy, starting at 7:45 a.m. The Olympian earned the best finish for an American biathlete (at Beijing 2022) and will make her second Olympic appearance.

2026 WAA/WIDNR Annual Conference

1 PM – 4 PM — KI Convention Center — Early Bird rates from $70 — Engage with experts on arboriculture and urban forestry while enjoying networking opportunities.

Yoga With Kitties

9:30-10:30 a.m. — Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary — $15 — Enjoy a relaxing yoga session while cuddling adorable rescue cats.

State of the Broadway District

7:30-9:30 a.m. — Gather on Broadway — Free entry — Network over breakfast while learning about the Broadway District’s upcoming projects and awards.

Green Bay Pet Expo

3 PM – 8 PM — Resch Center — $12.25 entry; kids 5 & under free — Enjoy a family-friendly celebration of pets with education, entertainment, and shopping.

Green Bay Jazz Orchestra at The Tarlton Theatre

6-8 p.m. — The Tarlton Theatre — $5 reserved seating — Experience the smooth sounds of the Green Bay Jazz Orchestra on a historic stage.

Wildlife Rehabilitation New Member Presentation

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary — Free entry — Discover how to help orphaned wildlife through the R-PAWS program at this informative presentation.