Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
Good morning, Green Bay.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin received a $250,000 social justice impact grant from Packers Give Back on Wednesday to boost its mentoring programs for kids waiting for a mentor.
The nonprofit will use the funds to expand safe meeting spaces for Bigs & Littles.
Freedom House donated their van to Rooted In Inc., a community table that helps deliver fresh food to local families in Green Bay (the van previously aided homeless outreach).
Both groups are set to join the Give BIG Green Bay campaign on Feb. 25–26.
Green Bay Conservation Corps released its 2025 Year in Review on Thursday, Feb.
19, highlighting key habitat restoration and native plantings across 2,658 acres of recreational space. In partnership with the local botanical garden, crews installed thousands of plants — building a continuous pollinator corridor.
Officials at NEW Water determined that sewer leaks occurred last Thursday when a maintenance project left valves open and nearly 8,560 gallons of wastewater spilled downtown (2,200 gallons entered the storm system) before crews cleaned up the area the next day.
The Packers inducted cancer survivor Patrick Suplicki, who built a basement Packers shrine, as the 28th Fan Hall of Fame member.
His induction at the Lambeau Field Atrium rewarded him with club seats + pre-game passes + a jersey + a gift certificate + a one-year subscription to PackersNews.com.
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.
Homebuyer Education Class
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — NeighborWorks Green Bay — $50 non-refundable — Learn essential homebuying skills in this Spanish-language class.
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