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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 2, New Leaf Foods helped three Green Bay schools expand their community orchards. Jackson Elementary planted two cherry trees + Franklin and McAuliffe Elementary planted apple, pear, and cherry trees for future use in school food programs. FOX 11
- ➤ During the NFL Draft on April 26, free shuttles and buses brought safe rides for local fans, logging 2,627 rides + 9,013 passengers. The program used 40 shuttle vans + 91 drivers over 61 hours and was made possible by volunteer work, grants, donations, and Tavern League funds. WNCY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ At the 2025 World Beer Cup, three Wisconsin breweries won awards as judges from over 200 professionals evaluated 8,375 beers from 1,761 entries, and Green Bay’s Hinterland Brewery earned bronze in the German style Altbier category. WeAreGreenBay.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay Police Department+Brown County Sheriff’s Office are accepting applications for the Teen Police Academy summer program that lets 30 high school students learn about law enforcement through tours, skill tests, and demonstrations. The course runs from June 9 to 12 at GBPD, provides lunch, and requires a background check with parental consent for minors. 94.3 Jack FM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay Botanical Garden unveiled a new exhibit of nine animal sculptures made from trash and debris from the Pacific Ocean. The traveling exhibit Washed Ashore shared facts about how plastics harm animal habitats & offered tips to reduce ocean pollution. WeAreGreenBay.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay’s Department of Public Works said the Donald A. Tilleman Memorial Bridge will close from 6 a.m.—3 p.m. on May 5 and the Bart Starr Memorial Bridge will close from 6 a.m.—3 p.m. on May 6 for annual spring cleaning. The closures will affect about 45,300 daily motorists who must take detours while the Main Street bridge remains open. Green Bay Press-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local veteran Michael Heidtman, who is battling stage four salivary gland cancer, will move to Houston for clinical trials—giving him a better chance to extend his life—and HunterSeven Foundation is raising $100,000 to cover his moving costs. WeAreGreenBay.com
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Spring Bird Walk
6:30 a.m. — Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary — Free entry — Explore the beauty of spring birds in a guided nature walk with the Bay Area Bird Club.
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Be Bowl'd Fundraiser for The Fridge
5-8 p.m. — The Tarlton Theatre — $20 per person — Enjoy warm soup and handcrafted bowls while supporting community food resources.
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Nate Bargatze Live in Green Bay
7:00 p.m. — Resch Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarious storytelling of Nate Bargatze in a lively atmosphere.
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Spring Bird Walk
6:30 a.m. — Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary — Free entry — Explore the beauty of local birdlife with expert guidance from the Bay Area Bird Club.
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37th Annual Volunteer Center of Brown County Volunteer Awards presented by Wisconsin Public Service Foundation - Registration!
The 37th annual Volunteer Awards is coming up! Sign up today, registration ends this Friday!
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Grown Ups' Night Out
No kids allowed for a fun-filled evening of socializing and relaxing with other adults. We will have a mini tattoos pop-up by The Hive Aesthetics, Clay Jewelry Bar by Della Jewelry, clothing and craft venders, along with board games and food and fun.
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ComedyCity: After Dark
6:30-8 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — $10 each — Experience high-energy, family-friendly improv comedy inspired by audience suggestions.
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Grassroots in the Garden: Growing Community
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Frank B Seymour Park — Free entry — Kick off the spring with garden skills and community bonding in the food forest.
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ComedyCity: After Dark
6:30 – 8:00 PM — ComedyCity Theatre — $10 each — Experience high-energy, family-friendly improv comedy with something for everyone.
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Live Music with THAT GUY
3:30-7 p.m. — Anduzzi's Sports Club - Green Bay East — Free entry — Enjoy live tunes by THAT GUY while you relax and unwind at this local venue.
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