Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.
Good morning, Green Bay.
A survey by Payday lender Advance America shows that most Wisconsin drivers would reduce spending if gas reached $4.84 per gallon.
In Green Bay, gas prices near $4 today are prompting motorists to cut back on dining out and travel — a sign that fuel costs influence daily budgets.
On Sunday, four GBAPS elementary schools held final hall walks before their closure; MacArthur and Kennedy will be demolished with students moving to the new Starr Elementary School, while Elmore and Langlade will close with students reassigned to other facilities (a historic farewell for the community).
Tick bites and Lyme disease cases are rising in Fox Valley as tick season begins.
Doctors advise protection with light clothing and thorough tick checks and suggest saving removed ticks in a jar (or plastic bag) for testing as climate change and increased outdoor activity contribute to the uptick.
Spring City Bird Walk
6:30 a.m. — Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary — Free entry — Enjoy a morning of birdwatching amidst the beauty of nature with the Bay Area Bird Club.
Spring City Bird Walk
6:30 a.m. — Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary — Free entry — Explore the beauty of local birdlife at this guided nature walk with the Bay Area Bird Club.
Spring City Bird Walk
6:30 a.m. — Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary — Free entry — Explore local birdlife with guided walks from the Bay Area Bird Club.
EPIC Green Bay Marathon featuring Luke Combs
1:00 – 6:50 PM — Lambeau Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting marathon event along with performances by country superstar Luke Combs.
Harmonies for Hope - Civic Symphony of Green Bay
1-5 p.m. — The Weidner — $27 – $49 — Experience an uplifting concert with stirring works that celebrate resilience and the power of music to unite and heal.
Pretty in Pink Painting Event
6-8:30 p.m. — Buzz Social — $38 — Enjoy a creative evening of painting while socializing and indulging in food and drinks.
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Live Show
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Tickets vary — Enjoy an unforgettable night of laughter with stars from ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?’.
MeatFest
10 a.m. — Resch Center — VIP entry available — Explore countless food samples while enjoying live music and cooking demos at this fun food festival.
& Juliet Musical
& Juliet — 7:30 – 10:30 PM — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Check ticket prices — A hilarious musical reimagining of Juliet's story with a modern twist and catchy pop anthems.
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