Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
Good morning, Green Bay.
Local breweries are collecting aluminum tabs to help Ronald McDonald House, and Zambaldi Beer hosts today’s Tab Toss from noon to 2 p.m. (1649 Webster Ave) while offering a free pint for a bag of tabs dropped off by Friday night as part of a friendly competition.
St. Vincent de Paul will open its new thrift store at 1831 Main St. next Thursday at 9 a.m. The nonprofit remodeled the former Planet Fitness building to create 15,000 sqft of retail space + 4,000 sqft for donation processing and drive-through drop-offs.
The Cheesehead hat was created in the late 1980s by Ralph Bruno as a playful response to insults from Illinois neighbors and has grown into a cherished part of Packers culture—its bright design is now displayed at the Smithsonian’s American History Museum.
Eagle Bluff Lighthouse in Door County welcomes visitors daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.—extensive restorations include a rebuilt barn now serving as a welcome center—and the site will host a grand opening celebration on Friday, June 26.
The Rev. Nathan Budde, a Notre Dame Academy graduate serving as a transitional deacon, will be ordained to the Catholic priesthood today at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in downtown Green Bay with Bishop David L.
Ricken leading the celebration.
The Grooves On The Green concert series returns with a free performance by Troy Heinz and the 57’s at Perkins Park on August 8 as part of D.I.C.E. community engagement — staff will also distribute neighborhood surveys in Kennedy Park.
Under Wisconsin law, minors as young as 12 may work summer jobs in street trades, farming, or domestic work, with limits of eight hours daily for 12- to 15-year-olds and 50 hours weekly for 16- and 17-year-olds—applicants must obtain a labor permit and parental consent.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced new UTV safety rules effective June 1 that require helmets for riders 18 and younger and a state-approved safety course for riders born on or after Jan.
1, 1988. The rules aim to improve public trail safety.
Local pediatricians remind parents to supervise children at all times while swimming this summer to ensure quick action if a child struggles.
They advise calling 911 and providing CPR as needed, and recommend checking that water bodies are free from harmful contaminants — key safety measures for the season.
& 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.
Corvettes of the Bay Car Show
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — 225 E Walnut St, Green Bay, WI — Admission details to be confirmed — Enthusiasts gather to showcase and appreciate classic Corvettes.
One Vision of Queen - Marc Martel
7:30-9 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying tribute to Queen with Marc Martel's stunning vocals reminiscent of Freddie Mercury.
Yoga with Kitties
9:30-10:30 a.m. — Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary — $15 — Enjoy a relaxing yoga class surrounded by adorable rescue cats while supporting a good cause.
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