Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of June.
Good morning, Green Bay.
St. Vincent de Paul moved its main thrift store to the former Planet Fitness building on Main Street after a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday.
Its old Weise Street site continues to house business offices and processing, and job positions remain unchanged (no job cuts) with volunteer opportunities available.
The Adventure Park announced accessible zip lining events for this summer.
The program is set for Friday, June 19th, Thursday, July 16th, and Thursday, August 13th from 12:00pm to 5:00pm with friends and family invited to join (registration is now open with limited spaces).
Residents in Allouez will have brush pickup on their regular garbage day during June 8-11; they must place clean brush stacks curbside by 6:00 a.m. following size and spacing rules, or drop them off at the Le Brun Yard Waste Site open 24/7.
Do not mix brush with yard waste.
Brown County Parks held a ribbon-cutting on Thursday at Pamperin Park in Howard to open a new rental shelter for community gatherings.
The facility covers over 5,500 sqft & features a covered open-air structure, seating for 100, electricity, a grill, and more amenities for graduations and reunions.
The 50th Bellin Run kicks off June 13 at 8 a.m. on South Webster Avenue in front of Bellin Hospital with registration available online until 2:30 p.m. June 11 or in person June 12—organizers reported over 8,000 registrants and a health expo at Astor Park on June 12.
House of Hope and Green Bay Doulas host Diaper Green Bay every June and July to collect packaged and loose diapers for families in need.
Brown County does not have a diaper bank — donations will go to local community partners.
Lambeau (a 3-year-old, 22-pound beagle) rescued from Ridglan Farms is now available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Green Bay campus; he must be in a home without other dogs and costs $299 to adopt.
Officials released 135 dogs on May 11, ensuring each new pet gets tailored guidance.
Representatives from the Neville Public Museum Foundation and the Children's Museum of Green Bay are forming a task force to explore a partnership in downtown Green Bay.
Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach said the group aims to address shared programming goals and accreditation concerns (including hiring a museum director first).
Brown County Library launches a summer reading program to help kids maintain reading skills over break.
It runs Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Central branch (515 Pine St.) with prizes including food vouchers, pool passes and Rockers game tickets.
From June 8th to 12th, Green Bay Public Works will overlay asphalt on Shawano Avenue between Oakland and Hudson to mend the worn roadway before WisDOT's 2031 project.
Traffic remains open; trucks over 10 ft should use an alternate route (Military Avenue, West Mason Street, South Ashland Avenue).
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.
Fire Over the Fox VIP Fireworks Seating
7:45-10:30 p.m. — Leicht Memorial Park — $12 — Secure a VIP chair for the largest fireworks spectacle in northeast Wisconsin.
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