Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of July.
Good morning, Green Bay.
The decades-old career placement program run by Aspiro received $7 million in funding — restoring its services for disabled adults at the former Tank Elementary School.
It expects to clear its waitlist within a year.
A decades-old career placement program for adults with disabilities resumed today after $7 million in funding was approved, enabling Aspiro to operate from the former Tank Elementary School in Green Bay + serving over 200 individuals daily as officials aim to clear a 7,000-person waitlist within a year.
Port Green Bay rebranded on Tuesday, July 14 with a new blue-green logo (featuring a ship on waves in a circle) as part of its port expansion project.
Officials said the updated brand will soon appear on websites and social media.
The board is discussing wording for a referendum in November that would request $154 million over four years and include extra funding to account for inflation.
The proposal replaces the expired $16.5 million operation referendum from last November.
UW-Green Bay will remove some campus tunnel connections to make way for the new Cofrin Technology and Education Center after the library demolition scheduled for 2027 — the change will improve indoor navigation despite losing a direct route between some academic buildings.
The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center serving flood victims in Brown County and Oneida Nation opens today at NWTC Public Safety Training Center (Room GBP111/113, 2565 Larsen Rd.) until Aug.
14 during weekday hours. A similar center opens in New London for nearby communities.
Green Bay was awarded a $500,000 EPA Brownfields Community-wide Assessment Grant to assess properties that may contain hazardous substances.
City officials will use the funds to redevelop underused spaces into productive community assets.
Hospital Sisters Health System Rehabilitation Hospital opened on Taylor Street just east of the Meijer store west of Green Bay.
The 40-bed facility doubles capacity and adds the region’s first dedicated traumatic brain injury unit to enhance patient care.
Craft & Create Camp
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — The Children's Museum of Green Bay — $120 Members / $140 Non-Members — A fun-filled summer camp for kids ages 5-10 with hands-on activities and creative play.
Craft & Create Camp
9 AM - 3 PM — The Children's Museum of Green Bay — $120 Members / $140 Non-Members — Encourage creativity with hands-on activities for kids aged 5-10 at this fun summer camp.
Craft & Create Camp
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — The Children's Museum of Green Bay — $120 for members, $140 for non-members — A hands-on summer camp for kids ages 5-10 to unleash their creativity.
Packers 5K Run with myTEAM TRIUMPH
Event Time Not Specified — Lambeau Field — Check website for details — Experience a 5K run promoting inclusion with ANGELS guiding individuals with disabilities to the finish line.
Cordell Winter Concert
3:30 – 9:30 PM — Anduzzi's Sports Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of indie and alternative rock with Cordell Winter.
Once Upon a Camp
9 AM - 3 PM — The Children's Museum of Green Bay — $120 for members, $140 for non-members — Engage kids aged 5-10 in hands-on activities and exhibit play this summer.
Green Bay Kids' Day Karnival
4-8 p.m. — Bay Beach Amusement Park — Free for kids — A thrilling celebration with games, food, and entertainment for all ages.
MEGADETH Live Concert
5-11 p.m. — Capital Credit Union Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary MEGADETH, a defining force in heavy metal music.
Blackberry Smoke Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — EPIC Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Blackberry Smoke brings their Southern rock and country soul vibes to Green Bay for an unforgettable night.
Robots & Coding Camp
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — The Children's Museum of Green Bay — $120 members, $140 non-members — Dive into hands-on coding and robotics activities for kids ages 5-10.
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