Good morning, Green Bay.

Green Bay is hosting a festive weekend with Heritage Hill Christmas at Heritage Hill State Historical Park on Dec.

12-13, a Gamblers game featuring Glam Band & a Candy Cane Trail at the Resch Center on Dec. 13, and a 1-mile Run Run Rudolph downtown on Dec. 13.

On Wednesday, the Ashwaubenon Village Board met to discuss housing insecurity in Brown County, where local housing groups blamed fewer housing choices and rising costs for homelessness (624 in 2024) while some board members want a village ordinance returned; next steps remain unclear.

The Rotary Club of Green Bay is accepting applications for the 2026 Rotary Free Enterprise Award Charity Partner through Dec.

19; eligible local organizations with 2+ years in operation may receive a grant of at least $35,000 to support community fundraising.

Exclusive Tobacco (Oshkosh) faces nearly $12.9 million in fines for selling expired vaping devices after a new state law took effect in September, leading to the seizure of over 1,200 products.

Dave’z Smoke N Vape in Green Bay was also fined following an inspection.

UW-Green Bay and gener8tor announced that five startups were chosen for the free, no-equity, seven-week Pre-Accelerator program when it launched in November; the program offered concierge coaching and mentor access to early-stage founders in Brown County and Northeast Wisconsin (Chancellor Mike Alexander said it aimed to boost local business growth).

Almost all local schools will close on Dec.

24 and students will be on winter break until Jan. 2 (Ashwaubenon students start break on Dec. 22).

The Green Bay City Council will review a nearly $5M pavilion contract at Leicht Memorial Park forwarded without recommendation due to a flawed bidding process and tight TIF deadline; members meet Dec.

16 to address concerns and keep the project on track before the district closes.

Starting in 2026, the Village of Allouez will change its bulk and brush collection schedule to allow more time for street and utility repairs (after a year-long study and board approval through a two-year pilot program).

Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes held his first local campaign event yesterday at Coffee Wizardz in Allouez with Mayor Eric Genrich, State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner, and health care experts to discuss rising costs and plans to expand BadgerCare if elected.

Cornerstone Community Center is nearing its fundraising goal for a fourth ice sheet to expand access to ice sports in the region and support youth programs; the new 65,000 sqft facility + seating for 3,000 will boost local athletic opportunities for current and future generations.

A Frank's Christmas Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Meyer Theatre — Tickets from $87 — Experience the magic of the holiday season with a festive performance.

A Frank's Christmas

1:00 PM — Meyer Theatre — Tickets starting at $87 — Enjoy festive performances for the holiday season.

HWE 14: Brewery Bash 3

7 p.m. — Badger State Brewing Company — Cost info not provided — Enjoy thrilling professional wrestling entertainment from the Upper Midwest.

A Frank's Christmas

1:00 – 2:30 PM — Meyer Theatre — Starting at $87 — Enjoy a festive musical performance to celebrate the holiday spirit.

A Frank's Christmas

7:30-9 p.m. — Meyer Theatre — Tickets start at $87 — Enjoy a festive Christmas performance that promises holiday cheer and entertainment.

A Frank's Christmas

7:30 p.m. — Meyer Theatre — Tickets from $87 — Enjoy a festive performance of A Frank's Christmas in this holiday-themed show.

A Frank's Christmas

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Meyer Theatre — Tickets starting at $63 — Enjoy an unforgettable holiday performance in Green Bay.

Garden of Lights

4:30-9 p.m. — Green Bay Botanical Garden — $5-$17 depending on age and night — Experience the magic of over 350,000 lights across enchanting displays in a stunning winter garden setting.