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Friday, December 12th, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Dec. 11, Green Bay Metro Firefighters delivered holiday gifts to young patients at HSHS St. Vincent Children's Hospital as part of a long-running partnership with Central Church — a program that has brightened hospital days for over a decade. FOX 11
- ➤ Green Bay Redevelopment Authority approved an extra $204,000 Tuesday for Veterans 1st’s tiny home village (for homeless veterans) on the former Brown County Mental Health Center site on St. Anthony Drive, where 21 houses and a community center began construction this summer and will finish in two years. WTAQ
- ➤ Santa Cycle returns this weekend with 10 cyclists in Santa costumes riding fat bikes at Badger State Brewing Company in Ashwaubenon, starting at 10 a.m. Saturday; the fundraiser benefits Children’s Wisconsin and includes fat bike giveaways despite below-zero wind chills. WBAY
- ➤ Donald Driver and his foundation distributed holiday meal vouchers to hundreds of families at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley on Thursday. The effort also provided winter items and is supported by a three-year partnership with Fox Communities Credit Union. FOX 11
- ➤ The Green Bay Packers will host their final charity autograph session on Monday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. at Festival Foods in Suamico. Players including Rashan Gary and Emanuel Wilson will sign autographs to support the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign (fundraising for local programs); a $50 donation is encouraged. FOX 11
- ➤ Due to bitter cold, the Christkindlmarket on Broadway will operate from noon to 4 p.m. this Saturday while its usual hours on Thursday and Friday remain from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Officials advise visitors to dress warmly. FOX 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay public schools face an added $2 million funding gap after the state lowered special education reimbursements from 42% to about 35%. The district had already closed a $3 million gap and now may need to implement hiring freezes and program cuts. FOX 11
- ➤ UW-Green Bay will award 506 degrees during two ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 13 at The Weidner in Green Bay. Many graduates (including first-generation and transfer students) will soon join the regional workforce, with sessions at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. UW-Green Bay
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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.
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A Frank's Christmas
1:00 PM — Meyer Theatre — Tickets starting at $87 — Enjoy festive performances for the holiday season.
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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.
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A Frank's Christmas
1:00 – 2:30 PM — Meyer Theatre — Starting at $87 — Enjoy a festive musical performance to celebrate the holiday spirit.
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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.
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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.
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A Frank's Christmas
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Meyer Theatre — Tickets starting at $63 — Enjoy an unforgettable holiday performance in Green Bay.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
~ Anais Nin
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