Saturday, December 28th, 2024

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Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay bars anticipate a surge in liquor license expansions to accommodate the influx of visitors for the 2025 NFL Draft. 94.3 Jack FM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Brown County Library's most checked out books of 2024 ranged from thrillers and romance to memoirs, highlighting diverse reading preferences among Green Bay area patrons. Green Bay Press-Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport announces the resumption of nonstop flights to various destinations, including Fort Myers and Denver, and additional services for the 2025 NFL Draft. 94.3 Jack FM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brown County has fully allocated its $51.4 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to 155 diverse projects, including public facility renovations and support for nonprofit organizations. Green Bay Press-Gazette
- ➤ Green Bay has allocated over $23 million in ARPA funds to 70 projects, aiming to improve community infrastructure and support revitalization efforts without returning any funds to the U.S. Treasury. Green Bay Press-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Fatal overdoses in Brown County fell by 73% in 2024 due to intensified efforts against fentanyl and drug awareness, with continued action planned. Green Bay Press-Gazette
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Attention shoppers — Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is almost over. Shop some of the best deals of the year on top brands like Steve Madden, adidas, Lucky Brand, and more before they’re gone on Monday, Aug. 4. The Buy
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FIRE ON HIGH Live Music Performance at The Legacy Hotel
FIRE ON HIGH will be performing live music in the atrium of The Legacy Hotel in Green Bay, WI on New Year's Eve.
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Bingocize Program at ADRC
The Bingocize program combines gentle exercises with bingo to promote mobility, independence, and health education for older adults.
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Creative Community Rock Painting Event
Participants can bring their own creative projects such as rock painting and paper crafts, with an initiative to spread positivity through painted rocks placed in the community.
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Michael Grabner Live Concert
Michael Grabner will perform live at Paradise North Distillery in Green Bay.
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Bingocize Fitness & Health Program
Bingocize is a 10-week program combining gentle exercises with bingo to enhance mobility, reduce falls, and promote health education among older adults.
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Mediterranean Diet Education and Meal for Seniors
Individuals aged 60 and older can enjoy a meal focusing on the Mediterranean diet with an optional educational component for a nominal fee.
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Bingocize: Fitness and Health Education for Seniors
Bingocize is a 10-week program combining bingo with gentle exercises aimed at improving mobility, reducing falls, and increasing health knowledge for older adults.
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Euchre Card Game Gathering
A popular social card game event that invites players of all skill levels to participate in a friendly game of euchre.
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Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix vs. Oakland University Golden Grizzlies Women's Basketball Game
The Horizon League rivalry features a women's basketball matchup between the Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix and the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies.
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Autocratic Despair Dialogues: Inauguration
Take some time on Inauguration Day for a non-political support-group discussion about the new Authoritarian administration and what you can do to resist Autocratic Despair as it tightens its grip - moderated by Nick Mortensen - former Mayoral Candidate and two-time winner of Wisconsin's Funniest Comedian. Brown County Central Library - 515 Pine Street in Green Bay at 6pm.
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Final Days: Score Big Savings at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale
There are just a few days left to shop Nordstrom’s highly anticipated Anniversary Sale.
Don’t miss some of the best prices of the year, including $50 for these top-rated Cole Haan sneakers and over $120 off Le Creuset’s Traditional 4.5-Quart Enamel Cast Iron Oval Dutch Oven.
With limited-time deals on top brands across fashion, beauty, and home, now’s the time to grab your favorites before the sale ends on Sunday, Aug. 3.
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