January 7, 2014

What's happening in your Community January 6-12

The Green Bay Area Newcomers
The Weekly Event Blog   

Theatre & Music
Please call venues beforehand to get cover charge prices, if any and see if times have changed or been cancelled.  

Meyer Theatre
117 S Washington St Green Bay
(920) 433-3343
Jan. 10  The truTV Impractical Jokers Tour 7:30pm & 10pm

Weidner Center
2420 Nicolet Dr
Green Bay 
Jan. 6 Avenue Q feat. UWGB theatre, dance and music 7:30pm

January 6th-12th 2014
Community Events

JANUARY 6 ANIMAL STORIES FOR PRESCHOOLERS
10am – Wildlife Sanctuary 1660 E Shore Dr
Green Bay
The Sanctuary staff will share stories about tracks in the snow. We will then go outdoors, looking for animal tracks.  A craft project to follow afterwards. The fee is $2.50 per Green Bay resident and $3.75 per nonresident. Registration is required, please call 920.391.3671.
JANUARY 6-7 YOUNG ACTORS AUDITIONS
4:30-6pm - Creations Galore 3164 Coronet Way
Ashwaubenon
Evergreen theatre production seeks actors in 5th grade or older who love comedy and improv.
JANUARY 7 CARD MAKING
9:30 & 5:30 – Hobby Lobby 803 Pilgrim Way
Green Bay
In this class you will learn 5 techniques for making 5 different flower cards. Cards come with envelopes and supplies with be provided. Please register by phone or email by contacting Barbra Bynes at 920.366.8915 or Kamperstampr@new.rr.com. You will need to bring a basic stamping kit containing tape, glue, scissors, and bone folder if desired. Class tuition is $10.
JANUARY 7 SILENT NIGHT: END THE SILENCE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HUNGER
5:30pm – West High School Gym 966 Shawano Ave
Green Bay
Girls’ varsity basketball games vs. East at 5:45pm and the boys’ varsity game at 7:15pm. Entertainment includes drum line, dance team, games, raffles, and costume contest. Canned goods collected instead of paid admission. Fans asked to remain “silent” until the 10th point is scored. Proceeds benefit the McKinney Vento program which supports homeless children in the Green Bay School District. For questions please call 920.492.2600.
JANUARY 8 CREATIVE CARDS
1 & 5:30pm - Hobby Lobby 2380 E Mason St
Green Bay
Hands on learning for advanced fancy fold cards and stamping techniques. You must pre-register for the class. Contact Kim Bolzenthal to reserve your spot by calling 920.819.2081. Class size is limited, for ages 16 and up. Please bring a paper scissors and an adhesive of your choice. Class tuition is $10.
JANUARY 8 ONEIDA ADVENTURE KAYAKING POOL CLASSES
6-7:30pm – Oneida Fitness Center N7210 Seminary Rd
Oneida
Classes run on Wednesday’s until February 19th. The fee is $60 per individual. No experience required. Open to 12 and older. Contact Kip Miller for more questions at 920.490.3810 or email atkmiller@oneidanation.org.
JANUARY 11 NEW LEAF WINTER FARMERS MARKET
8am-12 – KI Convention Center 333 Main St
Green Bay
Free to attend with more than 100+ vendors, also with free parking in the Main St. Ramp. Music by Michael Gillespie. Please visit newleafmarket.org for more details or you may call920.437.5972.
JANUARY 11 EINSTEIN SCIENCE EXPO
9-4pm - 1901 Shopko Hall S Oneida St
Green Bay
Learn about area’s in environment, physical, technology, space, engineering, life, and earth. Admission for adults is $2 and $5 for ages 3-18 and free for 2 and under. For questions please call 920.884.8800 or visit einsteinproject.org.
JANUARY 11 BIRD OF PREY TOUR
1pm – Wildlife Sanctuary 1660 E Shore Dr
Green Bay
Walk the bird of prey trail outside of the observation building and learn about birds of prey. The tour is free.
JANUARY 8 STUDIO OIL PAINT
9am-12 – Depere Community Center 5718 Dickinson Rd
Depere
Explore the basics of oil painting in a 10-week class. Classes are held on Wednesday’s until March 12th. 
JANUARY 12 DEPERE LIONS CLUB PORKY & EGG BREAKFAST
8am Swan Club 825 Heritage Rd
Depere
A fundraiser to help support the clubs’ community programs. $5.50 per adult, $3.50 ages 3-13 and free for 3 and younger. Discount tickets available at Swan Club/Legends. Please call920.336.8036.

JANUARY 7-28
Brown County United Way and Greater green Bay Labor Council Community Services Committee will be collecting blankets, sleeping bags and other bedding items for the homeless and low-come individuals. To find a collection site please email dan@browncountyunitedway.orgor call 920.593.4773.

Winter / Spring Workshop Offerings Now Available!
ARTgarage 1400 Cedar St Green Bay
Classes beginning in January are now available for registration online, in person or via phone/mail.
They include Oil Painting, Digital Photography, Watercolor, Creative Writing, Silk Painting, Knitting, and Abstract painting.
Full information on each of their classes can be found online at www.theartgarage.org, or you can call the ARTgarage to have a catalog mailed to you. Please call 920.448.6800.

INDOOR MARKETS
TWIN ELMS GARDENS
KAVARNA CAFÉ
Selling locally grown chemical free produce
Saturday’s 9am-12

COMEDY
THE GREEN BAY GAME SHOW
House of Valdar
1697 ½ Main St Green Bay
Comedy & game show cost:$10
Saturday’s 8-10pm
COMEDY CITY FAMILY IMPROV
353 Main Ave Depere
Reservations required
Friday’s & Saturday’s 7:30 and 9:30pm
LAUGH BOX COMEDY SHOW
353 Main Ave Depere
Live stand-up comedy cost:$5
Thursdays 8pm

COMMUNITY GROUPS
COMMUNITY YOGA
143 N Broadway Kavarna Café
Tuesday’s 8am Cost: $5donation
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL WISE YOUTH GROUP
Wise Women Gathering Place 
2482 Babcock Rd Green Bay
Friday’s 3:30pm
ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
Neville public Museum
210 Museum Pl Green Bay
2nd Wednesday monthly 7-9pm
NWTC CAREER NETWORK
NWTC 2740 W Mason St
Room SC235 Monday’s 10:30am


Please note businesses have the right to change times and dates at their own discretion. Please call or visit the company’s website before attending to get details. Thank you!

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