What's Happening in your Community, December 30-January 5

Events December 30th – January 5^th 

Theatre & Music

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

Meyer Theatre

117 S Washington St Green Bay (920) 433-3343

Dec. 31 Let Me Be Frank’s Best of Shows 9pm

The Black Boot

100 S Broadway Depere (920) 336-4001

Jan. 1 Open Jam 7-9pm

  

The Artgarage

1400 Cedar St Green Bay (920) 448-6800

Jan. 4 Saturday Performance 7-9pm 

                     

Resch Center

1901 S Oneida St Green Bay (920) 494-3401

Dec. 30 Harlem Globetrotters 7pm  

The Green Bay Distillery

835 Potts Ave Green Bay (920) 393-4403

Dec. 31 The Cougars 9pm

DECEMBER 30 THE JOY OF PAINTING

10-3:30pm – Hobby Lobby 803 Pilgrim Way Suite 100

Green Bay

We will be painting the Northern Lights. This class includes all supplies needed to complete a 16x20 painting. Just bring your desire to learn something new.  The cost is $65 per individual.

DECEMBER 31 US BANK EVE 23^rd CELEBRATION 2013

5-8pm – Various YMCA Locations

Green Bay, Howard, Bellevue

Entertainment varies at each location but may include open gym, swimming, inflatables and entertainment. 1740 S Huron Rd, 601 Cardinal Lane, 1315 Lime Kiln Road. 

DECEMBER 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE ICESKATING

7-10pm – Cornerstone Ice Center  1640 Fernando Dr    

Ashwaubenon

Use Lower entrance and bring your ice skates or rent them here for $2. Refreshments available proceeds will benefit the Skating Club.

DECEMBER 31 NEVILLE PUBLIC MUSEUM NEW YEARS EVE

5-8pm – 210 Museum Place

Green Bay

Horse drawn wagon rides. Remember to bring your hats, mittens and boots and enjoy an old fashioned wagon ride around downtown Green Bay. Rides will depart from the museum. Watch the “Winnie Pooh and Friends” starting at 4:05pm, 5:25pm, and 6:45pm. Complimentary popcorn and refreshments while supplies last.

DECEMBER 31 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB NEW YEARS EVE  

6-10pm – Both Green Bay Locations

Green Bay

Middle and High school students are invited to enjoy a fun-filled evening with food, music, prizes, basketball tournaments, and movies. Free admission but student ID or club ID required. 1451 University Ave or 311 S Oneida St.

DECEMBER 31 ST MARY’S ROLLER RINK NEW YEARS EVE

8pm-1am – 1265 Cass St 

Green Bay

Roller Skate your way into the New Year! Bring your own skates or rent a pair for $1.00. Balloons, hats and horns will complete the fun. Prize drawing at midnight. Fun for all.

DECEMBER 31 KROC CENTER NEW YEARS EVE

5-8pm – 1315 Lime Kiln Rd

Green Bay

Twilight swimming pool, bounce houses, and family Zumba party and hula hooping. The art room will have family projects for all ages and the game room will have pool. We will also have an outdoor bonfire with a hot cup of hot chocolate.

Senior/Adult dance starting at 6pm. Use the chapel entrance. Advance tickets are $5 or $7 at the door. Band music provided by Orv Konop & the OK Dance band. Light snacks and refreshments will also be provided.

DECEMBER 31 KIDS ROCKIN EVE

10-3pm – Children’s Museum 301 N Washington St

Green Bay

Kids can participate in related activities with regular admission. Call 920.432.4397 for information or email events@gbchildrenmuseum.org.

THE MONTH OF DECEMBER-JANUARY TRIANGLE SPORTS AREA TUBING AND SKI HILL 

Various Times – 500 Beverly Rd

Green Bay

Soft inflatables are allowed on the tubing hill only. Skis or snowboards are allowed on the ski hill only. Hours are; Monday-Friday 4:30-7:45pm and Saturday-Sunday 11:30-7:45pm.  The park will close if the wind chill is -20* or colder. Tow fees are $3 per person all ages and tube rental fee is $2 with a limited supply.  Please visit http://greenbaywi.gov for more information on special hours for New Year’s week.

JANUARY 4-25 INTRO TO SPORTS INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES

2 sessions – Franklin Middle School 1234 W Mason St

Green Bay

A 4-week class on Saturday mornings with session 1 running from 9:15-10:15am and session 2from 10:30-11:30am. Intro to sports will introduce your child to sports and designed for boys or girls ages 4-5. The clinic will teach skills as passing, catching, throwing, and kicking. Residents pay $20 per child and non-residents $30 per child. Class size is limited. Visitwww.greenbaywi.gov to print a form or call 920.448.3367.

NOW-JANUARY 5 NATIONAL RAILROAD MUSUEM FESTIVAL OF TREES 

9-5pm –2285 S Broadway

Ashwaubenon

With nearly 30 fully decorated trees, this is a must visit for the Christmas season. Explore the trees or the trains. Admission is $5 per individual. Please call 920.437.7623 ext. 12 for more information.

NOW-JANUARY 13 HOLIDAY MEMORIES

12-3pm – Neville Public Museum 210 Museum Place

Green Bay

See animated figures that once adorned the H.C. Prange department store windows. Chat with Bruce the spruce, the talking Christmas tree. Decorate the tree of giving with new or lightly-used winter items like hats, gloves, and scarves. Items will be donated to the Salvation Army. For questions please call 920.448.4460 or visit nevillepublicmuseum.org. 

Comedy

The Green Bay Game Show  

 House of Valdar

1697 ½ Main St  

Comedy & game show cost $10

Saturdays 8-10pm

Comedy City Family Improv comedy

353 Main Ave De Pere   

Reservations required  

Fridays & Saturdays                

At 7:30pm & 9:30pm

Laugh Box Comedy Show           

353 Main Ave De Pere

Live stand-up comedy cost $5 

Thursdays at 8pm   

Community Groups

Community Yoga

Kavarna Café

Tuesday’s 8am   

Drop-in Class $5 donation

Middle/high School Wise Youth Group

Wise Women Gathering Place                       

2482 Babcock Rd                                                               

Friday’s 3:30pm

Astronomical Society

Neville Public Museum

2nd Wednesday each month 7-9pm

NWTC Career Network       

NWTC in room SC235           

Monday’s 10:30am         

Indoor Farmer Market      

Twin Elms Gardens

Kavarna Café Saturday’s 9am-12

Selling locally grown

Chemical free produce

Winter / Spring Workshop Offerings Now Available!

At the ARTgarage

1400 Cedar St Green Bay (920) 448-6800

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 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!

WE HELP YOU CONNECT

Green Bay Area Newcomers can help you connect whether you're a recent arrival, a current resident or local business.

Please feel free to explore our website and this blog. Contact us with any questions or requests for future events you would like to see featured.

If you are an existing company and would like for Green Bay Area Newcomers to advertise your upcoming events please submit your events to joleenallard@gmail.com or you may call Joleen Allard at (920) 468-4289.

Thank you to all our current sponsors and advertisers!

Blog Created on behalf of the Green Bay Area Newcomers

Blog Editor

Courtney Francois

Guest Blogger and Event Promotions 

Jasmine VandenEng 

What's Happening in your Community, December 16-22

Theatre & Music

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

Alleluia Lutheran Church

6725 Elmro Rd Greenleaf (920) 257-6399

Dec. 19 Christmas in the Barn 5:30pm 

Meyer Theatre

117 S Washington St Green Bay (920) 433-3343

Dec. 16 Allouez Village Band 7pm

Dec. 17-22 A Frank’s Christmas 1pm & 8pm 

St. John the Evangelist Church

413 St. John St Green Bay

Dec. 21 A Brass & Organ Christmas 7:30pm

  

Stadium View

1963 Holmgren Way Green Bay (920) 498-1989

Dec. 18-21 Daddy D’s Christmas Dinner Show 6:30pm

The Black Boot

100 S Broadway St Depere (920) 336-4001

Dec. 20 Janet Planet/Tom Theabo Jazz Vocalist 6:30pm

                    

Weidner Center

2420 Nicolet Dr Green Bay (920) 465-2726

Dec. 22 Oak Ridge Boys Christmas   3&7pm  

Resch Center

1901 S Oneida St Ashwaubenon (920) 494-3401

Dec. 19 Martina McBride: The Joy of Christmas  

Brown County Courthouse

100 S Jefferson St Green Bay

Dec. 20 Bayport Choir 12

Events December 16^th- 22^nd

DECEMBER 16 ANIMAL STORIES FOR PRESCHOOLERS

1pm – Wildlife Sanctuary 1660 E Shore Drive

Green Bay

The featured topic will be on animal hibernation. For children ages 3-5 and the cost is $2.50 for Green Bay residents and $3.75 for nonmembers. Registration is required. Please call920.391.3671.

DECEMBER 16-17 STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY

9:30 & 10:30am – Brown County Library 515 Pine St

Green Bay

Babies and toddlers can get their jingle on at our sparkle, twinkle, and jingle story time on Monday and Tuesday. Tuesday has only the 9:30 time slot available. Led by Miss Sandy, join us for the lights, songs, jingle bells and more. For questions please call 920.448.5846.

DECEMBER 17 BREAST FEEDING CLINIC 

11am-12 – Bellin Health 1630 Commanche Ave

Green Bay

Join other mothers and their babies along with a lactation consultant to talk about breast-feeding and other mother concerns. All mothers and babies are welcome. A scale will be available to weight your baby. There is no cost but the benefit is priceless. No registration required.

DECEMBER 17 ELITE AESTHETICS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

5-8pm – 715 Superior Rd Suite 104

Green Bay

Please join us for this open house featuring a complimentary 15 minute chair massages, skin care consultations and makeup applications. Special gifts if you purchase GloMinerals Makeup. For more details please call 920.469.0602.

DECEMBER 17 NONSURGICAL WEIGHT MANAGEMENT OPTIONS

4-5 – Bellin Health 3263 Eaton Rd

Bellevue

Learn how you can lose weight and keep it off by attending a free orientation session. Learn more about the HMR program for weight Management fitness and dietary assistance, the Works on Wellness program and more.  This event is free and to register please call 920.433.6787 or visit bellin.org/calendar.

DECEMBER 18 VARICOSE VEIN SCREENING

3-5pm  – Bellin Health 1630 Commanche Ave

Green Bay

Tired of the discomfort, swelling, and appearance of varicose veins? There are a number of treatment options available depending on the severity of the problem. To find out what treatment option is best for you, attend this free screening offered by Bellin Health Surgical Associates. To register please call 920.430.4700. 

DECEMBER 18 Soup and Ski at The Wildlife Sanctuary

12pm – 16660 E Shore Drive

Green Bay

$2.50 for Green Bay residents and $3.75 for nonmembers. Registration is required. Please call920.391.3671.

DECEMBER 18 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 

7pm – Kress Events Center 2358 Leon Bond Dr

Green Bay

Green Bay Phoenix Women’s Basketball, Phoenix vs. Purdue. For questions please call920.465.2625.

DECEMBER 21 MEN’S BASKETBALL

1pm – Resch Center 1901 S Oneida St 

Green Bay

Green Bay Phoenix Men’s Basketball, Phoenix vs. Fairfield.

DECEMBER 18-21 THE KNIGHTS ON BROADWAY 

5:30pm –St. Norbert Campus 100 Grant St

Depere

Presenting a student cabaret style music theatre performance, “Christmas with the Knights: Christmas in New York City.” Includes a dinner and performance of Christmas-themed theater pieces that celebrate iconic New York sites. Tickets are $39 per individual, cocktails start at 5:30pm, dinner at 6pm and show at 7:30pm.  Please call 920.403.3950 for more questions.

DECEMBER 21 VISIT SANTA

11am – Central Brown County Library 515 Pine St

Green Bay

Visit with Santa for stories, songs, and seasonal fun. Bring your camera. 

DECEMBER 21 THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PAST

12-6pm – Heritage Hill     

Allouez

Celebrate the season and experience holiday celebrations from the early 1800’s to the 1900’s. Watch historical music, dance and shadow play performance, hear traditional holiday tales and make classic holiday crafts. Visit www.heritagehillgb.org for more information or call920.448.5150.

DECEMBER 21-22 A HAZELWOOD HOLIDAY

12-4pm – Hazelwood Historic House 1008 S Monroe Ave

Green Bay

Celebrating a century and a half of the Christmas tree. Different trees of all eras in almost every room, there is a new Christmas tradition to explore around every corner. Tickets are $6.50 per adult, $4 per senior, $2.50 per child and 5 and under free. For questions please call920.437.1840. 

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!

WE HELP YOU CONNECT

Green Bay Area Newcomers can help you connect whether you're a recent arrival, a current resident or local business.

Please feel free to explore our website and this blog. Contact us with any questions or requests for future events you would like to see featured.

If you are an existing company and would like for Green Bay Area Newcomers to advertise your upcoming events please submit your events to joleenallard@gmail.com or you may call Joleen Allard at (920) 468-4289.

Thank you to all our current sponsors and advertisers!

Blog Created on behalf of the Green Bay Area Newcomers

Blog Editor

Courtney Francois

Guest Blogger and Event Promotions 

Jasmine VandenEng 

Weekly Events in the Community October 21-27th

Theatre & Music

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

Harmony Café-Goodwill West

1660 W Mason St Green Bay (920) 569-1593

Oct. 25 Open Mic Night 6pm

Oct. 26 Harmony Live w/ Gary Weber 6pm

Meyer Theatre

117 S Washington St Green Bay (920) 433-3343

Oct. 21 Allouez Village Band 7pm

Oct. 25 1964 The Tribute: Beatles Tribute Band 8pm  

A’s Restaurant & Music Café

112 N Broadway De Pere (920) 336-2277

Oct. 25 Bobby Coverston feat. Acoustic guitar 7pm 

Oct. 26 Heidi Lueck on the baby grand piano 7-10pm

Cassandra Ristorante

1212 Marine St Green Bay (920) 431-0660

Oct. 26 John Kelly feat. electric violin & Jim Bayard

House of Valdar

1697 ½ Main St Green Bay (920) 217-6833

Oct. 27 Open Stage 8pm

Weidner Center

2420 Nicolet Dr Green Bay (920) 465-2726

Oct. 21-23  Blue Man Group  7:30pm

Oct. 24-26 Crimes of the Heart 7:30pm

Oct. 26 Imagination Movers   2pm

Walter Theatre-Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts

315 Third St De Pere (920) 403-3155

Oct. 22 Living Water: The story of Gabriel the Archangel Church 6:30pm 

EVENTS OCTOBER 21-27

OCTOBER 2-30 SPLASH 2013 ART EXHIBIT & SALE

Various Times - The Art Garage 1400 Cedar St – Green Bay

This annual exhibit is free. Come discover the talent and creativity among us. Hours as followed: Sun/Mon Closed. Tue/Wed/Fri 11-5pm, Thurs 11-7pm, and Sat 11-3pm. Please call (920)448-6800 for more information.

OCTOBER 21 PERENNIAL GARDEN DESIGN

6:30pm – Plant People Design Center 931 Main St– Green Bay

Loren Hansen will guide you on how to design a low-maintenance garden in five steps. The cost is $10 and you may register by calling (920)433-9442.

OCTOBER 21 DRUMS

5:30-6:15pm – Bellin Health 3263 Eaton Rd – Bellevue

Feel the rhythm and experience this dynamic and unique class. A great arm workout utilizing stability balls, drumsticks, and motivating music to help you burn calories and reduce stress after your long day of work, great for all fitness levels. The class is free and you can register at (920)433-6756.

OCTOBER 22 HEART HEALTH SCREENING

8-10am – Bellin Health 3263 Eaton Rd – Bellevue

This is a free heart health assessment, including cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, BMI, and an explanation of results. 10-hour fast required for accurate results. To schedule your appointment please call (920)445-7373.

OCTOBER 22 NONSURGICAL WEIGHT MANAGEMENT OPTIONS

4pm – Bellin Health 3263 Easton Rd – Bellevue

Learn how you can lose weight and keep it off by attending a free session at Bellin Health Bellevue. Learn more about the HMR Weight Management Program, fitness, and dietary assistance, the Works on Wellness Program and much more. To register call (920)433-6787.

OCTOBER 23  WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER

5-7pm – Captain’s Walk Winery 345 S Adams St – Green Bay

A casual evening of sample wine and cheese tasting. The cost is $15 per individual. Proceeds go to benefit the Golden House. Please call (920)431-8321 for questions.

OCTOBER 23 EXPLORING TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR MS RELAPSES

6pm – Rock Garden 1951 Bond St – Green Bay

 Presented by Tara Jo Bernhardt, RN of Advanced Neurology of Colorado LLC. You and one caregiver or friend is invited to this free educational session about treatment options for MS relapses and more. A complimentary meal and parking will be provided. Please register by Oct. 22 by calling 1-877-219-0410 or visit www.msrelapseprogram.com and use program ID# 9576.

OCTOBER 24 HEIRLOOM APPLE TASTING

6-8pm – Ag & Extension Service Center 1150 Bellevue St  – Green Bay

Join Tony Dembski of Maple Valley Orchards & Nursery in Gillett, to sample and evaluate 30 cultivars. Learn about each type and which is best for baking, juicing or eating fresh. The cost is $2 or a canned food donation. Registration required by calling (920)465-8512.

OCTOBER 24 LOCAL HISTORY SERIES: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF PROGRAMMING

7pm – 515 Pine St Central Library – Green Bay

The Brown County Library will be celebrating by having its last presentation of outstanding lectures of regional interest rich in history, culture, and content. This week’s topic is “Fire Within: A Civil War Narrative from Wisconsin.” The event is free and free parking downtown after 6pm. Please call (920)448-4376 or visit www.co.brown.wi.us/ for more information.

OCTOBER 25-26 BLASER’S ACRES HALLOWEEN ON THE FARM KIDS TRICK OR TREAT

Various Times – 2556 School Ln – Suamico

Join us on the farm at night for trick or treat from 4-7pm at $5 per person and haunted corn maze from 7:30-10pm at $8 per person. You can also visit the farm 7 days a week 8am-dusk to pick out pumpkins, visit the petting zoo, daytime corn maze and pumpkin bowling.  Apples, frozen blueberries, strawberries and raspberries will also be available for purchase.

OCTOBER 25-26 HALLOWEEN ZOO BOO 

3-8pm – New Zoo 4378 Reforestation Rd – Suamico

Treat stations, glow-stick sales, haunted forest hay ride, straw maze, children’s games and more. Entry gates close at 7:30pm. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the gate. Please call (920)662-2405 or visit newzoo.org for more information.

OCTOBER 25-26 HALLOWEEN AT HERITAGE HILL

5-9pm – Heritage Hill 2640 S Webster Ave – Allouez

A safe evening of trick-or-treating, children’s crafts, games, scary stories, a shadow play, costume contest, and a haunted ride through our Fur Trade area. $7 per ticket, free to members and children 3 and under. Please call (920)448-5150 or visit heritagehillgb.org for more information.

OCTOBER 26 Y HALLOWEEN PARTIES

6-8pm – Bellevue & Howard Locations – Green Bay

East side YMCA is located at 1740 S Huron Rd and the West side YMCA is located at 601 Cardinal Lane. There will be open swim at both locations as well as free admission for the whole family. Both locations will have a costume parade and spooky rooms. Other activities include cupcake decorating, scavenger hunts, snacks, and bingo. Visit greenbayymca.org for more information.

OCTOBER 26 SNC GARDEN HARVEST FESTIVAL

1-4pm – St. Norbert Garden – Depere

 Tour the first-season garden and celebrate more than 1,500lbs of food grown and donated to Paul’s Pantry. There will be activities such as children’s games, music, treats, art show, and a raffle. The event is free. Visit http://sncgardenharvestfestival.splashthat.com to RSVP.

OCTOBER 27-30 ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MISSION CONFERENCE 

Various Times – 1840 Bond St – Green Bay

Bay City Baptist Church will be hosting their annual conference. We are taking the news of the gospel to the ends of the earth including missionaries hosted from Italy, Brazil, Argentina, and 2 from the U.S. Sunday (27^th) Service starts at 10:30 am and 6pm. Weeknight Service (28-30^th) at 6:30pm. If you have questions please call (920)499-5561. 

Area Farmers’ Markets

Green Bay Saturday’s                                                                     

Corner of Monroe, Pine,

Cherry, Quincy                              

Every Saturday 7-noon                                                          

Until Oct. 26

                                                                           

Stadium View Bar & Grille

1963 Holmgren Way

Tuesday’s  3-Dusk until Oct. 29

Comedy in the Area 

Laugh Box Comedy Show 

353 Main Ave De Pere

Live stand-up comedy cost $5

Thursdays at 8pm  

Comedy City Improv         

353 Main Ave De Pere      

Friday at 7:30pm          

Saturday at 9:30pm 

  

The Green Bay Game Show    

House of Valdar 1697 ½ Main St

Reservations required. Comedy & game show cost $10   

Saturday 8-10pm 

WE HELP YOU CONNECT

Green Bay Area Newcomers can help you connect whether you're a recent arrival, a current resident or local business.

Please feel free to explore our website and this blog. Contact us with any questions or requests for future events you would like to see featured.

If you are an existing company and would like for Green Bay Area Newcomers to advertise your upcoming events please submit your events to joleenallard@gmail.com or you may call Joleen Allard at (920) 468-4289.

Thank you to all our current sponsors and advertisers!

Blog Created on behalf of Green Bay Area Newcomers

Guest Blogger and Event Promotion  

Jasmine VandenEng 

Blog Editor

Courtney Francois

Weekly Events In the Community Oct. 14-20

Theatre & Music

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

Harmony Café-Goodwill West

1660 W Mason St Green Bay (920) 569-1593

Oct. 18 Open Mic Night 6pm

Oct. 19 Harmony Live w/ Gary Weber 6pm

Meyer Theatre

117 S Washington St Green Bay (920) 433-3343

Oct. 18 Debby Boone “Swing This” 8pm

Oct. 19 Bodeans 8pm feat. An American band

A’s Restaurant & Music Café

112 N Broadway De Pere (920) 336-2277

Oct. 18 Michael Alan 7pm feat. Acoustic guitar

Oct. 19 Monica Hrudik Combo 7pm feat. Jazz

Karvana Café

143 N Broadway Green Bay (920) 430-3200

Oct. 19 Dr. Kickbutt’s Orchestra of Death 7pm

House of Valdar

1697 ½ Main St Green Bay (920) 217-6833

Oct. 19 The Green Bay Game Show 8pm

Oct. 20 Open Stage 8pm

Phat Headz

420 N Clay St Green Bay (920) 349-7428

Oct. 15 Singin Fools Karaoke 9:30pm

Oct. 16 Open Jam 9pm

Oct. 17 Singing Fools karaoke 9:30pm

Keggers-The Lyric Room

231 N Broadway Green Bay (920) 884-1159

Oct. 17 Chocolateers 8pm feat. Modern folk music

Oct. 18 Mollies Way, Building Seven & Sweet Talk 8pm

EVENTS 

OCTOBER 2-30 SPLASH 2013 ART EXHIBIT & SALE

Various Times - The Art Garage 1400 Cedar St – Green Bay

 This annual exhibit is free. Come discover the talent and creativity among us. Hours as followed: Sun/Mon Closed. Tue/Wed/Fri 11-5pm, Thurs 11-7pm, and Sat 11-3pm. Please call (920)448-6800 for more information.

OCTOBER 14 CORE AND MORE

6:30-7pm – Bellin Health 3263 Eaton Rd – Bellevue

A high-energy motivating class that combines strength training and core work for an efficient, calorie burning class. The cost is free. Please call (920)433-6756 for questions.

OCTOBER 15 PICK YOUR PURSE

3:30-5:30pm – Nexxt 1142 S Military Ave – Green Bay

A Designer Coach purse with the retail value of $75-$150 will be awarded to one lucky customer on site. You must be present to win. Enter to win during live remote. Drawing will be held at the end of live remote. Must be 18 years or older. No purchase necessary.  For questions please call (920)857-9920

OCTOBER 15 ZUMBA/ZUMBA TONING PROGRAM

6-7pm – Lincoln School 105 S Buchanan St – Green Bay 

The City of Green Bay Parks is offering this exciting dance based workout class. This program will only be meeting on Tuesday’s until November 12^th. The cost is $20 to residents and $30 to non-residents. Please call (920)448-3365 or visit www.greenbaywi.gov to register.

OCTOBER 16 INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES: “LUCKY”

7pm – Neville Public Museum 210 Museum Place – Green Bay

 Movie featured is a 2011 South Africa film. Lucky makes a promise to make something of himself. He then falls in love with an elderly Indian women with an inherent fear of Africans, who takes him in. Film unrated but intended for mature audiences. English subtitles. Call (920) 448-4460 for more information. No cost.

OCTOBER 17 HAUNTED GREEN BAY: A WALKING TOUR OF DOWNTOWN

6-7:30pm – Brown County Library 515 Pine St – Green Bay

Ghost stories from Green Bay’s  history, presented by Tim Freiss, author of Haunted Green Bay. Register at(920) 448-5846.  Recommended for ages 8+.

OCTOBER 17 LOCAL HISTORY SERIES: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF PROGRAMMING

7pm – 515 Pine St Central Library – Green Bay

The Brown County Library will be celebrating by having a series of presentations with outstanding lectures of regional interest rich in history, culture, and content. This week’s topic is “Fort Howard ‘s Relationship with La Baye: Friend or Foe.” Event is free and free parking downtown after 6pm. Please call (920)448-4376 or visit www.co.brown.wi.us/ for more information.

OCTOBER 18 MAGIC VARIETY SHOW

7pm – N.E.W Masonic Center 525 N Taylor St – Green Bay

 Musical revue and mystical illusions by TJ Howell, one of the most versatile entertainers in the world.Tickets are $14 per adult

OCTOBER 18 MINI MICHELANGELOS, LITTLE LEONARDOS

9:30-10:15am – Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary – Green Bay

Introduce your child to the wonderful world of art exploration by starting early in this class that will focus on artistic creations by using paint, clay, and stained glass. For ages 2 1/2-5 years old. Class dates are 10/18,10/25, 11/01, and 11/08.  Resident cost is $20 and non-resident is $30.  Please call (920)448-3367 or visitwww.greenbaywi.gov to get registered.

OCTOBER 18-19 BLASER’S ACRES HALLOWEEN ON THE FARM

Various Times – 2556 School Ln – Suamico

Join us on the farm at night for trick or treat from 4-7pm at $5 per person and haunted corn mazefrom 7:30-10pm at $8 person. You can also visit the farm 7 days a week 8am-dusk to pick out pumpkins, visit the petting zoo, daytime corn maze and pumpkin bowling.  Apples, frozen blueberries, strawberries and raspberries will also be available for purchase.

OCTOBER 18-19 HALLOWEEN ZOO BOO

3-8pm – New Zoo 4378 Reforestation Rd – Suamico

 Treat stations, glow-stick sales, haunted forest hay ride, straw maze, children’s games and more. Entry gates close at 7:30pm. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the gate. Please call (920)662-2405 for more information.

OCTOBER 18-19 HALLOWEEN AT HERITAGE HILL

5-9pm – Heritage Hill 2640 S Webster Ave – Allouez

A safe evening of trick-or-treating, children’s crafts, games, scary stories, a shadow play, costume contest, and a haunted ride through our Fur Trade area.

OCTOBER 19 THE GREAT PUMPKIN TRAIN

9-5pm – National Railroad Museum 2285 S Broadway – Green Bay

 Ride the train to the pumpkin patch and select one. Family entertainment, children’s activities and coloring contest.  Tickets are $11 per adult, $10 for 62+ and $8.50 ages 3-12. Please visitnationalrrmuseum.org for more information

OCTOBER 19 STORY TIME WITH JOY BASHARA

11am – Readers Loft 2069 Central Ct – Bellevue

 Author and teacher of children’s drama and English. She also created the character Eilert the Gnome. Cozy up and listen to the tales of Eilert and his adventures. Call (920) 406-0200 or visit readersloft.com for more information.

OCTOBER 20 MAKE A MONSTERS UNIVERSITY THEMED CRAFT

2-3pm – Jo-Ann Craft Store 2777 S Oneida St – Green Bay

Simple Sunday Craft series. A free all in-store make it and take it craft. In celebration of the release of Disney Pixar’s Monsters University. Lasts while supplies last.  No cost.Visitjoann.com/creativitymadesimple for more ways to create Halloween crafts.

Area Farmers’ Markets

On Broadway                                                   De Pere

Wednesday Oct. 16 3-7pm                               In Seroogy’s parking lot

                                                                          144 N Wisconsin St

                                                                          Thursday Oct. 17   7-noon

Green Bay Saturday’s                                                                     

Corner of Monroe, Pine, Cherry, Quincy         Stadium View Bar & Grille

Every Saturday 7-noon                                     1963 Holmgren Way

Until Oct. 26                                                     Tuesday’s 3-Dusk until Oct. 29

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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