Holiday Memories of DOwntown Green Bay OPens Nov. 22 at The Neville public Museum
On display beginning November 22nd in the Neville Public Museum’s WPS gallery, the annual holiday tradition continues with H.C. Prange’s department store figures, Snow Babies frolicking in the Enchanted Forest, Bruce the Spruce (the loveable talking tree) waking up, and the Children Only Shop will open to the public!
Holiday Memories of Downtown Green Bay will be on display at the Neville Public Museum from November 22, 2025- January 11, 2026.
About the Exhibit
The animated figures that once adorned the H.C. Prange’s department store windows are featured in this exhibit along with the Enchanted Forest, Snow Babies, and charming forest animal collections. Bruce the Spruce, the lovable talking Christmas tree who once chatted with holiday shoppers at Prange’s, is awake at select times to talk with guests. To learn more about the exhibit visit the museum’s website:
A whimsical re-creation of the H.C. Prange’s holiday for children ages 4-12. They are invited to purchase from an assortment of holiday gifts for $4 each and have them gift-wrapped. Find the perfect present for everyone on your list!
Bruce the Spruce
The lovable talking Christmas tree who once chatted with holiday shoppers at Prange’s, is awake at select times to talk with guests.
Bruce the Spruce Sing Along
Join Bruce the Spruce and his friends for an hour of joyous singing and making merry!
About the Neville Public Museum
The Neville Public Museum of Brown County is an accredited cultural institution that champions history, science, and art. Located in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin, the museum is dedicated to the collection and preservation of significant objects relevant to Northeast Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The museum seeks to bridge these multi-generational regional communities through engaging exhibits and dynamic programming.
St. Norbert College Presents Killeen Chair of Theology & Philosophy Lecture
St. Norbert College will host the annual Killeen Chair of Theology & Philosophy Lecture, featuring Jim Hankinson, Ph.D., professor of philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin. In his talk, “Medicine Ancient and Modern,” Hankinson will explore the surprising continuities, and often entertaining discontinuities, between ancient Greco-Roman medical traditions and the practices that underpin modern medicine.
The Killeen Lecture Series brings prominent scholars of theology and philosophy to St. Norbert College each year. The program underscores the importance of these disciplines within a liberal arts education and highlights the college’s commitment to a personally, intellectually and spiritually engaging education for students and the broader community.
Details:
When: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 | 7 p.m.
Where: Webb Theatre, St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wis.
More details available here. Media support for the Killeen Chair Lecture Series is provided by Wisconsin Public Radio.
St. Norbert College Presents Annual Fesitval of CHristmas Concert
St. Norbert College kicks off the holiday season with its most beloved musical tradition: the Festival of Christmas Concert & Dessert Reception. This annual celebration, hosted by the St. Norbert College Music Department, brings together the college’s premier vocal and instrumental ensembles for an evening of jubilant holiday music.
Following the concert, the festivities continue with a gourmet dessert reception in Michels Commons, featuring a spirited performance by the St. Norbert College Jazz Band.
Details:
When: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 | 7 p.m.
Where: Walter Theatre, St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wis.
More details and ticket information available here.
Legacy Hotel Green Bay Announces Festive Holiday Programming at Heritage
Legacy Hotel Green Bay, an award-winning boutique hotel and event venue managed by MMI Hotel Group, is celebrating the 2025 holiday season with a full lineup of festive dining experiences, family traditions, and hands-on workshops throughout the property. Located in Green Bay’s Stadium District, steps from Lambeau Field, the hotel and its popular dining outlets, Heritage Modern Supper Club and Cardinal’s Crest rooftop bar, invite guests to enjoy seasonal menus, holiday cocktails, and memorable experiences.
Thanksgiving Buffet at Heritage Modern Supper Club Legacy Hotel Green Bay’s Heritage Modern Supper Club will host a festive Thanksgiving Buffet from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., featuring timeless holiday favorites and chef-crafted touches. Menu includes standout offerings such as Caviar Deviled Eggs, Butternut Squash Soup, Herb-roasted Turkey, Bourbon Maple–Glazed & Applewood-smoked Ham, Sausage & Caramelized Onion Stuffing, Midwest Cheesy Potatoes, and Green Bean Almondine, along with a full selection of roasted vegetables, rolls, and festive desserts including Pumpkin, Pecan, and Apple Pie with coffee. Pricing is $55 per guest, $24 for children ages 4–12, and complimentary for children three and under. Celebrate the season with family and friends at Heritage—where every dish feels like home, and every bite is a reason to give thanks. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made via opentable.com or by calling (920) 770-5906.
Breakfast with Santa Legacy Hotel Green Bay presents three Breakfast with Santa experiences in the hotel’s stunning Atrium event space on Saturday, December 6, 13, and 20, offering a cozy holiday atmosphere with festive décor and the opportunity for children to meet Santa and share their wish lists. The breakfast buffet includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast pastries, mini muffins, lemon ricotta pancakes, fingerling potatoes, fresh fruit, cinnamon rolls, coffee, and kids’ apple juice. Pricing is $20 for adults, $15 for kids ages five and up, and complimentary for children four and under. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made via opentable.com or by calling (920) 770-5906.
Mixology 201: Bitters & Holiday Magic Join the cocktail connoisseurs at Legacy Hotel Green Bay for an evening of festive flavor and creative craft at Mixology 201, a hands-on workshop dedicated to the art of cocktail bitters. Set in the stylish Loft Room, this interactive session invites guests to mix, blend, and bottle two custom bitters, perfect for enhancing your holiday cocktails or gifting to a fellow enthusiast. Guided by our resident expert, Tony Oczus, participants will enjoy one signature cocktail during the class along with a complimentary chef-crafted snack pairing. Bitters will be ready to pick up the following day. Reservations are required via opentable.com, and the price is $40 per guest.
Holiday Cocktails at Cardinal’s Crest This season, Cardinal’s Crest, the rooftop bar atop Legacy Hotel Green Bay, will offer an exceptional lineup of festive holiday cocktails crafted to bring warmth, cheer, and a touch of winter magic to every visit. Guests can sip seasonal favorites including the Maple Spice Margarita, a cozy blend of tequila reposado and spiced maple syrup; the classic Tom and Jerry served hot with brandy, dark rum, and house-made batter; the indulgent Mint Mocha Martini featuring Legacy’s Press Café espresso and rich chocolate and mint liqueurs; and the refreshing White Christmas Mojito made with State Line Rum, coconut cream, mint, cranberries, and sparkling water. With sweeping city views and spirited creations, Cardinal’s Crest is the perfect place to toast the holidays.
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dining at Heritage Heritage Modern Supper Club will serve a holiday special on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, featuring a 14-oz. Prime Rib with chef’s choice vegetable and potato, horseradish, and bread service for $45, offering guests a celebratory and comforting holiday meal. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made via opentable.com or by calling (920) 770-5906.
Legacy Hotel Green Bay is a boutique, all-suite hotel located one block from Lambeau Field in the heart of Green Bay’s Stadium District. The thoughtfully designed and pet-friendly accommodations include Studio Suites, Signature Suites, Premiere Double King Suites, and three Grand Penthouse Suites, catering to both leisure and business travelers. Guests can enjoy various amenities, such as the full-service Glow Spa, in-house fitness studio, Cardinal’s Crest Rooftop Gastropub, Press Coffee & Juice Bar, unCommon Lobby Bar, and Heritage Restaurant. Legacy Hotel offers versatile special event and meeting spaces with modern amenities, including The Atrium, a dazzling 3,000-square-foot venue featuring a glass ceiling and chic furnishings. Located at 1004 Brett Favre Pass, Green Bay, WI 54304, the privately owned and operated hotel is designed as the community’s social epicenter, providing easy access to major attractions, dining, and entertainment, including the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame, Resch Center, Resch Expo, and the Titletown District. For reservations or more information, please call (920) 770-5900 or visit legacygb.com. Legacy Hotel is a TM® Collection by Wyndham property. At Legacy Hotel, we invite you to embark on a journey to live your legacy!
Brown County United Way to Bring Holiday Cheer and Community Voice Through HubCAP at Holiday Parade
Brown County United Way (BCUW) will roll into the holiday season with its HubCAP (Community Access Partnership) participating in this year’s Annual Green Bay Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 22. The festive HubCAP RV; one of the program’s three mobile units, will be decked out in holiday lights, offering warmth, connection, and a first look at a new way for community members to share what it means to thrive in Brown County.
Launched in 2023, HubCAP is designed to close the gap between where services exist and where people live, work, and gather across Brown County. With a fleet that includes a bus, an RV, and a mobile classroom, HubCAP travels throughout communities across Brown County including Denmark, Pulaski, and Wrightstown, delivering coordinated support through nonprofit partners to residents who often face limited access to services
Working alongside more than 80 nonprofits, public agencies, and employers, HubCAP has provided services including mental health consultations, housing support, legal assistance, and food access. Learn more about HubCAP by visiting our website at www.browncountyunitedway.org/hubcap
At the parade, BCUW will introduce an innovative engagement tool: scratch cards that invite residents to share their perspectives on what helps them thrive in Brown County. Each scratch card will reveal a unique code and QR link to a short online survey as part of BCUW’s Voices of Brown County initiative. This future-focused approach will make community listening more accessible, private, and engaging— meeting people right where they will already be gathering. Participants will have until December 31, 2025 to complete the survey, and get a chance of winning a gift card.
The scratch cards represent more than a festive parade activity; they reflect BCUW’s commitment to listening first. Through HubCAP and Voices of Brown County, BCUW will gather real-time insights on the evolving needs of residents and use this information to guide its strategic investments and longterm community priorities.
“Our goal is simple,” shared Robyn Davis, President and CEO of Brown County United Way. “To build solutions with the community, not for the community. HubCAP helps us meet people where they are, and Voices of Brown County ensures we develop our strategy around what residents tell us matters most.”
As HubCAP continues to roll through communities and Voices of Brown County elevates local perspectives, BCUW will be strengthening the foundation for systems-level change, ensuring every person can thrive.
About Brown County United Way: Brown County United Way’s mission is to unite people, resources, and ideas to co-create community solutions that strengthen every person and every community in Brown County. We envision an inclusive community where all individuals are able to meet their basic needs and have equal opportunity for stability in their health, education, financial well-being, and community connection.
From Field to Filter: Local Farmers restore 80 Acres to Protect Lake Poygan
More than 80 acres of low-yield farmland will be restored with native plants and shallow wetland scrapes to help reduce runoff into Lake Poygan and the rest of the Winnebago System. These restored acres will help hold soil and nutrients in place, keeping them on the land and out of the water.
“Restoring marginal acres is a conservation practice that makes sense for both the land and the farmer,” said Tim Burns, Agriculture Conservation Coordinator with Fox-Wolf. “It helps protect water quality while also giving less productive acres a new purpose. Farmers want to be good stewards, and projects like this give them a real way to put that into practice. These sites will help show what’s possible.”
Each of the restored fields will also serve as a demonstration site. These sites are meant to give other farmers, landowners, and conservation professionals the opportunity to see firsthand how marginal land restoration works and what kind of impact it can have.
Why it matters The Winnebago System is the largest inland lake system in Wisconsin. It includes Lakes Poygan, Winneconne, Butte des Morts, and Winnebago, and drains more than 5,000 square miles of land through the Fox and Wolf Rivers before reaching the Bay of Green Bay and Lake Michigan.
These waters support a multi-million-dollar fishing and boating economy, provide drinking water to nearby communities, and serve as critical habitat for fish and wildlife. They also play a major role in the region’s culture and quality of life.
But the system is vulnerable. Nutrient runoff from fields upstream contributes to harmful algae, low oxygen levels, and water clarity problems. Sediment carried by runoff can bury spawning grounds and degrade habitat.
Restoring marginal farmland upstream helps reduce these impacts. Native vegetation and wetland scrapes slow down runoff, trap nutrients and sediment, and keep pollution out of the lakes. It is a practical solution that improves water quality starting at the field level.
About Fox-Wolf The Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring water resources in the Fox-Wolf River Basin. We unite communities, businesses, and individuals to ensure clean water and healthy ecosystems for future generations.
Green Bay AUstin Straubel International Airport Launches Strategic Planning Studies to Support Community and Future Growth
Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) has partnered with two firms to conduct two major strategic studies designed to guide future growth, ensure responsible development and align the airport’s plans with the evolving needs of the region.
The Terminal Master Plan Study will evaluate future terminal facility needs and passenger amenities, incorporating feedback from a diverse group of community members, business partners and airport tenants. The goal is to identify opportunities for improvement and modernization while ensuring that expansion plans are both data-driven and financially responsible. The community groups started this work in early autumn.
At the same time, the airport has been undertaking a Land Development Plan, which aims to assess GRB’s surrounding properties and identify opportunities that best serve community and neighborhood needs. The plan focuses on aligning with potential developers to create spaces that enhance both airport operations and local economic development.
“These studies are key to ensuring that airports align with the communities they serve,” said GRB Airport Director Marty Piette, A.A.E. “By using data and community input, we can make informed decisions—avoiding overbuilding and minimizing financial waste—while ensuring GRB continues to grow responsibly.”
Together, the studies reflect GRB’s ongoing commitment to integrating strategic data with regional vision. By assessing potential growth scenarios for both the airport and the greater Green Bay area, the airport seeks to position itself as a vital hub for travel, business and development in Northeast Wisconsin.
“Studies like these are cyclic in nature,” said Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach. “They ensure that the airport—and the land development around it—keep pace with the future needs and wants of our residents and businesses. This is about aligning today’s opportunities with tomorrow’s potential.”
The findings from both the Terminal Master Plan and the Land Development Plan will help GRB prioritize infrastructure, maximize return on investment and continue to serve as a gateway for economic vitality across the region.
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About Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport
Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) is the third largest airport in the state, serving Northeast Wisconsin and portions of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Business and leisure flights are offered by American, Delta, Frontier, and United Airlines, and two fixed base operators (FBOs), JetAir Group and Avflight. As the Gateway to Lambeau Field, GRB is the official airport of the Green Bay Packers.
Additionally, GRB is one of only two commercial airports in Wisconsin designated as a Landing Rights Airport by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for international flight arrivals.
Kinesiology HR LLC Hosting Human Resources Roundtables in 2026
Join Kinesiology HR LLC and the newly formed HR Cohort comprised of HR professionals! Monthly sessions are structured with 30 minutes of informational content, followed by 60 minutes of facilitated roundtable discussion and support at the Urban Hub. Why join?
Educational topics presented monthly
Participants share experiences
Ongoing learning and development
Group support – peer interaction
Interim support from the group
Added skills for immediate use
Networking and relationship building
Roundtable Topics:
January 8 | Conflict Management
February 5 | Performance Reviews
March 5 | Employee Engagement
April 2 | Assessments in the Workplace
May 7 | Talent Acquisition
June 4 | Generational Diversity
July 2 | Leadership Development
August 6 | Organizational Development
September 3 | Compliance
October 1 | Progressive Discipline
November 5 | Compensation
December 3 | HR Metrics
Introductory Cost for 12 sessions:
2 installments: $475 (due 12/19/25 and 6/15/25)
OR full year discounted payment of $900 (due 12/19/25)
Contact Kristin Jonas for additional information.
920-621-4332 or kjonas@kinesiologyhr.com
Aspiro Welcomes Brian Stenzel to Board of Directors
Aspiro is proud to announce the appointment of Brian Stenzel, Community Involvement Senior Director at Festival Foods, to its Board of Directors.
In his role at Festival Foods, Brian leads a team that supports more than 2,800 events, donations, and sponsorships annually. He also serves as Vice President of Boomerang Management, which owns and operates the Green Bay Rockers and Epic Event Center. Brian’s career spans multiple facets of the entertainment and event industries, including experience as a talent agent, concert promoter, radio marketing and promotions, and race and event management.
“Brian brings a wealth of experience which aligns perfectly with Aspiro’s mission,” said Ryan Ruzziconi, President of Aspiro. “His leadership and passion for making a difference will be a tremendous asset to our organization.”
Brian joins other board members: Bridget Erwin, Julie Graceffa, Steve Liegl, Erin Martini, Jason McDonough, Thomas Miller, Josh Moon, Stephanie Moore, Israel Santiesteban-Barrientos,Patrick Schillinger, and Richard Zuehlke.
Aspiro was established in 1957 by a group of 67 parents of children with disabilities. Sixty-eight years later, and serving over 1,400 individuals and families, Aspiro still works to drive their work forward through ten different services: Assisted Day Services, Birth To Three, Building Full Lives, Day Services, Employment Services, Group Supported Employment, Prevocational Services, Project SEARCH®, Recreation and Respite Care.
North Shore Bank Spreads Holiday Cheer and Community Support Through Toy Donation Drives
North Shore Bank today announced that eight of its branches in the northeast will host toy drives for local organizations in preparation for the upcoming holiday season. The public is invited to make donations of new, unwrapped toys, books, and other gifts for children at participating locations.
“We are thrilled to ring in the holiday season by supporting local organizations who are dedicated to uplifting children and families throughout our communities,” said Kerri Collins, vice president and Northeast Wisconsin district manager at North Shore Bank. “We encourage everyone to stop by one of the participating branches and donate new toys for children and families in need this holiday season in the Fox Cities, Door County, and Green Bay areas.”
The following locations are drop-off points for Adopt a Local Family in need, now through Dec. 12:
Green Bay East: 1901 Main Street
Green Bay West: 1620 W. Mason St.
Allouez: 2300 S. Webster Ave.
West De Pere: 820 Main Avenue
These branches are collecting for Toys for Tots, now through Dec. 7:
Appleton-Northland: 1100 W. Northland Avenue
Menasha: 1500 Appleton Road
In Door County these offices are collecting for Toys for Kids, now through Dec. 11:
Door County Sturgeon Bay: 225 N. 5th Avenue
Door County Sister Bay: 2614 S. Bay Shore Drive
Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, North Shore Bank is a mutual savings bank with assets of over $2.5 billion and 43 offices throughout eastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Wisconsin locations are in metro Milwaukee, Germantown, Ozaukee County, Racine, Kenosha, Appleton, Menasha, Green Bay and surrounding areas, Burlington, Union Grove, Muskego, and Door County. Locate a North Shore Bank office. You can also connect with the bank on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
