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JUNE 29

Music on the Green: Allouez Village Band: 5 p.m. gates open, 6 p.m. concert Heritage Hill State Park, 2640 S. Webster Ave., Allouez. Free. (920) 448-5150, heritagehillgb.org.

Summer Music Concert:Jerry Voelker and the Jolly Gents: 6:30 p.m. June 29, United Methodist Church, 804 Parker Ave., Algoma. Five-piece band plays Czech, German polkas and waltzes. Free. Strawberry, blueberry or chocolate sundaes available.

Pulaski Summertime Music Series: Pulaski High School Red Raider Jazz: 7-8 p.m. June 29 at Shippy Park, East Pulaski Street, Pulaski. Please bring lawn chairs.

“They Came to Wisconsin”: 1 p.m. June 29, July 6, 20 and 27, Heritage Hill State Park Moravian Church, 2640 S. Webster Ave., Allouez. Researched, directed by Stu and Bev Smith with music composed or adapted by Mary Eisenriech. Included with regular admission: $10 adults, $9 seniors over 62, $8 ages 4-15, free age 3 and younger. (920) 448-5150, heritagehillgb.org.

JULY 2

Green Bay City Band Concert: Sousa and Friends: 7:30 p.m. July 2, St. James Park, 801 S. Madison St., Green Bay. A program of Americana featuring John Philip Sousa, Aaron Copland, Cole Porter and other great American composers. Steve Wilda sings “Put on a Happy Face.” The trumpet section is featured. Free. In case of rain cancellations, concerts will be presented the following evening.

Way-Morr Lions Summer Music: 6:15-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays, July 2, July 23, Aug. 13, Aug. 27, Way-Morr Park. Brown County Book Mobile Library will be there. The Lions serve free ice cream. Way-Morr Youth Sports sell hamburgers, brats, chicken sandwiches and refreshments. Spectators asked to provide their own seating. Donation of food items for local pantry accepted. Sponsored by the Wayside Morrison Lions Club. Fairland, Rass Family, July 2. Good Ole Fashioned Music, July 23. Home Made Brew, Aug. 13. Bent Grass from Green Bay, Aug. 27.

Concerts in the Park: Broad Band: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. July 2, Klipstine Park, 936 Anderson Drive, Ashwaubenon. Public market and vendors fair. Talk of the Town, July 9. Daddy D Productions, July 16. The Rocochettes, July 23. Let Me Be Frank Productions, July 30. Jerry Voelker & the Jolly Gents, Aug. 6. Mostly Water,Aug. 13. Rocker, Aug. 20. (920) 492-2331.

JULY 3

Summer in the Park Music Series: 132nd Army Band: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. July 3, Whitney Park, 800 Main St., Green Bay. Free. (920) 437-5972, downtowngreenbay.com.

Super Donor Day Blood Drive: 6 a.m.-4 p.m. July 3, Shopko Hall, 1901 S. Oneida St., Ashwaubenon. Donors of all blood types needed, especially O negative, B negative and A negative. Donors receive Red Cross T-shirts while supplies last. Pizza provided by Glass Nickel Pizza Co. Free parking and free childcare available. To make a blood donation appointment, call (800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins welcome.

JULY 4

Fire over the Fox: Noon-10:30 p.m. July 4, downtown Green Bay. Run/walk, veterans memorial service, food, entertainment. Fireworks at dusk, approx. 9:45 p.m. fireoverthefox.com

Celebrating the 4th at Hazelwood: Noon-4 p.m., Hazelwood Historic House Museum, 1008 S. Monroe Ave, Green Bay. Heritage Players present “They Came to Wisconsin: Immigrant Stories and Songs,” 1 p.m. Included with admission: $4 adults, $3.50 age 60 and older, $2.50 ages 5-17, free younger than 5. (920) 437-1840, or email at bchs@netnet.net.

Celebrate the Fourth: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 4, Heritage Hill, 2640 S. Webster Ave., Allouez. Meet Uncle Sam, hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Old fashioned games, bucket brigade. Grilled burger and brats sold. $9 adults, $8 seniors age 62 and older, $7 ages 4-15, free age 3 and younger. (920) 448-5150, heritagehillgb.org.

JULY 5

Fridays on the Fox: 6-9 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 15, CityDeck, downtown Green Bay, Live music: The Cougars (rock/pop/country), July 5 (Saturday); RPM (rock), July 11; Let Me Be Frank Productions’ tribute to Elvis and Reba, July 18; Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns (swing/R&B/funk), July 25; The Britins (Beatles tribute), Aug. 1; Unity (reggae), Aug. 8; Shaker and the Egg (swing/funk), Aug. 15. Concessions by Hagemeister Park. Wristbands required for purchasing alcohol.

Howard Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. July 5, Meadowbrook Park, 670 Hillcrest Heights, Howard. Family friendly. Parking available at Meadowbrook Elementary School, Meadowbrook Church, Green Bay Community Church and the YMCA.

Summer Concert Series: Schmitt Happens: 4-6 p.m. Saturdays, July 5-Aug. 8, Parallel 44 Vineyard, N2185 Sleepy Hollow Road, Stangleville. Free outdoor concerts, rain or shine. Wine and food available for purchase; no carry-ins. (920) 388-4400, parallel44.com.

JULY 7

Animal Stories for Preschoolers: Butterflies: 10 a.m. July 7 and 1 p.m., Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 1660 East Shore Drive, Green Bay. Ages 3-5 learn about butterflies. $2.50 Green Bay residents or Friends member, $3.75 nonresidents. Registration required, (920) 391-3671.

The Rockin’ in Josten Summer Concert Series: Talk of the Town: 6-9:30 p.m. July 7, Josten Park, 2280 Town Hall Road, Bellevue. Attendees encouraged to bring lawn chairs, or blankets. Carry-ins allowed. Concessions sold by Bellevue Lion’s Club and Friends of Bellevue Parks. Free and open to the public. (920) 468-5225, villageofbellevue.org/rockin.

JULY 8

Music by Vickery Village: Mary Vecauvern: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, July 8-Aug. 12, Vickery Village, 1749 Riverside Drive, Suamico. Food and beverages, including beer and wine, sold on site. Bring your own chairs.

JULY 9

Summer in the City: Sizzling, Fizzling, Juggling Science: 10-10:45 a.m. and 1:30-2:15 p.m., Brown County Central Library, 515 Pine St., Green Bay. Bob Kann dramatizes children’s stories and folktales with mesmerizing magic and juggling. For age 5 and up. No strollers. Free. Groups of 10 or more asked to register, (920) 448-5846.

City Band Concert: Armed Forces Salute: 7:30 p.m. July 9, St. James Park, 801 S. Madison St., Green Bay. The band is joined by the 132nd National Guard Band from Madison for a salute to the military. Each band will present a short program and then combine for a grand finale. Kathy Nelson is guest vocalist. UWGB professor Adam Gaines solos with the l32nd National Guard Band on trumpet. Free. In case of rain cancellations, concerts will be presented the following evening. (920) 448-3365.

Kids from Wisconsin: 7:30 p.m. July 9, Shawano Community High School auditorium, 220 Shawano County B, Shawano. Features 20 singers/dancers and a 13-piece band selected from the state’s finest musicians. $12. (715) 524-2139, saypro.org or kidsfromwisconsin.org.

JULY 10

Concerts in the Garden: Shaker and the Egg: 6-7:30 p.m., Green Bay Botanical Garden, 2600 Larsen Road, Green Bay. Bring a picnic dinner and chairs. (No alcohol carry-ins allowed.) Beer, wine and snacks will be sold. $9 adults, $7 ages 13-17, $5 age 3-12, $7 senior and military members; free and 2 and younger and GBBG members. (920) 490-9457, gbbg.org.

Author Mike Hoeft: 6:30 p.m. July 10, The Reader’s Loft, 2069 Central Court, Bellevue. Author of “The Bingo Queens of Oneida: How Two Moms Started Tribal Gaming in Wisconsin” discusses and signs his book. Free. (920) 406-0200, readersloftbookstore.com.

De Pere City Band concerts: Echoes of the 1960s: 7 p.m. Thursdays, Voyageur Park, De Pere. Ken Petersen, director. Bring blanket or chair to sit on.

JULY 11

Friday Midnight(ish) Movie: “TMNT 2: Secret of the Ooze”: 11:30 p.m. July 11, The Green Room Lounge, 353 Main Ave., De Pere. Free. John Egan, (920) 983-0966.

Artist reception: China from Mao to Now: 6-9 p.m. July 11, ARTgarage, 1400 Cedar St., Green Bay. Exhibit includes works by Andrew Pigeon, Leah Abrahams, Dianna Shyne, Li Hu, Michelle Richeson, Barbara Goldberg, Kathleen Neuman; and an interactive display created by Cineviz. Free and open to the public. (920) 448-6800, info@theartgarage.org.

Alison Arngrim’s Comedy Show: 7 p.m., Meyer Theatre, 117 S. Washington St., Green Bay. Author and actress from “Little House on the Prairie” TV show. $50 VIP tickets, $20 show only. ticketstaronline.com.

JULY 11-12

Gold Ribbin’ BBQ Fest: 5-8 p.m. chef’s table July 11 (advance tickets required); 11 a.m.-4 p.m. picnic July 12 at Leicht Memorial Park, 128 Dousman St., Green Bay. Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned competition, bean bag toss tournament, games, food and family fun. Fundraiser for Golden House. greenbaybbq.com.

JULY 12

NEW Pride: PrideAlive: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. July 12, Joannes Park, 205 S. Baird St., Green Bay. Live stage entertainment, celebrity guests, the Northeast Wisconsin LGBT History Project, exhibits, local vendors, demonstrations, artists, civic information, food, drink, and a family atmosphere. Held by a local nonprofit LGBT organization to promote community, diversity, and equality. Free. Jeff Hunter, (920) 360-3601, hunterphoenix55@gmail.com.

Author Richard Daniel: 1 p.m. July 12, The Reader’s Loft, 2069 Central Court, Bellevue. Richard Daniel discusses and signs his book, “Momma Loved Us This I Know.” Free. (920) 406-0200, readersloftbookstore.com.

Veterans Ride: 11 a.m. military ceremony, ride leaves at noon. Departs from Pearly Gates, 3551 Finger Road, Green Bay. Stops at Fox Hills Resort, Way-Morr Park. Returns at 5 p.m. Music by Replica, 6 p.m.-midnight. $20 per bike or car plus $10 passenger. pearlygatesride.com.

Market Fresh Fitness Series: Rise and Shine Movement Class: 8 a.m. Saturdays through Aug. 6 on Cherry Street Landing on the CityDeck. Professional instructors lead a 45-minute class. Free, no registration required. (920) 448-3365.

Vintage Snowmobile Show & Trout Fest: 8 a.m. registration, noon-midnight show July 12, downtown Kewaunee. Part of Trout Festival: Live entertainment: Lee Birchfield, 10 a.m.-noon; Diamond & Steel, 2-6 p.m.; Johnny Wad, 8 p.m.-midnight. Food, refreshments, raffles. Snowmobile: (920) 255-6528. Trout Fest, (920) 388-4822, kewaunee.org.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Days: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 12-13, Heritage Hill State Park, 2640 S. Webster Ave., Allouez. Actors from “Little House on the Prairie” appear. Look-alike contest, historic dancing, music. $10 adults, $9 seniors age 62 and older, $8 age 4-15, free age 3 and younger. (920) 448-5150, heritagehillgb.org.

Summer Singer/Songwriter Music Series:Greg McMonagale: 6-9 p.m. July 12, Captain’s Walk, 345 S. Adams St., Green Bay. Free admission. Concessions sold. (920) 431-9255.

JULY 13

Titletown Bike Tour: 5:30-10:30 a.m. start time July 13, begins and ends at West Side YMCA, 601 Cardinal Lane, Howard. Routes: 15K family route through the village of Howard, 35K intermediate loop to the Brown County Reforestation Camp, 55K loop into Southern Oconto County, and loops of 80K and 100K, which pass through the Machickanee Forest. (Riders asked to start early enough to finish their route by 12:30 p.m.) Support vehicles travel the routes, and five rest stops available. Hosted by the Breast Cancer Family Foundation. Stay & Play Zone featuring a bounce house, DJ, cookout, at the start/finish area. Day of registration fee: $40 or $75 per family of two. Discounted early registration available at titletownbiketour.org.

“Spoil Yourself” Summer Expo: 9 a.m. July 13, Riverside Ballroom, 1560 Main St., Green Bay. Shop 60 vendors. Raffle with proceeds benefiting The Freedom House, Green Bay. Star 98.5 broadcasts live from the show. Free admission. (920) 432-5518.

JULY 14

Music on the Green: Monroe Crossing: 5 p.m. gates open, 6 p.m. bluegrass concert July 14 at Heritage Hill State Park, 2640 S. Webster Ave., Allouez. Bring a picnic, blanket, chairs. Concessions. Free. (920) 448-5150, heritagehillgb.org.

JULY 15

Author Jessie Garcia book signing: 6:30 p.m. July 15, Heritage Hill, 2640 S. Webster Ave., Allouez. Author of “My Life with the Green and Gold: Tales for 20 Years of Sportscasting” discusses her book, and offers book signings. Free. (920) 448-5150, heritagehillgb.org.

JULY 16

Summer in the City: Professor Oops: 10-10:45 a.m. and 1:30-2:15 p.m. July 16, Brown County Central Library, 515 Pine St., Green Bay. Sky Schultz proves that the science of everyday things is entertaining. For age 5 and up. No strollers. Free. Groups of 10 or more asked to register, (920) 448-5846.

Schmitt Park Neighborhood Association: Music in the Park: 6:30-8 p.m. July 16, N.E.W. Curative, 2900 Curry Lane, Green Bay. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and meet your neighbors.

JULY 17

Concerts in the Garden: The Jana Nyberg Group: 6-7:30 p.m. July 17, Green Bay Botanical Garden, 2600 Larsen Road, Green Bay. Bring a picnic dinner and chairs. (No alcohol carry-ins allowed.) Beer, wine and snacks will be sold. $9 adults, $7 ages 13-17, $5 age 3-12, $7 senior and military members; free and 2 and younger and GBBG members. (920) 490-9457, gbbg.org.

Leicht at Nite: Nashville Pipeline: 5:30 p.m. gates open 6:15-10 p.m. entertainment Thursdays, July 17-Aug. 21, Leicht Memorial Park, 128 Dousman St., Green Bay. Free admission. Attendees encouraged to bring chairs. No carry-ins. Smoking prohibited. Animals prohibited. leichtatnite.com.

Habitat Young Professionals launch party: 6 p.m. networking, 7-9 p.m. music from The Relics, Graystone Ale House, 3711 Monroe Road, Ledgeview. Learn more about Habitat Young Professionals. facebook.com/GreenBayAreaHYP or call Rachel Clement at (920) 593-5785.

Pulaski Polka Days 2014: Polka music 5-11 p.m. July 17, 2:30-1:15 a.m. July 18, 1 p.m.-1 a.m. July 19, 12:30-6 p.m. July 20 at Pulaski Polka grounds and Zielinski’s Ballroom, Pulaski. Fireworks at dusk, July 17. Dance contest, 6 p.m. July 19. Polka worship service, 8 a.m. (Lutheran) and 9:30 a.m. (Catholic) July 20. Porkie and pancake breakfast, 8-11 a.m. July 20. Arts and crafts, 9 a.m.-3 pm. July 19-20. Polka Trot 5K, 8:30 a.m. July 19. Parade, 11 a.m. July 20. Admission: $2 Thursday, $10 Friday-Saturday, free Sunday. (920) 822-3869. pulaskipolkadays.com.

JULY 18

Downtown Art Walk: Bridging the Arts: 5-8 p.m. July 18, Sept. 19 in De Pere. Artists and craftspersons of all mediums invited to submit their work for consideration. (920) 403-0337, definitelydepere.org.

JULY 19

Market Fresh Fitness Series: Partner Workout: 8 a.m. Saturdays through Aug. 6 on Cherry Street Landing on the CityDeck. Professional instructors lead a 45-minute class. Free, no registration required. (920) 448-3365.

Lego Event: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 19, Bay Beach Amusement Park pavilion, 1313 Bay Beach Road, Green Bay. Build and create with Legos. Family fun. Free admission; contest entry fees apply. Register at the event. (920) 448-3365, greenbaywi.gov/parks.

The Salvation Army Christmas in July Classic: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 19 at The Watering Hole, 2107 Velp Ave. Volleyball tournament to benefit The Salvation Army. Sand volleyball or blind man’s volleyball, with prizes for winning teams, best Christmas-themed uniform and tournament MVP. Fee is $200 with all games indoors on sand courts. Kathryn at (920) 544-4974 or sagreenbay.org.

JULY 20

The Wedding Show: Summer Edition: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 20, Shopko Hall, 1901 S. Oneida St., Ashwaubenon. More than 100 wedding vendors (cakes, music, flowers, photography, bridal gowns, formal wear and more). $8 at the door. $6 advance tickets available at the Resch Center or weddingshowgreenbay.com.

JULY 22

Outagamie County Fair: July 22-27, Outagamie County Fairgrounds, Seymour. outagamiecountyfair.com.

JULY 23

Summer in the City: Magic & Illusion 4 You: 10-10:45 a.m. and 1:30-2:15 p.m. July 23, Brown County Central Library, 515 Pine St., Green Bay. Magician Glen Gerard’s magic show for age 5 and up. No strollers. Free. Groups of 10 or more asked to register, (920) 448-5846.

JULY 24

Hops on the Hill: 6-8:30 p.m. July 24, Heritage Hill, 2640 S. Webster Ave., Allouez. Sample 50 craft brews and food from 20 Green Bay area restaurants. Live music by Shaker and the Egg. Bucket raffle, live auction. Proceeds benefit Heritage Hill programming. $45 advance, $50 at the door. (920) 448-5150, heritagehillgb.org.

JULY 25

Brown County United Way Campaign Kickoff: 5-9 p.m. July 25, CityDeck, Washington Way, Green Bay. Music by Big Mouth and the Power Tool Horns, 6 p.m. Brown County United Way program, 7:30 p.m.

JULY 26

Multicultural Children and Family Festival: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. July 26, St. James Park, 801 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay. ethnic music, games, and an ethnic lunch buffet. Traditional Hmong and Mexican dances. Open to the public. Free. multiculturalcentergb.wordpress.com/news-2/.

Hike for Hope 5K Walk-a-thon: 7:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk begins July 26, Pulaski Polka Grounds, East Pulaski Street, Pulaski. If registered by July 10, $20 age 13 and up, $15 ages 6-12, free age 5 and younger or $60 family rate. $60 Family Rate (Up to 5 people). Fees go up $5 after July 10. (920) 662-5673, reachingthehandofhope.com.