🌱 Patch AM: How a Green Bay toy nonprofit is struggling—and how you can help

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Green Bay toy nonprofit is struggling—and how you can help
• How Green Bay doctors say to protect your health this holiday

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, with a high of 34 and low of 30 degrees.
• Friday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., temps: high: 37, low: 31.
• Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 38 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local non-profit asking for help to continue distributing handmade toys kids in need (wbay.com) — A Green Bay-based nonprofit, Rick’s Toy Box, is asking for community help after its founder’s recent back surgery forced the closure of its ReStore, a key income source. The group, which makes handmade toys for children worldwide and supports first responders, is seeking donations so it can keep operating into its 15th anniversary year.
   

• Managing chronic conditions during the holidays (wbay.com) — Residents in Green Bay are getting timely advice from a local ThedaCare physician on how to manage chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or lung issues during the holiday rush. He stresses sticking to medications, planning food and exercise, supporting loved ones’ health choices, and even taking daily vitamin D to protect both mood and bones.
   

📸 Around Green Bay

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Green Bay

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Friday December 26

• Wolf Feeding
  Green Bay, WI Calendar , 1660 E Shore Drive , Green Bay
  1:30 pm

Saturday December 27

• Basketball: Boys Varsity Invitational
  Concordia University , Mequon
  9:00 am

Sunday December 28

• Hockey: Boys Varsity Tournament
  Champion Center , Grand Chute, WI
• Awesome Ambassadors
  Green Bay, WI Calendar , 1660 E Shore Drive , Green Bay
  2:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Hockey: Boys Varsity Tournament
  Champion Center , Grand Chute, WI
• Basketball: Boys Varsity Invitational
  Concordia University , Mequon
  9:00 am
• Wrestling: Boys Varsity Invitational
  University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
  9:30 am
• Sanctuary Storytime
  Green Bay, WI Calendar , 1660 E Shore Drive , Green Bay
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 25

• Karaoke at The Longbranch
  The Longbranch , 334 Main Ave , De Pere
  9:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Basketball: Boys Varsity Invitational
  Homestead High School
  3:30 pm

Monday December 29

• Ice Hockey: Girls JV-1 Game
  Hayward Sports Center
• Wrestling: Boys Varsity Invitational
  University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Missing kitten!!
  Ran out this morning around 10:45 am from 1930 Wood Lane. If you see him please call 217-619-5612. He is chipped. Please help me find my baby (Nextdoor MacArthur Heights)
• Lost Dog - Sturgeon Bay!
  Please share, the family is not from the area. Help get Stormy home! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17cuGoLtZ6/ (Nextdoor Finger Road)

• Aerotek posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Green Bay. Apply here.
• Target Corporation posted a job opening for Seasonal: Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T1247) in Green Bay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Green Bay here.

🗞 Nearby News

De Pere

• De Pere's 'Holiday Lights Display' to host food drive for Paul's Pantry on Christmas Eve (fox11online.com)
• West De Pere's Chris Greisen stepping down as head football coach (fox11online.com)
• Green Bay man arrested for 4th OWI, cited for drug possession (wearegreenbay.com)

Ok Green Bay! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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