🌱 Patch AM: How Green Bay fans are remembering Dolly Parton’s visits here

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In today's newsletter:

• How Green Bay fans are remembering Dolly Parton's visits here
• Have you seen the giant glowing bunnies at UWGB yet?
• How Cardinals players joined a cherished Packers bike tradition at Lambeau Field

Also on today's calendar: Jenny's Memorial Fundraiser and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
• Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'She is going to be missed': Green Bay remembers Dolly Parton (wbay.com) — Green Bay fans are sharing memories of Dolly Parton after her death, recalling her four concerts here from the old WBAY auditorium to the Resch Center. Local voices, including a former Brown County deputy and Duke FM staff, describe her kindness, humor, and lasting impact on country music listeners across the area.
   

2. Inflatable art installation by Australian artist on display at the Weidner Center (wbay.com) — A glowing outdoor inflatable art installation called "Intruder" is now on display 24/7 outside UW-Green Bay's Weidner Center, and it's free to visit. Created by Australian artist Amanda Parer, the giant bunny figures invite Green Bay viewers to enjoy their whimsy while reflecting on our relationship with the environment through September 13.
   

3. Cardinals Pedal To Practice During Memorable Green Bay Tradition (statenews.net) — Fans in Green Bay kept a beloved Lambeau Field training-camp tradition alive as Arizona Cardinals players rode local kids' bikes to practice with the Packers. The long-running ritual, dating back to the 1950s, gave visiting players and young fans memorable one-on-one moments and showcased how strongly Green Bay embraces its football culture.
   

4. State Bank of De Pere building earns National Register listing (wtaq.com) — A historic downtown De Pere landmark with strong ties to Green Bay has earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. The former State Bank of De Pere building, whose Beaux-Arts façade was designed by Green Bay architect Henry Foeller, now houses Scotty Dog's Pub while preserving its ornate exterior and original vault features for the community.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Green Bay

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Friday August 28
• Wolf Feeding →
  Green Bay, WI Calendar, 1660 E Shore Drive, Green Bay
  1:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• Fall Bird Walk →
  Green Bay, WI Calendar, 1660 E Shore Drive, Green Bay
  7:00 am
• Pooches in the Pool Dog Swim Event →
  Green Bay, WI Calendar, 1430 E Walnut Street, Green Bay
  10:00 am
Monday August 31
• Recycling Week
  Bellevue Village Hall 3100 Eaton Rd, Green Bay, WI 54311
Tuesday September 1
• Nature Walk →
  Green Bay, WI Calendar, 1660 E Shore Drive, Green Bay
  12:00 pm
• Move with the Mayor →
  Green Bay, WI Calendar, 100 N Jefferson St, Green Bay
  12:00 pm
• Wolf Feeding →
  Green Bay, WI Calendar, 1660 E Shore Drive, Green Bay
  1:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Fall Bird Walk →
  Green Bay, WI Calendar, 1660 E Shore Drive, Green Bay
  7:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Jenny's Memorial Fundraiser →
  Ray's Pub & Grub - Boneyard Saloon, 9089 D and B Frontage Rd, Lena
  9:00 am
• Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac →
  Birder Hall, 400 Grant St, De Pere
  6:30 pm
• Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings →
  Birder Hall, 400 Grant St, De Pere
  8:45 pm
Tuesday September 15
• 9th Annual Fall Volunteer Expo →
  Stadium View Bar, Restaurant, & Event Halls, 1963 Holmgren Wy, Green Bay
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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• Brown County Wisconsin posted a job opening for Assistant Lead Transport Agent (LTE) in Green Bay. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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