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Jill Schmit - ABR, ASP, GRI

My Favorite Things - The Urban Frog Deli

Looking for healthy food options in today's fast-paced environment? Green Bay is lucky to have a super deli that offers this and much more.

The Urban Frog Deli takes a healthy stance in this tough nutritional battle. Using organic & "authentic" ingredients, the Urban Frog offers delicious breakfast and lunch items. They have a long list of tasty wraps, pananis, soups and salads. My advice is to try the daily "special" - a yummy wrap/sandwich with a unique combination of ingredients. And if you'd like to linger over a good book or conversation, get a coffee or juice, and take your time.

The Urban Frog is also host to an Indoor Farmers' market starting November 1st. Each Saturday, Keune's Authentic Foods will have local organically grown dairy, vegetables & meat. In addition, Suzie Q Fish Market will be bringing fresh fish from Two Rivers beginning November 8th.

The Urban Frog is another place that makes Green Bay great. It is open Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and is located at 163 N. Broadway in Green Bay / 920-490-1170 / www.urbanfrogdeli.com

To learn more about buying or selling a home in Green Bay, contact me, Jill Schmit at Micoley & Company / Phone: 920-617-9158 / Email: jills@micoley.com / Website: www.jillschmit.com

This Weekend in Green Bay

Enjoy a fun fall weekend in Green Bay - here are just a few of the events happening in the area:

Friday, October 24th

The CityDeck Groundbreaking with governor Jim Doyle, mayor Jim Schmitt, & congressman Steve Kagen. See the start of this exciting development along the Fox River. At Nicolet Bank - 12:45 p.m.

16th Annual Brewfest to benefit the Bay Area Humane Society & Animal Shelter. 100 beer selections, 50 wines, food and more. Held at the KI/Hotel Sierra in downtown Green Bay from 6:00-10:00 p.m. - Tickets $30-$35.

Art & The Animal Exhibit at the Neville Public Museum showing through November 2nd. Admission $2-$4.

The Second City: "Deface the Nation"at the Meyer Theatre. Shows October 23-25th at 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 25th

  • Green Bay Running Club Saturday Runs at Shorewood Golf Course/UWGB, Voyageur Park/De Pere, Mountain Bay Trail/Suamico starting at 7:00 a.m.

Green Bay Farmers' Market in downtown Green Bay. One of the last chances this fall to visit the market! 7:00 a.m.-Noon.

Fall Every Woman Expo at the SC Grand Banquet & Convention Center in De Pere from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Halloween at Heritage Hillat Heritage Hill Historical State Park in Allouez. 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Terror on the Fox at the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay. October 24th & 25th 6:30-11:30 p.m.

With so much to do, get out & enjoy the weekend in Green Bay!

For all your real estate needs in the Green Bay area contact me, Jill Schmit at Micoley & Company / Phone: (920) 617-9158 / Email: jills@micoley.com / Website: www.jillschmit.com

Interest Rate Review

What's great about the interest rates?

The percent sign - it is the symbol of great importance to many Americans these days. From banking, to retail, to home buying, buyers & sellers alike are watching it very closely.

For the housing market, there have been the typical daily swings over the past week. Today's rates averaged in the low to mid 6% range, according to a local mortgage broker. How does this affect someone purchasing a home today? For the buyer of a $150,000+ home with 10% down and good credit, this would mean a rate of 6.25%.

And yes, that is great news. Interest rates, even though they vary slightly from day-to-day, are still at a very low level historically. Buyers are in a super position to invest today for their future - from personal to investment properties. The rates are great, so see your Realtor today!

To find out more about buying & selling homes in Green Bay contact me, Jill Schmit at Micoley & Company; (920) 617-9158 / Email: jills@micoley.com / Website: www.jillschmit.com

Make a Difference in Green Bay

The 2008 National 'Make A Difference Day' is this Saturday, October 25th. This is a national day of service during which communities will work in various ways to help their citizens. And Green Bay has many volunteer opportunities. Activities are planned throughout the area with local organizations including:

  • Neighbors Help Neighbors Project in cooperation with the Aging & Disability Resource Center - Help the elderly & disabled get ready for winter - rake, wash windows, weed, trim shrubs October 24th - November 15th.
  • Marion House - cleaning, crafts, meal preparation
  • Green Bay YMCA - Halloween party donations, preparation, set-up, supervision
  • New Community Shelter - handyman projects, meal preparation, activities
  • Special Olympics Wisconsin - bowling tournament help
  • Green Bay Botanical Garden - removal of invasive plant species
  • Heritage Hill State Park - cleaning, maintenance, & garden/landscape work in/around historic park buildings

Be a part of Green Bay's great community this weekend. To Find out more about making a difference visit The Volunteer Center of Brown County website: www.volunteergb.org

To learn more about home ownership in the Green Bay area contact Jill Schmit: (920) 617-9158 / Email: jills@micoley.com or visit www.jillschmit.com

Favorite Things - Green Bay Farmers' Market

One of my favorite things in Green Bay is the Farmers' Market. What better way to start the weekend than with an early morning trip downtown for the area's freshest produce, flowers, bakery and so much more.

Since 1917, it has been a part of the local flavor, and it continues today. This year 95 vendors will be selling their home grown produce and hand-made goods at Green Bay's Farmers' Markets held from June 7th through November 1st:

  • Downtown Green Bay - Saturday 7:00 a.m.-Noon / Parking lot east of Monroe, between Cherry & Pine

If you can't be at the market on Saturday, there is another chance during the week:

  • On Broadway - Wednesdays 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. / Broadway Street between Dousman & Walnut

The farmers' market is another one the the things that make Green Bay a great place to be. And now's the time to get to Green Bay and get to the Farmers' Market!

To learn more about living in the Green Bay area call Jill Schmit at Micoley & Company: (920) 617-9158 / Email: jills@micoley.com / or visit my Website: www.jillschmit.com