Local news briefs News-Chronicle Green Bay Prayer service for those cut out of budget A prayer service will be held tonight to bring attention to those who could be left out of the Brown County budget, which will be decided starting Wednesday. The ecumenical prayer vigil will be held at Whitney Park (Pine and Jackson streets) today from 8-10:30 p.m. The event is cosponsored by Brown County Coalition of the Homeless, JOSHUA (Justice Organization Sharing Hope and United in Action) an interfaith organization in formation in Brown County, and The Next Step/Crossroads. Call Karina O'Malley for more information at 321-1008. There will be another gathering Wednesday morning at Whitney Park. Coffee and cookies will be served by Tsyunhehkwa of the Oneida Nation at 7:40 a.m., with prayers and encouragement at 8 a.m. followed by a walk to City Hall at 8:30 a.m. Rawhide Ranch gets $5,000 from Packers alumni A $5,000 check was given to the Rawhide Boys Ranch from the Packers Alumni Association to expand the organization's on-grounds high school. Rawhide is hoping to raise $1.7 million. On Sept. 8, youth from Rawhide Ranch worked at the Green Bay Packers Chapter - NFL Alumni Golf Outing at the Oneida Golf and Country Club. Rawhide's high school expansion will more than double its capacity to serve at-risk kids. Awards announced by beautification committee Two renovation projects and three individuals will be honored Thursday at the recognition program for the Mayor's Committee for a Beautiful Green Bay. The Meyer Theatre and Lambeau Field were honored in the major renovation category. Individuals include Don Harden, chairman of the Bellin Foundation, civic service; Bill Meindl, Voyageur Magazine, community promotion and Gary Fewless, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay botanist, conservation. They will be honored at a luncheon at noon Thursday at the Days Inn downtown. Reservations at $10 are available through the mayor's office, 448-3005. Humane Society plans holiday event The Bay Area Humane Society and Animal Shelter will host Santa and Mrs. Claus Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. for photos with pets or their people at the shelter, 1830 Radisson St. Photos cost $12 or $10. Appointments are requested and can be made by calling 469-3110, ext. 10. The society's staff and volunteers also welcome shelter "alumni" and their people to march in this year's Green Bay Holiday Parade Nov. 22. For more information, call Sue Teddy, 469-3110, ext. 18. Woodworkers Guild holds November program The Northeast Wisconsin Woodworkers Guild will hold a Carvers Sampler showing off several types of carving at its November meeting Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. in room 111 of Mary Ann Cofrin Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus. For more information, call 863-5221. Service League sponsors fashion show A fashion show with the theme "Ciao Bella: will take place Nov. 22 at the KI Center. The event begins with a silent auction starting at 6 p.m., followed by an Italian dinner with strolling models. A variety of local celebrities will take part. Tickets are $35 and proceeds support the Back To School Store and other children's projects. For more information, visit Hey Daisy, Thornberry Cottage, Homestead Decor, Taylor Creek or Younkers, or visit www.serviceleaguegb.com Friends of Sanctuary group wins awards The Friends of the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary has received two awards for its partnership efforts. The group received a Partnership Award from the Wisconsin Park & Recreation Association for its work with the city to promote quality leisure and park services. The group also received a Great Lakes Regional Partnership Award from the National Recreation and Park Association. Packers, students combine for bell ringing essay contest The Green Bay Packers will team up with six Brown County students to ring bells for the Salvation Army in November and December. The Packers are holding an essay contest to choose the six. Students in sixth through eighth grades may submit short (under 250 words) essays on the importance of volunteering. Six will be chosen to ring bells with Packers players. Entries must include the child's and parents' names, grade in school, name of school, phone number and address. Submit to Bell Ringing Contest, Green Bay Packers, P.O. Box 10628, Green Bay WI 54307. For more information, contact Cathy Dworak, 490-5925. Allouez Beautification Committee holds recognition event The Allouez Beautification Committee will recognize several individuals and groups for their work at a reception Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Green Isle Park. Being honored for their efforts to beautify the village are Mark and Keith Denessen, James and Wendy Dockendorff, William and Sally Bourbonnais, Thomas Skogg, Gerald and Rita Fictum, John and Mary Moore, Old Orchard Apartments, Marriott Residence Inn and Tru Colors Salon. To attend, contact Mary Antil, 437-1714, or Erika Dionne, 437-4432. Today is the deadline. Howard-Suamico Lioness Club selling poinsettias The Howard-Suamico Lioness Club is taking orders for poinsettias again this year. Various colors in 4, 6 1/2, 8 and 10-inch plants are available. Sales end on Nov. 22 with delivery a week later. Proceeds benefit a variety of community services and projects. To order call Lioness members including Dorothy, 434-3420, or Judy, 434-2946.