Area: Algoma
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Customer Appreciation Day at James May Gallery
This First Friday, Dec. 7, James May Gallery will hold a customer appreciation day. For the whole day, from 10 am to 8 pm, everything in store will be 10 percent off, and everything purchased online will have free shipping. The gallery features new jewelry, ceramics and other gifts for holiday giving. The current exhibit […]
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The Algoma Community Band will present its holiday concert on Dec. 12, 7 pm in the elementary school’s Performing Arts Center. The band, directed by Tom Mueller, opens with “A Christmas Flourish,” followed by Irving Berlin and Leroy Anderson songs, including the ever-popular “Sleigh Ride.” There will be opportunity for the attendees to join in […]
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A Different Take on Cherry Beer: Ahnapee’s winter release goes on sale Dec. 1
Nick Calaway has had a beer idea fermenting in his head since 2016, and on Saturday, Dec. 1, you’ll have the chance to taste the delicious result at Ahnapee Brewery in Algoma. Thoughtful brewer that he is, Calaway had the idea of introducing a well-known local product in a unique way, hence the creation of […]
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Ahnapee Brewery and von Stiehl Winery Make A Perfect Afternoon
During the past few months the name Ahnapee Brewery began popping up in conversations more and more frequently. Several colleagues passed along praise of the local brewery and I recognized the name on more than a couple menus around the county. Feeling the need to be in the know, I decided that it was high […]
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Kewaunee Public Health Promotes Breastfeeding Friendly Business
The Kewaunee County Public Health Department is partnering with local businesses and organizations to become breastfeeding friendly for their employees and patrons. The 2018 initiative has designated five new businesses and organizations in Kewaunee County as breastfeeding friendly. These include the Algoma Public Library, Autumn Journeys, East Shore Industries, Silver Leaf and Linden Manor, and […]
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James May Hosts Makers Fair in New Gallery Space
James May Gallery is hosting a Makers Fair Nov. 23, 5:30–8 pm, and Nov. 24, 9 am–5 pm, in its new space, James May North. The gallery will highlight creative people in the region. Not only is this an opportunity to check items off your Christmas list by purchasing amazing handmade gifts and supporting makers, […]
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Manners Matter: Holiday Budget
Dear Mary Pat, My husband is a grinch. He wants me to limit my spending for Christmas. I know what you’re thinking since this is probably a common complaint among couples around the holidays, but this is an extreme case. He is suddenly obsessively focused on numbers that aren’t realistic such as $200 for the […]
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71 Years Later, They’re Still Harmonizing: Algoma FFA barbershop quartet still active
When Hans Feld was a seventh grader in Algoma in 1947, his older brother, Bernie, took him along to Sturgeon Bay to a rehearsal of a chorus that had about 40 members. Hans had a good voice and enjoyed being part of the adult group for a time, including some experience with singing in a […]
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Christmas in November: Weekend Primer Podcast
Andrew and Matt are back with your weekend primer for the weekend of November 16th, 2018. Events include: R.O.M.E.O. at the Sister Bay Bowl The Celebrity Roast of Andy Coulson at the Door Community Auditorium Christkindlmarkt in Kewaunee Christmas Tree Lighting & Chili Supper in Ellison Bay and Christmas by the Bay in Sturgeon Bay
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Absolute Bratwurst: Weekend Primer Podcast
Andrew and Matt are back this week to deliver the weekend primer for the weekend of November 9th. Events include: Reading to a Therapy Dog at the Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion Family Fall Festival at the Kewaunee Public Library Absolute Bratwurst at Waterfront Mary’s 80’s Trivia Night in Algoma and Mamma Mia at Southern […]
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Algoma Elementary School Offers Veteran Luncheon
Algoma Elementary School will hold its annual Veterans Day Luncheon and school-sponsored program on Nov. 12. The free event provides lunch for veterans and senior citizens at 12:45 pm and showcases students in a Veterans Day program at 1:30 pm in the Algoma Performing Arts Center. Call the elementary school office by Nov. 1 at […]
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Community Band Performs Veterans Day Concert, Nov. 7
The Algoma Community Band will present its annual Veterans Day concert on Nov. 7, 7 pm in the Elementary School Performing Arts Center (PAC). Tom Mueller is the director of the band. He has chosen a couple of Karl King marches, which are always a hit with audiences. Other musical selections are lighter and make […]
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Algoma Veteran’s Day Luncheon on Nov. 12
The Algoma Elementary School will hold its annual Veteran’s Day Luncheon and school-sponsored program on Monday, Nov. 12. The free event provides lunch for veterans and senior citizens at 12:45 pm and showcases students in a Veteran’s Day Program at 1:30 pm in the Algoma Performing Arts Center (Algoma Elementary School Auditorium). Please call the […]
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Tony Evers Visiting Sturgeon Bay, Algoma Oct. 27
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers is making campaign stops in Algoma and Sturgeon Bay Saturday, Oct. 27. His first stop will be at a rally at the Kewaunee County Democratic office, 610 4th St., Algoma at 2:30 pm. According to Chairwoman Mimi Dobbins, “Tony Evers recognizes challenges faced by local family farmers, schools, workers and […]
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You can feel it driving around on the dark, country backroads at night or right after turning off the light for bed before your eyes adjust. It’s heavy. It makes your skin tingle. Maybe you freeze; maybe you start to sweat. Either way, you know something’s there, watching you. And it’s the fact that you […]
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Growing Out of the Clay: Bren Sibilsky
Bren Sibilsky wonders what her neighbors thought during those seven quiet years she created a body of work: her own work, not commissioned or contracted, just hers. Those seven years began quietly. She quit a successful commercial art business, hunkered down and read and read and read some more: Greek mythology, biblical stories, Native American […]
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Obituary: Randolph ‘Randy’ Bouche
June 19, 1956 – Oct. 11, 2018 Randolph “Randy” Bouche, 62, of Algoma, died at his home. He was born in Brussels to Wilbur and Celia (Englebert) Bouche. For several years Randy worked as an electrician. He also owned and operated several businesses including the Turkey Shoot Tavern in Brussels and several rental properties. Randy […]
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Packerland Conference Final Standings
Boys Cross Country School, Conference Meet Points Peshtigo, 53 Southern Door, 59 Sevastopol, 77 Gibraltar, 97 Kewaunee, 134 Oconto, 140 Sturgeon Bay, 150 NEW Lutheran, 198 Boys Soccer School Won-Lost-Tied-Points Sturgeon Bay 10-0-0-20 NEW Lutheran 6-4-0-12 Peshtigo 5-4-1-11 Kewaunee 5-5-0-10 Gibraltar-Sevastopol 3-7-0-6 Algoma 0-9-1-1 Football – 8-player Division School Won-Lost-Tied Sevastopol 8-0-0 Gibraltar […]
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Pet Microchip Clinic in Algoma Oct. 27
On Oct. 27, from 12-4 pm, the Algoma Police Department will host a pet microchip clinic at the Algoma Youth Club, 620 Lake St. The walk-in service will feature microchipping for $20, which is 50-60 percent off the traditional cost of chipping. Dogs and cats are welcome. Supplies are limited to the first 50 people. The […]
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Lakeside Community Church Hosts Date Night Event
Lakeside Community Church in Algoma is hosting “Fight Night,” a live simulcast event with Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott on Nov. 1. A fun date night, the event will be a relationship changer where couples will learn, grow closer and never look at fighting in the same way. The event is open to all and […]