Area: Algoma
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Kitchens Announces Plans for Ahnapee River Study
Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement regarding a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) study informational session on Monday, March 20: “TMDL studies are an important step in cleaning our rivers. By pinpointing the amounts and sources of total phosphorous (TP) and total suspended solids (TSS) we can implement strategies and qualify for […]
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NOAA Marine Sanctuary Meeting March 13
The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is proposing to designate an area of Lake Michigan adjacent to Manitowoc, Sheboygan and Ozaukee counties as a marine sanctuary to protect historic shipwrecks and boost tourism. Kewaunee County is requesting that its offshore area be included in a NOAA preferred plan. A meeting […]
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Ahnapee Summer Solstice Run Introduces Ultramarathon
The fourth running of the Ahnapee Summer Solstice Run will now include 30-mile and 50-mile solo ultramarathon divisions. The event, traditionally a 50-mile relay along the Ahnapee State Trail from Sturgeon Bay to Algoma, raises funds to support the trail and is set for June 24, 2017. Even aside from running a distance greater than […]
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Algoma Offers Tax Preparation Help March 17
The City of Algoma is offering tax preparation help for seniors from 8:30 am to 2 pm on Friday, March 17. Call the Aging & Disability Resource Center at 877.416.7083 to make an appointment.
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Ahnapee Brewery Offers Unique Pin Tapping During March
Ahnapee Brewery invites the public to join them every Saturday in March starting at 2 pm for a unique pin tapping from one of the local breweries in Northeastern Wisconsin. The five-gallon pins will be naturally carbonated, unique and sure to be gone quick. This week’s featured brewer is Hinterland Brewery and they will bring […]
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Ahnapee Brewery Expanding to Fox Valley
Ahnapee Brewery of Algoma is adding the Fox Valley to its distribution network. Distribution has been limited to a handful of counties surrounding the brewery’s home county, Kewaunee. Keeping distribution close helped brewmaster and now owner Nick Calaway learn how distribution worked, and how to keep the beer as fresh as possible. He now believes […]
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Bette J. Phillips, Green Bay, passed away March 3, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital after a short illness. She was born April 22, 1939 in Baileys Harbor to Edward and Myrtle (Albertson) Appel Sr. Bette married Robert Phillips in Algoma on July 28, 1962. The couple moved to Milwaukee for 2 years were Bette taught […]
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Algoma Sculptor Selected as Juror for New York Art Competition
Award-winning Algoma sculptor and art instructor Bren Sibilsky has been chosen as a guest juror for Manhattan Arts International HERStory 2017. The Manhattan Arts International HERStory 2017 is an online exhibition of women artists that runs from April 27 – June 27, 2017. It will feature the artwork of more than 50 outstanding women artists […]
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The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help Will Hold Traditional Lenten Season
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help will hold a traditional Lenten season with Stations of the Cross, a Tenebrae service and the Triduum leading up to the celebration of the resurrection of Christ on Easter. “The 40 days of Lent call our attention to prayer, repentance and recommitment, culminating with the Easter […]
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Aldo Leopold Weekend, Jay Whitney & More Weekend Plans
Things are warming up on the Door Peninsula! Celebrate the first weekend of March with thought-provoking exhibitions of art, boundary-stretching music and a weekend-long celebration of the great environmentalist Aldo Leopold. Friday, March 3 Eating Animals at James May James May Gallery hosts the opening reception of its newest exhibition featuring works by Camille Iemmolo […]
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Letter to the Editor: 66 Miles of Manure Pipes in Kewaunee County
The proposed digester/biogas plant sounds like a dream project for engineers and construction companies, but a nightmare for taxpayers. Oh, are the dairy corporations paying for all of this? How much energy will be used to pump the load? Does the methane gas produced cover the energy needed to run the system? The price paid […]
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Installations Part of Next James May Exhibit
James May Gallery presents an exhibition of works by Camille Iemmolo and Lori Larusso. The opening reception is set for March 3, 5:30 – 8 pm. The exhibit will be up from March 2 to April 29. The artists will be in attendance at the opening to answer questions and von Stiehl Winery and Renard’s […]
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Knights of Columbus Algoma Holds Spring Fish Frys
The Algoma Knights of Columbus Algoma will host their Spring Fish Frys at the St. Mary Parish Cafeteria on Feb. 24, March 3 and April 14. Dinner includes baby red potatoes, coleslaw, rye bread, homemade desserts, coffee and milk. Dinner will be served from 5 to 7 pm. The cost is $10 adults and $5 […]
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Kewaunee County Wants to Be Considered in Marine Sanctuary Designation
Kewaunee County Supervisor Lee Luft is taking the lead in having Kewaunee County included in plans the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has for creating a national marine sanctuary along the Lake Michigan coastline. NOAA currently administers 13 national marine sanctuaries from the Pacific water of American Samoa to the north Atlantic. The agency […]
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TAP Welcomes Paper Artist Kirsten Christianson to TAP Lobby Gallery
Kirsten Christianson is the guest artist at Third Avenue Playhouse’s Lobby Gallery from Feb. 8 – March 13. Christianson has been a studio artist for the past 30 years. Her work has an environmental theme, expressed in natural materials combined with handmade paper. She has a small business, Telemark Papers in Algoma, where she lives. […]
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Brewer is New Owner of Ahnapee Brewery
Anyone who has tasted the beers coming out of Ahnapee Brewery knows brewmaster Nick Calaway, 35, wears many hats while brewing – artist, scientist, explorer, historian, educator. Since opening in a former two-stall garage the summer of 2013, Calaway has brewed clean, crisp, true-to-style beers alongside delicious experimental beers such as Wheat Wine and the […]
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Municipal News: Feb. 10-17, 2017
DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee meets at 4 pm on Feb. 14. County of Door: The Highway Committee meets at 10 am on Feb. 13. The EMS Committee meets at noon on Feb. 13. The Board of Health meets at 4 pm on Feb. 13. The Human Services Board […]
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Alicia and Sean Lutgen, of Sturgeon Bay, are the parents of a daughter born on Feb. 3, 2017, at Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Maternal grandparent is Samuel Heimbecher, Sturgeon Bay. Paternal grandparents are Dree Lutgen, Sturgeon Bay, and George Lutgen, Oshkosh. Kimberly Starr and Edward Harris, of Algoma, are the parents of a […]
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Studio Sale at James May Gallery
James May Gallery presents their Annual February Studio Sale for one night only on Feb. 3, 5:30 – 8 pm. Studio space is being cleared out and there will be amazing prices on original artwork from the crew at James May Gallery: Kara Slamka (mixed media), Kendra Bulgrin (paintings and encaustics), James Eddings (prints and […]
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Municipal News: Feb. 3-10, 2017
DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The Common Council meets at noon on Feb. 7. The Community Protection & Services Committee meets at 4:30 pm on Feb. 9. County of Door: The Airport & Parks Committee meets at 8:30 am on Feb. 9. The IS Committee meets at 2 pm on Feb. 9. Town of […]