Area: Baileys Harbor
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Kristen Peil: What Nelson’s Gave Me for Christmas
By Kristen Peil Christmas, “bah humbug!” Too much tradition and not enough innovation. I just could not get into the Christmas groove this season. Maybe, because of the warm weather. Maybe, because I’ve hit midlife. Decorating for the holidays just did not call to me the way it usually does. Until, that is, I stumbled […]
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Letter to the Editor: A Christmas Message
With the start of the coming year, one that is filled with uncertainty on where our country is headed, we should hold to these truths. Hate and distrust is a sign of weakness not strength. Hopefully, we can work together so that truth and justice for all will prevail. Together we will fight for […]
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Letter to the Editor: Do Over, Anyone?
It appears the President-elect’s definition of draining the swamp, is turning it into a sinkhole. I’m not going to list all his cabinet appointments, it’s simply too depressing. When the reports are that the sharpest of the lot is nicknamed “Mad Dog” that pretty much sums things up. I do think his choice for secretary […]
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Framed: Ridges’ Natural Christmas
The sounds of the season could be heard by all at The Ridges’ Natural Christmas on Dec. 10. Photo by Len Villano.
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Pulse Honors Lost Musicians of 2016 with Vinyl Tribute
I was honored to be asked to serve as DJ for the Pulse annual holiday party. After giving it some thought, I suggested we celebrate the musicians who died in 2016. So many. Prince, of course. David Bowie. Leon Russell. Sharon Jones. Bernie Worrell. Rudy Van Gelder. Kay Starr. Scotty Moore. Keith Emerson. Leonard Cohen. […]
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Sister Bay Tavern League Bowling Scores: Dec. 1, 2016
High Series: Leif Mickelson 654, Aaron Shepit 616, Brian Tourmo 597 High Game: Leif Mickelson 245, Aaron Shepit 236, Tucker Emerson 221 High Team Game: AC Tap 900 High Team Series: AC Tap 2,595
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Roy & Charlotte Lukes: Colorful Lichens
Invariably there comes a time in December when the outdoor air temperature remains above freezing for several days. Deciduous plants have lost their foliage, the woods are “bare bones” and we will have to wait around four months for flowering plants to come into bloom. One group of native plants, however, can be at […]
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Door County Brewing Hosting Holiday Fundraiser Party
Door County Brewing Company is celebrating the season of generosity in its signature style with a LumberJack and LumberJill Holiday Party featuring Door County’s own WiFEE and THE HUZz BAND on Dec. 10. Aside from inviting guests to don their most creative lumberjack and lumberjill outfits for a chance to win prizes while listening to […]
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Benny, Diego and Chewy of Chewy & Teo Roofing plan out the reroofing of the Peninsula Pulse‘s office expansion in Baileys Harbor.
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Two Baileys Harbor Indoor Farmers Markets Left in December
Baileys Harbor Indoor Farmers Markets are being held at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall on Dec. 11 & 18, 9 am to 1 pm. The December markets feature more than 14 vendors with a host of items including free massages, fresh local produce, locally produced bakery including holiday goodies, specialty foods, handcrafted adult and children’s […]
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Dancin’ on the Door’s Holiday Ballet On Stage in Baileys Harbor
Dancin’ on the Door’s Youth Program presents “Sara and the Toy Shoppe: A Mini Ballet Production” on Jan. 8 at 3 pm at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall. This is a sweet story about a girl, a toy shoppe, magical Christmas snow and the gifts of this beautiful season of giving. Admission for ages 10 and […]
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Natural Christmas Celebrated at The Ridges, Dec. 10
Everybody deserves to spend a few hours this holiday season surrounded by the natural beauty of The Ridges Sanctuary. Stroll down the softly lit Hidden Brook Boardwalk and join in the beautifully decorated Kaye Cabin, while sipping on warm cider, eating delicious cookies and listening to holiday music. This program offers a wreath-making workshop, holiday […]
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Natural Christmas, Tree Lightings & More Weekend Plans
The Door Peninsula is alive with holiday festivities. Take it all in Door County style with an ugly sweater run, The Ridges’ Natural Christmas, and The Peninsula Singers annual Christmas concert. Friday, December 9 The Clearing Festivities Celebrate the sights, sounds and treats of the season with The Clearing Folk School’s annual holiday open house. […]
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A new video produced by Peninsula Filmworks for the Door County Visitor Bureau answers the question all residents get asked by tourists: “What do you do here in the winter?” A lot more than you think, the video answers with interviews of locals who’ve come to love winter on the peninsula. Ice fishing, hiking, and […]
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Lighthouses – What is the Fascination?
By Bob Desh A variety of towers have played essential rolls in the nation’s maritime history. Signal towers, watch towers and light towers in a wide variety of shapes and sizes once dotted America’s coastlines, including here on the Great Lakes. No matter their original purpose, these historic maritime towers continue to fascinate. The […]
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Letter to the Editor: Pioneer Pride
Next June it will be 42 years since I graduated from Sevastopol High School. For 12 years before that day, the administration and faculty at Sevastopol instructed and guided me on a path which prepared me for the post-secondary educational and career opportunities I have pursued since. I have always been extremely grateful for that […]
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Lumberjack and Jill Holiday Party at Door County Brewing Co.
Door County Brewing Co. is hosting a lumberjack and lumberjill party on Dec. 10 featuring music from WIFEE and the HUZzBAND in order to raise funds to give to two local organizations. Chop and Shop With a Cop is an event in which the Sturgeon Bay Police take area kids to chop a tree, buy […]
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Immanuel Lutheran Church and Northern Door Children’s Center Partner for Madagascar Book Drive
Immanuel Lutheran Church of Baileys Harbor and Northern Door Children’s Center in Sister Bay are partnering for the Madagascar Book Drive. Reverend Sue Gunderson of Immanuel Lutheran Church, members of her congregation and the staff and families of Northern Door Children’s Center (NDCC) are partnering for a very special book drive. Reverend Gunderson, who has […]
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Final Day at Baileys Harbor’s Nelson Shopping Center
Brandon Honold works with a customer on Nov. 26, the very last day for the Nelson Shopping Center in Baileys Harbor. After 71 years, owner Gary Nelson closed the doors and consolidated the business to one location in Fish Creek. Photo by Jim Lundstrom.
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The Ridges Sanctuary Celebrates the Holidays with Natural Christmas
In the first week of December at The Ridges Sanctuary, there are a number of events to start the holiday season. On Dec. 3 at 6:30 pm, go on a night sky hike. A hike at The Ridges is nice anytime, but a night walk can be amazing. On this night, the moon will be […]