Area: Baileys Harbor
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Letter to the Editor: Dr. Strangelove and Donald Trump
I recently watched Dr. Strangelove by Stanley Kubrick for the umpteenth time. If you are not familiar, it’s a political satire black comedy about nuclear war between the USA and USSR. There are seven major characters. In a surreal way, they have similar characteristics to those of Donald Trump, and the cast of characters […]
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Baileys Harbor Community Association Holds “Gatsby at the Gordon” on Oct. 29
Dust off those flapper dresses and suspenders for the Baileys Harbor Community Association’s “Gatsby at the Gordon” event on Oct. 29. The Baileys Harbor Community Association is hosting their very first annual Gatsby at the Gordon as a way to celebrate their volunteers and will award a Volunteer of the Year. There will be a […]
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Immanuel Lutheran Church Holds Harvest Dinner Oct. 29
The public is invited to the annual Harvest Dinner at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Baileys Harbor on Oct. 29, 4:30 – 6:30 pm. This yearly event will feature savory chicken and meatballs with all the trimmings. Dessert includes fresh-baked apple and pumpkin pies, and live music will be provided by the Praise Band. The cost […]
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Rotary Club of Door County North Presents Check to We Are HOPE, Inc.
On Oct. 5, Rotary Club of Door County North presented Sandy Duckett, CEO of We Are HOPE, Inc., with a check for $671.25. However, through a generous match by a club member, that amount was more than doubled to a total of $1,671.25. Rotary Door County North has lived up to its motto of “service […]
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Baileys Harbor Trick or Treating, Oct. 31 from 5-8 pm. Halloween party in the town hall, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7 pm. Kids’ costume contest at 6:30 pm. Food and drinks, spooky sensory table, haunted house and scavenger hunt. Egg Harbor Halloween Safe Walk through Egg Harbor Shops, Oct. 29 from 2-4 pm. Fish […]
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Raptors and Wreaths at The Ridges
Have you ever met an owl face to face? What about a hawk? A falcon? Meet some of Wisconsin’s common but rarely encountered birds on Oct. 22 at 10 am. Discover what a raptor is, hear their stories and learn what you can do to ensure they remain a significant part of the ecosystem. Advanced […]
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Destroyers Already Looking to 2017
It was a proud moment for the Door County Destroyers to make it to the championship match in only their second year in the MidStates Football League, especially going into the Oct. 1 championship game with a 10-4 record. “It was surprising,” said co-owner/player Chris LeCloux about the team making the championship. “We had set […]
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Server of the Week: Karina Oram of Koepsel’s Farm Market
Looking for Door County’s version of fall-filled heaven? You’ll find it at Koepsel’s Farm Market on Highway 57 Where Karina Oram manages the longtime family biz In stocking and customer service, she’s an absolute wiz! From pumpkins and sauces to juice and beers, Karina’s been at it for just about 30 years In […]
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Letter to the Editor: Pay Attention to Green Site Rules
The Baileys Harbor Green Site was opened several years ago to provide a location for Baileys Harbor residents to have a place to dispose of compostable yard waste, and as of this past summer, the town expanded the Green Site to have a permanent recycling site and scrap metal collection. All areas at the Green […]
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Ridges Naturalist to Lead Logan Creek Guided Hike
Join a Ridges naturalist on Oct. 16 at 2 pm for a guided hike through the beautiful and colorful fall landscape of Logan Creek. Owned and managed by The Ridges, the Logan Creek property is comprised of a variety of habitats, including upland hardwood forest, lowland cedar-hemlock forest and frontage along both Clark Lake and […]
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Engaging Communities in Conservation Presentation in Baileys Harbor
“Engaging Our Communities in Conservation” is the subject of the Lake Michigan Stakeholders Fall 2016 Membership Meeting, to be held Thursday, Oct. 20, at Baileys Harbor Town Hall. During the event, which begins at 8:30 am, explore conservation priorities, strategies to manage invasive species, and hear from citizen champions about their conservation efforts in Door […]
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Door County Destroyers Fall in MSFL Championship
On Oct. 1, the Door County Destroyers traveled to Wauwatosa to take on the Lincoln-Way Patriots for the 2016 Mid-States Football League (MSFL) Championship. Both teams shared the same goal: to win their first ever MSFL Championship. The Patriots achieved that goal and had an impressive 31-0 win over the Destroyers. Lincoln-Way came into the […]
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Letter to the Editor: Nelson’s Will Be Sorely Missed
We are third-generation owners and I have been the caretaker of our family cabin for the last 35 years of the 50-plus years our family has been the owner. It goes without saying they [Nelson Shopping Center] will be sorely missed as a quick but permanent solution to problems that arise owning a property originally […]
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Immanuel Lutheran Church Holds Annual Harvest Dinner Oct. 29
The public is invited to the annual Harvest Dinner at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Baileys Harbor on Oct. 29, 4:30 – 6:30 pm. This yearly event will feature savory chicken and meatballs with all the trimmings. Dessert includes fresh-baked apple and pumpkin pies, and live music will be provided by the Praise Band. The cost […]
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Middle School Students Have a New Place to Go in Baileys Harbor
Baileys Harbor students in grades 6, 7 and 8 are invited to “hang out” with their friends at the town hall from 7 to 9 pm on Fridays, Nov. 4 and 18. The unstructured events will include pizza from Baileys 57 and Cornerstone Pub, foosball, pingpong, cards, board games, movies and more. Parents are required […]
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Door Shakespeare Announces Staffing Changes and Additions for 2017 Season
Gary Buerstatte, Door Shakespeare board of directors chair, made the following announcement regarding staffing enhancements at the organization. “I am extremely pleased to announce that Amy Ludwigsen, the executive director of Door Shakespeare, will transition to a new role as artistic director of our organization, effective immediately. This new role will allow her to continue […]
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It’s ‘All About Pollinators’ at The Ridges with Beekeeping Workshop
It’s “All About Pollinators!” at The Ridges in Baileys Harbor, with a number of programs scheduled for Oct. 7 & 8. “Intro to Beekeeping” will be held Oct. 7, 6-9 pm. With the help of expert beekeeper Marge Trocki, learn the basics of bee biology and have a chance to examine the inner workings of […]
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SCAND Auxiliary’s Cinderella Story
Many of the people who attended the 27th annual luncheon and style show sponsored by the SCAND Auxiliary at Gordon Lodge in early September knew exactly why the event was held and what the auxiliary has accomplished in the past 35 years. But for the first 25 years, luncheon/style show attendance was limited to auxiliary […]
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Pumpkin Patch, Iron Pour & More Weekend Plans
Take in the sights, sounds and tastes of autumn during one of the busiest weekends on the Door Peninsula! From Apple Fest to Pumpkin Patch, we’ve got you covered for a memorable, fun-filled weekend in the county. Friday, October 7 Reiki & Readings Explore the world of energy work with JenMarie Stevens, a medical intuitive, […]
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Servers of the Week: The Crew at Nelson’s in Baileys Harbor
It’s the one-stop shop on Door County’s quiet side, Where treasures of all kinds in hundreds of aisles hide. It’s the Baileys Harbor maze you’re always glad to enter Welcome to Nelson’s Shopping Center! It’s been the heart of this little town since 1945, A place where husbands go to get lost and […]