Area: Baileys Harbor
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Beers and Bikes in Baileys Harbor June 18
Baileys Harbor will be a mecca for bike and beer lovers Saturday, June 18, as the Door County Beer Festival and Peninsula Century Spring Classic bike ride come to town. More than 800 cyclists are expected to take part in routes of 25, 50, 62, and 100 miles, starting and ending at the Cornerstone Pub. […]
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Toga Party Kicks off Door Shakespeare Season
Door Shakespeare and Door County Brewing Co. are teaming up for Shakespeare, Rattle & Roll – a toga party at the brewery’s taproom on June 17 at 7 pm. The event celebrates Door Shakespeare’s 2016 season of performing Julius Caesar and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. “We’re excited to partner with Door County Brewing Co. for […]
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Garden Writer Rob Zimmer Presents at The Ridges
Join fellow birding enthusiasts for a Discovery Bird Hike on June 18 at 6:30 am. This early morning excursion into the woods, fields and waters around Baileys Harbor is appropriate for both beginning and experienced birders. Hikers meet at The Ridges Cabins, 8288 Cty Q, in Baileys Harbor. Discovery Bird Hikes are free for Ridges […]
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New Seminars Begin at Björklunden June 26
From June 26 – July 1, Björklunden is offering these seminars: “What Will We Fight For? Considering Alternative Grand Strategies for America” with Michael Desch and “How We Know What We Know” with Tomas Baer. “What Will We Fight For?” will explore the various grand strategic options available to the United States for the 21st […]
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Peninsula Century Spring Classic, Beer Fest & More Weekend Plans
This weekend offers chances to get active and enjoy the county’s natural beauty. Hike through the woods by Clark Lake, hop on your bike, or walk through the peninsula’s storied past. Friday, June 17 Ephraim Heritage Day See into Ephraim’s past with free walking tours and free admission into Ephraim’s cultural sites, including Bethany Lutheran […]
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Hometown Business Grew Out of Archaeological Work
The nature of their work demands archaeologists always be searching for something. Sometimes they’re successful, sometimes not. And sometimes a project yields a reward that’s totally unanticipated. In the late ’70s, as part of his dissertation research for a PhD in archaeology from the University of Pennsylvania, Jim Penny spent two years in northeast […]
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Door Kinetic Arts Festival Debuts at Björklunden
Playwrights, filmmakers, dancers, sculptors and other artists will come together to share ideas and creative energy at Björklunden June 12-19 as part of the inaugural Door Kinetic Arts Festival. The festival will include opportunities for the public to participate in discussions and workshops, as well as attend readings, performances and film screenings for projects developed […]
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April (Buhr) LuMaye died June 3, 2016. She was born May 6, 1980 in Sturgeon Bay to Terry and Carrie (Malvitz) Buhr. April was a graduate of Southern Door High School. On March 12, 2011, she married Travis LuMaye at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay. April was currently employed by the Ridges Resort in […]
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Memorial Mass Set for Virginia K. Olson
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016, at 11 am at Stella Maris Parish – Baileys Harbor for Virginia “Jinx” Olson. Jinx married Ben Olson, building contractor, of Jacksonport, in 1965. They shared his “retirement years” operating a charter fishing boat out of Baileys Harbor Yacht Club for five years. They […]
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Letter to the Editor: The Party of Lincoln
After viewing Meet the Press June 5, it’s quite clear the Republican Party is lacking integrity and conscience. Mitch McConnell stated that it’s all about winning. He reminded me of Al Davis, the late owner of the Oakland Raiders (“Just win, baby”) – the bullies of the AFC. Now the Republican Party has theirs. Not […]
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Door County Board of Realtors Hosts Golf Outing to Benefit Habitat for Humanity
The Door County Board of Realtors (DCBR) has chosen to support Door County Habitat for Humanity’s A Brush with Kindness program. A Brush With Kindness (ABWK) is a program that helps low-income homeowners impacted by age, disability and family circumstances to reclaim their homes with pride and dignity. The Charity Golf Outing to benefit the […]
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Baileys Harbor’s New Dog Park to Open in June
The Baileys Harbor Community Association is proud to announce that the new Captain Bailey’s Dog Park will open in June. There will be a grand opening and ribbon cutting on June 16 at 6 pm. The dog park is located on Summit Road, next to the Rec Park. To get all the latest updates, find […]
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Spuds ‘n Splits Fundraiser at Immanuel Lutheran Church
On June 18, Immanuel Lutheran Church will serve Spuds ‘n Splits starting at 6 pm, following the Praise Service. Enjoy a large baked potato with a choice of toppings and then have a make-your-own banana split or ice cream sundae for dessert. The Praise Band will supply the music. The cost is $7 for adults […]
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Lake Lessons and Hiking Opportunities at The Ridges
Lake Lessons, The Ridges popular summer speaker series, continues June 16 at 7 pm with “The Ecology & Management of Shorebirds.” Presented by Bill Volkert, the program focuses on the impact that long-distance migrations and changes in land use have had on shorebird populations. Volkert worked as a naturalist and wildlife educator for the Wisconsin […]
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Festival Tours Showcase Peninsula’s Lighthouses
The Door County Lighthouse Festival will take place June 10-12, and tickets remain for a variety of the land-based and boat excursion offerings. This year marks the 23rd annual event in which the Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) spotlights perhaps the heaviest concentration of lighthouses in the country. Two different daylong, land-based tours visit the […]
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Ecologist Don Quintenz Comes to Björklunden
From June 19 – 24, Lawrence University’s Björklunden is offering the seminar “Spring’s Beauty” with Don Quintenz. Nature reawakens our sense of beauty every spring. Renewing the earth with her annual spring show, she is specifically trying to attract attention. Plants display their delicate flowers to attract pollinators and birds are draped in lavishly colored […]
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Ed Miller Shares Insights Into the Life of a Lighthouse Keeper
Ed Miller will share information and insights on the daily life and responsibilities of a Great Lakes lighthouse keeper during “A Lighthouse Keeper’s Life.” This Baileys Harbor Historical Society presentation will be held June 15 at 7 pm at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall. Refreshments will be served. For more information visit baileysharborhistoricalsociety.org.
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Premiere Screenings of Hometown Stories for Door County Residents
Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) presents the premiere broadcast of Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Door County at 8 pm on June 27. Door County residents will have a chance to see the full documentary ahead of the statewide broadcast at two free community premiere screenings: June 11, 7 pm, Baileys Harbor Town Hall and June 16, 7 […]
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Golf League Results, May 31– June 2
IDLEWILD Senior League (June 2) Best Scores: Kent Wickman 40; Jim Budny 41; Ken Larson & Don Peterson 45; Pete Hegrenes 47; Arne Odegaard 48. Special Events: Longest putt on #11 – Bob Ellison; Closest to pin on #13 – Pete Hegrenes; Closest to pin on #14 in three shots – Don Peterson; Longest […]