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Area: Baileys Harbor

  • Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

    Hanging above a desk at the Door County Land Trust is a bumper sticker that reads “Great Minds Think A Hike.” In 1990, by presidential decree, November was declared Native American Heritage Month and taking a hike is a fitting way to note and appreciate an important, less visible and often forgotten chapter in Door […]

  • Art Night at The Ridges

    Mushroom ink, a little dirt and some berries! Welcome to Wine, Cheese & Crafty Things, a hands-on art night featuring creative guidance and the use of some surprising media. Join Ridges naturalist Shannon Pump on Nov. 28 at 3 pm and learn to create bold, beautiful treasures for keepsakes or gift giving while sampling some […]

  • Baileys Harbor Complimentary Thanksgiving Dinner to be Held at Town Hall

    Baileys Harbor’s fifth annual complimentary Thanksgiving dinner and fundraiser for Tasha Ustianowski is scheduled for Nov. 26, 3 – 6 pm, at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall. Ustianowski is battling a very aggressive type of cancer. As a single mother of her son Dex, grandson of the late Jim Tishler, she is suffering physically as […]

  • Letter to the Editor: Rodgers for Governor

    In the aftermath of the horrific Paris terrorist attacks, was anyone as struck as I was by the following pair of quotes? Gov. Walker: “The State of Wisconsin will not accept new Syrian refugees.” Aaron Rodgers: (speaking about the “fan” at the Packers game who shouted a derogatory comment during the moment of silence for […]

  • Len Villano

    Growing the Holiday Spirit

    Ken Ottman fits the role of selling Christmas trees. His big white beard surrounds an everlasting smile that pairs with big-bellied laughter at the sound of his own jokes. Every season, as the holiday approaches, Ottman and his family spend more time in Door County doing the fun part of tree farming. “The retailing part […]

  • Municipal Budget Notes

    Town of Baileys Harbor The town held its budget hearing on Nov. 10. Town of Brussels “We’ve got that question of the fire department’s new building,” said Town Chair Joe Wautier. “That would be the only thing, if it’s approved in April or not. It should help like heck, but I have no idea how […]

  • Ridges Box Lunch Hike Set for Nov. 18

    Families looking for ways to celebrate fall in the natural world will find a variety of activities at The Ridges during Fall Fun Days. The theme for November is Backyard Birds. Every Saturday afternoon in November, Ridges naturalists will be on hand at the Cook-Fuller Center to share easy-to-do projects and activities designed to help […]

  • Volunteers Needed for Ridges Programs and Front Desk

    The Ridges Sanctuary is in need of some volunteers through the winter season. Last year 15 volunteers worked six hours and raised more than $90,000 to support our programs and operating budget during The Ridges’ annual appeal mailing. That’s more than $1,000 per hour, per volunteer. Volunteer for the mailing on Nov. 13, 9 am […]

  • Upcoming Blood Drives in Sevastopol and Baileys Harbor

    The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a sufficient blood supply throughout the holiday season. Upcoming blood drives in the county are scheduled for: Nov. 19, 12 – 5 pm, Sevastopol High School; and Nov. 27, 9 am – 2 pm, at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall. Donors with […]

  • Community with a Vision: Baileys Harbor Goes through Design Team Process

      They came. They saw. They envisioned. “It’s been a very stimulating experience,” said Gordon Rowley, head of the Baileys Harbor Plan Commission and a member of the coordinating committee that put together a weekend planning session between the community and a group of volunteer experts in a variety of fields to help focus on […]

  • Airlifter Brass, Festival of Trees & More Weekend Plans

    From a patriotic brass band to the Merry-Time Festival of Trees, we’ve gathered our top picks for the weekend ahead on the peninsula! Friday, November 13 Free Patriotic Performance by USAF Airlifter Brass In honor of Veterans Day, Door Community Auditorium will host six professional musicians of the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America’s […]

  • Baileys Harbor Bedrock: The Ridges Acquires Appel’s Bluff

    As of this summer, visitors to The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor have another parcel to add to their hiking itinerary in the form of the recently acquired land known as Appel’s Bluff. The nearly 70-acre property, located between Highways 57 and Q and just north of Sun Plaza Drive in Baileys Harbor, is a […]

  • Bird Species & Behavior Topic of Next Ridges Discovery Series

    The Ridges Discovery Series, modeled after its popular Lake Lessons summer series, offers monthly discussions about the plant and animal life of The Ridges and the surrounding area. On Nov. 12 at 7 pm, the topic is Bird Species & Behavior. The program meets at the Cook-Fuller Center, 8166 Hwy. 57 in Baileys Harbor, and […]

  • Door County Young Professionals Network Launches with a Pair of Events

    The Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) announces the launch of the Door County Young Professionals Network (DC YPN) with two events in 2015. On Nov. 12, 6-8 pm, Door County Brewing Company, 2434 County F, Baileys Harbor, will host the inaugural YPN social event. The second event will be Dec. 10 at Starboard Brewing […]

  • Shakespeare Shake Up: Door Shakespeare Responds to Translation Project

    2016 promises to be a very important and exciting year for William Shakespeare. 2016 is the 400th anniversary year of Shakespeare’s passing and four centuries later, his brilliant legacy lives on stages across the globe, in textbooks from high school and college classrooms, and remains honored in many pieces of art including opera, musical theater, […]

  • Five Northern Door Homes Featured on Holiday Tour

    The annual Holiday Home Tour on Thanksgiving weekend to benefit Northern Door Children’s Center is taking place on Nov. 27 and 28. Five local homeowners and a historic church have generously offered their properties for the event. Featured on the tour this year: The Annen Home – A warm and beautiful family-friendly home in Sister […]

  • Green Gifts Dispersed in Door County

    Cellcom awarded three Green Gifts in Door County on Oct. 26. Open Door Bird Sanctuary received a $2,000 Green Gift, Crossroads at Big Creek received a $500 Green Gift and The Ridges Sanctuary received an $800 Green Gift. Since 2004 Cellcom has offered a cell phone recycling program where customers can bring in their old […]

  • Framed: Oct. 31, 2015

      A really big boy pulling a really big wagon in Baileys Harbor. Submitted.

  • Jack O’Lantern Days, Dark Songs, Halloween & More Weekend Plans

    It’s the holiday weekend costume lovers have been preparing for all month – Halloween! There are plenty of places to wear your costume this weekend, including Jack O’Lantern Days in Fish Creek, Scaryoke at the Door Community Auditorium, The Rocky Horror Picture Show showing at Third Avenue Playhouse, or at the Dark Songs performances. Check […]