Area: Door County
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Letter to the Editor: Kitten Season Is Here Again
Do not immediately assume that a litter of kittens found without a mama cat nearby has been abandoned. Mama may be hunting, if feral, or simply going back home to get something to eat and drink. If you do determine that the kittens have somehow lost their mom, and you realize that they are […]
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Seeking New Businesses for 2016 Season
Do you have a new business in Door County? We would like to help you get the word out. Send details of your new business to [email protected], and put NEW BUSINESS in the subject line. We’ll run the information in the May 13 edition of the Peninsula Pulse.
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Free Conservation Training for Women Landowners
Women who own farmland in Wisconsin are invited to one of three free workshops early next month to learn how to protect and improve the quality of their land. The workshops will be offered in Green Bay on May 2, Algoma May 3, and Ephraim May 4. Women Caring for the Land is an innovative […]
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Farming is a dangerous job. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists farmers, ranchers and other agricultural managers in the top 10 civilian occupations with high fatal work injury rates. One of the hazards faced by farm workers is contact with electrical equipment. Safe Electricity encourages farmers to keep safety top of mind […]
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2,500 Runners Coming to Door County Half Marathon
The ninth edition of the Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k filled to capacity on April 23. The race – hailed as one of the best in the Midwest by Runner’s World, Competitor magazine and a host of running writers – will welcome more than 1,800 runners in the half marathon and another […]
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Run, Drink, and Polka at Hey Hey 5k
Join Door County’s newest 5k run Sept. 24 in Baileys Harbor. It’s the Hey Hey 5k, presented by Door County Brewing Co. Runners get an awesome race shirt, free Hey Hey 5k pint glass and the first fill in the glass free from Door County Brewing Co. to celebrate the finish in the taproom. Take […]
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Run the Door Circuit Standings Go Gender-Free
Run the Door, the scenic series of local races overseen by the Door County Silent Sports Alliance (DCSSA), begins its third season April 30 at the YMCA Blossom Run in Egg Harbor at Dockside Park. New this year, the season point standings will not be gender-specific. “That’s right,” scorekeeper Bob Richards of the DCSSA said. […]
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Alpine Golf Course’s Nines Are Open
Alpine Resort & Golf Course’s red and white nines are now open. Carts are available. Pay at the clubhouse entrance. For more information call 920.868.3000. Alpine is located at 7715 Alpine Road in Egg Harbor.
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Southern Door Track Teams Win Packerland Tri
Gibraltar, Southern Door and Oconto high school track teams met in Fish Creek for a Packerland Conference Triangular on April 19. The following are the team results: Boys – Southern Door 69, Oconto 41, Gibraltar 35; Girls – Southern Door 66, Oconto 53, Gibraltar 42. Event winners for Gibraltar included: Aleah Bauldry – 100m, 13.6 […]
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High School Spring Athletics: April 29-May 6, 2016
GIBRALTAR Baseball April 30 @ Don Hawkins Field vs. Xavier, 10:30 am May 2 vs. Oconto, 5 pm May 5 @ Sevastopol, 5 pm Golf May 2 @ The Orchards, 4 pm May 6 – DC Cup @ Cherry Hills, 1 pm Softball May 2 vs. Oconto, 5 pm May 5 @ […]
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Community Welcome to Tour Southern Door MDCMC Clinic April 30
Ministry Door County Medical Center (MDCMC) invites the community to tour its newest clinic on April 30, 9 am – noon. Located on the campus of Southern Door Schools, North Shore Medical Clinic – Southern Door Community provides a full range of primary care services and is open to the entire community. The event will […]
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Door County Bookmobile Update On Agenda for Heritage Alliance Meeting
The Heritage Alliance of Door County invites the community to a spring gathering at Baileys Harbor Town Hall on April 30, 10 am – noon. All history enthusiasts are invited. Coffee, juice, and sweet rolls will be provided. On the agenda is review of 2015 and plans for 2016; a presentation by the Egg Harbor […]
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Memory Café’s May 2 Meeting Focuses on Gardening
On May 2 the Memory Café will meet at Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church, 836 Michigan St. This month’s program is about gardening and making fairy gardens with Master Gardener Barb Henkelmann. Memory Café is a monthly gathering for people with early memory loss, diagnosed or not, and their friends/family to enjoy a social time […]
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Door County Mental Health Focus Group Holds Events for Mental Health Awareness Month
The Door County Mental Health Focus Group is sponsoring two events in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. On May 5, 12:15-1:15 pm, the Ministry Education Program (Recovery 101) is intended for health care providers, mental health providers, social workers and school counselors. Lunch is provided; an RSVP is necessary. On May 5 at 6 […]
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Senator Kathleen Vinehout to Speak at Thomas Paine Dinner
The Door County Democrats will host the annual Thomas Paine Dinner on May 7; the social begins at 6:30 pm, with dinner to follow at 7 pm. State Senator Kathleen Vinehout will be the featured speaker. Vinehout is a dynamic speaker and an award-winning dairy and organic farmer. The event honors Thomas Paine, revolutionary era […]
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Six-Week Meditation Workshop Offered at Spa at Sacred Grounds
The Spa at Sacred Grounds will host a six-week insight meditation workshop called “Finding Stillness in an Active World.” Classes will be held May 7 – 18 on Saturdays from 8 – 9 am and will be led by Lia Montgomery. The workshop is designed as a first step in experiencing the silent source of […]
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“Money in Politics” Presented at League of Women Voters Annual Meeting
The League of Women Voters of Door County invites the public to its annual meeting on May 19 at Leathem Smith Lodge for a dinner and program titled “Money in Politics” by Matthew Rothschild of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. The evening begins at 5 pm for registration and cash bar, the meeting follows at 5:30 […]
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New Committee to Form for Eagle Tower Fundraising
A committee will soon form to address Eagle Tower with a focus on fundraising; the committee will operate under Door Property Owners. The fundraising goal is estimated at $750,000. Future meetings are planned to discuss fundraising and project planning, including a public meeting that will take place in late May. More information regarding meeting dates, […]
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Learn about Door CANcer at Next Community Health Information Program
Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs with “Door CANcer” on May 22, 4 pm, at First Baptist Church, Sister Bay. Barb Herdina and other representatives from Door CANcer will discuss their services and answer questions about how they can meet the needs of individuals/families who are in treatment. The […]
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Secure Spot Now for Ephraim Yacht Club’s Camps and Lessons
Back by popular demand are the adventure sailing camps and power boating skills as well as sailing lessons for all levels (beginning to racing) at the Ephraim Yacht Club. As with last year, some sessions fill quickly so you’ll want to secure your spots now. Sign up online at eyc.org/lessons.