Area: Egg Harbor
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Cheese Maker Searches for Liquor License in Jacksonport
After learning at its Dec. 19 meeting that the Town of Sevastopol wants $100,000 for one of its three reserve liquor licenses, Mike Brennenstuhl of Door Artisan Cheese went to the Town of Jacksonport meeting on Dec. 20 and said he would be interested in one of the three reserve licenses Jacksonport holds. Town Chair […]
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16 for 2016: Len Villano’s Best Door County Photos of the Year
Len Villano selects his 16 favorite photos of 2016, photos that capture the people, places, and scenes that defined the year for Door County’s preeminent photographer. Browse this collection, and if you’d like to take Len’s photography home, check out his book, Door County Living in Pictures, featuring stunning photos from the pages of Door […]
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The Best Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Day in Door County
It’s enough to usher in a New Year with champagne and a kiss at midnight but if you are spending the first day of 2017 in Door County, why not kick it off in a way you only can on the peninsula? Take the Plunge Jolt yourself into 2017 with a noontime Jan. 1 dip […]
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Door County New Year’s Eve Parties Ring in 2017
If you’re planning on staying up to ring in 2017, there are New Year’s Eve celebrations throughout Door County the evening of Dec. 31st. Find your destination in the list below, and please designate a sober driver Saturday night. Sister Bay New Year’s Eve Celebration and Fireworks Sister Bay Ice Rink, 2155 Autumn Ct Sister Bay + […]
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Obituary: Lisel Edith Margarete Russell
Lisel Edith Margarete Russell, 88, of Egg Harbor, WI, formerly of Michigan, passed away Christmas Eve morning, Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay, WI. She was born October 24, 1928 in Kiel, Germany, the daughter of Otto Wilhelm Karl Schulz II and Edith Gertrud Josephine (Krahstöver) Schulz. During the […]
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Diamonds and Druzy Show at Plum Bottom Gallery Dec. 30 & 31
Add some sparkle to your new year at Plum Bottom Pottery & Gallery’s last art opening of the season, Art Show 12: Diamonds and Druzy, Dec. 30 & 31, 10 am to 4 pm. Come to the gallery to see the latest collection of druzy quartz jewelry from Aimee Rivka. Each piece is hand crocheted […]
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2017 Door County Runs and Rides
We’ve made your planning easy with this guide to getting active with 2017 Door County runs and rides to check out. If you want plan to take on many runs, consider signing up for the Run the Door race series. Door County has become a hotbed for silent sports competition and experiences. Whether you want […]
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Frosty Mini Golf, A Polar Plunge, and the Best of New Year Celebrations in Door County
Celebrate the New Year the Door County way! From New Year’s Eve celebrations to New Year kickoffs, we’ve got our top picks for starting 2017 right! Friday, December 30 Animal Tracks Join the folks at The Ridges Sanctuary to learn more about the foot and hoof prints you see in the snow, then make your […]
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Server of the Week: Danielle Ferguson
Do you want to impress with your holiday dress? Danielle Ferguson is here to make you look your festive best! She is one of the beloved Patricia Shoppe gals One who will dress you, and dress you well. For her two favorite pooches, her love knows no bounds Boy, aren’t they some lucky coonhounds! […]
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Obituary: James ‘Jim’ W. Willer, Sr.
James “Jim” W. Willer, Sr., 77, of Egg Harbor, and Marco Island, FL, formerly of Brookfield, died Dec. 12, 2016 at his home in Egg Harbor following a battle with cancer. He was born July 22, 1939 in Richland Center, the son of the late Kurt and Blanche (Berry) Willer. Jim was graduated from Messmer High […]
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Turquoise-Accented Kitchenware at Plum Bottom Pottery & Gallery
Plum Bottom Pottery and Gallery has the perfect last-minute gifts for that hard to shop for person on your list. Arizona artists Ron and Christine Sisco are incorporating turquoise into their hardwood dining accessories. Check out their latest collection of beautiful and functional salad servers as well as cheese and bread knives. Grab a set […]
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Paint & Sip Classes Held over the Holidays at Dancin’ On The Door
Door County Paint & Sip classes at Andria’s Dancin’ On The Door in Egg Harbor will have extended hours over the Christmas holiday and classes for the whole family. Classes are as follows: Dec. 26, 4-6 pm, for all ages; Dec. 29, 4-6 pm, for teens; and Dec. 29, 7-9 pm, for adults 21 […]
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Egg Harbor Author Publishes Short Story Collection
Windows, a new book by just Floyd, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. Windows is a collection of short stories which define the three lives—Florian, Floyd, and “just Floyd”—that lived in the same body. Following open heart surgery, Florian and Floyd had an out-of-body experience that took them on a journey and walked […]
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Egg Harbor Library Reaches $5.5 Million in Donations
The Campaign Leadership Team of the Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, the new library and community center project in Egg Harbor, is pleased to announce it has passed an important milestone. “We are proud to share that as of today, more than $5.5 million has been raised for the Donald & Carol Kress Pavilion,” said […]
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Obituary: June Dorothy (Kuehn) De Meuse
June Dorothy (Kuehn) De Meuse, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, 93, of the Town of Sevastopol, Sturgeon Bay, fell asleep in the loving arms of her family and awoke in the arms of the Lord, Saturday afternoon, December 10, 2016 while at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. She was born at the family […]
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Egg Harbor Lions Club Donates $1,000 to HELP of Door County
Steve Vickman, HELP of Door County executive director, attended the December meeting of the Egg Harbor Lions to give them a short presentation on the organizations’ program of work. The Egg Harbor Lions had a presentation for him as well – a generous donation of $1,000. “The Egg Harbor Lions Club supports many worthy causes […]
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WPT Receives Emmy Award for Birch Creek Televised Performance
The 2016 Midwest Emmy Awards were held Dec. 3 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown and broadcast live by WGN. For their segment “Percussion at Birch Creek Music Performance Center” Wisconsin Public Television was honored with a Midwest Emmy Award for Best Arts/Entertainment Programming (Special Series). The segment was filmed as a portion of a larger […]
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Small Forest to Play Pair of Christmas Shows
Every year Small Forest’s Jeanne Kuhns, Marybeth Mattson, Pat Palmer, with special guest George Sawyn, pick out some of their favorite Christmas music to share with the wonderful Door County community. Small Forest will hold their annual Base Camp Christmas Show on Dec. 16 and their Lost Moth Gallery Christmas Show on Dec. 22. Both […]
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Bell Ringers Still Needed for Kettle Campaign
The Salvation Army’s annual kettle campaign is currently underway at several Door County retailers. The campaign is supported by many compassionate volunteers from our community, including representatives of Altrusa International of Door County. Members signed up to take 10 slots and ring during two days at Econo Foods in Sturgeon Bay. Funds raised during the […]
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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 […]