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  • Snowstorm Greeted Groundhog Parade-goers in Ellison Bay

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    A snowstorm didn’t detain parade fans from attending the 5th annual Ellison Bay Groundhog Day Parade on Feb. 2, 2016. There were about 15 makeshift floats and 100 hardy bystanders. The parade has grown every year. Photos by Patricia Keenan-Creed.

  • Candlelight Ski Tradition Continues at Newport State Park

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    Newport State Park will hold its 26th annual candlelight ski/hike/snowshoe event on Feb. 13, 5:30 – 8:30 pm.

  • PMF’s February Fest Begins Feb. 13 at Shepherd of the Bay

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    All the way from Singapore and Houston, Igor Yuzefovich, concertmaster of Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) and the Singapore Symphony, and Joan DerHovsepian, principal viola of PMF and associate principal of the Houston Symphony, will present the first concert of the 2016 February Fest. The 2 pm concert will take place at Shepherd of the Bay […]

  • Linden Centre Ranked China’s Number 2 Hotel by TripAdvisor

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    Brian and Jeanee Linden, co-founders of the Linden Gallery in Ellison Bay and Linden Centre in China, are proud to announce that their hotel in China was selected as the No. 2 hotel in all of China on Tripadvisor.com. The Linden Centre’s success has been based on passion and a spirit of sharing an authentic […]

  • Eat at Husby’s to Benefit Shepherd of the Bay Mission Trip

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    On Feb. 25 Husby’s Food and Spirits in Sister Bay will host a fundraiser for this year’s Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church mission trip to Guatemala. Youth group and adult members will travel to Guatemala during spring break, March 19 – 27. To aid widows and children in rural Guatemala, the group will typically […]

  • Fireside Restaurant to Hold Cornhole Tournament to Benefit FOG

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    The Fireside Restaurant in Ellison Bay is having a Cornhole (Bean Bag) Tournament to benefit Friends of Gibraltar (FOG) on March 5. There will be a cash prize for the winning team. The doors open at 5 pm and the first round starts at 6 pm. Gibraltar High School students built and decorated the game […]

  • Fire & Ice, Short Film Fest & More Weekend Plans

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    Sturgeon Bay will take its turn hosting a winter festival this weekend as they celebrate their annual Fire & Ice Festival. Staying up north this weekend? Between Newport State Park’s winter programs and the Door County Short Film Fest, you’re sure to find something that suits your fancy during Valentine’s Day weekend. Friday, February 12 […]

  • More Winter Class Offerings in February at The Clearing

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    The Clearing Folk School’s Winter Program classes continue with more than 36 new classes starting in February. Join your neighbors in snowshoeing protected lands with a naturalist guide, paint in watercolor or water-based oils, create a decorative gourd or weave a slim tote basket. Learn about the African American Experience 19th century America. Philosophy topics […]

  • PMF’s February Fest Puts On Three Concerts in Three Weeks

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    The Peninsula Music Festival will present three concerts in three weeks during February. The annual February Fest will once again feature members of the Festival’s orchestra in the intimate setting of Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church. The 2 pm concerts will take place on Feb. 13, 20 and 27. All three concerts can be […]

  • Talk of Liberty Grove Road Closure Sparks Old Controversy

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    On Monday afternoon, Jan. 18, the Liberty Grove Town Board added one line to its agenda for their meeting the following day. Marked by three asterisks to denote the late addition, there would be discussion and possible action on closing a portion of Cedar Shore Road. The move came as a surprise to everyone, from local […]

  • Everyone Invited to Join Groundhog Day Parade

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    The Ellison Bay Groundhog Day Parade will be held Feb. 2 at 4 pm through downtown Ellison Bay. Build a float, decorate your car, walk your dog (or decorate your dog) or just cheer from the sidelines. Everyone is invited. Participants are asked to gather at the Baylake Bank parking lot at 3:15 pm for […]

  • Films, Candlelight Ski, Play Readings & More Weekend Plans

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    From classic film-themed parties to a candlelight ski event, you’re sure to find something enjoyable waiting for you this weekend. Friday, January 29 Frostbite Party Pull out your fedora, curl your hair and slip into a vintage frock as Turtle Ridge Gallery celebrates the black and white shades of winter with its annual Frostbite Party. […]

  • Frostbite Sale at Turtle Ridge

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    Celebrate the black and white shades of winter with the black and white film era at Turtle Ridge’s annual Frostbite Party and Sale. The party will be Jan. 29, 4 – 8 pm. Over the years, Turtle Ridge has had lots of different themes: Put on Your High Heels; Mellow Yellow; Chase Away the Winter […]

  • An Icy Piscatorial Pursuit: Europe Lake Attracts Pair of Kenosha Anglers

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    Last weekend was free ice fishing weekend in Wisconsin, meaning anyone could fish without a license. I set out on Saturday in search of hardy ice fisherfolk, convinced that hordes of them would be out there taking advantage of the state’s invitation to fish for free. I first drove to Kangaroo Lake to see if […]

  • Turtle Ridge Hosts January Art Camp

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    After four decades of handcrafting exquisite leather bags for customers, Turtle Ridge Gallery owner Mary Ellen Sisulak is giving the public a chance to put their own mark on one of the gallery’s favorite bag designs during its first Art Camp, Jan. 15-17 and 22-24. The camp, under the direction of Sisulak and Asta Zukauskiene, […]

  • Letter to the Editor: Heed the Plea for Preservation

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    Paul Burton’s recent accurate letter lamenting Sturgeon Bay’s loss of, and threats to, the public’s best interests should be heeded. It would be well to extend his plea for preservation to all of Door County in all of its various policies, special interests and endangered treasures. That includes our wooded roads, our water views, our […]

  • Framed: Della and Cooper

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      Della the large Leonberger (wearing a red tiara) and Cooper the Golden Retriever helped their owners (Tina Gan and Cheryl Culver, respectively) ring the bell for the Salvation Army in front of the Pioneer Store in Ellison Bay earlier this month. Submitted.

  • Register Now for The Clearing Classes

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    Register now for The Clearing Folk School’s winter classes. Join friends and neighbors snowshoeing, painting, woodturning, wine and ales tasting, working with fabric and fibers, or discussing literature and other intriguing subjects. More than 80 classes are offered from Jan. 4 through Feb. 26 in the arts, fine crafts, humanities and nature studies. In addition […]

  • Large Crowd Gathered for Ellison Bay Tree Lighting

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    Ellison Bay’s tree lighting on Dec. 6 gathered quite the crowd for the annual event that celebrates the coming of Christmas. Along with the lighting there was a reading of the Christmas story by resident Lon Kopitzke and caroling by everyone in attendance. It was the largest holiday gathering in memory, with more than 200 […]

  • Travel to France and Sicily with Savory Spoon

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    Join Janice Thomas of Savory Spoon Cooking School for culinary tours of Gascony, France or Sicily, Italy in 2016. The Gascony trip takes place May 9 – 15, 2016. Southwest France is a foodie’s paradise and the specialties of the region will speak to your palate like no other. Gascony is ancient and seems to […]