Area: Sister Bay
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This Weekend in Door County: Peninsula Century Fall Challenge & Egg Harbor AleFest
The kids might be back and school and summer might be turning into fall but there’s still plenty of fun to be had in Door County. Starting on Friday Sept. 14 and lasting throughout the entire weekend is the Washington Island Literary Festival. This year’s theme “Words on Water,” is celebrating, reflecting upon, and […]
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Piggly Wiggly Expansion Slated for Spring 2019
Next spring, Sister Bay residents will lose one of their favorite pastimes – complaining about the cramped confines of the village’s primary grocery store, the Piggly Wiggly. The longtime anchor of the Country Walk Shops has targeted Oct. 22 as the date to break ground on a remodel that will add almost 10,000 square feet […]
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Jean White Swanson died at Hearthside in Sister Bay, Wisconsin on September 6, 2018. Jean was born at home in Chicago on Feb. 23, 1921. She grew up in Cicero, Illinois and graduated from Morton High School and Morton Junior College. She earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in social work from George Williams College and […]
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The Kitschinn: An Old-School Kitchen with Progressive Food
The Kitschinn kombucha tap room and juicery offers vegan smoothies, baked goods, cold-pressed juice and the option to mix in CBD oil, vegan protein, collagen and other additions. For Mary Deviley, her Sister Bay juicery isn’t just a business venture, it’s a reflection of who she is, where she’s been and the lifestyle her and […]
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Server of the Week: Frank Maloney at Roots Inn & Kitchen
Frank Maloney works at Roots Kitchen, providing a fun experience is part of his mission. His hours are great, he doesn’t work nights, so he can play with his band and run open mics. Catch him with a White Claw in hand, or maybe his guitar, but visit him at Roots, his serving skills are […]
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Invitation for Fall Fest Parade
Sister Bay is announcing an open invitation for businesses, groups, and individuals to be part of the 73rd Annual Sister Bay Fall Fest Parade. Participation is free. The winning entry will receive the annual trophy and a contribution, in their name, to the charity of their choice. The parade will take place Oct. 13 at […]
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Base Camp Coffee features a collection of original paintings by local pastel artist Carol Schalla. Schalla enjoys working in both impressionistic and representational styles, depending on the subject matter. Schalla said that the ever-changing seasons of Door County provide color challenges and unending inspiration for her paintings. A varied array of her works, past and […]
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Cyclists Converge on Door County Sept. 9 – 15
Thousands of cyclists will descend on Door County Sept. 9 – 15 for two big bicycle rides. First up is the Door County Century, celebrating its 40th year with a ride Sept. 9 that starts and ends at the Door County Fairgrounds in Sturgeon Bay. Cyclists can register onsite Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 – […]
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Stabbur Beer Garden Gets its Sod Roof
by Ann Grote-Pirrung On any given day during the growing season in Door County, Jason Orsted can be found laying sod in conjunction with his job as owner and operator of his landscaping company, Creations by Jason in Baileys Harbor. But unlike most of his jobs, in one of his latest assignments you’d have to […]
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This Weekend in Door County: Door County Century & Corn Fest
The kids might be back in school and the summer might be slowing down, but that doesn’t mean you have to. There are still lots of fun things do in the county. Post-Labor Day might be one of the best times to go out in the county. The summer weather is still hanging around but […]
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Man Lying in Road Struck, Killed Near Sister Bay
A 56 year-old Milwaukee man was killed Sunday when he was struck by a vehicle while reportedly lying in the road, according to a press release from the Door County Sheriff’s Department. At approximately 11:40 pm, a 36 year-old Sister Bay man was driving east on Hill Road in the town of Liberty Grove and […]
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Pulse Podcast: Filmmaking with Sam Kersebet
This week Andrew Kleidon has a sneak peak at some of the articles you’ll be able to read in this week’s issue of the Peninsula Pulse, as well as an interview with Peninsula Filmworks Intern Sam Kersebet. We talk growing up in Door County, seeing the county from a new perspective, and what it’s been […]
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Brain Health Focus of September CHIP
Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs with an upcoming presentation, “Keep Your Brain Healthy.” On Sept. 9 hear Lynn Polacek RN, MS discuss how lifestyle factors decrease your risk of Alzheimer’s. Learn about specific research-based strategies that can make a positive impact on cognitive function. Northern Door Health & […]
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Sister Bay Approves Revamped Design for 40-Unit Hotel
The Village of Sister Bay approved the development agreement with Jaco Management for construction of a 40-unit hotel, The Dörr Hotel, on the vacant lot at the corner of Bay Shore Drive and Mill Road, south of CHOP restaurant. Chris Schmeltz, owner of Jaco Management, said he brought back a new design for the structure […]
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Creative Aquifers Concludes Midsummer’s Music Season
Midsummer’s Music 2018 summer season concludes with the Creative Aquifers program, featuring music by Samuel Barber, Paul Schoenfield, and Franz Schubert, and vocals by international mezzo-soprano star Susan Platts. The ensemble will perform two pieces by Barber, “Adagio for Strings, Op. 11” and “Dover Beach, Op. 3,” Schoenfield’s “Café Music,” and Schubert’s Quintet in A […]
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Ecology Sports Hosts Final Night Market
Ecology Sports will host its final Night Market of the season Aug. 31, 4-8 pm in the courtyard behind the store. A portion of the proceeds will benefit River Alliance of Wisconsin. In addition to items available through Ecology’s trio of courtyard shops, a diverse array of merchandise and services are represented by participating Door […]
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AED and CPR Classes Available in Sept. and Oct.
The Sister Bay & Liberty Grove Fire Department partners with the American Safety & Health Institute to offer classes to educate the community in the proper method of using an AED and performing CPR. The four-hour class will teach infant, child and adult CPR, and offers a two-year certification. The cost is $25 to cover […]
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Len’s Pic of the Week: Hillbilly Casino
My pic of the week this time is from the Hillbilly Casino concert on Aug. 22 in Sister Bay. It was a beautiful night for a concert. A great crowd and a very energetic rockabilly band called Hillbilly Casino made for the perfect evening. Audience members dancing, kids doing cartwheels in front of the stage, […]
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Sister Bay Marina Fest Schedule (Sept. 1 – 3)
Sister Bay’s celebration of its waterfront returns Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1 – 3, with Marina Fest. The festival brings a dinghy poker run, street food, beverages, live music, activities all along the waterfront, plus fireworks Saturday night. New this year is a cornhole tournament; stop by the Sister Bay Marina office to register. Saturday, […]