Area: Sister Bay
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Upcoming Blood Drives in Luxemburg, Algoma and Sister Bay
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients throughout the summer. Upcoming blood drives will be held Sept. 12, 1-6 pm, a St. John Lutheran Church in Luxemburg; Sept. 13, 1-6 pm, at the Algoma Youth Club in Algoma; and Sept. 15, 11 am […]
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Acupuncture is Next Topic at Community Health Information Program
Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs with an upcoming presentation on “Understanding Acupuncture and Other Non-Surgical Treatments of Pain” on Sept. 18 at 4 pm at First Baptist Church in Sister Bay. Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Bill Moore will provide some of the history and science of acupuncture and other […]
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Learn to Use CPR & AED at Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Station
The Sister Bay & Liberty Grove Fire Department is partnering with the American Safety & Health Institute to offer classes to educate the community in the proper use of CPR/AED. The class will be held Sept. 22, 6-10 pm. All classes are being offered at the Sister Bay Fire Station on Mill Road. The cost […]
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Open Call for Fall Fest Parade Float Entries
With more activities throughout Fall Fest weekend, the Saturday parade will become a greater focus for this, the festival’s 71st year. This is an open call for any and all parade floats. Participation is free, and there will be a trophy awarded for best float. The parade will take place Oct. 15 at 11 am. […]
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Music, Words and Almost-Free-Beer
The Patience Band of Minneapolis will perform at a Sept. 12 fundraiser for two well-known local nonprofits, Write On, Door County and Door County Secret Santa. Scheduled for 7:30 pm in the Sister Bay Village Hall, the Music, Words and Almost-Free-Beer Fundraiser features music by The Patience Band and a spoken-word performance by Max Garland, […]
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Celebrate International Literacy Day with Literacy Door County
Sept. 8 of this year marks the 50th anniversary of International Literacy Day. The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization celebrates this day and is dedicated to improving rates of literacy through “inclusive and equitable quality education” and “lifelong learning opportunities” for people throughout the world. Literacy Door County, Inc. (LDC) is a part […]
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Draw Doco Silent Auction Benefits Community
Draw Doco presents a figurative drawing and painting exhibition at Base Camp Coffee Bar through Sept. 6. Come celebrate the human body while helping others in your community. Artwork will be up for silent auction. Half of the proceeds will be donated to Klaudia Crawford. The group show features local creatives who attend Draw Doco’s […]
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The Sharrows, Marina Fest & More Weekend Plans
Labor Day Weekend is upon us, and with it comes incredible chances to take in Door County’s vibrant art, music and people. Guffaw your way through a hilarious fall comedy, gear up for some outrageous karaoke, or get your hands on some beautifully quilted pieces. Friday, Sept. 2 Opening Reception Step into The Hardy Gallery, […]
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Sister Bay Seeks Two More Liquor Licenses
The Village of Sister Bay will try to take advantage of some new legislation that changed the quota for liquor licenses within municipalities. Wisconsin Act 286, published on March 30 but effective on June 1, made it harder for restaurants to acquire liquor licenses while giving municipalities the ability to increase their liquor license quota. […]
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Gourd Art and More at Door County Wearable Art Show
Fashion awaits you this weekend directly across the street from Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay, at the 2016 Door County Wearable Art Show. The show runs Aug. 27, 9 am – 5 pm, and Aug. 28, 10 am – 4 pm, inside the Village Hall. The following artists and their wares will be […]
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Fort Frances, Mushroom Hike & More Weekend Plans
This weekend, take some time to enjoy art of all types. You’ll be blown away once you encounter the culinary creations, contemporary wearable art and thought-provoking theater available to you this final August weekend. Friday, Aug. 26 Fall Harvest Celebration Get some good gear at the rummage sale, silent auctions and raffles while supporting a […]
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2016 Sister Bay Capture the Spirit (Nov. 25 and 26)
Warm up your holiday spirit, tune up your caroling voice, bundle up the kids and join the festivities at the Sister Bay Capture the Spirit event, November 25-26! Friday, Nov. 25 beginning at 4:30 p.m. the village lights will glow brightly with the lighting of luminaries around downtown and the Village Christmas tree and decorations […]
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Sister Bay has never looked as beautiful as it does this year. Store and restaurant owners have really outdone themselves, planting flowers that have been constant bloomers. Village-owned areas have been planted in grand style, the village maintenance workers have diligently mowed, pruned and pulled weeds to keep every flowerbed looking perfect. To have and […]
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Cowboy Church to Hold Last Service at Tidball Stable
The Cowboy Church of Door County wishes to thank the village of Sister Bay for allowing us to hold last year’s final service for the season in their park, but it is felt this year our last service should be held Sept. 3, in the Tidball stable, 12376 Timberline Rd., Ellison Bay. Pastor Lloyd […]
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Municipal Meetings: Aug. 19 – 26
DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The Parks and Recreation Committee meets at 7 pm on Aug. 24. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board meets at 3:30 pm on Aug. 25. County of Door: The county board meets at 9 am on Aug. 23. The board of Adjustment meets at 6:30 pm on Aug. 23. […]
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Sister Bay Considers Ending Marina Fest
At the Aug. 16 Sister Bay Village Board meeting, board member Patrick Duffy asked for more village funds to support Marina Fest. After the short pitch, the village board started discussion whether the Labor Day weekend festival should continue at all. “We’ve intentionally expanded the footprint of the event to showcase our waterfront. A second […]
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Manners Matter: My Employees Are Burned Out
Dear Mary Pat, I’ve noticed that my employees are starting to get a little impatient with customers. Most of them work lots of shifts throughout the week, and quite a few of them work two or more jobs. How do I help them overcome burnout? It’s obviously not good for my business if customers […]
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Born to Charles and Elanor Gabel, Joan lived the majority of her life in Illinois, and Door County for the last seven years. She was a respected plastics engineer, but her passions were animals, nature’s peace and quiet and the love of family. Joan is survived by Steve her husband of 17 years; Tia her […]