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  • Obituary: Tessa C. Erickson

    Tessa C. Erickson, 17, died at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee after a year-long battle with cancer. Tessa was born in Sturgeon Bay to Linden Erickson and Debra Anderson and was welcomed by brothers Isaiah and Eli. Tessa was a beautiful girl with a sweet, sassy, loving spirit and was beloved by the northern Door […]

  • From the LPGA to Bay Ridge: Julie Pyne brings expertise to Door County

    Julie Pyne has played tournament golf as both an amateur and a professional, competing on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tour for seven years. This summer, Pyne will bring her knowledge of the game to Door County, offering lessons at the Bay Ridge Golf Course over a six-week period. Pyne made clear that her […]

  • Door County League Baseball

    Standings As of June 5 Egg Harbor 4-1 Kolberg 4-1 Sister Bay 4-1 West Jacksonport 4-1 Institute 2-3 Maplewood 2-3 Baileys Harbor 0-5 Washington Island 0-5   Results June 5 Institute 1, West Jacksonport 9 Egg Harbor 4, Kolberg 6 Washington Island 0, Sister Bay 6 Maplewood 15, Baileys Harbor 2   Schedule All games […]

  • Learn CPR at Sister Bay & Liberty Grove Fire Department

    The Sister Bay & Liberty Grove Fire Department will 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. Classes are offered at the Sister Bay Fire Station on Mill Road on June […]

  • Midsummer’s Music Festival Partners with Local Businesses to Sell Tickets

    Midsummer’s Music Festival has partnered with three local businesses to provide additional concert ticket buying opportunities. In addition to the options of purchasing concert tickets by phone, at Midsummer’s Sister Bay office, and online at midsummersmusic.com, people can now order tickets for individual concerts at Jefferson Street Books in Sturgeon Bay, at Made in Britain […]

  • Sister Bay Kicks Off Summer with Beach Bash

    The Village of Sister Bay has undergone a dramatic transformation and can’t wait to show it off with Beach Bash, a community-wide celebration on June 25. Experience Paddlefest, the first annual co-ed volleyball tournament, music at the Waterfront Park Performance Pavilion, and fireworks over the bay. Sister Bay has plenty to celebrate this summer. The […]

  • Bactrian Camels and More at Stoneboat Farm

    Stoneboat Farm, a family run farm in Door County, has opened its doors to the public, and is now offering hands-on interactive Bactrian camel experiences. Learn all about Bactrian camels, get up close to the camels by petting and feeding them. Their favorite snack, carrots, are provided. There will also be opportunities to bottle-feed a […]

  • Next Generation of Golfers

    Bay Ridge Golf Course loves to promote the “growing of great golfers.” David and Liam Spahr from Elm Grove and Sister Bay are happy to oblige. Submitted.

  • Fractal Photos and Glass Worlds Featured at The Meadows

    The June show at the Meadows Art Gallery will feature two artists: Gale Ritchey and Kim Lyon. The show was installed on June 6 and runs until July 1. The reception will be held June 11, 2 – 4 pm. Gale Ritchey will show her fractal photography. Kim Lyon will show her glass work, photography […]

  • Sandra Place Featured at Base Camp

    Base Camp Coffee Bar will host an exhibition of pastels and acrylics by Sandra Place. The exhibit, titled Italy: Journeys and Inspirations, will be up from June 15 to Aug. 15. An opening reception will be held June 17, 4 – 6 pm. Fifteen percent of the artist’s proceeds from painting sales will benefit Médecins […]

  • Readers Rampant Meeting on June 14

    The Sister Bay/Liberty Grove book club, Readers Rampant, will meet June 14 to discuss The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. Whether you enjoyed it or not, there will be a lively discussion. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 2:30 pm in the library’s Community Room. All are welcome […]

  • Door County League Baseball: May 29, 2016

    Standings As of May 29 Egg Harbor 4-0 Kolberg 3-1 West Jacksonport 3-1 Sister Bay 3-1 Institute 2-2 Maplewood 1-3 Baileys Harbor 0-4 Washington Island 0-4   Results May 29 Institute 8, Baileys Harbor 6 West Jacksonport 3, Egg Harbor 10 Washington Island 12, Maplewood 21 Kolberg 0, Sister Bay 1   Schedule All games […]

  • Friends Group Promotes National Park Initiative in Escanaba

    The Friends of the Grand Traverse Islands recently traveled to Escanaba to build support for creating a national park on publicly owned lands in the island chain extending from northern Door County up to the Garden Peninsula in Upper Michigan. The group, which has been active for more than two years, is hoping to secure […]

  • Classical Concerts Held to Benefit Door County Sled Dogs, Humane Society

    Violinist Beth Chafey-Hon, flutist Pam Johnson and pianist Vanessa Nelson are holding two lively Charismatic Concerts to benefit dogs. From Bach to Orange Blossom Special, come and enjoy these multimedia presentations that help the dogs. Concerts will be held June 4 at 7 pm at Hope Church in Sturgeon Bay, and on June 5 at […]

  • Get Hooked Up with The Hook Up

    Appleton-based band The Hook Up will make the trip up the peninsula on Friday, June 3 to play an evening of rock and roll and original music at The Garage at Husby’s in Sister Bay. Founded in 2012, The Hook Up began with Harry Right on guitar and vocals, Nicholas Rodello on bass and vocals, […]

  • 2016 Goat Fest in Sister Bay

    The Sister Bay Advancement Association is pleased to announce that June 11 is the date for the fourth annual Roofing of the Goats Parade on Hwy. 42 in downtown Sister Bay. The annual Goat Parade at 10:30 am is a very homespun event that combines goats, Door County visitors, good spirits and general hijinks with […]

  • Playing a Round at Bay Ridge

    A group of six from West Bend and Rib Mountain, Wis., graced the course at Bay Ridge Golf Course on May 26. Submitted.

  • Garage Sales, Galas and More Weekend Plans

    June is arriving, and with it are great and unique ways to get active in the community. Take advantage of free park access, some hands-on art fun and local football. Friday, June 3 Open House Get hands on at Clay on Steele’s open house. Activities will include Raku firing, wheel throwing demos, and ceramic painting […]

  • Door County Municipal News: May 27 – June 3

    City of Sturgeon Bay: The Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee meet at 4 pm on May 31. Town of Baileys Harbor: Effective June 1, Baileys Harbor will have a permanent recycling location at the Green Site north of downtown on Hwy. 57. Advanced Disposal will no longer do the bimonthly collection of recyclables at the Rec […]

  • Dale Seaquist to Play ‘Taps’ for 70th Consecutive Year

      When Dale Seaquist was growing up in Sister Bay, he enjoyed the annual Memorial Day celebrations at the Little Sister Cemetery. He believes they started sometime after World War I, but isn’t sure what organization sponsored them in the beginning. Seaquist recalls that there was always a big crowd to enjoy the music and […]