Area: Sturgeon Bay
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Sammie Kinnard and Ryan Fredericks, Brussels, are parents of a son born on July 19, 2017, at Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Maternal grandparents are Colleen and Richard Kinnard, Brussels. Paternal grandparents are Sharon Arther, San Antonio, Texas, Jerry Fredericks, Crystal Falls, Mich. Megan and Anthony Recupero, Sturgeon Bay, are parents of a son […]
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St. Joseph Parish Picnic Features Modern Day Drifters
The St. Joseph Parish Picnic takes place Aug. 12, 4 – 9 pm, at Martin Park in Sturgeon Bay. Catholic mass starts at 4 pm. There will also be food, drinks, a bake sale, bounce house, raffle and music by the Modern Day Drifters from 5 to 9 pm. For more information call 920.743.2062.
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Adopt A Soldier Fundraiser Includes Breakfast, Music and Silent Auction
Concerts by Wisconsin favorites Copper Box and Last Man Standing, an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, numerous silent auction items, and lunch on the grill are just some of the features of this year’s Adopt A Soldier-Door County fundraiser in Martin Park, Aug. 6. Events start at 7 am with breakfast at the Sturgeon Bay Fire Department […]
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Community Invited to Mariner Awards Dinner Aug. 7
The public is cordially invited to join the Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club and the Sturgeon Bay Coast Guard Committee in honoring all nominees for the Mariner Award and the Sturgeon Bay area Coast Guard Person of the Year. The award presentation dinner takes place Aug. 7 at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht […]
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NWTC Wins Education Innovation Award for Student Success
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) is excited to announce the college has been named the winner of the Hobson’s Education Advances Award for Student Success. NWTC is sharing the nod with Morgan State University in Baltimore. The award recognizes colleges for innovative approaches to helping students succeed. NWTC uses the Starfish early alert system to […]
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Sturgeon Bay Lion Rob Herland Awarded Melvin Jones Fellowship
The Sturgeon Bay Lions Club recently awarded a Melvin Jones Fellowship award to Lion Rob Herland. Herland is most active in the club and his community. The award is the highest form of recognition and embodies humanitarian ideas consistent with the nature and purpose of Lionism. Pictured with Lion Herland and the award are Lions […]
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Door County Room Tax Revenue Up 2.8 Percent Through May
Room tax dollars continue to increase in Door County, with Sister Bay bringing in the greatest increase over 2016 collections through May. A report released by the Door County Tourism Zone Commission shows a 2.8 percent increase in room tax dollars collected from lodging operators, but it also shows a slow month of May and […]
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Parallel 44’s 2016 Frozen Tundra White Wins Award in International Competition
Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery in Kewaunee garnered the distinction of having one of the top 40 wines of the world last month. Its 2016 Frozen Tundra White was awarded a Chairman’s Trophy in New York at the 8th Ultimate Wine Challenge, the world’s platinum standard for wine competitions. Frozen Tundra White received a score […]
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Burning Cow Music Festival, Semi-Pro Football & More Weekend Plans
The arts and entertainment in Door County continue with more offerings to the public as we wrap up July. From music festivals to new theater productions, and even a little semi-pro football, there are more than enough events to keep the whole crowd entertained. Sneak up for a getaway to enjoy the sunshine and all […]
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Volunteers Keep Meals on Wheels Rolling
A smile. A kind word. A warm meal. Those are simple things we all appreciate, but it’s easy to forget or overlook that not everyone has equal access to those simplest of pleasures. The elderly living in quiet poverty, the infirm, the chronically ill and other folk on the fringe of society can exist largely […]
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Glow Stick Zip Lining Opens for the Season
Door County Adventure Center’s Glow Stick Zip Line Tours have officially opened for the season. These nighttime zip line tours gives thrill seekers a new opportunity to check something unique off their bucket list. The Door County Adventure Center runs their Glow Stick Zip Line Tours at the Team Leadership Center location in Sturgeon Bay. […]
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Rogue Theater Presents Murder Mystery for One Weekend
Rogue Theater returns to its roots, with a murder mystery on stage for one weekend only, July 28-30. Fishin’ for Trouble (A Whale of a Fatal Tale) is packed with fun, laughter, suspense, and some great Jimmy Buffett tunes. The original cast will reunite for the performances. Penned by Tony Schwartz and Marylou Ambrose, Fishin’ […]
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Weather Wizard: Elusive Summer Silence
I once discovered and then later rediscovered, that in summer, true silence is unattainable. Face down in the water, gripping a cold graphite spear, I hovered effortlessly. My controlled breathing sounded like Darth Vader through the snorkel. My eyes wandered back and forth behind my swim mask, looking for movement or shadows on the rocky […]
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40th Habitat for Humanity Home Nearing Completion
Tuesday was Truss Day at the future home of Kendra Clarizio-Bilodeau and her two children, Matthew and Elizabeth (El). “I have a truss!” Kendra said as the first truss was muscled into place atop the frame of her future home by the volunteer builders with Habitat for Humanity of Door County. “This is what’s going […]
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Photographer Helbach Showcases Exhibit of Highway Relics
Door County Makers Space features a special pop-up exhibit of photographic works by Ty Helbach, July 22-29. The show is titled Road Trip: Photos from America’s Two-Lane Roads. Fueled by ardent wanderlust, bestowed with the gift of an impeccable eye and an insatiable love for photography, Helbach has been exploring documenting his favorite subjects professionally […]
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New Pieces Created by Plum Bottom Jeweler
Plum Bottom Pottery & Gallery is excited to announce the newest work of silversmith Alice Scott. These beautiful handmade pieces are elegant yet meaningful art pieces in sterling silver and will be featured in the gallery through the end of July. Scott’s Symbology Collection includes a large collection of necklaces and earrings. Her newest necklaces […]
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Chicago Farmer Brings Songs for the Unsung Heroes to Martin Park
He sings about farming and skateboarding. He sings about meth and job loss. He sings about climate change, new used cars, and racism. Bloomington, Illinois singer/songwriter Chicago Farmer brings his American stories and protest songs to the stage in Sturgeon Bay at Martin Park’s Harmony by the Bay concert series July 26. Born in the […]
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Framed: Adventures at the Fire Department
Last week, the campers of Door County YMCA’s Adventure Camp enjoyed a tour of the Sturgeon Bay Fire Department. (Above, from left) Cameron Bouche, Mason Fischer, Jared Campbell and Caitlyn Crabb try their hand at the hands-on fire hose demonstration with the help of firefighter Mark Smith. Photo by Thomas Jordan.