Area: Sturgeon Bay
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Door County Maritime Museum Celebrates National Maritime Day May 22
The Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay will host a National Maritime Day Celebration May 22. The celebration will recognize local maritime industries, reiterate the museum’s mission to be a beacon of maritime education for the community, announce the Maritime Tower’s homestretch fundraising efforts and will be the opportunity for the public to hear […]
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Door County Humane Society Currently Sits in Second for Saving Pets Challenge
The Door County Humane Society (DCHS) is in the middle of the Michelson Found Animals Saving Pets Challenge. This month-long fundraising competition consists of hundreds of animal welfare organizations across the nation all competing to see who can raise the most money for their cause in 30 days. The organization is in second place and […]
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Open Door Pride Hosts Inaugural Event June 24
On June 24, Open Door Pride will host its inaugural event to celebrate the LGBTQ community at Martin Park in Sturgeon Bay from 11 am to 4 pm. The family friendly event will include vendors, activities and live entertainment. The mission of Open Door Pride is to affirm the community’s diversity through inclusion for all. […]
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Cal Ripken Baseball Standings: May 18
Standings As of May 16 Kiwanis, 3-0 Bayship, 2-1 Nicolet Bank, 2-1 Rotary, 1-1 Red Room, 1-2 Lions 0-2 DC Co-op, 0-2 May 15 Results Red Room 10, Rotary 5 Kiwanis 8, Bayship 5 Nicolet Bank 5, Lions 4
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Letter to the Editor: Thanks to All Involved with Shipyard Tours
On behalf of the Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay, thanks to all the guests, volunteers and event sponsors for the 24th annual Shipyard Tours on Saturday, May 6. Special thanks to Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, Centerpointe Yacht Services, the Maritime Museum, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mobile Bay, the US Coast Guard Canal Emergency Rescue Boat, […]
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Sonny’s Italian Kitchen and Pizzeria Unveils Patio Bar May 19
Sonny’s Italian Kitchen and Pizzeria in Sturgeon Bay is excited to unveil a total remodel of the Sonny’s Patio Bar. On May 19 at 2 pm, Sonny’s will officially unveil the patio and kick off the 2017 season with a ribbon cutting ceremony and party where attendees can grab a sangria drink, choose from more […]
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Pat Nash Joins DCVB as Visitor Information Manager
The Door County Visitor Bureau (DCVB) hired Pat Nash as their new Visitor Information Manager. Nash completed his schooling at the Illinois Media School with an emphasis in Radio and Television Broadcasting. Nash brings with him knowledge in customer service, social media, marketing, and most importantly a love and knowledge of Door County. His responsibilities […]
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Faye Blank Named 2017 Certified Tourism Ambassador of the Year
The Door County Visitor Bureau (DCVB) named Faye Blank the 2017 Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) of the year at their National Travel & Tourism Week breakfast at Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay on May 10. Blank, who works at the High Point Inn in Ephraim, was announced the winner during the breakfast. The Door […]
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Weekend of Indigo Dyeing at Whitefish Bay Farm Gallery
Whitefish Bay Farm Gallery kicks off the 35th season on May 19 at noon. The gallery specializes in fiber art – hand felting, hand weaving, knitting and crochet – along with beautiful, naturally colored (un-dyed) and naturally dyed yarns from the resident flock of Corriedale sheep. The gallery also features functional pottery and a smattering […]
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Michigan Street Bridge Closed May 15 – 17
The Michigan Street Bridge in Sturgeon Bay will be closed for maintenance for portions of May 15 – 17, 2017. The daily closures are for washing, annual inspection, and touch-up painting associated with repair work completed over the winter. Motorist will be directed to use the Maple/Oregon Bridge in Sturgeon Bay while Michigan Street Bridge […]
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DCMCA Conducted Tours for Over 312 Participants
This April, the Door County Medical Center Auxiliary (DCMCA) conducted hospital tours for local first graders. More than 312 students, teachers and chaperones from seven area schools had an opportunity to learn about the hospital. The annual event is intended to not only make the students aware of what the hospital does but to lessen […]
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Sturgeon Bay Students Receive 2017 Bordui Scholarships
Nora Scheer and Nic Greenlaw, seniors at Sturgeon Bay High School, have been named winners of the 2017 Bordui Foundation scholarship competition. Scheer will be awarded $20,000 to support her attendance at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Greenlaw will be awarded $5,000 and will attend St. Norbert College. The Bordui Foundation is a charitable […]
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The Bay Lofts Builder Aims to Be Part of Sturgeon Bay’s Renaissance
Those who have not been through Sturgeon Bay in a while may be surprised at the new urban feel to Madison Street with the opening of The Bay Lofts luxury apartments. The site is the former home of the Harbor Place Shoppes. “I’ve been pleasantly surprised. The architectural style was a deviation from a lot […]
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Historical Society Dinner Program Focuses on Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton
The Door County Historical Society will host its monthly dinner program Susan & Elizabeth: A Friendship of Consequence on May 22. The dinner and program will be held at St. John Bosco School in Sturgeon Bay at 6 pm. “Susan & Elizabeth: A Friendship of Consequence” is a compilation of excerpts from the speeches, writings, […]
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Making A Difference with Literacy Door County
Two years ago, social worker Pat Scieszinski of Sturgeon Bay was thinking about things she’d like to do when she retired in May 2016, knowing that she wanted those things to make a real difference in someone’s life. Encouraged by a friend, she attended a meeting of Literacy Door County (LDC, Inc.) and was intrigued. […]
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Midsummer’s Music Holds Quartet Concert at United Methodist Church
Midsummer’s Music Ltd. presents UW-Madison’s Hunt Quartet in concert May 12 at the United Methodist Church in Sturgeon Bay. The concert, which originally featured the Pro Arte Quartet, was changed due to an injury sustained by one of the musicians. The highly acclaimed Hunt Quartet is the elite graduate string quartet for the Mead Witter […]
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TAP Announces Pay-What-You-Can Show and Benefit Performance
Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) will hold a pay-what-you-can preview for the upcoming production of Velvet Gentleman on May 17 at 7:30 pm. In lieu of a ticket, patrons are invited to view a preview of the world premiere performance of Velvet Gentleman, created and performed by TAP Co-Artistic Director James Valcq. “These pay-what-you-can previews are […]
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Manners Matter: Grandparenting 101
Dear Mary Pat, My daughter is upset with me and my husband. We drove our grandson to baseball practice and took him for ice cream afterwards. We were still in the driveway after dropping him off when my daughter came flying out of the house and really let us have it for giving him ice […]
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Peep came to the Door County Humane Society (DCHS) as a stray a week before Easter, hence her holiday-themed name. This beautiful girl has a gray coat and stunning green eyes. When Peep first arrived at the shelter she was very shy. With time she has come out of her shell. This lovely girl is […]
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Benches by the Bay Returns for 2017
The Benches by the Bay Street Art Project is back for 2017 after a very successful inaugural year. Take advantage of this great street art project by sponsoring a bench that can be displayed in front of your business. Bench sponsorship is $350, which secures this handcrafted piece of art with a map of each […]