Area: Sturgeon Bay
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Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Supporting Salvation Army
The 2016 Salvation Army red kettle campaign in Door County has once again drawn to a successful close, due to incredible local community support. There are so many to thank for their compassionate contributions to this project. Tom Mulinix – who sets up all the equipment and picks up the money, the store managers at […]
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Susan A. Heinz, 69, of Sturgeon Bay, was called home Tuesday morning, December 27, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. She was born August 5, 1947 in Milwaukee the daughter of the late Chester and Alvina (Szymanski) Paprocki. Sue graduated from Notre Dame High School in Milwaukee class of 1965. For many years […]
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Obituary: Donald M. Petersilka, Sr.
Donald M. Petersilka, Sr., 87, of the Town of Sevastopol, died Saturday, December 24, 2016 while at Golden Living Center-Dorchester in Sturgeon Bay where he had been residing the past month. He was born May 10, 1929 on the family farm in the Town of Sevastopol on Mathey Road, the son of Milton and Marie […]
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Obituary: Bonnie Jean Knauf Warwick
Bonnie Jean Knauf Warwick, 63, of Sturgeon Bay, died peacefully Monday night, December 19, 2016 in the comfort of her home with her family at her side. She was born January 13, 1953 in Rhinelander, the daughter of Kenneth Robert Wells and Ruth Jeanette (Carlson). Following her graduation from Rhinelander High School in 1971, she went […]
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Clare Miller Wood, 80, of Sturgeon Bay, formerly of Baileys Harbor, died Saturday, November 26, 2016 at her home. She was born May 28, 1936 in Sturgeon Bay, the daughter of Whitely Lycan Miller and Dorothy (Augustine) Miller. Clare graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1954 and went on to study at the University of […]
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Katherine and James Gray, Sturgeon Bay, are the parents of a son born on Dec. 23, 2016, at Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Maternal grandparents are Laura and Kevin Roberts, Ishpeming, Mich. Paternal grandparents are Judith and James Gray, Ishpeming, Mich. Kimberly and Stephen Thomas, Sturgeon Bay, are the parents of a daughter […]
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This is Bing and, yes, he is named after the famous Bing Crosby. Since it’s the holiday season the only present he wants this year is a loving family to call his own. He is a sweet, energetic Lab mix with a raven-black coat and a patch of white on his chest. Bing is only […]
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Sturgeon Bay Troop 4300 Spread Holiday Cheer at Pine Crest Village
The third year Cadette Girl Scouts from Sturgeon Bay Troop 4300 spread cheer around the holidays by visiting Pine Crest Village to sing carols and pass out treats and personal care items to the residents. The girls received red necklaces made by resident Arlene. This is the fifth year the girls sang for the residents. […]
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Writers Sacred Sound Meditation Workshop at Nelson Healing Center
Author and end-of-life consultant Marggie Hatala will lead “From the Heart to the Pen: Writers Sacred Sound Meditation Workshop” with Chris Zimonick, yoga teacher and sound massage therapist. The workshop will be held Jan. 7, 9 am – 12 pm, at Nelson Healing Center in Sturgeon Bay. Through guided meditation, writing techniques, the sacred sounds […]
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Free Personality Program Offered at Door County Government Center
The Door County Association for Home and Community Education (HCE) will present “Personality: Who Am I Anyway” on Jan. 18 at 1 pm in the Peninsula Room of the Government Center. The program is free. Pre-registration is required by calling the Door County Extension Office at 920.746.2260 by Jan. 11. Understanding and appreciating personality differences […]
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Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church Hosts Annual Lumberjack Supper
This year’s annual Lumberjack Supper will be held Jan. 25, 4:30 – 7 pm, at the Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church, 836 Michigan St. This extremely popular not-for-profit event will once again serve all-you-can-eat corned beef, roast pork, cabbage, rutabagas, baked beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, applesauce, bread and butter, assorted pies, coffee and milk. The […]
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Day-long Seminar at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help on Jan. 7
Leisure and its relation to the virtue of hope will be the focus as Wyoming Catholic College holds a day-long seminar at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion. WCC President Glenn C. Arbery and faculty members will conduct the seminar on Jan. 7. The seminar includes short readings from Josef […]
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Maritime Museum Holds Successfull Jingle, Jingle, Mix & Mingle Event
Highlighted by one of its largest turnouts in its five-year history, Door County Maritime Museum’s Merry-Time Festival of Trees Jingle, Jingle, Mix & Mingle event was another huge success. The event held on Dec. 13 serves as the culmination for the month-long Merry-Time Festival in which the Sturgeon Bay museum is filled with trees and […]
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SBVC Announces Moo-La-La and Christmas by the Bay Holiday Parade Winners
The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center (SBVC) is sharing the spirit of the season and gave away $1,000 to one lucky person in the Moo-La-La Giveaway. The annual Christmas By The Bay holiday parade kicked off celebrations on Nov. 19, with a total of 31 festive entries. The 2016 award-winning parade entries are: St. John Bosco […]
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Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center Seeks Bench Artists
Looking for an art project this winter? Are your artistic skills above average? Want to make some money? The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center (SBVC) invites you to create a bench – decorate, improve upon, or free-form – that will be displayed on city streets from mid-May leading up to the live auction at Harvest Festival […]
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Series Lineup for 2017 Celebrate Community Winter Concert Series
Starting Jan. 6, 2017 Door County Medical Center (DCMC) will feature a broad range of musical concerts open to the public at the Door County Fire Company in their Celebrate Community Winter Concert Series. The series features some of the best blues, jazz, folk and alternative music from national touring artists. All proceeds will go […]
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2017 Door County Runs and Rides
We’ve made your planning easy with this guide to getting active with 2017 Door County runs and rides to check out. If you want plan to take on many runs, consider signing up for the Run the Door race series. Door County has become a hotbed for silent sports competition and experiences. Whether you want […]
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Auditions Set for Jan. 14 for StageKids’ One-Act Play Festival
StageKids Theatre, the educational outreach program of the Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) announces auditions for its spring production: StageKids’ One-Act Play Festival. Auditions are set for Jan. 14 at 11 am. The fest includes the following one-act plays: “Hello Out There” by William Saroyan, “Adaptation” by Elaine May, “Sure Thing” by David Ives, and “The […]
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Ski for Free at Crossroads…If There’s Enough Snow
Ski trails at the Crossroads at Big Creek Preserve will be groomed whenever snow is adequate and, where possible, the multi-use trails will be packed. Trails at The Cove and the Ida Bay preserve are open, but will not be groomed nor will the parking areas be plowed. Beginning this week, Ski for Free will […]
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Maritime Museum Speaker Series Resumes Jan. 5 with Selvick Tugs
The Door County Maritime Museum’s popular Maritime Speaker Series resumes after the holidays on Thursday, Jan. 5 with a presentation by Steve Selvick delving into the history of the Selvick Marine Towing Company. As with all the programs in the series, the presentation will be held at the museum in Sturgeon Bay beginning at 7 pm. Admission […]