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  • Kay Glessner Donates Tools to Door County Historical Society

    Kay Glessner, Patrick Madden and Steve Madden display tools that Glessner donated to the Door County Historical Society for the Tool Museum at Heritage Village in Sturgeon Bay. The tools are a 26-inch wood divider, a wooden shovel and a wooden fork. Kay donated the tools in the memory of her late husband Roy Glessner. […]

  • Boys & Girls Club Summer Participants See Improvement in Reading and Math Skills

    The Boys & Girls Club of Door County (BGCDC) takes pride in announcing that summer program participants improved both their reading and math skills over the 11 weeks of camp. Executive Director Julie Davis said, “This summer the club was committed to preventing summer learning loss for our members. We are delighted to say that […]

  • Obituary: Doris Emma (Birk) Hunsader

    Doris Emma (Birk) Hunsader, 96, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, died Monday, September 26, 2016 while at Algoma Long Term Care where she had been living the past five years. “Smiley,” as she was known by many at Algoma Long Term Care, was born May 7, 1920 in Detroit, MI. Doris moved to Charlevoix, MI where her mother, […]

  • Psychological Warfare & a Senior Home: TAP Presents ‘The Gin Game’

    The New York Times called The Gin Game “the closest thing the theatre offers to a duel at 10 paces.” It was Donald L. Coburn’s first play, and it won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award as the best play of 1978. Mike Nichols directed Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy in that […]

  • Obituary: Michael Paul Bloom

    Michael Paul Bloom, 53, of Sturgeon Bay, died suddenly, Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Ministry Door County Medical Center after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was born September 26, 1962, the son of Jack and Mary Bloom. Following his graduation from Green Bay Preble High School, Mike received his degree in Computer Science from […]

  • Birth: Krystal and Scott Thorn

      Krystal and Scott Thorn, Sturgeon Bay, are the parents of a daughter born on Sept. 25, 2016, at Ministry Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Maternal grandparents are Mary and Richard Ostranski, Egg Harbor. Paternal grandparent is Kim Thorn, Algoma.

  • DCEDC Offers One-on-One Business Counseling Sessions Oct. 6

    The Door County Economic Development Corporation and the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Green Bay will offer free, one-on-one business counseling sessions on Oct. 6, 8:30 am to 5 pm, for any new or existing business owners in Door County. Chuck Brys, business counselor for the SBDC, will provide advice on business planning, […]

  • Licensed Massage Therapist Melissa Milewicz Joins Staff of Saguaro Day Spa

    Saguaro Day Spa officially welcomes Licensed Massage Therapist Melissa Milewicz to their professional staff. She joins licensed massage therapists Alycia Schultz and Nancy McDonnell at the Sturgeon Bay day spa. Milewicz brings more than 15 years of experience in the field of massage therapy. Having performed massage in many different areas of the wellness industry, […]

  • Iyengar Yoga Offered at Door County Yoga

    Iyengar-certified yoga instructor Jean Torrey will lead a workshop focusing on hip and shoulder opening postures on Oct. 1, 12 – 2 pm, at Door County Yoga. Iyengar Yoga is a therapeutic style of yoga that uses props to assist people of all levels, ages, and abilities into postures that encourage proper skeletal alignment. The […]

  • Learn the Stories Behind the Stars from Astronomer/Storyteller Robert Mathieu

    Andromeda. Perseus. Cassiopeia. The stars that form the constellations of the autumn sky are as much a part of a Door County fall as are the changing colors of the leaves and the southern migration of the geese. Hear their legends and learn about their constellations with award-winning astronomer and enthusiastic storyteller Robert Mathieu. The […]

  • Citizen Science Archaeological Digs Continue at Crossroads at Big Creek

    This is the week for digging at Crossroads at Big Creek as the 2016 Citizen Science Archaeological Dig has begun. Students and teachers from area schools as well as interested adults can assume the positions of “citizen scientists” and continue the work at the Ida Bay Preserve. They will conduct systematic excavations using modern archaeological […]

  • Many Tours, Cruises Offered during Autumn Door County Lighthouse Fest

    Reacting to the popularity of the Door County Lighthouse Festival each June and a positive response to last October’s first installment of an abbreviated Autumn Door County Lighthouse Festival, the Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) is again offering some of its most popular tours Columbus Day weekend. Reservations are now being taken for these nautical […]

  • Veterans Admitted for Free to Friday’s ‘All My Sons’ Performance

    After seeing success this past spring, Rogue Theater brings back Arthur Miller’s All My Sons to Sturgeon Bay High School auditorium. The show was brought to the forefront by Rogue actor and board member Chris Weidenbacher. He and the rest of the cast were inspired by Miller’s words and will give a moving performance on […]

  • StageKids Holds ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Auditions for Kids and Adults

    StageKids, the Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) community-based educational theater company, announces auditions for Barbara Robinson’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Performances will be Nov. 18 and 19 at 7:30 pm with additional matinees at 2 pm on Nov. 19 and 20. Auditions are Oct. 1, 3 – 5 pm, and Oct. 4, 3:30 – 5 […]

  • Golf League Results: Sept. 21 & 22

    IDLEWILD GOLF COURSE   Idlewild Senior League Championship (Sept. 22) Best Net Score and Champion: Joe Sutter -36. Runner-ups: Bill Hoey, Harold Forbes, Bill Borchardt, Jim Budny, Don Peterson, Wayne Turk & Leo DeLair 37. Best Gross Scores: Jim Budny -42; Don Peterson -43; Bill Hoey -44; Harold Forbes & Wayne Turk -46; Bob Ellison, […]

  • Golf Outing Benefits County Veterans

    (Left to right) Kenny Wendt, AMVETS Post 51 Treasurer; Beth Wartella, AMVETS Post 51 Commander; and Tom Schmelzer, owner of 27 Pines, show off a check from the Door County Tavern League and the Tavern League of Wisconsin. AMVETS Post 51 appreciates the tavern leagues work in supporting and taking care of needy veterans in […]

  • Love Art? Miller Art Museum Seeks Volunteer Tour Guides

    The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay is seeking art-loving volunteers to serve as trained museum tour guides (docents). They are looking for individuals who love the arts, are passionate about teaching and learning, and enjoy conversation to lead tours that will inspire creative thinking and empower visitors and students. Volunteer docents fulfill a […]

  • Night Photography Tips, Little Eddie Big Cup & More Weekend Plans

    Just like that, September makes way for October. Take in the sights and sounds of autumn’s glory with a twilight tour of Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, stock up on handcrafted wearable art, or head to Potawatomi State Park to learn more about the plants lining the peninsula’s forest floors. Friday, September 30 Night Photography Know-How Join […]

  • Municipal Meetings: Sept. 23 – 30

    DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee meets at 4 pm on Sept. 27. The Cable Advisory Council meets at 4:30 pm on Sept. 28. The Parks and Recreation Committee meets at 7 pm on Sept. 28. County of Door: The Board of Adjustment meets at 6:30 pm on Sept. 27. […]