Area: Sturgeon Bay
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‘Water Well’ Presentation at Crossroads at Big Creek
On Sept. 28 at 7 pm at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay, representatives from Peninsula Pride Farms will present a program on their efforts to prevent water pollution. Don Niles will lead the lecture. He said, “I am a dairy farmer and veterinarian from Kewaunee County. This last year we have started up […]
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Maynard J. Hegnet, Jr., 57, of the Town of Clay Banks, Sturgeon Bay, died Sept. 19, 2016 at his home. He was born September 24, 1958 in Kewaunee, the son of Maynard Sr. and JoAnne (Kinjerski) Hegnet. He graduated from Southern Door High School in 1976. Following high school, he worked for a few years at Bay […]
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James H. Yorita, 89, of Sturgeon Bay, died at Golden Living Dorchester on Sept. 19, 2016. He was born July 25, 1927. Jim had lived in Seattle, Wash., Des Moines, Iowa, Chicago, Ill., and Flossmoor, Ill., before he and his wife retired to their favorite place to be, Sturgeon Bay. Jim proudly served his country in the […]
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Ida Louise Zacher died September 18, 2016 at Whispering Pines CBRF in Sturgeon Bay. She was born January 28, 1914 in England, the daughter of Henry and Edith (Brooks) Shepherd. Ida attended school in England, and her father had worked for King George V before her family came to Canada in the 1920s. She grew up […]
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Obituary: Randall Irwin Kundsen
Randall Irwin Knudsen, loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and teacher, of Mount Prospect, IL, and also of Sturgeon Bay, WI, died peacefully Saturday morning, September 17, 2016 at Anna’s Healthcare CBRF in Sturgeon Bay, with family at his side. Randy spent thirty-six years teaching high school English and coaching debate, but perhaps his greatest lesson was teaching us how […]
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Bonnie J. Miller, 69, a lifelong resident of Elmhurst, Ill., died Sept. 16. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Dorothy Miller of Sturgeon Bay; sister of Paul (Pam) Miller; aunt of Lisa (Scott) Burford, Robert Miller and David (Beth) Miller; great aunt of Hannah, Jackson, Kennedy, Emily, Otto and Atticus. Bonnie was a […]
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Obituary: Anita Norma Peterson
Miss Anita Norma Peterson, 91, of Sturgeon Bay, danced into the arms of the Lord, Friday evening, September 16, 2016 in the comfort of her home, with friends at her side. Arrangements are pending at this time and have been entrusted to Huehns Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Sturgeon Bay. Condolences and memories may be […]
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Obituary: Ruth Ann Buergermeister
Ruth Ann Buergermeister died September 16, 2016 at Golden Living Center-Dorchester in Sturgeon Bay, just over a month before her 98th birthday. She was born October 24, 1918 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Joseph and Anna Marie (Dorsch) Greis. Following her graduation from Washington High School in Milwaukee in 1937, she went on to study at […]
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Volunteers Needed for Northern Door Community Blood Drive
The American Red Cross is looking for volunteers for the Northern Door Community Blood Drive in November. Contact Gerald at 920.421.8195 for more information or sign up at redcrossblood.org. The American Red Cross also urges eligible donors to give blood and platelets this fall to help restock the shelves following a significant summer shortage to […]
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Door County Parkinson Disease Support Group Welcomes Guest Speaker Sept. 24
The Door County Parkinson Disease Support Group is having a special speaker on Sept. 24 at 3 pm. Dr. Prasad Kanneganti, neurologist from Prevea Green Bay, will come to Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church at 836 Michigan St., to talk about Parkinson Disease. Anyone who would like to learn more about this disease and treatment […]
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End-Of-Summer Cookout at Bank of Luxemburg to Benefit Door County Humane Society
On Sept. 28, 11 am – 1:30 pm, the Sturgeon Bay Bank of Luxemburg (519 S. Lansing Ave) will hold an end of summer cookout. All proceeds from this event will go to the Door County Humane Society and the many animals that currently call the shelter home. The menu for this cookout consists of […]
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“Life After Loss of a Spouse” Support Group Held Monthly at Bay View Lutheran
“Life After Loss of a Spouse: Through Healing Grief” Workshop will be held 10 – 11 am at Bay View Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay. Join the workshop each month for an hour of learning and sharing tools and tips about the grieving process. Hear from grief experts as well as from fellow community members […]
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Door County Civility Project Asks Moderators to Adopt Debate Standards
The Door County Civility Project joined the National Institute for Civil Discourse in calling on the presidential debate moderators to adopt a set of Debate Standards designed to ensure that the 2016 Presidential Debates are fair, informative and civil. More than 60 organizations signed on to the debate standards, which include guidelines for moderators, the […]
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Door County Maritime Museum’s Tower Campaign Still Raising Funds for Construction
The Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society has been actively engaged for nearly a year in a fundraising campaign to both construct a 10-story museum tower addition and expand the current facilities in Sturgeon Bay. The campaign has reached out to more than 2,000 individuals, corporations, foundations and small businesses. Nearly half of […]
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MDCMC Dental Clinic Receives WPS Foundation Grant
The Ministry Door County Medical Center (MDCMC) Dental Clinic recently received a grant from the WPS Foundation for $1,500. The MDCMC Dental Clinic is a nonprofit clinic that has been providing oral health care to the underserved since 1999. The Dental Clinic is the only clinic of its kind in Door and Kewaunee Counties which […]
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Hi Door County, this is Sammy, a three-year-old Boxer. As you can see by his picture he has a black and white coat and a great big smile. Sammy came to the Door County Humane Society (DCHS) a few weeks ago as a surrender because his family could no longer take care of him. He’s […]
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Steve Vickman Named HELP of Door County Executive Director
The Board of Directors of HELP of Door County, Inc. announces Steve Vickman has accepted the position of executive director with the organization. In his new role, Vickman will oversee the organization’s day-to-day operations, work collaboratively with area nonprofits and governmental units and with the board to set the strategic vision for the organization. Steve […]
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TAP Now Scheduling Student Matinees for ‘The Gin Game’
Third Avenue Playhouse in historic downtown Sturgeon Bay is scheduling student matinees for the Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Gin Game. Schools, individual classrooms, homeschool students, and parents may schedule student matinees for Thursdays and Fridays through Oct. 14. D.L. Coburn’s The Gin Game runs two hours and has a 10-minute intermission. Audience members may ask […]
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Peninsula New Horizons Band Begins Fall Semester Sept. 29
The Peninsula New Horizons Band (PNHB) program was developed for adults who wish to learn to play a band instrument, or re-learn an instrument they used to play. Classes are fun and informal, and provide a nice opportunity to mix with like-minded adults who love band music and instruments. For both new and current students, […]
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Yoga Nidra & Beginner Yoga Workshops at Door County Yoga
A Beginner Yoga Workshop is scheduled for Sept. 24, 12 – 2 pm, at Door County Yoga, located at 143 N 4th Ave in Sturgeon Bay. This two-hour workshop will cover basic postures, alignment, and modifications to suit the needs of all participants. Breathing techniques, yogic philosophy and terminology will be discussed as well. The […]