Area: Sturgeon Bay
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Sturgeon Bay School District Seeks Applicants to Fill School Board Seat
Candidates interested in interviewing with the School District of Sturgeon Bay Board of Education regarding the vacant board seat previously held by Jacob Schulz should express their interest in writing to Superintendent of Schools Dan Tjernagel no later than 4 pm Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. The Board of Education currently plans to interview each interested […]
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EMS/Senior Center Building Project Update on Aug. 31
An update on the EMS/Senior Center Building Project will be held Aug. 31 at 3:30 pm at the Door County Senior Center, 832 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Door County staff and Venture Architects staff will present a public update on the current status of the conversion of the old Highway Shop project. They will […]
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Would you like to make your home more energy efficient and pollutant free? Have you ever wondered how to make your own cleaners that would contain fewer chemicals? Save money in every room of your house, be more efficient, feel better, and make the environment safer. Join us for this educational workshop and you can […]
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Author to Share ACT/SAT Tips at Book World Signing
On Aug. 27 at 10:30 am, author Kreigh Knerr will hold a book signing and a talk titled “Top ACT & SAT Tutor Shares Secrets” at Book World on Third Avenue in Sturgeon Bay. Join Kreigh and learn how to get inside the mind of a test-maker; he’ll offer tips to dominate as a test-taker. […]
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Sunflower Cottage is Set to Open This Fall
Sunflower Cottage Life Enrichment Program, a service of Sunshine House Inc., is preparing to open doors for business this fall. As announced in April, Sunshine House Inc. has decided to take a service that they are already providing – adult day care – and expand that beyond those with developmental disabilities to include those with […]
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Door County Fair Announces Open Class Exhibitor Winners
Door County Fair winners were recently announced. The following are Open Class Exhibitors from the 2016 Door County Fair in the non-animal categories that received special recognition, in addition to their premium check. Flowers and House Plants: Grand Champion – Wendy Woldt; Champions – Wendy Woldt, Bayla Schauer; Best of Show – Kathy Bretl, Judeen […]
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United Methodist Church Holds “Expedition Norway” for Kids
United Methodist Church to host Cross Culture VBS: Expedition Norway. Community children are invited to embark on “Expedition Norway,” a four-day Vacation Bible School at the Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church. The program runs through Thursday, Sept. 1. Boys & Girls Club isn’t running regular programming that week, so SBUMC is offering full-day programming with […]
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Golf League Results: Aug. 14 – 18
ALPINE Alpine Women’s Golf League (Aug. 16) Event – Least Putts: A Flight – Peggy Losee 15; B Flight – Sharon DuJardin 15; C Flight – Marilyn Cushing 15; D Flight – Dolly Emerson 15. Low Score: A Flight – Vivian Metzler 42; B Flight – Sharon DuJardin 48; C Flight – Marilyn Cushing […]
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Master Taxidermist at Door County Historical Museum
Master taxidermist Mike Orthober will be at the Door County Historical Museum on Aug. 27, 10 am to 4 pm. Orthober designed and built the Museum’s nature diorama and he will mount another bird for inclusion in the diorama and answering questions about the art and science of taxidermy. Orthober, of Egg Harbor, is a […]
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Crossroads Features Muir Exhibit, Glacier Lecture
At Crossroads at Big Creek, one of their main objectives is to get people in touch with nature and to share the concepts of ecology – relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings. A helpful librarian (and a review on NPR’s Science Friday program) steered the Crossroads’ naturalist to the book […]
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Fort Frances, Mushroom Hike & More Weekend Plans
This weekend, take some time to enjoy art of all types. You’ll be blown away once you encounter the culinary creations, contemporary wearable art and thought-provoking theater available to you this final August weekend. Friday, Aug. 26 Fall Harvest Celebration Get some good gear at the rummage sale, silent auctions and raffles while supporting a […]
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Door County Historical Society Shares the Story of County’s First African American Citizen
The Door County Historical Society’s yesteryear presentations continue as Society member Marlene Allen will share the story of Door County’s first black citizen, Peter Custis. The program will be held on Sunday, August 21 at 2 pm in the Collins Learning Center. “The first black to settle in Door County was Peter Custis, a former slave,” […]
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Many Thanks for House & Garden Work
The Door County Medical Center Auxiliary wishes to thank all those who contributed to the success of the 56th Annual House & Garden Walk held on July 26. It was indeed a success, hosting more than 1,100 people touring the homes. Proceeds totaled $37,000 and all will go to benefit the Ministry Door County Medical […]
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I just finished reading the article titled “Group Charges Pig Abuse at Valmy Thresheree Event.” I don’t know from whence the accompanying photograph of four burly men manhandling the pig came from, but it certainly embodies the flavor of a pig wrestling bout. For those of you who didn’t have a chance to catch this […]
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Municipal Meetings: Aug. 19 – 26
DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The Parks and Recreation Committee meets at 7 pm on Aug. 24. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board meets at 3:30 pm on Aug. 25. County of Door: The county board meets at 9 am on Aug. 23. The board of Adjustment meets at 6:30 pm on Aug. 23. […]