Area: Sturgeon Bay
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Help Door County Humane Society Meet the Saving Pets Challenge
From July 6 through Aug. 4, the Door County Humane Society (DCHS) is once again enrolled in the Michelson Found Saving Pets Challenge. This challenge consists of more than 300 animal welfare organizations competing to see who can raise the most money for their organization in 30 days. Each week of the Saving Pets Challenge […]
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Alyse Bosman Named to MSOE Dean’s List
Alyse Bosman of Sturgeon Bay was a named to Milwaukee School of Engineering Dean’s List for the 2016 Spring Quarter. Bosman is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Undergraduate students who have earned at least 30 credits and have a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher (out of 4.0) are on the Dean’s List. […]
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Door County Dental Care Fits 65 Student Athletes with Mouthguards
Door County Dental Care hosted its eighth annual Free Athletic Mouthguard Day on June 16 at noon. This year 65 local students were fitted for free, custom, team-color coordinated mouthguards. Door County Dental Care of Sturgeon Bay’s entire staff, along with several volunteers, got involved in the process. Creating a custom mouthguard starts with taking […]
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Donations Needed for We Are HOPE, Inc. Auction
We Are HOPE, Inc. is currently looking for donations to their HOPE Treasure Chest auction, part of their annual Celebration of HOPE Luncheon. Donated items can be in one or more of the following categories: wall décor/home goods; furniture/woodworking; metal/glass art; vintage/handcrafted jewelry; fiber art; and other. Items can be donated through Aug. 31. As […]
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Richard Price Named to Quality Council of New York Life Insurance
Richard Price has been named a member of the 2015 Quality Council of New York Life Insurance Company. Members of the Quality Council are among the most successful of New York Life’s elite sales force of 12,000 licensed agents. Price has been a New York Life agent since 1995, and is associated with New York […]
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Poetry in Motion: Motionpoems Brings Poets, Filmmakers Together
Minneapolis poet Todd Boss frequently reads his work at Nina’s Coffee Café in St. Paul, Minnesota. After finishing an evening’s reading, he was approached by a woman named Angella Kassube. She introduced herself as a designer and animator, and expressed interest in making his poems into short films. “I said sure, let’s do it, let’s […]
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Golf League Results: June 28 – 30
ALPINE Alpine Women’s Golf League (June 28) Event – Discard mystery hole, red #6: A Flight – M. Aiken 34; B Flight – K. Krueger & G. Farley 43; C Flight – D. Staats & C. Tierney 48; D Flight – A. Junion & E. Penpek 48. Low Score: A Flight – M. Aiken […]
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Midsummer’s Music Festival Presents Concerts July 8 – 23
Midsummer’s Music Festival presents the next three programs in its 2016 season: Flair and Passion; From Light to Serious; and Romantic Connections. In accordance with a Midsummer’s mission of educating audiences about the wide range of chamber music, the concerts feature works by such familiar composers as Beethoven and Shubert, as well as some lesser-known […]
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Artful Garden Walk to Support Boys & Girls Club
The second annual Artful Garden Walk to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Door County will be held July 30, 10 am – 4 pm. The Artful Garden Walk will showcase 18 local artists working in six blooming gardens located adjacent to Bay Shore Drive. “The combination of talented artists installed amongst lush foliage makes […]
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Lily Bay Lakeshore Artisans Hold Open House
Come stroll or drive the half-mile of North Lake Michigan Drive (from street numbers 3450 – 3516) and walk into local artisans’ spaces as the Lily Bay Lakeshore Artisans host their annual open house. The open house takes place July 8-10, 10 am to 5 pm. Jim Hoyer is Lily Bay Originals. He repurposes and […]
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Rogue Theater Presents a Humorous Whodunit
Rogue Theater brings the hilarious And Then There Was Nun to the stage for one weekend. Written by Bruce W. Gilray and Richard T. Witter, this comedy is a spin-off of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None as the Holy Order of the Sisters of San Andreas get together on a secluded island for […]
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Classic & Wooden Boat Fest Makes Call for Entries
The Door County Classic & Wooden Boat Festival is making its annual call for entries for the various events associated with the festival, Aug. 12 & 13. The call includes boats to be exhibited, teams to compete in the Sikaflex Challenge boat building competition and artwork for the new Art Mart Sale. The Door County […]
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Crossroads Offers Free Family Programs
In July and August, Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay tries to nurture learners of all ages by offering free family programs at 10 am, Mondays through Thursdays. Summer educator Joan Wilkie and naturalist Joel Kaminski will share the teaching responsibilities. Below are dates and topics for the family programs for the week. On […]
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Comedic Nuns, Ben Folds & More Weekend Plans
This weekend has plenty to offer in events both in and out of doors. Become a kayaking expert, bust a gut at Rogue Theater, or bring home the win at the Belgian Days volleyball tournament. Friday, July 8 Rutabaga Door County Sea Kayak Symposium Paddlers of all skill levels are welcome to participate in […]
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Door County History in Pictures: 1940s Marching Band
A marching band in downtown Sturgeon Bay, circa the 1940s according to the cars. Photo courtesy of the Door County Historical Museum, 18 North 4th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Open 10 am – 4:30 pm daily, May 1 through Oct. 31.
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Burning Cow Music Festival Returns July 21 – 23
It started with a vision and ended with a burning cow. And this summer, for three days, it will once again transform the grounds of the Door Devils Motorcycle Club into an eclectic showcase of original music and tantalizing food. The second annual Burning Cow Music Festival will return to Sturgeon Bay from July 21 […]
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This is Charlotte, a one-year-old Pitbull mix. She came to the Door County Humane Society (DCHS) as a surrender in April because her family could no longer care for her. Once people lay eyes on her they immediately notice her stunning pewter coat. It’s not only gorgeous, but it also feels extremely soft and velvety. […]
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Stolen Storage Unit Returned to Habitat for Humanity
The tiny house/storage unit that was reported stolen from Habitat for Humanity in Sturgeon Bay has been found. However, tools and other items remain missing. The theft is under investigation by the Sturgeon Bay Police Department.
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DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The Common Council meets at noon on July 5. The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board meets at 4 pm on July 7. Town of Gibraltar: The town board meets at 7 pm on July 6. Town of Liberty Grove: The town board meets at 7 pm on July 6. […]