Category: Education
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TAP Workshop Seeks Participants
Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) is looking for adults and students from middle and high school for Right to Live, a workshop created and directed by Habibah Sheikh. Rehearsals begin mid-January 2019 with performances March 1–3, 2019. Guest artist Sheikh will present a multi-week voice, movement and performance workshop centered on the real narratives from refugee and […]
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NWTC Innovation Center Offers Personal Care Worker Certificate
A 30-hour Personal Care Worker Certificate Program is available this winter at the NWTC Learning and Innovation Center in partnership with Nicolet National Bank. The class will meet from 9 am – 3 pm on five consecutive Fridays, beginning Feb. 15, 2019. Participants will learn skills for providing personal in-home and facility-based health care, including […]
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USDA Investing in Healthcare Infrastructure Improvements
Wisconsin Rural Development State Director Frank Frassetto announced that USDA is investing $501 million in 60 projects to help improve health care infrastructure and services in rural communities nationwide through the Community Facilities direct loan program. The project will enhance access and delivery of health care for an expanded regional area, providing crucial local health […]
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Apple User Groups Meets Dec. 6
The Apple User Group meets on the first Thursday of every month; the next meeting is Dec. 6, 1-3 pm. Meetings are held at the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) located at 916 N. 14th Avenue in Sturgeon Bay. Sessions are open to the public at no charge and while the primary focus will […]
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Learn About Stroke Symptoms with the ADRC
On Dec. 4, 12:45 pm, the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Door County will host an educational program on stroke signs, symptoms, prevention and treatment options. Rachel Reas, RN of Aurora BayCare Medical Clinic will present, “Stroke Awareness: Because It Matters!” Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the US and […]
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Cellcom Awards $1,400 to Sturgeon Bay School Greenhouse
Cellcom has awarded a $1,400 Green Gift to Sturgeon Bay School District to purchase grow lighting for its greenhouse project. “Our greenhouse will provide a special learning opportunity throughout the school year,” said Natalie Townsend, Family and Consumer Sciences educator. “By growing food, students will be exposed to agricultural practices on a small scale, explore […]
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Intimate Partner Sexual Assault
by Samantha Bouressa, Program Supervisor, Family Services Sexual Assault Center It’s been more than a year since a seemingly simple hashtag triggered an avalanche of accusations against powerful men. While the #MeToo Movement has given strength and courage for many survivors to share their stories, we are only seeing the tip of the iceberg with […]
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Lori Somatics Offers New Clinical Education Class
In November, Lori Strantz, certified Clinical Somatic Educator and owner of Lori Somatics & Massage Therapy in Ephraim, offers a new six-week Clinical Somatic Education class series. This series of classes will target the areas of the body that are affected by stress, anxiety and injury through floor-based and gentle movements. Classes are beneficial for […]
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Last CPR/AED Class of 2018 on Nov. 15
The Sister Bay & Liberty Grove Fire Department is partnering with the American Safety & Health Institute to offer classes to educate the community in the proper method of using an AED and performing CPR. The four-hour class will teach infant, child and adult CPR and offers a two-year certification. The class is $25 per […]
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School Referendums All Pass, Sternard Wins Sheriff’s Race
Door County turned out in droves in Tuesday’s midterm election. County-wide 83 percent of registered voters cast ballots, up 5 percentage points over the 2014 midterms, and almost equal to the 2016 presidential election. For complete Door County election results click here>> Sevastopol Voters Say Yes Sevastopol school district residents voted in favor of two […]
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Dr. Filar Presents Program on Glaucoma for CHIP
Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs with an upcoming presentation, “Glaucoma Diagnosis and Treatment Options” on Nov. 4, 4 pm at First Baptist Church in Sister Bay. The speaker, Dr. Paul Filar, is a board certified optometrist from Peninsula Vision Care in Sturgeon Bay. Northern Door Health & Wellness […]
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ADRC Hosts Program on Sleep and Chronic Pain
The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Door County will host “Sleep And Chronic Pain” on Nov. 12, 1 pm. Fifty to 70 percent of adults with chronic pain suffer from sleep issues. Understanding the relationship of poor sleep and chronic pain is important to your overall quality of life. Join Sue Exworthy, MSW, […]
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USDA Launches Interactive Data Tool to Address Opioid Epidemic
Wisconsin Rural Development State Director Frank Frassetto announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched an interactive data tool to help community leaders build grassroots strategies to address the opioid epidemic. “Local leaders throughout the state of Wisconsin have been working diligently to combat the opioid crisis,” Frassetto said. “USDA is taking […]
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Memory Café features Honor Flight on Nov. 5 Program
On Nov. 5 Dennis Skahen will present a program at the Memory Café at the Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church. The program is about an “Old Glory Honor Flight,” which he attended. The mission of the Honor Flight is to transport America’s veterans to Washington D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honor the service and […]
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Nov. 15 Final Opportunity for AED/CPR Class
The Sister Bay & Liberty Grove Fire Department is partnering with the American Safety & Health Institute to offer classes to educate the community in the proper method of using an AED and performing CPR. The four-hour class will teach infant, child and adult CPR and offers a two-year certification. The class is $25 per […]
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Apple User Group Meets at ADRC
The Apple User Group will meet on the first Thursday of every month. The next meeting is Nov. 1, 1-3 pm. Meetings are held at the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) located at 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Sessions are open to the public at no charge. The primary focus is iPads/iPhones (iOS), […]
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Wood Orchard Follows Footsteps of Therma-Tron-X
Following the example set by the Andreae family and Therma-Tron-X, Inc. with their generous offer to finance an addition to the science department, if the Sevastopol School referendum passes, Wood Orchard has offered an additional sum of money to support the building proposal. Jeff Wood and his father grow apples primarily in the Sevastopol School […]
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AED/CPR Certification, Last Class of the Year
The Sister Bay & Liberty Grove Fire Department is partnering with the American Safety & Health Institute to offer classes to educate the community in the proper method of using an AED and performing CPR. The four-hour class will teach infant, child and adult CPR and offers a two-year certification. The class is $25 per […]
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YMCA Offers Diabetes Assessment
During National Diabetes Awareness Month, the Door County YMCA encourages county residents to learn their risks for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and to take preventive steps to reduce their chances of developing the disease. “As one of the leading community-based charities committed to improving the health of Door County, the Y wants all people […]
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Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs with an upcoming presentation, “Glaucoma Diagnosis and Treatment Options,” on Nov. 4, 4 pm. The speaker, Dr. Paul Filar, is a board certified optometrist from Peninsula Vision Care in Sturgeon Bay. The program is held at First Baptist Church, Sister Bay. Northern Door […]