Category: Education
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The League of Women Voters of Door will sponsor a candidate forum to acquaint the public with Joel Kitchens and Roberta Thelen, candidates for the Wisconsin State Assembly District 1 seat. The forum is scheduled for Sept. 27, 6:30 – 8 pm, in the Sturgeon Bay City Council Chambers, 421 Michigan St. A forum is […]
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Mary Ellen Smith Presents Program on Dementia
The community is invited to attend a free one-hour educational session, presented by registered nurse Mary Ellen Smith, who will teach participants what they can do to lower their dementia risk. The program will cover common diseases that cause dementia, other conditions that mimic dementia, signs and symptoms, risk factors, strategies to maintain a healthy […]
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The Sister Bay & Liberty Grove Fire Department partners 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 cost is $25. Classes are […]
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Dying to Talk Meetings Cancelled in September
Dying to Talk, a monthly community event, has become a warm and comfortable place to share memories, thoughts and feelings related to death and dying. Since Get Real Café is moving to a new location, Dying to Talk will not be held in September as scheduled. Stay tuned for the new location, day, and time […]
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Miss Door County Now Accepting Applications
The Miss Door County Organization is now accepting applications for motivated, involved, talented young women who want to earn scholarship dollars in the 2019 Miss Door County and Miss Door County Outstanding Teen pageants. The 2019 pageant will be held Feb. 2, 4 pm in the Southern Door Community Auditorium. In addition, Miss Door County […]
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LWV Launches Nonpartisan Online Voter Guide
The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin (LWVW) launches the nonpartisan voter guide on VOTE411.org. This online resource provides information for the statewide elections to help Wisconsin voters navigate the voting process for the Nov. 6 election. VOTE411.org provides candidate information, voter registration tools, and other helpful Election Day information. The LWVW sent questionnaires to […]
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Southern Door School Budget Hearing on Sept. 17
The Southern Door County School District Annual Meeting & Budget Hearing will be held Sept. 17, 6:30 pm, in the high school library. Resolutions will be presented to district residents for transportation of students, board salaries, and the tax levy. Other information includes the treasurer’s report and audit summary, state of the district, and presentation […]
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DCMC Showcases Surgical Services with Demonstration
To showcase Door County Medical Center’s (DCMC) state-of-the-art surgical services, members of the community are invited to watch a robotic-assisted surgery demonstration on Oct. 4. Skilled surgeons will also provide free hernia screenings to any interested members of the public. This past winter, DCMC welcomed its newest member to the surgical services team, da Vinci […]
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Movies that Matter Explores Voting
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Ephraim continues their Movies that Matter series Sept. 18 with I Voted? This film is an in-depth examination of the United States election system. Discuss current election integrity. The after-movie discussion will be facilitated by a member of the League of Women Voters Door County. Jill Lau, current Door County […]
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Fish Creek Post Office Hosts Passport Fair
Planning to travel outside of the United States? Learn more about travel requirements for U.S. citizens or apply for your U.S. passport at the Passport Fair at the Fish Creek Post Office. The fair is Sept. 15, 8-11am. The Fish Creek Post Office is located at 4097 Main St Unit 2. For passport forms and […]
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Join Sarah Detweiler, Chair of and Associate Professor in the Art and Design program at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, for an overview of the research and application process. She will share the various types of art schools and programs, the differences between them, and why students might find one to be a better fit than […]
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Learn More About Studying Abroad with Rotary Youth Exchange
Local high school students and their parents are invited to learn more about spending a year abroad as an exchange student during the 2019/2020 school year at the Rotary Youth Exchange information meetings on Sept. 10 & 11. The Sturgeon Bay meeting begins at 5:30 pm, Sept. 11 at the Door County Public Library, located […]
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NWTC Holds Community Resource Fair
Need dental care or new eyeglasses? Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) Sturgeon Bay and the Door County community have a number of resources available for students and residents. Community members are invited to learn about area support and services at a Community Resource Fair on Sept. 12, 11 am-1 pm and 5-7 pm at NWTC […]
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Suicide Awareness Walks Starts National Suicide Prevention Week
Join the 3rd Annual Prevent Suicide Door County Nathan Wilson Coalition Awareness Walk on Sept. 10. The walk will start off National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 9-15. The walk starts at Martin Park in Sturgeon Bay. Gather at 5:30 pm and the walk begins at 5:45 pm. Free snacks, wristbands, carabiners, gun locks and prevention […]
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Brain Health Focus of September CHIP
Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs with an upcoming presentation, “Keep Your Brain Healthy.” On Sept. 9 hear Lynn Polacek RN, MS discuss how lifestyle factors decrease your risk of Alzheimer’s. Learn about specific research-based strategies that can make a positive impact on cognitive function. Northern Door Health & […]
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AED and CPR Classes Available in Sept. and Oct.
The Sister Bay & Liberty Grove Fire Department partners 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 cost is $25 to cover […]
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Southern Door County School District Hosts Open House
The Southern Door County School District hold a district wide open house from 4:30-7:30pm on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Students and families are invited in to meet teachers, bring supplies to classrooms, meet their bus drivers, learn about after-school opportunities, pay for lunch, and complete any remaining registration needs. Agencies sharing information for families include […]
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LWV Assists with Voter Registration
Members of the League of Women Voters of Door County will be at the Sturgeon Bay Library on Aug. 27, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm, to assist citizens in registering to vote. Explanations for filling out the form, help in locating clerk and polling places are provided. A copy of current proof of residence is […]
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Seminary Professor Speaks at Church of the Atonement
Prof. Steven Peay of Nashotah House Seminary will speak at 7 pm, Sept. 13, on “Being Oned with God: An Approach to Anglican Spirituality.” Holder of a doctorate from Saint Louis University, he is research professor of homiletics and church history at Nashotah. After leaving monastic life at Saint Vincent Archabbey in 1994, he devoted […]
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CCR Column: Hidden in Plain Sight
by Shelby Mitchell, Sex Trafficking Victim Advocate, Family Services, Sexual Assault Center Each day in Wisconsin, millions of us go about our daily routines of dropping children off at school, driving to work, grocery shopping or one of hundreds of other mundane tasks. We often move through the days in a rush to finish one […]