Category: Education
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Learn to Tutor with Literacy Door County
Literacy Door County (LDC) will host tutor training sessions in September for individuals interested in tutoring through the organization. The goal of LDC is to provide one-on-one tutoring in English for adults. Training sessions are held on Sept. 11, 4-6 pm, and Sept. 20, 4-6 pm. Attendance at both sessions is required. Prior teaching experience […]
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Southern Door Sponsors Fab Lab Workshops
The Southern Door Fab Lab will once again be open to community members. The district is sponsoring a 10-week workshop on Wednesday nights from 6-8 pm from Sept. 12 – Nov. 14 for interested adults. Additional open lab time may be added to meet the needs of the participants. The first two sessions are training […]
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St. Paul’s School Undergoes Renovations
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School in Algoma will open a new Early Childhood Center at their school campus in time for the start of the 2018/2019 school year. The school has been going through a renovation process this summer, which also includes new administration offices and an early childhood playground, designed for children ages […]
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The Maplewood-Forestville Lions Club recently donated $1,000 to Door County Habitat for Humanity (DCHH). The donation from the club will help families in the county acquire and own decent and affordable housing. DCHH was created in 1993 by a group of individuals concerned about the lack of decent affordable housing in the county. Since then, […]
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Sister Bay & Liberty Grove Fire Dept. Hold CPR Classes
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 teaches infant, child and adult CPR and offers a two-year certification. The class is $25 per person […]
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Doulagivers of Door County Hosts Two Programs
Doulagivers of Door County continue their monthly program, “Dying to Talk,” on Aug. 21 at 5:30 pm. It is co-hosted with End of Life Doula VJR. Join this community gathering to discuss dying. Learn about what an End of Life Doula is and how much of an impact they can have during the dying process. Share […]
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Sturgeon Bay High School Orientation Scheduled for Aug. 27
Parents and guardians of the Sturgeon Bay High School incoming freshman class are invited to an orientation session on Aug. 27 at 7 pm. Orientation is held in the auditorium at 1230 Michigan St. Students are welcome but not required to attend. The orientation begins with a presentation about Sturgeon Bay High School and information […]
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Alzheimer’s the Focus of Sept. 9 CHIP
Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs with an upcoming presentation, “Keep Your Brain Healthy.” On Sept. 9 come hear Lynn Polacek, RN, MS tell how lifestyle factors can decrease your risk of Alzheimer’s. Learn about specific research-based strategies that can make a positive impact on your cognitive function. Northern […]
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Another Successful Back-to-School Fair
Smiling faces beamed the morning of Aug. 4 – smiling faces of both students and volunteers taking part in the annual Back-to-School Fair held at Sturgeon Bay High School and sponsored by Altrusa International of Door County. The event is a well-oiled machine that runs efficiently due to the Altrusa volunteers and their friends who […]
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During the Fourth of July holiday, Door County Medical Center’s Urgent Care opened its doors, showcasing a state-of-the-art facility designed to improve service for walk-in patients with acute needs. Open 12 hours a day, 365 days a year, these improvements make an exceptional facility even more accessible to the community. Within the new facility are […]
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Final Registration Days for Sturgeon Bay High School
The final registration date for Sturgeon Bay High School is Aug. 14, 12-7 pm in the High School Commons. All public school students regardless of grade level should register. Completion of registration materials and payment of fees are taken care of at that time. Those unable to register on either of these two dates should […]
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Georgia Feldman Awarded Environmental Scholarship
Sturgeon Bay resident Georgia Feldman has been awarded a Lowenstine Honors Scholarship to attend Conserve School in Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin for the fall semester of 2018. This scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis to students who demonstrate exemplary academic achievement, character, and a commitment to environmental stewardship. Feldman has spent the last two […]
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Families and visitors in Door County, seeking end of the summer fun and activities, can bring the kids to the second Safe Kids Day, a free and interactive program that teaches important safety lessons at the Door County Fairgrounds on Aug. 18 from 10 am – 2 pm. This year Safe Kids Day will partner […]
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Sevastopol Committee Recommends $25.1 Million Option for School Renovation
The Sevastopol School Board will be asked at its Aug. 16 meeting to place two referenda on the November ballot – a $25.1 million option to replace and renovate aging portions of the piecemealed school and a request to approve $2 million in operational costs for two years. That was the conclusion of Sevastopol’s Citizens […]
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On July 28, the Door County Historical Museum (DCHM) will present a program by Tom Mulinix commemorating the Salvation Army Doughnut Girls during World War I. Mulinix is a Door County resident and a long-time employee of the Salvation Army. The first women to serve on the front lines for the U.S. Army were from […]
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Join Savory Spoon Cooking School for the “Flower Power” class Aug. 4 at 9:30 am. Participants will learn how to create and design a floral arrangement with instruction from local guest floral designer Heidi Stodola. She uses in-season, locally grown flowers. The cost is $65, including light refreshments and a floral arrangement to take home. […]
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Raptors Visit Door Shakespeare
Open Door Bird Sanctuary visits Door Shakespeare on July 31 at 6:30 pm as part of Will In The Woods, a free education initiative sponsored by Door County Medical Center. The sanctuary, which provides homes on it 34-acre estate for non-releasable birds of prey, will bring raptors commonly used in falconry during Elizabethan times to […]
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Gibraltar Semester Two Honor Rolls
Middle School Honor Roll: Elijah Adler, Aidan Anschutz, John Blossom, Carl Burgess, Rylan Caldecott, Annelise Casanas, Anthony Casanas, Taylor Chomeau, Nicholas Davis, Will Friedenfels, Molly Hansen, Mateo Jauregui, Victor Jauregui, Ty Johnson, Logan Kelly, Carter Krause, Kiki Kubala, Kaden Lettie, Samuel Lindenberg, Finley Lorenz, Joshua Matson, Rachel Matson, Aiden Neal, Leif Olson, Evan Rank, Jacob […]
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Door County Schools Receive $75,000 Grant for Mental Health Services
The Door County Consortium of schools – including all the districts in the county – was awarded $75,000 to provide school-based mental health services. They were among 64 school districts in the state sharing in $3.25 million in state grant funding. All of the funded projects involve collaboration with community mental health providers and other […]
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The Door County Historical Society’s (DCHS) theme for this year – barns – continues with a day-long tour of seven unique Door County barns. This year’s Door County Barn History Day is July 21. Guests will tour, stop and explore seven different barns and stop along the route to learn about another dozen. The tour […]