Category: Education
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Scholarship Funds Available to Door County Renaissance Faire Student Volunteers
The Door County Renaissance Development Group (DCRDG) is pleased to announce they will award $2,500 in scholarship funds this year. These funds in the amount of $500 each will be awarded to four individual students who are continuing their education. The final $500 award will go directly to the Door County school from which the […]
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Altrusa Receives Shopko Foundation Grant for Back-to-School Fair
Altrusa International of Door County is thrilled and grateful to announce the receipt of a Shopko Foundation grant of $500 for the 2016 Back-to-School Fair. This grant will be used for school supplies to be distributed at the August event held in Sturgeon Bay. The Shopko Foundation’s Community Charitable Grant Program has generously supported Altrusa’s […]
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Boys & Girls Club Members Mind Their Manners at Tea Party
No elbows were seen on the tables at the special tea party held on May 5 for a group of Boys & Girls Club members. During April, Club members had an option to attend a weekly session discussing etiquette, table manners and basic social skills. Those girls and boys who completed all four sessions of […]
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Lois Staege Named DKREA Outstanding Volunteer
During the week of May 2 – 6, National Teacher Appreciation Week, The Door-Kewaunee Retired Educators’ Association (DKREA) presented a “thank you” gift to all public school employees in both Door and Kewaunee counties. It included a bookmark and a pen from the DKREA to thank employees for their dedication and commitment to public education. […]
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Southern Door Students Recognized for Academic and Artistic Achievement
Southern Door students have recently received recognition for their many achievements. Southern Door students were chosen for the Bay Area Musician’s Honor Choir. The following students were selected: Dennis Counard, Brooke Dantoin, Jolene Feeney, Cameron Friehe, Devin George, Erika Haberli, Anna LeBrun, Matthew Martinez-Garcia, Dustin McKinnon, Ben Richling, Maddie Weatherwax and Porsha Warwick. Congratulations to […]
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Door-Kewaunee Retired Educators’ Association Represented at WREA Meeting
Members of the Wisconsin Retired Educators’ Association (WREA) recently met in five locations throughout the state: Rice Lake, Appleton, Black River Falls, Port Washington and Baraboo. Jesse Harness, Kathy Frisk, Charlie Frisk and Ellen Mathu represented the Door-Kewaunee Retired Educators’ Association (DKREA). In addition to exchanging up-to-date information, the meeting also highlighted educational challenges and […]
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Fuel Creativity with Rogue Children’s Theater Camp
Is your child dreaming about a great summer adventure? To help bring dreams to life for children in our community, Rogue Theater has created a Children’s Theater Camp. Rogue’s dedicated performing artists work with young people to not only develop their theater arts skills but also to increase their creativity. Theater games and exercises will […]
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Gibraltar Sixth Graders Share Poetry at Slam
This month, Gibraltar School’s sixth graders are holding a poetry slam fundraiser in the Door Community Auditorium on May 27, 2:30 – 4:30 pm. For the past couple weeks, the sixth graders have been studying teen activism and recently began to write different forms of poetry. Now, at the end of this unit, they would […]
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Knights of Columbus Sponsors Spaghetti Dinner for Gibraltar Band and Choir Students
The Knights of Columbus Council #4896 will sponsor a Music and Spaghetti Dinner on May 18 at the Fish Creek Grill. This event is a fundraiser for Gibraltar band and choir students currently enrolled in seventh through tenth grade, who will go on the 2018 Disney Trip. The all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be served from […]
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Patrick O’Hern and James Flanigan Inducted into Southern Door Alumni Hall of Fame
Southern Door County School District will hold its fourth annual Alumni Hall of Fame Ceremony on May 13 at 1:30 pm in the Southern Door Community Auditorium. The public is invited to attend the ceremony. The district will honor Patrick (Pat) O’Hern (Class of 1969) and former NFL defensive tackle James (Jim) Flanigan (Class of […]
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Tickets Available for Northern Door Children’s Center Spring Gala
Northern Door Children’s Center (NDCC) is celebrating spring with the theme of “Moonlight Sonata” at the 16th Annual Spring Gala. In addition to the trademark silent auction and raffle for classroom-donated theme baskets, the gala offers delicious food, a wonderful selection of wines, and live music for guests to enjoy. This year is especially meaningful, […]
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Area Girl Scouts Come Together for Tea Party
On April 30, Gibraltar Girl Scout Troops hosted a tea party at Gordon Lodge in Baileys Harbor for the Door and Kewaunee County service area. The Alice in Wonderland-themed party was attended by 13 troops with a total of 80 Girl Scouts. It was an honor to have Miss Door County, Hope Copiskey and Miss […]
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NWTC Open House Seeks Northern Door Expansion
The idea for a community kitchen has been percolating in the Town of Liberty Grove for several years, but the idea took an exciting new turn when a contingent of Liberty Grove residents met with officials at the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Town Board Chair John Lowry and Supervisor Nancy Goss were joined by town […]
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Nature Boy: The Wonder of Roy Lukes
Roy Lukes has made immeasurable contributions to all those who love the Door Peninsula. Here’s a look at the life of the man behind the byline.
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Sturgeon Bay Student Recognized at Norbertine Leadership & Service Awards
St. Norbert College, De Pere, recognized its exceptional student leaders at the 38th annual Norbertine Leadership & Service Awards on Saturday, April 30, in a ceremony held in the Michels Commons Ballroom on the college campus. The Norbertine Leadership & Service Awards were given to students – along with some faculty and staff members – […]
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Ephraim Fire Museum Opens for the 2016 Season
Members of the Ephraim Fire Department are doing their annual spring cleanup of the Historical Ephraim Fire Museum. The museum has become a destination for travelers in the summer, and is a hit with children as they view the old fire engines and fire gear. The museum will open the first weekend in May for the […]
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Register Your Kids Now for Art on the Wild Side Day Camp
Ministry Door County Medical Center’s Art on the Wild Side Day Camp for children ages 6 to 12 offers weeks of fun in three locations…for free. The Peg Egan PAC, the Southern Door Community Auditorium and Algoma’s Perry Park will offer a free visual and performing arts summer day camp for children focusing on music, […]
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Students Awarded at Annual Miller Salon
The Miller Art Museum revealed the award winners of the 42nd annual Salon of Door County High School Art during a public reception April 25. The art teachers presented Certificates of Participation to all participating student artists. Curator of Exhibits and Collections Deborah Rosenthal presented cash awards: $100 Awards of Excellence went to Cara Reisen […]
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Open House on NWTC Learning Center Expansion
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is holding an open house from 10 am to 2 pm on May 7 at the Liberty Grove Town Hall. Information will be provided on a potential learning center/business assistance facility. There will also be mobile learning labs, hands-on educational activities and food from local vendors. To provide input on establishing […]
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College Planning Event at Southern Door
If part of your child’s future includes post-secondary education, you may have questions about loans, scholarships, and the lasting effects your child may endure as a result of the cost of an education beyond high school. A special event is scheduled that may assist you in answering your questions. On Monday, May 2, Guy McCauley […]