Category: Community
Door County community news from the Peninsula Pulse. Find information about health programs, fundraisers, announcements, and more to keep you in the loop in your community.
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Learn About Medicare with the ADRC
On Jan. 9, 1-3 pm, the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Door County will host the educational program “The A, B, C & Ds of Medicare: Understanding Your Medicare Options.” The ADRC is the community’s source for unbiased, up-to-date Medicare information. Whether you are Medicare eligible or approaching the age when you will […]
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Champion Shrine Celebrates Feast of Epiphany Jan. 6
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help will celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany and Blessing of the Chalk on Sunday, Jan. 6. Epiphany, also known as the Feast of the Three Kings, is celebrated 12 days after Christmas in remembrance of the Three Kings, or Wise Men, who visited Jesus. “Epiphany is […]
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5 Big Things for Door County: Pulse Podcast
Andrew Kleidon and Myles Dannhausen wrap up 2018 and look forward to 5 big events happening in Door County in 2019.
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Kitchens, Olsen Wrap Up School Funding Initiative
After nine public hearings held across the state, representing what Rep. Joel Kitchens calls “the most extensive discussion of educational funding in a very long time,” the Blue Ribbon Commission on School Funding that Kitchens co-chaired with Sen. Luther Olsen moves on to its next step: recommendations for legislative action on school funding. “We traveled […]
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News From This Week’s Past: Boots Full of Feet
All items are from the Door County Library’s newspaper archives, and they appear in the same form as they were first published, including misspellings and grammatical errors. The Expositor January 2, 1874 Messrs. S. Wead and J. Solway had 20 nets; set in 18 fathoms of water. On Christmas day, the ice moved and dragged […]
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Egg Harbor Historical Society Presents Program on Dr. Horace Eames
Giz Herbst and the Egg Harbor Historical Society will present a free program on the life of Dr. Horace Franklin Eames on Jan. 7, 1 pm at the Kress Pavilion. This program will focus on the first 15 years of Eames’ life, and the series will continue on the following three Mondays in January.Dr. Eames […]
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Survey Open for Legislative Days
The Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) is seeking ideas for issues to put on the table for this year’s Door/Kewaunee Legislative Days. A survey is now available online for people to submit ideas for the session. That survey can be accessed here and will be open until Jan. 25. Every two years, business owners, […]
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VIDEO: 2018 Door County Cherry Drop in Sister Bay
More than one thousand people packed the corner of Hwy 42 and Maple Drive on the hill in Sister Bay for the 2018 New Year’s Eve Cherry Drop, Dec. 31, 2018. The event put on by 106.9 The Lodge FM and the Sister Bay Advancement Association has quickly become a trademark Sister Bay event to […]
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OBITUARY: Judith “Judy” Porter
Judith “Judy” Porter, 82, of Sturgeon Bay, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018 at home with her husband by her side. She was born Jan. 18, 1936 in Rhinelander, the daughter of the late John Orval and Lily Ann Schultz. She attended Rhinelander High School and was the first woman ever […]
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On Dec. 30, Ephraim Moravian Church will hold a service called “Lessons and Carols”at 10 am. This service format began in 1880 when a bishop in Cornwall (later the Archbishop of Canterbury) gave the nine lessons in the fall of humanity and the birth of Jesus, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols. The service […]
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The Egg Harbor Historical Society (EHHS) will present 12 free programs on Mondays during January, February and March at the Kress Pavilion. The programs begin at 1 pm. During the January meetings, the society will have “appointments” with Egg Harbor’s Doctor Eames. The remaining programs have been planned and will be announced at a later […]
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The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center (SBVC) is looking for artists to embellish an Adirondack chair or create a chair of their own for the inaugural CHAIRries street-art program, which will be presented by the SBVC and Associated Bank. Chairs will be displayed throughout Sturgeon Bay starting May 2019. Artists are encouraged to apply for this […]
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This 6-month-old might look a typical tabby you’ve seen a hundred times before, but her personality is one-in-a-million. Kit is a fun, confident cat who loves attention, cuddles and playtime. She will greet you at the door, curl up on your lap and give you so much love in return. Like all cats at the […]
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Parent Playgroup Meets at Hope Church
Door County Parents’ Playgroup meets every Thursday at Hope Church in Sturgeon Bay, 10 am – 12 pm. All parents and caregivers of small children are welcome regardless of race, sex, religion or sexual orientation. Refreshments are potluck, and coffee is always provided. Healthy Way of Sturgeon Bay also helps to sponsor snacks. Parents meet […]
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News From This Week’s Past: Santa Claus and American Flags
All items are from the Door County Library’s newspaper archives, and they appear in the same form as they were first published, including misspellings and grammatical errors. The Expositor December 26, 1873 The Fort Howard Monitor displays good taste by selecting its editorials from our columns. We might retaliate, but, aside from its plagiarisms, there’s […]
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Tavern League Makes Donation to P.A.T.H.
The Tavern League of Door County donated $200 to P.A.T.H. The gift was supplemented by a matching donation from the Tavern League of Wisconsin.
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Eastern Star Group Donates to Therapy Dog Program
The Sturgeon Bay Eastern Star Group, Honor Chapter #1, donated $250 to the Therapy Dogs Program at Sturgeon Bay Schools. The program provides therapy dogs for kids in crisis situations and as reading companions. Some kids are reluctant to read aloud to their peers but will happily read to the therapy dog. A representative of […]
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Nicolet National Foundation Contributes to Door-Tran Vehicle Repair Grant Program
Nicolet National Bank employees choose to support various causes throughout the community through contributions made to the Nicolet National Foundation. Recently, they found Door-Tran’s Vehicle Repair Grant Program to be a worthy cause to support. Jane Jandrin, branch manager at Nicolet National Bank’s Brussels branch, presented a check for $1,000 to Nikki Voight, mobility manager […]
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A Day in the Life of a Victim Advocate
by Jamie Craig, Door County Program Coordinator, Sexual Assault Center, Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin The accompanying graphic describes a sample day in the life of a victim advocate. The Sexual Assault Center works closely with many community organizations, and community collaboration is necessary for victims of sexual assault to heal and succeed in life. […]
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Substance-use Discussed in Documentary Shown at the Kress Pavilion
Written Off, a Wisconsin-based documentary about one man’s struggle with a substance-use disorder, will be shown Jan. 10 at the Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor. The event will begin at 5 pm with a light meal, and the film will begin at 5:30 pm, followed by a panel discussion with people who are in recovery. […]