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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Rotary Club Awards $28,300 in Scholarships to Local Students
The Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay has awarded $28,300 in scholarships to 2018 graduates of Door County high schools. Seventeen graduating seniors were awarded scholarships in recognition of their volunteer, personal, and academic achievements. The Service Above Self Academic Scholarship is presented to outstanding students who successfully enroll in post-secondary education at a four-year college […]
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Habitat for Humanity Raises $2,000 Running For a Cause
Door County Habitat for Humanity is grateful to Tim Kowols, Kay Smith, Mary Van Dyke, and David Van Dyke for raising money while participating in the Nicolet Bay 5K and Door County Half Marathon. All four participated in the Run for a Cause program, raising money and awareness prior to the race, and sporting shirts […]
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Melody Hargis Earns Jody Boes Scholarship
During National Nurses Week the Jody Boes Scholarship, set up in 2017 by Bill and Pam Welter, was awarded to Melody Hargis. The scholarship provides nurses pursuing an advanced degree at either the Master’s or Doctorate level with $2,500 to apply toward their tuition. Hargis has been a nurse at Door County Medical Center (DCMC) […]
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Open Door Pride Festival June 23
On March 11, PFLAG – the nation’s largest and oldest organization uniting families and allies with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) – celebrated 45 years since its founding in New York City. PFLAG Sturgeon Bay/Door County has been an active chapter for 21 years this month. Since its founding, PFLAG has […]
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Presentation on Recognizing Human Trafficking May 23
The public is invited to attend “Recognizing Human Trafficking,” presented by Carl Waterstreet, Special Agent, Department of Justice – Division of Criminal Investigation. This 90-minute presentation follows up on the film, Stopping Traffic, and takes the attendees a bit deeper, with statistics, myths/facts of trafficking, what to watch for and what to do. Attendees will […]
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Kewaunee Rural Safety Day May 23
Before kids head out on summer break, UW-Extension of Kewaunee County and Kewaunee County Public Health Department host the 22nd Annual Rural Safety Day, May 23. Since this event first began in 1997, it continues to grow each year. It is now educating approximately 300 third grade students from Kewaunee County public and parochial schools […]
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Gov. Walker Declares May 2018 Trauma-Informed Care Awareness Month
Gov. Scott Walker declared May 2018 as Trauma-Informed Care Awareness Month and May 22, 2018 as Trauma-Informed Care Day in Wisconsin. When the Governor signed the proclamation, he stated, “Trauma-Informed Care is a way to improve the lives of children and families throughout Wisconsin. With the leadership of my wife, First Lady Tonette Walker, our […]
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Dental Group Donates to Altrusa Back-to-School Fair
Altrusan Ann Knight announces that Altrusa’s Back-to-School Fair is the recipient of a generous grant from the Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation’s Smile Program. The Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation awarded the 2018 Fair with 720 age specific, Oral B toothbrushes, and Crest toothpaste to go with the toothbrushes. The estimated value of this award is $1,200 […]
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Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs with an upcoming presentation, “Door-Tran.” Kim Gilson, Door-Tran volunteer coordinator, will provide explanations of the various services available through public transportation, volunteer programs, voucher programs, and vehicle loans/grants. The program is scheduled for May 20, 4 pm at First Baptist Church in Sister […]
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Algoma Youth Club Hosts Free Dog Leash Clinic May 19
On May 19, 12:30 to 1:30 pm, dog owners are invited to a free leash manners clinic at the Algoma Youth Club. Everyone is welcome but please leave pets at home. The clinic is part of a fundraising effort for a microchip scanner for the Algoma Impound Facility, organized by Algoma High School sophomore Sadie […]
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CPR, AED Classes in Sister Bay
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 cost is $25 per person […]
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Brandy Miettenen, Lamyra Adams Receive Herb Kohl Scholarships
A $10,000 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation 2018 Initiative Scholarship was presented to Sturgeon Bay High School senior Brandy Miettenen at a recognition luncheon hosted by Herb Kohl, Wisconsin philanthropist and businessman. The Herb Kohl Initiative Scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated a high level of motivation, have shown strong promise for achieving success in college […]
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Algoma Raises Awareness for Mental Health
The Live Algoma Emotional Well-being Workgroup and UW-Extension educators have partnered to increase awareness about the importance of mental and emotional well-being and to reduce the stigma around mental illness. The community has come together to offer many supportive programs and activities. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the group aims to build public […]
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Daniel Kane Hired as Director of EMS Communications
Daniel Kane was hired as director of the newly created Emergency Management – Communications Department for the county. He started his new role May 7. This new department will be located at the Justice Center and will manage Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management for the County. Daniel comes from the City of Appleton Health […]
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Door County Community Foundation Purchases Nicolet Bank Building
The Door County Community Foundation announced it has purchased the former Baylake Conference Center and Clock Tower property from Nicolet National Bank. “Downtown Sturgeon Bay has had some rough news in recent months,” said Bret Bicoy, president and CEO of the Door County Community Foundation. “Yet we strongly believe that Door County’s largest downtown district […]
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Egg Harbor Historical Society Places Sign at Sunnypoint Gardens
The Egg Harbor Historical Society (EHHS) recently placed the second of its historic school signs, this one at Sunnypoint Gardens. Why Sunnypoint Gardens? Because directly across the highway is one of five schools that served the residents of the township of Egg Harbor for many years, Sunny Point School, District #4 from 1883 to 1965. […]
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The Door County Medical Center Auxiliary will host a recruitment and recognition event at the CenterPointe Marina Clubhouse on May 22, 5 to 7 pm. Come find out what the auxiliary does in the community, learn more about volunteer opportunities and have fun. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. To RSVP, contact Robin Hamm-Jackson […]
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Sevastopol High School Fundraiser May 19
A Sevastopol High School scholarship fundraiser takes place May 19 at the Valmy Happy Hour from 11 am to 9 pm. A percentage of all food and drink orders will help fund the Sevastopol Extraordinary Volunteerism (SEV) Scholarship Fund. The fund was started two years ago by several women from the class of 1973. There […]
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Washington Island Rec Center Open House May 19
The Washington Island Mosling Recreation Center will host an Open House and Health Fair May 19, 12:30 – 2:30 pm. There will be demonstrations, information, screenings and refreshments. This event celebrates 30 years of the Mosling Recreation Center, and is co-sponsored by the Washington Island Community Health Program. Contributions accepted. Funds given to the Rec […]
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Egg Harbor Library Ribbon Cutting May 19
Join the Village of Egg Harbor and the Door County Library to celebrate the ribbon cutting and grand opening of Egg Harbor’s new Community Center and Library. With a curated carnival of activities, join the celebration May 19, 9:30 am to 3 pm. Kicking off with a ribbon cutting ceremony, the event features free activities, […]