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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Server of the Week: Katie Faulkner
Meet one of the curators of Bargains’ treasures galore, The wonderful Katie Faulkner, a dedicated volunteer since 2004. Posted in the back room to accept and price what you donate Her ability to multitask is certainly first-rate! More than 6,000 hours volunteered, now that is dedication! Did I mention it earned her a […]
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Library Director Becca Berger Retires
It has been a storied career punctuated by the ever-changing landscape of books and technology, a career at an institution with its fair share of ups and downs and one that has made it through those challenges to now be celebrated as a hub of many communities. After two decades leading the Door County Library […]
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Barney recently came into the Door County Humane Society (DCHS) as a stray. This handsome boy weighs about 60 pounds and is a lab/husky mix. Barney is approximately 6 years old. He has a unique black coat with dark brown fur around his neck and white on his chest. This young man is playful and […]
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Obituary: Virginia Marie Splingaire
Virginia Marie Splingaire, 84, of Brussels, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 at home. She was born Feb. 11, 1932 in Green Bay to Chester and Jenny Amenson. On June 2, 1951, she married Edward J. Splingaire in Green Bay and they were married for 63 years. He preceded her in death […]
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Stephen John Reinke, 70, died suddenly on Tuesday January 3, 2017 at Door County Medical Center after suffering an apparent heart attack at home. Steve was born March 24, 1946 in Marinette, WI, graduated from Marinette High School in 1964, and received a B.S. in Marketing from U.W. Oshkosh in 1968. Following a stint in […]
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James McLeod Thorp (Finn), age 89 died peacefully at Good Samaritan Scandia Village on January 2, 2017. Jim was born to the late Merle and Edna (McLeod) Thorp on September 27, 1927. Upon graduating from Gibraltar High School he enlisted in the US Army during World War II. When he returned to Fish Creek he […]
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Obituary: Robert Charles Stierna
Robert Charles Stierna set sail from his earthly port of call surrounded by friends and family in the early hours of 2017. Born in Wadena, Minnesota on May 2, 1946 to Arnos and Hilda Stierna, Robert was a 2nd-generation Finnish-American. Bob married Patsy Buell June 8, 1967 and they spent their honeymoon summer working at […]
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Obituary: Marilyn Ann Cunningham
Marilyn Ann Cunningham, 83, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, died January 1, 2017 in Wausau. She was born July 29, 1933 in Hammond, IN, the daughter of the late Ernest William and Marguerite Ann (Holtz) Lietzan. Marilyn was a graduate of Purdue University, majoring in Home Economics. She married Marshall Evans Cunningham on June 25, 1955, […]
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Everyone Welcome to First Meeting of Door County Thrive
Could Door County be one of the next pioneering communities to pave the way in the areas of renewable and sustainable living? There are many people within the Door County community wanting to organize change, speaking up about climate change, seeking out alternative power sources, growing and buying local food, using local resources, recycling, composting […]
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P.A.T.H. and Autism Support of Door County Team Up for Bowling Fundraiser
P.A.T.H. (Promoting Access to Help for Families with Special Needs) and Autism Support of Door County is teaming up for a “Fun”draiser at Apple Valley Lanes on Jan. 14. This will be a fun-filled afternoon for the entire family. There will be door prizes, 50/50 raffle, golf tee raffle, restaurant raffle, bag raffles, kid’s corner, […]
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UUF’s Movies that Matter Series Screens ‘Making a Killing: Guns, Greed and The NRA’
On Jan. 17 at 4:30 pm, Making a Killing: Guns, Greed, and The NRA will be screened at the UU Fellowship. This film, directed by Robert Greenwald, tells the stories of how guns, and the billions made off of them, affect the lives of everyday Americans. It features personal stories from people across the country […]
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Cholesterol Screenings Offered by Door County Health Department
The Door County Health Department will hold cholesterol screenings on Jan. 18. If interested in a screening, fast for 12 hours before the test. Results include total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, glucose and triglycerides. The cost is $30. To schedule an appointment, call Marsha at 920.746.2255.
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Literacy Door County to Hold Tutor Training Sessions this January
Literacy Door County, an organization offering one-on-one adult literacy tutoring for anyone wanting to improve their English skills, is holding Tutor Training Sessions in January. Literacy includes the ability to speak, read and write in English and is critical in achieving personal freedom and enhancing personal and economic well-being. Literacy Door County trains their tutors […]
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Girl Scout Troop 4369 Made Donation to Toys for Tots Program this Holiday Season
Girl Scout Troop 4369 donated to “Toys For Tots” in December to help kids in need during the holiday season. The gifts, personally selected by the girls, were purchased with troop funds and with the girls’ own money. A large portion of the troop funds came from selling Girl Scout cookies. Cookie sales begin Jan. […]
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New Women’s Cancer Support Group Begins at Jak’s Place
Jak’s Place announces the start of a new Women’s Cancer Support Group. The group welcomes women who have been diagnosed with cancer and are in the process of cancer treatment or have completed treatment. The small confidential groups meet for six-week sessions Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Jak’s Place located at 820 […]
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Southern Door Fifth Graders Present ‘Willy Wonka, Jr.’ Jan. 26 & 27
Southern Door fifth graders present the annual musical on Jan. 26 & 27 at 7pm in the Southern Door Community Auditorium. Tickets are $6 and went on sale to the general public on Jan. 12. The musical this year is Willy Wonka, Jr. Wonka hides golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever […]
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Women’s Fund Presents Story Slam on Feb. 2 & 3
Join the Women’s Fund of Door County on Feb. 2 & 3 for an evening of “Tales of Our Lives – A Story Slam: Empowerment Through Performance.” A story slam is more than just storytelling. These are not stories for children, but rather a glimpse into the storytellers’ lives that describes how they’ve been transformed […]
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Registration Open for Peninsula Preschool’s Trivia Night
The Peninsula Preschool announces the date for their 14th Annual Trivia Night is Feb. 23. Alexander’s Restaurant in Fish Creek will host the evening. Doors open at 5:30 pm and trivia play starts at 6:30 pm. A smashing record of $12,207 was raised at the 2016 trivia night. The school was humbled and honored to […]
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Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign Has Record Year in Door County
The Salvation Army of Door County had a record-setting and milestone-setting 2016 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign thanks to the hard work and generosity of the community. In 2016, $52,633 was raised. This money stays local in Door County to help those in need. This is the first time that Door County broke the $50,000 milestone, […]
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Birch Creek Receives Wisconsin Arts Board Grant for 14th Consecutive Year
Birch Creek Music Performance Center received a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board’s Creation and Presentation program. Grant funds will provide operational and program support for the music education programs and public concerts of Birch Creek’s 42nd season in 2017. This is the fourteenth consecutive year that Birch Creek has received an Arts Board grant, […]