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.
-
Maritime Museum Holds Successfull Jingle, Jingle, Mix & Mingle Event
Highlighted by one of its largest turnouts in its five-year history, Door County Maritime Museum’s Merry-Time Festival of Trees Jingle, Jingle, Mix & Mingle event was another huge success. The event held on Dec. 13 serves as the culmination for the month-long Merry-Time Festival in which the Sturgeon Bay museum is filled with trees and […]
-
SBVC Announces Moo-La-La and Christmas by the Bay Holiday Parade Winners
The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center (SBVC) is sharing the spirit of the season and gave away $1,000 to one lucky person in the Moo-La-La Giveaway. The annual Christmas By The Bay holiday parade kicked off celebrations on Nov. 19, with a total of 31 festive entries. The 2016 award-winning parade entries are: St. John Bosco […]
-
Martinez Studio On the Road this Winter
For the winter, Sandra and Wence Martinez, of Martinez Studio in Jacksonport, will head out west for some winter artwork retreats, including artist talks and pop-up shows. Sandra and Wence commented, “Door County is our little piece of heaven and our loving base here makes the travel possible and celebratory. We look forward to sharing […]
-
“Wild and Free” is the latest oil painting on linen by Judi Ekholm. The new painting is available for purchase. To see her latest paintings, visit ekholmgallery.com.
-
Smartphone Photography Workshop at Hillside Inn
Hillside Inn of Ephraim will hold Smartphone Photography Workshops on Jan. 21, 9-11:30 am and 1:30 – 4 pm. Smartphones have revolutionized the way people communicate and take photos, but few people know how to use these powerful cameras to their best potential. Chicago meteorologist and professional photographer Mike Caplan will share his knowledge behind […]
-
Framed: Santa in Baileys Harbor
He’s making his list and checking it twice! Keira Clark shares her wish list with Santa during Harbor Holidays in Baileys Harbor earlier this month. Photo by Len Villano.
-
This is Pickle, and the only thing she wants from Santa this year is a family to call her own. She has been living at Door County Humane Society (DCHS) since April of 2015 and is ready to have a true home that’s all her own. She’s not a big fan of other cats so […]
-
Pet Talk: Watch the Holiday Treats
Q: With the holidays here and doing entertaining, how can I convince my guests not to give any food to the dog and cat? Last year my dog got sick from eating too much food he shouldn’t have had. He loves to be out with the people, but I don’t want him getting sick again. […]
-
Obituary: Lillian (Paul) Hucek
Lillian (Paul) Hucek, 95, of DePere, formerly of Forestville, died December 20, 2016. She was born on May 27, 1921, in Luxemburg to William and Margaret (Kreilkamp) Paul. Lillian was a 1939 graduate from Luxemburg High School. She was employed at the Algoma Net Company and the Algoma Plywood office before her marriage to Frank […]
-
Diane Lynn Jome, 66, of Sturgeon Bay passed away at St. Vincent’s Hospital on December 16, 2016. She was born September 3, 1950 in Sturgeon Bay to Franklin and Agnes (Roble) Jome. Diane graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh with a B.A. in elementary education. She taught her whole career (34 years) in the […]
-
Jon C. Peterson, 77, died on Friday, December 16, 2016 at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay. Arrangements are being made for a Memorial Service to be held in early Summer. A Complete Notice will be made available when arrangements are completed.
-
Jean Marie Granius, 71, of Brussels, Wis., died Dec. 14, 2016, with her family at her side. Jean was born May 27, 1945, in Milwaukee, WI to Arthur & Ruth (Lauscher) Graf. She was the middle of 7 children. On June 20, 1964, she married Gerald C. Granius in Maplewood. Jean was a homemaker and retired from […]
-
Elvera Stultz Krajewski, 99, of Sister Bay, died Dec. 13, 2016, at the Meadows in Good Samaritan Scandia Village in Sister Bay. She was born on August 29, 1917 to Herman and Martha Knaack in Dunn County, Wisconsin. She attended Beyer Settlement Grade School and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1936. Elvera was married to […]
-
Obituary: James ‘Jim’ W. Willer, Sr.
James “Jim” W. Willer, Sr., 77, of Egg Harbor, and Marco Island, FL, formerly of Brookfield, died Dec. 12, 2016 at his home in Egg Harbor following a battle with cancer. He was born July 22, 1939 in Richland Center, the son of the late Kurt and Blanche (Berry) Willer. Jim was graduated from Messmer High […]
-
Katy and Chris Lau, Sturgeon Bay, are the parents of a daughter born on Dec. 12, 2016, at Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Maternal grandparents are Jill and Bruce Knaup, Brussels. Paternal grandparents are Shannon and Jeff Lau, Sturgeon Bay. Brittany and Joseph Meyer, Sturgeon Bay, are the parents of a daughter born on […]
-
Molina Healthcare Continues Partnership with Door County Medical Center
Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin recently announced that it will continue its provider network partnership with Door County Medical Center. The partnership allows Molina Marketplace and Medicaid members in Door County and Medicaid members in Kewaunee County to receive services at Door County hospitals, clinics, and urgent care centers. “We are pleased to continue our partnership […]
-
Donors Offer $7,000 Matching Challenge to Salvation Army
Two generous donors have stepped forward with a challenge of matching donations up to $7,000 for the last seven days of The Salvation Army Red Kettle Christmas campaign. The dates run from Dec. 17 through Dec. 24. Having donations being doubled helps create an incentive to not pass by the kettles this last week before […]
-
Community Invited to Episcopal Churches Christmas Services
Father Olin Sletto, Vicar of the Episcopal Churches of Christ the King in Sturgeon Bay and Holy Nativity in Jacksonport, invites the community to celebrate Christmas in both places. On Dec. 24, the first service will be at 2 pm at the Church of Christ the King, 5th Ave. and Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay. The […]
-
Heidi Kratcha Teaches Childbirth Education Classes at Nelson Healing Center
Childbirth education classes are now available at Nelson Healing Center in Sturgeon Bay. Classes will be held on Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, beginning Jan. 11. Heidi Kratcha is a certified Childbirth Educator and Birth Doula. Her classes are extensive and help to prepare parents for labor, birth, the postpartum period, breastfeeding, and adjusting to […]
-
Boys & Girls Club of Door County Holds Wrapping Party to Benefit Member Families
Classic games, new toys, warm coats and hats by the boxful were wrapped with care and affection by more than 20 volunteers at the Boys & Girls Club of Door County (BGCDC) recently. Manning the tables covered with brightly colored paper and ribbon, the group tackled wrapping hundreds of gifts for 63 families of club […]