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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.

  • Luxemburg Soldier Sends Holiday Greeting from Kuwait

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    Sgt. Bobbi Wessel of Luxemburg sends a video greeting from Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, to family and friends in Luxemburg. You can view her holiday greeting from Kuwait at dvidshub.net (then type her name into the search engine).

  • Spring Non-partisan Election Nomination Papers Due Jan. 3, 2017

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    The Door County League of Women Voters reminds citizens that it’s time to take action if considering running in the spring non-partisan election. Non-partisan elected positions are not affiliated with any political party and include local school boards and municipal boards seats. If interested or to learn more about running, contact your local school or […]

  • Everyone Invited to Gibraltar High School’s Holiday Concert on Dec. 19

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    The community is invited to Gibraltar Secondary Choir’s Holiday Concert at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) on Dec. 19, 7 pm. There will be special appearances by the Bells of Praise Bell Choir, the Gibraltar Elementary Honors Choir, and members of the Peninsula Singers. The concert culminates in a Community Sing of Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” from […]

  • Door 2 Door Announces Some Changes for 2017, Including Southern Door Expansion

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    Door 2 Door Shared Ride Taxi Service, which is Door County’s low cost public transportation system, will undergo some changes in 2017. Beginning Jan. 1, the shared ride taxi service will be expanded to include Southern Door. The new expanded area will be called the Far South Zone. To adjust for this change the reservation […]

  • One Week Left for Door County Humane Society’s Game of Homes Adoption Event

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    On Dec. 3 the Door County Humane Society (DCHS) kicked off their Game of Homes Holiday Adoption Event. From now until Dec. 23, adoption fees for all cats up to and including eight years of age will be just $20; cats older than eight years are adoptable for any donation amount. All cats are spayed […]

  • Community Invited to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church’s ‘The Longest Night’ Service

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    The community is invited to “The Longest Night: A Service of Light in the Midst of Darkness” on Dec. 21, 6 pm, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay. Christmas (among other holidays) can be a difficult time. The loss of loved ones, the anguish of a broken relationship, health concerns, loneliness or […]

  • Door County YMCA Hosts Red Cross Blood Drive Dec. 27

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    The Door County YMCA in Sturgeon Bay will hold a Red Cross blood drive on Dec. 27, 9 am – 2pm. Donors of all blood types are needed this holiday season to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit […]

  • 2017 Door County Barn Quilt Calendars Now On Sale

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    Door County 4-H has created the 2017 Door County Barn Quilt Calendar and they are now for sale at a reduced cost. The calendars are available at the UW-Extension Office in the Government Center in Sturgeon Bay, at Barn Door Quilts and the Miller Art Museum in Sturgeon Bay and the Jacksonport Cottage – Gallery […]

  • Altrusa of Door County Receives Green Bay Packers Foundation Grant

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    In early December, Altrusa of Door County was awarded the substantial grant of $2,500 from the Green Bay Packers Foundation. These funds will be used to provide grade-specific school supplies, backpacks, gym shoes, paid registration fees and other necessities to underprivileged children attending Altrusa’s Back-to-School Fair next August. Altrusan Cheri Meyvis wrote for this funding […]

  • Egg Harbor Lions Club Donates $1,000 to HELP of Door County

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    Steve Vickman, HELP of Door County executive director, attended the December meeting of the Egg Harbor Lions to give them a short presentation on the organizations’ program of work. The Egg Harbor Lions had a presentation for him as well – a generous donation of $1,000. “The Egg Harbor Lions Club supports many worthy causes […]

  • Money Management Counselors to Start Blog and E-Newsletter, Specifically for Women

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    Thanks to a grant from the Women’s Fund of Door County, starting with the 2016-17 cycle, Money Management Counselors (MMC) powered by FI$C, will provide financial capability education and information designed specifically for women and girls in Door County. Money Management Counselors FI$C will provide financial capability education using technology in the form of an […]

  • Southern Door Seeks Nominees for 2017 Alumni Hall of Fame

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    The Southern Door County School District is seeking qualified nominees for its 2017 Alumni Hall of Fame. Nominees must be former students who graduated from Southern Door 25 years ago or more. Nominees should have distinguished themselves in both their career and community with significant contributions made at the local and state or national levels. […]

  • Time to Sign Up for TAP’s 2017 Acting and Playwriting Classes

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    Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) offers courses in acting and playwriting from the first week of January through the second week of February. Classes are taught by TAP’s professional Company at the year-round professional theater in historic downtown Sturgeon Bay. Five- to seven-year-old StageKids explore creative play on stage in “Theatre Games,” focusing on gentle guidance […]

  • PMF Now Accepting Applications for Emerging Conductor Program

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    The Peninsula Music Festival is now accepting applications for its Karen Smuda Emerging Conductor Program. Now in its fifth year, the Peninsula Music Festival’s Karen Smuda Emerging Conductor Program provides training and exposure for aspiring conductors with a professional orchestra. The program’s intention is to provide broad experience with all aspects of orchestra conducting and […]

  • Quilting For Community: Algoma business owner sends quilts to fire victims

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    All Mary Stewart did is said she wanted to make some quilts. After two weeks of opening her new shop, the Quilted Fish, to quilters and sewers of all levels for the benefit of Tennessee wildfire victims, it’s fair to say Mary has done a lot more than that. Her simple desire to meet local […]

  • Christmas Bird Count, Holiday Tunes & More Weekend Plans

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    It’s the weekend before Christmas – why not share in the holiday spirit with your friends and community during this weekend’s play readings, holiday concerts and a special tailgate fundraiser for Sunday’s game? Friday, December 16 Holiday Readings Door County’s Learning in Retirement’s Winter Reading Theater presents the beloved classics, A Child’s Christmas in Wale […]

  • Server of the Week: Betty Zahn

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      At the heart of the office at Southern Door High Is a beloved secretary who is sweet as pie Say hello to this week’s server, Betty A warm, friendly woman always at the ready!   For 13 years, she has cherished this role, Giving students, parents and visitors a great experience – that’s her […]

  • Pet Talk: Pumpkin Puree for Your Pooch

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      Q: I heard from a friend that pumpkin is good to give a dog that has diarrhea. Would a little pumpkin pie be something I could give my dog for this?   A: No to pumpkin pie, but yes to canned pumpkin. Canned pumpkin is simply pumpkin in a pureed form. When purchasing it […]

  • Saving Our Loved Ones from Suicide Through Vigilance

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    by Mettie Spiess  It is a common myth that suicide rates increase during the holiday season when in fact, nationally the rates decrease in the months of November and December. That said, let’s be honest, holidays are not always happy. Grieving loved ones, forced gatherings and financial woes can be the perfect recipe for holiday […]

  • Prevent Suicide Door County – Nathan Wilson Coalition Offers QPR Training Presentations

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      By Cheryl Wilson Whether you are young or old, rich or poor, married or single, employed or looking for your next job; at some point in life everyone experiences the emotional rollercoaster of feeling sad, or what some call having the blues. No one is immune to feeling lonely, unwanted, or having to deal […]