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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Obituary: Imogene “Jean” Kathryn Bennett
Imogene “Jean” Kathryn Bennett died April 21, 2016 to be with her beloved Tom, her mother, her sisters, and all those who have gone before. She died peacefully in the comfort of her Sister Bay home with family at her side. Arrangements are pending for a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial to be held at a later […]
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Gwendoline Margaret Raddatz, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. She was a resident of the Willowcrest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL, for the past two years, and a former resident of Joliet, IL and Baileys Harbor, WI. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert and mother Louise Rushton and […]
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Birth: Anna and Travis Blahnik
Anna and Travis Blahnik of Brussels are the parents of a son born on April 21, 2016, at Ministry Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Maternal grandparent is Audry Off, Sturgeon Bay. Paternal grandparents are Angie and Steve Kiehnau, Jacksonport.
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This is Sofa, a two-year-old orange and white tabby with a very unique story. Sofa came to the Door County Humane Society (DCHS) after being abandoned in an empty apartment when his previous family moved away. He was named Sofa at DCHS in the hopes that he would find a loving family to call his […]
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Pet Talk: Do Cats Enjoy Walks?
Q. At the pet store I saw they have harnesses and leashes for cats. Do you think a cat would really enjoy going for a walk? Our cat is an inside cat and I often wonder if he would like to go out. A. That would all depend on your cat. If he is outgoing […]
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Volunteer Voices: Volunteer Mentorship Program Announced
Leadership Door County and the Volunteer Center of Door County are partnering to create a mentorship program to grow an engaged network of active volunteers throughout the county that spans across all generations. The Leadership Door County Class of 2016, through their class discussion and education, has identified a growing issue in the county with […]
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Third Grade Sevastopol Students Perform Living Wax Museum
Third graders at Sevastopol Elementary brought more than 40 different historical figures to life in their seventh annual Living Wax Museum at Sevastopol School on April 15. Students from both my class and Mrs. Kim Thomas’ class completed their projects that began six weeks prior. Their end result was a presentation for staff and students […]
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FOPPI Announces Volunteer Work Days
The Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands (FOPPI) have recently announced their 2016 work day volunteer opportunities. Work days will be extended from one to two days. Transportation will be provided on the USFWS boat (from Washington Island). Due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances, work day itineraries may change prior to the work day […]
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Community Welcome to Tour Southern Door MDCMC Clinic April 30
Ministry Door County Medical Center (MDCMC) invites the community to tour its newest clinic on April 30, 9 am – noon. Located on the campus of Southern Door Schools, North Shore Medical Clinic – Southern Door Community provides a full range of primary care services and is open to the entire community. The event will […]
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Door County Bookmobile Update On Agenda for Heritage Alliance Meeting
The Heritage Alliance of Door County invites the community to a spring gathering at Baileys Harbor Town Hall on April 30, 10 am – noon. All history enthusiasts are invited. Coffee, juice, and sweet rolls will be provided. On the agenda is review of 2015 and plans for 2016; a presentation by the Egg Harbor […]
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Memory Café’s May 2 Meeting Focuses on Gardening
On May 2 the Memory Café will meet at Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church, 836 Michigan St. This month’s program is about gardening and making fairy gardens with Master Gardener Barb Henkelmann. Memory Café is a monthly gathering for people with early memory loss, diagnosed or not, and their friends/family to enjoy a social time […]
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Door County Mental Health Focus Group Holds Events for Mental Health Awareness Month
The Door County Mental Health Focus Group is sponsoring two events in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. On May 5, 12:15-1:15 pm, the Ministry Education Program (Recovery 101) is intended for health care providers, mental health providers, social workers and school counselors. Lunch is provided; an RSVP is necessary. On May 5 at 6 […]
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Senator Kathleen Vinehout to Speak at Thomas Paine Dinner
The Door County Democrats will host the annual Thomas Paine Dinner on May 7; the social begins at 6:30 pm, with dinner to follow at 7 pm. State Senator Kathleen Vinehout will be the featured speaker. Vinehout is a dynamic speaker and an award-winning dairy and organic farmer. The event honors Thomas Paine, revolutionary era […]
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Six-Week Meditation Workshop Offered at Spa at Sacred Grounds
The Spa at Sacred Grounds will host a six-week insight meditation workshop called “Finding Stillness in an Active World.” Classes will be held May 7 – 18 on Saturdays from 8 – 9 am and will be led by Lia Montgomery. The workshop is designed as a first step in experiencing the silent source of […]
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“Money in Politics” Presented at League of Women Voters Annual Meeting
The League of Women Voters of Door County invites the public to its annual meeting on May 19 at Leathem Smith Lodge for a dinner and program titled “Money in Politics” by Matthew Rothschild of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. The evening begins at 5 pm for registration and cash bar, the meeting follows at 5:30 […]
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New Committee to Form for Eagle Tower Fundraising
A committee will soon form to address Eagle Tower with a focus on fundraising; the committee will operate under Door Property Owners. The fundraising goal is estimated at $750,000. Future meetings are planned to discuss fundraising and project planning, including a public meeting that will take place in late May. More information regarding meeting dates, […]
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Learn about Door CANcer at Next Community Health Information Program
Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs with “Door CANcer” on May 22, 4 pm, at First Baptist Church, Sister Bay. Barb Herdina and other representatives from Door CANcer will discuss their services and answer questions about how they can meet the needs of individuals/families who are in treatment. The […]
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Tina Guo Awarded 2016 Bordui Foundation Scholarship
Tina Guo, a senior at Sturgeon Bay High School (SBHS), has been named the winner of the 2016 Bordui Foundation scholarship competition. She will be awarded $15,000 toward her attendance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Guo was selected from a group of 10 applicants by the foundation’s trustees following consideration of grade point average, test […]
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Time to Sign Up for Boys & Girls Club Celebrity Golf Outing
The Boys & Girls Club of Door County will host its seventh annual celebrity golf outing and trolley tour at Horseshoe Bay Golf Club on June 7, 2016. Celebrities attending this year’s outing include Mark Murphy, Jerry Kramer and Dave Robinson. The outing is the major fundraising event for the Boys & Girls Club of […]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Receives Grant for One-to-One Mentoring
The Door County Community Foundation has awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Wisconsin a Sustainability Grant from the Children & Youth Fund. This grant provides financial assistance to support one-to-one youth mentoring programs in Gibraltar, Washington Island and Sturgeon Bay. “This youth mentoring program is based on a successful model with proven results,” said […]