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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Ruth D. Miller, 96, of Sister Bay, died on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. She will be buried next to her husband Willis at Little Sister Cemetery in Sister Bay. The family will be honoring her wishes and having a Memorial Service at Scandia Village in Sister Bay at a later date. A Complete notice will […]
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James H. Groves, 91, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Pine Crest Village, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. He was born November 10, 1924 in Chicago, the son of the late James and Marie (Folkerts) Groves. Jim served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII, where he was a gunner in the South Pacific. […]
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This is Charlotte, a nine-month-old Pitbull mix. She recently came to the Door County Humane Society (DCHS) because her family could no longer care for her. As you can see from the profile picture, she has a stunning pewter coat that feels extremely soft and velvety. There are a few special requests for Charlotte’s future […]
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Foster Families Needed for Humane Society Kittens
Kitten season in Door County is in full swing, which means the amount of feline residents at Door County Humane Society (DCHS) is about to make its annual climb upward through spring and into fall. So far, two litters of kittens have been born at DCHS and there are two other expectant mothers. In an […]
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Door County Brewing Company Partners with United Way to Benefit Annual Campaign
In April Door County Brewing Company in Baileys Harbor is partnering with United Way of Door County. Five percent of Little Sister single bottles, six-packs, cases, and draught pours sold in the taproom during April will benefit United Way. The funds donated will go toward meeting United Way’s Annual Campaign need for 2016. To learn […]
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Senator Dave Hansen to Speak at Democratic Pie Party
The Democratic Party of Door County will host its 10th Annual Pie Party on April 10, 3 – 5 pm, at the Bertschinger Community Center, 7860 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. Come and sample delicious pies, a la mode. State Senator Dave Hansen will be the keynote speaker. Senator Hansen, the assistant Minority Leader and inspiring […]
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Northern Door Children’s Center Celebrates Week of the Young Child
Each year during Week of the Young Child (April 11-15), Northern Door Children’s Center in Sister Bay highlights different aspects of outstanding early literature and the importance of early literacy experiences for even the youngest of children. The purpose of Week of the Young Child™ is to focus public attention on the needs of young […]
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School Superintendents to Speak at DKREA Meeting
The next meeting of the Door-Kewaunee Retired Educators (DKREA) Association Meeting will be held at The Log Den in Egg Harbor on April 20. Social hour begins at 11 am followed by a noon luncheon. School superintendents from Door and Kewaunee county schools will share a few thoughts on the successes and challenges of public […]
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Be Mindful of Signs of Depression during Mental Health Month
It’s National Mental Health Month in May, and Ministry Door County Medical Center (MDCMC) behavioral health coordinator Barb Johnson-Giese, LCSW says parents of adolescents can help kids navigate difficult periods by being aware of signs and symptoms of depression. According to the federal Center for Mental Health, depression affects as many as one in eight […]
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NWTC Seeks 2016 Alumni Award Nominees
The Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) Alumni Association is currently seeking nominations for the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award and 2016 Alumni Employer of the Year Award. Individual nominees must have graduated from NWTC, and will be considered based on their professional accomplishments, community involvement, and contribution to technical education. Employer nominees will be considered based […]
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2016 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Scholars to Receive Extra $2,000
High school seniors, invited to a Herb Kohl Educational Foundation luncheon in Chippewa Falls on April 3 to honor their selection as Herb Kohl scholars, were stunned and delighted with the surprise announcement that all 2016 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation scholars will receive an additional $2,000 toward their scholarships, effective immediately. Students were notified by […]
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Samantha Phillips Named to Luther College Dean’s List
Samantha Phillips, Luther College senior, of Egg Harbor, has been named to the 2015 fall semester Dean’s List. Phillips is the child of Cynthia and Dennis Phillips. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and must complete at […]
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Letter to the Editor: Thank You to the Community
Northern Door Children’s Center (NDCC) is deeply grateful to everyone who helped us make our 2016 Super Bowl-A-Thon fundraising event on Saturday, April 2, so successful. First and foremost, thanks a million to Penny Anschutz and the amazing staff of the Sister Bay Bowl for hosting us. We couldn’t do it without you! We are […]
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High Schoolers Combine Talents for “LEAP – The Human Kindness Project”
Ministry Door County Medical Center (MDCMC), together with 30 Door County high school students and 10 creative facilitators, proudly presents “LEAP – The Human Kindness Project” on April 15 at Southern Door Community Auditorium. LEAP is an acronym for “Learning to Empower and Appreciate all People.” Inspired by Terry Lundahl, in her role of developing […]
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Algoma Sculptor Included in HERStory Exhibit
Algoma artist Bren Sibilsky received an Award of Excellence in the recent HERStory 2016 international juried art show hosted by New York based Manhattan Arts International. This is not Sibilsky’s first award in this annual show. In the HERStory 2007 show she was awarded “Best in Sculpture.” The purpose of HERStory 2016 is to share […]
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Ceramic Bowl Fundraiser at Southern Door Fine Arts Festival
Southern Door Elementary and Middle School will present the 16th annual Fine Arts Festival on April 14. The Visual Art Department will host a reception and celebration from 5 to 8 pm. The Fine Arts Festival focuses on the artwork hung in exhibition that was created by students with regular attendance in visual art classes […]
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Hanne Gault Headlines Dickinson Poetry Series
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s Dickinson Poetry Series reading at 7 pm on April 13 celebrates several events. First, it is National Poetry Month, when the annual Emily Dickinson Poetry Series always begins a new season. Second, it represents the beginning of the eighth year of the Dickinson Poetry Series. And finally, it recognizes the 20th […]
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Dark Sky Celebrations, Folk Icons & More Weekend Plans
The Door Peninsula is coming alive with the sights and sounds of spring, from blooming buffaloberry to the sweet sounds of folk at a local gallery. Take a look at our top picks for the weekend ahead! Friday, April 8 In Search of Blooming Buffaloberry Join a Peninsula State Park naturalist for a 2.5-mile hike […]
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Candidate Q&A: Southern Door School Board
Greg Koelpien Bio: Greg Koelpien graduated from UWGB with a degree in Communication Processes in 1990. After a decade working in advertising and design, he transitioned into a new career with Bay Shipbuilding, where he has worked for 10 years. He and his wife Deanna moved from Green Bay to southern Door in 1998. They have […]
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Steve Grutzmacher: The Fascinating Stories Found in the Obituary Section
In the course of slowly organizing my home office, I am cleaning out old file folders. One of the reasons for the slow pace, of course, is that a significant amount of the papers I pull out need to be perused before determining whether they are worth saving. And, in the course of perusal I […]