Category: Community

Since its inception in 2001 the Door County Scottie Rally has gathered Scottish Terriers, their families and fans from across the globe. The generosity of donors and attendees who have traveled from 38 states, Canada, South Africa and Australia are responsible for generating more than $175,000 for Scottie health research and Scottie rescue.

Farmers looking to sell into new, local markets and school districts looking to source locally grown foods now have a new means of connecting. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has designed an interactive, multi-platform map of Farm to School activities in Wisconsin.

St. Norbert College faculty and staff will take part in a series of lectures at the Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek this winter. The Saturday lectures, which begin Jan.

The Door County YMCA’s Northern Door Program Center Aquatics Center will reopen Monday, Dec. 8 – not today as was originally scheduled. The Y apologizes for the delayed start up date, but the staff wants to ensure that all aspects of the Aquatics Center are 100% operational.

Consumers can now sign up for 2015 health insurance plans through HealthCare.gov, the call center, or in-person assistance. With more issuers offering coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace this year, the consumers will find more options for themselves and their families.

Did you know there’s an “allergy room” set aside at the Door County Humane Society? Cats that have special needs are placed here following their diagnosis in order to ensure the correct type of food and medication are received.

BIRTHS Paula Ramirez and Antonio Hernandez, Sturgeon Bay, are the parents of a daughter born on Nov. 14, 2014, at Door Ministry Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Maternal grandparents are Fermina and Martin Ramirez, Green Bay. Paternal grandparents are Elodia Lopez and Osolio Hernandez, Mexico. Lyndzi Eytcheson and Alexander Meverden, Algoma, are the parents of a […]

On Nov. 21, there is a free community informational seminar on hearing loops from 10 am – noon at Hope United Church of Christ at 12th and Michigan in Sturgeon Bay.

Northern Door Children’s Center (NDCC) is having its annual poinsettia sale fundraiser through Nov. 21. Schroeder’s Flowers of Green Bay is providing a wide variety of sizes and colors.

Join the Survivors Of Suicide (SOS) Door County support group as they come together in hope and healing to release balloons in memory of loved ones lost to suicide.

The 35th annual Sturgeon Bay Area Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at 4:30 pm on Nov. 27 at the Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church, 836 Michigan St.

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and the Door County YMCA is encouraging residents of Door County to learn their risks for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, and to take preventive steps to potentially reduce their chances of developing the disease.

Door County Medical Center Auxiliary’s jewelry sale will be held in the main lobby of the Ministry Door County Medical Center. The sale takes place on Dec.

The Door County Medical Center Auxiliary invites the community to The Angel Ball to benefit the Auxiliary Scholarship Fund. The Angel Ball is on Dec. 6 at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club.

St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 108 W. Maple St., Sturgeon Bay, has arranged for Susan Ann to present “The Perfect Gift” – an Advent celebration for all women.

The Joint Professional Law Enforcement Officers Association is preparing for its 12th annual Chop “N” Shop with a Cop program on Dec. 13. Unfortunately, the group has not met its fundraising goal for this year’s event and would appreciate any donation.

The Center for Optimal Health is excited to announce its new CANcer THRIVEr program. This personalized program engages cancer patients and their families to become active participants in improving their physical, psycho-spiritual and social health.

The Wisconsin Office of Rural Health (WORH) just announced a grant of $15,000 to the Ministry Door County Medical Center (MDCMC) Dental Clinic. The funds from WORH will help support the expansion of the dental clinic from three days of service each week to four days.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is accepting applications for the 68th Alice in Dairyland, Wisconsin’s official agricultural ambassador.

The Ephraim Moravian Church is opening its doors for a free hot lunch, the third Wednesday of each month through April of 2015. These lunches are open to the community and begin at noon.