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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Ministry Door County Medical Center (MDCMC) announces its fall flu clinic dates to serve the community. Ministry’s flu clinics are open to the public, but an appointment is required.
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Heather Powell Announces Resignation from Boys and Girls Club
On Sept. 23, Heather Powell, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Door County, announced to the board and staff that she was resigning her position. Powell has accepted a position in Bellingham, Wash.
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League of Women Voters Sponsor Affordable Health Care Forum
Learn what affordable health care can do for you at a program sponsored by the Door County League of Women Voters. The forum will be Oct. 17, 6 – 8 pm, at Bay View Lutheran Church, 340 Maple St.
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Learn to Serve on An Effective Board of Directors Oct. 17
The Door County Community Foundation, The Raibrook Foundation, and United Way of Door County will present the latest in their nonprofit education series Effective Boards of Directors.
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Chefs for a Day Event Focuses on Local Food
The 18th annual Chefs for a Day event will be held Oct. 19 at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club. Doors open at 6 pm and volunteer servers will distribute hors d’oeuvres from 6:30 until 7:15 pm.
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“Dance for Hope” at the Institute Saloon
“Dance for Hope” at the Institute Saloon on Oct. 20, 1 – 4 pm. The Living Hope Dojo Benefit will have line dancing with instructor Chuck Hass, a 50/50 raffle, a bucket raffle, prize for the best dressed and the Packer game to follow dancing.
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Habitat for Humanity’s Bowl-A-Thon is Set for Oct. 26
Pledges are now being accepted for the second annual Door County Habitat for Humanity Bowl-A-Thon set for Oct. 26 at Apple Valley Lanes in Sturgeon Bay.
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Door County Scholarship Network Holds Information Sessions
Every charity, service club, business or other organization that provides scholarships to Door County students is invited to attend an informational meeting to learn how to become a part of the newly created Door County Scholarship Network.
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Upcoming CHIP Focuses on Depression
Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Program (CHIP) with an upcoming program about depression on Oct. 27 at 4 pm at First Baptist Church in Sister Bay.
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Financial Wellness Conference at Sturgeon Bay High School
The second annual free Financial Wellness Conference for Door and Kewaunee adults, 11th and 12th graders and senior citizens will be held Nov. 2 from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm at Sturgeon Bay High School.
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Ridges Sanctuary Reaches $3 Million Mark in Capital Campaign
The Ridges Sanctuary’s capital campaign has crossed the $3 million mark, putting it at 86 percent of its $3.5 million goal. In September, the organization received an anonymous $350,000 matching gift to help complete their campaign for a new visitor facility and site improvements, which include a handicapped accessible boardwalk.
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Article posted Thursday, October 3, 2013 2:13pm
When she was found along Zirbel Road, Martini already was in the family way. She had a warm, cozy birthing box ready for her when the time came, and she was an attentive mom.
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Peninsula Planters Select New Officers
The Peninsula Planters Garden Club held its annual dinner Sept. 16 at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. Jennifer Spude, registered dietician, gave a presentation about The Community’s Garden across from Ministry Door County Medical Center.
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Annual Halloween Costume Exchange Set for Oct. 5
Save money and time on Halloween costumes at the Door County YMCA’s annual Halloween Costume Exchange on Oct. 5 at the Sturgeon Bay YMCA (1900 Michigan St.
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CROP Hunger Walk Also Benefits Local Food Pantries
On Oct. 5, the Sturgeon Bay CROP Hunger Walk will be held to show love and active concern for neighbors in need near and far. CROP Hunger Walk funds will benefit the overall work and ministry of Church World Service – working around the world to provide self-help development programs and disaster relief.
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Volunteers Needed for Fall Fest
Sister Bay Advancement Association (the group that organizes Fall Fest) is in need of volunteers to make the 68th annual Fall Fest a success on Oct. 18 – 20.
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Traven Family Fund Continues Philanthropic Legacy
The Door County Community Foundation recently announced the late Lee Traven has made a significant gift to the charities of Door County by including the Traven Family Fund in his estate plans.
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Ellison Bay Manor Featured in Holiday Home Tour
Ellison Bay Manor will be the showcase house in the annual Northern Door Children’s Center Holiday Home Tour during Thanksgiving weekend. Four other Door County residences and a local church will also be part of the tour: the Julison family’s Trillium Gap Cottage in Egg Harbor, the Cyr family home in Egg Harbor, the historic Schaupp family house in Ephraim, and the unique Covotsos family log home in Ellison Bay.
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Dine & Shop in Sturgeon Bay for “Help in the Healing”
Oct. 12 is “Help in the Healing Dine & Shop” day at participating businesses in Sturgeon Bay. Businesses are donating a minimum of 10 percent of their profits to “Help in the Healing.
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Money Management Counselors Hold Annual Packers Fundraiser
Money Management Counselors, powered by FISC/CCCS, will hold its annual Packers fundraiser on Oct. 13 from 11:30 am – 3:30 pm to watch the Packers vs.