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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Multiple Dates Set for Go Bo Foundation Bake Sale
The second annual Go Bo Foundation Bake Sale will be held Oct. 12 & 13 from 9 am – 4 pm; Oct. 18 & 19 from 9 am – 5 pm; and Oct. 20 from 9 am – 2 pm. Decorated cookies donated from cookie artists from all 50 states and beyond will be for sale, along with baked goods from local chefs.
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A-DOOR-able Mailbox Fundraiser Is Underway
The popular A-DOOR-able mailbox fundraiser to benefit United Way of Door County is now underway for the third year. This event brings together the talents of various county artists, through sponsorships of the three Door County offices of Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group, to create decorative mailboxes that will be raffled off at the annual Chef’s for a Day event on Oct.
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YMCA Barker Child Development Center Receives Highest Young Star Rating
The YMCA Barker Child Development Center received the highest possible rating in the Young Star Rating Program: five out of five stars. The YMCA Barker Center is the only five-star facility in the county, and among only 365 statewide.
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Depression Is the Focus of Next CHIP
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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Record Number of Visitors to Annual Pesto Festo
After hosting the same event for seven years, the Door County Master Gardeners might be forgiven for thinking there were no surprises in store for Taste of the Garden Door.
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Board of Supervisors Receive Donation for Cana Island Renovation
The Door County Board of Supervisors recently voted to accept a $100,000 donation from the Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society, Inc.
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Flu Vaccines Available at Public Health Department
The Door County Public Health Department is now offering flu vaccine clinics. Clinics for adults are: Oct. 4, Liberty Grove Town Hall, 11 am – 12 pm; Oct.
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Ridges Sanctuary Matching Challenge Grant Continues through Dec. 31
On Sept. 10, The Ridges Sanctuary received the anonymous offer of a generous matching challenge gift to help complete their capital campaign. The donors, longtime supporters of The Ridges, will match dollar-for-dollar all donations and pledges up to $350,000 received now through the end of the year.
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Sturgeons Are Going, Going, Gone
On Sept. 21, 17 sturgeons and eight freeform pieces were up for auction at the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center’s annual street art auction – Sturgeon Around the Bay.
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A Serious Appeal for Volunteers from the Door County Humane Society
We need help at the Door County Humane Society (DCHS), and we need it now. We need the type of help that is born out of pure love for homeless animals.
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Harlie’s Help the Homeless Event a Success
Harlie Busch, a 4th grade student at Southern Door, agrees her event that was held on Saturday, Aug. 24, was a true success and all that she hoped for.
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Door County MOPS Hold Rummage and Bag Sale
A one-day rummage and bag sale is scheduled for Sept. 28, 8 am – 1 pm, to benefit the nonprofit Door County Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS). The sale will be held at Prince of Peace Church at 1756 Michigan Street in Sturgeon Bay.
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Understanding Mental Illness is Next CHIP Topic
Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs with “In Our Own Voice” on Sept. 29 at 4 pm at Sister Bay Baptist Church.
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Community Clinic Unveils New Logo
Community Clinic of Door County (CCDC) recently revealed their fresh new image, website and email addresses. The website, created by Boettcher Communications, reflects a sharp new appearance, and the vibrant colors for their new logo, symbolizing body mind and spirit, reflect the clinic’s mission.
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Door County Civility Project Holds Baileys Harbor Presentation
The newly formed, community-based Door County Civility Project aims to address issues of disrespect and advance the cause of civility in everyday lives of people in our community.
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Community Church’s Quilting Tradition Comes Full Circle
In the early days of Fish Creek, a number of women made and sold quilts to raise money for building a church as well as for civic improvement projects such as oil for unpaved, dusty streets and gas for streetlamps.
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Shepherd of the Bay’s Annual Fall Sale Set for Oct. 5
Shepherd of the Bay’s annual fall sale, sponsored by WELCA (the church’s women’s group), will be held Oct. 5 from 11 am – 2 pm at the church located at the top of the hill in Ellison Bay.
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Blessing of the Animals Celebration on Oct. 6
On Oct. 6 at 4 pm, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will hold its annual Blessing of the Animals celebration. All animal lovers are welcome to bring their pets for this gathering, where they and their owners can come together.
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“Getting the Most of Your Money in A Low Interest Rate Time” Program at Sturgeon Bay YMCA
Baylake Bank Premier Club, Sturgeon Bay YMCA and Ministry Door County Medical Center invite the community to the informational program “Getting the Most of Your Money in A Low Interest Rate Time” at the Sturgeon Bay YMCA on Oct.
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Matching Grant Challenge for Bringing Nature to Life Campaign
On Sept. 10, The Ridges Sanctuary received a generous matching challenge gift to help complete their capital campaign, Bringing Nature to Life. Anonymous donors will match dollar-for-dollar all donations and pledges up to $350,000 received between now and the end of the year.