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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.

  • Obituary – Bryan J. Buske

    Bryan J. Buske of Fish Creek passed away in the early morning on Monday, September the 17th at age 52. Bryan was a loving husband of 29 years to his wife Laurie and a dearly loved father of Clayton and Katelaine.

  • Volunteer Voices

    There is no doubt that being a “Meals on Wheels” (MOW) driver is one of the best volunteer opportunities out there. Just ask Pat Barlament and Deb Whitelaw-Gorski, two of Sturgeon Bay’s most enthusiastic supporters.

  • Article posted Wednesday, September 12, 2012 10:03am

    Can you help to heal Henry? On August 23rd, an older dachshund was found on Alabama Place in Sturgeon Bay and brought to the Door County Humane Society.

  • Ephraim Historical Foundation Launches Capitol Campaign

    The Ephraim Historical Foundation launched a capitol campaign on Aug. 26 to raise funds to expand archival resources, enhance programming, and to preserve Ephraim’s heritage.

  • Phillip Whiteman Jr. Leads Medicine Wheel Model Workshops

    Dr. Melissa Nelson, of Nelson Healing Center, is working with nationally known Indian cultural consultant, storyteller and horseman, Phillip Whiteman Jr. to present a two-day workshop, Sept. 29 – 30.

  • USDA Offers Technical Assistance Grants

    The USDA is currently accepting applications for technical assistance grants to develop domestic and migrant farm labor housing. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said, “increasing the supply of affordable housing in rural communities not only helps the residents, it helps the entire community.

  • Youth Grants Available

    The Door County Service Club Coalition announces the Youth as Resources and Youth in Theatre Grants are available for the 2012-2013 school year. The Youth as Resources program provides financial support to projects using the skills and abilities of young people to serve or educate.

  • USPS Issues New Purple Heart Forever Stamp

    The U.S. Postal Service continues to honor the U.S. military with the issuance of the new Purple Heart Medal Forever stamp. First issued as a 37-cent First-Class stamp in 2003, this new Forever Stamp features a slightly larger image of the medal on a pure white background.

  • McNair Grant Offers Higher Education Opportunities

    A five-year grant of $1.1 million will continue a collaboration between Ripon College, Lawrence University and St. Norbert College. The U.S. Department of Education TRIO division awarded the grant to the schools’ Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program.

  • Orchard Country Winery Hosts Susan Rove Tailgate Benefit

    Orchard Country Winery & Market will host the Susan Rove Tailgate Benefit on Sept. 23, 3 – 7 pm. The benefit includes food, drinks, music by Ben Larsen, a silent auction, bake walk, paint-your-own wine glass, kid’s games, and Chewy will perform horsemanship and trick roping.

  • TAP Announces Carpet Fundraiser

    Third Avenue Playhouse announces a matching fund to replace TAP’s worn-out, stained carpet has been established by a generous donor. Floormart of Sturgeon Bay gave TAP a very low price of $6,000 to re-carpet the entire building.

  • Unity Announces Fall Sessions of “Navigating the Waters of Grief”

    Unity, leaders in hospice and palliative care, announces fall sessions of “Navigating the Waters of Grief,” a support group open to adults who experienced the death of a loved one.

  • Green Bay Oncologist Speaks at CHIP

    Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs (CHIPS) with the latest series of presentations covering “Diseases of the Blood.”

  • Coordinated Community Response Column

    Keeping Door County safe requires that the community work together. A prime example of this collaboration is Door County’s Coordinated Community Response (CCR) team, where key players in law enforcement, criminal justice, advocacy, and other community resources team up to ensure safety.

  • Article posted Thursday, September 6, 2012 10:33am

    Old and wise is William, but then there’s young and curious Whisper. Cats at the shelter run the gamut in age and temperament so no matter the tempo of the household, the perfect match can be made.

  • Burly Beard Smackdown

    Participants in the Burly Beard Smackdown gathered for the first in a series of four photos documenting the men’s hair growth throughout this year’s United Way of Door County campaign.

  • Firefighters in Training

    The Gibraltar Fire Department met recently at the Sister Bay Station for a training meeting. Firefighter Jennifer Merkel changed fittings on the intake of Engine 8 to hook to a hydrant, while Caleb Whitney looks on.

  • Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Volunteer of the Year Nominees Sought

    The Sister Bay Advancement Association is looking for Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Volunteer of the Year award nominees. “We live in a small community that relies heavily on volunteers,” said Carol Clikeman, president of the SBAA.

  • YMCA Provides Fall Prevention and Cancer Recovery Classes

    The Door County YMCA launches a Fall Prevention Class, and continues their Cancer Recovery Class. Stepping On is a community-based program aimed at building confidence to reduce and/or eliminate falls.

  • CHIPS Cover “Diseases of the Blood”

    Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs (CHIPS) with the latest series of presentations covering “Diseases of the Blood.”