Category: Philanthropy
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Tavern League Donates to Chop ‘N’ Shop
The Door County Tavern League donated $200 to the Joint Professional Law Enforcement Officers Association’s Chop ‘N’ Shop with a Cop program. The Tavern League of Wisconsin provided matching funds. Submitted.
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The Egg Harbor Business Association invites residents to drop off new or gently used coats, sweaters, hats, mittens and other warm clothing items as part of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s Big Bundle Up campaign. Big Bundle Up is a statewide collection program running Nov. 15, 2018 – Jan. 2, 2019. With the spirit of […]
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This week’s featured pet is Tornado, a 2-year-old male available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Door County Campus. Quite unlike an actual tornado, this sleek black cat is affectionate and gentle. His gorgeous golden-yellow eyes are hard to pass by and his headbutts for attention make him impossible to leave. When he’s […]
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Thanksgiving Parade Continues Tradition of Giving
The annual Jacksonport Thanksgiving Day Parade & Benefit starts at 10:30 am from the downtown Jacksonport fire station, Nov. 22. Now in its 22nd year, this fun-loving, eclectic parade continues its mission of neighbors helping neighbors once again in 2018 through support for local community member, Paula Symons, who has multiple plasma cell leukemia. “We […]
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Neighbor to Neighbor Holds Annual Meeting
Neighbor to Neighbor will celebrate the organization’s achievements at the annual meeting in Conference Room #1 at the Sturgeon Bay Public Library on Nov. 27, 5 pm. The agenda includes: volunteer awards, program updates, agency updates, and the financial report. The regular monthly board meeting will directly follow the annual meeting. In 2017, 1,413 individuals […]
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Support Sunshine House with a Wreath
Support Sunshine House and make your home or business festive for the holidays by buying hand-decorated wreaths or garland from the Sunshine House. Volunteers decorate aromatic wreaths made with fresh balsam, red velvet bows,pinecones and berries. If you would like to help decorate the wreaths, volunteers are needed from now until mid-December; anyone who has […]
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Fall Blood Drive Hosted by Gibraltar Student Council
The Gibraltar High School Student Council will host their fall blood drive on Nov. 14, 9 am – 2 pm at Door Community Auditorium. Most donations take about an hour, so book your appointment, roll up your sleeve and become a part of the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross and Gibraltar Student Council. If […]
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Celebrate Water Chairwoman Honored with Artwork at DCCF
On Nov. 6, “Gran Aqua” by Ted Lott was hung at the Door County Community Foundation in honor of Anne Egan, chairwoman of Celebrate Water Door County. The piece was purchased with donations from Egan’s friends in recognition of her inspiring leadership with Celebrate Water. She was surprised by friends and participants of the initiative […]
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DCHS Featured Pet: Blackfoot Mr. Blackstone
Blackfoot Mr. Blackstone is a seven-month-old kitten available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Door County Campus. If you’re looking for a more independent cat, this is the kitten for you. He prefers to sniff and explore his surroundings before acknowledging your presence. Unlike some other kittens his age, Blackfoot Mr. Blackstone is […]
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First Baptists Hosts Free Thanksgiving Dinner
Families, couples, and individuals in Northern Door are invited to gather together for a free Thanksgiving dinner at First Baptist Church, 2622 S. Bay Shore Drive in Sister Bay. Serving begins at 1 pm on Nov. 22. Several local churches are working together to make this dinner a success. The food is prepared from scratch […]
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Derik LeCaptain Receives D.A.R. Good Citizen Award
Derik LeCaptain, senior at Southern Door High School, has been selected by the faculty and members of his class as this year’s recipient of the D.A.R. Good Citizen Award. Each year a senior who best exemplifies outstanding qualities of leadership, dependability, service and patriotism in his/her school, home and community is nominated for this award. […]
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Shop Door Way for Your Holiday Needs
The Door Way Gift Shop, located off the main lobby of the Door County Medical Center (DCMC), is run by volunteers from the Door County Medical Center Auxiliary. The gift shop is open Monday through Friday and has items for all ages including home accessories, clothing, jewelry, inspirations and greeting cards. There is also free […]
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Community Thanksgiving Meal Served at United Methodist Church
The 39th annual Sturgeon Bay Area Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held Nov. 22, 4:30 pm, at the Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church, 836 Michigan St. All those who do not have a place to be or people to gather with are invited to enjoy a home-cooked meal of turkey with all the trimmings. For […]
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Interfaith Gathering held at The Meadows for Thanksgiving
On Nov. 21 at 7 pm, an interfaith gathering will be held at The Meadows’ Gathering Room at Scandia Village in Sister Bay to celebrate Thanksgiving with peoples of all faith traditions. Pastor Dawn Volpe of Ephraim Moravian Church will bring the message and soprano Cynthia Stiehl will provide special music. For an offering that […]
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Operation Christmas Child Starts Collections on Nov. 12
Operation Christmas Child (OCC) starts their nationwide collection week, Nov. 12-18. An OCC drop-off location is First Baptist Church of Sturgeon Bay, 610 N. Fifth Ave. “Packing shoeboxes with gifts for children in need is easy, fun, and incredibly meaningful. For most children receiving the boxes, this is the first and often only gift they […]
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Bill Forry, AMVETS Post 51 Commander, presented a $1,000 check to Mike Herlache, DCMC Foundation Executive Director, for the Skilled Nursing Facility and Hospice Care Capital Campaign.
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Sturgeon Bay Residents Help in Hurricane-Hit Areas
Dennis and Lynn Marquardt, Sturgeon Bay residents and Red Cross volunteers, have been in Panama City Beach, Fla., the past two weeks serving hundreds of daily meals at a school, Breakfast Point Academy. With cooking and preparation assistance from community partners, American Red Cross has served more than 1.3 million meals in Florida, Georgia and […]
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Snow Puff knows life is all about balance. This cream-and-white, one-year-old cat is available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Door County Campus. He equally loves belly rubs, playtime, and observing from a distance. Take a seat and he will roll over to ask for a belly rub. Toss a toy and he […]
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Algoma Elementary School Offers Veteran Luncheon
Algoma Elementary School will hold its annual Veterans Day Luncheon and school-sponsored program on Nov. 12. The free event provides lunch for veterans and senior citizens at 12:45 pm and showcases students in a Veterans Day program at 1:30 pm in the Algoma Performing Arts Center. Call the elementary school office by Nov. 1 at […]
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Join United Way for ‘Nutcracker’ Premiere
United Way of Door County invites families to join a special opening-weekend premiere of the new movie The Nutcracker and The Four Realms. The special family screening is Nov. 3 at Sturgeon Cinema Six; doors open at 9:30 am and the show starts at 10 am. The cost is $10, which includes a small soda […]