Category: Philanthropy
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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 […]
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ADRC Hosts Program on Sleep and Chronic Pain
The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Door County will host “Sleep And Chronic Pain” on Nov. 12, 1 pm. Fifty to 70 percent of adults with chronic pain suffer from sleep issues. Understanding the relationship of poor sleep and chronic pain is important to your overall quality of life. Join Sue Exworthy, MSW, […]
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‘Ellie’s Kitchen’ a Hit with NDCC Children
The Ellie Helm Foundation was established following the untimely death of young Door County native Ellie Helm in September 2017. The Helm Family chose to start the foundation to both honor their daughter’s memory and to promote causes that were important to her. Helm attended Northern Door Children’s Center (NDCC) as a child, and as […]
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Thanksgiving Dinner Offered at First Baptist
Everyone is welcome to enjoy a chef-prepared traditional Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 22, served at 1 pm in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church, 2622 S. Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay. The facility is fully accessible to those with mobility issues. Holidays can be lonely for those with no family close by and an […]
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Memory Café features Honor Flight on Nov. 5 Program
On Nov. 5 Dennis Skahen will present a program at the Memory Café at the Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church. The program is about an “Old Glory Honor Flight,” which he attended. The mission of the Honor Flight is to transport America’s veterans to Washington D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honor the service and […]
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Harborettes Homemakers Host Another “Day of Mending”
The Harborettes Homemakers Club will sponsor a “Day of Mending” as a service project to the community on Nov. 10, 9 am – 1 pm. Bring your clothing or linens that need mending and they will sew on buttons, repair seams or patch items. No zippers. A bake sale will be held alongside the mending, […]
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The Door County Tavern League donated $200 to the Adam LaLuzerne Humanitarian Scholarship Fund, with matching funds coming from the Tavern League of Wisconsin. Submitted.
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Wood Orchard Follows Footsteps of Therma-Tron-X
Following the example set by the Andreae family and Therma-Tron-X, Inc. with their generous offer to finance an addition to the science department, if the Sevastopol School referendum passes, Wood Orchard has offered an additional sum of money to support the building proposal. Jeff Wood and his father grow apples primarily in the Sevastopol School […]
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YMCA Offers Diabetes Assessment
During National Diabetes Awareness Month, the Door County YMCA encourages county residents to learn their risks for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and to take preventive steps to reduce their chances of developing the disease. “As one of the leading community-based charities committed to improving the health of Door County, the Y wants all people […]
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SBVC Receives Grant from Revitalization Program
The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center received a $500 grant from the Wisconsin Public Service Downtown Revitalization grant program to support their downtown wayfinding design initiative. The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center will use the money in support of this critical project by investing in a pedestrian and vehicular wayfinding design with projected implementation in 2019-2020. “This […]
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100+ Women Who Care Meet Membership Goal and Award Donated Funds
On Oct. 10 the 100+ Women Who Care group met their goal of obtaining 100 members, and exceeded it. The organization meets quarterly to nominate deserving charities, select and award funds donated that evening. The members awarded $11,200 to Sunshine House, Inc. Natalie Gorchynsky nominated Sunshine House and presented a brief background on this diverse […]
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Door-Tran Provides Transportation to Veterans
Door-Tran provides transportation at no cost to Door County veterans who travel out of the County for medical services. The Veteran Volunteer Transportation Program was launched in 2011 through a partnership with the County Veterans Services Office and the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). “Door-Tran staff and volunteers are honored to serve our local […]
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Herb Kohl Scholarship Now Accepting Applicants
The 2019 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Excellence Scholarship is now accepting online submissions. A total of 100 students are chosen to receive $10,000 scholarships from among all applicants throughout the state. Applicants must be residents of Wisconsin who will graduate from high school in 2019 and plan to continue their education at a college, university, […]
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Rain, Sleet, Snow, Wind – All No Match for 2018 Fall 50 Runners
The rain came, followed by sleet, which turned into snow, which was whipped into faces by wind gusting up to 40 miles per hour. Yet somehow through all of that, 63 solo runners still completed the 2018 Door County Fall 50 Saturday, Oct. 20. Founder Sean Ryan said it was the worst conditions in the […]
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Door County Renaissance Faire Looking for Volunteers
The Door County Renaissance Development Group, Inc. is looking for volunteers to help with the Door County Renaissance Faire. In 2018 the Faire was canceled due to a lack of volunteers. If you’d like to see the Faire again in 2019, please consider volunteering. The tentative dates for 2019 are June 29 & 30 as […]
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ADRC Hosts Program for Young Adults with Disabilities
The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County (ADRC) will host the program “What’s After High School?” presented by Family Voices of Wisconsin on Oct. 24, 5:30-8 pm at the Community Center, 916 N 14th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. This program is a broad overview of the transition to adult life for young adults […]
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Jane Babcock Presented with Quilt of Valor
The Kewaunee Artisan Center has presented a Quilt of Valor to Kewaunee County Veterans Service Officer Jane Babcock for her service, sacrifice and valor with the U.S. Army. Babcock entered the U.S. Army in 1982 at the age of 23. She served 41⁄2 years before joining the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). During her USAR time […]
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Dos is a black and white, 1-year-old domestic shorthair who is available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Door County Campus. Dos takes great pride in cleaning himself and as a result has a belly as soft as a newborn kitten. An affectionate soul, Dos loves a good ear scratch and is known […]
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Wanda Jean’s Donates to Habitat for Humanity, Oct. 19
On Oct. 19, Wanda Jean’s Family Restaurant will donate 10 percent of all sales to Door County Habitat for Humanity. Customers can order anything on the menu, all item sales are included. Wanda Hilsabeck, owner, said it’s important for her business to be involved in the community, and this is a way to do that. […]
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First Baptist Continues Thanksgiving Dinner Tradition
After a two-year absence, folks in northern Door County will again be able to enjoy a church-sponsored Thanksgiving dinner at no charge. First Baptist of Sister Bay will host the dinner in the Fellowship Hall on Nov. 22, 1 pm. Many guests can be accommodated, however reservations are required in advance. Carry-out meals will not […]