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  • Rotary Club Awards More Than $20,000 in Scholarships

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    This spring, the Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay awarded more than $20,000 in scholarships to 2016 graduates of Door County high schools. Seven students were awarded a Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay Service Above Self scholarship and two earned a Rising to the Challenge scholarship. Recipients were Emily Ash, Robert De Meuse, Levi Haight and […]

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    Thrivent Financial Rep Grace Rossman Returns from Service Mission

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    Working shoulder to shoulder with her team members and local volunteers in the Dominican Republic, Thrivent Financial representative Grace Rossman recently returned from a Habitat for Humanity service mission in the Dominican Republic building homes for and with the local population. The weeklong trip was part of the Thrivent Builds Worldwide program, a partnership between […]

  • Volunteers Needed for Cherry Fest

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    Volunteers are needed for vendor coordination and kolache baking at Jacksonport’s Cherry Fest. “The volunteers make Cherry Fest work,” states Vicki Bley as the Jacksonport Historical Society (JHS) prepares for their 22nd annual fundraising event to be held Aug. 6 in Lakeside Park and the Erskine Rest Area on Hwy. 57. Bley adds that one […]

  • PFLAG Door County Donation Supports Equality Florida Efforts

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    PFLAG Door County is making a donation to support the efforts of Equality Florida, who are providing water and food to the long lines of people offering blood. They are also providing grief counseling and to help fund some of the funerals for those unable to afford them. To make a donation visit gofundme.com/pulsevictimsfund. PFLAG […]

  • Horseshoe Bay Hosts 7th Annual Boys and Girls Club Golf Outing

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    On the morning of the 7th annual Boys and Girls Club Golf Outing, Board of Directors President Fran Shefchik offered his insight on the Boys and Girls Club. “There is nothing more rewarding than what the Boys and Girls Club is doing for our kids across the country,” he said. The Boys and Girls Club […]

  • Steel Bridge Songfest, Pork Fest & More Weekend Plans

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    This weekend there are plenty of opportunities to learn about the various elements that make Door County so special. Explore historic lighthouses, interact with artists, and get up close and personal with the peninsula’s diverse flora and fauna. Friday, June 10 Steel Bridge Songfest Kick off the summer music fest scene with the 12th annual […]

  • Garage Sales, Galas and More Weekend Plans

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    June is arriving, and with it are great and unique ways to get active in the community. Take advantage of free park access, some hands-on art fun and local football. Friday, June 3 Open House Get hands on at Clay on Steele’s open house. Activities will include Raku firing, wheel throwing demos, and ceramic painting […]

  • Run, Recite And Remember This Memorial Day Weekend

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    This busy weekend offers opportunities to explore and learn about the artists, history, and natural beauty that make Door County unique. Friday, May 27 Poetry Slam The 6th grade students at Gibraltar Schools have put together an afternoon of poetry and friendly competition. Matt Burress will perform live music for the event. Admission is five […]

  • Gibraltar Sixth Graders to Hold JDRF Walk on May 26

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    The sixth graders at Gibraltar School are sponsoring a walk for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) this month. JDRF is working to find a cure so people in the future don’t have to go through Type 1 Diabetes. The sixth grade class said they think what they’re doing is helpful because a few classmates have […]

  • Knights of Columbus Sponsors Spaghetti Dinner for Gibraltar Band and Choir Students

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    The Knights of Columbus Council #4896 will sponsor a Music and Spaghetti Dinner on May 18 at the Fish Creek Grill. This event is a fundraiser for Gibraltar band and choir students currently enrolled in seventh through tenth grade, who will go on the 2018 Disney Trip. The all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be served from […]

  • Grab Lunch at Renard’s Cheese throughout May to Benefit United Way

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    Renard’s Cheese and Deli in southern Door County is partnering with United Way of Door County in May. Five percent of deli sandwich and wrap sales in May will benefit United Way. The funds donated will go toward meeting United Way’s Annual Campaign need for 2016. United Way of Door County’s mission is to empower […]

  • Tickets Available for Northern Door Children’s Center Spring Gala

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    Northern Door Children’s Center (NDCC) is celebrating spring with the theme of “Moonlight Sonata” at the 16th Annual Spring Gala. In addition to the trademark silent auction and raffle for classroom-donated theme baskets, the gala offers delicious food, a wonderful selection of wines, and live music for guests to enjoy. This year is especially meaningful, […]

  • Washington Island Art and Nature Center Receives Grant for Nature Room Renovation

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    The Door County Community Foundation has awarded the Washington Island Art and Nature Center a Sustainability Grant from the Clifford and Clara Herlache Heritage Foundation. This grant provides financial assistance to support the Nature Room Renovation Project. Renovation of the Nature Room will allow for an enhanced environmental experience for all of the Art and […]

  • Door-Tran Sets Goal of Educating Public on Transportation Options in 2016

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    Door-Tran’s goal for 2016 is to educate and increase the knowledge of Door County residents on what transportation options they have available to them. In order to do this, Door-Tran has the following, no cost options available: monthly workshops – scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month. The next workshop is May 18, 10 […]

  • Time to Sign Up for Boys & Girls Club Celebrity Golf Outing

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    The Boys & Girls Club of Door County will host its seventh annual celebrity golf outing and trolley tour at Horseshoe Bay Golf Club on June 7, 2016. Celebrities attending this year’s outing include Mark Murphy, Jerry Kramer and Dave Robinson. The outing is the major fundraising event for the Boys & Girls Club of […]

  • Plans Underway for 2016 Celebration of HOPE

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    Organizers have begun plans for the 2016 Celebration of HOPE, Inc. Luncheon, taking place at Stone Harbor on Sept. 25. The Hope Treasure Chest Charity Auction will be included as part of the event. In preparation, they are looking for artists to share their talent by creating an item that is repurposed or restyled from […]

  • Door County Brewing Company Partners with United Way to Benefit Annual Campaign

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    In April Door County Brewing Company in Baileys Harbor is partnering with United Way of Door County. Five percent of Little Sister single bottles, six-packs, cases, and draught pours sold in the taproom during April will benefit United Way. The funds donated will go toward meeting United Way’s Annual Campaign need for 2016. To learn […]

  • Beer & Wine Tasting, Sheepshead & More Weekend Plans

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    You can feel it in the air…the first weekend of spring is nearly upon us! Celebrate the coming season with a traveling theater show, a taste of some regional brews or an afternoon of Sheepshead to support an upcoming tree planting project. Friday, March 18 Dinner & A Murder Mystery Join the actors of Rogue […]

  • North Shore Bank to Host Bake Sale Fundraiser to Support Displaced Orchard Estates Residents

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    North Shore Bank will host a fundraiser in support of the families displaced by the recent Orchard Estates Apartment Complex Fire in Sturgeon Bay. The bank will also match up to $500 of the funds donated to a special account set up in support of the displaced families. The Orchard Estates Apartment Complex caught on […]

  • Wage Gap Has Trickle Down Impact in Door County

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    When you tick off the reasons why someone would live and work in Door County — the beautiful landscape, stress-free commutes, great public schools, safety, laid-back lifestyle — competitive wages and salaries aren’t on the list for most job sectors. In nine of 12 job sectors listed by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s 2013 […]