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  • A Kiwanis Adventure

    On Sept. 19, the Northern Door Rotary & Kiwanis Clubs kick off their 2014 – 2015 Travel & Adventure Series programming with a film journey along the Pacific coastline of North America.

  • The Limestone Land

    On Sept. 14 at 1 pm, the Sevastopol Historical Society will be holding a historical presentation titled “Local Limestone in the Limelight” at the Sevastopol Town Hall.

  • Celebrating Norwegian Heritage

    Between 1825 and 1925, more than 800,000 Norwegians immigrated to the United States due to religious persecution and economic concerns. Many of the immigrants settled in the Midwest.

  • Hey, There’s A Fishing Tug In Here!

    Ever wonder how they caught that whitefish you enjoyed at last night’s fish boil? The folks at the Door County Maritime Museum in Gills Rock are eager to share the details.

  • Watercolors and Wildlife

    From Sept. 28 until Oct. 3, Lawrence University’s Bjِrklunden will offer two different seminars at the lodge just south of Baileys Harbor. “Watercolor: A Fresh Start” will be led by Helen Klebesadel.

  • Jens Jensen in the DCA

    The Clearing Folk School and Viva Lundin Productions proudly present the new award-winning documentary film, Jens Jensen: The Living Green, on Sept. 9 at 7 pm at the Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek.

  • Preserving Summer

    In our most recent issue of Door County Living, currently being distributed to businesses and mailboxes, Peninsula Pulse sales manager Farley instructs readers how to “save summer in a jar.

  • Labor Day Cooking

    Looking for something unique to do for the Labor Day weekend? Bring your friends and join one of the Labor Day weekend classes at the Savory Spoon Cooking School.

  • EHF Readies for Fall

    The Ephraim Historical Foundation (EHF) will switch to its fall schedule, Fridays and Saturdays from 11 am to 4 pm, Sept. 5 through Oct. 18. Walking and tram tours will be available on both Fridays and Saturdays through the fall.

  • Boat Building Skills

    Every year the Door County Maritime Museum hosts a wooden boatbuilding class. Aspiring boat builders have an opportunity to gain firsthand skills in the age-old craft of building wooden boats.

  • The Birds and the Bees

    On Sept. 4, 1 – 3 pm, The Ridges Sanctuary will hold a program on “The Importance of Migratory Bird Stopovers.” Learn what triggers a migration, why some species choose Wisconsin and why it’s critically important to maintain highly diverse habitats like the Sanctuary.

  • A New Take On An Extraordinary Life

    Jens Jensen was a man of many talents and accomplishments. He is best known for being a visionary landscape architect who played a leading role in conceiving and developing the “prairie style” of landscape design, a new aesthetic that helped give the Midwest a distinct identity and helped launch the native plant movement.

  • Coleman & Cook

    On Aug. 22 at 9:30 am at the Savory Spoon Cooking School, participants will learn from Beth Coleman’s vast knowledge on how to make deliciously infused syrups, sugars and vinegars that are a great addition to any meal.

  • Learning About Leopold

    From Sept. 21 to Sept. 26, Lawrence University’s Bjِrklunden is offering a seminar titled “Aldo Leopold: An Ethical Compass for Our Time” with Susan Flader.

  • The Myth & Mystery of Coffee

    Vicki Wilson, co-owner of Door County Coffee & Tea, will share the myth and mystery of coffee in a presentation on Aug. 24 at 2 pm. “There are so many fun facts surrounding coffee.

  • Discover Its Worth

    The Ephraim Historical Foundation will host noted antique and collectible appraiser Mark F. Moran in his program “What Is It Worth?” on Sept. 13 from 1 – 4 pm at the Ephraim Village Hall.

  • Presenting the Founder

    The Jacksonport Historical Society invites everyone to join Frank Shaw as he presents “P.G. Hibbard – An Early Settler of Jacksonport” on Aug. 27 at the Jacksonport Town Hall on Cty V at 7 pm.

  • To Bead, or Not To Bead

    I had no idea there are so many choices, so many ways of artistic expression using beads. Tara Rossman, owner of Bead Bucket in Ephraim, had that same thought in 1997 when she opened her shop thinking she’d just try out the idea for the summer.

  • Showcasing Shared Food

    The final 2014 Heritage Dinner Series at the Farm Market Kitchen is Rustic Italian & Wine Country Favorites on Sept. 18. The series is a showcase event of the Farm Market Kitchen Incubator, a shared-used food-processing center in Algoma.

  • Wild Mushrooms, the 40’s, and Oedipus

    From Sept. 14 – 19, Lawrence University’s Bjِrklunden offers three seminars. “The Wild Mushrooms of Door County,” presented by Charlotte Lukes, will explore a variety of habitats in Door County’s parks and preserves to see where and how the wild mushrooms grow.