Feb. 5 – 19

• Sturgeon Bay mayoral candidate John Wade will host an Open House at Applebees restaurant in Sturgeon Bay Feb. 11 from 6 – 9 pm. Wade said the event will be an opportunity for citizens to meet and discuss issues in an informal town hall setting. Coffee and cookies will be provided by supporters of John Wade for Mayor. Visit http://www.wadeformayor.com for more information.

• Arthur Braun, president of the Braun Investment Group, said bids for tearing down the Walkway Shops in Sister Bay are being reviewed. The group purchased the property in 2005 with plans to redevelop it into an upscale shopping complex but the economic slump of 2007 halted those plans.

Braun said the buildings, which have been empty for several years, are deteriorating, and it will be easier to sell the property if it’s cleared than with the buildings in place.

“We hate to tear down the Beanie’s building too, but it has deteriorated too far to rent,” Braun said. Demolition work will be completed by April 15, then the property will be seeded with grass.

Braun wasn’t sure what the asking price for the two-acre property will be once the buildings are gone.

“We want the community to be informed about what’s happening with the property, and we want it to look good for those who are doing business in Sister Bay,” Braun said. “We hope to leave parking there for the village to use as needed.”

• The Gibraltar Music Boosters will host its final fundraiser for the music department’s trip to perform at Universal Studios and DisneyWorld workshops in Florida in April. The Spaghetti and Music Dinner is Feb. 21 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Baileys Harbor. The Gibraltar Jazz Band and Choir will perform from 2 – 3:30 pm and food will be served from 2:30 – 5:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for children 7 – 12 and children age six and under are free.

• The Town of Jacksonport is seeking a part-time maintenance person. Applicants should be mechanically inclined, possess current driver’s license and be a self-starter. Applicant must be 18 years of age or older. For more details, see the job description posted at the Jacksonport Town Hall. Send resumes to Town of Jacksonport, c/o Eileen Phetteplace, Clerk, 3733 Bagnall Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235.