In this issue
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FRAMED: Door County Half Marathon
It’s ready, set, go as runners take off from the start line at the 2021 Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5K last October. It’s hard to believe we’re just five week’s away from the 2022 Door County Half Marathon, back to its usual spring schedule, Saturday, May 7. Registration is still open at […]
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Midsummer’s Music Welcomes New Board Members
Midsummer’s Music has welcomed two new members to three-year terms on its board of directors. Karin Myers holds an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan and a B.A. in computational mathematics with a minor in business economics from DePauw University. She has spent her career in finance, accounting and systems analysis. In April, Myers will […]
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TAP to Give Away 1,600 Tickets Through Door County Libraries
Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) is offering a new ticket-accessibility program for the 2022 season at the new Kane Theatre, under the artistic direction of Jacob Janssen. Partnering with all eight Door County Library branches and the Door County Historical Museum, the Checkout TAP program will distribute more than 1,600 free tickets across the county for […]
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Speaker Series Highlights Great Lakes Folk Songs
The Door County Maritime Museum’s Speaker Series will continue April 7, 7 pm, with an in-person-only evening featuring classic Great Lakes folk songs performed by longtime members of Northern Sky Theater: Doc Heide, Craig Konowalski and Holly Feldman. These troubadours will also share an overview of Northern Sky and its upcoming 2022 season. Attendance is […]
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Southern Door Senior Performs at Weidner
Southern Door High School senior Dalena Pakalske will be performing at this year’s Choral Masterworks concert, April 5, 7 pm, at the Weidner Center in Green Bay. Pakalske will perform the audition piece she originally submitted to the Dudley Birder Chorale in competition for the Bush Scholarship Award for Vocal Excellence. The Dudley Birder Chorale […]
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Comedy Club is Barrels of Laughs
Q&A with headliner David Dyer During the winter, Carrington Pub at the Landmark Resort in Egg Harbor has been hosting a Comedy Club that features two comedians and an optional, rotating dinner menu. The series has two more installments, one on April 14 featuring comedians David Dyer and Mike Maxwell, with the final show held […]
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Employer Forum on J-1 Workers April 12
A virtual, J-1 employer forum will be held on April 12, 8-11 am. The program will include updates, finding solutions to challenges, best practices and more. Whether you are just learning about the program, or you’re a seasoned veteran of the program, all are welcome to join. For more information and to register, email Morgan […]
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United Way of Door County and the Door County Economic Development Corporation are looking for feedback on non-traditional child care. Many parents in Door County have jobs that result in the need of child care outside of the times licensed child care centers in the surrounding areas are typically open. If you are currently in […]
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Candidate Forums Available Online
The Door County League of Women Voters has posted candidate forums featuring Door County Board of Supervisors candidates in contested districts 2, 4, 5, 9, 11 and 14. Each district has two candidates running. An earlier forum for the District 20 candidates had already been posted prior to the primary election, which reduced the candidates […]
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Wild Things: Council Proposes Extended Deer Hunts
The County Deer Advisory Councils (CDACs) for both Door and Kewaunee counties voted to recommend three free antlerless deer tags per license sold this coming fall – down one from recent years in Kewaunee County and the same as this past season in Door. In their preliminary recommendations, both councils also voted for having the holiday […]
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Lukes Talks Wildflowers in Gardening Series
Award-winning naturalist, author and teacher Charlotte Lukes will speak on “Door County Wildflowers, Weeds and Seeds” during the Door County Master Gardeners Association’s Education Series lecture April 5, 6:30 pm, at Crossroads at Big Creek. Lukes fills her programs with her photographs and those of her late husband, Roy Lukes. Fans of naturalized gardens will […]
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Steamboat Dinner Reaches New High
March 12 marked the 87th Steamboat Dinner in Sturgeon Bay. Members of the local Masonic Lodge, along with members from Kewaunee, have been challenged during the pandemic to continue to serve this traditional dinner, but the lodge worked in to-go options to keep it running. Fifty workers put together 1,310 meals (a record number) in […]
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Crossroads Expands Ida Bay Outreach
Crossroads at Big Creek recently received an $8,859 grant from the Wisconsin Humanities Council that will help Crossroads introduce the community to its Ida Bay Preserve by funding archaeological research, creating a historical trail map and interpretive markers, facilitating outreach programs for schools and the community and culminating in a community event tentatively scheduled for […]
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Neighbor to Neighbor Reach Grows
In 2021, 1,654 individuals benefited from services provided by Neighbor to Neighbor (NTN) – up from 1,480 in 2020. Door County residents saved more than $500,000 in medical expenses by using the organization’s services. Fifty-one volunteers donated 1,880 hours to facilitate medical-equipment loans, maintain equipment, serve as peer companions, provide respite care for family caregivers, […]
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Community Foundation Awards Grants
The Door County Community Foundation (DCCF) has awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Northeastern Wisconsin a $5,000 sustainability grant from the Door County Children and Youth Fund to enhance programming. BBBS programs match volunteer mentors with Door County youth to support healthy behaviors and decision-making, which lead to positive academic, socio-emotional and behavioral outcomes. […]
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Goal in Sight for Nicolet Beach Playground
Launched in November 2021, the fundraising appeal for a new, all-inclusive playground at Nicolet Beach in Peninsula State Park has reached a new audience: 73% of the donors are first-time contributors to the Friends of Peninsula State Park, and their gifts account for about 53% of the funds raised. “While we have raised about 90% […]
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Celebrate Spring During Prince of Peace Fundraiser
The April 22 Swing into Spring event at Prince of Peace Lutheran will feature live music by the Swingin’ Door Big Band and dinner prepared by Smokin’ Tom’s Team BBQ: a choice of smoked chicken or beef brisket (each with sides), or a vegan egg roll bowl. Attendees are encouraged to wear colors that reflect […]
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One in four older adults has a fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Wisconsin leads the nation in fall-related deaths for people age 60 and older. The ADRC of the Lakeshore will host the Stepping On program, which has been proven to reduce falls by 31%. Through seven […]
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Mental-Health Services Topic of Virtual Event
The Door County Department of Health and Human Services will provide an overview of the mental-health services available in the county – both private and county run – and how to access them during a public Zoom meeting April 15, 1:30 pm. A question-and-answer period will follow the overview. Access the Zoom link by visiting […]
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Repair Clothing at Day of Mending
The Harborettes Home Community Education (Homemakers) Club will sponsor a Day of Mending service project for the community April 9, 9 am – 1 pm, at the Jacksonport Town Hall. Take clothing or linen items that need mending, and members will do it for you. Members will sew on buttons, repair seams, patch items and more, […]
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Sons of Norway Meeting April 12
The Sons of Norway, H.R. Holand Lodge of Door County is holding a Lunch on the Lodge meeting April 12 at Bay View Lutheran Church, 340 W. Maple St. in Sturgeon Bay. Social time will begin at 11 am; lunch will be served at 11:30 am. Members and guests are invited.Attendees are encouraged to take […]
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Suicide Prevention Training Available
Registration is open for two virtual, community-wide QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training events for suicide prevention hosted by the Prevent Suicide of Door County Coalition and the STRIDE School-Based Mental Health Collaborative. The sessions – to be held April 5, 6-7:30 pm; or April 7, 4-5:30 pm – are open to any Door County community member. […]
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FREE EASTER TROLLEY RIDES FOR FAMILIES
Door County Trolley (doorcountytrolley.com) will be offering complimentary family trolley rides through Egg Harbor to celebrate spring and Easter and to search for what the Easter Bunny will have delivered to Door County this year. Children will receive a special treat. The ride – perfect for families with children ages nine and younger – will run every […]
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SISTER BAY EASTER EGG HUNT APRIL 16
Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny at the 14th annual Sister Bay Easter Egg Hunt (sisterbay.com) on April 16, 10:30 am, and hunt for colorful eggs with candy inside at the Sister Bay Sports Complex. Find a golden ticket egg to win a special prize basket. The egg hunts will be held by […]
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Sons of Norway Scholarship Open
The Sons of Norway, H.R. Holand Lodge Door County is accepting postsecondary scholarship applications for two-year technical-college and four-year college-bound students. Access the applications at Door County high schools and Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College, and submit by the April 15 deadline. Applicants with parents or extended family who are members of Sons of Norway will […]
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Door Disc Golf and Riverside Disc Golf are teaming up to present the fifth Spring Time Open at Maxwelton Braes on April 2. The tournament is an official B Tier event of the Professional Disc Golf Association. It will be held at the Wild Berry Field course in Baileys Harbor and at the course at […]
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Peninsula Preschool Registration April 9
Peninsula Preschool will hold an open house and registration for the 2022-23 school year on April 9, 9 am – 12 pm. Peninsula Preschool is a creative, play-based preschool for children ages 3-5. There are two-day and three-day programs available, depending on the child’s age. Home-schooled kindergarten children are welcome to enroll in the three-day […]
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For the past several years, northern pike have begun swimming up Big Creek around April Fools’ Day, so during the April 2, 2 pm, meeting of Saturday Science, participants will hike to Big Creek to search for pike after a short lab activity. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. On April 3, 2 pm, enjoy […]
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Cross-training versus Supplemental Training
How to integrate both into your running plan With the Door County Half Marathon nearly five weeks away, runners should be well into their training plans by now. But runners – and good race times – are not built by miles alone. Equally important is engaging and strengthening other muscle groups to help you run […]
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BIG MOUTH PLAYS FREE CONCERT AT THE WEIDNER
Big Mouth and the Power Tool Horns will be guest artists for a free concert at the Weidner Center – part of the 6:30 Concert Series coordinated by UW-Green Bay Music and the Weidner. Big Mouth and the Power Tool Horns is a funk, soul and rock band that has deep ties to UW-Green Bay’s music […]
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BLACK VIOLIN TAKES DCA STAGE APRIL 5
On April 5, 7 pm, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present the classical/hip-hop duo Black Violin. Led by classically trained violist Wil B. and violinist Kev Marcus, Black Violin fuses R&B, soul, rock, hip-hop and classical styles with astonishing results. Black Violin stands at the vanguard of the “classical boom” movement, a classical/hip-hop hybrid that […]
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Rock the Night Away Grab your friends, and head to one of these spots to catch some great tunes! Dave Steffen Band April 1, 7-10:30 pm, Stone Harbor Restaurant & Pub Blues rock. Ben Larsen April 2, 1-4 pm, Harbor Ridge Winery Americana acoustic singer. Christopher Gold April 2, 2-5 pm, Door County Brewing Co. […]
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Bits & Bites: (Re)Opening Day Lineup
’Tis the season when a drive up and down the peninsula shows a post-winter bustle of activity as businesses prepare to open for the upcoming season. Here’s a list of just a few of the anticipated reopenings happening this month. Island Fever Rum Bar & Grill 6301 Hwy 57 in JacksonportIt’s almost margarita time! Grab […]
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Whether this is your first time planting a kitchen garden or you’re a seasoned gardener who’s looking for some additional motivation, cultivate your green thumb with help from these local gardening resources. Door County Seed Library The Door County Seed Library offers open-pollinated vegetable, herb, flower and native seeds that people can check out for […]
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Ready, Set, Grow: Planting a Kitchen Garden
Whether your goal is to eat more healthfully, save some money or learn a new skill, a kitchen garden can accomplish all of the above. But first, how does a kitchen garden differ from a vegetable garden? Generally speaking, a kitchen garden is located somewhere in your yard, as close to your kitchen as possible […]
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Hobbyist Studies Missing Links’ Designers
Significant architects played roles in the former Sturgeon Bay country club Local readers took notice of a Fairways-section story last year on the 1970s highway construction that put an end to the old Leathem Smith golf course. But the beginnings of the course also grabbed the attention of an Indiana reader who’s a golf-history hobbyist. […]
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A Detox for Mind, Body and Space
Ahhh, spring. Even though spring officially began March 20, there is something about the first of April that prompts some serious spring cleaning in my house. Next to New Year’s, there may be no other time of year that nudges us to sweep the dust and clear the excess from both the physical and metaphorical […]
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Decreasing your added sugar intake When it comes to spring cleaning, our homes feel like the obvious starting point: organizing the garage, sorting through clothes we no longer wear, cleaning the windows, inside and out. But what about “spring cleaning” other areas of our lives, such as the kitchen pantry? In many cultures, spring, the […]
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Poets Laureate Visit Novel Bay Booksellers
A sampling of the finest work by the seven Door County poets laureate is featured in a new book, Seven By 7. A couple of the poets will sign books and chat with book lovers April 16, 11 am – 2 pm, at Novel Bay Booksellers, 44 N. 3rd Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Frances May served […]
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Sea Grant Celebrates 50 Years with Public Artwork
Wisconsin Sea Grant is celebrating its 50th year through a special commission for a piece of public art to be displayed outdoors at the Sturgeon Bay City Hall. Wisconsin Sea Grant and the City of Sturgeon Bay are partnering on this artistic endeavor and invite proposals from qualified artists, or artist teams, for an original […]
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Peninsula School of Art Opens ‘Dynamic Duos’ Exhibit
Peninsula School of Art will open its latest exhibition, Dynamic Duos: Art of Collaboration, on April 8 with a free public reception, 4:30-6 pm, at the school at 3900 Cty F in Fish Creek. The exhibition will run through May 28. Dynamic Duos features nine artist pairs – some local, some from farther away – who work […]
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Cross-training versus Supplemental Training
How to integrate both into your running plan With the Door County Half Marathon nearly five weeks away, runners should be well into their training plans by now. But runners – and good race times – are not built by miles alone. Equally important is engaging and strengthening other muscle groups to help you run […]