In this issue
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Special Consensus at White Gull Concert Series
White Gull Winter Concerts are back. The Special Consensus, a bluegrass band that has been nominated for two Grammys, will kick off the season Dec. 8 and 9, 8 pm. An optional, fixed-price dinner will be held at 6 pm.The Special Consensus has been touring nationally and internationally since 1975. Since first playing in Fish […]
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Sevastopol Elementary Raises Funds for VFW Post 3088
Sevastopol Elementary has a program called the Community of Caring, through which each grade level is responsible for a different segment of the community. Recently, students participated in a “penny war” – a fun coin-collection effort – to raise funds for the local VFW Post 3088. The school was divided into two teams for friendly competition. At the […]
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Community Thanksgiving Dinner Serves 375+
The 42nd Community Thanksgiving Dinner, held at the Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church, provided more than 375 meals this year, and it continues to be successful thanks in large part to the tremendous community support it receives. The dinner coordinators, Duane and Leslie Youngsteadt, thank the team of 50-plus volunteers who worked so hard throughout […]
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Olm and Christian’s New Release Benefits Go Bo! Foundation
Music producer Hans Christian, owner of STUDIO 330; and singer/songwriter Holly Olm are offering a new musical release as part of their fundraising campaign, Giving Back to Humanity. Titled “I Will Follow,” the new song asks the public to donate to the local Go Bo Foundation, whose mission is to provide financial assistance to families […]
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This holiday season, give the gift of mobility by purchasing tickets for Door County Connect (formerly called ADRC bus/van service) and Door 2 Door Rides. “If someone needs transportation, tickets can really make a difference for them,” said Pam Busch, transportation manager for Door County’s Transportation Department. So far this year, Door County Connect has […]
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BUG Fire Department Brings in $198,895
The Brussels-Union-Gardner (BUG) Fire Department has received a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $198,895.24. The funds will be used to replace all self-contained breathing apparatuses, including air bottles and custom-fit face masks at both BUG fire stations. The current equipment is 20 years old and no longer complies with current safety […]
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DD Habitat for Humanity Begins Annual Appeal
’Tis the season of giving, so Door County Habitat for Humanity (DCHH) is launching its annual appeal for monetary donations, which are essential to helping DCHH grow and provide more services to the community. Donations can be made in cash, by credit card, by check made payable to “DCHH,” as a qualified charitable donation from […]
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Donate Outerwear to Big Bundle Up Campaign
Door County’s tourism industry is helping to bundle up the community by collecting new or gently used coats, hats, mittens and snow pants throughout December. The collection is part of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s 11th Big Bundle Up campaign. Door County has participated in the campaign since its inception. The participating local organizations are […]
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Volunteers from the Belgian Heritage Center and Door County Habitat for Humanity will host a booyah sale Dec. 3, 12-5 pm, at the ReStore, 410 N. 14th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Advance orders are not required, but they’re strongly encouraged. To order ahead, call 920.743.2869, ext. 104. Sales of booyah – $10 per quart or […]
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Anyone aged 18 or older who has completed the primary series of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least six months ago may receive a Moderna booster – the only booster that Door County Medical Center (DCMC) is administrating at this time. The Moderna and Pfizer boosters are interchangeable. Anyone who had one Janssen (Johnson […]
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Pulse of Philanthropy: Take Advantage of These Expiring Charitable Deductions
In my last column, I wrote about the enormous tax advantages of placing highly appreciated stock in a donor-advised fund at your local community foundation, particularly when “bunching” several years of tax deductions into a single year. In the column titled “Maximizing Your Charitable Deduction,” I noted that this has long been a highly effective […]
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Missing Pub Trivia? It’s Back!
The Door County Trivia Alliance is resurrecting a cultural casualty of the pandemic: classic pub trivia. Events will be held Dec. 7, Jan. 11 and Feb. 8 at the Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor. The doors will open at 6:30 pm, and trivia will begin at 7 pm. The cost of $20 […]
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Nonprofits Can Raise Funds by Working Packer Games
Nonprofit volunteer groups are needed for tasks at Lambeau Field during upcoming Packer games. Depending on a group’s size and assignment, organizations can earn up to $1,500 for helping with the available tasks. Any size group is welcome, and those who are 14 and older may participate, depending on the task. Groups are especially needed […]
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Cheeky Fruitcake Yard Signs Raise Funds for Financial Literacy
Money Management Counselor (MMC) elves are once again planting Cheeky Fruitcake yard signs around Door County and Algoma neighborboods as a fundraiser to help community members through improved financial literacy. Last year, fruitcake signs helped 20-plus people to receive the financial counseling they needed to buy a home, find alternatives to bankruptcy, revise budgets to […]
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Tavern League Supports Chop and Shop Program
(From left) Sheriff Tammy Sternard accepted a $500 check from Michele Pfannenstiel – a Door County Tavern League member and owner of Apple Valley Lanes – for the Chop and Shop program in Door County. Matching funds will be applied for from the Wisconsin Tavern League Foundation so that the donation will total $1,000. Other organizations […]
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Peninsula Music Festival’s February Fest Returns
The Peninsula Music Festival’s February Fest will return to the Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor, on Feb. 6, 13 and 20. The one-hour performances will begin at 2 pm. Two esteemed members of the Festival Orchestra – violist Thomas Kluge and principal keyboardist Christi Zuniga – will kick off the winter chamber-music series […]
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Holiday Concert For Senior Citizens at Gibraltar
Gibraltar Area Schools and the Gibraltar High School Student Council invite senior community members to a Senior Citizen Holiday Concert on Dec. 15, 11 am, at the Door Community Auditorium, 3926 Hwy 42 in Fish Creek. The doors will open at 10:30 am. Attendees will enjoy performances by the Gibraltar middle and high school music […]
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Glenn Miller Orchestra Brings Christmas Show to DCA
It’ll be a big band holiday at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) when the Glenn Miller Orchestra fills the main stage Dec. 11, 7 pm. Though the celebrated bandleader Glenn Miller died in a plane crash in the 1940s, his legendary big band never stopped playing – and it’s now been performing for more than eight decades. […]
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Join Blood Drive at Sonny’s, Dec. 10
Sonny’s Pizzeria in Sturgeon Bay is hosting a blood drive on Dec. 10, 11 am – 5 pm, for the Community Blood Center (CBC) which is currently experiencing a shortage of all blood types. To schedule your donation, visit communityblood.org/donor. After logging in, click ‘Donate Now’ and use sponsor code OT123. You can also call 800.280.4102 […]
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Civility Corner: Strive to Be Inclusive
by ORLAINE I. GABERT, Door County Civility Project The third of the nine tools of civility is “Be Inclusive,” which seeks to expand our ability to listen and take in information. In this, we can learn from two-year-olds, who, at that age, have typically become more verbal and want to do things for themselves. Frequently […]
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State Parks Take Camping Reservations Online
The temperature may be dropping, but that doesn’t mean the end of camping for those who are looking for a winter adventure: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is making year-round camping reservations available at more than 20 state parks and forests. Visitors can now plan ahead and have peace of mind before hitting the […]
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Start Your December at Crossroads at Big Creek
Join in the learning and fun at Crossroads at Big Creek this weekend. The Junior Nature Club will meet Dec. 3, 10 am, to explore the solar system during a planet walk that’s free and open to the public. Meet on the porch of the Collins Learning Center. Space exploration will continue Dec. 4, 2 […]
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Bonnie Jo Moore Publishes First Mystery Novel
Bonnie Jo Moore’s first novel, Murder Takes a Vacation, is set in Sister Bay. In this first installment of her Mia Zielinski: Northern Door Mystery series, Zielinski – a gutsy polio survivor with a playful sense of humor and an uncanny ability to sense things – plans to spread the ashes of her long-dead daughter in the […]
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New Releases at Novel Bay Booksellers
The season of giving is gearing up, so here are some gift ideas – available at Novel Bay Booksellers, 44 N. 3rd Ave. in Sturgeon Bay – to consider for the young readers in your life. BABIES AND TODDLERS Gotta Go, Buffalo by Kevin and Haily Meyers Wee ones love lift-the-flap books and silly rhymes. Gotta Go, […]
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Exploring the Library: Door County Library Resource Help
by Laura Kayacan, Adult Services Librarian; and Shauwn Rosendale, Technical Support Specialist, Door County Library Did you know that we at Door County Library can assist with downloading digital books, audiobooks, magazines, music and videos with library apps on your cell phone, tablet or laptop? Library staff members are happy to help you with setting […]
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December Reading Recommendations
Looking for a gift for the book lover in your life? Check out these recommendations for inspiration! You can also find all of the book suggestions from past Peninsula Pulse reading-recommendations columns at doorcountypulse.com/literature. Empty Mansions by Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell Jr. Recommended by Morgan Mann, Community Relations Library Assistant, Door County Library Written […]
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Bazyli Studio Hosts Holiday Pop-Up Events
Bazyli Studio Wearable and Textile Art (bazylistudio.com) is hosting a holiday pop-up event every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm, through Dec. 12. Bazyli, 2551 Ahrens Road in Baileys Harbor, will feature the smaller handbags of Ilze Heider Leather designs; hand-painted silk scarves by Joanna Alot Designs, which can also be found in […]
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Suzanne Rose Displays Fine-Art Photos in Milwaukee
The Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) is presenting its upcoming exhibition, Suzanne Rose – Blind Spot: to pass among them, Dec. 4 – Feb. 20, at its Milwaukee satellite location. Register for the free exhibition party Dec. 9, 5-7 pm, to be held at MOWA | DTN, by visiting wisconsinart.org. Blind Spot features 30-plus black-and-white […]
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Turtle Ridge Toasts All Things Evergreen Dec. 9
Turtle Ridge Gallery will host an evergreen-themed open house Dec. 9, 4-7 pm, to celebrate the start of a season filled with light and hope, and to offer locally created gifts. Three drawings will be held for evergreen arrangements; gift wrapping will be free; and refreshments will be served. Turtle Ridge Gallery, 11736 Mink River […]
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Art School Opens ‘To The Letter’, Hosted Gingerbread Bash
Peninsula School of Art (PSA) is hosting its next exhibition, To the Letter: Text in Art, Dec. 4 – Jan. 29, featuring the works of seven regionally and nationally recognized artists: Alison A. Gates and Melissa Wagner-Lawler of Wisconsin, Sean Latif Heiser of Tennessee, Meg Hitchcock and Leslie Roberts of New York, Nicki Shockz of […]
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‘Lost Dogs’ Chronicles Nielsen’s Artistic Life
Artist David Nielsen is exhibiting a collection of work titled LOST DOGS at Bad Moravian in Ephraim. An artist reception is set for Dec. 4, 5-8 pm. The thought-provoking, dynamic works on display – the majority of which have not been shown before – represent different phases and time periods during Nielsen’s life as an artist. […]
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The Ridges Hosts Photo Contest, Wreath-Making Workshop
The Ridges Sanctuary is hosting a photo contest through Dec. 13. It encourages participants to capture and share what they love about The Ridges to help foster awareness and appreciation for its natural beauty. Submit photos – taken at The Ridges or in Baileys Harbor with the theme of nature – through Facebook by tagging The Ridges […]