In this issue
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January Reading Recommendations
Throughout the year, the Peninsula Pulse will share book recommendations from the librarians and booksellers of Door County. You can purchase these titles and recommendations from 2021 here>> Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning by Tom VanderbiltRecommended by Kimberly Wells, bookseller at Novel Bay Booksellers, 44 N. 3rd Ave. in Sturgeon Bay Although […]
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Memory Cafes are Back in Algoma, Kewaunee
The Lakeshore Memory Cafés are back in full swing. The Algoma group meets monthly on the second Wednesday, and the Kewaunee group meets monthly on the third Wednesday, both 10-11:30 am. Memory Cafés welcome those experiencing early-stage dementia, mild memory loss or cognitive impairment, as well as their family and friends. It’s a great opportunity […]
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Looking for something to encourage creativity and critical thinking this winter? Door County 4-H is offering a selection of five Cabin Fever Project Kits, each containing most of the supplies needed to complete a fun activity. (Basic supplies such as markers and scissors are not included.) The available kits are Gnome Your Home, Homemade Science, […]
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Hike This: Winter at Anderson Pond
Tucked off Moravia Street in Ephraim sits the Door County Land Trust’s Ephraim Preserve at Anderson Pond, a 26-acre preserve with a spring-fed pond as its centerpiece. The land here once served as pasture, orchard and farmland, but in the hands of Aslag Anderson and his descendants, much of the land was undisturbed on the […]
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Door to Nature: Icy Winter Affects Wildlife
This strange winter weather of the past month has made finding food difficult for the local squirrel population. December brought 20 inches of snow to my upland hardwood area. The first 16 inches melted back to bare ground, and then the last few inches were covered by freezing rain. The ice-covered ground makes it hard […]
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COOP Releases Stock Retirement Earnings
The Door County Cooperative (DCC) is mailing more than $160,000 to local residents as part of its stock retirement program. Qualifying members will receive a check for 5% of the total stock they’ve earned in the company. “This stock retirement demonstrates our commitment to providing a meaningful cash return to our members who support the […]
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Broadband Meeting Will Present Findings, Next Steps
The $1 trillion federal infrastructure plan that passed late last year guarantees $65 billion in funding to improve broadband access for rural areas, low-income families and tribal communities. Meanwhile, the Wisconsin Public Service Commission said it’s planning to award up to $100 million in broadband-expansion grants by early summer 2022. Applications are due March 17. […]
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Kewaunee Snowmobile Trail Update
Kewaunee County opened snowmobile trails in sections one (Red River area) and two (Algoma area) on Jan. 10, including a portion of the Ahnapee State Trail. This amounts to approximately 70 miles to ride. Six snowmobile clubs maintain Kewaunee County’s nearly 205 miles of trail and provide condition updates to the county’s Promotions and Recreation […]
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) is hosting Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 15-16 to promote the fun and excitement of winter fishing. Anglers may fish state waters where there is an open season, and no fishing license or trout and salmon stamps are required. All other fishing regulations apply, such as observing limits on […]
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Do you want to sponsor a Fall Fest Derby Car for 2022? The derby committee is placing orders for White Super Stock soap box derby car kits, including wheels, and you can get in on the order. Kits will cost approximately $800 each. The deadline for orders is Jan. 31, and purchasers must pay with […]
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Getting to the Bottom of Death’s Door
When Brennan Christianson took over as the site manager of Death’s Door Maritime Museum in Gills Rock last May, he quickly learned what visitors are most curious about. “People would ask me where the name ‘Death’s Door’ comes from – a lot,” Christianson said. He could answer with a version of a story most are […]
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DCEDC Launches Door County Resident Sentiment Survey
Door County Economic Deveopment Corporation is seeking input from residents and workers to better understand how pandemic-induced changes have influenced livability and employment in Door County. The Door County Resident & Workforce Sentiment Survey is aimed at getting direct feedback and experiences from those living and working in Door County. “It’s important to understand what […]