In this issue
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Jeff Weborg didn’t want to go to Ukraine, even though he was invited to go on a mission through his church. South America, Central America, the Philippines, sure, they need help from church missions.
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One More Poet and Poem for National Poetry Month
Among the many positive aspects of the Peninsula Pulse being published weekly is that it affords me the opportunity to feature one more poem in honor of National Poetry Month.
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Sometimes it seems as though the predictive tools used in elections have become so powerful that actual voting is superfluous: the pollsters and pundits can just look at the data and declare the winners in advance.
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Article posted Thursday, April 24, 2014 11:39am
4 - Global temperatures in March 2014 were the fourth highest on record.
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Cast and Putt with the Packers
Player Alumni Resources LLC (PAR) recently announced the launch of its organization featuring Green Bay Packers Alumni and Wisconsin sports celebrities for golf outings, charter fishing excursions, speaking engagements, corporate events and custom events.
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Is Yoga A Sport Or Spiritual Practice?
To figure out an answer, take a free introductory yoga class on May 2 at Junction Center Yoga. While Debate.org says the vote is split 50/50 on this discussion, most serious practitioners will agree that yoga is, instead, a way of life.
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Sixth Graders Compete in State Basketball Tourney
The Gibraltar sixth grade girls basketball team participated in the Wisconsin State Invitational Championship Tournament on April 5 and 6, 2014. This tournament, which was organized by The Great Northwest Basketball League, brought together 89 of the top community-based sixth grade girls basketball teams from across Wisconsin.
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Enroll now in the women’s racing class, July 14-18, at the Ephraim Yacht Club. The class will be held each afternoon from 1:30 to 4:30 pm, and will be taught by the EYC’s most experienced racing instructors.
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The Door County Triathlon, presented by Ministry Door County Medical Center, needs volunteers throughout event week, particularly on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of event weekend, July 18 – 20.
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High school varsity schedules for Door County high schools.
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It usually happens from early to mid-April that some people enjoy their annual spring ritual of venturing into the countryside to cut a bouquet of Pussy Willows.
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Climate change is one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time. In Wisconsin, scientists with the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI) are documenting and projecting the impacts global warming is having and will have in the future in our state.
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Article posted Thursday, April 24, 2014 11:21am
In fairy tales, a young maiden kissing a frog may result in the frog transforming into a handsome prince. But there are some frogs you wouldn’t dare touch, much less kiss.
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Visit Sustainability Fair this Weekend
Fans of renewable energy and sustainable practices are invited to free events on April 25 and 26 in Sturgeon Bay to explore Stewardship Today for a Better Tomorrow at the fifth Sustainable Living Fair.
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On May 2, 2 – 4 pm, there will be a workshop, titled “The Importance of Early Detection,” about imminent invaders and the technology to fight them. The workshop will be held at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall.
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Forest Recovery Project Grows Roots
The Forest Recovery Project announces its inaugural tree planting effort. Thanks to contributions from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 600 bare root seedlings have been ordered and volunteers are needed to get the trees into the ground.
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A work weekend is being held at the Open Door Bird Sanctuary from 9 am to 5 pm on April 26 – 27. Help is needed to finish the mews (outdoor enclosures) and there is a lot of dirt to move around.
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Ground Broken for New Ridges Building
As a Sandhill Crane chirruped in the background, Steve Leonard, executive director of The Ridges Sanctuary, greeted about 70 people who turned out on a chilly Earth Day morning to break ground for its Cook-Albert Fuller Center in Baileys Harbor.
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April Showers Bring May Plantings
Celebrate Migratory Bird Day with The Nature Conservancy by helping to plant more than 1,600 tree and shrub seedlings to improve migratory bird habitat at the Mink River Preserve.
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Close to 1,000 people in Northeastern Wisconsin who have been on waiting lists to receive long-term care benefits through the Family Care program can now see the light at the end of the tunnel after Gov.
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It’s not too late – the order date was extended for crabapple trees offered by the Jacksonport Women's Club. Due to weather conditions the order deadline and delivery dates have been revised; the last day to order is April 26.
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Most people don’t like being told what to do, but they usually don’t mind a little help when it comes to making a tough decision. While the choice of what to eat might not be considered a major brain bender, a majority of Americans think more information would be helpful.
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Coordinated Community Response Column
Every two years End Abuse Wisconsin holds a Healthy Teen Summit. This summit brings together youth and professionals from throughout the state to discuss sexual assault and domestic violence and to educate how to take action against it.
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Article posted Thursday, April 24, 2014 11:02am
Seven-year-old Brady is a sociable Beagle, an appealing boy who misses couch time at home. Brady was surrendered to the Humane Society when it was no longer possible for his Algoma owner to give him consistent care.
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As a free public service to our readers, the Peninsula Pulse presents Life Notes, devoted to the notable milestones in life, from birth to significant birthdays to engagements, weddings and deaths. The deadline for submissions is noon on Friday. Send submissions to [email protected]. The Pulse reserves the right to edit submissions to conform to space. Call 920.839.2121 for details.
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We Are HOPE, Inc. Runs for a Cause
We Are HOPE, Inc. is running for a cause during the 2014 Door County Half Marathon, with a goal to raise $5,000. Valerie Carpenter, Stacia Dick-Schuster, Sandy Duckett, Gina Totaro and Gina Guth Wautier are participating in the Nicolet Bay 5K, and David Van Dyke is participating in the Half Marathon.
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The water temperature registered 41 degrees at Gills Rock when the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources tanker truck pulled in at Weborg’s Dock on April 23 with 30,000 six-month-old fingerling Chinook salmon.
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Smart Girls Group Workshop at Southern Door High School
The Smart Girls Group is coming to Door County with a fun and exciting workshop for young girls on April 26. The Smart Girls Group will host a workshop at the Southern Door High School cafeteria for girls ages 8-16 from 10 am to 3 pm.
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Rotary International Hosts Potluck Dinner
The Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay invites the community to Hope United Church in Sturgeon Bay for the annual Rotary International Potluck Dinner on April 26 at 6 pm.
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Get Belgian Booyah and Bread at Heritage Center
Belgian booyah and bread will be served at the Belgian Heritage Center at 1255 County DK, Brussels on April 27 from 11 am to 2 pm. The menu will include booyah, bread, dessert and a beverage.
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AT&T Pitches Cell Tower in Ephraim
It’s happened in New Canaan, Conn. Lookout Mountain, Tenn. Laguna Beach, Calif. Pukalani, Hawaii. Giza, Egypt. Now, Ephraim, Wis., joins the long list of communities that have had public debate about the erection of cell phone towers.
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“Caring for Persons with Dementia” Presentation at First Baptist Church
Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs on April 27 at 4 pm with “Caring for Persons with Dementia” at First Baptist Church in Sister Bay.
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USPS Issues Songbird Forever Stamps
The United States Postal Service has issued 10 new colorful Songbirds Forever Stamps. Customers may purchase the Songbirds Forever Stamps in booklets of 20 at their local post office, usps.
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National Day of Prayer Breakfast at Bread & Water Café
On May 1, Bread & Water Café on Washington Island is hosting a National Day of Prayer Breakfast at 7:30 am. 2014 is the 63rd annual National Day of Prayer, formalized as an annual observance in 1952.
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“Planning for Long Term Care” Free Presentation at YMCA
Baylake Bank Premier Club, Door County YMCA and Ministry Door County Medical Center are sponsoring an informational program on “Planning for Long Term Care” at the Sturgeon Bay YMCA on May 7, 9:50 – 10:50 am.
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Inaugural Stella Maris Feast Day is May 7
The community is invited to the first annual Stella Maris Feast Day celebration on May 7, 4:30 – 5:30 pm, at the Baileys Harbor site. It is another opportunity to unite the faithful of Stella Maris Parish and honor their patron, Mary – Star of the Sea.
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Celebrating Wisconsin’s Historic Bars & Breweries
Jim Draeger, State Historic Preservation Officer of the Wisconsin Historical Society, and Mark Speltz, co-authored a beautiful book about Wisconsin’s tavern culture, Bottoms Up: A Toast to Wisconsin’s Historic Bars & Breweries.
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Volunteers Needed for Scandia Village Cleanup
Volunteers are needed to help with grounds cleanup at Scandia Village Good Samaritan, on May 10 at 9 am. This is a great opportunity for students looking to fulfill community service hours needed for graduation and people of all ages to celebrate spring.
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Melissa Clark Presents Prettywar
Jeweler Melissa Clark’s home studio showcases her artistic journey: a painting she created while attending Sturgeon Bay High School rests against one wall and a wooden architectural model she pieced together while attending Cornell University sits on the floor.
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Fancy Finger Sandwiches at Mothers & Others Tea
The Women’s Fund of Door County is hosting a Mothers & Others Tea on May 10 from 12 – 2 pm at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club. The luncheon will feature fancy finger sandwiches and dainty desserts served buffet style with a breathtaking view of the water.
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The universe has six magical aromas, just six, only six: perfume is first preferably on women, followed by fresh bread, bacon frying, birch burning, toast cooking and/or coffee brewing.
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Jess Holland & Nick Hoover Form New Folk Duo
Jess Holland and Nick Hoover are two Door County musicians who play together often; they recently decided to call their duo Death Folk. Don’t be intimidated by their seemingly morbid name, which was the first thing they explained when I interviewed them.
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Benefit Motorcycle Ride for Niamh McGrane
On May 17 there will be a benefit ride for Niamh “Nia” McGrane, a Washington Island baby girl born with a cleft lip and palate. She’s already had one surgery on her lip, and will have her second surgery in the late fall at the Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee.
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FSA Announces Assistance Programs
USDA Wisconsin Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Brad Pfaff recently announced orchardists and nursery tree growers who experienced losses from natural disasters that occurred on or after Oct.
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April 15, 2014 is date that many taxpayers dread, but it was a day that the Door County Habitat for Humanity received a small windfall from the Sturgeon Bay Breakfast Rotary Club.
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Monte Carlo Night at Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club
The Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club is hosting Monte Carlo Night as a new members open house on May 3. Cocktails begin at 5 pm, hors d’oeuvres are at 6 pm, and games begin at 7 pm.
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DCVB Sees Signs for a ‘Darn Good Summer’
“It’s going to be a pretty darn good summer for us all,” Door County Visitor Bureau (DCVB) President & CEO Jack Moneypenny told a meeting of the executive committee of the Door County Tourism Zone Commission on April 17.
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Joshua Clark Joins Adventure Center Team
Joshua Clark was recently hired as Door County Adventure Center’s new director of kayaking and concessions. As a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, with a background in human biology and business administration, Clark brings a great perspective to his new position.
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Bay Pharmacy Hosts Annual Health Fair
Bay Pharmacy is sponsoring its annual health fair on May 14, with booths open 9 am to 7 pm. The fair is designed to provide information on health care, alternative medicine and medical equipment options.
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Nancy Ditewig Retires from Lengthy Career at Baylake Bank
Nancy Ditewig, assistant vice president and executive secretary of Baylake Bank and Baylake Corp., is retiring after a 45-year career with the organization.
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Lily Bay Soap Company to Release New Fragrance – Zing
Lily Bay Soap Company LLC, based in Door County, is now celebrating its third year in business. Ann Emmerich and Nancy Scibelli Bouthilet, mother-daughter duo and company owners, founded the company in January 2011.
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Lisa De Sieno Named Unity’s Director of Patient Services
Unity announced the appointment of its Director of Patient Services, Lisa De Sieno, MSE, LPC, to president of the Hospice Organization and Palliative Experts of Wisconsin (HOPE) Board of Directors.
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For years the above ditty was attributed to Edgar Allen Poe. It was supposedly written to pay a bar tab at a tavern in Lowell, Mass., circa 1848, the year before Poe died at age 40. The original manuscript supposedly hung on the tavern wall until it disappeared in 1892. A man who said he was a bartender at the establishment related the piece from memory as a work by Poe.
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Congratulations to Sarah and Jeff Bradley
This dynamic duo is all about promoting art, Feeling nervous? They will help you start! They offer easels and canvas and paint Brushes and an attitude that says, ‘You’re great!’ Need a workshop, a class, or some input? They offer a slew to help you afoot.
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The Lapp children of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, enjoy trying on Joe Jarosh’s cheesehead. Joe and Sue Jarosh of Jacksonport Craft Cottage visited the children during their annual spring trip to visit Amish friends in Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
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Article posted Wednesday, April 23, 2014 4:52pm
Dear Mary Pat, Brenda Lou and I have been going out to dinner for a long time with the Parcheeses and it is almost a ritual. But, in the past couple years part of the ritual isn't to our liking.
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Are there tid-bits of conversations you’ve heard while standing in line at the grocery store, serving a table, or walking down the sidewalk that make you smile, cringe or laugh out loud?
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Article posted Wednesday, April 23, 2014 4:25pm
What does the biblical term “Ephraim” mean?
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Annual Scottie Rally is Set for May 17
It’s almost time for the annual Scottie Rally parade, this year it’s scheduled for May 17. The Parade of Scots will be led by Clan Donald Pipe and Drum Corps around the Baileys Harbor Town Square.
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Sustainable Living Fair Kicks-off at Crossroads
Crossroads at Big Creek is proud and honored to host the kick-off event for the fifth annual Sustainable Living Fair. The fair, celebrating “Stewardship Today for a Better Tomorrow” will be held at Martin Park on April 26, but opening reception will be held in the Collins Learning Center on April 25.
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Dig-In at the Algoma Garden Show
Want to hone your gardening, and birding skills? The fifth annual Dig-In Algoma Garden Show is set for May 3, 8 am to 3 pm, at the Algoma Community Center, 640 Lake Street.
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Sturgeon Bay Celebrates Coast Guard City Status
On January 23, 2014, after a 90-day review by the United States Congress, Admiral R. J. Papp, Jr. the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard signed a proclamation designating the City of Sturgeon Bay a “Coast Guard City.
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A great crowd gathered for the Easter Egg Hunt at Lakeside Park in Jacksonport on April 19. At the hunt the Easter Bunny made an appearance and posed for pictures, free face painting was available for kids to get bunny whiskers, and each child could find three eggs to receive three prizes from the prize table.
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Judy Collins & Don McLean Begin DCA’s 2014 Season
Door Community Auditorium (DCA) announces its 2014 performance schedule. Door County’s premier music venue will present a wide variety of concerts this summer and fall.
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Upcoming Katie Dahl Concert Dates
There are three upcoming opportunities to see Katie Dahl in concert. On April 25 at 7 pm, Dahl will be a special guest at Tent Show Radio Live at the Door Community Auditorium.
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Land the Big Gig Competition Open to Musicians & Singer/Songwriters
The third annual Land the Big Gig music competition is now open, giving the nation’s top musical talents the opportunity to win cash prizes and a chance to perform live before thousands of music fans at Summerfest.
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Get On the Wine Trail, May 16 – 18
The Door County Wine Trail will host its annual Wine Trail Weekend May 16 through May 18. During the weekend each participating Door County winery will host special events celebrating the arrival of wine season in Door County.
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UUF Screens “Inequality for All”
On May 1, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County (UUFDC) joins faith-based organizations nationwide to provide their wider communities with the opportunity to view and discuss Inequality for All, an award-winning documentary about income inequality in our nation and the way it has shaped our economy and democracy.
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MDCMC Celebrates Women’s Health Week with Lunch and Learn Programs
Ministry Door County Medical Center (MDCMC) will celebrate Women’s Health Week, May 12 – 18, with free lunch and learn programs. The theme for 2014 is “It’s Your Time.
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Community Dance at Institute Saloon
The Door County Folk Alliance will hold this month’s community dance on April 26 at the Institute Saloon Dance Hall. From 7 to 9 pm, Sugar on the Floor will play music to dance to.
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“columbinus” Debuts this Weekend at TAP
columbinus will be performed at Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay from April 25 – 27. Following each of the four performances of columbinus, there will be an audience discussion with special guest panelists along with the cast and director of the play in order to talk further about the many issues raised in the play.
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Pro Arte Quartet Returns to County May 5
Midsummer’s Music announces the first Door County appearance of the 2014 season of the world famous Pro Arte Quartet, ensemble-in-residence at the University of Wisconsin, on May 5 at 7:30 pm at the Ephraim Moravian Church for an evening of music by Mozart, Bartَk, and more.
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Tickets Available for Birch Creek’s 2014 Season
Tickets are now available for Birch Creek Music Performance Center’s 2014 season concerts on birchcreek.org. The Percussion and Steel Band session kicks off the 2014 season on June 19.
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AFT and Door Shakespeare to Give Complimentary Student Tickets
Capitalizing on the popularity of their ongoing student ticket program, American Folklore Theatre will distribute a complimentary ticket to every elementary, middle and high school student in Door County.
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Rogue Theater Performs Mystery Murder Dinner Theater
Rogue Theater announces their upcoming show: Talk About A Murder!, a murder mystery by Lee Mueller and directed by Carrie Counihan. In the play, two talk show hosts Nicky and Rickie Rivers, played by Christine Salmon and Stuart Champeau, interview other characters, such as: Vegas singers Shecky Scagnetti (Bill Bauernfeind) and Edie Buffet (Lola DeVillers), home economist Phoebe St.
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AFT Will Reveal New Name May 25
In January of 2014, American Folklore Theatre (AFT) announced that, beginning officially in 2015, the award-winning Door County troupe would debut a new name.
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Rummage Sale to “Light the Depot”
The next event for the Depot Performing Arts Center’s “Light the Depot” fundraising campaign to purchase energy saving LED stage lights is a rummage and bake sale from April 25 to 27.
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Sampler classes at The Clearing provide a great opportunity to explore several types of art or fine craft in a single week. The craft sampler scheduled for the week of May 4th features fused glass, wood turning and paper arts, taught, respectively, by local artists Gary Chaudoir, Rich Stultz and Nancy Akerly.
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Different Approaches, Same Subject
Half assignment, half experiment and a complete artistic challenge, the 5 Objects of Inspiration exhibition at Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek illustrates that it is not the subject matter, but how an artist paints it that makes a work interesting.
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Special Guest at First League Meeting
The Door County Art League (DCAL) will hold its first meeting of 2014 on April 28 at 7 pm at the Gibraltar Fire Station in Fish Creek. Artist Lorin Willey will offer critiques of members’ artwork, focusing on composition, design, use of color and techniques employed in each piece.
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Local Artist in Twin Cities Exhibit
From April 25 to 27, 2014 Flow Art Space presents its third annual Our Earth exhibition during the St. Paul Art Crawl event. Works in this group show include photography, sculpture, fiber, painting, pastel, collage and quilted shipping plastic waste.
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Bottle & Brush, the social artworking event at Artists Guild in Sturgeon Bay, continues every Friday from 6 to 8 pm. Participants bring friends, beverages and snacks.
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Sue and Joe Jarosh, owners of Jacksonport Craft Cottage, recently returned from their annual spring trip to visit the Amish. The 2,500-mile drive takes them to families in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana.
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On April 27, 5 to 7:30 pm, the Sturgeon Bay Sail Training Foundation (STF) will host their annual chili supper fundraiser and registration kick-off. At the fundraiser, registration begins for the summer Learn to Sail programs.
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The Meadows Art Gallery show in May has three parts. The first part is the Wallace Poetry Group, a group of writers and artists who have been working together for a very long time to produce images with words.
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How Pictures Work in Picture Books
Write On, Door County presents award-winning author and illustrator Nancy Carlson in a special day-long workshop, “How Pictures Work in Picture Books,” on May 3, 9 am – 5 pm.
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Armored Vehicle Coming to Door County
The Door County Sheriff’s Department joins several other law enforcement agencies around the state to benefit from the winding down of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
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Michael Perry: Storyteller on the Page and the Stage
It comes as no surprise that New York Times bestselling author Michael Perry was voted class clown in high school. Since publishing the witty, humorous, and poignant memoir Population: 485, based on Perry’s experiences and observations moving back to his hometown of New Auburn, Wisconsin, he has released a number of equally witty, humorous, and poignant memoirs about his experiences since moving back to New Auburn.
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Gibraltar Area Schools has collaborated across grade levels and with community members to celebrate Earth Day. Students and environmental specialists plan to share earth friendly ideas at a free Earth Day Celebration April 23, 1 – 4 pm, at Door Community Auditorium and Gibraltar Mural Gym.
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Changes to 2014 deer hunting regulations were outlined during the annual spring County Conservation meeting held at Sturgeon Bay High School for Door County residents and in 71 other locations in each of the counties on April 14.
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Maibock: Another Harbinger of Spring
In case you still need it, another harbinger of spring arrived on Good Friday at the Shipwrecked Brew Pub in Egg Harbor when a delicious, limited edition Maibock went on tap.
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Looking for a place to dine this Easter holiday? Here is a list of businesses that informed us they are serving special Easter brunches or dinners on April 20.
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Sustainable Living Fair April 26
Martin park hosts the 2014 Sustainable Living Fair in Sturgeon Bay.
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2014 Door County Farmers Market Schedule
There is a farmers market somewhere on the Door Peninsula five days a week come summer, here's the plan of attack!
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Lake Lives: Lynn Frederick, the Fisherwoman
Fishing is a man's world, but Lynn Frederick broke in, first in science and now as a charter fishing captain.
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Lake Lives: Jim Laughlin, Fisherman
Jim Laughlin came to fishing through his high school sweetheart, and 25 years later, he's still on the boat.
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2014 Door/ Kewaunee Fishing Tournaments and Events
Your guide to all the fishing tournaments and events on the Door Peninsula in 2014.
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When Aiming to Eat Local, Don’t Forget the Fish
The fish industry launched a new program to remind people that fish are part of the locavore movement.
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The Double-crested Cormorant, Jekyll and Hyde of the Waterbirds
Few animals in Northeast Wisconsin inspire reactions as different as the Cormorant, a bird that represents a comeback story to some, a great nuisance to others.