July Events at Crossroads

Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay has many events planned for the month of July, including two events focusing on the topic of alternative energy.

“Launching into Alternative Energy” is a program scheduled from Saturday, July 11 at 1 pm. The session will introduce participants to solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal sources of energy. The program takes place at the Stonecipher Astronomy Center at Crossroads at Big Creek.

Guest presenters are Jason Marcks and Holly Liss, who are part of the Space Education Initiatives (SEI) program. SEI is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to engaging students in science, math, and technology by using the excitement of space exploration. SEI was recently recognized nationally as the 2008 Frank G. Brewer Award winner for excellence in aerospace education. Marcks is the Executive Director of SEI, Liss is the Program Coordinator and Logistical Specialist.

On Sunday, June 12, the Door County Historical Society will hold a Strawberry Ice Cream Social from 1:30 – 4 pm at the Historical Village at the Crossroads. Sundaes and root beer floats will be sold and kids will get to turn the crank on the ice cream freezer. Costumed members of the society will offer tours of the buildings, with proceeds will help support educational programs at the Historical Village.

“The Race to Zero” is the title of the Door County Environmental Council’s (DCEC’s) next program, which will be held Wednesday, July 15 at 7 pm at the Collins Learning Center. The featured speaker will be Virge Temme, AIA architect.

Temme will compare and contrast Net-Zero building standards and practices currently being used in Europe and the US and how Europe leads the US in this field. “Net-Zero” is the term used to denote building practices and standards that result in minimal dependency on the utility grids and zero emissions of climate-changing pollutants during the construction and operation of new buildings.

Temme will present ways that current homeowners and small businesses can upgrade existing buildings to make them more earth-friendly. She will also provide advice to those wishing to build Net-zero buildings from scratch.

Crossroads’ Collins Learning Center and Historical Village is located at 2041 Michigan Street in Sturgeon Bay. To reach the Stonecipher Astronomy Center from Highway 42/57, turn east on Utah Street to Cove Road and turn left through the gate. For more information, call 920.746.5895.