Category: Door County News
Door County news from the pages of the Peninsula Pulse and Door County Living, the peninsula’s trusted, local sources for information about Door County, Wisconsin.
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What’s Coming Up in Door County?
• The Town of Jacksonport is interested in compiling the stories and history of the people who live there. The town will hold a meeting June 7 at 7 pm where residents can tell their interesting anecdotes about living in Jacksonport.
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Sevastopol Concludes Superintendent Search
The Sevastopol School Board has selected Linda Underwood Schweigert as the district’s new superintendent.
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Gibraltar Pushes for Farm-to-school Food
Gibraltar Nutrition Specialist Carla Marr has always considered herself ahead of the curve when it comes to taking steps towards healthier school lunches.
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Blue Horse Bistro Hopeful for Summer Re-opening
A permitting hang-up has stalled the re-opening of the Blue Horse Bistro in Fish Creek. Co-owner Carina Helm says she and business partner Eric Rasmusson encountered an unexpected permitting issue and have been stuck in neutral as they await final approval to complete the remodeling of their new location across from the Fish Creek beach.
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Gibraltar High School Participates in Solar Olympics
Twenty-two high schools from across Northeastern Wisconsin competed in the 16th annual Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) Solar Olympics. Solar Olympics, sponsored by WPS Community Foundation and hosted at University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, challenged competitors to demonstrate various skills with projects involving solar power from designing, constructing and demonstrating a solar cooker, a solar water heater to racing a solar-powered model car.
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The Settlement Shops annual early Farm Market Plant Sale will be held on May 26 from 10 am – 2 pm. Locally-grown potted perennials, annuals, vegetable and herbs will be for sale from vendors.
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Over 20 vendors are participating in the Jacksonport Farmer’s Market for the 2012 season. There will be a wonderful variety again this season with many of the “regulars” returning along with new participants.
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Door County North’s “Ride Free” Green Bicycle Campaign
Business owners and citizens are banding together and contributing new bicycles to the “Ride Free” campaign in Ellison Bay. This program allows people to ride to a destination in Northern Door to shop, buy groceries, pick up lunch or dinner and go to one of the many parks for a picnic at sunset.
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Sister Bay Marina recently expanded and now boasts more slips and amenities than any other in Northern Door. “The new marina means a greater maritime experience for both visitors and residents of Sister Bay,” commented Sister Bay Village Administrator Robert Kufrin, Sister Bay Marina has 100 seasonal slips, 40 transient slips and 10 commercial slips.
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Mindful Living Offers Yoga and Reiki Sessions
Mindful Living offers yoga and Reiki services in many Door County locations. Patti Wagner, owner of Mindful Living, is a certified yoga teacher, life coach and Reiki master.
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Greens N Grains Adds Specialty Foods Chef Jesse Frye
Greens N Grains Deli recently added seating, a full service coffee and espresso bar and a full time specialty foods chef, Jesse Frye. The deli menu now features whole grain, organic, vegan and gluten-free options like Frye’s latest favorite, the Apple Cheddar Panini.
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4th Zip Line Added to Gravity Trails
Gravity Trails Zip Line and Kayak Tours added a fourth zip line to their canopy tour of the Sand Bay Trail. The new zip line soars through maples, cedars, and pines, and is the longest and fastest zip line on the tour.
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MacReady Artisan Bread Company Opens for their 1st Season
The MacReady Artisan Bread Company opened for its first season in Egg Harbor. The new bakery features handcrafted artisan breads and gourmet accompaniments, including extra virgin olive oils and sweet and savory Wisconsin butters.
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DCVB Launches Unique Marketing Campaign
The Door County Visitor Bureau (DCVB) enlisted Minnesota taxi cab drivers to promote Door County’s water recreation possibilities. Seven different taxicabs in the Minneapolis/St.
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Dunes Lake Watershed Faces Overgrowth
The Dunes Lake Watershed is in danger of being overrun with algae and duckweed, according to the preliminary findings of a study conducted by the Door County Soil and Water Conservation Department (SWCD).
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Mark Murphy was Keynote Speaker at DCEDC’s Annual Investors Meeting
On April 25, 350 community and business leaders attended the Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) annual investors meeting to make it the most well attended annual meeting in DCEDC history.
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Grand Opening of the Wickman House
The Wickman House’s grand opening is set for May 26 and features live music performances, an extended happy hour, and half-off the Raw Bar. Wickman House servers – clad in bowties and starched white aprons – will serve an eclectic mix of surf and turf favorites from a menu of local and seasonal ingredients from area farms and gardens.
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Terry and Linda Hedeen-Wurster announce the Sister Bay General Store located along Highway 57 will open on May 25 under the new name Dovetail Trading.
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Trio Restaurant in Egg Harbor will begin their 20th season with select $20 bottles of wine on Thursdays and price fixed menus on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 6:30 pm.
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Door County Distillery to Produce Ridges Gin
Door County Distillery in Carlsville will produce Ridges Gin, with juniper harvested sustainably from Door County properties. Ridges Gin will have a special release bottling for The Ridges Sanctuary 75th Anniversary.