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  • Christmas in the Village Comes to Ephraim Dec. 2

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    Come celebrate the season at Ephraim’s Christmas in the Village on Dec. 2. Festivities include the ceremonial lighting of the village tree, a joyous Christmas sing-along, carriage rides through Ephraim, ADVENTure at Ephraim Moravian Church, and cookie decorating. Children of all ages will be delighted with a chance to visit Santa, enjoy holiday stories at […]

  • The Changing Look of Winter Wear

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    Balaclavas. Earmuffs. Parkas. Stormy Kromers. Galoshes. Moon boots. Mukluks. Union suits. The things we wear to survive winter have changed dramatically since pioneers first settled on this peninsula. Synthetic fabrics have largely replaced the wools and furs of yesteryear, but not completely. We asked the Door County Historical Museum for historic winter photos, and then […]

  • Editor’s Note: Welcoming Winter

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    In these final weeks of autumn, as businesses bid farewell to 2017 and snowbirds head south for the winter, Door County’s landscape has swapped its palette of fiery reds and oranges for muted browns and grays. The peninsula is ready for its winter slumber. It has become a ritual for me to welcome early winter […]

  • Ellison Bay Hosts Christmas Tree Lighting, Free Chili Supper

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    The Ellison Bay tree lighting and chili supper is Nov. 19 at 5 pm. All are welcome to join in the annual Christmas tree lightning followed by a free chili supper at Mink River Basin. Bring a non-perishable food item to the chili supper to donate to Feed My People. This event is sponsored by […]

  • Capture the Spirit in Sister Bay (Nov. 24-25, 2017)

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    Kick off the holiday season with sparkling lights, holiday music, and a special visitor from the North Pole at Sister Bay’s Capture the Spirit event, Nov. 24-25. On Nov. 24 at 4:30 pm, the merrymaking begins at the corner of Mill Road and Highway 42 with the arrival of Santa, Mrs. Claus, and one of […]

  • Dirty Deuce, Logan Creek Hike & More Weekend Plans

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    Winter is showing no signs of slowing down in its final days! Stay warm with our top picks for the weekend ahead. Friday, March 17 Musical Mathematicians Join Door County favorites Dirty Deuce for a rockin’ good time at Carrington Pub’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration. 8 pm. Saturday, March 18 Beauty and the Beast Catch […]

  • Weather Wizard: Spring Is Coming

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    “One swallow does not make a summer, but one skein of geese, cleaving the murk of a March thaw, is the spring.” Aldo Leopold   Every year in the Midwest, after the cold dark winter, March comes along and starts dropping hints. Leaving a trail of crumbs to lead one out of that frigid stillness […]

  • Owl-O-Rama, St. Patrick’s Parade & More Weekend Plans

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    Door County celebrates nocturnal birds, Simon and Garfunkel, and St. Patrick’s Day this weekend! Friday, March 10 Owl-O-Rama Join the staff of The Ridges and Open Door Bird Sanctuary for a weekend of celebrating these nocturnal birds of prey. Activities range from night hikes, crafts and workshops to live birds and a taxidermist demo. 10 […]

  • A Dark Irish Comedy, Taco Soup & More Weekend Plans

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    It’s a weekend for all musical tastes in Door County, whether you prefer Chicago altfolk, the sounds of low brass or rich Brooklyn harmonies. Fill in the gaps with a presentation by an impressive youth author and an afternoon of tasty soups to benefit a great local zoo. Friday, February 24 Witty, Alt-Folk Join Chicago-based […]

  • Love on Holiday, Newport Candlelight Hike & More Weekend Plans

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    What do you love about Door County – its nature, music, beer and performances? Lucky you, there is all of this and more coming up this weekend. Take your pick from our top picks for the weekend ahead! Friday, February 10 Big Mouth Trio Enjoy an eclectic mix of blues and jazz Friday evening with […]

  • Green Bay Packers, Winter Park, Kewaunee

    Green Bay Packers Staff Visits Winter Park

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    Kewaunee County recently hosted some special visitors when some of the Green Bay Packers staff stopped at Winter Park in Kewaunee. This comes as the Packers work on a sledding hill feature for its Titletown District. The purpose of the visit was to walk the six-lane tubing hill and look at snow equipment, while gathering […]

  • Winter Fest, Pond Hockey & More Weekend Plans

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    Celebrate the very best of winter in Door County with your pick of festivals this weekend! Whether you prefer hanging out on the ice watching hockey or taking part in a quirky competition, there is somewhere for you to enjoy the cold weather on the peninsula. Friday, February 3 Friday Night Jazz Door County Brewing […]

  • Rally on the ‘Roo Canceled

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    Due to unsafe ice conditions on Kangaroo Lake, the Baileys Harbor Community Association has canceled this weekend’s Rally on the ‘Roo, scheduled for Jan. 28.

  • Telegraph Exhibit, Candlelight Ski & More Weekend Plans

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    Enjoy the best of Door County winters with a weekend of snowy fun at Whitefish Dunes. Prefer to stay cozy indoors? Catch a great music documentary at Door Community Auditorium or spending the day exploring local maritime history at the Door County Maritime Museum. Friday, January 27 Explore the Culture of Tuvan Throat Singing On […]

  • Volunteer at Pond Hockey Tournament, Get Great Gear

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    The fourth annual Door County Pond Hockey Tournament is just around the corner. Forty teams will take to Kangaroo Lake February fourth, and you can join in the fun and go home with some great event gear just by lending a hand. Organizers are seeking volunteers for scorekeeping, rink setup, and flooding. Volunteers will receive […]

  • Crossroads Offers Free Skiing

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    While skiers are yearning for a snowy winter, Crossroads at Big Creek hasn’t seen a lot of useful snow. When there is, the Ski for Free program will resume. Free skiing is offered on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 3:30 pm. Friends of Crossroads lends ski equipment and snowshoes, free of charge, to […]

  • Celebrate the Season with Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 21-22

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    While the days of boating and beaching may still be a few months away, you don’t have to wait until the spring thaw to enjoy a weekend on the waters of Lake Michigan. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is providing its annual Free Fishing Weekend on Jan. 21 and 22. For the entire weekend, […]

  • Emma Toft Film, NFL Championship Games, & More Weekend Plans

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    Fill your winter weekend with a dose of Door County poetry, art, music and environmentalists with our selection of events for the coming weekend. Friday, January 20 Peace of Poetry Celebrate the legacy of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. with Write On, Door County’s Poetry of Peace/Peace of Poetry reading. Guests are invited […]

  • Weather Wizard: Ice Fishing in Door

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    “Why would I go ice fishing? My wife lets me drink at home,” my friend said with a smile and a wink. Ice fishing may not be for everyone, but for some Midwestern natives, the experience can be one of winter’s gifts. The setting itself can be otherworldly. The flat and frozen world spreads out […]

  • Kewaunee’s Winter Park Opens for Skiing, Snowboarding and Tubing

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    It’s time to welcome skiers, snowboarders and snow tubers to the hills of Winter Park, N3787 Ransom Moore Lane, Kewaunee for the season. Winter Park officially opened Jan. 7. It took approximately 10 days with just the right weather conditions to make enough snow to groom the terrain for the thousands of expected visitors at […]