Sister Bay Buzz

• I was very sad to hear that my favorite Northern Door pharmacist, Jim Thomas, has retired, but am also very pleased to know that Jim will finally be able to relax and rewind. Jim has been a pharmacist in Sister Bay for 27 years. Just think of all the pills that man has counted! Jim originally owned and operated Sister Bay Pharmacy and then sold that business to Pamida/Shopko, but continued to work many hours behind the pharmacy counter until July 1. I’m certain there will be lots of folks who’ll miss you, Jim! Congratulations!

• The 13th Annual Festival of the Arts will be conducted in the Village on Aug. 8, and you won’t want to miss a minute of it. All kinds of Door County artists will be displaying and demonstrating their works, and there will also be children’s activities, music and great company. For further information, visit cometosisterbay.com/festivals-and-events/door-county-festival-of-the-arts. On that same weekend Midwest Sunsplash, which will be two fun-filled days of reggae and rock, will also be conducted. To get complete information visit midwestsunsplash.com/Info.php.

• Be sure to mark calendars for “Sister Bay: The Second Fifty Years,” which will be presented at the Koessl Barn at the Corner of the Past at 7 pm on Aug. 12. The history of how this wonderful village grew from 1900 to 1950 is fascinating, and I guarantee you’ll be glad you came. Refreshments will be available.

• The folks at the Sister Bay-Liberty Grove Library asked me to pass the word along that they will gladly accept used books for the Marina Fest Book Sale. If you wish to donate any books please drop them off at the Sister Bay branch of Baylake Bank, the Liberty Grove Town Hall or the library before Sept. 3. Questions regarding the book sale should be directed to Betty at 920.854.2721.

• Marina Fest has grown and will now be conducted on the Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend. In addition to the same great Marina Fest activities we’ve all come to know and love – the Pancake Breakfast, the Used Book Sale, Children’s Boat Building, Dinghy Races, the Waterboard Warriors Show, Cardboard Boat Races, live music, and a fantastic fireworks display just after sunset – Sunday’s headline event will be The Timberworks Lumberjack Show. I’ve seen that show on ESPN and can’t wait to watch Team Timberworks athletes Adam LaSalle and Samantha Hadley.

• There will also be two days of Movies In the Park during Marina Fest, but because it could be a little chilly those movies may be displayed in the Village Hall. Saturday’s featured film will be Pirates of the Caribbean and Sunday afternoon’s kids’ movie matinee will be Finding Nemo. A complete listing of all the musicians who will perform during Marina Fest will be published in future “Sister Bay Buzz” columns.

• There is an ever-changing art show going on at the Meadows Art Gallery at Scandia Village. The works of Faith Frykman, Pat Olson and Debra Stroh-Larson as well as guest artist Ed Fenendael will now be featured. The Meadows Gallery is located in Scandia Village at Sister Bay, and the show hours are 10 am to 5 pm daily.

• If you have any questions about upcoming village projects or village operations please don’t hesitate to contact me. I can be reached at 920.854.4118 or [email protected].