In 2019 and 2020, your generosity supported the Griffon String Quartet’s mission in northeast Wisconsin. Just consider … 95 educational visits with 160 students in Green Bay elementary and middle schools 51 community concerts to 2,402 adults and students 40 private instruction sessions with eight students through the Door County YMCA 25 educational visits with 200+ […]
Obituary: Robert D. Hastings III
July 22, 1948 ~ January 3, 2021 As a true titan of innovation and adventure, always off after his next big idea, Robert “Bob” Hastings led an interesting and diverse life. Janitor. Painter. Football player. Architect. Real Estate Developer. CEO. Magazine Publisher. Blues Festival Producer. The list of his varied professions is too long to […]
What’s Happening at Write On, Door County
A Note from the Directors’ Desks As we sit here in the cozy Writing Center looking out at the whites and greys of winter settling in, we are reminded of all that we have to be thankful for, despite the difficulties of 2020. At the top of that list is you, our Write On family. […]
DCMM Quiet Season Hours and Accessibility
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 8, 2021) – As we welcome the quiet season on the peninsula, the Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) wants to remind local residents and visitors that the museum in Sturgeon Bay is open seven days a week, 10am-4pm. The Museum also is a partner in two nationwide programs making a broad commitment […]
Fire & Ice Weekend – Customized for your Comfort
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 8, 2021) – The weekend officially kicks off on Friday, February 12 with the Candlelight Ski & Snowshoe at Crossroads at Big Creek Nature Preserve from 6PM – 8PM. Trails that wind through Crossroads’ 125-acre Big Creek nature preserve will be lit by luminaries to provide a magical, memorable winter experience. Crossroads […]
Public Arts Initiative (PAI) of Egg Harbor & Kress Pavilion Announce Virtual 2-Day Workshop: “Between The Cracks – The Gift of Liminality”
Egg Harbor, Wis. (December 7, 2021) – As we enter into this winter of unknowns and isolation for many, this time in history can be seen as a gift as much as a struggle, and within this liminal, in-between space is the dormant potential for creative exploration. If the feeling of falling “Between the Cracks” speaks […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Bone
Meet Bone, a handsome pup available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus! This sweet 3-year-old is 42lbs and came to Wisconsin from a shelter in Alabama hoping to find a new loving home. Like all dogs at WHS, Bone is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, plus his adopter will receive a certificate […]
Southern Door FFA Member Receives Second Grant Award
Southern Door, Wis. (January 6, 2021) – Chloe LaCrosse, daughter of Jeremy and Tracy LaCrosse, received a $500 State Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Grant sponsored by Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. Chloe’s plan is to improve her herds’ genetics through flushing her heifer. She will implant the flushed embryos into recipient cows or heifers in the months […]
5 Fun Things to do in Door County This Winter
Article by Door County Coffee Co. With Winter upon us, we are in for a few months of colder temperatures, beautiful snowfalls, and lots of good coffee! People often think Door County does not have much to offer in winter – but that is not the case at all, we have beautiful sights to see […]
Grant Will Support Efforts of Peninsula Transit Coalition
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 5, 2021) – Door-Tran received a $2,500 grant to support the Peninsula Transportation Coalition’s investigation of an extension of existing countywide public transportation systems. The grant from the Door County Community Foundation is the latest step in the organization’s efforts and a recognition of the importance of the mission. Since early […]
