Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 1, 2024) — The Door County YMCA was bustling with excitement and community spirit last week as hundreds of residents gathered for various events designed to promote health, wellness, and festive fun. Community Healthy Living Fair Draws Over 200 Attendees The week began with a fantastic turnout at the Community Healthy Living […]
‘Musical Museum’ Offers Innovative Program for People Experiencing Early to Moderate Stages of Dementia
The Musical Museum is a social-clinical program specifically tailored for individuals with mild to moderate neurocognitive disorders. Sister Bay, Wis. (November 1, 2024) – The Griffon String Quartet, an affiliate of Midsummer’s Music that works people of all ages in northeast Wisconsin, Clara Takarabe, a violist and clinical music researcher with the Feinberg School of Medicine at […]
USS Westchester County Dedication Event
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 30, 2024) – This Friday, November 1 at 11am, the Door County Maritime Museum will be dedicating a memorial plaque on the Sturgeon Bay West Waterfront behind the museum to the 23 US sailors and soldiers killed on the USS Westchester County. The Westchester County was built here in Sturgeon Bay at Christie Corporation. On […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Cowboy
Meet Cowboy, he is a 2-month-old dog available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. He’s got lots of love and puppy breath kisses to share in his new home and this adorable fella will keep you entertained with his goofy personality and friendly energy. When he goes running to fetch his […]
Gibraltar Historical Association Annual Wreath Sale
Fish Creek, Wis. (October 24, 2024) – Welcome in the holiday season by purchasing fresh wreaths, swags, and kissing balls from Gibraltar Historical Association. Lush Wisconsin greens are freshly cut and arrive days later. This year, be sure you’re prepared for a fantastic holiday display! Pick up a few extra holiday gifts, books, note cards, and […]
Birch Creek Welcomes New Board Members, Honors Outgoing Members
Egg Harbor, Wis. (October 23, 2024) – Birch Creek is pleased to announce the appointment of three members to its 18-member Board of Trustees. Donna Altepeter joins the Birch Creek Board for the first time, effective as of the October 2024 Board meeting. Originally from St. Louis, Donna has been a long-time visitor to Door […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Dahlia
Meet Dahlia, she is a 5-month-old cat available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. She’s a sweet 5-pound black cat who is curious about all things around her and loves playtime most. She’s so fun to hang out with and who’ll no doubt bring lots of laughs and joy to her […]
Final Week of “And If Elected” and the 2024 Fall Season at Northern Sky
This may be the last week of the 2024 fall season, but Home for the Holidays tickets are on sale now! Fish Creek, Wis. (October 22, 2024) – Northern Sky down to the final performances of And If Elected in the Gould Theater. With only FIVE shows left, this week marks not only the close of this uplifting production but […]
CULTURE CLUB: My Word of the Year: Entrainment
By CARI LEWIS, executive director, Door Community Auditorium At Joy Harjo’s recent Door Community Auditorium concert, I learned a new word: entrainment. No surprise that Harjo, our nation’s 2019-2022 Poet Laureate, would not just delight us with music and poetry, but would also inspire curiosity and learning. Still, this word – with its different meanings […]
Maritime Speaker Series: Mr. & Mrs. Captain
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 22, 2024) – The next presentation of the 2024-2025 Door County Medical Center Maritime Speaker Series will be held both in person and online on Thursday, November 7at 7pm, featuring Thankful for Our Lives of Adventures by Mr. and Mrs. Captain Ray Sheldon and Peggy O’Connell. Ray and Peggy O’Connell, better known on the […]
