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January 2022
Annual Polar Bear Plunge
Start 2022 off right with a dip into the icy waters of Lake Michigan during the Jacksonport Polar Bear Club's 35th annual swim! The swim happens at 12 noon sharp (central time) at Lakeside Park beach in Jacksonport along Door County's eastern coast. The event is free and open to the public, but swimmers are asked to complete a release form prior to the plunge at the registration pavilion or online beforehand. Registration begins at 10:30 AM. If you don't…
Find out more »Egg Harbor New Year’s Day Parade
Egg Harbor’s goofy parade rings in the new year with food and warm drinks! Parade lineup begins at Stella Maris Parish. Dress up, bring your pets, decorate an old car, motorcycle, or any piece of heavy construction equipment – anyone can join the parade The New Year's Day parade starts at 1 PM and runs through the Village of Egg Harbor on Hwy 42. Entering into its 43st year. Egg Harbor, WI 54209 eggharbordoorcounty.org
Find out more »February 2022
Community Snowman Build
Community Snowman Build (weather permitting)! Carrots, scarves, and other snowman making materials will be provided. Martin Park 207 S 3rd Ave Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 sturgeonbay.net
Find out more »Door County Talks: Potawatomi Nation Through Time
Potawatomi Nation through Time guides its audience along a timeline of the Potawatomi people that details the major events from pre-European contact to the present day. The Potawatomi, also known as Keepers of the Fire, have a rich history as caretakers of the land surrounding Lake Michigan, including what is now Door County. A people once known for their ferocity in battle endured many changes and losses at the hands of the United States government through colonization and forced assimilation.…
Find out more »Fiction Techniques for Memoir Writers
Author Kathleen Ernst shares strategies she uses in her novel to enhance your family stories. Online program. $30. Write On, Door County 4210 Juddville Rd Fish Creek, Wi 54212 920-868-1457 writeondoorcounty.org
Find out more »Hobbits, Heroes, and Hovercrafts: Building Your Own Speculative Fiction Novel or Short Story
Discover science fiction and fantasy and how to create your own worlds in your fiction. Online. $15. Write On, Door County 4210 Juddville Rd Fish Creek, Wi 54212 920-868-1457 writeondoorcounty.org
Find out more »Hobbits, Heroes, and Hovercrafts: Building Your Speculative Fiction Novel or Short Story
Led by Hal Prize winner Rebecca Zornow, “Hobbits, Heroes, and Hovercrafts: Building Your Speculative Fiction Novel or Short Story,” will teach participants how to create engaging fantasy/science fiction. Topics will include world building, readers’ expectations, and drafting and editing tips specific to the genre. All participants will leave the workshop with a new, viable story idea. The session is appropriate for high school students as well as adults. Tuition is $15; scholarships are available. The class meets via Zoom, Tuesday,…
Find out more »Advanced Poetry Workshop: Revising and Submitting Poems
Come with 4-5 poems and learn how to revise them for submission to journals and contests with award-winning poet Lisa Higgs. Online. $30. Write On, Door County 4210 Juddville Rd Fish Creek WI 54212 920-868-1457 writeondoorcounty.org
Find out more »Member Coffee and Conversation
A free twice-a-month opportunity to meet other readers and writers in the community, as well as our visiting writers. Free. Write On, Door County 4210 Juddville Rd Fish Creek, Wi 54212 920-868-1457 writeondoorcounty.org
Find out more »March 2022
Great Lakes/Great Books
A monthly discussion group of books that have the Great Lakes as subject or setting. Presented in person and virtually. Free. Write On, Door County 4219 Juddville Rd Fish Creek, WI 54212 writeondoorcounty.org 920-868-1457
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