By Coggin Heeringa It’s January and it’s cold outside. We have our regular dog walkers each day at Crossroads, but there is a significant drop in hikers this time of year. When the trails are icy or the wind chill is severe, that probably is a good thing. But even in January, for both physical and mental health, […]
Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center Takes On New Name: Destination Sturgeon Bay
With the advent of a new decade, the former Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center is taking on a new name and a new brand. “Destination Sturgeon Bay” will be the fourth name for the organization that was originally established as the Sturgeon Bay Community Development Corporation in 1993. “With this name change, we believe that Destination […]
Sunshine House Provides More than 26,000 Rides in 2019
In 2019, Sunshine House provided more than 26,000 rides to Door County residents. If you are out on your way to work at 7:15 am in the morning, you have probably seen one of our buses on the road throughout the county. Rain or shine, snow or sleet, Karen Leitzinger, Director of Transportation for Sunshine […]
High-Performance Homes as a Tool to Combat Climate Change
Award-winning Sturgeon Bay architect Virge Temme will discuss high-performance homes as a tool to combat climate change Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Bjorklunden, 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor. Her talk, presented by the Climate Change Coalition of Door County, will begin at 7 pm. It is free and open to the public, though free-will donations to […]
Call for Public Street Art Artists
Calling all artists! Destination Sturgeon Bay is looking for artists to embellish or create their own cherry for their new street art program, Cherries Jubilee – Celebrating 20 Years of Sturgeon Bay Public Art. Presented by Destination Sturgeon Bay and Associated Bank, cherries will be blossoming throughout Sturgeon Bay starting May 2020. Artists are encouraged […]
Sunshine House of Door County Teams Up with Brilliant Marketing on NEW Website
Sunshine House of Door County. and Brilliant Marketing Communication announce their collaboration to develop a new Sunshine House website. The new website will better support and communicate the Sunshine House mission, brand and values. It will showcase upcoming and past events, integrate online giving and provide robust information on Sunshine House services and opportunities. Randy […]
Ice Carvers Needed for Sturgeon Bay’s Fire and Ice Event
Express your creativity in a unique medium – ice! Challenge yourself during Destination Sturgeon Bay’s Fire and Ice event on Saturday, February 15 and carve an ice sculpture. Destination Sturgeon Bay is seeking beginner, intermediate and advanced ice carvers for the 2020 ice carving competition from 9am-2pm. Individuals and teams of all ages are encouraged […]
Sturgeon Bay Announces Parade Float Winners, Moo-La-La Winner
Holiday lights are twinkling, and the snow is glistening throughout the city of Sturgeon Bay. The annual Christmas by the Bay holiday parade kicked off celebrations throughout the city on November 23, with a total of 26 festive float entries. The 2019 award-winning parade floats were as follows: Best Nonprofit Entry – Sunrise Elementary School, […]
Christmas is Coming Early to Sturgeon Bay
See Sturgeon Bay sparkle this holiday season. Join the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center, Nicolet National Bank, and the rest of the Sturgeon Bay community as we celebrate the holidays November 22-24 during the annual Christmas by the Bay event. Come and stay in Sturgeon Bay to create holiday traditions and memories for the entire family. […]
Sturgeon Bay’s ‘Thrills on Third 2019’
Ghosts, witches, zombies – oh my! Watch out for the spooky characters you may come across during the 8th annual Thrills on Third event, sponsored by Quantum PC Services, happening throughout the historic Third Avenue in Sturgeon Bay on Saturday, October 26. Costume parade participants should gather at Community Foundation Square (222 N. Third Ave.) at […]
