DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Piggiz
Are you looking for a burst of sunshine in your life? Look no further than our charming little friend, Piggiz! This delightful 2-year-old male guinea pig is bright and cheerful, and he is available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane […]
Read MoreFree Nonprofit Board Training Session
Door County, Wis. (May 7, 2024) – Board members and executives of area nonprofit organizations are invited to attend a free Nonprofit Board Training Session from 8:00 – 11:30 a.m. on May 14, 2024, at Birch Creek Music Performance Center. […]
Read MoreDoor County Conservation Mentors
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (May 6, 2024) – Award-winning naturalist, author and teacher, Charlotte Lukes, will speak about “Door County Conservation Mentors” at the next meeting of the Door Garden Club on Tuesday, May 21, at the Ridges Sanctuary beginning at 1:00 […]
Read MoreSister Bay Appliance Recycling/Shredding/Drug Drop-Off Day on Saturday, May 11
Sister Bay, Wis. (May 6, 2024) – In an effort to protect our water, land and air, officials from the Village of Sister Bay and the Town of Liberty Grove are encouraging everyone to recycle and participate in a Prescription […]
Read MoreK Wilder Art Studio/Gallery Participating in Ellison Bay Art Crawl
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Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Announces 34th Season of Extraordinary Chamber Music in Door County
“A Season for Jean” runs June through October. Sister Bay, Wis. (May 2, 2024) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, celebrates its 34th season of presenting exceptional chamber music in the vacation paradise of Door County, Wisconsin. Concerts hailed […]
Read More26th Annual Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 1, 2024) – Sturgeon Bay is celebrating their 26th annual Fine Art Fair! Join Destination Sturgeon Bay at Martin Park this Memorial Day weekend to experience the incredible creativity and artistic talent that continues to amaze […]
Read More100+WWC Continues Trend of Giving Events
The April 2024 Giving Circle presented $31,000 for a grand total of $565,000 awarded to 57 unique nonprofits since July 2018. Door County, Wis. (April 30, 2024) – 100+ Women Who Care Door County (100+WWC) Giving Circle continues its philanthropic platform […]
Read MoreFundraiser at Door County Boardwalk for Door County Resident Amy Villalpando
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 30, 2024) — You’re invited to a fundraiser on May 4 at Door County Boardwalk in Sturgeon Bay to help raise money to support local Door County resident, Amy Villalpando, so she can focus on her […]
Read MoreGriffon String Quartet Awarded ‘Doctors in Recital’ Grant
The ensemble was chosen because of its positive impact on the communities in northeast Wisconsin. Sister Bay, Wis. (April 29, 2024) – Green Bay’s Doctors in Recital organization selected the Griffon String Quartet to be a Music Education grant recipient. Every […]
Read MoreNew Writing Workshops Offered Through Write On
Opportunities for Absolute Beginners to Advanced Writers Juddville, Wis. (April 29, 2024) – Whether you have never put words to paper before or have an active writing habit for years, Write On has new educational opportunities for you during the month […]
Read MoreWomen’s Fund of Door County Received Third $100,000 Ford Foundation Grant
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 24, 2024) – The Women’s Fund of Door County announced today that it received a third $100,000 grant award from the Ford Foundation. The Women’s Fund of Door County will use the Ford Foundation funds to create […]
Read MoreWisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus to hold Annual Rummage Sale
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 22, 2024) – The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Door County Campus is excited to announce that they will once again be holding an annual rummage sale fundraiser at Arle Memorial Hall on Friday, May 3 from 12-6 […]
Read MoreDoor County Bookmobile Debuts at Write On
Community Invited to May 11 Mothers & Others Day Open House at Write On, Door County Juddville, Wis. (April 19, 2024) – Write On, Door County will host the Door County Bookmobile’s first event since the renovation of the historic […]
Read MoreMothers & Others Day
On May 11, Write On, Door County hosts a community open house to celebrate those who shaped and inspire us. Juddville, Wis. (April 15, 2024) – The nonprofit Write On, Door County will host a Mothers & Others Day open […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Names New Development Director
Koki Sato brings experience in performance and arts administration to the organization. Sister Bay, Wis. (April 15, 2024) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s longest-running summer chamber music series, recently named Koki Sato as its new Development Director. Sato is the founder and […]
Read MoreReserve Your Spot For Mother’s Day Brunch at Burton’s on the Bay
Egg Harbor, Wis. (April 15, 2024) – Burton’s on the Bay at Alpine Resort, located at 7715 Alpine Rd in Egg Harbor, will be serving Mother’s Day Brunch on May 12 between 10am to 2pm featuring an assortment of delectable […]
Read MoreAl Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik Celebrates 75th Anniversary in 2024
Sister Bay, Wis. (April 12, 2024) – Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik in Sister Bay (Door County), WI, founded by family patriarch Al (Axel Albert Otto) Johnson in 1949, is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2024. The restaurant is […]
Read MoreFun-Filled Free Concerts on the Unlikely Theme of ‘Death & Taxes’!
Ephraim, Wis. (April 12, 2024) – Get those taxes in…and then get over to ‘Colin & Friends’ hilarious “Death & Taxes” themed concerts this Sunday, April 14 at Ephraim Moravian Church, 9970 Moravia St. Internationally-acclaimed musician Colin Welford will be joined […]
Read MoreDoor County YMCA Joins Five Days of Action to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse
Door County, Wis. (April 10, 2024) – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Door County YMCA is reaffirming its commitment to protecting the children in our community by participating in the Five Days of Action campaign. This week-long […]
Read MoreAlpine Resort Announces 2024 Summer Concert Lineup
Egg Harbor, Wis. (April 10, 2024) – Alpine Resort’s summer concert season will feature performances by local and regional acts in various genres of music including rock, pop, blues, country, bluegrass and swing. Their Concerts in the Tent are held […]
Read MoreWild Tomato’s Donation Creation Pizza for April
Fish Creek & Sister Bay, Wis. (April 9, 2024) — Wild Tomato’s Donation Creation Pizza is a special monthly pizza dish that the restaurant’s kitchen creates each month to help support a Door County nonprofit. For the entire month, $1 […]
Read MoreStudent Art Exhibition Debuts at the Miller Art Museum on April 13
With the 50th Annual Salon of Door County High School Art Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 8, 2024) – The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay celebrates 50 years in 2024 of honoring Door Peninsula student artists with its beloved annual student art […]
Read MoreCelebrating Artistic Expression: Gibraltar High School Students Dive into Creative Exploration
Ephraim, Wis. (April 8, 2024) — Each year, Gibraltar High School students set aside textbooks in exchange for brushes, tools, and cameras, immersing themselves in a day devoted to nurturing their creative instincts. Led by Gibraltar High School and Friends […]
Read MoreDCHS Program Highlights Little Sister Barn Project
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 8 2024) – Everyone is invited to the Door County Historical Society’s April Dinner Program, as part of their ongoing mission to bring local history and culture to life in a memorable dining experience. The program […]
Read MoreMemories of Door County: Artist Exhibit and Reception by Marleah Grinnell
On Display April 9-May 17th | Artist Reception April 25, 4-6 pm Baileys Harbor, Wis. (April 4, 2024) – The Ridges Sanctuary is excited to host an artist exhibit and reception for Marleah Grinnell’s new installment of “Memories of Door County,” at the […]
Read More10th Annual “Roofing of the Goats Parade” on Saturday, June 8, 2024
Sister Bay, Wis. (April 4, 2024) – The Sister Bay Advancement Association (SBAA) has announced that the 10th Annual Roofing of the Goats Parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 8th on Hwy 42 in downtown Sister Bay. The annual Roofing of […]
Read MoreDoor County YMCA Launches $25,000 Matching Gift Challenge to Elevate Annual Campaign
Door County, Wis. (April 1, 2024) – As the spring season blooms, the Door County YMCA embarks on an exciting endeavor to bolster its Annual Campaign and continue its mission of community service. Following the success of the recent Day […]
Read MoreLighthouse Festival Tickets On Sale
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 1, 2024) – Let the historic beacons of the Door Peninsula guide you to the annual Door County Lighthouse Festivals, June 7-9 and October 4-6, 2024. Tickets for the 2024 Door County Lighthouse Festivals go on sale Monday, April […]
Read MoreThe Play’s The Thing: Last Train to Nibroc
Fish Creek, Wis. (April 1, 2024) – Join Peninsula Players for the reading of Last Train to Nibroc by Arlene Hutton on Monday, April 1, at 7:00 p.m. at Björklunden — 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor. There is no admission fee, and seating is on […]
Read More100+WWC of Door County’s Upcoming Giving Circle
100+ Women Who Care Door County (100+WWC) next Giving Event is Monday, April 22, 2024. Total awards over 6 Years of Giving will approach $565,000! Door County, Wis (March 29, 2024) – The next quarterly Giving Event of the 100+WWC Giving […]
Read MoreDeath’s Door Dance Festival Returns July 26-28
Door County, Wis. (March 28, 2024) – Death’s Door Dance Festival has announced that it is returning for the 2024 summer season with legendary festival alumni and a generous handful of notable newcomers. The 3rd Annual Festival will take place […]
Read MoreSister Bay Moravian Church Announces “Raise the Roof at the River” Fundraiser
Sister Bay, Wis. (March 26, 2024) – The Sister Bay Moravian Church has announced a new community fundraising event, “Raise the Roof at the River,” scheduled for Sunday, April 21st from 1-5 pm at the Mink River Basin in Ellison Bay. […]
Read MoreOpen Door Pride IDEA Scholarship
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 22, 2024) – Open Door Pride is awarding a $500 IDEA (Inclusivity, Diversity, Equality and Accessibility) scholarship to a graduating Door County senior who demonstrates a passion for inclusivity, diversity, increasing sensitivity, and building community. All students […]
Read MoreEGGStravaganza
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 22, 2024) – EGGStravaganza will again take place at Crossroads at Big Creek on Saturday, March 21 at 2:00. Understand that this is NOT an Easter Egg Hunt, but rather a special session of our weekly Family […]
Read MoreChildren First Receives Sustainability Grant
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 22, 2024) – Children First Development Center, Inc. (Children First) was awarded $10,000 through the Door County Community Foundation Sustainability Grant. The grant allows Children First to purchase necessary commercial kitchen equipment including a dishwasher/sanitizer, oven […]
Read MoreAnnual Crane Symposium
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (March 21, 2024) – Join The Ridges for a weekend celebration of Wisconsin Cranes! Sandhill Cranes have made a comeback after decades of declining populations. Our Crane Symposium events are offered to expand awareness and appreciation of […]
Read MoreBridging the Gap: The History of the Sturgeon Bay Railroad Bridge
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 19, 2024) – Each Fall, Winter and Spring, the Door County Maritime Museum hosts experts and interesting characters from around the country for the Door County Maritime Speaker Series, presented in partnership with series sponsor Door County Medical Center. The Maritime […]
Read MoreSolving Door County Landscape Problems with Native Plants
Next Door County Master Gardeners lecture. Free and open to the public. Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 19, 2024) – Many gardeners in Door County are interested in using more native plants because they provide food for insects, birds, bats, small mammals […]
Read MorePlanning Begins for 30th Annual Marina Fest
Sister Bay, Wis. (March 19, 2024) – The 16th Annual Marina Fest is set to take place in Waterfront Park, Labor Day weekend, Saturday, August 31, and Sunday September 1, 2024. This year’s festival will be another family fun weekend of live […]
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