Family Dinner-Dance Friday Celebrates “The Luck of the Irish” and Door County YMCA Strong Kids; “Souper Stars Challenge” Winners Announced
Chili cook-offs at both Door County YMCA Program Centers and upcoming Family Dance raise funds for the 2010 Door County YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.
Visitors to the YMCA enjoyed sampling all the soups at the YMCA or taking a container of their choice to enjoy at home. A select group of judges at each YMCA Center location sampled all the entries and chose the winning recipes.
Brenda Abrahamson took the honors of Grand Champion in Sturgeon Bay with her Chili. Amy Stephens captured a first for her Wild Rice Mushroom Turkey, Carly Sarkis second with her Chicken Dumpling and Cindy Livingston third with Brett Favre Chili. People’s choice award in Sturgeon Bay went to Steve Wisniewski at Door County Memorial Hospital for his Lobster Bisque.
Northern Door Staff await hungry Soupers... photo by Brynn Swanson
Northern Door YMCA’s first place winner was Janice Thomas from the Savory Spoon with a French Lentil with Root Vegetables, second place went to Todd Bennett from the Chefs Hat for his Black Bean Andouille Sausage with Wild Rice and third place was Audrey Grasse with a Roasted Squash with Apple Soup.
Special thanks to the dozens of soup chefs and servers who helped make the Souper Stars Challenge possible. All proceeds from the chili cook-offs will go towards the 2010 Door County YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.
On Friday, March 12 the Sturgeon Bay YMCA Center will host the final campaign event, “Thank Your Lucky Stars,” a family dinner-dance from 6 - 8 pm. All families are welcome to celebrate the “Luck of the Irish.” There will be dancing, games and contests, crafts and a “green” dinner with your family. It’s only $10 per family and you need not be a YMCA member to attend. All proceeds go the Strong Kids Campaign 2010.
The Strong Kids Campaign is the annual campaign to provide funds for scholarships and affordable programs “for all” in Door County regardless of age or financial need. In 2009, the community helped the Door County YMCA raise $400,450 to support this program. The goal for the 2010 campaign is $410,000.
Sweetie Pies Seeks Entries in the 4th Annual Door County “High Roller” Contest in April
Sweetie Pies of Fish Creek is looking for the best Rolling Pin creations in Door County!
Every good baker will tell you that the rolling pin is one the most important keys to successful baking. Sweetie Pies agrees! After 15 years of pie-making, they are by far one of the best. That’s why they are putting on their 4th Annual “High Roller” contest.
Your mission is to make the best original and creative rolling pin! Entries may be submitted starting on April 2 and until May 3. Work will be displayed in the shop for the entire summer from May 7 through October. Voting will be open to the public through August and the winners will be chosen and announced on Labor Day Weekend.
After the contest, entries will be sold via silent auction. For more info on entering the contest, just visit Sweetie Pies, located in the Settlement shops just south of Fish Creek.
Door County Celebrating Springtime at Stone’s Throw Winery’s Chocolate Weekends Ongoing Through May
Are you ready for the ultimate chocolate experience? Head for the center of the Peninsula to Stone’s Throw Winery.
Fine American and imported European artisan chocolates await you… matched by the winemaker to perfectly complement Stone’s Throw artisan wines and champagne. You’ll taste, then rate the chocolates and leave with 2 logo wine glasses, your tasting notes and some great memories. No reservations required, and the cost is only $25 per couple, taking place every weekend through May. But, only at Stone’s Throw Winery. Information: 920.839.9660.
2nd Annual Door County Chili Cook Off at The Fishing Hole Benefits Feed My People, Mar 6
The 2nd Annual Door County Chili Cook Off takes place at the Fishing Hole in Sturgeon Bay on March 6 from Noon till 4 pm.
Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and there will be raffles, specials and much more! The official tasters donation is a mere $3 and you are encouraged to add on your donation of any nonperishable food items.
All proceeds are going to benefit Door County’s Feed My People program. For more information and if you would like to enter your chili in the contest, please contact Sheila or Brian at 920.743.9814. The Fishing Hole is located at 6962 County Tk M, Sturgeon Bay. Hope to see you there!
Feed and Clothe My People is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving residents of Door County.
Their mission is to help those in need of food and clothing. Feed My People / Clothe My People is located at
204 North 14th Avenue, PO Box 741 in Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. Phone: 920-743-9053 or email feedmypeople@charter.net.
Journal Sentinel reporter Nancy Stohs writes about “An Artist’s Food for the Soul”
In an article entitled, “Cookbooks from around the area are worth a taste,” Journal Sentinel reporter Nancy Stohs writes about “An Artist’s Food for the Soul,” Edgewood Orchard’s Benefit Cookbook for Sale at Hardy Gallery.
She says, “The recipes themselves, contributed by the galleries’ artists, staff, family and friends, inspire double-takes. Consider Red Curry with a Touch of Sweet, Steamed Persimmon Pudding and Sauce, Pear Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Lemony Couscous with Scallions and Chickpeas.”
Star-Craving Mad Buffet at Alexander’s Restaurant Benefits Door County YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, Feb 28
The entire community is invited to the Star-Craving Mad Buffet at Alexander’s Restaurant in Fish Creek on Sunday, February 28 from 3 - 7 pm in support of the 2010 Door County YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.
Attendees will be able to enjoy a buffet filled with Alexander’s signature pasta, meat and vegetarian Italian dishes - all accompanied by a fabulous array of tasty salads and a variety mouth-watering pastries.
There will be an opportunity to win great raffles and door prizes all afternoon with early-bird raffles at 3:30 and 4:30 pm. Among the raffle items will be weekend getaways at a variety of hot spots throughout Wisconsin.
Tickets can be purchased at either Door County YMCA Program Center or at the door on February 28 for $15 for Adults and $7 for Children. All proceeds will go towards the 2010 Strong Kids Campaign.
For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the Door County YMCA at 743-4949 in Sturgeon Bay or at 868-3660 in Fish Creek.
The Strong Kids Campaign is the annual campaign to provide funds for scholarships and affordable programs “for all” in Door County regardless of age or financial need. In 2009, the community helped the Door County YMCA raise $400,450 to support this program. The goal for the 2010 campaign is $410,000.
Door County Dining and Concert Series Welcomes… Shout Sister Shout to Fish Creek, Feb 24
Shout Sister Shout, a music group with hints of blues and jazz, will perform at the White Gull Inn on Wednesday, February 24.
Shout, Sister Shout
Shout Sister Shout is actually a combination of the group Steppin’ In It with singer songwriter Rachael Davis, who also performs as a single. Although both are known nationally for their folk repertoire, Shout Sister Shout focuses on American Jazz music featuring torch swing numbers alongside bluesy ballads.
Steppin’ In It is a band that plays roots music with the homey feel of old time country, swing music and the blues. The Michigan -based group features the guitar and vocals of Josh Davis, Joe Wilson on steel guitar, dobro and trombone, and upright bassist Dominic John Suchyta.
It all adds up to a sound that’s as comfortable with folk and bluegrass elements as it is with the finger-snapping R&B of Louis Jordan. Rachael Davis’ songs are drifting and longing, with elements nicked from both folk and pop - guided always by her bright, clear vocals. When Rachael performs with Steppin’ In It as Shout Sister Shout, the music is a tribute to the smoky, sophisticated sound of 1930s and ’40s jazz, with plenty of influence from Cole Porter, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nat “King” Cole Trio and Sarah Vaughan.
Tickets for the 8 pm concert, the fourth in a series of seven scheduled at the inn this winter, are $15. An optional pre-concert dinner will be served at 6 pm. The menu will consist of chicken, shrimp and andouille sausage jambalaya with basmati rice and corn bread, mixed greens salad with tomatoes and spiced zucchini in a citrus chile vinaigrette and pecan pie for dessert.
Tickets for the concert, reservations for the dinner and information can be obtained by calling the White Gull Inn at 920.868.3517.
Sturgeon Bay Applebee’s Gives 15% of Your Tab to Door County Transportation Programs on Feb 10
This Wednesday! Dine in or carry out and Applebee’s will donate 15% to Door-Tran.
On January 28, 2010 Door County Style Magazine reported the good news that Women’s Employment Project, Inc. (WEP) was awarded funding from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to continue the Door County Transportation Options Program (DCTOP) in 2010.
Door-Tran Mobility Manager, Pam Busch says,”On Wednesday, February 10, Applebee’s will donate 15% of the guest check to Door-Tran and the Door County Transportation Options Program. Print and bring the flyer with you when you dine in or call ahead and carry out. Please, tell everyone you know - help spread the word!”
Click for a menu… from Sturgeon Bay Applebee’s.
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Just print this flyer and bring it along…
SOUP! Benefits Door County Feed My People and Children’s Outreach Programs, Feb 6
The fourth annual serving of SOUP! at Peninsula School of Art takes place during the Fish Creek Winter Festival on Saturday, February 6, from 11 am-3 pm.
Hop aboard the free trolley and head north for a buffet lunch including unlimited servings of soups and breads courtesy of local restaurants and volunteers. Your $15 donation also allows you to choose and keep an original handmade ceramic bowl for your serving dish. All proceeds benefit Feed My People and the Children’s Outreach Programs at the Peninsula School of Art.
SOUP! in 500 handmade bowls
SOUP! is a three-month project, made possible through the input of schools, churches, volunteers, after school groups and those who participate in “Family Days” at Peninsula School of Art. Hundreds of hours are involved in the creation of 500 hand-built, unique, pottery soup bowls, loading and unloading kilns for the initial bisque and final glaze firings, as well as the culinary efforts in baking homemade breads and cooking a variety of delicious soups.
According to Community Relations Director, Cinnamon Rossman, SOUP! is a celebration of the efforts of hundreds of Door County residents. “It’s gratifying to witness how our community has embraced The SOUP! Project,” she says, “From the children and adults who create the bowls, to the restaurants and individuals who donate the soup and breads, we’re grateful to all the people who roll up their sleeves to benefit our worthy causes.”
During the event you are also encouraged to participate in family-friendly art activities, at no additional charge! Peninsula School of Art is located at 3900 County F in Fish Creek.
Social Salon Style Monthly Discussions on Sustainability at Glas Coffeehouse
Green Drinks is a cooperatively sponsored monthly event hosted by Glas, the Green Coffeehouse and Sustain Door. The next meeting takes place Tuesday, February 23 from 4:30 – 6 pm at the coffeehouse located at 67 East Maple St. in Sturgeon Bay.
“Green Drinks is a program designed to meet the intellectual and social needs of Door County residents and visitors who yearn to discuss important issues about our local economy, our environment, and our social condition within the larger context of sustainability,” says Ann Hippensteel a volunteer with Sustain Door.
Participants are encouraged to bring a discussion question to pose. The open-format meetings are for anyone who is concerned about local living economy, environmental preservation, social justice, community building and other green topics.
“Is sustainability possible in Door County? Anywhere?” That’s the first question posed on January 27. Participants can give their thoughts and opinions. Other questions will be asked throughout the evening.
“We are excited to be hosting Green Drinks at Glas. We strive to find new ways for the coffeehouse to be green so this is a perfect match for us,” says Meghan Riordan, manager of Glas. “Sustain Door looks at the bigger picture of eco-friendly efforts, so it goes hand-in-hand with our mission at Glas.”
Future Green Drinks meetings to be held at Glas are scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, Wednesday, March 24, Tuesday, April 27 and Wednesday, May 26.
Glas, the green coffeehouse, is a venture for Cellcom, a wireless company based in Green Bay. Centrally located in the city of Sturgeon Bay, Glas offers a panoramic view of the beautiful waters surrounding Door County. Glas and its building feature various green elements in effort to reduce stress on the environment. The coffeehouse provides quality coffee, loose-leaf tea, espresso drinks, food items, live music on select days and free Wi-Fi Internet service. To find more about events and specials, visit www.glascoffee.com.
Sustain Door is an organization whose purpose is to promote the social, economic, and environmental sustainability of Door County using the Natural Step framework and process. For more information visit sustaindoor.googlepages.com.
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