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Adults Can Learn to Use E-mail and Facebook in Classes at Door County Library in Sturgeon Bay, Mar 3 & 10

Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 by Kathy White.

In March Adult Services Librarian, Laura Kayacan will teach E-Mail and Facebook basics to a dozen people at a time.
The first class session will cover e-mail and is scheduled for Wednesday, March 3. The session will run from 2 – 4 pm and will include hands-on computer work by participants. Library laptop computers [...]

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This Week at the Door County Library: Tax Time! March 5-19

Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 by Kathy White.

From the Door County Library – for March 5-19, 2010
LIBRARY NEWS
Paper income tax forms are a challenge to find – though our libraries still have some loose forms and booklets for Federal and State taxes, as well as a Federal notebook of forms and instructions that can be photocopied.  We also have links to [...]

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Gibraltar Students to Present Artwork to Door County Habitat for Humanity Homeowners, Feb 24

Posted on 19. Feb, 2010 by Staff Reporter.

Projects Created as Part of the Hardy Gallery’s Exposure to Creativity Program.

On Wednesday, February 24, two new homeowners that have benefited from Door County’s Habitat for Humanity Program will receive artwork created by Gibraltar High School students as part of the Exposure to Creativity (ETC) program. A special assembly is planned for that day [...]

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Energy Assistance Helping Many More Door County Households In Financial Distress

Posted on 11. Feb, 2010 by Staff Reporter.

Many households are facing financial hardships this year due to layoffs, fewer jobs available, reduced income and cuts to benefits.
To help alleviate some financial burden, households have been turning to the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). In Door County this program is operated by Women’s Employment Project (WEP).
This year, the WEP has already experienced [...]

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League of Women Voters of Door County Hosts Forum for Baileys Harbor Supervisor’s Candidates, Mar 2

Posted on 10. Feb, 2010 by Staff Reporter.

Barbara Anschutz, Robert Schultz, Roberta Thelen and Ellen Witteborg Face over two open seats in upcoming spring election.
The League of Women Voters of Door County is sponsoring a Candidate Forum to acquaint the public with candidates for public office and their position on issues of importance to the voters.  This forum is held to help [...]

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Door County Community Foundation now Accepting Applications from Door County Charities

Posted on 09. Feb, 2010 by Staff Reporter.

The Community Foundation invites local charities to submit applications for financial support from the foundation’s Health & Human Needs Fund before March 23, 2010 deadline.
“It’s hard to appreciate the beauty and quality of life in Door County if your basic needs aren’t being met,” says Bret Bicoy, President & CEO of the Community Foundation. “The [...]

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Door County Transportation Options Program to Continue in 2010 Expanding to Kewaunee County

Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by Staff Reporter.

The 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.
In 2009, DCTOP issued gas vouchers to 51 different individuals, completed 23 vehicle purchase or repair loans, and operated an employment van pool for eight active riders. Funding begins [...]

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United Way’s Door County Endowment Fund To Begin 2010 Granting Process

Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by Christine Salmon.

Applications are now available for 2010 United Way of Door County Endowment Fund Grants.
The United Way Board of Directors established this fund in 1997 to assist in the future financial stability for the organization and our community. They are pleased to announce that the amount of money available for Endowment Fund Grants for the calendar [...]

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League of Women Voters of Door County Hosts Sturgeon Bay Mayoral Candidate Forum, Jan 25

Posted on 17. Jan, 2010 by Staff Reporter.

The League of Women Voters of Door County is sponsoring a Candidate Forum to acquaint the public with candidates for public office and their position on issues of importance to the voters.
This forum is held to help voters select the most qualified, best-suited person for the office.
The forum is for the contested position for Sturgeon [...]

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Door County Community Foundation Tells How to Safely Provide Support for Relief Efforts in Haiti

Posted on 14. Jan, 2010 by Bret Bicoy.

The Door County Community Foundation’s mission is to “inspire people to give back to sustain the community we love” – namely Door County, Wisconsin.
Most days we can simply enjoy our lives as full- and part-time residents of this wonderful community. But then there are times when we cannot forget the brothers and sisters we [...]

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