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United Way Seeking Youth Scholarship Applicants

Posted on 12. Jan, 2009 by .

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United Way of Door County has announced that applications for their Third Annual Scholarship Program for Door County high school seniors are available. If you, or someone you know, has demonstrated strong community involvement during their high school career, and is beginning college in fall of 2009, you are encouraged to apply. There will be [...]

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The Shelves are Empty… HELP!

Posted on 30. Dec, 2008 by .

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HELP’s supply of personal care items is running very low and the United Way of Door County is asking you to do what you can to help re-build the inventory. The following items are needed: shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream (for men or women), deodorant (for men or women), razors (for men and women), paper toweling, [...]

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Exploring Interdependence and Diversity Focus of UU Youth Education

Posted on 13. Dec, 2008 by .

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The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County (UUFDC) offers religious education classes each Sunday. Beginning January 4, the Fellowship will launch the spring semester and invites participation by interested community members. The grade school curriculum for January through May of 2009 focuses on stories, activities and crafts related to the UU principle that focuses on [...]

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The Door County Waste and Recycling Center Expands Hours

Posted on 16. Nov, 2008 by .

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The Door County Waste and Recycling Center will now be open from 7 am to 3:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 7 am to 6 pm on Wednesday, and 7 am to noon on Saturday. Door County Waste and Recycling is located in Sturgeon Bay at 1509 Division Road. They accept garbage and [...]

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Door-Tran Offers Free Countywide Car Pool Matching

Posted on 05. Nov, 2008 by .

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Door-Tran expands its transportation information and referral communication center to include free car pool matching services. Residents and people who work in Door County now have an opportunity to find out what car pooling options and partners they may have. To get started or to learn more about Door-Tran’s local car pool matching service, please [...]

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FamilyWize Prescription Drug Discount Card Saves Thousands of Dollars

Posted on 29. Oct, 2008 by .

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Since August, when United Way of Door County began distributing the FamilyWize cards, nearly $14,000 has been saved by Door County residents at all of the county pharmacies. A total of 186 claims were presented to area pharmacies for more than $21,000 in submitted fees. Of those $21,000 in prescription medicine, Door County residents only [...]

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Free Door County YMCA Memberships for Military Personnel and Families

Posted on 27. Oct, 2008 by .

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The Door County YMCA is participating in a YMCA Military Outreach Initiative launched by the YMCA of the USA, the Armed Services YMCA and the Department of Defense, to provide YMCA memberships to families through their Military OneSource Program. This program provides FREE YMCA Family memberships in order to address the needs of families of [...]

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Door/Kewaunee County Manufacturing Videos Debut!

Posted on 14. Oct, 2008 by .

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The Door Kewaunee Business & Education Partnership (DKBEP) is pleased to announce the release of a series of e-mailable videos featuring nine high-demand manufacturing occupations that have current availabilities in the Door/Kewaunee County region. The videos present typical duties and skills required at local manufacturing and shipbuilding businesses, and support the DKBEP mission of exposing [...]

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Maritime Museum Hires New Executive Director

Posted on 13. Oct, 2008 by .

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STURGEON BAY, WI – The Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society has hired a new Executive Director. Robert Desh, a retired captain in the United States Coast Guard, will assume his new responsibilities on Monday, Oct. 20. He becomes the fourth Executive Director in the museum’s history. Desh spent 36 years in the [...]

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Door County YMCA Receives Grant from Target for Youth Arts Programs

Posted on 09. Oct, 2008 by .

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STURGEON BAY, WI – The Door County YMCA today announced a partnership with Target® in recognition of its efforts to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. This grant will be used to provide supplies for youth arts programs at the Door County YMCA. This grant funding will allow the Door County YMCA to [...]

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