But earlier this year, Governor Walker’s budget plan cut state funding for the arts by 73% and eliminated the WAB as a state agency.

Let's fill this dining room with local support for the arts in Door County!

“It’s been the PAA’s mission over the past 74 years to grant financial support dollars to individual artists and local institutions,” says Peninsula Arts Association (PAA) Board member and musician Pete Thelen. “And with greater community support we can continue despite the changes in our funding resources.”

Each year, raising the matching funds to bring a flow of cash into Door County is a new and greater challenge, especially in the wake of recent budget cuts. While board members work to meet these demands, their volunteer time is also spent on reviewing hundreds of grant applications and attending numerous lengthy meetings in order to come to consensus over their twice-yearly funding disbursements.

Last year, three local individuals put together the first of what is now an annual, fall, post-season, fundraising event in support of the PAA. On Wednesday, November 9, from 5 pm ‘til close, you are invited to enjoy an evening of great food, silent auction fun and live music in Fish Creek at The English Inn for the 2^nd Annual PAA Artfund Benefit, sponsored by the publishers of DoorCountyChefs.com, DoorCountyGuide.co, DoorCountyLodging.com and DoorCountyResorts.com.

pAt macdonald and melaniejane AKA “Purgatory Hill”

A live concert beginning at 6 pm will feature performances contributed in-kind by local musicians leading off with the Mighty Mouth Trio comprised of Jay Whitney, Richard Whitney and Pete Thelen. Next, Ben There, Dan That (Ben Larsen and Dan Mayhew) will take the stage followed by Jeanne Kuhns with Lost Mothra (Patrick Palmer and George Sawyn) . Capping off the evening, pAt macdonald and melaniejane AKA “Purgatory Hill” will certainly fill the dance floor.

Guests are invited to enjoy a buffet dinner, bid on a variety of silent auction items, win raffle items and a grand prize provided by local businesses.

“Raising money for the Grandmother of the Arts in Door County is something we are always enthusiastic about,” says Management Resources owner and promoter Jon Massad. “The arts in Door County are a vital community asset – one that fuels the rest of the tourism industry. Now, the PAA needs a return on their investment, having worked so hard for the Door Community over the years. It’s time we give back with a helping hand.”

Tickets for an evening of fine dining and live music at The English Inn are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Businesses wishing to contribute items to the silent auction are encouraged to call 920.785.3515 or 920.854.2688. You may also call those numbers or email a request for tickets in advance to: tickets@doorcountylodging.com.

Come on a Sunday to unwind and enjoy a bottle of wine for $5 off! Mondays are buy one get one half off night on appetizers. Stop in and order a Smoked Whitefish Spread or try their Wisconsin Cheese Plate both are offered on their selection of appetizers and are made with locally sourced ingredients.  Take time on a Tuesday evening to try the Wine Bar’s beef sliders, two for $5. The certified organic beef comes in from Waseda Farms , located in Baileys Harbor! Wednesdays are flatbread night. Get $1 off any flatbread all made with a Washington Island wheat crust. Stop by for a Wisconsin brewed craft beer on a Thursday and order a Waseda Farms beef cheeseburger for only $10. Stop in to listen to live music all through October on a Friday night and try the Wine bar’s featured fish fry.  The fresh perch comes directly from the Great Lakes and is only $17.95. They also offer a wine flight any day of the week.  Three different varietals are chosen daily for $8.

The Cookery’s Wine Bar is located on Highway 42 right in the center of downtown Fish Creek. The Wine Bar opens at 3pm and closes at 8:30pm Sunday through Thursday. Open late until 10pm Fridays and Saturdays. Happy hour is from 3pm until 6pm.  For a sample of their periodically changing menu visit doorcountychefs.com.

The last of the cherries have been picked and the apple harvest is just around the corner. Everything’s changing but the most apparent change is in the volume of people mid week. There are no more Monday morning traffic jams in downtown Sister Bay or a corps of waitresses in Al Johnson’s rushing to keep everyone’s coffee cups full. Imagine walking into your favorite restaurant and not having to wait for an hour to get fish fry.The fall migration has begun, not the migrating birds but rather that of people. Families have returned home. Summer kids and locals are now in school, leaving beaches deserted. The days are getting shorter and the nights more peaceful.

So many people find the summer beauty of Door County, but the year ’round residents know that the fall is one of the best seasons to enjoy this beautiful peninsula. There is a sense of tranquility that one can’t find in the summertime. Fall brings crisp nights sitting at the fireside with a cup of apple cider, a slice of homemade apple pie, hiking through a forest filled with trees in a blaze of color, or getting ready for the winter ahead.

Fall seems to be the time of many festivals. The Inside/Outside Sale in Fish Creek takes place September 22-25. October has Pumpkin Patch in Egg Harbor, Fall Fun Fest and Cider Pressing Party on Washington Island, Townline Art Fair in Ephraim, Fall Festival in Sister Bay and Jack O’Lantern Days in Fish Creek. For a full list of events, check out the Festival & Events Calendar.

On Sunday April 24 The English Inn serves a delightful Easter Sunday Buffet from 10 am – 3 pm. The buffet includes:

• 5-tier chocolate fountain is surrounded by goodies to dip… fresh fruit, cookies, marshmallows, biscotti, etc.
• chef-carved Ham and Turkey,
• Baked French Toast,
• Stuffed Hash browns,
• Eggs Benedict,
• Quiche,
• Pancakes,
• Scrambled Eggs,
• Sausage,
• Bacon,
• Kielbasa and Sauerkraut,
• Au Gratin Potatoes,
• Pepper Steak,
• Swedish Meatballs,
• Shish kabob,
• Baked Chicken,
• Blackened Whitefish,
• Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Vegetables and a Full Salad Bar
• Full Dessert Table with assorted Desserts.

The price is $17.95 per person.

The English Inn is open on Easter weekend, Thursday – Sunday, serving dinner from 4 – 9 pm. On Easter Sunday they will feature the lavish Easter Buffet served from 10am ’til 3pm with the chocolate fountain running throughout the day until close at 9 pm. Come celebrate Easter at the English Inn.

The Door County Board of Realtors® education committee held a “Shop Talk” on “Auctions and Short Sales” on Wednesday, April 6, at Glas Coffeehouse in Sturgeon Bay. Members of the organization are committed to education and Shop Talk is an opportunity for Realtors® to meet informally once a month to discuss industry news and stay up-to-date in an ever-changing industry.

Facilitator Karen Lee De Noto of ERA Starr Realty stressed the importance of an event like this: “We are advocates of continuing education. This board has top notch REALTORS® in Door and Kewaunee counties who are always striving to give our clients what they need.”

Shop Talk is held on the first Wednesday of every month and is open to all Door and Kewaunee county REALTORS®. The next “Shop Talk” will be held on May 4. The topic will focus on “Shoreland Zoning.”

For more information on initiatives by the Door County Board of REALTORS® call 920.743.9651, or visit them online at www.dcbr.org. Door County Board of REALTORS® was established in 1962 and currently serves 232 members and affiliates with combined real estate listings of $663,228,186.

The purpose of the event is to help connect producers, consumers, retailers and restaurateurs interested in locally produced agricultural products. A short program will feature comments from a local grower, a local restaurateur and a local retailer on the advantages and obstacles to selling and using local foods, designed to stimulate discussion of the issues facing local producers and consumers. Following the program, the attendees will have opportunities to network and exchange information about their local businesses.

The Buy Local Initiative will begin by encouraging networking opportunities between local businesses. A second priority will be educating the public about the economic value of keeping as many dollars as possible in Door County along with efforts to share information about what services and products are available through Door County enterprises. A third focus will be to encourage non-profit, civic organizations and governmental bodies to do as much business as practical with Door County firms.
Representatives of local agriculture producers, chefs, restaurateurs, institutional users, consumers and supporters of sustainable, local agriculture are invited to attend. Attendees are asked to bring business cards and information about their farms and businesses. A set of tables will be used to display this promotional literature and information about Door County Buy Local and its members.

Refreshments and appetizers will be served, along with a cash bar. A $5 donation is requested to defray costs. For more information, to join Door County Buy Local or view an upcoming event schedule for the rest of the year, go to: www.doorcountybuylocal.com.

The Door County Buy Local program is a grass-roots economic development initiative that seeks to strengthen local businesses, increase employment opportunities and educate the public about the importance of buying locally whenever possible.

The Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) is a public/private partnership dedicated to improving the economic vitality of the county and its residents. Founded in 1989,  DCEDC has been successful in helping existing businesses create and retain thousands of jobs through a myriad of programs and initiatives. Additionally, DCEDC places strong emphasis on fostering entrepreneurial instincts in county residents as well as those who vacation on the Door County Peninsula. Door County Economic Development Corporation offices are located within the small business incubator DCEDC founded in 1997 at 185 East Walnut Street in the Sturgeon Bay Industrial Park.

As part of their Second Annual Ice Fishing Tournament taking place from March 3 – 6, Husby’s Food & Spirits is hosting a Mardi Gras ice fishing party. Beads, beverages and musical entertainment will round out the Mardi Gras theme, as you enjoy a bucket of crawfish, potatoes and corn for $10.

Everyone’s invited, fishing or not, to bring friends and family to the boil. Warm up with a hurricane, Bloody Mary or a hot beverage in the heated tent. From 11 am – 7 pm Husby’s will host Ice Golf and an All Terrain Vehicle track on the ice.

And if you’re a fishermen, don’t forget to register for the four day fishing tournament and try your luck in the public waters of Door and Kewaunee Counties from 4 a.m. on Thursday, March 3, until final weigh in at noon on Sunday, March 6. Cash prizes will go to the fishermen who bring in the three heaviest fish in these categories: Walleye, Perch, Whitefish, Brown trout and Northern Pike. The entry fee to fish is $20 per person, and must be purchased BEFORE the start of the tournament. Each entrant will receive a RAFFLE ticket for prizes ranging from fishing gear to FREE hotel stays. Raffle winners will be drawn in Husby’s on Sunday, March 6 at 1 p.m.

Ice Fishing Tournament entry tickets are available at Husby’s Food & Spirits in Sister Bay, or at Howie’s Tackle in Sturgeon Bay. For more information, contact James Larsen at Husby’s: 920-737-7838; or Paul Delaney: 920-421-0896.

See you on the ice!

Teen Volleyball

The Sister Bay Teen Center is hosting open volleyball Saturday night from 5 – 10 pm. All teens are welcome, and the Teen Center is offering free food! Bring friends along for some friendly competition.

The Sister Bay Teen Center is in the basement of the old Sister Bay Village Hall, next door to Waterfront Park.

Would you like to learn more about a Door County Country Tea Party? Be sure to ask your server for details!

Love our coffee? We offer over 80 different varieties in our coffee section!

Want to enjoy Door County Coffee all year long? We ship anywhere and Door County Coffee makes a great gift for family, friends or business associates!

Door County Coffee Breakfast Menu-

Served 7:30am – 11:00am Ask about our Children’s menu. (Available to 12 & under)

Baked Egg Dishes

Open faced Baked Egg Dishes (recipes from a local church cookbook!) Served with fresh fruit garnish & on your choice of…*Fresh baked Bread ~ Whole Wheat or White *Bagel – Whole Wheat or Plain *Buttery Croissant *Thick-Sliced Toast with Chopped Cherry Jam or Cherry Butter *Wrapped in a Whole Wheat Tortilla

• Baked Egg & Cheese $5.95
• Baked Egg w/Cheese & Bacon $6.95
• Baked Egg w/Cheese & Sausage $6.95
• Baked Egg w/Cheese & Veggies $6.50 – Peppers, mushrooms & onion
• Baked Egg Denver Style $6.95 – Ham, peppers, onion & cheddar cheese
• Baked Egg Mexican Style $6.95 – Egg bake topped with tomatoes, onions, black beans peppers, corn and cheese, with a side of sour cream
  

*All of the above can be Breakfast Sandwiches or can be “finished off” on our Panini grill for a crisp and tasty sandwich. Panini’s Only $1.00 more

• Belgian Waffle

*Served hot with real Door County Maple or Cherry Syrup (Syrups made locally!) $4.95
*With Door County Cherries, piled high with Real Whipped Cream (Watch for pits please!) $6.95

• Quiche of the Day- Ask your server for the quiche choice of the day! Served with fresh fruit garnish and Jumbo muffin $7.50
  
• Strata of the Day- Ask your server for the Strata choice of the day! Served with thick-sliced toast and Bea’s Chopped Cherry Jam and fresh fruit garnish. $7.95
• Baked Amish Oatmeal – Door County Style- Our oatmeal is fresh baked with Door County Dried Cherries and fresh Apples! Served with warm milk and brown sugar. $5.95
  
• Door County Granola ~ Yogurt Parfait- An assortment of fresh-seasonal fruit, layered with yogurt & Country View Farm (local producer) granola! $5.95
• Hash brown Bake- Hash browns baked with savory seasonings Cheddar cheese and onions and finished with a crunchy topping. Add it to your breakfast or have it as a meal! $3.50
  
• Marcia’s Cherry Bread Pudding- An old-fashioned “comfort dessert” created by Marcia using Door County Cherries, served with lemon or cherry sauce. $3.50

Beverages

• Freshly-Roasted Door County Coffee
• ~Endless Cup $1.25
• ~Pot of tea $1.75
• ~Espresso $1.50
• ~Milk $1.25
• ~Cappuccino $2.25
• ~Chai Tea $2.50
• ~Latte $2.50
• ~Juice $1.50 Apple, Cherry or Orange
• ~Mocha $3.00
• ~Hot Cocoa $1.50
• ~Breakfast Smoothie $3.95 ~Boosta-Shot .50¢

Many flavors to choose from!

Side Dishes

• Bacon (from Bley’s in Jacksonport) $2.50
• Sausage Links (Marchant’s Meats) $2.50
• Toast & Bea’s Chopped Cherry Jam $1.75
• Fresh Seasonal Fruit $3.00
• Bagel with Cream Cheese $1.50
• Vanilla Yogurt $1.50
• Fresh baked pastries, muffins, scones and lighter fare options are always available!

Door County Roastery & Café Fall Menu

Soups

• Homemade Soup of the Day- We always offer at least 2, sometimes 3 soups to make your choice even more difficult! Served with fresh baked bread & fruit garnish. One Bowl $4.50
• Door County Coffee & Tea Chili- Our secret blend of ground chuck, herbs & spices make our Chili the best in Door County! Our Chili is so special that we serve it several different ways…
• As is – piping hot with fresh crusty bread & fruit garnish …………$5.50 Cheese & Onions add ………………….. .50¢
• Pumpkin Soup (Available Sept & Oct)- Our version is sweet, creamy and rich like a hot pumpkin pie without the crust! Served with a dollop of whipping cream, bread and fruit garnish. Have it for lunch or dessert, but you must have it! …$5.50
• Soup & Garden Salad Combo- Crisp greens & fresh vegetables served with a piping hot bowl of our soup. Served with fresh baked bread. $6.95 ~ With Chili … $7.95
• Door County Cheese Sampler- An array of cheese made in Door County by the Renard Family. Served with fresh fruit, mixed nuts & fresh baked crusty bread & your choice of caramelized onion spread or hot cherry jam…… $7.95
• Homemade Chicken Salad- All white meat with special herbs – makes ours the best in Door County! Served on a lettuce leaf with crusty bread and fresh fruit garnish $7.50

Add Soup or Salad to any Entrée $3.00 extra

Add Specialty Soups (Pumpkin or Chili) to any Entrée $4.00 extra

Fresh Salads- All salads served with fresh baked breads and fruit garnish.

Salad Dressings available… Balsamic Bleu Cheese w/Walnuts, Cherry Vinaigrette, Garlic & Olive Oil Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard, Peppercorn, Homemade Ranch, Sesame Ginger, Summer Tomato, Creamy Vidalia Onion Add crumbled Bleu Cheese +75 cents extra

• Chicken with a Kick! Salad- A variety of fresh greens topped with fresh vegetables, spicy chicken strips & shredded cheddar cheese with ranch dressing on the side. We think you’ll get a kick out of it! Served with Fresh bread & fruit garnish….. $7.50
• Garden Salad*- A variety of crisp greens with shredded carrots, red onion, green & red pepper slices, ripe tomato, cucumbers and topped with croutons. Served with crusty bread & fruit garnish. Your choice of dressings …..$5.50
• Door County Cherry Salad- Our most requested salad with crisp greens, toasted walnuts, Door County Dried Cherries, with our fabulous Cherry Vinaigrette. Served with crusty bread & fruit garnish…$7.50
  
• Oriental Chicken Salad *- Garden greens, Asian style chicken breast strips, Chow Mein noodles and veggies served with our sesame ginger dressing. 265 Calories 5 points $7.50
• Wisconsin Smoked Salmon Salad- A variety of crisp greens with shredded carrots, red onion, green & red pepper slices, ripe tomato, cucumbers and topped with Smoked Salmon, lemon and dill. Served with crusty bread & fruit garnish and with Garlic & Olive Oil Vinaigrette… $7.95

Signature Sandwiches- Served on your choice of croissant, wheat or white bread or whole wheat wrap.

• Lori’s Eat Smart Sandwich*- This offering features turkey breast, lettuce, tomato and a healthy sauce on Natural Ovens “Weight Sense” bread. Served with fruit garnish. 280 Calories 4 points $6.95 Served as a Panini $7.95
• Rueben Sandwich- Try our version! Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese and 1,000 Island Dressing served between wonderful marbled Rye Bread $7.95
• Rachel Sandwich- Same as the Rueben except this great sandwich contains Oven Roasted Turkey Breast instead of Corned Beef…$7.95
  
• Ultimate Grilled Cheese- This is more than your average grilled cheese sandwich! Swiss Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, onions, tomato and bacon between your choice of whole wheat or white bread, grilled to perfection. $7.95
• Ham & Cheese (or Turkey) Croissant- Served with your choice of Cheddar or Swiss Cheese. On your choice of croissant, wheat or white bread or whole wheat wrap. Served with marinated vegetable salad or chips… $7.50
  
• Door County Club- Turkey, Ham, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Swiss Cheese & Garlic Mayo served with your choice of bread and choice of chips or marinated vegetable salad. $8.25
• Pilgrim Sandwich- A hearty sandwich with roasted turkey breast, Wisconsin Wilderness Cranberry Chutney, Cheddar Cheese & lettuce. Served with marinated vegetable salad or chips… $7.50

Panini’s and Grilled Sandwiches – add 10 min. cook time and $1.00 extra charge

Signature Sandwiches Served with Soup or Salad- Add $3.00

Door County Wraps- Served on a Whole Wheat Tortilla Wrap with Tortilla chips or marinated vegetables

• Veggie Wrap*- Lettuce, tomato, carrots, onion, cucumbers, peppers, shredded cheese, with Ranch spread… $6.75 5 points 210 calories Add Ham or Turkey……$7.50
  
• Chicken With a Kick! Wrap- Special Greens, tomato, shredded cheese, spicy chicken, with Ranch spread. Served with tortilla chips or marinated vegetables…. $7.95
• Asian Turkey Wrap- A special Teriyaki Sauce is added to lettuce, carrots, crunchy rice noodles, cheese & slices of turkey breast, wrapped in a healthy Whole Wheat tortilla… $7.95
  
• Thai Chicken-Broccoli Wrap *- A whole-wheat tortilla with Thai peanut sauce, Asian style chicken breast strips and shredded broccoli makes this a satisfying choice. Served with fruit garnish. 382 Calories 6 points $7.95

Homemade Chicken Salad Croissant- All white meat chicken with special herbs makes ours the best in Door County! Served with your choice of tortilla chips or marinated vegetable salad… $7.95

Hashbrown Bake- Hashbrowns baked with savory seasonings Cheddar cheese and onions and finished with a crunchy topping. Add it to your lunch! $3.50

Quiche of The Day- Ask your server for the quiche of the day. Served with fresh fruit garnish and a jumbo muffin…$7.50

*Entrees shown above with asterisk can be a low-calorie/low point option

Desserts

• Homemade Cheesecake- Made right here with our freshest seasonal ingredients. Ask your server for today’s flavors. $3.75
• Homemade Tortes & Cakes- Made right here! Our Jumbo cupcakes are a “miniature cake” made just for you! Several varieties plus our to-die-for Carrot cake! $3.50
• Fresh Baked Pie- Choose from Cherry, Apple & other seasonal pies! $3.75 Ala Mode Add … 75¢
• 3 Layer Brownie- Fudge brownie topped with cinnamon, infused cream cheese layer topped with a rich chocolate ganache. Magnifque! $3.00
• Marcia’s Cherry Bread Pudding- An old-fashioned “comfort dessert” created by Marcia using Door County Cherries, served with lemon or cherry sauce. $4.50
  
• Bourbon Pecan Pie- Loaded with pecans, rich & wonderful. Your choice of chilled or warmed. $3.75

Plus a huge selection in our Fresh bakery case of….Scones, Cookies, Danish, Donuts, Bars, Muffins & More!

Specialty Coffees

• ~ Endless Cup …$1.25 Iced Coffee…$1.75 ~ Iced Tea..$1.75
• Custom French Press …1 for $2.5 / 2 for $3.50 Mocha Smoothie..$4.50
• Espresso*…$1.50 Fruit Smoothie..$3.50
• Double Cappuccino…$3.00 Italian Soda..$2.25
• Latte*…$2.50 Water (bottled)…$1.25
• Mocha…$3.00 Juice…$1.50
• Specialty Drink… $3.50 Cherry Juice… $1.75
• Cocoa…$1.50 (topped with whipped cream) Milk…$1.50
• Pot of Tea …$2.00/$2.25 Soda…$1.50
• Chai …$2.50 Apple Cider Hot/Cold …$1.75

*Prices reflect single espresso without flavor

920-743-8930 ~ Toll Free 800-856-6613 doorcountycoffee.com

Door County Coffee & Tea Co. 5773 Hwy 42 ~ P.O. Box 638 ~ Sturgeon Bay, WI. 54235

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.

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.

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 4^th 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.