A total of 82 students will have a piece of artwork hanging at Glas. The fourth grade class will have work from their snowman enlargement unit displayed.

“The students had a lot of fun while learning painting techniques,” says teacher Chris Aufdermauer. “Their work turned out great and really celebrates winter.”

The fifth grade class will have still life drawings on display. Students drew a variety of desserts, accompanied by coffee and hot chocolate, while learning about using oil pastels.

“All of the students absolutely love having their work on display,” says Aufdermauer. “It motivates students to do their best and they are very proud to show their artwork to others.”

Glas reserves one month each year to display student artwork as a way to inspire the next generation of artists. The artwork will be on display until February 28.

Glas, The Green Coffeehouse is located at 67 East Maple St. in Sturgeon Bay – phone: 920.743.5575.

Bill Wilson, co-founder of Midwest Permaculture will speak informally about permaculture principles of design and about how communities can achieve sustainability or “permanent culture.” The event takes place Tuesday, November 30 from 4:30 – 6 pm. Green Drinks is cooperatively sponsored by Glas and Sustain Door.

There is no admission fee. Participants are encouraged to take advantage of the concurrent “happy hour” at Glas during which time the establishment offers $2 lattés and cappuccinos. Sustain Door will provide complimentary treats.

Wilson is in Door County to deliver a free public seminar about Permaculture and the Transition Town initiative to achieve a prosperous post oil society. The Transition model recognizes that climate change and Peak Oil require immediate action, and that we must act at the local level to create resilience. Local economic development, supporting local food production and capturing valuable rain water are just a few of the subjects that will be presented at the seminar Thursday evening, December 2 at 7 pm at Crossroads at Big Creek, Sturgeon Bay.

Glas, the Green Coffeehouse is located at 67 East Maple Street in Sturgeon Bay, 920.743.5575.

“We hope the coffeehouse becomes a gathering place for the Sturgeon Bay community and its visitors,” says GLAS Manager Meghan Riordan. “We offer a great environment with occasional live entertainment. The unique interior design captures a relaxing and welcoming feel with a beautiful view. And we do our part to be earth-friendly, our design reflects that.”

GLAS is the Gaelic word for green. The name of the coffeehouse symbolizes the color, the Irish culture and an effort to become earth-friendly. Reducing the need for new trees to be harvested, tables in the coffeehouse are made from reclaimed wood from lab desks at Lawrence University in Appleton. Other furniture in the coffeehouse, such as the comfy chairs, are second-hand and have been reupholstered. All to-go, disposable items will be 100 percent compostable.

GLAS offers indoor seating for up to 30 customers at tables and various comfy spots and has seating for up to 20 customers outdoors on the patio. Free Wi-Fi Internet is available to customers inside and outside. Electrical outlets are accessible from all seating areas. GLAS also has a computer with Internet access available for free to customers. All Internet service is powered by Cellcom’s wireless broadband Internet.

The menu will include high quality coffees, a variety of loose leaf teas, specialty coffee drinks, bakery items, breakfast items and sandwiches. The coffeehouse will be open seven days a week: Monday – Friday from 6:30 am -8 pm, Saturdays from 7:30 am – 5 pm and Sundays from 11am – 5 pm.

GLAS, the green coffeehouse, is a new 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, tea, food items, live music on select days and free Wi-Fi Internet service. To find more about events and specials, you may soon be able to visit www.glascoffee.com.