🌱 Which Sturgeon Bay parks and theater just landed new grant funding?
Good morning Sturgeon Bay! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Sturgeon Bay parks and theater just landed new grant funding?
- How close SB/S wrestling came to winning the Brillion Invite title.
- How one Sturgeon Bay church is worshiping after a major flood
Also on today's calendar: Drinks with the Kings and 2 more events.
📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Sturgeon Bay? Post it to Sturgeon Bay photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Windy and not as cold, with a high of 34 and low of 26 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 32, low: 26.
- Thursday: Windy; rain, then snow, with a high of 37 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
1. Community Investment Fund crosses $3 million mark (doorcountydailynews.com) — Several Sturgeon Bay sites are getting a boost from Destination Door County’s Community Investment Fund, including new accessible beach mats at Whitefish Dunes, upgrades at Rogue Theater, and trail-grooming equipment at Potawatomi State Park. These awards are part of $370,747 in new grants countywide, pushing the fund’s total impact past $3.1 million, with another application deadline coming up next week. 
2. SB/S Boys Wrestlers Second at Brillion Invite (doorcountypulse.com) — Sturgeon Bay/Sevastopol’s boys wrestling team turned heads by taking second place at the Brillion Invite, just five points behind the host school. Spencer Madsen earned Most Outstanding Wrestler honors and set career records, while Nate Hasenjager and several teammates delivered strong podium finishes that signal a big season ahead for the co-op squad.
3. Burst pipe leaves Sturgeon Bay church underwater ahead of holidays (nbc26.com) — A burst pipe at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay flooded parts of the building, forcing service cancellations and cleanup just before Christmas. Crews are drying carpets and clearing debris while First Baptist Church has temporarily hosted services, and it’s still uncertain whether Christmas worship can return to the damaged parish.
4. Obituary: Nancy Barker McClellan (doorcountypulse.com) — Sturgeon Bay residents are invited to honor longtime community member Nancy Barker McClellan, who passed away at home on Dec. 12 at age 83. A visitation will be held Dec. 18 at Huehns Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial Dec. 19 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Her family suggests memorials to Sunshine Resources of Door County in Sturgeon Bay.
📸 Around Sturgeon Bay
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WRiTERS NiGHT
Tambourine Lounge, 59 N 2nd Ave, Sturgeon Bay
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
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Drinks with the Kings
Nightingale Supper Club , 1541 Egg Harbor Rd , Sturgeon Bay
4:30 pm -
Environmental Exploration
Crossroads At Big Creek , 2041 Michigan St , Sturgeon Bay
3:30 pm -
Dashing Through the Snow
917 N 14th Ave , Sturgeon Bay
8:00 pm -
New Year’s Eve Bash
Brygga Plates & Pours , 107 N 1st Ave , Sturgeon Bay
9:00 pm
Friday December 19
Tuesday December 23
Sunday December 28
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Make & Take Holiday Crafts
Algoma Public Library , 406 Fremont St , Algoma
2:30 pm -
Annual holiday concert featuring the Algoma Community Band
Algoma Community Wellness Center , 1715 Division St , Algoma
7:00 pm -
Algoma Farmers Market
Algoma Elementary School , 514 Fremont St , Algoma
10:00 am -
Forestville Adult Book Club
Door County Library - Forestville , 123 S Forestville Ave , Forestville
5:30 pm -
Winemaker Tour & Tasting
Anchored Roots Vineyard & Winery , 4873 Willow Rd , Egg Harbor
1:00 pm -
Luminary Boardwalk Walk
The Ridges Sanctuary , 8166 WI-57 , Baileys Harbor
5:00 pm -
Craft Night
Door County Library - Egg Harbor , 7845 Church St , Egg Harbor
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Saturday December 27
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Veterans Staffing posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Sturgeon Bay. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for 6am Inbound (Stocking) (T1246) in Sturgeon Bay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sturgeon Bay here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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