Door County calendar of events, May 16-27
To submit information for the To-Do List, email cclough@doorcountyadvocate.com or pflfantasy@hotmail.com or call 920-741-7952. Information must be received by 4 p.m. Thursdays for inclusion in the following week's Your Key to the Door Weekly.
Wednesday, May 16
BINGO, 7 p.m. Twenty-five weekly games with $1,000 cash prizes, based on attendance of 100; $900 otherwise. Jaycee Clubhouse, 340 Jaycee Court, Sturgeon Bay. Admission packets $9 to $17. Free popcorn, no smoking. 920-743-4224.
CLEAN WATER PROGRAM, 7 p.m. Robert Martini, retired DNR water scientist, discusses surface water contamination in the Green Bay region and how pollution has economically affected other areas of the state. Door County Library, Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. 920-868-2664 or www.doorcountylibrary.org.
HIKING PROGRAM, 5:30 p.m. Door County resident Kevin Quinn describes, in words and pictures, traveling the 2,189 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Door County Library, 107 S. Fourth Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920-746-7121 or www.doorcountylibrary.org.
MOVIE, 3:30 p.m. "Coco," 2018 Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature, in which a 12-year-old Mexican boy accidentally sent to the land of the dead enlists his musical, great-great-grandfather to help him. Door County Library, 107 S. Fourth Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920-746-7119 or www.doorcountylibrary.org.
MOVIE, 4:30 p.m. "Raising of America" looks at how social conditions and policies and affect children. Post-show discussion. part of Movies That Matter series. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 10341 N. Water St. (State 42), Ephraim. Donations accepted. 920-854-7559 or www.uufdc.org.
NATURE HIKE, 10 a.m. to noon daily except May 25-28. Learn about wildflowers, insects and other inhabitants of the biologically diverse Ridges Sanctuary. Includes access to the Upper Range Light, a restored, 150-year-old lighthouse. Meet at Cook-Fuller Nature Center, 8166 State 57, Baileys Harbor. $5 adult Ridges members, $8 adult nonmembers. 920-839-2802 or www.ridgessanctuary.org.
SALAD LUNCHEON, noon to 1 p.m. Homemade salads and desserts. Hainesville Lutheran Church, 3944 County M, west of Sturgeon Bay and two miles north of County C. Proceeds to church women's club for area charities. 920-743-8548 for tickets.
SENIOR HEALTH & WELLNESS DAY, 8 a.m. to noon. Lectures and workshops; chair massage; fitness classes; blood pressure checks; screenings for skin cancer, sound sleep and cholesterol (appointments required). Lunch provided. Door County YMCA, State 42 and Gibraltar Road, Fish Creek. Free, Y membership not required. 920-868-3660 or www.doorcountyymca.org.
TROLLEY TOUR, 1 p.m., also also May 17-19 and 21-26, continues with varied schedule through October. 90-minute "Narrated Scenic Tour" visits breathtaking vistas, learn legends of the county and places to wine, dine and relax. Depart from Door County Trolley Station, 8030 State 42, north of Egg Harbor. $18.95 adults, $13.95 ages 17 and younger. Reservations recommended. 920-868-1100 or www.doorcountytrolley.com.
WALKING GROUP, 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through June 20. Healthy stroll across both of Sturgeon Bay's downtown bridges and along east and west side waterfronts. Meet at Market Square, Michigan Street between Third and Fourth avenues. Sponsored by United Way of Door County and Healthy Door County 2020. 920-746-9645 or www.facebook.com/UnitedWayOfDoorCounty
Thursday, May 17
DESSERT CLASS, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn to make whipped cream-filled knee caps. The Flour Pot, Maplewood Country Cupboard, S1867 State 42, Maplewood. $25. 920-825-1471 or www.flourpot-llc.com.
COMEDY, 6:30 p.m. optional buffet dinner, 8 p.m. show by standup comics Nola J and Miss Shannan Paul. Carrington Pub & Grill, Landmark Resort, 4929 Landmark Drive, south of Egg Harbor. $24.99 show and dinner, $18 show only; reservations required. 920-868-3205 or www.thelandmarkresort.com.
COMMUNITY MEAL, 5:30 p.m. See May 16 listing.
ESTATE PLANNING, 2 and 6 p.m. Program with probate attorneys Robert Ross and Jane Seusy. Door County Library, Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. Free. 920-868-2664 or www.doorcountylibrary.org.
HISTORY BOOK TALK, 2 p.m. "Profiles in Courage" by late President John F. Kennedy, anecdotes about senators who took unpopular stands; presenter John Harris, retired UWGB professor. Door County Library, 107 S. Fourth Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920-746-7121 or www.doorcountylibrary.org.
NATURE HIKE, 10 a.m. to noon, of The Ridges Sanctuary, Baileys Harbor. See May 16 listing.
READ TO A DOG, 4 p.m. Children can tell stories to gentle therapy dogs Barley or Igloo; may bring own books. Door County Library, 107 S. Fourth Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920-746-7119.
THEATER, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through June 3. "Stella and Lou" by Bruce Graham, drama of later-in-life friendship and forgiveness as seen through two kindred spirits at a south Philadelphia bar. Starring Claire Morkin and Drew Brhel, directed by James Valcq. Third Avenue Playhouse, 239 N. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay. $28 adults, $12 ages 17 and younger; not recommended for 13 and younger. 920-743-1760 or www.thirdavenueplayhouse.com.
TROLLEY TOUR, 1 p.m. "Narrated Scenic Tour" with Door County Trolley; see May 16 listing.
WRITING CLASS, 1 to 3 p.m. "Writing to the News" encourages students to pen social justice or protest poems in reaction to notable news. Presented by Write On, Door County. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 10341 N. Water St. (State 42), Ephraim. Donations accepted, reservations requested. 920-868-1457 or jerod@writeondoorcounty.org.
Friday, May 18
BIRD PROGRAM, 7 to 8:30 p.m. See the "sky-dance" courtship display of the woodcock. Short indoor presentation followed by field trip. Suitable for ages 7 and older. Bring own binoculars, blankets or cushions. The Ridges Sanctuary, 8166 State 57, Baileys Harbor. $10 adult Ridges members, $13 adult nonmembers. 920-839-2802 or www.ridgessanctuary.org.
COMMUNITY MEAL, 5:30 p.m. Free family-style "Loaves & Fishes" supper served first, third and fourth Fridays of the month. United Methodist Church, 836 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay (temporary location change). www.loavesfishesdc.org.
BASS TOURNAMENT, also May 19. Boat takeoffs 7 and 7:30 a.m., weigh-ins 3 and 4 p.m. 28th annual Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament. Wave Pointe Marina & Resort, 3600 County CC, Little Sturgeon. Free for spectators. 920-493-2953 or www.sbobt.org.
NATURE HIKE, 10 a.m. to noon, of The Ridges Sanctuary, Baileys Harbor. See May 16 listing.
SHOWCASE OF HOMES, 4 to 7 p.m., also May 19-20. Tour seven Door County residences from Brussels area to Ellison Bay, meet with builders and subcontractors. Sponsored by Door County Home Builders Association. $10. Tickets available at Door County Visitor Bureau, 1015 Green Bay Road, Sturgeon Bay; and at the homes on show days. www.dchba.org.
'STORIES & FUN,' 9:30 a.m. Young children and their families hear "Can You Dig It?" gardening tales, then make a carrot from yarn. Door County Library, 123 S. Forestville Ave. (State 42), Forestville. 920-856-6886 or www.doorcountylibrary.org.
'SUPER KIDS FUN NGHT,' 7:30 p.m., for grades 1-5. Swimming (grades 2 and up); soccer, dodgeball, other gymnasium games; dancing; crafts; concessions. Bring own towels, swimsuits and non-marking shoes for gym. Door County YMCA, 1900 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay. $5 Y members, $7 nonmembers. 920-743-4949 or www.doorcountyymca.org.
THEATER, 7:30 p.m. "Stella and Lou" at Third Avenue Playhouse. See May 17 listing.
TROLLEY TOUR, 1 p.m. "Narrated Scenic Tour" with Door County Trolley; see May 16 listing.
Saturday, May 19
ARMED FORCES DAY BREAKFAST, 7 to 11 a.m. Corpus Christi Social Hall, 722 W. Maple St., Sturgeon Bay. $8, additional donations accepted. Proceeds to needy Door County veterans. 920-746-2226.
'BIKE & BREW,' 10 a.m. 17-mile bicycle tour along the Ahnapee Trail with stops at four breweries/taverns. Depart from Sunset Park, 747 N. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay. $10 suggested donation, proceeds to Door County Boys & Girls Club. www.facebook.com/DoorCountyBikeAndBrew.
BIRD HIKE, 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. All levels of birders can explore The Ridges Sanctuary and work with other hikers to identify species. Meet at Ridges Cabins, 8288 County Q, Baileys Harbor. Free for Ridges members, $5 nonmembers. 920-839-2802 or www.ridgessanctuary.org.
BLESSING OF THE FLEET FESTIVAL, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ceremonial launch of the commercial and sport fishing season in Baileys Harbor. Most events at Town Marina, 8132 State 57: Noon, blessing of vessels and Coast Guard boat (personal boats also welcome). 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cana Island Lighthouse and Baileys Harbor Range Light tours, various fees. Noon to 3 p.m., Coast Guard boat on display. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., old-time blues from Water Street Hot Shots. 12:30 to 5 p.m., food and drink concessions, tours of charter and commercial fishing vessels. 5 p.m. to close, "Lake To Table" taste of Baileys Harbor specials, menus at six participating restaurants. Arts and crafts show, outside Town Hall, State 57 and County F/EE. 920-839-2366 or www.baileysharbor.doorcounty.com.
CLIMATE CHANGE FORUM, 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. "Taking Action to Build a Resilient Planet." Four morning speakers, afternoon panel discussion. Locally sourced lunch. Stone Harbor Resort & Conference Center, 107 N. First Ave., Sturgeon Bay. $25 before May 10, $30 after. Sponsored by Climate Change Coalition of Door County. www.climatechangedoorcounty.com.
CONCERT, 7 p.m. “Poetic rock" from singer-songwriter Bobby Jo Valentine. Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 State 42, Ellison Bay. Donations accepted. 920-854-2988 or www.shepherdofthebay.org.
CPR CLASS, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Two-year certification in infant, child and adult CPR. Also defibrillator instruction. Sister Bay-Liberty Grove Fire Department, 2258 Mill Road, Sister Bay. $25 covers books, materials and mask. 920-854-4021 or SisterBayFireCPR@gmail.com.
FAMILY ART DAY, 9 a.m. to noon. Adults and kids 3-17 can drop in to create to "Art Rocks!" theme. Peninsula School of Art, 3900 County F, Fish Creek. Free, final program of season. 920-868-3455 or www.peninsulaschoolofart.org.
FISHING TOURNAMENT, boat takeoffs 7 and 7:30 a.m., weigh-ins 3 and 4 p.m. 28th annual Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament. Kids Day 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. under tent with angler demonstrations/instruction. Also games, bounce house, crafts and prizes including girl’s and boy’s 20-inch bike. Awards ceremony 6 p.m. Wave Pointe Marina & Resort, 3600 County CC, Little Sturgeon. Free for spectators. 920-493-2953 or www.sbobt.org.
GOLF BENEFIT, 9 a.m. shotgun start. Jeff DeJardin Memorial Scramble, named for Southern Door graduate killed in car accident. Food and prizes. Maxwelton Braes Golf Course, 7670 State 57, Baileys Harbor. $60 per person, four-person teams. Proceeds to DeJardin scholarship fund and Door County Baseball League. 920-493-8836.
GUIDED HIKE, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays through July. Tours cover the 83-year history and landscape of The Clearing Folk School, including buildings on state and national registers. Meet at Jens Jensen Visitor Center, 12171 Garrett Bay Road, Ellison Bay. Maps available for self-guided tours, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 920-854-4088 or www.theclearing.org.
KAYAKING CLASS, 3 to 5 p.m., also May 20 at different location. Basic skills including paddling and climbing aboard/getting out, safety, "wet exits" and self- or partner rescues. For ages 12 and older. Door County YMCA, State 42 and Gibraltar Road, Fish Creek. $20 Y members, $30 nonmembers. 920-743-4949, 920-868-3660 or www.doorcountyymca.org.
LIBRARY GRAND OPENING, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for new Door County Library branch, community center and Kress Pavilion at 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. 9:30 a.m., ribbon cutting. 10 a.m. to noon, caricature artist Mike McCartney. 11 a.m., music from Polka Man Dale. Face painting, balloon artists, photo booth; hide-and-seek for kids and adults; village history displays; gelato from Double Delites; therapy dog and children's reading helper Nellie Bly; and special guests including donors Donald and Carol Kress. Lunch for sale, catered by MacReady Artisan Bread Co. 920-868-2664 or www.doorcountylibrary.org.
NATURE HIKE, 10 a.m. to noon, of The Ridges Sanctuary, Baileys Harbor. See May 16 listing.
OPEN HOUSE/HEALTH FAIR, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Celebrate 30th anniversary of Mosling Rec Center, 1777 Lakeview Road, Washington Island. Donations accepted and matched by anonymous donors. 920-847-2226 or www.moslingreccenter.org.
PARADE OF SCOTS, 11 a.m. March of Scottish terriers (and other breeds), many costumed for the occasion, through downtown Baileys Harbor, led out by pipes-and-drums corps. Public part of 18th annual, two-day Scottie Rally for the dogs and their owners; rally events require registration. 920-493-5878 or www.doorcountyscottierally.com.
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Valmy Happy Hour, 4418 Whitefish Bay Road (County T), Valmy. Portion of food and drink sales to Sevastopol Extraordinary Volunteerism Scholarship. 920-743-6236.
SHOWCASE OF HOMES, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See May 18 listing.
SISTER BAY RUMMAGE SALE, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Antiques, clothing, home furnishings, collectibles, more. All sale sites open until at least 4 p.m. Maps at Sister Bay Visitor Center, 2380 Gateway Drive, and other village locations. 920-854-2812 or www.cometosisterbay.com.
SPRING ARTS CRAWL, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., also May 20. Seven artists, galleries and schools in Ellison Bay showcase clothing, household furnishings, Asian art and antiques, cheese, pottery, photography, paintings, more. Refreshments and demonstrations. Home-pressed cider at Island Orchard Cider, 12040 Garrett Bay Road. Maps at all member galleries. 920-854-5049 or www.facebook.com/EllisonBayArts.
THEATER, 7:30 p.m. "Stella and Lou" at Third Avenue Playhouse. See May 17 listing.
TROLLEY TOURS, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. unless noted, aboard Door County Trolley cars. "Narrated Scenic Tour," 11 a.m.; see May 16 listing. "Premier Wine Tour," visit four award-winning wineries for tastings, meetings with vintners, lunch at Galileo's Italian restaurant, Egg Harbor. $65.95 ages 21 and older only with valid ID. "Wine, Spirits & Brew Tour," tours and tastings at a distillery, two wineries and a microbrewery; lunch at Crate Restaurant or Root Bistro, Sturgeon Bay. $64.95 ages 21 and older only with valid ID. "Spring Blossom Tour," visit hidden blooms, forest wildflowers and scenic overlooks; private tastings at two award-winning wineries, carriage ride through Fish Creek, lunch at the English Inn. $65.95. All trips depart from Door County Trolley Station, 8030 State 42, north of Egg Harbor. Pickups/dropoffs 9:20 a.m. at seven Egg Harbor lodging establishments for additional fee. Reservations recommended. 920-868-1100 or www.doorcountytrolley.com.
Sunday, May 20
BAILEYS HARBOR FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 23. Produce, jewelry, flowers, artwork, shrubs and trees, fresh cheese, kettle corn, Jamaican food, egg rolls, breakfast and lunch items. Town Hall, State 57 and County F/EE. 920-839-2366 or www.baileysharbor.doorcounty.com.
‘BATTLE OF THE PRAISE BANDS II,’ 6 p.m. Bands and choirsnfrom Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Crossroads Church and Sturgeon Bay Community Church. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1756 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay. Donations accepted for Door County Boys & Girls Club. 920-743-7750.
DANCE RECITAL, 2 p.m. Spring program by students of Andria's Dancin' on the Door, Egg Harbor. Door Community Auditorium, 3926 State 42, Fish Creek. Free. 920-868-2728 or www.dcauditorium.org.
'DINING AROUND THE DOOR,' 5 p.m. Sample food from dozens of local restaurants; also silent auction. Alpine Resort & Golf Course, 7715 Horseshoe Bay Road (County G), south of Egg Harbor. $45 in advance, $55 at the door. Proceeds to Door County YMCA. 920-743-4949 or www.doorcountyymca.org.
DOOR-TRAN PROGRAM, 4 p.m. Learn about opportunities and services available through the transportation assistance agency. First Baptist Church, 2622 S. Bay Shore Drive (State 42), Sister Bay. www.northerndoorhealthwellness.com.
GUIDED HIKE, 1 to 3 p.m., The Clearing Folk School, Ellison Bay. See May 19 listing.
KAYAKING CLASS, 3 to 5 p.m. Basic skills including paddling and climbing aboard/getting out, safety, "wet exits" and self- or partner rescues. For ages 12 and older. Door County YMCA, 1900 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay. $20 Y members, $30 nonmembers. 920-743-4949, 920-868-3660 or www.doorcountyymca.org.
NATURE HIKE, 10 a.m. to noon, of The Ridges Sanctuary, Baileys Harbor. See May 16 listing.
NATURE HIKE, 1 p.m. Look for birds and wildflowers along new trails skirting Big Creek. Meet at Collins Learning Center, Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St. (County TT), Sturgeon Bay. 920-746-5895 or www.crossroadsatbigcreek.com.
NATURE HIKE, 2 p.m. Explore 170-acre Logan Creek property of upland hardwoods, lowland cedar-hemlock forest and waterfronts owned by The Ridges Sanctuary. Meet at trailhead at 5724 Loritz Road, Jacksonport. $5 adult Ridges members, $8 adult nonmembers. 920-839-2802 or www.ridgessanctuary.org.
SHOWCASE OF HOMES, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See May 18 listing.
SPRING ARTS CRAWL, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Ellison Bay. See May 19 listing.
THEATER, 2 p.m. "Stella and Lou" at Third Avenue Playhouse. See May 17 listing.
Monday, May 21
BIKE SAFETY RALLY, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Safety instruction, bike registration, basic first aid, helmet fitting. All ages welcome, free helmets for kids. Bay View Lutheran Church, 340 W. Maple St., Sturgeon Bay. 920-256-9156 or youth@bvlc.com.
HISTORY DINNER PROGRAM, 6 p.m. "100 Years of 4-H in Door County" by Dawn Vandevoort, county's 4-H youth development director. Meal choice of pork tenderloin, chicken Dianne or vegetable lasagna. The Log Den, 6626 State 42, Egg Harbor. $22 for Door County Historical Society members, $26 nonmembers. RSVP required. 920-421-2332 or director.DCHistoricalSociety@gmail.com.
NATURE HIKE, 10 a.m. to noon, of The Ridges Sanctuary, Baileys Harbor. See May 16 listing.
TROLLEY TOUR, 1 p.m. "Narrated Scenic Tour" with Door County Trolley; see May 16 listing.
WALKING GROUP, 5 to 6 p.m., Sturgeon Bay. See May 16 listing.
Tuesday, May 22
BEEKEEPING, 6:30 p.m. "Gentle Bees/Gentle Handling." Meeting of Door County Beekeepers Club, but open to the public. Collins Learning Center, Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St. (County TT), Sturgeon Bay. Free. 920-746-5895 or www.crossroadsatbigcreek.com.
BOOK DISCUSSION, 4 p.m. on "The Round House" by Louise Erdrich. Door County Library, 910 Main Road, Washington Island. 920-847-2323 or www.doorcountylibrary.org.
BREAKFAST, 9:30 a.m. Light, healthy offerings such as oatmeal or yogurt. Fish Creek: Door County YMCA, State 42 and Gibraltar Road, 920-868-3660. Sturgeon Bay: Door County YMCA, 1900 Michigan St., 920-743-4949. Free, Y membership not required. www.doorcountyymca.org.
COMMUNITY MEAL, 5:30 p.m. Free, family-style "Loaves & Fishes" supper served fourth Tuesday each month. Stella Maris Catholic Church, 2610 S. Bay Shore Drive (State 42), Sister Bay. wwwnortherndoorhealthwellness.com.
JACKSONPORT FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays through October. More than 30 booths with fruits and vegetables, other foods, flowers, soaps, gifts, clothing and accessories. Lakeside Park, State 57 and County V. www.jacksonport.net.
NATURE HIKE, 10 a.m. to noon, of The Ridges Sanctuary, Baileys Harbor. See May 16 listing.
TROLLEY TOUR, 1 p.m. "Narrated Scenic Tour" with Door County Trolley; see May 16 listing.
Wednesday, May 23
NATURE HIKE, 10 a.m. to noon, of The Ridges Sanctuary, Baileys Harbor. See May 16 listing.
READ TO A DOG, 10 a.m. Children can tell stories to gentle therapy dog Nellie Bly. Door County Library, Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. 920-868-2664 or www.doorcountylibrary.org.
TROLLEY TOUR, 1 p.m. "Narrated Scenic Tour" with Door County Trolley; see May 16 listing.
WALKING GROUP, 5 to 6 p.m., Sturgeon Bay. See May 16 listing.
Thursday, May 24
COMMUNITY MEAL, 5:30 p.m. See May 17 listing.
DOOR COUNTY FESTIVAL OF NATURE, 4 to 7 p.m. Opening reception of a weekend of day field trips throughout the Door Peninsula and nighttime speakers/programs on natural resource topics. Meet tour leaders, other participants and representatives of partner conservation groups; pick up activity packets or register for upcoming events. The Ridges Sanctuary, Cook-Fuller Nature Center, 8166 State 57, Baileys Harbor. Free; fees for other activities. Early registration recommended. 920-839-2366 or www.ridgessanctuary.org.
NATURE HIKE, 10 a.m. to noon, of The Ridges Sanctuary, Baileys Harbor. See May 16 listing.
READ TO A DOG, 4 p.m. See May 17 listing.
THEATER, 7:30 p.m. "Stella and Lou" at Third Avenue Playhouse. See May 17 listing.
TROLLEY TOUR, 1 p.m. "Narrated Scenic Tour" with Door County Trolley; see May 16 listing.
Friday, May 25
EGG HARBOR FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 26. Door County vendors selling locally made products. Music by Cathy Grier. 920-868-3717 or www.eggharbordoorcounty.org.
DOOR COUNTY FESTIVAL OF NATURE, through May 27. Until 4 p.m., choice of 30 field trips, most 2 to 4 hours, from various spots’ most fees $25, some $45-$90; space limited for many, registration recommended. 4:30 p.m. reception and 5 p.m. buffet dinner, About Thyme Farm, 8425 County F, Baileys Harbor. 6:30 p.m., keynote speaker Tom Mlada, mayor of Port Washington, on his city's clean water success; $30 per person, registration required. 8 to 10:30 p.m., "Birdie Bus" trip to listen to sounds of nature at night; $25 includes transportation. 920-839-2802 or www.ridgessanctuary.org.
THEATER, 7:30 p.m. "Stella and Lou" at Third Avenue Playhouse. See May 17 listing.
TROLLEY TOUR, 1 p.m. "Narrated Scenic Tour" with Door County Trolley; see May 16 listing.
Saturday, May 26
BIRD HIKE, 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. at The Ridges Sanctuary, Baileys Harbor. See May 19 listing.
CONCERT, 7 p.m. Pro Arte Quartet, resident string ensemble at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Presented by Midsummer's Music Festival. Egg Harbor Community Center/Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St. $29 adults, $10 ages 17 and younger. 920-854-7088 or www.midsummersmusic.com.
CONCERT, 7 p.m. Four Lyric Opera of Chicago vocalists celebrate composer Leonard Bernstein's 100th birthday with his songs, accompanied by Peninsula Music Festival pianist Judith Jackson; reception following. Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 State 42, Ellison Bay. Donations accepted. 920-854-2988 or www.shepherdofthebay.org.
CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. Tannahill Weavers, four-piece, traditional Scottish/Gaelic band. Trueblood Performing Arts Center, 870 Main Road, Washington Island. $18 adults, $13 ages 13-17. 920-847-2528 or www.truebloodpac.com.
DOOR COUNTY FESTIVAL OF NATURE, through May 27. choice of 27 field trips from various spots, fees $25-$45; space limited for many, registration recommended. 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., coffee and chat with keynote speaker Tom Mlada, Port Washington mayor; Cook-Fuller Nature Center, The Ridges Sanctuary, 8166 State 57, Baileys Harbor. 920-839-2802 or www.ridgessanctuary.org.
EXHIBIT OPENING, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Speakers, children's games, scavenger hunt and curator-guided tours open “Shipwrecks of Door County” at Door County Maritime Museum, 120 N. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Presentations on Door County wrecks by underwater archaeologist Victoria Kiefer at 10:30 a.m. and maritime historian Joan Forsberg at 11:30; Forsberg book signing after her talk. Museum admission $15 adults; $10 ages 5-17; $14 seniors and retired military; free for active military and DCMM members. 920-743-5958 or www.dcmm.org.
GUIDED HIKE, 1 to 3 p.m., The Clearing Folk School, Ellison Bay. See May 19 listing.
MAIFEST, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., also May 27. 46th annual Memorial Day weekend festival at Lakeside Park, State 57 and County V, Jacksonport. Free admission. 10:30 a.m., Maifest Parade, three-fourth mile route along State 57; prizes of $25 to $100 for best floats. Noon, Memorial Day ceremony with VFW Post 3088. Also polka from Jerry Voelker & His Jolly Gents until 3 p.m., car show, children's midway activities (11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.), juried art fair, pony rides for kids (noon to 3 p.m.), food and drink concessions. 920-823-2136 or www.jacksonport.org/maifest.
PLANT SALE, 9 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by Door County Master Gardeners Association. Perennials, annuals, vegetable and herb plants, new and unusual varieties, old favorites. UW Peninsular Agricultural Research Station, 4312 State 42, north of Sturgeon Bay. www.dcmga.org/events.
STURGEON BAY FINE ART FAIR, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., also May 27. 20th annual juried event featuring more than 100 artists showing sculpture, glass, paintings, jewelry, fiber, photography and wood. Live entertainment, children's activities, food. Sunset Park, 747 N. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920-743-6246 or www.sturgeonbay.net.
TEEN GAMEDAY, 10 a.m. to noon. Ages 13-18 can play Wii bowling or other sports, build Jenga towers, "Dungeons & Dragons" quests, other online challenges. Also traditional board games and card competitions. Door County Library, Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. Free. 920-868-2664 or www.doorcountylibrary.org.
THEATER, 7:30 p.m. "Stella and Lou" at Third Avenue Playhouse. See May 17 listing.
TROLLEY TOURS, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. unless noted, aboard Door County trolley cars. "Narrated Scenic Tour," 11 a.m.; see May 16 listing. “Premier Wine Tour,” “Spring Blossom Tour” and “Wine, Spirits & Brew Tour,” see May 19 listing. "Ghost Tour of Door County," 7 p.m., tales of ghostly sunken ships, haunted lighthouses and other mysterious doings; ages 5 and older only. $29.95 adults, $21.95 ages 5-17. "Haunted Pub Crawl," 7 p.m., visit four taverns and pubs with ghostly reputations; $39, young adults only. Optional pickup/dropoff 6:25 p.m. from Egg Harbor resorts and inns for additional fee. All tours leave from Door County Trolley Station, 8030 State 42, north of Egg Harbor. Reservations recommended. 920-868-1100 or www.doorcountytrolley.com.
Sunday, May 27
BAILEYS HARBOR FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. See May 20 listing.
CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., registration 8 a.m. Antiques, hot rods, classics, muscle cars, rat rods, bikes and trucks. Country Walk Shops, 10855 Country Walk Drive, just east of State 42. Free for spectators, $5 entry fee to show. Music by John & The Bedrock Bluegrass Band (noon to 2 p.m.) and Ben Larsen (2 to 5 p.m.); concessions; raffle and kids race car model-making. Sponsored by Sister Bay Lions Club, proceeds to community service projects. 920-854-2812 or www.cometosisterbay.com.
DOOR COUNTY FESTIVAL OF NATURE, 9 a.m. to noon. Choice of four field trips from various spots, $25-$45 per event. Space limited, registration recommended. 920-839-2802 or www.ridgessanctuary.org.
GUIDED HIKE, 1 to 3 p.m., The Clearing Folk School, Ellison Bay. See May 19 listing.
MAIFEST, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 46th annual Memorial Day weekend festival at Lakeside Park, State 57 and County V, Jacksonport. Free admission. 9 a.m., Maifest Run (see separate listing). Noon, 4-H Horse & Pony Drill Team, trick roping exhibition, Frontier Farmers horse pull; ballfield, just west of park on County V. Country music from Modern Day Drifters (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.), car show, children's midway activities (11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.), juried art fair, food and drink concessions. 920-823-2136 or www.jacksonport.org/maifest.
MAIFEST RUN, 9 a.m. 10K and two-mile fun run/walk with start and finish at Lakeside Park, State 57 and County V, Jacksonport. Part of town's Maifest celebration. T-shirts guaranteed to all pre-registrants. 10K medals to top three overall male/female and top three male/female in seven age divisions. Fun run medals to top three male/female overall. 920-823-2163 or www.jacksonport.org/maifest.
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES: Forestville American Legion Post 372 honor guards visit 22 Southern Door cemeteries from 7:20 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. for prayer, rifle salute, taps and tribute to post members who died within past 10 years. Ceremony repeated approximately 12:15 p.m. at Forestville Town Hall, 7705 County H, with readings of names of local war dead, flags planted in memory of post members who passed in last decade. 920-856-6217 or 920-493-6216.
MUSIC FUNDRAISER, 5 p.m. "Mayfest" benefit for Washington Island Music Festival and Island's Music in the School program. Opens with hour of music conducted by Stephen Colburn, the festival's artistic director, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1763 Town Line Road, Washington Island. 6 p.m., wine reception, gourmet dinner and live and silent auctions at Historic Island Dairy, 1309 Range Line Road. $75, reservations required. www.washingtonislandmusicfestival.com/mayfest.
STURGEON BAY FINE ART FAIR, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See May 26 listing.
THEATER, 2 p.m. "Stella and Lou" at Third Avenue Playhouse. See May 17 listing.
TROLLEY TOURS, aboard Door County trolley cars. "Bloody Mary & Brunch Tour," 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., three stops for cocktails; Bloody Marys or mimosas (may substitute beer or non-alcoholic beverage). Brunch at The Log Den, Egg Harbor. $58.95 ages 17 and older, $53.95 ages 5-16 includes three drinks and meal. “Premier Wine Tour,” see May 19 listing. “Narrated Scenic Tour,” 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m., see May 19 listings. "Ghost Tour of Door County" and "Haunted Pub Crawl," both 7 p.m., see May 26 listings. All tours leave from Door County Trolley Station, 8030 State 42, north of Egg Harbor. Reservations recommended. 920-868-1100 or www.doorcountytrolley.com.