November 2008
NOTE: Schedules sometimes change, so always confirm with the organization in question to make sure that the event you are interested in, is still scheduled to take place.
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SOUTHERN DOOR ART & CRAFT FAIR - BRUSSELS
Date of Event: 11/2/08
At the Southern Door Middle School from 9 AM - 3 PM. Largest Door County craft fair under one roof with over 180 booths. Door prizes, food and beverages available. Details: 920-825-7330.

SLEIGH RIDES AT LAUTENBACH ORCHARD
Date of Event: Winter – weather permitting
At Lautenbach Orchard Country Winery and Market.  Take a sleigh ride in snowy Door County. To make reservations or for more information, please email John Mayberry or call Phone: 920-743-2352 or Cell phone: 920-421-1152 or visit www.mayberryscarriages.com.

13th ANNUAL SONS OF NORWAY LUTEFISK AND MEATBALL DINNER – STURGEON BAY
Date of Event: 11/7/08
At the Bay View Lutheran Church (340 W. Maple St. in Sturgeon Bay).
Reservations required – limited seating. Serving at 5:30 PM.  For more info, call 920-743-7975.

ST. JOSEPH RETREAT - BAILEYS HARBOR
11/7/08-11/9/08
“Marital Spirituality: Keeping God in the Center” weekend retreat
for couples with Mrs. Jennifer Christ of Milwaukee
Register by October 17 from www.stjosephretreat.org or call 920-839-2391

EXHIBIT: 33rd JURIED ANNUAL 5 COUNTY EXHIBIT – STURGEON BAY
Dates of Event: 11/15/08 – 12/27/08
At the Miller Art Museum.  Paintings, drawings, graphics & photography selected from artists’ entries from five counties.  Call 920-746-0707.

HOLIDAY HOME TOUR – DOOR COUNTY
Dates of Event: 11/28/08 – 11/29/08
Experience the sights and sounds of the holidays over Thanksgiving weekend as you visit some of Northern Door’s finest homes. Each home will be decorated in Christmas finery and offer a variety of entertainment from cookie baking and Santa greeting the kids to caroling. Proceeds go to Northern Door Children’s Center in Sister Bay and Gibraltar School’s Extended Student Competition Fund. Tickets at participating retailers countywide. Tour hours: Fri.4-8 PM, Sat. 10 AM – 4 PM. 920-854-4244.

CHRISTMAS BY THE BAY – Sturgeon Bay
Dates of Event: 11/21/08 – 11/23/08
Kick off the yuletide season citywide with a tree lighting, Santa parade, special Children's activities, hay rides and trolley rides, photos and brunch with Santa.  800-301-6695 or www.sturgeonbay.net

FESTIVAL OF TREES – Washington Island
Date of Event: 11/22/08
At the Trueblood Performing Arts Center.  Silent auction, caroling and cookies. For info, 920- 847-2179 or www.washingtonislandchamber.org 

YMCA FOLK ART & CRAFTS FAIR – STURGEON BAY
Date of Event: 11/23/08
At the Sturgeon Bay YMCA. A wonderful place to Christmas shop featuring products from top area artists and crafters. A real holiday treat! For more info, 920-743-4949.

THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE - JACKSONPORT
Date of Event: 11/27/08
This casual and fun Parade will be held at noon on Thanksgiving Day. Best Viewing: the corner of Hwy 57 and County Rd. V – where parade watchers can watch from either the Erskine Rest Area or Lakeside Park.
Editor’s Note: This is just a simple and fun little parade and something to do in November for the holidays.  It is worth going to!

ANNUAL FOLK ART CHRISTMAS SHOW - JACKSONPORT
Dates of Event: 11/28/08 – 11/29/08
At 6052 Lake Shore Rd.  Featuring the work of 16 artists in a unique home setting in Jacksonport overlooking Lake Michigan. The public is invited to shop for holiday gifts of jewelry, pottery, woodcarvings and other one-of-a-kind creations. Friday 6-9 PM, Saturday 10 AM-3 PM. Admission is free. Info: 920-823-2532.

CAPTURE THE SPIRIT IN SISTER BAY
Dates of Event: 11/28/08 – 11/29/08
Santa and his elves will be at the tree lighting on Friday night at 5 PM at Hendrickson Park (corner of Mill Rd. & Hwy 42) special decorations, live Christmas music, refreshments and more. Info: 920-854-2127

EGG HARBOR HOLLY DAYS – Egg Harbor
Dates of Event: 11/28/08 – 11/29/08
Holiday kickoff features: Breakfast with Santa Friday at the Landmark Resort. Tree lighting ceremony on Friday at dusk in Harbor View Park. Free horse-drawn wagon rides Friday and Saturday. Annual Children’s Christmas store, storytelling, retailer’s open house.  Take advantage of the special sales going on all weekend throughout the Village. Fun for all!
Nice small town event.  We have attended this a few times, and sometimes there’s a spectacular tree about 15 feet tall!  Draws a nice crowd of people, singing carols.  If you are in town, go to the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony- it’s fun!  Full day here
if you want to do the scavenger hunt and more.

HOLIDAY HOME TOUR OF NORTHERN DOOR
Dates of Event: 11/28/2008 to 11/29/2007
Location: Northern Door County
Friday 4-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Preview the Christmas season by visiting five of Northern Door County’s finest homes! $20 per person. On Saturday only (no ticket required), visit Immanuel Lutheran Church in Baileys Harbor for an old-fashioned Bake Shoppe sale. For more information on the homes and ticket purchases, contact Northern Door Children’s Center at 920-854-4244 or online at www.northerndoorchildrenscenter.org. Proceeds from the Holiday Home Tour will benefit the Northern Door Children's Center and Gibraltar Area Schools.

CAPTURE THE SPIRIT IN EPHRAIM
Date of Event: 11/29/08
Throughout the village, shops, galleries, and country inns are festively aglow for the holidays. Shop for special gifts and relax in one of our cozy inns. For more info check www.ephraim-doorcounty.com.