November 2009 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.

SOUTHERN DOOR ART & CRAFT FAIR - BRUSSELS
Date of Event: 11/1/09
At the Southern Door Middle School from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Largest Door County craft fair under one roof with over 180 booths. Door prizes, food and beverages available. Admission $2 per person. Details: 920-825-7330.

EDGEWOOD ORCHARD CLOSING DAY THANK YOU – FISH CREEK
Date of Event: 11/1/09
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Edgewood Orchard Galleries will be hosting a Thank You reception to mark the final day of the 2009 gallery season. Refreshments will be served, and the public is welcome. 920-868-3579.

LIBERTY GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY SPAGHETTI DINNER – ELLISON BAY
Date of Event: 11/5/09
At Viking Grill.  For information call: 920-839-5022.

14th  ANNUAL SONS OF NORWAY LUTEFISK AND MEATBALL DINNER – STURGEON BAY
Date of Event: 11/6/09
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 920-746-8925 or 920-746-0609.

CHRISTMAS BY THE BAY – Sturgeon Bay
Dates of Event: 11/20/09 – 11/21/09
Kick off the yuletide season citywide with a tree lighting, special Children's activities, hay rides and trolley rides, Saturday citywide charity recipe and bake sale.  800-301-6695 or www.sturgeonbay.net

FESTIVAL OF TREES – Washington Island
Dates of Event: 11/28/09 – 11/29/09
At the Trueblood Performing Arts Center.  Silent auction, caroling and cookies. For info, 920- 847-2062

YMCA FOLK ART & CRAFTS FAIR – STURGEON BAY
Date of Event: 11/22/09
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: 11/26/09
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. Info 920-823-2075 or visit www.jacksonport.net

ANNUAL FOLK ART CHRISTMAS SHOW - JACKSONPORT
Dates of Event: 11/27/09 – 11/28/09
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.

FRIENDS OF GIBRALTAR HOLIDAY ART FAIR – SISTER BAY
Dates of Event: 11/27/09 – 11/28/09
At Sister Bay Village Hall.  Unique artistic holiday gifts and a delicious lunch. For information call: 920-868-3284.

CAPTURE THE SPIRIT IN SISTER BAY
Dates of Event: 11/27/09 – 11/29/09
Candlelit streets, tree lighting, caroling, visit from Santa, trolley rides, Friends of Gibraltar Christmas Sale in the Sister Bay Village Hall. Tour the Sister Bay Moravian Church. Music and treats in Sister Bay businesses. For information visit www.sisterbaytourism.com

EGG HARBOR HOLLY DAYS – Egg Harbor
Dates of Event: 11/27/09 – 11/28/09
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!  Info at 920-868-3517 or www.eggharbordoorcounty.org

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 2009 – DOOR COUNTY
Dates of Event: 11/27/09 – 11/28/09
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 are $20, available on-line at www.notherndoorchildrenscenter.org after 10/1, at area retailers, or at the homes during the event.  Tour hours: Fri.4-8 PM, Sat. 10 AM – 4 PM.  Info at 920-854-4244.

ELLISON BAY HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Dates of Event: 11/28/09 – 11/29/09
Holiday shopping in Ellison Bay is fun. Ellison Bay celebrates all of the arts. Purchase a creative class at The Clearing or a cooking class at The Savory Spoon. Handmade mugs, lamps, pitchers, clothing, accessories, furnishings and antique treasures will delight all on your list. Refreshments, collectible ornaments and special events make Ellison Bay the perfect place to select unique, handmade and genuine treasures for giving and receiving.  Call for info at 920-854-4839.

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