An opportunity for kids to experience aviation, and possibly see Sturgeon Bay from the air, is available tomorrow during the Young Eagles Rally at Door County Cherryland Airport. 

The EAA, as in the same one that’s in Oshkosh, is sponsoring this event from 10am-2pm, and inviting young people to the airport.

Cherryland Airport’s resident flight school owner Kevin Perry, ‘Perry Air’, is volunteering his time and fuel to give kids a taste of piloting a real airplane.

The rally will feature more than airplane rides. Civil Air Patrol cadets will be on hand with an informational booth, and attendees can explore a STEM booth and other aviation-related activities designed to introduce young people to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. 

Craig Kolbeck, President of EAA Chapter 630, shared one of the ‘flying’ science experiments taking place Saturday.

The event also offers an opportunity for the community to discover the Door County Cherryland Airport, a resource that serves as a gateway to aviation, education, and economic activity in our region, says Craig Cross, airport manager. 

Door County Cherryland Airport, 3538 Park Drive, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. Free entry Saturday, October 3, 10am-2pm.

A mini free community art gallery is now open on Third Avenue in Sturgeon Bay, next to - really part of - the Andrea Naylor Gallery and Studio.

Painter Andrea Naylor regularly hosts art classes for children at her studio. During breaks between class sessions, parents were asking for ways to keep their children engaged with art. After a little research, Naylor discovered that mini art galleries, similar to the mini free libraries, have become a national project.

For Naylor, who’s a busy mom herself, creating and hosting the box has helped her engage artists of all ages outside of the studio. 

To see the box, experience or exchange artwork or art supplies, stop by 45 S. Third Avenue, Sturgeon Bay.

More than 6,000 miles and several tanks of gas later, Casco’s Coy Vlies found himself in the ultimate victory lane last Sunday. After winning season titles at Luxy Raceway in Luxemburg and 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Vlies drove his way around a late crash in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, to win the IMCA national title in Northern SportMods.

The achievement is not lost on Vlies, who followed his father’s lead and got into racing at a young age. After a winning streak to start the season, Vlies added trips to Minnesota and Iowa to his calendar to earn enough points in the standings to make Sunday’s championship a reality.

Thanks to his sponsors, an understanding boss and a lot of time behind the wheel and under the hood, Vlies said he could not be happier with how the most competitive part of his season concluded.

Vlies is not done getting behind the wheel. He will participate in this weekend’s annual Spooky Showdown presented by Rendezvous of Luxemburg. Race time is 6:30 p.m. Friday and 5 p.m. Saturday.

Vlies will also race at 141 Speedway next weekend before calling it a year.

Better, clearer communication between emergency departments is the goal as Kewaunee County prepares to update its radio system.

In 2009, the state of Wisconsin began building a statewide radio system known as WISCOM. The system was primarily developed to improve interoperability, allowing agencies to communicate with each other during emergency calls. In the years since, the state has been developing the next generation of the system, requiring local departments to update their radio equipment.

Earlier this year, Kewaunee County Sheriff Matt Joski credited a share of more than $2 million in grants with helping law enforcement, fire, EMS and other first responder agencies, along with the county’s highway and emergency management departments, acquire new radios.

While the state secured a rebate on radios purchased through the grants, local agencies still have to provide about 20% of the funding. Casco Fire Department Capt. Dan Andres said his department needs to purchase about 20 radios to make sure it has enough for everyone, adding that the equipment is extremely important.

The added expense makes fundraisers like the Luxemburg Community Fire Department’s Burger/Brat Fry on Friday and Casco Fire Department’s Milk Bottle Tournament on Saturday even more important.

Andres hopes to have the funding in place to purchase the radios by the end of the year and have them in-house early next year.

You will be able to hear from local candidates for the Wisconsin State Assembly and state Senate later this month. The League of Women Voters of Door County will host a candidate forum for the two races Oct. 14, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Southern Door School Auditorium.

The 1st Assembly District race is a rematch of 2024, when Rep. Joel Kitchens, a Republican, defeated Democratic challenger Renee Paplham. During their campaign announcements in April, Kitchens said he would continue working to direct more funding into classrooms while easing the tax burden on residents in Door and Kewaunee counties. Paplham said she believes the district is ready for a change and that it goes well beyond the “D” and “R” that might be next to someone’s name.

The 1st Senate District race will feature Republican Nic Cravillion and independent Mark Becker as they look to replace retiring state Sen. Andre Jacque. Cravillion is a small-business owner, a member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard, and Jacque’s current district director. Becker is a small-business owner and former Brown County supervisor and chairman of the Republican Party of Brown County.

The public may submit questions at the forum or before the event by emailing vsforums@lwvdoorcounty.org by Oct. 11. Questions must be relevant to the position of Wisconsin state legislator and addressed to all four candidates.

Election Day is Nov. 3.

Owls, bats, and range lights, are just a few of the encounters hikers may have on a Ridges Sanctuary night hike during October. The Sanctuary offers these hikes to provide visitors opportunities to learn about the creatures that become active after the sun goes down, and to check out the Range Lights doing their work as navigational aids. 

The Ridges Sanctuary Interpretive Naturalist Amy Shook talks about what hikers could possibly experience.

Hikes last about one hour, and travel along the hidden brook boardwalk. Closed-toed shoes, and weather appropriate layers are recommended. Naturalists request that you do not bring any flashlights, light-up shoes, etc., the goal is for everyone’s eyes to adjust to the dark and to be able to see as the animals do at night. The hike is suitable for ages 8 and older.

Registration is required. Cost is $15 per adult, $7 for children. The Ridges Sanctuary members receive a discount. Hikes are scheduled for Friday, October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, and begin at 6pm. For details and registration, visit The Ridges Sanctuary website.

Photo credit: Jackie Rath

A vehicle was destroyed Thursday evening in the Village of Sister Bay while its owner worked at a nearby restaurant. The Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Department responded shortly after 5 p.m. to a parking lot across the street from the Waterfront Restaurant.

According to Fire Chief Michael Goldstone, the vehicle had been parked for approximately an hour before the fire started in the engine compartment. Goldstone arrived in a department command vehicle and attempted to put out the blaze with a fire extinguisher before calling for additional assistance. He said firefighters are confident the fire was accidental, but the amount of damage would make a thorough investigation nearly impossible.

Crews were on the scene for approximately 45 minutes, with the damage limited to the engine compartment and front of the dashboard. Goldstone said no one was hurt, and there was enough space around the car to prevent damage to other vehicles.

No matter the title you are chasing next February, you can be part of a major milestone for the Miss Door County Scholarship Program. The organization is celebrating its 30th anniversary and hopes to commemorate the milestone by awarding $30,000 in scholarship money at its pageant Feb. 6, 2027, at the Southern Door Auditorium.

In June, Miss Door County Kaylee Griep, Miss Cherryland Paige Nikodem, Miss Cherryland Teen Elise Jackson and Miss Door County Teen Mia Glocke represented the area at the Miss Wisconsin Pageant.

Jackson was named first runner-up in the Miss Wisconsin Teen competition. In addition to the $1,000 scholarship she earned for her placement, Jackson won a $500 scholarship as the Patriotism Reigns Award winner. She celebrated her brother’s military enlistment as part of an essay competition.

Griep earned a $500 scholarship for placing in the Top 11 and an additional $1,000 scholarship for the Hometown Pride Award, recognizing the Door County pride she showcased in a two-minute video.

Former titleholders also found success at the pageant, with Miss Door County 2024 and current Miss Northern Lights Kylee Duessler placing in the Top 11. Former Miss Cherryland 2025 and current Miss Titletown Hannah Mertens won the non-finalist interview award.

Applications are now open for the Miss Door County, Miss Door County Teen and Miss Cherryland titles by clicking on this link. You can find the eligibility requirements below.

The new Miss Door County, Miss Cherryland and Miss Door County’s Teen will move on to compete in the Miss Wisconsin and Miss Wisconsin’s Teen competitions June 16-19, 2027, in New Berlin. The Miss Wisconsin winners will advance to represent the state in the Miss America competition in September in West Palm Beach, Florida.

GUIDELINES

To be eligible to compete for the titles of Miss Door County / Miss Door County’s Teen a woman must:

• Must live, work, or go to school full-time in Door County, Algoma, or Luxemburg-Casco
• Miss contestants must be no younger than 18 by September 1, 2027 and be no older than 28 by September 30, 2027
• Teen contestants must be no younger than 14 by September 1, 2027 and be no older than 18 by September 30, 2027
• Note: 18-year-olds have the option to choose if they would like to be a Miss or a Teen contestant

To be eligible to compete for the title of Miss Cherryland a woman must:

• Must live, work, or go to school full-time in the following counties: Kewaunee, Brown, Outagamie, Waupaca, Shawano, Menominee, Oconto, Marinette, Langlade, Forest, and Florence
• Miss contestants must be no younger than 18 by September 1, 2027 and be no older than 28 by September 30, 2027

To be eligible for our “Little Sister Program” called our Cherry Blossoms, which is a non-competitive mentorship program with the opportunity to perform on stage, a girl must:

• Must live or go to school full-time in Door County, Algoma, or Luxemburg-Casco
• Cherry Blossoms must be between the ages of 5 – 13 at the time of the show on February 6th, 2027
• *note this program is currently full, but accepting waitlist applicants

The areas of competition include private interview, artistic expression in talent, lifestyle and fitness in sportswear, on-stage interview, and evening gown.

Whether you’re an experienced arborist, or want to meet like-minded tree-loving people, the Climate Change Coalition of Door County is hosting community tree planting events this month, and is inviting you to help make Door County a little greener. 

Each planting event runs from 9:00-11:00am. You can bring your own tools and equipment, or just show up, Lutsey said, and the Coalition will supply the necessary tools for you.

The upcoming planting locations are as follows: Saturday, October 2 at the Ingwersen property in the Sister Bay area, Thursday, October 8 at Frank Murphy Park in Egg Harbor, Friday, October 9 at Crossroads at Big Creek

The trees planted at each location are area specific, and native species are conscientiously chosen. The Climate Change Coalition has hosted recent tree planting events at Newport State Park with the Newport Wilderness Society, The Ridges Sanctuary, Door County Land Trust properties, and Peninsula School of Art properties. The County of Door has been instrumental in their efforts, Lutsey added. 

Taking part in planting trees at one of these events not only helps the Door County environment, it helps people make connections in the community, says Lutsey.

For specific info about the tree planting events, visit the Climate Change Coalition's website.

Sturgeon Bay officials are busy crafting the 2027 budget ahead of its public hearing in early November, but a big piece of the puzzle has yet to be determined.

Making sure the city keeps up with road maintenance has long been a goal of Sturgeon Bay Mayor David Ward. It is part of the reason the city pursued a Premier Resort Area Tax, or PRAT, in recent years as officials looked for ways to fund improvements.

The 2025-27 state budget allowed the city, along with the town of Minocqua, to join other tourism-oriented communities, including Ephraim and Sister Bay, in charging an additional 0.5% tax on items typically associated with tourism.

The PRAT went into effect July 1, with initial returns from the first three months not expected to be known until later this month. Ward believes those numbers will give officials a better idea of what stays in the budget and what gets cut.

Ward says the budget is otherwise pretty “run of the mill,” with its only major capital project being improvements to Nautical Drive. The city has received hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants to help pare down the cost of that project.

The budget is on the agenda for the Sturgeon Bay Committee of the Whole meeting Monday at 4 p.m. in City Hall’s community room.

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and a new law hopes to bring a small piece of comfort to those who have lost a child. According to the CDC, 1 in 175 births in the United States is stillborn, which is defined as the loss of a baby beginning at 20 weeks of pregnancy through delivery.

Prior to the signing of the Stillbirth Recognition and Support Act, or Wisconsin Act 241, earlier this year, the grief of losing a child could be compounded by medical, funeral, counseling and other related expenses. The law creates a $2,000 refundable individual state income tax credit for parents to help provide support.

For Green Bay resident Maggie Koch, she is grateful the bill became law six years after she experienced a stillbirth and never got to see her daughter, Olivia, grow up.

“I am incredibly grateful to the group of loss moms whose grassroots efforts partnered with legislative support to make this happen!”

It is an issue state Sen. Andre Jacque became aware of when he first joined the Wisconsin Legislature and attended his first Joint Finance Committee meeting. During his final term, Jacque became a co-sponsor of the legislation, which he says will never remove the pain of losing a child but at least acknowledges that loss by providing support for affected families. He says it means a lot to him that he was able to help get the bill across the finish line before he departs his seat at the end of the year.

If your child was stillborn in 2026, you will be able to access this resource when filing your taxes early next year.

For one final time in 2026, a visit to Algoma’s Crescent Beach included a view of a cruise ship. Wednesday marked the final time Viking Cruises dropped anchor outside the Algoma Marina this season, allowing visitors a chance to explore the city and surrounding area.

According to Visit Kewaunee County, 13 cruise ships made Algoma one of their stops, many during journeys between cities such as Duluth, Milwaukee and Toronto. Thirty ambassadors, along with the Algoma Chamber of Commerce and local businesses, helped welcome approximately 5,000 passengers since May, distributing more than 3,500 yellow welcome bags along the way.

At the beginning of the season, Visitor Services and Volunteer Coordinator Kiera Bair called it a community effort to ensure cruise ships and their passengers continue to return to Algoma.

Viking Cruises is already planning at least eight trips next year with stops in Algoma. The cruise ship Polaris will make its first trip back May 20, while the Octantis will return two days later on May 22. You can see the schedule here.

Tracking devices so tiny a monarch butterfly can support them, are being repurposed to help track the fastest creature in the world: the peregrine falcon.

‘Gino Falcone’ a peregrine falcon born this past spring at a Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) generating station in Port Washington, WI, was banded in the nest, and has been making a home in the Bay of Green Bay and is especially fond of the cliffs of Door County.

WPS Spokesperson Matt Cullen shared the tracking map of Gino Falcone’s flight patterns, noting that this particular bird has flown across the water of Green Bay at least five times.

WPS is working with BluMorpho, a company specializing in creating technology to track wildlife. Their latest tech includes solar power cells on the lightweight tags - they weigh a mere 60 miilligrams, less than a grain of rice - eliminating the restriction of battery life on the tags. Of the peregrine chicks WPS was able to band in Spring 2026, three tags are still actively working. 

Peregrine falcons are naturally attracted to the Door Peninsula due to its cliffs and ledges providing good nesting locations, and the feeding grounds provided by Lake Mighigan and Green Bay. 

Peregrine falcons remain on the Wisconsin endangered species list, added in the years after World War II due to pesticide use. With the birds’ natural nesting habits, they gravitate to the tall infrastructure making up a power generation plant. For both the birds’ safety, and to prevent power outages caused by wildlife nesting, WPS continues to designate time and resources to installing and maintaining nest boxes at their power generation plants.

A peregrine falcon manager, Greg Septon, is employed by WPS and is working with state and federal wildlife researchers to analyze the peregrine tracking data, Cullen said. To date, this groundbreaking technology has only been used on monarch butterflies. The ultimate goal for the use of the data is to develop a clearer understanding of where young falcons go in their first years of life before they settle at a nest site to lay eggs and raise their own young.

According to WPS, since the installation of nesting boxes began at WPS in the 1990s, 476 peregrine falcons have been named and banded at company facilities, which represents 20 percent of all peregrine falcons hatched in the state.

Americans are becoming more comfortable discussing their mental health with others, but there is still progress to be made when it comes to addressing those challenges. According to the American Psychological Association, 83% of Americans say they are generally comfortable talking about their mental health. Despite this, 41% of Americans feel uncomfortable seeking professional help for themselves.

Jennalee Lundquist of Door County Medical Center’s Senior Life Solutions says that is a normal feeling, but people should know about resources they can access without booking an appointment. For example, DCMC and Door County Public Health collaborated to bring CredibleMind to the community. The free online platform puts videos, podcasts, apps, online programs, books and more right at your fingertips.

However you receive help, Lundquist hopes you know that it is OK to ask for it.

Through the Door County Mental Health Focus Group, Lundquist says they have also worked hard to promote the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and other initiatives in the community.

You can listen to our full conversation with Lundquist here.

The Door County Museum and Archives is challenging you to write an original short story, poem, even a song that is inspired by a real historical artifact from the museum’s collection housed in Sturgeon Bay. Writers are encouraged to give a ‘spooky or mysterious’ theme to their piece, in the spirit of Halloween for this year’s ‘Tales at the Museum’.

Museum Manager Joe Taylor said this is a way for the community to engage with the Museum, in a way that’s not new to Sturgeon Bay.

For 2026, all entries must be original, unpublished fiction, with a maximum of 750 words. The contest is open to writers of all ages, and entries will be judged in three age categories: youth (up to age 10), teen (ages 11-18), and adult. A winner will be selected in each category.

The deadline for entries is October 16 at the witching hour of midnight.

A Tales of the Museum Halloween event is scheduled for 6pm, Thursday, October 29, at the Door County Museum (18 North 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay). Winners will be announced then, and selected stories will be performed by local actors. Costumes are encouraged and there will be tricks and treats!

For more info, visit the DC Museum and Archives facebook page.

Honoring the Greek goddess of the hunt, the Open Door Bird Sanctuary has named their newest member of the Raptor Team ‘Artemis’. The name was chosen from among 150 responses to the organization’s call for name suggestions.

Artemis is a Broadwing Hawk, and was acquired by ODBS from a rehabilitation organization in Antigo, WI. Artemis was rehabilitated from a car strike. 

As members of the ODBS work with Artemis and train her, she will make appearances at Raptor Saturdays, upcoming on October 17, and November 21, 10:30am-4pm. Owl-Elujah Christmas is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5.

The Open Door Bird Sanctuary is located at 4114 County I, Jacksonport.

Residents and businesses living at the north end of Sister Bay, up to Northport, and east to North Bay will experience a planned power outage on Tuesday, October 6, from about 11:30pm, through the early morning of Wednesday, October 7, around 3:30am.

The Village and Town's electric service will be interrupted at the request of the American Transmission Company, while they upgrade their system to provide more reliable service to our area.

In the event of weather or other unforeseen delays, the service interruptions will take place Wednesday October 7 at approximately 11:30pm, through Thursday October, 8 at approximately 3:30am.

Please take the steps necessary to protect anyone who has a critical medical condition. You are encouraged to turn off any sensitive electronics such as computers, to open or close power garage doors as needed, and to protect your perishable food items.

For more information, call WPS: 800-450-7240.  

Map with green highlighting shows the customers that will be affected. 

If you are looking to give back to the community over the next several weeks, the Door County YMCA has a few ideas for you. In this week’s Y-Wednesday Podcast, Communications and Outreach Executive Amy Gamble discussed several ways you can support the community.

The Door County YMCA and the Knights of Columbus are collecting new and gently used coats for their Coats for Kids distribution event from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 10 at the Sturgeon Bay Program Center.

You can also bring nonperishable food items for the Door County YMCA’s Community Cupboard, which is open Mondays and Wednesdays for community members to use with no questions asked.

The Door County YMCA is also looking for more vehicles to set up in its parking lots for its annual Trunk or Treat event Oct. 30, as well as volunteers to lend a hand with other programs during the fall and winter months.

You can hear more from Gamble by clicking this link to listen to this week’s episode.

Daily caregiving for a loved one can feel isolating, but help is available. The ADRC of Door County is offering a self-care and information day for caregivers on Thursday, November 12, 8am-2pm, at the Community Center at 914 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay.

The day will include breakfast and lunch, which means pre-registration is required, and is limited to 130 people. 

ADRC Assistant Director Nicole Scharrig talked about what the day will include. She emphasized that this day is intended as “Self care for the caregiver, and is meant for caregivers only.”

To register, either stop by the ADRC at 914 N. 14th St., Sturgeon Bay, call: 920-746-7153, or email Nicole Scharrig: nscharrig@co.door.wi.gov

You have the opportunity to nominate the important educators in your life through a new awards program in Kewaunee County. The Luxemburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Kewaunee Chamber of Commerce, and Algoma Chamber of Commerce recently announced their Kewaunee County Excellence in Education Awards to honor contributors to education across the area’s public and private schools.

Eight awards will be handed out annually, with four going to professional educators and four going to support staff members. One professional educator and one support staff member will be honored from each of the Algoma, Kewaunee, and Luxemburg-Casco public school districts, along with one professional educator and one support staff member representing the county’s parochial schools.

Nominations can be made here by students, parents, school staff, and community members through Oct. 23.

With the creation of the Kewaunee County Excellence in Education Awards, the Luxemburg Area Chamber of Commerce will present its ninth and final Spartan Spirit Award at this year’s Christmas Party Award Banquet.

A milestone in landmark protection for shipwrecks belongs to Door County. The Wisconsin Historical Society announced this week that the Frank D. Barker is the 100th shipwreck designated on the State Register of Historic Places.

The designation comes more than a year after business owner Matt Olson discovered the nearly 160-year-old vessel while scouting locations in Rowleys Bay for his customers. According to the Wisconsin Historical Society, the New York-built Frank D. Barker was launched in 1867 and sank 20 years later after running aground on a foggy night while on its way to Escanaba, Michigan, to collect a load of iron ore. Crews returned to try to salvage the vessel in 1887 and 1888, but those efforts came up empty.

The Frank D. Barker is the second shipwreck Olson has helped discover. He also helped find the scow schooner Sunshine, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023.

“It’s an incredible feeling to come across a shipwreck of this size and in such great condition, especially knowing how long it went undetected,” Olson said in 2025. “I am honored to play a role in bringing this history to light so folks can better understand Wisconsin’s maritime history.”

Ruth and Hartley Barker Director and Wisconsin Historical Society CEO Christian Overland called the milestone a great example of the organization’s commitment to sharing and preserving Great Lakes history.

“Today is an exciting day for the diligent and hardworking maritime archaeologists and many other staff members whose efforts made the 100th shipwreck listing on the State Register of Historic Places possible.”

With its placement on the State Register of Historic Places, the Frank D. Barker is now eligible for consideration for the National Register of Historic Places.

Institute, or Sevastopol? Renaming the historic hamlet was brought up for discussion via the Town of Sevastopol’s 2026 summer newsletter sent to property owners, and the question has been tabled, for now, according to Town Supervisor Linda Wait.

Over the years, the question has surfaced in many conversations, often when visitors ask, ‘Where is Sevastopol?’. 

Wait, who is also editor of the town newsletter, wrote that local businesses have raised concerns about the lack of recognition for Sevastopol in tourism publications and visitor guides. The response to the newsletter’s article about whether to make the change? People were very interested, Wait said.

Although she said she is not passionate about a name change, Wait inquired about making a small change to potentially help clear up the Institute/Sevastopol confusion.

For now, all signs will remain the same.

If you have missed the sounds of chamber music since Midsummer’s Music concluded its summer season earlier this month, you are in luck. Midsummer’s Autumn Music Fest kicks off Oct. 10 at MUSE in Sturgeon Bay, and Oct. 11 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County in Ephraim, with concerts featuring the Pro Arte Quartet.

The Griffon String Quartet and David Perry and Friends will also perform during the series, which wraps up at the end of October. Executive Director Allyson Fleck says the Autumn Music Fest has proved to be a great way to keep the music going deeper into the year for area chamber music fans.

The Griffon String Quartet is also keeping busy outside of the Autumn Music Fest. The quartet will perform its second 'Gather with the Griffon' concert Oct. 8 at Stella Maris Catholic Church in Fish Creek, after performing at the Northeast Wisconsin Piano Teachers Forum meeting in Green Bay on Friday, and at a private event for the Green Bay Chamber Music Society on Saturday.

For more information about the upcoming performances, visit their website.

Picture courtesy of Midsummer's Music

A 2-year-old Casco child is in stable condition at a Green Bay hospital after being rescued Monday afternoon.

The Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department responded to a residence in the Town of Casco at approximately 3:50 p.m. after receiving a call about the child falling into a nearby pond.

The caller told the dispatcher the child had been pulled from the water and that CPR was being administered. The caller did not know how long the child had been in the water, but the child began breathing again while the caller was on the phone with the dispatcher.

The Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Luxemburg Rescue and Casco/Lincoln EMRs responded to the scene.

The incident remains under investigation.

Finding a time in the busy Door County season to add another event is a challenge. Which is why the Town of Sevastopol chose to wait, and use its resources to host a ‘America’s 250th Celebration’ this Saturday, October 3.

Town Supervisor, and one of the organizers of the event, Linda Wait, explained how this event came about.

The festivities will take place at the Sevastopol Town Park, 4830 Hwy 57 next to Sevastopol School, and will begin at 3pm. Revelers will receive food and drink ‘tickets’ upon entry for their free concessions, which will include hot dogs, popcorn, soft serve ice cream and soda. Volunteers are asking you to refrain from bringing outside drinks.

Entertainment for the afternoon includes two bounce houses for children to play. Sevastopol School’s Band Director, Tanya Hasenjaeger will play patriotic music beginning at 3:30pm, then the VFW Post 51 members will perform a special flag presentation at 4pm.

Stick around for a family-friendly movie in the park (inside the tent), beginning at 4:30pm, ‘The Sheep Detective’, starring Hugh Jackman.

Be sure to wear your festive clothes and accessories, participants may be noted with something special, Wait said.