Be Smart and save!

Holy Halogen lights, we already have another weekend creeping up on us! Where do the miles go?

 

Well, last weekend was sure exciting at the Summer Cherry Harvest Fest and the Sevastopol Sesquicentennial, but this weekend is going to be even busier! Friday, I will be chilling at the Dairy Queen in Sturgeon Bay and Saturday I have quite the schedule of appearances. First, we will be in Carlsville for the parade, followed by grape stomping! The Door Peninsula Winery is holding a grape stomping competition for local non-profits and the winning organization gets a donation! I’ll be there cheering on NDCC’s representative and honking at the competitors, all in good fun, of course! After the grape stomping, it’s on the Pipka’s for Pipka’s Christmas in July in Sister Bay. We’ll be spreading the cheer with Santa and his elves under the warm summer sun. Don’t worry, I’ll be sure to cart along some SPF for Kris Kringle, we don’t want Santa to be as red as his coat! After Pipka’s we’ll be moving right along to Cherry Season at Seaquist’s Cherry Orchards to provide moral support to all the cherry pickers and pit-spitters.

 

Now, I also wanted to include a little information about my fuel-economy. Whenever my friend Sam starts talking about my mpg’s she usually gets one of two reactions. Either the person is really impressed, or they just scoff at my 33/city 41/hwy rating. Now, I would like to say that these are the officially numbers released by Smart, however many of my brothers’ and sisters’ owners say they usually average low 40s for their driving in general, and better when doing straight highway driving. We Smarts have one of the best mpg ratings for a straight gas-engine vehicle. Remember, we are not a hybrid or diesel, and comparing us to those kinds of vehicles is like comparing scooters to semis.  

As for next week’s schedule Sunday, July 26 will be a Julie’s Café and Nelsons; Monday, July 27 Ace Hardware, Tuesday, July 28 NDCC; Wednesday, July 29 Fine Line Designs; Thursday, July 30 Sturgeon Bay Sidewalk Sales in downtown Sturgeon Bay; Friday, July 31 Carroll House Restaurant and Door County Ice Cream Factory; Saturday, August 1 Bill Bastian Bike Ride.

 

And don’t forget about the Bill Bastian Memorial Bike Ride coming up next weekend, Saturday, Aug. 1. Pre-register today for only $15/adult or $10/child to save your spot! You can choose from a 40-mile ride, a 28-mile ride, or a family ride, and you get one free raffle ticket with you registration fee for a chance to win an adult TREK bicycle, and gift certificates from area businesses. Lunch will also be included! Call (920) 854-4244 to register or for more information, or visit our Web site. Registration is also available at 8:30 a.m. the day of the event and is $20/adult and $10/child. 

Raffle tickets are available at all my weekend appearances. Just see my constant shadow Sam and she'll be happy to sell you a ticket. Chances to win yours truly AND $5,000 are only $20. 

Get Smart, Ride Smart

Holy engine exhaust! Things sure have been non-stop all summer! It’s been a busy last few weeks and it doesn’t look like things are going to wind down anytime soon!

 

Since weekends are always the highlight in Door County, this weekend is certainly no exception! Friday night I’ll be at the Door County Ice Cream Factory catching up with the dinner crowd and slurping some soft serve. Saturday, I’ll be super busy at the Summer Cherry Harvest Fest at Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Market and Winery in the morning, and on to the Sevastopol Sesquicentennial in the afternoon! I’ll be tuckered out come Sunday, so a nice service at 9 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran in Baileys Harbor will be just the ticket to get me oiled up for Harbor Wear in Egg Harbor later that Sunday. My schedule for the rest of the week will be: Monday, July 20 Fish Creek BP; Tuesday, July 21 NDCC; Wednesday, July 22 Moretti’s; Thursday, July 23 Sister Bay Mobil; Friday, July 24 Pirate’s Cove and Northern Grill; Saturday, July 25 Pipka’s Christmas in July in Sister Bay and Seaquist’s. And remember, you can always listen for my schedule on fm 106.9 The Lodge!

 

Also, everyone at the Center has been gearing up for the Bill Bastian Memorial Bike Ride coming up the first Saturday in August. It sounds like it’s going to be an amazing event, with three routes: a 40-mile, a 28-mile and a family ride. There will be raffle prizes provided by area businesses and water bottles and a brat fry for lunch will be provided for all entrants. Adult participants even get a raffle ticket with their entry fee! Pre-register today for only $15/adult and $10/child to save your spot by calling (920) 854-4244 or click here to print off your pre-registration form and send it in. Registration will also be available the day of the event for $20/adult and $10/child. Registration and check-in will begin at 8 a.m. at Nor-Door Sport & Cyclery in Fish Creek with the ride running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with lunch and the raffle drawing to follow. And don’t you worry. Yours truly will be there to cheer everyone on and congratulate them when they cross the finish line!

 

Don’t forget to get your tickets to win me, Smartie Smart and $5,000. Tickets are only $20 each and are available at local businesses, by going on-line or by calling (920) 854-4244.  

Street Smart

 

Oh man! What a crazy weekend! There was so much to do I think my wheels are still spinning! First, we had a bake sale at Baylake Bank on Friday, and then I went to Mueller’s in Egg Harbor to catch the Friday fireworks crowd. Saturday, I hung out at Baileys Harbor all day with my NDCC friends. We sold cotton candy, popcorn, freeze pops, soda and water. The Cat in the Hat even made an appearance and helped us out by selling cotton candy! I got a picture with him, too! Door County sure knows how to celebrate!

 

I have some fun stuff planned for the next few weeks, too! My schedule is: Wednesday, July 8 DC Deli and Sister Bay concert in the park; Thursday, July 9 Sister Bay Mobil; Friday, July 10 Fun Stuff; Saturday, July 11 Jefferson Street Festival; Sunday, July 12 Carroll House Restaurant; Monday, July 13 The Lodge; Tuesday, July 14 NDCC; Wednesday, July 15 DC Deli; Thursday, July 16 Cook Book; Friday, July 17 Door County Ice Cream Factory; Saturday, July 18 Lautenbach’s Summer Cherry Harvest Festival and Sevastopol Sesquicentennial.

 

In other Center news, Camp Cool is going on a field trip to Chuckee Cheese Thursday. I can’t tell you how jealous I am! I know I’ll have fun hanging out at Fun Stuff, but I’m going to miss playing with the Camp Coolers. We’re also gearing up for another big fundraiser! The Bill Bastian Memorial Bike Ride will be Saturday, Aug. 1 at Nor-Door Sports & Cyclery. It’s going to be miles of fun! There will be several different bike routes available, including one for families, a short bike route and an extended route. Lunch will also be served, with a raffle drawing following. Raffle prizes include: Adult TREK bicycle, a gift certificate to Nor-Door Sports, a gift certificate to Bayshore Outfitters for 2 adult ½ day coastal kayak adventures and a backpack from Ecology Sports. All proceeds will benefit the Center, so pre-register today and save! Pre-registration for adults is $15 or $20 day of. Children are just $10. Visit our Web site for more information and to download a pre-registration form, or call (920) 854-4244.

 

 If you see me around town, feel free to come say hello and check me out (I don’t bite!)! I love making new friends, so don’t be shy!