The autumn colors have been really beautiful for the past two weeks. However, the major fall festivals are now over, some of the restaurants and shops are closing or switching to winter hours and the busy season is coming to a close. We'll miss the hubbub of activity and we'll certainly miss the golf but sometimes the quiet is peaceful.

Free concert

There will be a free concert tomorrow at Lawrence University's Bjorklunden location in Baileys Harbor. The concert will feature Anthony Padilla's Piano Studio as well as students from Ken Bozeman's German Diction class. The Piano Studio will play several works celebrating the 200 birthday of Felix Mendelssohn. The performance will take place at Bjorklunden's Vail Hall. For information, call (920) 839-2216.

Book signing

Artist Judie Stang will be signing and discussing her new book, Lasting Impressions of Door County, at a book signing today, at the Novel Ideas Bookstore in Baileys Harbor. The event will be from 2 to 4 p.m. The book contains more than 30 original paintings in full color along with Bible verses and short meditations.

Halloween party

The annual Baileys Harbor Halloween Party will be from 5:50 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Town Hall. There will be trick-or-treating for the kids with plenty of food and games for all. This will be great fun for the family. Be sure to wear your costumes. The party is sponsored by the Baileys Harbor Community Association. For information, call (920) 839-5393.

VFW dinner

Baileys Harbor VFW Post 9290 will have a dinner on Sunday at the Cornerstone Pub in Baileys Harbor. Cocktails will begin at 4 p.m. with dinner served at 5 p.m. All members of the Post and their spouse or guest are welcome.

See you next time on this side of the Door.

Contact the Beutlers at kenbeutler@hotmail.com.