Meetings
Thursday, Superior: The Superior Kiwanis meets at noon at Aces on 29th. Jim Ronding is the speaker.
Thursday, Cable: Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board, Inc., meets at 10 a.m. at the Lakewoods Resort.
Thursday, Superior: Chapter E, PEO Sisterhood, meets at 7 p.m. at the home of Cathy Hecht, 706 15th Ave. E. The program “Scholarship Foundation” is presented by Nancy Pedersen. Hostesses are Cathy Hecht, Roberta Lindemann and Beth Lisak.
Thursday, Superior: People with disabilities can learn more about the resources available to help them work from John Nedden-Durst, disability navigator 9 a.m. to noon at the Superior Job Center. Call (218) 428-2960 or (800) 499-5676 v/tty to make an appointment.
Friday, Superior: Northwest Wisconsin Community Services Agency, Inc. Finance Committee meets at 10 a.m. at NWCSA, 1118 Tower Ave. The committee may convene into executive session.
Friday, Superior: Lake Superior Singles Fellowship meets for dinner at Barker’s Island at 6:30 p.m. Fish fry $9.95 is back. Call 940-2248 to register.
Reunion
Thursday, Superior: The Superior Central High School class of 1957 holds its monthly luncheon get-together at noon at The Upper Deck Restaurant. All classmates, spouses and guests are invited to attend.
Arts
Thursday, Solon Springs: Local author Thomas King reads from his original works from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Joan Salmen Memorial Library. Free. Readings may contain mature content.
Thursday, Superior: The Northland Chapter of Grandmothers For Peace hosts a free film at 6 p.m. at the Superior Public Library. Refreshments served. Call Jan Provost at 394-7929.
Thursday, Duluth: A free screening of the film “Darfur Now” takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the Intercultural Center on the College of St. Scholastica.
Friday, Wascott: RAV’N (Rural Arts Voice north) will sponsor the third annual student art show 4-7 p.m. at the Wascott Town Hall. Entertainment and refreshments.
Friday, Duluth: Old-time polka music with Karl Hartwich and the Country Dutchmen at 7:30 p.m. at the College of St. Scholastica, Mitchell Auditorium. Tickets are $15 with group discounts available. Call 218-723-7000 or at www.css.edu/mitchell.xml.
Friday, Duluth: The African Heritage Festival at the College of St. Scholastica continues with an art display and sale, henna painting, drumming, braiding, coloring for children and a craft bazaar 4-6:30 p.m. The movie “Hotel Rwanda” will be shown at 7 p.m. Free.
Fundraiser
Thursday, Superior: Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College hosts a wine tasting event 5-8 p.m. to raise money for student scholarships at Nemadji Golf Course clubhouse. Includes hors d’ourves, live music and a silent auction. Tickets are $25 in advance; $30 at the door.
Friday, Superior: St. Mary’s Hospital Superior Auxiliary, 3500 Tower Ave., book, bake and popcorn sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
Gathering
Friday, Floodwood: Join author and actress Lorna Landvik at 6:30 p.m. at the Rich Cuisine Event Center, 201 Main St., for the first-ever SPArty, a wining, dining Ladies Only evening of pampering. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door, and $25 for ladies 55 and older. Proceeds benefit Four Rivers Foundation for its new medical clinic in Floodwood. Call (218) 349-5659 or visit www.richcatering.com.
Workshop
Friday, Duluth: Rock Klevorn from the Minnesota DNR Silviculture Program presents a class on “How and What to Plant in Your Forest” 6-9 p.m. at the Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, 7328 Boulder Dam Road. Cost, $20. Call (218) 721-3731 or e-mail boulder@d.umn.edu for info and registration.
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