Community calendar

Meetings

Saturday, Superior: The Memorial Day Council meets at 11 a.m. at C’s Lounge. All veterans groups are encouraged to send a representative.

Saturday, Wascott: Wascott holds its annual town meeting at 10 a.m. in the town hall.

Monday, Superior: PEO Chapter BU meets at 11:30 a.m. at the home of Christina Kline with Gin Scholbrock as co-hostess. The program, “Life in Russia,” will be given by Tatianna Kornstad.

Monday, Superior: Superior High School’s Parent Advisory Committee meets at 5:15 p.m. in the library conference room, 2600 Catlin Ave. For more information call Tom Borich at 394-8720, ext 123, or e-mail thomas.borich@superior.k12.wi.us.

Monday, Superior: U.S. Senator Herb Kohl’s regional representative, Marjorie Bunce, will be at the Douglas County Courthouse, 1313 Belknap, Room 207B to meet with constituents 2:30-3:30 p.m. No appointment necessary. Call (715) 832-8424.

Tuesday, Superior: Chapter B.G. of the P.E.O. Sisterhood meets at 7 p.m. at the home of Ellie Skelton, hostess, co-hostesses are Joanne Johnson and Mary Paquette. Program will be Words in a Bag.

Tuesday, Superior: The Catholic Daughters meet at 1 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish for a dessert luncheon. Speaker will be Deacon Phil Runser.

Tuesday, Superior: The VFW Post 1091 and the Ladies Auxiliary meets at C’s Lounge, 1419 Banks Ave. The Ladies meet at 6 p.m. and the men at 7 p.m. This month is elections, so all members are encouraged to attend.

Tuesday, Lake Nebagamon: The Nebagamon Community Association invites the public to a meeting at 6 a.m. at Rose’s Bakery to help improve the community. The agenda includes discussion on selecting a new president and updating the calendar of events. To have an event included in the calendar, call Swan Dawson at (715) 374-3101.

Wednesday, Superior: The Eagles Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. to discuss upcoming events.

Wednesday, Superior: Norrona Lodge 27, Sons of Norway, meets at 7 p.m. at the Superior Senior Center. Ruby Thomas presents a musical program followed by the regular meeting and lunch.

Events

Saturday, Duluth: Geek Prom 2009, the annual gala for awkward adults, returns to the Great Lakes Aquarium from 8 p.m. until midnight. Admission $15 at the door.

Saturday, Superior: The 12th annual Cabin Fever Reliever Polka Jamboree begins at noon at the Moose Lodge, 66 E. Fifth St. Call 394-5421. Food available. Donation $5 per person.

Saturday, Superior: The Circle of Native Nations at the University of Wisconsin-Superior holds its 20th annual traditional pow wow at 1 p.m. at Superior Middle School, 3626 Hammond Ave. Admission is $3.

Saturday-Sunday, Esko: North Country RIDE holds a volunteer orientation for new and returning individuals age 13 and older from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and prepares for the riding season 1-5 p.m. Sunday at 180 Hatinen Road.

Saturday, Superior: North Bay Community Church hosts a bake and rummage sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to raise money for the National Kidney Foundation.

Saturday, Superior: Life Coach Tricia Waltman offers free advice while guest bartending at O’Neill’s Pub, 3333 Tower Ave. Free. Tips go to charity.

Saturday, Superior: Members of Girl Scout Troop 4208 from Bryant Elementary School distribute free, reusable grocery bags from 10 a.m. to noon at the Belknap Super One courtesy of Murphy Oil Superior.

Saturday, Superior: New Horizons Children’s Center of Superior, and Brent Fennessey, an insurance agent for Otis-Magie Insurance Agency of Duluth are teaming up to provide a free fingerprint identification clinic event 9 a.m. to noon at New Horizons Children’s Center of Superior in Ross Hall, 2307 Catlin Ave. at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.

Wednesday, Iron River: A community poker night runs 5-7 p.m. at the Iron River Community Center. Free snacks and drinks. Call (715) 372-8788 for information.

Arts

Saturday, Superior: Friends of the Superior Public Library host a book discussion of “The Shack” by Richard Paul Young in the large meeting room at 10 a.m. Ken Anders leads the discussion.

Saturday, Duluth: Patrick Dorin signs copies of “American Passenger Trains: WWII to Amtrak” 1-2 p.m. at Northern Lights Books and Gifts, 307 Canal Park Drive.

Saturday, Duluth: Poet Laureate Jim Johnson reads from his new book of poetry at 7:30 p.m., “Driving Gravel Roads: 50 Prose Poems” at the Quaker Meeting House, 1802 E. First St. Free.

Saturday, Superior: Join the Twin Ports Mustang & Ford Club celebrate the Mustang’s 45th anniversary 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Benna Ford, 3022 Tower Ave., for an All-Mustang car show. The cost is $5 to enter a vehicle; spectators free. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. Bring a nonperishable food item for the Salvation Army.

Tuesday, Superior: The University Symphonic Band performs at 7:30 p.m. in Thorpe Langley Auditorium in Old Main on the University of Wisconsin-Superior campus. Tickets, $5 adults, $3 seniors and students. For information, call (715) 394-8115.

Tuesday, Superior: The University of Wisconsin-Superior Symphonic Band performs at 7:30 p.m. in Thorpe Langley Auditorium. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and students. Thorpe Langley Auditorium is located in Old Main on campus. For more information, call 394-8115.

Wednesday, Superior: Opera Scenes Workshop performs scenes from various operas at 7:30 p.m. in Kathryn Ohman Theater in McCaskill Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Superior campus. Tickets, $5 adults, $3 seniors and students. For information, call 394-8115.

Health

Monday, Duluth: The American Cancer Society program provides cosmetology assistance 3:30-5:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Lakeview Building, fourth floor, 1001 E. Superior St., to people going through cancer treatment. Free. Call 249-6001.

Wednesday, Duluth: A free medical clinic at the Lake Superior Life Care Center, 101 W. Second St., Room 109 runs 1-4 p.m. Services include nonemergency medical care. Call 727-3399 for an appointment.

Presentations

Tuesday, Duluth: A free “Green 101” lecture on sustainability, “Grass Roots of Green,” runs 6:30-8 p.m. in Room S1981 on the Lake Superior College Campus, 2101 Trinity Road.

Tuesday, Superior: Leadership Superior/Douglas County groups give project presentations 4-6 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 66 E. Fifth St. Refreshments served. Free.

Tuesday, Ashland: A workshop on “The ABCs of Web Marketing” runs 1-4 p.m. at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. Cost is $25 for current members of any area chamber of commerce or local business association and $35 for nonmembers. Call (800) 410-8351 to register.

Tuesday, Superior: USDA Rural Development Representative Sue LaPorte will be at the Catholic Community Services Inc., 1416 Cumming Ave., from 10:30 a.m. to noon to provide information about loan and grant programs. Call (715) 635-8228.

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