Community Calendar

Raffle

Thursday, Superior: The Eagles Club, 1710 N. 12th St., is having a meat raffle at 6 p.m. The proceeds support local and national charities.

Meetings

Thursday, Superior: The Douglas County Republican Party will meet at 7 p.m. at Golden Inn Restaurant, 24 E. Street, just off Highway 2/53. If you have any questions call Craig Rosand at 392-6291.

Thursday, South Range: Chapter E, PEO Sisterhood, meets at 6 p.m. at the home of Esther Anderson, 6247 Lundquist Lane, for a 95th Anniversary Dinner. Program will be the initiation ceremony. Hostesses will be Esther Anderson and the Social Committee.

Entertainment

Thursday, Superior: Superior Girl Scouts will perform traditional camp skits in the city during a free event dedicated to the widespread problem of bullying from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Superior Middle School. Free and open to the public. Items will be accepted for the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse. Anyone bringing one of these “wish list” items, including toiletries, first aid supplies and cleaning items, can enter a drawing to win prizes. Troops will also offer items such as hot dogs, popcorn and cotton candy for sale.

Thursday-Saturday, Duluth: The Denfeld Theater Department presents “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Show times are 7:30 p.m. each day and 2 p.m. Saturday at the school, 4405 W. Fourth St. Cost $7 adult, $5 students and seniors.

Classes

Thursday, Duluth: Butterflies in our Backyards. Join naturalist Larry Weber to learn about butterflies from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The College of St. Scholastica, Tower Hall Room 87. Free: $30. Text: $15 Butterflies of the Northwoods.

Thursday, Superior: Medical and public policy experts lead a discussion on six University of Wisconsin campuses — including Superior — about the scope of alcohol abuse in Wisconsin and the policies that have been enacted or proposed to solve the problem. “Addressing Alcohol Abuse through Public Policy: Finding Common Ground” runs 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $69. Student scholarships are available. To register, obtain additional program information, or to request reasonable accommodations for disabilities, please contact UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education at (715) 836-3636, toll-free 866-893-2423, use the Wisconsin Relay System (711), or visit www.uwec.edu/ce.

Energy fair

Thursday, Bayfield: The Bayfield community hosts a Chequamegon Bay Energy and Environmental Fair from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion. The event provides exhibitors and demonstrations on different energy-saving ideas, including a solar-powered oven designed by Bayfield second graders. Free and open to the public. More information available online at www.bayfield.org.

Meatball dinner

Thursday, Superior: Eagles Auxiliary 80 complete meatball dinner from 4-8 p.m. 1701 N. 12th St. Take out available, deliveries within 5 miles. 392-6560. All proceeds going to local charities including SHS scholarship.

Birding

Through Sunday, Duluth: A Spring Migration Celebration takes place through the week, culminating with a 24-hour “St. Louis County Birdathon” Saturday hosted by Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory and “Boulder Birding Big Day” from 7-11:30 a.m. at Boulder Lake Environmental Learning center. Events include a Spring Warbler Walk Thursday, a presentation on the Birdathon followed by an ice cream social at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Hartley Nature Center, and a potluck brunch from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at the nature center. For more information visit www.hawkridge.org, call (218) 428-6209 or e-mail birdathon@hawkridge.org.

Sale

Friday, Superior: The fifth annual Fairlawn Garden and Landscape Market Shop runs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, 32 N. 21st St. More than two dozen vendors attending. Lunch available. Admission $2 to help support the Gardens of Fairlawn.

Chili contest

Friday, Highland: A Fire House Chili Contest between volunteer fire departments takes place at the Gopher Hole Bar on County Highway S. Free. Chili judged by the public with cash prizes given. The event supports the volunteer fire departments of Douglas County with their “Be Somebody” campaign. For more information, call 374-2082.

Hike

Friday, Cable: Hike trails and visit sites within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in search of birds. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 6 a.m. and return by 10 a.m. Register by noon Thursday (May 14) by calling (715) 798-3890. Cost $10 for nonmembers, $5 for members, $18 for member family.

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