Community calendar

Arts

Thursday, Superior: The Tri-State Honor Band performs a public concert at 7:15 p.m. in Thorpe Langley Auditorium, Old Main at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and students. Call (715) 394-8115.

Thursday, Duluth: The Chapter & Verse Book Club meets at 6:30 p.m. at Northern Lights Books and Gifts. New members welcome.

Thursday, Duluth: University of Minnesota Duluth faculty artists play a special homecoming concert at 7:30 p.m. Free.

Friday-Saturday, Duluth: Rubber Chicken Theater presents “Evil Dead: The Musical” at 7 p.m. both nights at the Venue at Mohaupt Block, 2024 W. Superior St. Tickets are $15 per person, with limited splatter zone seating available for $25. Call (218) 213-2780.

Friday, Ashland: The Pro Arte String Quartet, ensemble-in-residence at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, performs at 7:30 p.m. in the Alvord Theatre at Northland College, 1411 Ellis Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and $7 for students.

Friday, Duluth: Family Art Hour for children ages 5-10 and their families runs 10 a.m. to noon at the Tweed Museum of Art, 1201 Ordean Court, at UMD. Free.

Fundraisers

Thursday, Superior: The Superior Eagle Club, 1710 N. 12th St., hosts a meat raffle at 6 p.m.

Friday, Superior: The Eagles Auxiliary hosts a fish fry or chicken strip dinner 4-8 p.m. at 1710 N. 12th St. Cost is $7.

Health

Thursday, Duluth: Mental Health Support Group meets 5-7 p.m. at Miller Dwan Medical Center, 502 E. Second St.

Thursday, Duluth: A certified car seat technician is available 10 a.m. to noon at Duluth Fire Station No. 2, 2627 W. Superior St., to evaluate your child’s car seat installation. Call (218) 730-4380.

Meetings

Thursday, Superior: The Superior Kiwanis meets at Aces on 29th at noon. Xavier Bell speaks for Circles of Support.

Thursday, Duluth: Discuss Minnesota’s first statewide rail plan 5-7 p.m. in the Great Hall at the Depot, 506 W. Michigan St.

Friday, Superior: The Propeller Club meets at noon at the Shack in Superior. Call or e-mail reservations to Anne Mann, (218) 727-8525 or amann@duluthport.com.

Open house

Thursday, Superior: The community is invited to get a fresh look at St. Mary’s Hospital of Superior and the Duluth Clinic-Superior during an open house 4:30-7:30 p.m. The event includes tours and free Shamrock pizza.

Friday, Duluth: The Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault (PAVSA) hosts a party at the REX Bar starting at 9 p.m. that focuses on healthy communication in relationships. For more information about the “I *Heart* Consensual Sex” Party, call PAVSA at (218) 726-1442.

Friday, Duluth: World Maritime Day will be celebrated in the Twin Ports and the public is invited to for a free tour of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Alder noon to 5 p.m., and an IMAX screening of “Mysteries of the Great Lakes” at 5 p.m. Tickets for the screening are available for $5.

Seminars

Thursday, Superior: A webinar on revitalizing Wisconsin downtowns runs noon to 1:30 p.m. at UW-Extension Office, Room 107 of the Douglas County Courthouse. Learn about “Green and Sustainable Downtowns.” For information, call 395-1363.

Thursday, Duluth: A Pumpkin and Squash Fest, an educational meeting and taste-testing for pumpkin and squash lovers runs 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Skyline Parkway. Registration required at (218) 733-2870.

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