Community calendar

Arts

Saturday, Duluth: Northern Lights Books and Gifts hosts David Weiss signing his book “To the Tune of a Welcoming God” 1-2 p.m.

Sunday, Duluth: Timothy Cochrane signs “Minong-The Good Place: Ojibwe and Isle Royale” 2-3 p.m. at Northern Lights Books and Gifts.

Sunday, Duluth: Faculty artists provide an afternoon of vocal music at 3 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Cost $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, free for students.

Monday-Nov. 27, Superior: The North Ends Arts Gallery and the Superior Council for the Arts, formerly North End Arts Council, presents Wisconsin artist David Grote’s paintings “A Rural Northern Life” through Nov. 27. An artist demonstration runs noon to 4 p.m. and reception 5-7 p.m. Oct. 23. Free.

Tuesday, Superior: University Recital Series presents the piano trio Trillium in Webb Recital Hall in the Holden Fine and Applied Arts, University of Wisconsin-Superior. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. For information, call (715) 394-8115.

Wednesday, Duluth: Pianist Jeanne Doty and percussionist Gene Koshinski perform a faculty artist recital at 7:30 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Cost $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, free for students.

Carnival

Saturday, Superior: Eagles Auxiliary hosts a carnival 1-3 p.m. featuring a coloring contest, beanbag toss, guessing game, Wheel of Fortune, cupcake walk, face painting and more at 1710 N. 12th St. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Dance

Saturday, Duluth: A Community Barn Dance begins at 7 p.m. at Peace Church, 1111 N. 11th Ave. E. The event features a family dance for kids and parents with dances for mature audiences to follow. Red Pine Resinators performs the music. New dancers welcome. Cost $8 for adults, $6 for members, seniors, students and low income, $2 for children. See www.tamarackdance.org or e-mail kellythegreenman@yahoo.com.

Expo

Saturday, Superior: Kari Toyota hosts a Hybrid Expo 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1002 Tower Ave. Call (715) 394-4429 for information.

Festivals

Saturday, Iron River: The Iron River Area Foundation hosts its 12th annual Oktoberfest 1-7 p.m. at the Iron River Community Center. Admission is $6.

Saturday, Superior: Fall Fest Craft Sale and fundraiser. Chili, soup lunch and bake sale from 9-2 p.m. Superior Town Hall, just south of Superior on Highway 35, across from Maranatha Academy.

Fundraiser

Saturday, Duluth: Incline Station, 601 W. Superior St., hosts a bowl-a-thon 4-6 p.m. to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network hospital in Gillette, Minn.

Health

Monday, Duluth: An American Cancer Society program providing cosmetology assistance to people going through cancer treatment runs 3:30-5:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Lakeview Building, fourth floor, 1001 E. Superior St. Free. Call (218) 249-6001.

Wednesday, Duluth: La Leche League meets at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church. This month’s topic is “Realistic Expectations: There’s a New Baby in Your Family.” Babies and children welcome and lending library available. Call 341-8369, 525-1356 or (218) 393-2403.

Wednesday, Superior: Mental Health Consumers Organizing for Change holds an Our Voice Our Choice Listening Session from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave. Free.

Learn

Saturday, Iron River: Carve or decorate your own pumpkin for Halloween. Don’s Berry and Pumpkin Patch has generously donated the pumpkins for the 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. event at the Iron River Library.

Saturday, Cable: The seven bat species in Wisconsin is the focus of a Moonlight Moments presentation at 7:30 p.m. around the bonfire behind Telemark Resort and Convention Center. Free.

Monday, Duluth: Pastor Kathy Nelson of Peace United Church of Christ, Duluth, talks about “What Does the United Church of Christ Think About … Marriage” at 7 p.m. in Somers Lounge at the College of St. Scholastica. Father Dale Nau of St. Raphael Church, Duluth, gives a response. Free.

Tuesday, Duluth: W. Michael Cox, economist, commentator and author of “Myths of Rich and Poor,” speaks at 7:30 p.m. in Mitchell Auditorium at the College of St. Scholastica. Reception follows. Free.

Markets

Saturday, Superior: Barker’s Island Farmer’s Market runs 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot near the Meteor.

Saturday, Cable: Telemark Educational Foundation holds a “The Fun of Rummaging” sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Laukka Theater at Telemark Resort. No prices marked; items available for a donation. To donate items for the sale, call Deb Malesevich at (715) 798-3999, ext. 547 or e-mail debm@telemarkeducaton.com.

Wednesday, Superior: Winter Street Farmer’s Market runs 1-5 p.m. at the Winter Street Depot parking lot.

Meetings

Sunday, Ladysmith: Wisconsin’s Northwest Heritage passage celebrates its 10th anniversary as a nonprofit coalition of artists, artisans, crafters, growers, heritage sites and art-related businesses in 13 northwest Wisconsin counties. The event features live music, tours and refreshments at noon at Mt. Senario Education Center and Gallery. The business meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.flambeauvalley.com or call (715) 943-2983.

Monday, Superior: The Superior Area P.E.O. Sisterhood Reciprocity dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, followed by the annual business meeting and program.

Tuesday, Superior: The Superior High School Parent Advisory Committee meets from 5:15-6:15 p.m. at SHS. For information call Mike Matejka at 394-8720 ext. 204 or e-mail mike.matejka@superior.k12.wi.us.

Tuesday, Ashland: NWWIB, Inc. Strategic Direction and Development Committee and the NWWIB, Inc. One Stop Operator Committee meets jointly at 10 a.m. at the NWCEP, Inc. Administrative office located at 422 Third St. W.

Wednesday, Superior: Alzheimer’s Association Douglas County Caregivers Support Group meets at 1 p.m. at the Superior Public Library. Call 394-3611 for information.

Wednesday, Iron River: The Lake Superior Area National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association meets at noon at the Rustic Roost Restaurant to discuss and vote on an important Dues Referendum.

Open house

Wednesday, Superior: A grand opening for the Washington Apartments, 1521 Tower Ave., starts at 11 a.m., followed by an open house until 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Amnicon: The town of Amnicon hosts an open house on its comprehensive plan at 7 p.m. at the Amnicon Town Hall.

Wednesday, Hayward: NWCEP, Inc. board of directors meets at 10:30 a.m. at the Veteran’s Community Center.

Outdoors

Saturday, Siren: Woodland owners and guests can enjoy the fall colors and learn about forest management at a field day and tour of Ben and Marge Skinner’s woods, 23750 Malone Road, near Siren this Saturday beginning at 2 p.m. A potluck dinner around the campfire is planned for 5:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share; beverages provided. For more information, call Will Kiefer at (715) 374-3544.

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