Friday
Bayfield: More than 95 artists throughout the Midwest gather 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday for Bayfield’s 48th annual Festival of Arts in Memorial Park. The juried arts and crafts show includes a live art auction 5-9 p.m. today at Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion and the Festival of Arts Gallery Tour, where local artists welcome visitors to their studios Saturday and Sunday. For information, visit www.bayfield.org or call (800) 447-4094.
Duluth: Treasure Adventure, an interactive experience featuring more than $8 million of real treasure from shipwrecks and land discoveries around the world, continues through Aug. 8 next to Bayfront Festival Park. Included with admission is a children’s treasure hunt where kids use metal detectors to search for real treasure. Admission is $3 for children 12 and under, $7 for adults. For more information, visit www.duluthtreasureadventure.com. Free parking available Aug. 2-8 at city Lot C.
Pattison Park: Park staff host a presentation on the wild cats of Douglas County at 7 p.m. Programs are free but a park admission sticker is required. The park is 12 miles south of Superior on State Highway 35. Call (715) 399-3111.
Wrenshall: The Free Range Film Festival, which highlights independent cinema, begins at 7:30 p.m. today and continues on Saturday with an afternoon session at 2 p.m. and an evening session at 7:30 p.m. The festival takes place in a barn at the junctions of County Roads 1 and 4, one mile south of Wrenshall.
Saturday
Superior: An open-air farmer’s market runs 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot near the SS Meteor on Barker’s Island, rain or shine.
Duluth: The Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad celebrates the anniversary of the first train to arrive in Duluth from St. Paul along its very own tracks with special train rides at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. today and Sunday. Cost is $10.50 for 13 and older, $6.50 for ages 4-12, and free for children 3 and younger. The train is located at 7100 Grand Ave., across from the Lake Superior Zoo.
Superior: Northland Scouts gather 6-8 p.m. at Wessman Arena to celebrate the centennial of the Boy Scouts of America. All current and former cub scouts, boy scouts, venturing members, leaders and supporters with the Voyageurs Area Scout Council are invited to attend the free event.
Sunday
Duluth: The Sieur Du Luth Opera Training Program concludes with a gala presentation of opera arias with orchestra accompaniment 2-4 p.m. at Weber Music Hall at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Admission is $10. Call (218) 726-8561 or visit at www.umdartsfest.com.
Monday
Superior: The Superior Central Class of 1953 holds its annual luncheon at the Shack Restaurant in Billings Park with social time 11:30 a.m. to noon followed by a short program and lunch served at 12:15 p.m.
Superior: The Superior Central Class of 1955 hold its 55-year reunion at the new Vintage Pizza Restaurant, 1201 Tower Ave., at 5 p.m. Reservations are needed by calling Richard Erickson at (715) 392-7241 or 1626 Wyoming Ave., or Nancy Thompson Somerville at (715) 392-8757.
Superior: Members of the Superior High School Class of 1966 and friends gather at Ace’s on 29th at 6 p.m. to renew friendships. Free.
Iron River: The Tri-County Recreational Corridor Commission meets at 6 p.m. in the Iron River Community Center.
Tuesday
Duluth: The Better Breathers Club, a support group for people with chronic lung disease runs 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Skyline Parkway. Free.
Superior: The East High School Class of 1954 meets at 11:30 a.m. at Fuller’s Family Restaurant. Classmates and friends are welcome to join the group. There will be a final update on the annual lunch scheduled for noon Aug. 12 at Aces on 29th.
Superior: Enjoy free food, games, magic and prizes at Bartley Manor’s Summer Picnic and National Night Out 4-7 p.m. in the playground area of Bartley Manor, 3920 Tower Ave. The zoo mobile, Superior Police Department and Superior Fire Department will also provide exhibits.
Duluth: The La Leche League meets at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. This month’s topic is “Improving Family Nutrition.” Babies and children welcome, lending library available. For information, call (218) 341-8369, (218) 525-1356 or (218) 393-2403.
Wednesday
Superior: The 1937 class of Superior Central High meets at 9 a.m. at Fuller’s Restaurant. All members, spouses and friends are welcome.
Superior: An open-air farmer’s market runs noon to 5 p.m. in the Superior Public Library north parking lot near Center City Park. Stop by the BID tent for lunch while you’re there.
Superior: The Superior Eagles Club hosts an all you can eat spaghetti dinner 4-8 p.m. at 1710 N. 12th St. The meal includes spaghetti with meatballs, garlic toast, tossed salad and dessert. Takeouts and delivery are available. Cost is $8.
Superior: A free Bayside Sounds concert featuring the folk music of the Namakagon String Band begins at 6 p.m. at Barker’s Island.
Thursday
Solon Springs: The Laughing Group meets at 10 a.m. for 15 minutes of public laughing across the street from the National Bank of Commerce Free.
Duluth: The Spirit Valley Farmer’s Market runs 3-6 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 4831 Grand Ave.
Superior: The Thaddeus Kosciuszko Society (Polish Club) meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1710 N. 12th St.
Duluth: The Mental Health Support Group meets 5-7 p.m. at Miller Dwan Medical Center, 502 E. Second St., meeting rooms 1-3, lobby level, eastside near the auditorium.
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