Community Calendar

Friday

Superior: Superior Douglas County Senior Center, 1527 Tower Ave., offers exercise at 9:30 a.m. Call (715) 394-3644.

Duluth: Spend lunch hour with upper-level students of the School of Minnesota Ballet as they demonstrate basic ballet technique, jazz, modern and tap dance. The free event begins at noon in the Depot Great Hall. Visit www.minnesotaballet.org.

Duluth: Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center hosts a sustainable forest management field tour 1-4 p.m. at the center, 7328 Boulder Dam Road. Admission is free for the first 20 to register. Call (218) 721-3731.

Superior: The Eagles Club, 1710 N. 12th St., hosts a fish fry 5-8 p.m.

Superior: Superior Senior High School Class of 1971 holds its 40th Class Reunion at Ace’s on 29th, 2827 Oakes Ave. The reunion begins at 6 p.m. and costs $15 per person. There will be appetizers throughout the evening and pizza later. Come and enjoy a nice casual evening with your classmates. Call Frank Dumonsau at (715) 394-2090.

Wrenshall: Free Range Film Festival begins at 7 p.m. Friday and continues 2-5 and 7 p.m. Saturday at a historic barn at the junction of County Roads 1 and 4, a few miles south of Wrenshall. About 26 films will be shown over the weekend, including one about “Becoming Santa,” a skateboarding movie, animated films and the epic tale of Lumber Jill. A suggested donation of $10 goes toward maintenance of the theater.

Saturday

Superior: Barker’s Island Farmers’ Market runs 8 a.m. to noon near the SS Meteor, rain or shine.

Superior: To raise money to rebuild the Superior Moose Lodge, damaged in a fire last year, members host a pancake breakfast and fun day fundraiser 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Superior Elks Lodge, 1503 Belknap St. Admission is $7 for adults, $4 for kids.

Superior: Work out to a Latin music-based cardio program while supporting Superior High School athletic and youth programs during a Zumbathon 8-10 a.m. in the high school gymnasium. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Admission is $10.

Solon Springs: Lake Superior Singles meet at 7 p.m. White Sidewalls concert at Lucius Woods Park. Carpool from Carol’s church and dine before the concert.

Superior: Enjoy a ’50s and ’60s sock hop fundraiser 7-11 p.m. at the Elk’s Lodge, 1503 Belknap St. Those 21 and older can enjoy nostalgic music, food, fun and surprises with DJ Squirrel. Admission is $5. Prior to the sock hop, free swing dance lessons run 4-6 p.m.

Monday

Superior: Superior Douglas County Senior Center offers exercise at 9:30 a.m., smear at 1 p.m. and chess at 6 p.m. Call (715) 394-3644.

Iron River: Tri-County Recreational Corridor Commission meets at 6 p.m. at the Iron River Community Center.

Tuesday

Superior: A Cancer Prayer Support Group meets 2-3 p.m. at Darrow Road Wesleyan Church, 4020 S. Darrow Road. Current cancer patients, those in remission and caregivers are encouraged to attend. This faith-filled meeting is open to all denominations. Call (715) 399-8885.

Superior: Bartley Manor and Woodland Way host a community picnic 4-6 p.m. celebrating National Night Out at 3920 Tower Ave. Free activities include a bounce house, obstacle course, the Superior Fire Department smoke house, Superior Police Department, food and fun.

Duluth: It’s your last chance to see the photography of Superior-native Esther Bubley at the Duluth Art Institute. A farewell party runs 5-7 p.m., ending the summer blockbuster exhibit, “Mad Women and Esther Bubley: On Assignment.” Tickets are $6 and gets you swing music, Jell-O molds, complimentary beer and wine, and free tours of the hottest shows of the summer.

Superior: Members of the Superior Outdoor Adventure Program at the University of Wisconsin-Superior lead a community paddle 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the St. Louis River. The group departs the North 21st Street Landing in Billings Park. Free. Kayaks available for rent cost $5 each. For information or be added to the group’s e-mail list, contact SOAP@uwsuper.edu or (715) 395-4604.

Duluth: La Leche League meets at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church (Coppertop). This month’s topic is “Extended Breastfeeding.” Babies and children welcome, lending library available. Call (218) 499-9504.

Superior: A National Night Out event starts at 7 p.m. at Faxon Street and Lamborn Avenue.

Wednesday

Superior: Superior Douglas County Senior Center, 1527 Tower Ave., offers exercise at 9:30 a.m., and bingo at 1 p.m. Call (715) 394-3644.

Superior: St. Francis in the Park Health and Rehabilitation Center is sponsoring a free blood pressure clinic that is open to the public, 11 a.m. to noon in the dining room at Royalton Manor, 1900 New York Ave. Call Deb Wolf, RN, with any questions (715) 394-5591.

Superior: A farmers’ market runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot north of the Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., rain or shine.

Solon Springs: A farmers’ market runs 1-5 p.m. at the library parking lot, near Business Highway 53 and Main Street, rain or shine. Vendors welcome. Call Arleen at (715) 378-4429.

Superior: Superior Singers perform at 6 p.m. and Randy Lee Jazz Orchestra at 7 p.m. for Bayside Sounds on Barker’s Island.

Thursday

Superior: Superior Douglas County Senior Center, 1527 Tower Ave., offers cribbage and crafts at 1 p.m. Call (715) 394-3644.

Superior: Superior Central’s class of 1954 meets for lunch at the Upper Deck Restaurant at the airport at 12:30 p.m. All classmates and guests are invited for conversation and good food. Call Marlene by Sunday at (715) 399-8152 to give the restaurant an idea of how many to expect. We will order from the menu, and be responsible for our own bill.

Superior: The Eagles Club holds a meat raffle at 6 p.m. at 1710 N. 12th St. Tickets can be bought in advance and you need not be present to win. Proceeds support local and national charities. Call (715) 398-0700.

Superior: Superior Central High School Class of 1960 holds a Pizza Party at 6 p.m. at Vintage Italian Pizza, 1201 Tower Ave. All former classmates and guests are welcome. No reservations necessary. Call Barb at (715) 394-5664.

Superior: The Thaddeus Kosciuszko Society (Polish Club) meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1710 N. 12th St.

Siren: Siren Summerfest and Reunion weekend takes place Thursday-Saturday. The list of events includes music in the park 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday. Friday events include a pie social and book sale at Bethany Lutheran Church. Saturday events include a mini-golf tournament at Moose Mulligan’s Mini-Golf Course, classic car show on Main Street, coin show, flea market, co-ed volleyball tournament, chicken and rib festival and the reunion for the classes of 1960 and 1961 beginning at 3 p.m. For information, visit http://visitsiren.com.

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.

Bayfield: Four hands are better than two when Martha Fischer and William Lutes perform Schubert & Schumann in Song and Dance 5-6:15 p.m. at Le Chateau Boutin, 7 Rice Ave. Fischer and Lutes perform four-hand piano works. Call (715) 682-3272 or (715) 779-5490, or visit www.bayfieldsummermusic.org.

Coming up

Superior: Northern Lights Elementary School hosts its first day of school holiday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 1. The event offers an open house environment where teachers, parents and students can get familiar with one another and learn about community resources. Snacks and lunch is provided. Contact Kryssi Plasch at (715) 395-6066, ext. 304 or kryssi.plasch@superior.k12.wi.us by Aug. 10.

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