Community Calendar

Friday

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

Cable: A free reception for the juried art exhibit “From a Bird’s Eye View” runs 4-6 p.m. at the Cable Natural History Museum.

Solon Springs: The traveling juried art show “Create Your Peace/Pieces” can be viewed at the old village hall in Solon Springs today through Sunday. It then travels to the North End Art Gallery, Superior, where it runs Aug. 19-Sept. 24. A public reception runs 7-9 p.m. today in Solon Springs and 5-7 p.m. Aug. 19 in Superior.

Pattison Park: Learn about the porcupine and black bear at 7 p.m. in the nature center at Pattison State Park. Call (715) 399-3111.

Saturday

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

Duluth: The Duluth Farmer’s Market at 14th Avenue East and Third Street celebrates its 100th anniversary. Doors open at 8 a.m. Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon speaks at 9 a.m. There will be drawings and gifts given to customers throughout the morning with cake and coffee served at 9 a.m.

Amnicon: Rapids Riverside hosts the Fourth Annual Bikers for Boobs benefit ride for breast cancer beginning at 11 a.m. Travel a 100-mile scenic loop while raising money to aid local women fighting breast cancer. Cost is $15 for the ride, which includes dinner at Rapids when the ride is done. For more information, look up Bikers for Boobs on Facebook.

Superior: A community craft and bake sale runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.at the Lighthouse of Superior, 1915 N. 34th St. Register for door prizes. Proceeds benefit the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

Brule: The Old-Brule Heritage Society annual meeting starts at noon at Amnicon Falls State Park in the Pavilion. Officers will be elected at the meeting, which includes a potluck picnic. Bratwurst, buns, coffee and water provided. A park sticker is needed to enter the park. A daily pass is $7 and seniors 65 and older can purchase an annual pass for $10, non-seniors $25.

Pattison Park: Divide into teams and see who can come up with the most points in Big Sky Jeopardy at 7 p.m. in the nature center at Pattison State Park. The competition is fierce and laughter’s a must. Afterward, stay for Shepherd’s View sky watch, Perseid Meteor shower. Call (715) 399-3111.

Superior: Cherry Stone performs a variety of music at Bayside Sounds at 7 p.m. on Barker’s Island.

Sunday

Superior: Lake Superior Singles meets at 2 p.m. for a potluck picnic at Billings Park. There will be hot dogs and brats, but side dishes are needed. Let us know what you can bring at (218) 940-2248 by Aug 13. Help to set up or clean up would be appreciated.

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.

Superior: McDonald’s and St. Francis in the Park Health and Rehabilitation offer free bingo at St. Francis in the Park Health and Rehabilitation for seniors in the community. Bingo is called by McDonald’s, which sponsors food coupons as prizes. Bingo starts at 2 p.m. in the fourth floor sky-lounge at St. Francis in the Park. Call Chris Fitch at (715) 394-5591 with questions.

Duluth: A memorial fundraiser for the family of Jeff Bowen, the 13-year-old who drown Aug. 2 in Amity Creek/Lester River, runs 5-9 p.m. at Clyde Iron Words, 2910 W. Michigan St. The event includes a silent auction, live music, pizza and a short program to remember Jeff Jr.’s life. Proceeds defray the costs of the funeral, and help pay for a memorial site and water safety education. Left over money will go to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Rescue Squad. A $10 donation will be taken at the door. The silent auction ends at 7:30 p.m.

Solon Springs: The school board meets at 6 p.m. in the school IMC.

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. The meeting is open to all members of the community regardless of church affiliation.

Duluth: The NAMIWalkers team hosts a kickoff at 6 p.m. at Five Guys Hamburgers and Fries at the Miller Hill Mall with information on NAMIWalks, registration forms, a Duluth NAMIWalkers banner to sign and door prizes.

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.

Duluth: La Leche League meets at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church. This month’s topic is “Extended Breastfeeding.” Babies and children welcome, lending library available. For more information, call (218) 499-9504.

Ashland: NWCEP Inc. board of directors at 10:30 p.m. at its Administration Office, 422 Third St. W.

Superior: St. Francis in the Park Health and Rehabilitation Center sponsors a free blood pressure clinic for the public, 11 a.m. to noon in the dining room at Royalton Manor, 1900 New York Ave. Call Deb Wolf, RN, with questions at (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.

Superior: The National Active and Retired Federal employees Association meets at noon at the Upper Deck Restaurant. President Gerald Chamberland conducts the meeting.

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: The Eagles Auxiliary hosts a complimentary birthday dinner for members with birthdays in the months of May, June and July 5-7 p.m. Cost is $8 and guests must sign up by Aug. 13 at (715) 392-6560.

Superior: The Superior Police Department hosts a community meeting for the Midtown neighborhood at 6 p.m. at the Superior Public Library. Share information and concerns with other residents of the area.

Thursday

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

Bayfield: Summer (Mostly) Thursdays begins at 5 p.m. at the Bayfield Presbyterian Church, 306 Washington Ave., with “A Songwriters Round” featuring regional singers and songwriters Sara Thomsen of Minnesota, Joel Glickman of Wisconsin and Michael “Laughing Fox” Charette of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.

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.

Iron River: Trails North ATV club holds an ATV class 6-9 p.m. at the Iron River Community Center. Contact Linda at (715) 372-8770 for information or to sign up.

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