Community Calendar

Today

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

Superior: Parents who believe their child may have a bone, muscle or joint problem can bring children up to age 18 to a pediatric orthopedic evaluation clinic 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lake Superior Chiropractic, 2121 E. Fifth St. The event is hosted by Shriners Hospitals for Children-Twin Cities, which provides comprehensive medical, surgical and rehabilitative care for children with orthopedic conditions. Acceptance is based solely on medical need, regardless of ability to pay. Call Diane for an appointment at (218) 722-7488, (888) 863-1079. Walk-ins welcome.

Duluth: Lake Superior Singles Fellowship meets at 6 p.m. to satisfy your craving for Italian at Sammy’s in West Duluth. Call (218) 940-2248 to register.

Saturday

Duluth: A Jewelry Trunk Show with the women of Oreb Lram Fine Casual Jewelry of Ashland runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Sivertson Gallery, 361 Canal Park Drive. Free admission.

South Range: The annual craft bazaar sponsored by TOPS WI987 runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Superior Town Hall, 4917 S. Highway 35. More than 20 area crafters will offer a large variety of articles for sale. There will also be a bake sale, and lunch and sweets available. Handicapped accessible.

Sunday

Duluth: Join Loaves and Fishes in a roundtable discussion as Dr. Anne Rogotzke shares her recent study of the correlation between food allergies and processed foods in the modern American diet at 7:30 p.m. at Hannah House, 1705 Jefferson St.

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: Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital Superior Auxiliary meets at 10 a.m. to finalize plans for the annual “Light a Tree” event planned for 1:30 p.m. Dec. 4. A $10 donation illuminates one light on the tree, which will be lit throughout the holiday season. Fourth graders will read their winning essays about a special person in their life. Refreshments follow the lighting.

Duluth: La Leche League of Duluth offers a monthly playgroup 10 a.m. to noon at First United Methodist Church. Babies and children of all ages welcome. Let the children play and visit with other moms. Feel free to bring a snack or bag lunch for yourself and your children. Free. Call (218) 499-9504.

Superior: Superior Schools Title VII, JOM Indian Education Program Parent Committee meets at the Superior Middle School, 3626 Hammond Avenue, at 5:30 p.m. Rides available, if needed. Call Mary at (715) 394-8720 ext. 217 or Melissa or Terry at (715) 394-8740 ext. 106

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 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 at (715) 394-5591.

Duluth: Fashion Fights Cancer Holiday Fashion Show, an annual event to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, takes place at Clyde Iron Works, 2920 W. Michigan St. A silent auction begins at 6:30 p.m. with a runway show featuring the latest fashions from local boutiques and businesses at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door.

Thursday

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

Superior: The new Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve encompasses more than 16,000 acres along the St. Louis River designated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to promote research, stewardship and education. Join the celebration of the one-year anniversary of the designation 3-6 p.m. at the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve Open House, the former Boathouse Restaurant, 14 Marina Drive. Appetizers and beverages served.

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.

Superior: The Superior Eagles Club, 1710 N. 12th St., holds a meat raffle at 6 p.m. Proceeds support local and national charities.

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

Ashland: Peter Annin, author of the “Great Lakes Water Wars” and veteran environmental journalist, speaks at 7 p.m. in the Alvord Theatre at Northland College. Annin visits Northland to discuss the role politics plays in addressing threats to freshwater and the Great Lakes. Free.

Upcoming

Superior: The Elks Club hosts a Christmas dinner and dance starting with a social at 6 p.m. Dec. 3. Tickets are $12 and must be purchased today. Call Bernie Reger at (715) 610-1710, Kim Danalis at (715) 394-1331 or Tina Wester at (715) 394-1220 or any board member for tickets.

Duluth: Lake Superior Singles Fellowship meets at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2 to dine at the Blackwoods on London Road. Must call (218) 940-2248 by Thursday to register.

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