Community calendar

Friday

Duluth: Drop off new and like new clothing and accessories from 8 a.m. to noon at First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Skyline Parkway. All genders and sizes of clothing will be accepted. The items will be sold during the Below Wholesale and Like New Clothing & Accessories Sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the church. Proceeds benefit Circle of Hope.

Duluth: Gary Boelhower, professor the theology and religious studies at the College of St. Scholastica, will discuss wise decision-making at 3:40 p.m. in Room 4119 of Tower Hall. “Practical Wisdom: Wise Decision-Making Based on Spiritual Principles,” is free.

Superior: Eagles Auxiliary holds a fish fry 4:30-7 p.m. Bring in a nonperishable item to receive $1 off the meal. Call (715) 392-6560.

Duluth: Lake Superior Singles meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Timber Lodge Steakhouse. Call (218) 940-2248 to register.

Saturday

Duluth: The American Diabetes Association hosts “Walk to STOP Diabetes” at the Miller Hill Mall. Check in and registration begins in the food court area at 7 a.m. The walk begins after the opening ceremony at 8 a.m. The walk is free. People who raise $100 or more will receive a T-shirt.

Superior: The University of Wisconsin-Superior “S” Club hosts a brunch at Barker’s Island Inn honoring the career and accomplishments of former Yellowjacket superstar Doug Sutherland. WIAC Commissioner Gary Karner will be on hand to speak about the conference’s 100th anniversary season, coming in 2012-13. The program begins at 10 a.m. Cost is $10 per person. Call Jon Garver at (715) 395-4614.

Ashland: Northland College is joining forces with Superior Choice Credit Union in Ashland and 5R Processors of Ladysmith to host an electronics recycling day at Northland 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, another offering in the Northland College Community Connections series, is free.

Duluth: Find plenty of one-of-a-kind items that would make great gifts or a new addition to your home/yard at the fourth annual Treasures of the Earth Green Goods Craft & Art Fair between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, 835 W. College St. Call (218) 525-5098.

Superior: The Memorial Day Council meets at 11 a.m. at Hardee’s. All veterans groups participating should send a representative.

Superior: The Eagles Auxiliary hosts a spring carnival 1-3 p.m. at 1710 N. 12th St. The Easter bunny also visits. Game tickets are 5 for $1. Members receive 5 free tickets. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Lunch is free for children, $2 for adults. For information, call (715) 392-6560.

Duluth: The Lake Superior Zoo’s Green Team celebrates Earth Hour 2012 with a special event 7-9 p.m. The zoo will turn out its lights and have a bonfire, campfire chili and music, along with an educational presentation and lantern-lit walking tour. The Arrowhead Astronomical Society will be on hand with telescopes for viewing constellations. The city of Duluth will join the celebration by turning out the lights on the city’s iconic lift bridge. Registration is $15 per family, $7.50 for individuals and free to zoo members. Register online at www.lszoo.org.

Duluth: Edward Martin, adjunct professor of lute at the College of St. Scholastica, presents a faculty recital at 7:30 p.m. in the third-floor Music Hall, Room 3625 in Tower Hall on campus. Joining Martin will be Thomas Walker, flutenist, from the Twin Cities. Free.

Sunday

Duluth: A March for Autism Awareness begins at Leif Erickson Park. at the stage at 3 p.m. and follows the Lakewalk toward Canal Park.

Tuesday

Superior: Share coffee with a cop 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Yellowjacket Union at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Members of the Superior Police Department will be available to answer questions, talk about neighborhood concerns or just chat with residents. A’viands provides free coffee for the event. For information, contact Community Policing Officer Bonnie Beste at (715) 395-7401.

Duluth: The Better Breathers Club meets at First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Skyline Parkway. Optional breathing and chair exercises begin at 10:15 a.m. followed at 10:30 a.m. by featured speaker Sarah Lerohl from WLSSD discussing the topic of “VOC Free Cleaners.” The meeting is free. Anyone interested in breathing more freely is invited to attend.

Superior: The Douglas County Democrats host a Unity Day party at 1810 Belknap St. These parties will be happening all across the state as a way to bring all recall Walker supporters together to discuss strategy and cooperation. The party begins at 5:30 p.m. and Democratic Party of Wisconsin chairman, Mike Tate, joins in by live video stream to explain the next steps in the recall process at 6:30 p.m. Food and beverages provided; a $10 donation will be accepted but is not required to attend. Donations will be used to help fund the grassroots recall efforts throughout the state.

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

Duluth: The Autism Association of Northern Minnesota meets at 6 p.m. at Laura MacArthur School, 720 N. Central Ave., in the staff lounge. The program will be a presentation from WLSSD on hazardous cleaning products.

Duluth: La Leche League meets at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church (Coppertop). Babies and children welcome, lending library available. For information, call (218) 499-9504.

Duluth: The Adult Grief Support Group meets at St. Mary’s Medical Center in the 2 East Classroom on the second floor near the auditorium and the chapel 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Call (218) 786-4402 for information.

Duluth: The College of St. Scholastica hosts a concert featuring its percussion ensembles at 7:30 p.m. in the Mitchell Auditorium. Tickets are $5. Visit spotlight.css.edu or call (218) 723-7000.

Wednesday

Superior: A Children’s Immunization Clinic runs 1-5 p.m. All routine immunization for children 6 months and older will be available. Bring your immunization records. Vaccines are given free to children who don’t have health insurance, are on medical assistance or whose insurance doesn’t cover vaccines. A parent or guardian must be present to sign the authorization.

Superior: The University of Wisconsin-Superior Opera presents “The Merry Widow” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday in Thorpe Langley Auditorium in Old Main. Tickets are $8 for adults, and $5 for seniors and students. For information, call (715) 394-8115.

Thursday

Ashland: Northwest Wisconsin Community Services Agency Inc. board of directors meets at 10 a.m. at NWCSA, 623 E. Second Ave.

Duluth: The Mental Health Support Group meets 5-7 p.m. at Miller Dwan Medical Center, 502 E. Second Street, meeting rooms 1-3, lobby level, eastside near the auditorium.

Superior: Indian Education Parent Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. at Superior Middle School, 3626 Hammond Ave. Rides available if needed; call Mary at (715) 394-8720 ext. 217, or Melissa or Terry at (715) 394-8740 ext. 106.

Superior: Relay for Life captains meet at 6 p.m. and the committee meets at 7 p.m. at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s conference room.

Superior: 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 the Eagles, 1710 N. 12th St.

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