Community calendar

Today

Superior: Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital Superior Auxiliary holds a Bake, Book and Popcorn Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the hospital’s first floor community room.

Superior: The Eagles Club hosts a fish fry, including smelt, 4-7 p.m. at 1710 N. 12th St. Cost is $8 for regular fish fry, $9 for all-you-can-eat smelt.

Solon Springs: The Lions Club hosts its annual all-you-can-eat smelt dinner 4:30-8 p.m. at the Solon Springs Community Center. Tickets are $8 for adults; $3 for ages 6-12; and free for ages 5 and younger.

Ashland: Folk music from the past and present collide during the 45th annual Ashland Folk Festival in May. Folk Fest runs today through Sunday at Northland College. A full listing of acts is available at www.ncsanorthland.org. The festival also features an art bazaar where people may sell arts, crafts and other goods. The art bazaar runs noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday in the Craig A. Ponzio Campus Center at Northland College.

Saturday

Duluth: Duluth Audubon Society and Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center co-sponsor Boulder Birding Big Day 7-11 a.m., with sign up at 6:15 a.m., at Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, 7328 Boulder Dam Road. Go to www.duluthaudubon.org or boulder@d.umn.edu.

Superior: Bowling for Breast Cancer runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to raise money for the Douglas County breast cancer treatment fund. The event is held at Landmark Lanes, 1914 Broadway St. Create a team of four to five people; collect $15 from each person; pick a name for your team; and bring the money to Jack’s Place on Tower Avenue to sign up for one of three times. You can also register at www.circleofhopeduluth.org.

Monday

Ashland: NWCEP Inc. Personnel Committee meets at 9 a.m., and NWWIB Inc. and NWCEP Executive Committee meets at 10 a.m. at the NWCEP Inc. Administrative Office, 422 Third St. W.

Superior: The Superior Area Retired Educators meet at noon at the Shack Smokehouse and Grille. Committee members are Marilee Parenteau, Marge Kaptonak, Roberta Nelson, Bonnie McCreary, Vivian Markley and Paulette White. The speaker for the SAREA meeting is Mary Morgan, Superior Parks and Recreation administrator and city forester. All retired educators and those interested in or involved in education are welcome. Call (715) 394-5166.

South Range: John L. and David L. Banks American Legion Post 418 meets at 7 p.m. at the old Bud’s Sunnyside Bar on County Highway C. All interested veterans are invited to attend.

South Range: Bay Gardeners meet at Missinne’s Greenhouse at 1 p.m. Marge Johnson is hostess. Mary Missinne discusses “Growing tips for Northland Gardens.” Update on the district annual plant sale May 24 plus June 2, Indianhead District meeting to be discussed.

Superior: The Wisconsin State Employees Union at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, Local 42, sponsors an informational session on proposed legislation concerning the Wisconsin Retirement System at 6:30 p.m. at the Yellowjacket Union on campus. Free.

Tuesday

Duluth: Duluth Audubon Society Spring hosts Warbler Walks with Jan and Larry Kraemer at 6:30 a.m. at the small paved Western Waterfront Trail parking lot across from the zoo. Free.

Waino: The clean-up day for the Waino Ever-rest Cemetery begins at 9 a.m. Those wishing to help should bring gloves, rakes, snips and a wheelbarrow if you have one. The rain date will be Wednesday.

Duluth: Mended Hearts Chapter 104, support group for those who have had a heart event and their families or friends are invited to the Mended Hearts meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Wisconsin Room, first floor of St.Mary’s/Essentia Health, 407 East Third Street, Duluth. The topic is “Living Well with Chronic Conditions.” Call Jerome at (218) 724-1068.

Superior: The Clef Music Society meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Superior Public Library. The program is presented by piano students of Alex Sandor, well-known UWS piano instructor who has performed as a soloist with many symphony orchestras. A short business meeting conducted by President Nancy Smith follows. Hostesses are Ann Novack and members of the Friends of the Superior Public Library. The public is invited to this free program. Call (715) 374-3357.

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 from 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Call (218) 786-4402.

Wednesday

Duluth: La Leche League meets at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church (Coppertop). Babies and children welcome, lending library available. Call (218) 499-9504.

Ashland: NWCEP Inc. Board of Directors meets at 10:30 a.m. at the NWCEP Inc. Administration Office, 422 Third St. W.

Superior: The Central Class of 1944 meets for lunch at 1 p.m. at Barker’s Island Inn.

Superior: A Vintage Afternoon Fashion Show runs 2-3:30 p.m. at Lighthouse of Superior, 1915 N. 34th St. Free. Refreshments served. Call (715) 399-3302.

Superior: The Superior Public Library Board meets at 4 p.m., in the Board Room of the library at 1530 Tower Avenue, Wisconsin.

Superior: The 4th of July Parade Committee has parade entries available. Call (715) 394-9673 or go to www.superior4thjuly.com. The new parade route will start at SHS gym, line up at 9 a.m., with the parade at 11 a.m. The committee meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hardees.

Thursday

Duluth: Duluth Audubon Society hosts Warbler Walks with Jan and Larry Kraemer at 6:30 a.m. at the Park Point Recreation Center parking lot near the soccer field. Free.

Superior: Shop and learn more about several direct sales companies at a Stop-N-Shop event 5-7 p.m. in the Superior Town Hall, 4917 S. State Road 35. Independent consultants include Velata, Scentsy, Mary Kay, Body by Vi, Lia Sophia, Miche, Norwex, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Dove Chocolate Discoveries, Handmade Cards by Jenn, Thirty-One, Hairbows by Krystal, Creative Memories and Celebrating. Call (218) 428-8165.

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

Duluth: Lutheran Social Services holds an adoption information meeting 6-8 p.m. at the Ordean Building, 424 W. Superior St., Room A. LSS can help families adopt children locally and from countries around the world.

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