Community calendar

Today

Pattison Park: Snarl with the wild cats of Douglas County cougars and bobcats and the Canadian lynx — and no catnaps during the presentation —as naturalists talk about the habits and habitats of Wisconsin wild cats at 7 p.m., followed by an intermediate no-lights night hike after dark. Call (715) 399-3111.

Saturday

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

Gordon-Wascott: Gordon-Wascott Historical Society, in conjunction with the Good Neighbor Days, hosts its annual Ice Cream Social 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Soo Line Depot in Gordon. Ice cream donated by ICO.

Poplar: Golfing for breast cancer is a nine-hole scramble at Poplar Golf Course. The cost is $15 per person. Tee time is at 10:30 a.m. Proceeds will be donated to Circle of Hope for breast cancer block grants. Sign up at Jack’s Place on Tower Avenue. Call Karen at (715) 817-1000 for more information or to pre-register. Go to www.circleofhopeduluth.org.

Iron River: The Tri-County Recreational Corridor celebrates 25 years at the Trail Head next to the auto parts store on Main Street. Hosted by Trails North ATV?Club, there is a guided trail ride in the morning at 10 a.m. and lunch at noon provided by the club members. At 1 p.m., there will be a program, appreciation plaque presentation of the Tri-County Corridor. Everyone is welcome. For information, call Bob at (715) 682-2873 or Jeanne at (715) 372-5371.

Pattison Park: At 1 p.m., learn about the Aliens of Interfalls Lake. Grab a net and see what creatures you can find at the waterfront. At 7 p.m. Hard Rick History Hike: Travel back in time when only nature recorded history. Learn about the hot topic of lava flows, the chilling accounts of glacial activity and the abrasive nature of weathering. Step into an exploratory copper mine. View breath-taking, powerful plunges of root-beer colored water. Call (715) 399-3111.

Sunday

Lake Nebagamon: Trinity Lutheran Church hosts a Pancake Brunch at 11416 E. First St. N., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults are $5; children 6-12 are $2.50; and children younger than 5 are free.

Duluth: The Superior Singers, directed by Brian MacDonnell, present their summer concert “Homeland,” a patriotic celebration created by Randy Vader and Jay Rouse, at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. The group also performs at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Peace Lutheran Church in Poplar. Call (218) 348-8314 or visit www.superiorsingers.com.

Pattison Park: Learn about the gross-out facts of annoying but important mosquitoes, flies, chiggers, ticks and leeches of Wisconsin, one of which is not truly bloodthirsty, at 7 p.m. Find out how to be safe in the presence of these critters, then join the advanced no-lights night hike after dark. Call (715) 399-3111.

Monday

South Range: Bay Gardeners meet at the home of Joan Goebels, 4318 S. Wermter Road, at 1 p.m. The program is "Hosta Heaven" Bring cut leaf with you to show.

Pattison Park: Wildlife Bingo begins at 7 p.m. Crack those bingo knuckles, limber up the grey matter, and see who gets five in a row first. Tidbits of information about wildlife spice up this bingo game. Call (715) 399-3111.

South Range: John L. & 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 invited to attend.

Superior: Norrona Lodge members, Sons of Norway, participate in the Relay for Life July 13. Members are asked to drop off their packets no later than today at Muriel Viggiano’s home. Call (715) 392-3146 for the address.

Tuesday

Superior: The Superior W.O.W. club meets at 12:30 p.m. at the Upper Deck.

Pattison Park: At 1 p.m., learn about the aliens of Interfalls Lake. At 7 p.m., Wild Talking Birds explains the language and identity of birds. Call (715) 399-3111.

Superior: Magician Jacob Roeber returns to the Superior Public Library 2-4 p.m. for a free magic show. The show features Las Vegas-style illusions, state of the art lighting and sound as well as live animals. Enjoy more than an hour of fun-filled magic and illusion. Free.

Duluth: The Parent Grief Support Group for parents who experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or the death of a child up to age 10 meets 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Medical Center in the 2 East Classroom on the second floor near the auditorium and the chapel. Free. Call (218) 786-4402.

Bennett: The Bennett Town Board meets at 7:30 p.m. in the town hall to consider disposal of town property and amending the town budget.

Wednesday

Duluth: The Senior Citizen Grief and Loss Support Group meets 10-11:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Medical Center in the 2 East Classroom on the second floor near the auditorium and the chapel. Free. Call (218) 786-4402.

Superior: The Downtown Farmers’ Market runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot north of the Superior Public Library, rain or shine.

Superior: Senior Dancing runs 1-4 p.m. at the Superior Eagles Club, 1710 N. 12th St. Dance to the oldies performed by Rod Mattson and Mr. Ed and Dave. Couples and singles welcome. Bring snacks to share for lunch. Admission is $5. Lunch and coffee served at 2:30 p.m.

Lake Nebagamon: Story Time begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Imogene McGrath Library.

Superior: CeCe Caribou teaches children how to create dream catchers using all-natural materials 2-3 p.m. in the meeting room of the Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave. Free. No registration is necessary.

Superior: The Adult Grief Support Group meets 3:30-5 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Duluth: The Young Widow/Widower Grief Support Group meets 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Medical Center in the 2 East Classroom on the second floor near the auditorium and the chapel. Free. Call (218) 786-4402.

Pattison Park: Unstrung String Band, starring Bob and Louisa Fabbro, playing a mix of traditional Appalachian Old Time, French Canadian and Celtic fiddle tunes begins at 7 p.m. This is some of the music enjoyed by many of the early settlers to the region. Call (715) 399-3111.

Superior: Bayside Sounds features North Shore Sounds, a woman’s a cappella group, at 5 p.m. and Sh-Boom’s ’50s and ’60s sounds at 7 p.m. at Billings Park.

Thursday

Pattison Park: Four Mile Portage, music by Tom and Brandy Maloney, features a mix of Appalachian Old Time fiddle and Celtic dance tunes at 7 p.m. Call (715) 399-3111.

Duluth: Lundeen Productions announces the Northland premiere of “Side Show,” the Tony-nominated musical by Bill Russell (book and lyrics) and Henry Krieger (music). “Side Show” runs July 12-29 with performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and matinee performances at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Harbor City International Theater; 332 W. Michigan St. Tickets are $25. Call (218) 727-1177 or visit www.lundeenproductions.com.

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