Community calendar

Friday

Ashland: The Ashland Chamber Music Society hosts the Wilson Duo at 7:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian-Congregational Church in Ashland. This combination of bassoon and marimba will include transcriptions, commissions and original pieces for the bassoon and marimba. Tickets are available at the door. General admission is $15; students are free. Go to ashlandchambermusic.org.

Saturday

Barnes: The Barnes Area Historical Association (BAHA) will hold its seventh Annual BAHA “Big Ca$h” Winter Fest Raffle and Fund Raiser from noon until 5:30 p.m. at the Barnes VFW Hall on Lake Road. Food and beverages will be available, as well as a silent auction and bingo. Door prize drawings will be held every half hour throughout the afternoon. Raffle tickets may be purchased at the door or from any member of the historical association. Only 500 tickets will be sold. The raffle drawing will be held at 5 p.m. You need not be present to win the raffle drawing. All proceeds go to the Barnes Area Historical Museum Fund. For information or tickets, contact Lu Peet at 715-795-3065.

Sunday

Superior: Claudia Schmidt plays a concert in celebration of her new album “Bend in the River: Collected Songs” beginning at 3 p.m. at Harrington Arts Center, 1401 Belknap Ave. Featuring 16 tracks from her five Red House recordings, this collection showcases her vocal range and versatility as a songwriter, blending folk, blues and jazz. It includes special guest appearances by members of JJ Farley & the Original Soul Stirrers, Beausoleil, Violent Femmes and Tom Waits’ band. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students. There is also a $30 family rate.

Superior: Bible Talks begin at 4 p.m. at Superior Senior Center, 1527 Tower Ave. All are welcome to attend these quiet, one-hour services that uphold the life and teachings of Jesus. No collections taken. Call 218-628-2818.

Monday

Duluth: The Un-Fair Campaign will hold three interactive community forums to give citizens the chance to learn more about the campaign, ask questions, share reflections and join others in making the next steps toward racial justice. The forums will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. today at Church of Restoration, 2623 W. Second St., Wednesday at Central Hillside Community Center, 12 E. Fourth St., Duluth and Thursday at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2310 E. Fourth St. Refreshments and child care will be provided at each location. Call 218-727-1939 for information or to request child care.

Tuesday

Superior: A Cancer Prayer Support Group will meet from 2-3 p.m. at Darrow Road Wesleyan Church, 4020 S. Darrow Road. Current cancer patients, those in remission and their caregivers are encouraged to attend. This faith-filled meeting is open to all members of the surrounding community, regardless of church affiliation. For more information call 715-399-8885.

Superior: The Superior High School Career Fair runs noon to 3 p.m. at the Superior High School. The event helps high school sophomores find relevance in their education, explore career and educational opportunities and develop positive community connections. RSVP by email at mike.matejka@superior.k12.wi.us or call Mike at 715-394-8720 ext. 204.

Superior: The Literacy Council of Superior/Douglas County will gather for their annual meeting at 4 p.m. at the Superior Public Library. Items for discussion will be continuing the Hot Topics Tuesdays programs, need for tutors at the Gordon Correctional Facility and some strategic planning. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Duluth: The Rev. Michael Joncas, scholar and artist in residence at The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, will give a talk on “Sacrosanctum Concilium and Its Reception: A Key to the Interpretation of Vatican II” at 4 p.m. in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel at The College of St. Scholastica. The event is free and open to the public.

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

Duluth: The Adult 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 218-781-4402 for more information.

Wednesday

Superior: “Living Well With Chronic Conditions,” a six-week self-help workshop, will be offered at Bayside Baptist Church, 3915 N. 16th St., on Wednesdays, Feb. 6 – March 13 from 3-5 p.m. It is free to adults who want to take charge of their ongoing health conditions to feel better, minimize symptoms and do the things they want to do, as well as for their for caregivers. Those attending will get support, learn practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, and learn better ways to manage their life and health. Space is limited; workbooks are available for $15. For more information go to www.baysidesuperior.org or call the church office at 715-394-6002.

Superior: “DivorceCare” will be held on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. beginning today at Bayside Baptist Church, 3915 N. 16th St. You don’t have to go through it alone. This support and study group offers biblically-based help, hope, and healing through 13 self-contained DVD sessions and group discussion. Anyone who is separated or divorced is encouraged to attend. Join us at 6 p.m. for dinner.

Superior: A Children’s Immunization Clinic will be held from 1-4:30 p.m. in Suite 324 at the Government Center, 1316 N. 14th St. All routine immunizations for children 6 months and older will be available. Please bring your immunization records with you. 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.

Thursday

Superior: Superior kids don’t have school today, so we’re celebrating with an hour of Book Bingo 2-3 p.m. at the Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave. This is similar to regular bingo, but the boards feature pictures of popular storybook characters, rather than letters and numbers. Everyone goes home a winner. Free and open to the public.

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

Superior: The Fairlawn Garden Club presents Functional Garden Structures with Dave Dumke, Douglas County Farmers’ Market 6-8 p.m. Cost is $15 single program or $40 any 3 programs. Make reservations at 715-394-5712 or send them to Superior Public Museums, 906 E. Second St., Superior WI 54880.

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

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