Community calendar

Today

Virginia: The Lake Superior Binational Forum hosts a public meeting, “The Impacts of Nonferrous Mining in the Lake Superior Basin: Overview and Updates,” 12:30-5:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Mesabi Range Community & Technical College, 1001 Chestnut St. W. Free.

South Range: The Richard I. Bong American Legion Post 435 and its auxiliary hold the annual American Legion Birthday Dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the Dreamland Supper Club, 4368 South County Road E. All legion and auxiliary members and spouses are encouraged to attend and celebrate the birthday of the American Legion. Order from the menu as you wish. Contact Scott Markle at (715) 392-7151 or educator@bvhcenter.org.

Saturday

Hayward: A free fishing expo and auction runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wesleyan Church in Hayward, 10655 Nyman Ave. Lunch will be available. The expo features presentations on fishing the Namakagon River, trout fishing the White River in Arkansas, musky and walleye tactics, pan fish secrets and the local sturgeon program. Demonstrators teach fly-casting, fly tying and lure-making. Historical novelist Jim Braken and angling author Kent Cowgill plan to attend. The Wild Rivers Auction begins at 3 p.m. Money raised will be used by Trout Unlimited to improve trout streams in northern Wisconsin.

Ashland: Northern Waters Library Service Board of Trustees meets at noon at its headquarters.

Superior: The ninth annual Ziigwan/Spring Powwow sponsored by the Superior Schools Indian Education Program will be held at the Superior Middle School, 3626 Hammond Ave. Grand entries take place at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. with the feast at 5 p.m. The Powwow is free. Adult supervision required for students younger than 12. Drugs and alcohol prohibited. Call Mary at 715-394-8720, ext. 217, or Terry at 715-394-8740, ext. 106.

Duluth: Tamarack Dance Association presents Another Third Saturday Dance featuring the Kettle Creek Band, with Terrence and Tom calling the dances, at 7:30 p.m. at the Avalon, 404 W. Superior St. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for members and $2 for kids. All dances taught. New dancers welcome. Please bring clean shoes. Visit www.tamarackdance.org or email kellysmithwohelo@hotmail.com.

Sunday

Duluth: The Swedish Cultural Society of Duluth meets at 3:30 p.m. in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 219 N 6th Ave E. A film of “The Tapestries of Helen Henmarck,” this generation’s greatest textile artist, whose work was display at ASI, will be shown. Call Donna Forbes at 218-525-5402.

Monday

Superior: Superior Area Council hosts a school board candidate forum at 6 p.m. at the Superior Middle School Auditorium. Superior High School student Jacob Gondik from the mock trial team serves as moderator.

Duluth: The Suicide Family Members 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.

Superior: The Thomas F. Stein VFW Post 1091 meets at 7 p.m. at Aces on 29th.

Tuesday

Superior: Veterans for Peace meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Superior Public Library. Free. Go to www.veteransforpeace.org/chap80 for 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 chapel. Free. Call 218-781-4402.

Duluth: Mended Hearts Chapter 104 meets at 7 p.m. in the Wisconsin Room at Essentia/SMDC Medical Center, 407 E. Third St. Mended Hearts is a support group for those who have had a heart event, heart surgery, stents or pacemaker, and with their family and friends. The meeting on “Visiting your Friends” is free.

Wednesday

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

Thursday

Superior: A Ruby’s Pantry food distribution takes place at Christ Lutheran Church, 320 N. 28th St. E. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with distribution starting about 5 p.m. For a $15 donation, people receive a large amount of food. Bring bags, boxes or baskets to carry the food.

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.

Superior: The Fairlawn Garden Club presents Building This Year’s Wish List with Jim Fahrenholz, Green House, 6-8 p.m. Cost is $15 for a single program or $40 any 3 programs. Reservations may be made by calling 715-394-5712 or sending to Superior Public Museums, 906 E. Second St., Superior WI 54880.

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