Community Calendar: Food distribution, library events, invasive species talk and more

Superior: The Superior Douglas County YMCA hosts a free drive-thru food distribution event from 10 a.m. to noon in its south entrance driveway. The YMCA has partnered with Every Meal to provide free 4-5 lb. food bags to those in need. Four varieties are available to anyone in need.

Superior: The Superior Public Library hosts its weekly Lego Club from 4-6 p.m. The event is free, but participants are asked to wear a mask.

Superior: The Superior Public Library hosts a screening of the Oscar-nominated film "Belfast" at 6 p.m. The movie is rated PG-13. Masks are required at the movie, and capacity will be limited to allow for social distancing.

Superior: The Superior Public Library hosts its weekly story time for children from 10:30-11 a.m.

Virtual: The Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center hosts a Stop Spiny Talk from 5-6 p.m. Learn about the science of invasive spiny waterfleas and how the Stop Spiny campaign can help protect area lakes.Use the Google Meet video call link, https://meet.google.com/ckk-egvq-aoz , or join by phone at 406-530-5072, using the PIN 963 170 614.

Parkland: Douglas County Home and Community Education offers “Let’s Go to Cuba,” presented by Lila and Dick Ronn, at 2 p.m. at the Parkland Town Hall, 6221 E. Veterans Dr. Cuban refreshments will be provided. Call the extension office at 715-395-1363 in the afternoon to register by Monday, March 21.   

Superior: The Superior Douglas County YMCA hosts a free food distribution event from 4-6 p.m. in its lobby. The YMCA has partnered with Every Meal to provide free 4-5 lb. food bags to those in need. Four varieties are available to anyone in need.

Superior: The Superior Douglas County YMCA hosts a free drive-thru food distribution event from 10 a.m. to noon in its south entrance driveway. The YMCA has partnered with Every Meal to provide free 4-5 lb. food bags to those in need. Four varieties are available to anyone in need.

Superior: The Superior Public Library hosts its weekly Lego Club from 4-6 p.m. The event is free, but participants are asked to wear a mask.

Superior: The Superior Public Library hosts its weekly story time for children from 10:30-11 a.m.

Virtual: Lake Superior Writers’ Virtual Book Club for Writers will feature award-winning author Brian Malloy from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Free and open to the public. Malloy will discuss his book "The Year of Ice," give a reading from it and answer questions about how he came to write his book, the techniques he used, its road to publication and more. You don’t need to have read the book to attend. Visit the website https://lakesuperiorwriters.org/events/book-club-for-writers/ for more information and to register.

Superior: The Superior Public Library hosts its monthly adult book club at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. The group will discuss the book "Such a Fun Age" by Kiley Reid, a page-turning and big-hearted story about race and privilege, set around a young black babysitter, her well-intentioned employer, and a surprising connection that threatens to undo them both. Participants can pick the time that works best for them. If you’d prefer to meet virtually, send an email to mehlel@superiorlibrary.org for details.

Superior: The Superior Douglas County YMCA hosts a free food distribution event from 4-6 p.m. in its lobby. The YMCA has partnered with Every Meal to provide free 4-5 lb. food bags to those in need. Four varieties are available to anyone in need.

The Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Chapter EL from Ashland is hosting a wine bundle fundraiser for its Community Partnership Scholarship. Donate $25 and receive a mystery bottle of wine, certificate for a free tasting at White Winter Winery in Iron River, original artwork by Karen Thiel and chocolates. Since 2017, the Community Partnership Scholarship has been awarded to young women graduating from Ashland, Bayfield, Drummond, Northwestern, South Shore or Washburn high schools. To date, 10 students from area schools have received scholarships. Contact Jody Forsythe, 715-292-9237 or forsythe.jody.gmail.com by May 1 to order, donate or ask questions.