Community Calendar: Memorial Weekend Community Picnic and Military Vehicle Show, pancake breakfast and more

Superior: The Barker’s Island Farmers’ Market runs 9 a.m. to noon on Marina Drive near the S.S. Meteor.

Superior: The second annual Memorial Weekend Community Picnic and Military Vehicle Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center. A free picnic lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities will include face painting, children's activities, lawn games, a helicopter, humane society animals and more. Free and open to the community.

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.

Gordon: A historic walking tour of downtown Gordon takes place from 2-4 p.m. Meet at the Depot. Donations accepted. The Depot and Whalen House museums will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a flea market taking place on the Depot lawn. Wine tasting and music will take place on the deck of the Depot from 2-7 p.m.

Summit: A pancake breakfast fundraiser for the Summit and Oakland volunteer fire departments takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tri Lakes Community Center, 7872 S. County Road A. The event includes all-you-can eat pancakes served with sausages and a choice of beverages. Cost is $6 per person; children age 3 and under eat free. To-go orders available.

Gordon: The Depot and Whalen House museums will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The historic Meffert House at 14298 S. Finstad Dr. will hold an open house from noon to 2 p.m.

Superior: The American Legion Post 435 and The Retired Enlisted Association Chapter 119 will host a Memorial Day ceremony at 10:30 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery. The Harbor Masters singers will perform at 10:15 a.m., followed by the ceremony. It will include an Honor Guard presentation and presentation of wreaths by local organizations. Golf carts will be available for those with limited mobility. A short flag raising ceremony will take place at noon at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center.

Poplar area: The Bong-Hofstedt Post 409 will hold services at eight area cemeteries, rain or shine. Due to the schedule and distances between cemeteries, post members will arrive, conduct the ceremony and depart immediately. Ceremonies will be held at Lakeside Cemetery at 9 a.m.; Maple Cemetery at 9:30 a.m.; Blueberry Cemetery at 10 a.m.; Brule Cemetery at 10:30 a.m.; Highland Cemetery at 11 a.m.; Lake Nebagamon Cemetery at 11:30 a.m.; Hawthorne Cemetery at noon and Poplar Cemetery at 12:30 p.m.

Gordon area: The Lockman Jensen Post 499 will hold a Memorial Day service at the Wascott Cemetery at 8:30 a.m. and the Gordon Cemetery at 9 a.m. A cemetery tour will take place following the legion services. Meet at the Rough House (white shed). The Depot and Whalen House museums open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Superior: The Superior Public Library hosts its weekly Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Children who attend will enjoy stories, crafts and lots of fun.

Duluth: Cold Stone Creamery, 1017 W. Central Entrance, hosts a fundraiser for NAMI Douglas County from noon to 9 p.m. The nonprofit organization promotes education, advocacy and support for people living with mental illness and their loved ones. Customers must mention NAMI Douglas County.

Virtual: A mental health first aid course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., sponsored by NAMI and UW-Extension. Participants are required to complete a two-hour self paced online course prior to participating in the virtual class. Register online by May 23.

Superior: Downtown Farmers’ Market runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1215 Banks Ave.

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 Thaddeus Koscuiszko Fraternal Aid Society (Polish Club) meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1717 N. 12th St.

Superior: The Barker’s Island Farmers’ Market runs 9 a.m. to noon on Marina Drive near the S.S. Meteor.

Highland: The North Country Trail Association's Brule-St. Croix Chapter hosts a hike in the Brule River State Forest to celebrate National Trails Day. Hikers will meet at the Highland Town Hall Trailhead, 9360 South County Highway S near Lake Nebagamon, at 9 a.m. Enjoy a scenic wooded walk in the Brule River Valley to an overlook at Jersett Creek Campsite. The round trip hiking distance is 5.5 miles. Upon return to the trailhead, the hikers will share a potluck picnic. Visit www.meetup.com/sscbhikers , or call 715-292-3484 for more information.

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: Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, will host a military service academy day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center. The informational events are designed to familiarize students in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District with the application and nomination process for applying to each of the U.S. service academies. High school students who are admitted to a military service academy must first receive a nomination from at least one member of their state's Congressional delegation, the vice president or the president.

Gordon: The Gordon Fire Tower will host an open climbing day from 1-4 p.m. at the fire tower, 9469 E. Bass Lake Road. Members of the public are invited to climb 100 feet up to the cab of the historic tower and explore the grounds of the site, which is operated by the nonprofit Friends of the Bird Sanctuary. Visit the Gordon Fire Tower Facebook page for more information and additional climbing dates.

Superior: The Douglas County Jail will hold a job fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Government Center atrium, 1310 N. 14th St. The county will be accepting applications and offering onsite interviews for qualified candidates. Jail staff will be available to discuss the job.

Superior: The Superior Public Library hosts its weekly Lego Club from 4-6 p.m.

Superior: The Superior Public Library offers a free screening of the movie “Dog.” The movie stars Channing Tatum as an Army Ranger tasked with transporting Lulu, a Belgian Malinois dog, to a fellow soldier’s funeral on time—with plenty of hijinks along the way! This movie is rated PG-13. Closed-captioning will be enabled.

Superior: Downtown Farmers’ Market runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1215 Banks Avenue.

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 Barker’s Island Farmers’ Market runs 9 a.m. to noon on Marina Drive near the S.S. Meteor.

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.

Solon Springs: The Solon Springs Volunteer Fire Department hosts an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 9083 Baldwin Ave. The event will include food, drinks and a chance to meet local fire department members.

Superior: The Superior Middle School community service group is hosting a hygiene drive through the end of the school year. Donations can be dropped off in the main office of the school, 3626 Hammond Ave. Needed items include toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, body wash, shampoo, combs, brushes, lip balm, lotion and hair ties. The donations will be available to SMS students who need them.

Virtual: FoodWIse educators with UW-Extension are holding a StrongBodies Virtual strength training class from 9-10:20 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday through June 30. Visit the UW-Extension website for more information and to register.