Friday, Sept. 18
Superior: Memorial Blood Center will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mariner Business Center, 69 North 28th St., as the need for blood and platelets is urgent. MBC requires that all donors have their temperature checked when they arrive to give blood. Masks are required. Donors are advised to stay home and not give blood if they have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 in the previous 14 days, have had a positive COVID-19 test in the last 14 days or are currently on self-quarantine restrictions. Make an appointment online at mbc.org/coronavirus-blood-donation/.
Saturday, Sept. 19
Superior: Barker’s Island Farmers Market runs 8:45 a.m. to noon near the SS Meteor.
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Solon Springs: Memorial Blood Center will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Solon Springs High School, 8993 E. Baldwin Ave., as the need for blood and platelets is urgent. MBC requires that all donors have their temperature checked when they arrive to give blood. Masks are required. Donors are advised to stay home and not give blood if they have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 in the previous 14 days, have had a positive COVID-19 test in the last 14 days or are currently on self-quarantine restrictions. Make an appointment online at mbc.org/coronavirus-blood-donation/.
Wednesday, Sept. 23
Superior: Downtown Farmers Market runs 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the 1200 block of Banks Avenue.
Superior: Bayside Sounds will be at the Barker’s Island Pavilion from 5:30-7:30 p.m. with music from Whiskey Trail.
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Superior: Girls who are not already in Girl Scouts can attend an animal dance party sign-up event from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at any of the public elementary schools in Superior: Bryant, Cooper, Four Corners, Great Lakes, Lake Superior and Northern Lights. Participants will learn about the connection animals and humans both have to dance; they will watch animals dance in the wild; and they will learn their very own animal-themed dance routine. The free event is open to all school-age girls who are not already in Girl Scouts and their caregivers. Face coverings are required and each event is limited to 25 participants. Register for one of the events by visiting eventbrite.com and searching for Animal Dance Party: Girl Scout Sign-up and the name of the school.
Friday, Sept. 25
Superior: The Wisconsin Society for Ornithology will host Jaegerfest on Wisconsin Point from 7 a.m. to noon. Participants are asked to park at the first beach parking lot along Moccasin Mike Road. More details can be found on the Facebook event page for Wisconsin Point Weekend: Jaegerfest.
Saturday, Sept. 26
Superior: The Wisconsin Society for Ornithology will host Jaegerfest on Wisconsin Point from 7 a.m. to noon. Participants are asked to park at the first beach parking lot along Moccasin Mike Road. More details can be found on the Facebook event page for Wisconsin Point Weekend: Jaegerfest.
Superior: Barker’s Island Farmers Market runs 8:45 a.m. to noon near the SS Meteor.
Superior: The Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve will host a beach clean up at Wisconsin Point from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The group will meet at the Lake Superior Reserve parking lot, 14 Marina Dr., and then head over to Wisconsin Point. Prizes will be given out for the most unique finds. Safety precautions such as mask wearing and social distancing will be in place. Register at adopt.greatlakes.org/s/ or by emailing contact.folsr@gmail.com.
Sunday, Sept. 27
Superior: The Wisconsin Society for Ornithology will host Jaegerfest on Wisconsin Point from 7 a.m. to noon. Participants are asked to park at the first beach parking lot along Moccasin Mike Road. More details can be found on the Facebook event page for Wisconsin Point Weekend: Jaegerfest.
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Washburn: Memorial Blood Center will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bayfield County Health Department, 117 E. 6th St., as the need for blood and platelets is urgent. MBC requires that all donors have their temperature checked when they arrive to give blood. Masks are required. Donors are advised to stay home and not give blood if they have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 in the previous 14 days, have had a positive COVID-19 test in the last 14 days or are currently on self-quarantine restrictions. Make an appointment online at mbc.org/coronavirus-blood-donation/.
Wednesday, Sept. 30
Ashland: Memorial Blood Center will host a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Ashland High School, 1900 Beaser Ave., as the need for blood and platelets is urgent. MBC requires that all donors have their temperature checked when they arrive to give blood. Masks are required. Donors are advised to stay home and not give blood if they have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 in the previous 14 days, have had a positive COVID-19 test in the last 14 days or are currently on self-quarantine restrictions. Make an appointment online at mbc.org/coronavirus-blood-donation/.
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Superior: Downtown Farmers Market runs 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the 1200 block of Banks Avenue.
Thursday, Oct. 1
Superior: The Thaddeus Kosciuszko Fraternal Aid Society (Polish Club) meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1710 N. 12th St.
Fundraisers
Saturday, September 19
Superior: 22nd Annual Cause for Paws 5K Run/Walk. In-person and virtual options are available. The in-person route will be held on the Osaugie Trail near the entrance to Barker’s Island. Those who participate virtually can complete the 5K walk/run and are asked to post a photo of them wearing their event shirt after. Proceeds from the event support the Humane Society of Douglas County. The cost is $30 for individuals until Aug. 21, $40. The cost for families (parents with minor children) is $75 until Aug. 21, then goes to $95. The entrance fee includes a race T-shirt and a bandana for your dogs. T-shirt pickup dates will be announced in late August. More information can be found on the Facebook event page.