Friday, May 7
Solon Springs: The Solon Springs Lions Club will host its annual smelt fry from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Solon Springs Community Center. The all-you-can-eat meal is available for dine in, with distance seating, or pickup. For orders, call 715-919-1152.
Saturday, May 8
Gordon: Hike the North Country Trail from the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway from Gordon Dam County Park to the Scott Rapids Campsite, and return; 6 miles total. Meet at 9 a.m. at Gordon Dam County Park on County Y. Free. Registration required; visit meetup.com/sscbhikers.
Superior: The Harbor House Crisis Shelter Spring Fling from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 1531 Hughitt Ave., will feature photography by Real Life Ranta, a bake sale and decorated flower pots, seedlings, brats and hotdogs for sale. The event will use social distancing; mask kits with sanitizer will be provided. Visit harborhousecs.org .
Wednesday, May 12
Virtual: Lake Superior Writers, a nonprofit organization, will host Superior Shares, an open mic, from 6-7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Ten 5-minute reading slots are available. Participants will be notified ahead of time if they've been selected. Graphic content is prohibited. To register, email writers@lakesuperiorwriters.org and indicate if you'd like to read. A Zoom link will be sent the day of the event. For more information, visit lakesuperiorwriters.org/events/superior-shares-open-mic-night .
Saturday, May 22
Solon Springs: Hike the North Country Trail along the Brule Bog Boardwalk in the Brule Spillway State Natural Area; 5 miles total. Meet at 9 a.m. at the St. Croix Lake Boat Landing on Palmer's Landing Road, northeast of Solon Springs. Free. Registration required; visit meetup.com/sscbhikers.
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Sunday, May 23
Superior: Duluth Dylan Fest acoustic jam, 1-4 p.m., Earth Rider festival grounds. For more info, visit earthrider.beer/brewery/events .
Monday, May 24
Superior: Duluth Dylan Fest Bash, 5-8 p.m., Earth Rider festival grounds. For more info, visit earthrider.beer/brewery/events .
Tuesday, May 25
Virtual: School District of Superior will recognize staff who are retiring or ending their school careers this year during its "Salute to Service": Cecelia Beattie, Marjorie Beattie, James Bianchi, Pat Brommer, Bonnie Brown, Cheryl Burhans, Paula Daube, Nancy Doane, Lisa Gotelaere, Nancy Granberg, Mark Hoff, Joe Kasparek, Lynette Kasparek, Kris Kosey, Ron Learn, Melissa Larson, Barb Lund, Ann Miller, Lori Murray, Peggy Olson, Jennifer Phillips, Dave Pioro, Ellen Powles, Pam Radtke, Kelly Ritter-Spohn, Julie Rozowski, John Severson and Valerie Wahto. The public is invited to join at 5 p.m. at superior.k12.wi.us/salutetoservice2021 .
Thursday, May 27
Virtual: Aging and Disability Resource Center of Douglas County's dementia care specialist will host a nine-week dementia book club from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursdays, May 27-July 22, on Zoom. The club will read and discuss "Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer’s Journey" by Jolene Brackey. Access to internet and a computer, tablet or smartphone is necessary to participate. Registration required; call Carrie at ARDC at 715-395-1234.
Friday, May 28
Superior: Duluth Dylan Fest, "Duluth Does Dylan," 5-9 p.m., Earth Rider festival grounds. For more info, visit earthrider.beer/brewery/events .
Saturday, May 29
Superior: Duluth Dylan Fest "Bob Dylan Revue," 6-9 p.m., Earth Rider festival grounds. For more info, visit earthrider.beer/brewery/events .
Sunday, May 30
Superior: Duluth Dylan Fest "Bob Dylan Songwriter Showcase," 2-4 p.m., Earth Rider festival grounds. For more info, visit earthrider.beer/brewery/events .
Thursday, June 3
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.
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Friday, July 22
Superior: Bowfest 2021, Mont du Lac Resort, Superior. Billed as the "world's largest outdoor archery and music festival," Bowfest includes over 100 vendors, 3D archery courses, waterpark, tubing, live music, food trucks, outdoor bars and grills. Celebrity lineup includes Levi Morgan, of Bow Life TV; Tim Wells, of Relentless Pursuit; Pat and Nicole Reeve, of Driven TV; Melissa Bachman, of Winchester Deadly Passion; Brent and Nicole Larson, of Field of Dreams TV; and more. Info and tickets at bowfest.com .
Saturday, July 23
Superior: Bowfest 2021, Mont du Lac Resort, Superior. Billed as the "world's largest outdoor archery and music festival," Bowfest includes over 100 vendors, 3D archery courses, waterpark, tubing, live music, food trucks, outdoor bars and grills. Celebrity lineup includes Levi Morgan, of Bow Life TV; Tim Wells, of Relentless Pursuit; Pat and Nicole Reeve, of Driven TV; Melissa Bachman, of Winchester Deadly Passion; Brent and Nicole Larson, of Field of Dreams TV; and more. Info and tickets at bowfest.com .
Saturday, July 24
Superior: Bowfest 2021, Mont du Lac Resort, Superior. Billed as the "world's largest outdoor archery and music festival," Bowfest includes over 100 vendors, 3D archery courses, waterpark, tubing, live music, food trucks, outdoor bars and grills. Celebrity lineup includes Levi Morgan, of Bow Life TV; Tim Wells, of Relentless Pursuit; Pat and Nicole Reeve, of Driven TV; Melissa Bachman, of Winchester Deadly Passion; Brent and Nicole Larson, of Field of Dreams TV; and more. Info and tickets at bowfest.com .
Iron River: Iron River Lions Club Blueberry Fest, Moon Lake Park. Kids tractor pull, rides, concessions, arts and crafts, beer, games, raffle tickets, blueberry pies, Lions Grill, pie-eating contest, music, queen and princess coronation, community talent contest, polka Mass, parade and cardboard boat races.
Sunday, July 25
Iron River: Iron River Lions Club Blueberry Fest, Moon Lake Park. Kids tractor pull, rides, concessions, arts and crafts, beer, games, raffle tickets, blueberry pies, Lions Grill, pie-eating contest, music, queen and princess coronation, community talent contest, polka Mass, parade and cardboard boat races.