Community Calendar: Clough Island cleanup and more
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Oct. 5—Lakeside: The Old-Brule Heritage Society holds an open house from noon to 4 p.m. at the Davidson Windmill Historical Site on Wisconsin Highway 13. Freewill donations accepted.
Superior: The Barker's Island Farmers Market runs from 8:45 a.m. to noon near the SS Meteor.
Lakeside: The Old-Brule Heritage Society holds an open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Davidson Windmill Historical Site on Wisconsin Highway 13. A flea market and bake sale coincides with the open house. Freewill donations accepted.
Superior: Clough Island cleanup, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register at
by Oct. 6 to receive event updates and a location map.
Superior: Superior Public Library hosts Crafty Kids from 10 a.m. to noon. Children can drop in anytime during the two-hour period to make spooky crafts. All supplies are provided; no registration required.
Gordon: Join North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area for an afternoon of celebrating the northern forests of Wisconsin from 1-4 p.m. at the Douglas County Wildlife Area and Bird Sanctuary, 13028 S. Bird Road. Forester Logan Jones will give a presentation on "Forestry: Past, Present, Future." Participants can learn about the heritage area and get a sampling of area organizations. Following the program, there will be live music and poetry, a campfire with s'mores, a group hike and a display of regional photos.
Superior: Reclaim Recovery, a recovery-pathway neutral support group, meets from 5:30-7 p.m. at 2911 Tower Ave., Suite 9 the first and third Saturday of each month. Join us twice monthly for a fun-filled, laid-back, non-faith-based meeting.
Superior: A free e-waste collection will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds, 4700 Tower Ave. Items accepted include computers, televisions, their peripheral accessories and mobile devices. Participants can show up to the event with their electronics and the event team on site will unload them.
Lakeside: The Old-Brule Heritage Society will hold an open house from noon to 4 p.m. at the Davidson Windmill Historical Site on Wisconsin Highway 13. A bake sale coincides with the open house. Freewill donations accepted.
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.
Solon Springs: A community campfire will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the pavilion behind Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Free brats, hot dogs and s'mores. All are welcome.
Superior: A free National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support group for family members, partners and friends of people with mental health challenges takes place from 6-7:30 p.m. at Thirsty Pagan Brewing, 1615 Winter St. Call 218-391-4638 or email
for more information.
Superior: Superior Public Library hosts its Lego Club for kids from 4-6 p.m.
Superior: The University of Wisconsin-Superior will hold a celebration for Indigenous Peoples Day beginning at 5 p.m. at the Maawanji'idiwin — "The Place Where We Come Together" Medicine Wheel and Community Gathering Area located in the courtyard near the Yellowjacket Union, 1605 Catlin Ave. The family-friendly event is free and open to the community. Refreshments will be provided. Following the ceremony, UW-Superior students will showcase traditional dance. In the event of inclement weather, the celebration will move indoors to the Yellowjacket Union. Visit
the UW-Superior website
for more information.
Superior: Superior Public Library hosts a free screening at 6 p.m. of the film "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," the film adaptation of Judy Blume's beloved novel. The movie is rated PG-13. Closed captions will be enabled.
Superior: Superior Public Library hosts storytime at 10:30 a.m. Children and their caregivers can listen to stories, do crafts, sing songs and more at the library. No registration is required.
Superior: Superior Public Library hosts the first of two Sip and Swipe Cafe sessions for participants with Android devices. The second session will be held Oct. 12. The sessions will run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Coaches will help attendees learn how to access information, connect with family and friends, and gain confidence with their smartphone or tablet. During the session, coffee or tea will be available. Each class requires participation in two sessions, and class sizes are limited. Register in advance by calling 715-394-8860, or stop by the library and sign up at the Circulation Desk. Attendees will need to bring their own device.
Superior: The Superior Optimist Club will host its annual Meatball Dinner from 4-7 p.m. at Cathedral Kress Hall. Dine in, take out and curbside pickup available. The Optimist Club lost three members this year, Bruce and Mark Thompson and Hugo Salmi. Bring stories to share. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids with proceeds going to area youth programs and events.
Superior: Duluth Public Library hosts the Twin Ports Perception project at 6 p.m. The project invites six award-winning authors who call the Twin Ports home to participate in a panel discussion about how they portray Duluth and Superior in their work. Featured authors include Anthony Bukoski, Carol Dunbar, Linda LeGarde Grover, Jayson Iwen, Sheila Packa and Barton Sutter.
Superior: The American Legion meets at 7 p.m. at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center, 305 Harbor View Parkway.
Superior: The Superior Downtown Farmers Market runs from 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1215 Banks Ave.
Superior: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Lake Superior South Shore) hosts a free peer support group, 5:30-7 p.m., Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital Community Room. Contact Chrissy at 920-452-5152 or
Superior: Superior Public Library hosts the second of two Sip and Swipe Cafe sessions for participants with Android devices. The sessions will run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Coaches will help attendees learn how to access information, connect with family and friends, and gain confidence with their smartphone or tablet. During the session, coffee or tea will be available. Each class requires participation in two sessions, and class sizes are limited. Register in advance by calling 715-394-8860, or stop by the library and sign up at the Circulation Desk. Attendees will need to bring their own device.
Superior: A reunion for town of Cloverland residents will take place at Aces on 29th, 2827 Oakes Ave., starting at 11:30 a.m. All Cloverland residents, past and present, are welcome to attend. Call or text Sue Danielson Willis, 218-590-7119, to RSVP.
Superior: Superior Area Retired Educators Association, SAREA, will gather at noon at Vintage Italian Pizza. The hostesses are Deb Lucci, Barb Durst, Mavis Moran and Jan LeBard. David Coy, public relations director for the Superior School District, will give us information about the schools and teach us how to access current information about the schools. All former employees of the school district and anyone interested in education are invited to attend.
Superior: The University of Wisconsin-Superior will host many of the best high school jazz musicians from throughout the Northland for the Tri-State Jazz Festival. Beginning in the morning, students will rehearse with Greg Kehl Moore, professor of music and jazz program director, and guest clinician Jeff Rinear. A public concert featuring the UW-Superior Jazz Band and Tri-State Jazz Festival students will take place at 7 p.m. in Thorpe Langley Auditorium in the Old Main building on the UWS campus. Admission is $5 and free for students.
Superior: The B-25 Berlin Express, a part of the Experimental Aircraft Association's historic plane collection, will offer rides to the public from the Richard I. Bong Memorial Airport Oct. 13-15. The cost to ride in the plane is $425-$475 per person. For more information or to register, visit
https://www.eaa.org/flight-experiences
and select the "B-25" option.
Superior: The Barker's Island Farmers Market runs from 8:45 a.m. to noon near the SS Meteor.
Superior: The University of Wisconsin-Superior kicks off its Yellowjacket Family Fun Days in the Lydia Thering Fieldhouse at the Marcovich Wellness Center. The free event will run from 9 a.m. to noon, and will feature members of the UWS women's hockey and women's basketball teams. Children will be able to play floor hockey, basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball and compete in races. Batting cages will be available, as well as yard games and crafts. Attendees will receive an autograph card that will also include a coupon for a free scoop of custard from Culver's in Superior, as well as a free youth ticket to a future Yellowjacket home game.
Superior: The Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse presents a "Paws for a Cause" pet walk to highlight October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The walk takes place from noon to 4 p.m., starting at Broadway Park on the corner of Broadway Street and Hammond Avenue. Participants are encouraged to bring their dog and wear purple. Contact
or call 715-392-3136 for more information.
Parkland: The Parkland Volunteer Fire Department hosts a kids day Halloween party from 1-4 p.m. at 4279 S. Staples Ave. The family-friendly event includes a bike giveaway, safety information, games, prizes, free food, treats and a chance to see trucks and gear. Open to the public. Halloween costumes encouraged.
Superior: The Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, Inc. hosts the "No Time To Spare" Bowl-A-Thon. Register your team to bowl and 'strike out' domestic violence. Shifts will start at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Village Lanes, 6419 Tower Ave., Superior. The entry fee of $100 per team includes five bowlers, lane, shoe rental, pizza and drink. The event will include door prizes, and 50/50 and meat raffles. Team prize categories include: Highest Team Score, Most Pledge Money Raised, Creative Team Vibe, Individual Low Score. For more information and to register, visit
https://eventbrite.com/e/no-time-to-spare-bowl-a-thon-tickets-705356820237
, visit
, or call 715-392-3136.
Superior: Superior Public Library hosts its Lego Club for kids from 4-6 p.m.
Solon Springs: Joan Salmen Memorial Library hosts its Lego Club for kids from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Superior: Superior Public Library hosts Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Children and their caregivers can listen to stories, do crafts, sing songs and more at the library. No registration is required.
Virtual: The University of Wisconsin-Superior's Pruitt Center for Mindfulness and Well-Being will host J. Roxanne Prichard presenting "Sleeping Well in the 21st Century: A How-to Guide for Better Health" at 4 p.m. Prichard will share the six dimensions of sleep health; describe the most common causes of poor sleep; discuss how good sleep supports mental and physical health and performance; and give practical ways to improve sleep. Free and open to the community. Register online at
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Superior: The Superior Downtown Farmers Market runs from 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1215 Banks Ave.
Superior: Marie Mattson, a Certified Professional Genealogist®, will offer a free class at Superior Public Library at 10:30 a.m. This is the first of four sessions, which will cover FamilySearch, the U.S. Census, DNA and more. Each session will run for approximately 1 1/2 hours. No registration is required.
Lake Nebagamon: Imogene McGrath Memorial Library hosts its Lego Club for kids from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Superior: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Lake Superior South Shore) hosts a free peer support group, 5:30-7 p.m., Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital Community Room. Contact Chrissy at 920-452-5152 or
Superior: The Barker's Island Farmers Market runs from 8:45 a.m. to noon near the SS Meteor.
Superior: Superior Public Library hosts a free all-levels yoga class at 10:30 a.m. led by instructors from the Superior-Douglas County Family YMCA. The classes are geared toward people ages 12 and up.
Superior: The Superior Fire Department hosts an open house from 1-4 p.m. at headquarters, 3326 Tower Ave. There will be tours of the station, a free car seat clinic, interactive kids activities, fire safety house demonstration, fire prevention education, rescue demonstration, Sparky the Fire Pup and door prizes and refreshments.
Superior: Reclaim Recovery, a recovery-pathway neutral support group, meets from 5:30-7 p.m. at 2911 Tower Ave., Suite 9 the first and third Saturday of each month. Join us twice monthly for a fun-filled, laid back, non Faith based meeting.
