Community Calendar: Dig Pink Game and more
Sep. 28—Superior: The Barker's Island Farmers Market runs from 8:45 a.m. to noon near the SS Meteor.
Superior: City of Superior hosts the Dream Up! Child Care Workshop and Resource Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Historic Old Post Office, 1401 Tower Ave, Superior. The event is geared toward current and prospective child care providers. The event will include "loose parts" training, information on licensing, grant opportunities, information from resource partners, and a free program improvement package for those who register in advance ($500 value). Lunch will be provided. For inquiries or to register call 715-395-7212, visit
ci.superior.wi.us
or email
Superior: Superior Public Library hosts its Lego Club for kids from 4-6 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.
Superior: Superior Public Library hosts the first of two Sip and Swipe Cafe sessions for participants with Apple devices. The second session will be held Oct. 5. 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 University of Wisconsin-Superior will host the Japanese drum group Taiko Arts Midwest for a free workshop and performance for the campus and community. The workshop will run from 4-5 p.m. and will be followed by a performance at 6 p.m. Both events will take place in Thorpe Langley Auditorium, located in the Old Main building, 1710 Weeks Ave.
Superior: The Superior High School volleyball team hosts the Dig Pink Game at 6 p.m. at SHS, with 100% off the proceeds from ticket sales, silent auction and raffles going to the St. Luke's Foundation. The foundation supports breast cancer research and education and helps families currently battling breast cancer in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. The annual event is run by SHS seniors.
Superior: The Superior-Douglas County Resource open house runs from 9-11 a.m. and from 5-7 p.m. in the Superior Entrepreneurship Center ballroom, 1401 Tower Ave. The sessions are open to all business owners and will help business leaders connect to resources such as planning, education, funding, networking and more.
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 90 minutes. No registration is required.
Superior: Superior Public Library hosts the second of two Sip and Swipe Cafe sessions for participants with Apple 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: 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 Thaddeus Kosciuszko Fraternal Aid Society (Polish Club) meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 1710 N. 12th St.
Superior: The Barker's Island Farmers Market runs from 8:45 a.m. to noon near the SS Meteor.
Superior: Clough Island cleanup, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Register at
by Oct. 6 to receive event updates and a location map.
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.
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: 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: 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: 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: The Barker's Island Farmers Market runs from 8:45 a.m. to noon near the SS Meteor.
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.
