Community Calendar: Reunions, live music and Fairlawn ice cream social
Jul. 12—Superior: Head to the Superior Public Library at 2 p.m. for a showing of "Kung Fu Panda 4," rated PG, on the big screen.
Wisconsin Point: Volunteer from 2-6 p.m. to help remove invasive species from the Piping Plover habitat. No experience required and equipment provided. For details see
www.stlouisriver.org/events/spotted-knapweed-pull
. RSVP to
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Superior: Superior Senior High School Class of 1989 is holding its 35th reunion. A tour of the new high school is at 3 p.m.; meet at the main entrance. A gathering starts at 6 p.m. at Log Cabin Tavern, 2821 S. County Road E.
Superior: Sound Inc. performs '60s and '70s rock in the Lake Superior Squadron hangar at the Richard I. Bong Memorial Airport. Donations to the squadron accepted. Food and Earth Rider beer available and check out the World WWII artifacts and planes.
Superior: The Barker's Island Farmers' Market runs 8:45 a.m. to noon near the SS Meteor.
Solon Springs: The Joyann Parker Band performs at 7 p.m. at the Lucius Woods Performing Arts Center. Roots music combines with soul, gospel, R&B, jazz and blues. Tickets are $15 at lwmusic.org.
Superior: The Superior Public Library's storytime begins at 10:30 a.m. in Pavilion No. 2 in Billings Park. There will be stories, crafts, songs and fun.
Superior: The Superior Downtown Farmers' Market runs from 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1215 Banks Ave., east of the World of Wheels Skate Center.
Superior: An ice cream social with music is 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Fairlawn Mansion. Superior High School musicians perform from 5:30-6:30, Breanne Marie and the Front Porch Sinners perform 7-8:30 p.m. Amazing Charles the musician performs at 6 and 7:15 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket. Musical cakes game is at 6:30 p.m. Ongoing activities include artist and nonprofit booths, car show, children's games and food and Culver's custard. Go to the Carriage House to get a token for a free tour of the mansion, while supplies last.
Superior: The Caterpillar Hunter takes elementary-aged children on an adventure at 2 p.m. at the Superior Public Library. The free interactive performance is presented by the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company.
Superior: The Superior Senior High School class of 1974 holds its 50-year class reunion July 19-20. Activities include a flag raising in honor of veterans and fallen classmates at 8:45 a.m. Friday at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center, followed by a tour of Superior High School, and a gathering at Barker's Island at 6 p.m.. Saturday includes a golf scramble and picnic at Billings Park and gathering at Ace's on 29th, 2928 Oakes Ave., in the evening. The teaching staff from 1974 are welcome to join as guests. For up-to-date information, visit the
Superior Senior High Class of 1974
Facebook page. Email
. Organizers are in search of a recording of the 1974 hockey championship game. If you can help, contact Gary Vreeland at [email protected].
Solon Springs: Opening reception of the Rural Arts Voice-North's Upper St. Croix Art Exhibition is 6:30-8 p.m. at the historic Old Village Hall on Main Street. Meet some of the participating artists and see original visual artwork, some of which is for sale. The exhibit is also open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 20-28.
Parkland: A household hazardous waste collection is from 8 a.m. to noon at Parkland town Hall. Accepted items include paint, pesticides, fertilizers, corrosives and flammables. Most items are free; a fee will be charged for batteries and light bulbs. Items that won't be accepted include motor oil, appliances, incandescent light bulbs and recyclables.
Superior: The Barker's Island Farmers' Market runs 8:45 a.m. to noon near the SS Meteor.
Superior: The Free Spirit Riders Saddle Club horse show was rescheduled and spectators are welcome to watch for free beginning at noon at the Head of the Lake Fairgrounds. Food concessions available.
Lake Nebagamon: The annual Classics by the Lake car show runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside the Auditorium. In addition to cars there will be food, music, raffles and children's activities.
Solon Springs: Lake City Smokin Section performs at 7 p.m. at the Lucius Woods Performing Arts Center. The band plays dance hits from the 1960s through today. Tickets are $15 at lwmusic.org.
Superior: Lake Superior Day returns on Barker's Island. The Paddle for the People 4K paddleboarding race is at 10 a.m.; register at duluthsup.com and arrive before 9:30 a.m. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be games, raffles, paddleboarding demonstrations and other activities. Go to
superiorpublicmuseums.org/tours
to reserve a free tour of the SS Meteor.
Superior: Head to the Superior Public Library at 6 p.m. for a showing of "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" on the big screen. The film is rated PG-13.
Superior: The Superior Public Library's storytime begins at 10:30 a.m. in Pavilion No. 2 in Billings Park. There will be stories, crafts, songs and fun.
Superior: indiGO Independent Living and the Duluth Commission on Disabilities are holding a celebration of the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University of Wisconsin-Superior in the Yellowjacket Union Great Room.
Superior: Katie Stenroos, youth educator with University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension in Douglas County, is holding a two-day 4-H Camp 1:30-4:30 p.m. July 23-24 at the Superior Public Library. Registration is required by July 17 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., east of the World of Wheels Skate Center.
Superior: Blackhoof performs classic rock at 6-8 p.m. in Central Park, 717 Sixth Ave. E., during Bayside Sounds Around Town summer concert series.
Superior: Wednesday Night at the Races is a free running race event for children up to age 14 starting at 6 p.m. at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. For details and registration go to
https://raceroster.com/series/2024/91877/wednesday-night-at-the-races
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Superior: The Socks for Survivors Golf Scramble fundraiser for the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse starts at 9 a.m. at Nemadji Golf Course. Cost is $100 and includes lunch. In addition to golf there is a sock contest and music from Ramblin' Rog. Register by July 18 at
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Superior: Get help using your smartphone, laptop or tablet at the Superior Public Library. Drop in between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for assistance from library staff, who can answer questions but cannot fix broken devices.
Superior: Children's musician Micah Sommersmith is at the Superior Public Library at 2 p.m. The free performance includes folk tales, original songs and familiar sing-alongs.
Superior: The City of Superior Water Resources Team is holding an open house from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Central Park. Learn about water quality and about joining the Citizen Stream Monitoring Program. Rain date is Aug. 1.
Superior: Porchfest will be on Hayes Court from 6-8 p.m. Performers are: Danny Frank and the Smoky Gold, Slope City and Adam Herman's Pretty Band.