Sep. 12—Superior: Author Joy Bashara visits the Superior Public Library at 10:30 a.m. She’ll talk about her memoir, “Blanketed in Truth,” about her time as an English teacher in Siberia.
Superior: The Salvation Army hosts a free family night with pickleball, games and food from 5-8 p.m. at 916 Hughitt Ave.
Superior: View stars through telescopes beginning at 10:30 p.m. at Woodstock Bay. Hosted by the Arrowhead Astronomy Society and Friends of Lake Superior Reserve St. Louis River Alliance as part of
Celebrate The Night Week.
Rain out date is Sept. 13.
Superior: Learn about traditional wild rice harvesting at 3 p.m. at the Pokegama Bay Boat Launch, park along Billings Drive. Lake Superior Reserve, the UWS Indigenous Cultures Resource Center, and the 1854 Treaty Authority host the event with stations showing how rice is dried, parched, hulled and winnowed.
Superior: Special tours of the SS Meteor, including a live demonstration in the engine room, are at 5 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 at
superiorpublicmuseums.org/tours.
Superior: St. Anthony Catholic Church, 4315 E. Third St., holds a pie social from 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. $4-$5 per slice. Music provided by the St. Anthony Spirit Seekers.
Gordon: Friends of the Bird Sanctuary holds Barrens Fest at 11:30 a.m. at 12988 Bird Road. Presentations from Angela Botner about Dark Sky designation and Dr. Kim Amman of the Winged Freedom Raptor Hospital, lunch and music from Between Howls, and concluding with a hike on the North Country Trail.
Superior: A “Skills for Conversations about Public Policy and Race” program is 5-8 p.m. at the University of Wisconsin-Superior in the Yellowjacket Union Great Room. The free public event will “focus on understanding different perspectives on issues like affirmative action, policing, reparations and historical monuments,” and provide “tools for respectful dialogue,” according to a UWS press release. Register at
uwsuper.edu/SuperiorDialogues.
Superior: A Story Stitch by Green Card Voices program is 6:30-8 p.m. at the Superior-Douglas County YMCA. Facilitators will host conversations about racial, health and gender and sexuality equity. The event is part of
YMCA Welcoming Week.
Superior: Story time in Billings Park was extended through Oct. 14. At 10:30 a.m. Families with young children are invited to come to Pavilion 2 for stories, songs and crafts.
Superior: Free memory and brain health screenings are available, first come, first served, from 12-2 p.m. at the Superior Douglas County Family YMCA.
Superior: Seniors are invited to play free bingo for prizes at 2 p.m. at the Lew Martin Senior Center, 1527 Tower Ave.
Superior: Downtown Farmers Market has vendors from 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Lot, 1215 Banks Ave.
Superior: A presentation about artificial intelligence and its impact on the telecommunications industry is 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Barker’s Island Inn and Conference Center. Lunch provided. Sponsored by the Superior-Douglas County Chamber of Commerce and 1 Call Telecom. Registration required at
tinyurl.com/SuperiorAItelecom.
Lake Nebagamon: Trinity Lutheran Church, 11416 E. First St., holds a roast beef dinner and quilt auction from 4-6:30 pm. Dinner is $16 for most, $8 for ages 6-12 and free for ages 5 and under. Takeout available.
Superior: The Lew Martin Senior Center, 1527 Tower Ave., hosts an open house and resource fair 1-4 p.m. with the theme “Winter is Coming.” Food donations will also be accepted for the Northwest Wisconsin Community Services Agency food pantry and raffles will be held. Parking is available in back and on the street.
Superior: Superior Choice Credit Union’s rescheduled block party is 4-7 p.m. outside its branch at 2817 Tower Ave. The event includes a petting zoo and other children’s activities, and vendors and food trucks.
Superior: Superior-Douglas County Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Five networking event is 5-6:30 p.m. at Barkers Island Inn and Conference Center. Tour the hotel and socialize. $5 cash donation requested to Hope Haven Peer Respite. RSVP at
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Superior: Polly the Therapy Cat is at Superior Public Library from 6-7 p.m. Email
to sign up to spend 15 minutes with Polly.
Superior: A Mindful Motion class for older adults is at 10:30 a.m. at Superior Public Library. The free class led by YMCA instructors combines gentle stretches with simple breathing and meditation.
Solon Springs: The 16th annual Fall Equinox Festival is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. along East Main Street. The event includes a vendor fair, silent auction, food and music. Attendees are asked to bring a food shelf donation.
Solon Springs: The North Country Trail Association Brule-St. Croix Chapter hosts a 5-mile hike at 9 a.m. through in the Douglas County Wildlife Area. Meet at the U.S. Highway 53 trailhead.
Superior: A free ayurveda cooking class is 9-11 a.m. at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 820 Belknap St. Tanzeem Iqbal Ali teaches about food as medicine and shares simple recipes. RSVP at
Oakland: The Town of Oakland fall festival is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Town Hall, 6152 S. County Road K. The event includes a car show, petting zoo, chili cook-off, concessions, farmers market, games and music from Andy Hauswirth.
Maple: The Maple Memorial Cemetery Association holds its annual fundraiser dinner from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Maple Community Center, 11037 U.S. Highway 2. The menu includes pork loin, buns, potato salad, coleslaw, beans, salads, desserts and beverages. Cost is $15 for ages 13 and up, $8 for children ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and under. All funds raised go to maintenance and improvement of the cemetery grounds.
Lakeside: The Old Brule Heritage Society hosts tours of the Davidson Windmill, Eskolin log house, sauna, Taylor’s Bridge and old Blueberry Depot from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 7890 Old Highway 13.
Superior: American Legion Post 435 holds a National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at 12:45 p.m. at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center. A missing man table will be set up at the center Sept. 19-21.
Superior: Local author and humorist Gina Ramsey hosts a free writing class from 1-3 p.m. at Superior Public Library. Learn tools to write a humorous essay.
Superior: Teacher and historian Abby Allcox gives a presentation about World War II prisoner of war camps in Wisconsin at 1 p.m. at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center. The free program notes new information from a recovered logbook from the camp at Fort McCoy.
Solon Springs: Youths can make an elephant craft at the Joan Salmen Memorial Library from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Superior: Story time in Billings Park is at 10:30 a.m. in Pavilion 2. Families with young children are invited for stories, songs and crafts.
Superior: Downtown Farmers Market has vendors from 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Lot, 1215 Banks Ave.
Superior: A roast beef dinner will be served 4-6 p.m. at United Presbyterian Church, 229 N. 28th St. Takeout available. Cost is $15 for most, $10 for children age 5-10.
Superior: Get help using your laptop, tablet or smartphone first come, first served from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Superior Public Library.
Superior: The Read Between the Wines Silent Book Club meets at 6 p.m. at Wine Seller Winery.
Superior: History Talks return to the SS Meteor at 6 p.m. Learn about the SS Edmund Fitzgerald and a local group’s plans to memorialize the ship and its lost crew members, and see artifacts and buy mementos. $10. Get tickets at
superiorpublicmuseums.org/tours.
Superior: Sterling Silver Studio hosts a free dance party for preschoolers at 10 a.m. in the Mariner Mall, Suite 1A. RSVP at
https://forms.gle/Td4XtKjrEtYKDAq3A.
Superior: Get help using your laptop, tablet or smartphone first come, first served from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Superior Public Library.
Superior: Wisconsin Public Radio hosts music bingo from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center. It’s free to play to win WPR swag. RSVP to
wprbingobongcenter.eventbrite.com.
Superior: The Page Turners Book Club meets at 6 p.m. at the Superior Public Library to discuss “The Great Divide” by Cristina Henríquez.
Superior: Jeff Hagen presents a program about architect Frank Lloyd Wright at 6 p.m. at the Superior Public Library. He is a writer and artist inspired by Wright buildings and was a guide at multiple Wright buildings.
Superior: The University of Wisconsin-Superior Music Department kicks off it’s two-day alumni reunion with a free concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King. The UWS band, orchestra, choir, percussion ensemble and mall groups and soloists will perform. A new composition by alums David Packa and text by staff member Jade Marielan will make its debut.