Community Calendar: State park cleanups, Easter at Fairlawn, prom dress sale and SKYWARN training

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11-04-2025

Apr. 11—Superior: Opening reception for Susanna Gaunt's Re(Collect) art exhibit is at 5 p.m. at the Douglas County Historical Society, 1101 John Ave. The exhibit asks viewers about their collecting habits and draws connections to the historical society's collection. Meet the artist and bring a collectible for a show-and-tell.
Superior: A fundraiser for the Superior campus of the Children's Dyslexia Center of Upper Wisconsin is 6-9 p.m. at the Billings Park Civic Center, 3903 N. 18th St. Admission is $30 and includes dinner, games and auctions.
Amnicon: Help clean up Amnicon State Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at the park office, then head out to help ready the park and its campsites for the season. Lunch provided and volunteers are entered into a drawing for park gifts. If you have them, bring gloves, rakes, shovels, branch loppers, wheelbarrows and other cleanup supplies.
Superior: A women's wellness symposium is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the third floor of the former post office building at 1401 Tower Ave. $75. Includes four speakers, yoga and lunch. More info and tickets at
www.kintopchiropractic.com.
Superior: Take a cold plunge into Lake Superior, warm up in a sauna and around a campfire from 10 a.m. to noon at Wisconsin Point near lot 5. The free event is sponsored by LiveWell and the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
Superior: Fairlawn Mansion hosts an Easter event from 12-3 p.m. with an egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, Peeps art contest voting, games, crafts and more. Cost is $5 for adults, and children, who must be accompanied by an adult, are free.
superiorpublicmuseums.org/tours.
Bennett: A spaghetti dinner and craft sale fundraiser for the Bennett Volunteer Fire Department is 4-7 p.m. at the Bennett Town Hall. Meal is $10 for adults and $5 for children. $10 to reserve a craft fair table; call or text 218-349-8818.
Superior: Harbor City Roller Derby kicks off its season against the Med City Mafia at 6 p.m. at Wessman Arena. Admission is $15 for most and free for children 12 and under with a paid adult.
Superior: Mixed martial arts returns to the Superior Curling Club facility, 4700 Tower Ave., at 6 p.m. Approximately 20 fights are planned. Tickets are $30-$60 and parking is $6. Tickets available at Inner Strength Martial Arts, Superior Tan, Ignite Dispensary, or
online
for an additional fee.
Minong: Project Prom Dress shopping is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jack Link's Aquatic Center. Donated used dresses available for $20, shoes for $10 and purses and jewelry for $5.
Superior: Minnesota Teen Challenge Choir performs during 9:30 a.m. service at Bethel Lutheran Church, 5821 John Ave. Potluck to follow.
Town of Superior: Help clean up Pattison State Park from 1-5 p.m. Meet at the park office before going out to clean up trees and brush, wrap kindling and make sure the park and its campsites are ready for the season. If you have them, bring gloves, rake, shovel, branch lopper and wheelbarrow. Volunteers will be entered into a drawing for park items.
Superior: A fundraiser for the Superior City Football Club is 3-6 p.m. at Empire Coffee, 1204 Tower Ave. $15 admission includes chili, music from Austin Castle and silent auction. Anyone can enter the chili cookoff.
Superior: Area churches sponsor a free community meal from 5:30-8 p.m. every Sunday at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 820 Belknap St.
Lake Nebagamon: Get help using your phone, tablet or laptop from 10-11 a.m. at the Imogene McGrath Memorial Library.
Solon Springs: Get help using your phone, tablet or laptop from 1-2 p.m. at the Joan Salmen Memorial Library.
Solon Springs: Douglas County's annual fish and wildlife spring hearing is at 6:30 p.m. at the Solon Springs Community Center. Discuss issues with the Wisconsin Conservation Congress and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and vote for county delegates to the conservation congress.
Solon Springs: National Weather Service Duluth holds a SKYWARN spotter class from 6-8 p.m. at the Douglas County Highway Operations Center, 7403 County Road E. Learn about the science of storms and how spotters help keep their communities safe. For a schedule of other classes in the region and virtual classes go to
weather.gov/dlh/skywarn.
Amnicon: The Old Brule Heritage Society holds its April general meeting starting at 6 p.m. with coffee and goodies at the Amnicon Town Hall, 8985E Highway 2. A musical program follows with one-man band Steve Solkela, and a short meeting follows the program. Everyone is invited to attend.
Superior: Storytime is 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Superior Public Library.
Superior: Get help using your phone, tablet or laptop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Superior Public Library.
Superior: Free memory and brain health screenings are offered first come, first served from 12-2 p.m. at the Superior Douglas County Family YMCA.
Superior: Play free bingo from 2-3 p.m. at the Lew Martin Senior Center, 1527 Tower Ave. Sponsored by Northwest Wisconsin Community Services Agency and Superior Public Library.
Superior: Embark Supported Employment invites people who have a disability to make friendship bracelets and socialize from 6-7:30 p.m. at 2320 Hill Ave. Call 715-392-6171 to RSVP.
Superior: The Alzheimer's Association presents a free program about the latest in Alzheimer's and dementia research at 10:30 a.m. at the Superior Public Library.
Superior: A support group for caregivers meets at 2 p.m. at the Superior Douglas County Family YMCA. Facilitated by Senior Connections and Aging and Disability Resource Center staff.
Superior: Learn about how to designate a power of attorney for health care and finances from 3-7 p.m. at Superior Public Library. The free event includes resources, witnesses available to sign documents and refreshments. Hosted by the library and Caregiver Coalition of Douglas County.
Superior: Great Lakes Elementary PTO hosts a movie night at 5:30 p.m. "Inside Out 2" begins at 6 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own chair. Concessions for sale.
Superior: Financial adviser Dean McCall will give a free talk on "The Path Toward Financial Well-Being" at 6 p.m. at the University of Wisconsin-Superior in the Yellowjacket Union Great Room. More information and registration at
//uwsuper.edu/DeanMcCall
.
Superior: Square Lake Film Festival holds a showcase of independent short films at 7:45 p.m. at Earth Rider Brewery's Cedar Lounge, 1715 N. Third St. Misisipi Mike performs before and after. $10 admission.