Fall festivals in Solon Springs and Oakland, purse bingo, senior center open house
Sep. 20—Superior: Learn the basics of astronomy 9-10:30 p.m. at Festival Park Barker’s Island with experts from Starry Skies North, DarkSky Wisconsin and the Arrowhead Astronomical Society.
Solon Springs: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 11405 S. First St., is holding a pancake breakfast and rummage sale. Church youth are holding the breakfast fundraiser from 8-11 a.m. The rummage sale is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church parking lot.
Superior: The Barker’s Island Farmers’ Market runs 8:45 a.m. to noon near the SS Meteor.
Superior: The Commemorative Air Force Lake Superior Squadron is holding a rummage sale at the Richard Bong Memorial Airport from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A variety of items will be for sale and proceeds will help restore WWII aircraft. Shoppers can also visit the squadron’s museum.
Solon Springs: The Little Gift House and Solon Springs Forward will host the 15th annual Fall Equinox Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with vendors along Main Street. The event will include presentations, music, games, local authors, a silent auction and more. Prior to the benefit, the North Country Trail Association Brule-St. Croix Chapter will make a round trip through Lucius Woods County Park then to Aden Creed Campsite, then return to the event. The 5 mile walk/hike/run will meet at Lucius Woods overflow parking at the corner of E. Main Street and South Fourth Street E. at 9 a.m. Donations of non-perishable food will be accepted. To donate an item for the silent auction, email
or call 715-378-4170.
Oakland: The town’s fall festival is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at town hall, 6152 S. County Road K. The event includes a car show, petting zoo, games, chili cookoff, food truck and music from Andy Hauswirth.
Maple: The Maple Memorial Cemetery Association will hold its annual fundraiser dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Maple Community Center, 11037 U.S. Highway 2. The menu includes pork loin, provided by Hursh Meats, buns, potato salad, coleslaw, beans and assorted salads, desserts and beverages. Cost is $15 for adults and teens, $8 for children 6-12, free for age 5 and under.
Superior: An adults-only purse bingo fundraiser for the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse is at noon at the Belgian Club, 3931 E. Second St. Cost is $40, cash only, at the door. Participants must be 18 and older to enter. There will be a wide variety of purses and wristlets by Michael Kors, Coach and Kate Spade. A cash bar, and $5 sloppy Joes will be available.
Superior: Storytime, with stories, songs and crafts, is at 10:30 a.m. at the Superior Public Library.
Superior: Michael Clark, certified investment management analyst, gives a free presentation about election-year investing at 5 p.m. at the Superior Public Library or via Zoom at
. RSVP requested to 715-394-8871 or [email protected].
Superior: The Duluth Superior Harbormasters is holding a recruitment night from 6-9 p.m. at Vintage Italian Pizza, 1201 Tower Ave. Join the all-male barbershop chorus for singing and free pizza.
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: Seniors are invited for ice cream and music from UW-Superior students from 12:15-2:15 p.m. at the Lew Martin Senior Center, 1805 N. 16th St.
Superior: A workshop for ages 55 and older about having “a purpose-driven life” is 2:30-4 p.m. at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. $10. More info and register at
Poplar: Peace Lutheran Church, 9523 E. U.S. Highway 2, is holding a harvest dinner from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The menu includes turkey breast, sides, beverage and dessert. Cost is $15 for most, $7 for ages 6-16 and free for ages 5 and under. To request takeout call 715-364-2593 and leave a message.
Superior: Jackets Vote, a program of the UW-Superior Link Center, and Braver Angels are inviting all to attend a community workshop called ‘Depolarizing Within’ from 5-8 p.m. in the Yellowjacket Union Great Rooms. the workshop is designed to foster skills dealing with political polarization. Hors d’oeuvres provided. More info and registration at
https://tinyurl.com/SuperiorDialogues
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Superior: University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Superior Adventures offers a guided paddle of the waters around Superior from 6-8 p.m. at Barkers Island. Cost is $10 and includes canoe or kayak, paddle and personal flotation device rental. Transportation to and from the landings can also be provided. Register at
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Superior: The Page Turners Book Club meets at 6 p.m. to discuss “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus.
Superior: The Barker’s Island Farmers’ Market runs 8:45 a.m. to noon near the SS Meteor.
Solon Springs: Celebrate North Country Trail Day and National Public Lands Day with a canoe paddle, potluck and history hike with the North Country Trail Association’s Brule-St. Croix Chapter. Meet at 10 a.m. at Palmer’s Landing, 10625 S. Palmers Landing, 4 miles northeast of Solon Springs on Highway A in the Brule River State Forest. Visit
for more information.
Summit: A soup dinner is offered at the Tri Lakes Community Center, 7872 S. County Road A. All-you-can eat soup, and dessert and beverage. $8 for ages 13 and up, $5 for ages 4-12 and free for ages 3 and under.
Danbury: Jordan Buck Day starts at 11 a.m. and commemorates the world record whitetail shot by James Jordan near his hometown of Danbury in 1914. Events include a parade at noon, craft show, an ice-less fishing contest, kids activities, an open house at the Danbury Fire Department, pinball tournaments, bingo, horse-drawn wagon rides and live music. Full schedule at
https://danburyfun.com/jordan-buck-day.
Superior: Storytime, with stories, songs and crafts, is at 10:30 a.m. at the Superior Public Library.
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: The Page Turners Book Club discusses “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride at 10:30 a.m. at the Superior Public Library.
Superior: Head to Wisconsin Point Lot 1 for a guided walk 3-5 p.m. to see some of the 2024 projects that are helping to maintain the resilience and habitat quality for people, birds and wildlife. Project sites are on the lake side and Allouez Bay. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are recommended to avoid poison ivy.
Superior: The Superior Fire Department will host a free child car seat check event 4-6 p.m. at headquarters station, 3326 Tower Ave.
Superior: The Salvation Army Superior hosts a free craft night and dinner for children and adults at 5 p.m. at 916 Hughitt Ave. RSVP by Sept. 26 to 715-394-7001 extension 101 or 102.
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: University of Wisconsin-Superior will showcase students in a Jazz Meets Rock concert at 7:30 p.m. in Thorpe Langley Auditorium in Old Main, 1710 Weeks Ave. The 1980s-themed concert features the UW-Superior Jazz Band and pep band, Full Metal Jackets, with vocals by Tanya Moore. Tickets are $5 for adults and free for students.
