Community Calendar:
Jul. 25—Superior: Smash Mouth performs at 5 p.m. at Mont du Lac Resort. Tickets are $29 at mdlresort.com.
Superior: Vets on Lake Superior will take veterans out for a day of fishing off of Barkers Island, followed by a fish fry. Interested veterans should call 715-395-1331.
Superior: The Barker's Island Farmers' Market runs 8:45 a.m. to noon near the SS Meteor.
Iron River: The 60th anniversary Blueberry Festival includes a youth tractor pull at 9 a.m., rides, food, games and more from 10-8, live music from 1-10:30, pie-eating contest at 2, and fireworks at 9:20 p.m. Details at irlions.com.
Superior: Motorcyclists are invited to join the 15th annual Vets Ride, which leaves the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center at noon. Cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple and proceeds go the Historical Center and the Dairyland Outdoor Veterans Retreat. The ride will stop at the Iron River VFW, Bridge's and Patti's Dockside in Lake Nebagamon, and ends at Log Cabin Tavern in South Range.
Lakeside: Tours of the Davidson Windmill, Eskolin House and Blueberry Depot at 7890 Old State Highway 13 will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members of the Old Brule Heritage Society will also host a bake sale.
Superior: LoCash performs at 5 p.m. at Mont du Lac Resort. Tickets are $39 at mdlresort.com.
Solon Springs: Them Coulee Boys performs at 7 p.m. at the Lucius Woods Performing Arts Center. Their four-part harmony blends folk, bluegrass, rock and punk. Tickets are $15 at lwmusic.org.
Lake Nebagamon: A pancake brunch is planned 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11416 First St. N. All-you-can-eat pancakes, toppings, sausage and drinks included. Takeout available. Cost is $6 for adults and teens, $3 for children ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and under.
Iron River: The 60th anniversary Blueberry Festival includes rides, food, games and more from noon to 6 p.m., parade at 12:15 p.m. live music from 1-p.m., pie-eating contest at 2, and cardboard boat races at 4:30. Details at irlions.com.
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 and songs.
Superior: Hear about the need for foster care providers in Douglas County from 5-7 p.m. at the Superior Public Library. Learn about the requirements to become a foster parent and ask questions.
Superior: Gates to the Head of the Lakes Fair open at 5 p.m. Meat bingo is at 6:30 p.m. and races at 7 p.m. Free admission.
Superior: The library is hosting a Lord of the Rings trivia contest at 6 p.m. Participate individually or form a fellowship and compete against other fans of the Tolkien books and film adaptations. Participate in person at the library or join virtually via Zoom by going to
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Superior: Stars Go Dim, a Christrian pop rock band performs at 8 p.m. at Central Assembly of God, 3000 Hammond Ave. Opening act is Presence Music. Freewill offering accepted.
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: Gates to the Head of the Lakes Fair open at 4 p.m. Rafe Carlson and Confederate RailRoad perform in the grandstand starting at 5:45 p.m. Admission is $15 for most adults, $10 for seniors and children ages 5-17, free for younger children.
Superior: John and Andy, an acoustic duo, perform music from the '50s to now 6-8 p.m. at Kelly Park, 711 Grand Ave., during Bayside Sounds Around Town summer concert series.
Superior: "The Mammoth Hunter" visits the Superior Public Library at 2 p.m. to share how our Ice Age ancestors survived. Free and open to all ages.
Superior: Gates to the Head of the Lakes Fair open at 3 p.m. Douglas County Mafia and The Kentucky Headhunters perform in the grandstand starting at 5:45 p.m. Livestock auction is at 7 p.m. Admission is $15 for most adults, $10 for seniors and children ages 5-17, free for younger children.
Superior: The Superior Fire Department hosts a free child car seat check event 4-6 p.m. at headquarters station, 3326 Tower Ave.
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 Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center kicks off a new speaker series at 6:30 p.m. Gary Powers Jr., son of famed American U-2 spy plane pilot Francis Gary Powers, will present his research and dispel misinformation about his father, who was captured by the KGB during the Cold War.
Superior: Members of the Wisconsin PEO Chapter AD-BG are lining up for a mobile rummage sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1924 Wyoming Ave. Treasures can be found in trunks, backseats and tailgates to raise money for the International Peace Scholarship Program. There will also be a bake sale with special pay-what-you-can deals.
Superior: Gates to the Head of the Lakes Fair open at 3 p.m. Family Farm Day is 3-6 p.m., Midwest All-Star Wrestling show is at 6 p.m., Born Too Late performs at 6:30 p.m. and races are at 7 p.m. Admission is $15 for most adults, $10 for seniors and children ages 5-17, free for younger children.
Lake Nebagamon: A fundraiser for the Imogene McGrath Memorial Library is 6-8 p.m. on the deck of Bridge's Bar. The event includes auctions and free hot dogs and chips.
Superior: The Superior Senior High Class of 1971 holds a 53-year reunion from 4-10 p.m. at VIP Pizza, 1201 Tower Ave. Classmates and spouses are welcome to this no-charge event. RSVP requested but not required on the Superior Senior High School Class of 1971 Facebook page.
Superior: Billings Park Days includes a car show from 4-7 p.m., music from DeepWater Music youth bands from 4-7:30 p.m. on the main stage and from Hell Cat at 8 p.m. at Charlie Brown's Bar, and fireworks at dusk at the Billings Park Civic Center. More info at
Superior: Billings Park Days include a craft festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., one-block parade at 10 a.m., kids carnival from 11-3 in the parking lot of Jimmy's Saloon, Smooch a Pooch Dog Show at 11:30 a.m. on the main stage, a cornhole tournament at noon, music from Shane Nelson from 1-3 p.m. on the main stage and music from Moonshine Prophets at Jimmy's Saloon. More info at
Superior: The Barker's Island Farmers' Market runs 8:45 a.m. to noon near the SS Meteor.
Superior: Members of the Wisconsin PEO Chapter AD-BG are lining up for a mobile rummage sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1924 Wyoming Ave. Treasures can be found in trunks, backseats and tailgates to raise money for the International Peace Scholarship Program. There will also be a bake sale with pay-what-you-can deals.
Superior: Dove HealthCare Superior is holding a yard sale, plus games and hot dogs and brats, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1800 New York Ave. Proceeds help fund games and outings for the residents.
Superior: The annual remembrance ceremony in the Children's Memorial Garden in Billings Park is at 11 a.m. and includes dedication of new pavers.
Superior: Gates to the Head of the Lakes Fair open at noon. Family Farm Day is 12-3 p.m. Kids demo derby is at 6 p.m. and demo derby and 7 p.m. Booty and the Hoefish perform at 7 p.m. Admission is $15 for most adults, $10 for seniors and children ages 5-17, free for younger children.
Superior: The Mixed Martial Arts Summer Beatdowns fights start at 6 p.m. in the Superior Curling Club facility on the Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds. Cost is $30 standing or $40 for seats, plus $5 discounted entry into the fair. Get tickets on
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or at Inner Strength Martial Arts.
Solon Springs: The Whitesidewalls Rock 'n Roll Revue performs at 7 p.m. at the Lucius Woods Performing Arts Center. The band plays doo-wop and classic rock and roll. Tickets are $15 at lwmusic.org.