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Cornucopia Farmers Market

Thursday, Sept. 2 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Cornucopia Beach, Cornucopia WI.

Enjoy the Cornucopia Farmers Market under the Willow Trees at the beach by the artesian well just off of State Hwy 13. You will find a wide range of seasonal vegetables and fruits, maple syrup, honey, baked goods, fermented veggies, fruit preserves, soaps, dried herbs and teas, local crafts and much more! Contact: Jennifer Sauter Sargent jennifer@sauter.com www.cornucopiawisconsin.net

 

15th Annual Apostle Islands Lighthouse Celebration

Thursday, Sept. 2 through Saturday, Sept. 11
Bayfield & Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, City Dock, Bayfield WI.

Special narrated cruises featuring views or tours of the historic Apostle Islands lighthouses. Visiting artists and authors, Park Service lectures, Keeper's Reunion Day and photography contest. Reservations recommended.

Contact: Keeper of the Light info@keeperofthelight.net 800-779-4487  http://www.lighthousecelebration.com

 

Farmers' Market and Craft Event

Every Saturday August 14 through October 2
9:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Lakeside Lester Park Community Club, 106 N. 54th Ave. E. in Duluth

A neighborhood weekly sale of farm/garden produce, specialty food items and crafts. Rain or Shine. Call 525-0845 for more information.

 

15th annual Apostle Islands Lighthouse Celebration

Wednesday, August 25th to September 11th
Bayfield, WI

This extraordinary event features special lighthouse cruises and tours of the historic Apostle Islands lighthouses, visiting artists and authors, keeper's reunion day and dinner, photography contest, and park service lectures.  The Ultimate lighthouse cruise is a must for any lighthouse enthusiast!  Travel past Sand, Raspberry, Outer, Michigan, Devils, and Long Island lighthouses, while hearing tales of lighthouse legends, and shipwrecks from your Captain.  Call (800) 779-4487 or visit www.lighthousecelebration.com.

 

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

Wednesday, September 1st
Central School, Grand Rapids

Registration is from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Walk begins at 5:00 p.m.
Reception to follow Walk.

Join the Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence.  One in three women has experienced sexual violence in her lifetime.  Please provide your own creative,  fun women's shoes.  For more information, please call:  Itasca Alliance Against Sexual Assault at 218-326-5008 or the Advocates for Family Peace at 218-326-0388.

 

Bayfield Fall Harvest Celebration

Wednesday, September 1st to Sunday, October 31st
Bayfield, WI

Bayfield is proud to present a spectacle of fall color and quaint harvest decor throughout this small historic fishing village located on the shores of Lake Superior.  Come celebrate the bounty of the season with apple picking, apple cider and wine sampling, Ghost Walking Tours, fall harvest food specials, autumn lodging packages, hiking, biking, golfing, fishing, sailing and more.  Visitors will enjoy events like the Apostle Islands Cruises and the Lighthouse Celebration, a Scarecrow Building Workshop, Bayfield's 49th annual Apple Festival, the Madeline Island Fall Festival, and the WhistleStop fall classic marathon.  Call (800)447-4094 or visit www.bayfield.org for information.

 

The Range Fiberart Guild Meeting

Thursday, September 2 at 6:30 pm
3rd floor activity room of the Convalescent Unit at the VRMC

We will be discussing classes, study groups, and Land of the Loon for the upcoming year. Please bring your summer projects to share. Refreshments will be served. Everyone with an interest in the fiber arts is invited to attend. Dues are only $10 per person per year.

 

Annual Labor Day Weekend Brat Feed
Proceeds to benefit the Glidden Fire Department

Friday, September 3 at 4:00 p.m.
Glidden Fire Hall, Glidden, WI

The menu includes: Brats, hotdogs, other meats, salads, beans, desserts, coffee and pop.  Music will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Take part in the 50/50 raffle.

 

Freedom Celebration

Saturday, September 11 from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Bayside Baptist Church, corner of New York and Belknap, Superior.

Bring your lawn chair and picnic basket for this free outdoor concert. The Lake Effects and other musical guests will present an afternoon of hope and encouragement with uplifting gospel and patriotic music. Concessions available. In case of rain the concert will be held inside the church.

 

150th year Sesquicentennial Celebration

Saturday, September 11 from Noon until 6:00 pm.
Mooney Memorial Ball Park, Gordon

Bring the entire family – and your extended family – as a picnic and many family-oriented activities are planned. Games and activities for the kids and adults!  A picnic lunch will be offered (free will donation) as well as live music all day. Don’t forget your lawn chairs or picnic blanket.  For additional information, please contact Pam at 715-699-2927 or visit  www.gordonwi.us.com/150yrs.htm for additional details.

 

Nashwauk United Methodist Women’s Fall Salad Luncheon

Saturday, September 11th
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Social Hall, 230 Third Street in Nashwauk

A variety of salads will be served along with rolls, bars, cold beverage and coffee. $6.00 Donation. There will be door prizes and cards, dishcloths and dinner napkins will be on sale.

 

Harvest Dinner

Saturday, September 11th
From 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church, 11416 E 1st Street N, Lake Nebagamon

Come join us for a roast beef dinner and silent quilt auction.  $8.00 for adults, $3.50 for children ages 6-12, ages 5 and under are free.

 

2010 Walk To Defeat ALS

Saturday, September 11th
Olcott Park, N. 9th Ave West, Virginia

Each year, the Walk to Defeat ALS brings communities together in the fight against Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.  Walk starts at 10:00 a.m.

Refreshments, Music, Door Prizes, T-Shirts for those who register for the walk in advance. Open to the Public. Make up your own walk team, or join a team already registered. Register ONLINE: walktodefeatals.org Register by PHONE: 1-888-672-0484 For more information, please contact: The ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter 333 N. Washington Ave. Suite #105 Minneapolis, MN 55401 1-888-672-0484

 

“Back To Church” Sunday

Sunday, September 12th at 10:30 am.
The Duluth Gospel Tabernacle, 1515 West Superior Street

Please join us on at our Contemporary Worship service. Enjoy great worship music and our Praise Kids Choir will be singing. We have a staffed nursery and children’s church for the kids. Bring the whole family!  Call the church office at 722-1928 for more information.

 

Start of Sunday School Celebration

Sunday, September 12th at 10:00 am
Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2310 E 4th Street, Duluth

We are sailing into Sunday school with programs for preschool through sixth grade youth! Registration starts at 9:30am and Sunday School and the church service are at 10:00 am. Following the service, please join us for a Sunday brunch! All are welcome! , Call the office with any questions at 218-724-8503 or check out our website at pilgrimduluth.org

 

2nd Annual Car Show and Burger Basket Fundraiser w/ Silent Auction
To raise money and awareness to find a cure for ALS, also known as, ' Lou Gehrigs Disease'.

Sunday, September 12th
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Burger Basket Fundraiser and Silent Auction:
The BrickYard Bar & Grill, 408 E. Howard Street, Hibbing

Car Show:
Cruise starting at 6:00 p.m. the night before on Howard Street. Car Show on Howard Street. Howard Street will be closed off for parking of registered vehicles of the car show. Special Guest appearance by the MN Viking Cheerleaders. Open to the Public. Call Alan @ 218-207-9516 for more info. Proceeds and Donations go to the ALS Association, MN Chapter


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