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Union Gospel Mission
Thanksgiving Baskets

November until Thanksgiving (November 26th)
Union Gospel Mission

Once again, the Union Gospel Mission will be giving out Thanksgiving baskets to needy families in the Northland.  Many parents aren't able to provide a complete turkey dinner for their children because of financial difficulties so we try to help them by providing all the necessities for dinner.  This can be an enormous undertaking, but with help we can provide 250 baskets to needy families.  Donations are needed!  Any donations, whether food or monies, will be greatly appreciated.  The items we need to complete the food baskets include: turkeys, dressing, cranberries, butter, canned veggies, and pies.  If you would like to make a donation, please bring it to the United Gospel Mission or call us at 722-1196 and we will pick it up.

UW Superior
November Events

November 2nd to 22nd
UW Superior

For more information about these and other events visit www.uwsuper.edu/news. November 2nd to 20th: Mel Olson Retrospective: A Lifetime Collection of Art, at the Kruk Gallery in the Holden Fine Arts Center.  A free reception will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, November 12th.  Call 715-394-8391 for more information and other hours.

November 4th: The UW-Superior, Superior High School and the Superior Middle School orchestras perform together at 7:00 PM in Thorpe Langley Auditorium in Old Mail.  Free.  Call 715-394-8115 for more information.

November 6th: The region's top high school singers perform together in the Chorfest Honor Choir at 7:00 PM in Thorpe Langley.  Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for seniors and students.  Call 715-394-8115

November 12th through 22nd:  University Theatre 2009-2010 season opener, "The Crucible" in Manion Theater in the Holden Fine Arts Center.  Performances are at 7:30 PM, except Sunday, November 22nd performance is at 1:00 PM.  Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors and students, and $2.00 for US-Superior students with valid student identification.  Groups of 10 or more are $6.00 per person.  For more information or to reserve tickets, call the Box Office at 715-394-8380.

Junior League 4th Annual Festival of Trees
Only 3 days left for Online Auction

To November 22nd.

Let the bidding begin.  Visit www.juniorleagueduluth.org to place your bid.  Tell your friends.

Also don't miss the 22nd Annual Festival of Trees, the Northland's largest holiday arts & crafts show, Saturday, November 21st and Sunday the 22nd at the DECC (new location).

Salvation Army Volunteer Opportunities

November and December

Adopt a Family & Angel Tree - November and December
Bell Ringing, individuals, families or groups - November 13th - December 24th
Toyland Express - November 23rd - December 22nd
Gift Wrap Booth, Miller Hill Mall - December 1st - 24th
Food and Toy Distribution - December 18th, 21st and 22nd
Yarn Donations and Mittens for kids and teens - anytime

Interested in volunteering in one of the above opportunities, call 218-722-7934, Jill at ext. 114 or June at ext. 101 or visit www.saduluth.org for more information.

"Cold Feet - a new musical"

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
October 23rd - November 22nd
Midi Theater, Fitger's Complex, 600 E Superior Street, Duluth

Think cold. Snow.  Four guys with a bar a band and a solemn vow never to marry. Scooter, Skeeter, Franklin and Jimbo invite you down to Leonard's Bar for an evening/afternoon of laughter and fun as they navigate the choppy waters of bachelorhood.  Great comedy, fun music and totally hilarious!

Dinner Theater - Friday & Saturday, 6:30 PM dinner seating, 8:00 PM show, $41.00 includes tax, tip & dessert.  Sunday, 12:30 brunch seating, 2:00 PM show, $31.00 includes tax, tip & dessert.  Special price opening weekend! October 23, 24 & 25 only: $2.50 off each Dinner or Brunch ticket.  Show only ticket $16.00.  At the door or call Peggy White at 218-525-2045.

Duluth Gospel Tabernacle presents
"Love Sent a Wonderful Life"

Wednesday, November 18th to Sunday November 22nd
Wednesday - Saturday at 7:00 PM; Sunday at 2:00 PM
Duluth Gospel Tabernacle, 1515 West Superior Street, Duluth

Adapted from the movie classic "It's a Wonderful Life". Admission is free.  Bring your family and friends.  For more information, call 722-1928.

Country Crossroads Craft and Bake Sale

Thursday - Saturday, November 19th-21st
Hours vary each day
Lakeview Christian Academy, 155 West Central Entrance Duluth

This event attracts vendors from across the upper midwest and features everything from handbags to body wraps.  Hours are as follows:  November 19th from 1:00 to 6:00 PM; from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on November 20th and 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM on November 21st.  For more information, or to find out how to rent a booth, call 723-8844.

Someone Cares - A Retreat for Women

Friday, November 20th and Saturday, November 21st
9:30 PM on Friday and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday
McCabe Renewal Center, 2125 Abbotsford Avenue, Duluth

This retreat dedicated to supporting military moms, partners, grandmas, aunties, sisters-all those women with heart connections to men and women soldiers who presently serve or have served in the armed forces of this country.

Facilitators include: Sr. Jean Maher, Jane Haubrich Casperson, Lynn Brasgala and Fr. Tom Foster.  Suggested donation: $80.00, includes Friday evening dinner, one overnight stay and all meals on Saturday.  Scholarships are available.  No one will be turned away due to inability to pay.  Call 724-5266 to register or email McCabeCenter@msn.com.

To Herald a Season of Family Fun! 
Santa Claus is Coming to the Miller Hill Mall

Saturday, November 21st
8:00 AM
Old Country Buffet

To celebrate Santa's arrival, Miller Hill Mall will be offering shoppers the opportunity to enjoy Breakfast With Santa at Old Country Buffet from 8:00 to 10:00 AM.  Children 12 years old and younger will receive a free breakfast with a paid adult.  There will be prize drawings and a visit from Santa.

After breakfast Santa will settle into his outpost in the mall's Old Navy Court to hear the wishes of children of all ages who stop by for a visit and photo with Santa, beginning at 10:00 AM on the 21st, and continuing during mall hours until Christmas Eve at 4:00 PM.  For additional information visit www.miller-hill-mall.com.

Holiday Extravaganza Craft Show

Saturday, November 21st
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Beaver Bay Community Center

Bayside's Bountiful Boutique

Saturday, November 21st
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Bayside Baptist Church, corner of New York and Belknap in Superior

Held on the opening day of the Wisconsin deer hunting season, the fifth annual Boutique is sponsored by the Ukraine Mission Team of Bayside Baptist Church.  For more information call the office 715-394-6002 or visit www.baysidesuperior.org.

Inter-Faith Care Centers
Annual Holiday Bazaar & Craft Sale

Saturday, November 21st
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
811 - Third Street, Carlton MN

Many vendors to visit.  Lunch for sale.  Proceeds go to Resident Council.  Call Roxanne at 218-384-8404 for more information.

Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, November 21st
9:00 AM to Noon
Bethel Lutheran Church, 29th and Washington Avenue, Scanlon

Quilts, crafts, baked goods, gifts and more.

Animal Allies Open House
featuring Holiday Pet Photos

Saturday and Sunday, November 21st and 22nd
12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM
Animal Allies, 4006 Airport Road, Duluth

Open house featuring holiday photos with your pet, a low-cost microchip clinic, reduced adoption fees, family activities and more.  Call 218-722-5341 or visit www.animalallies.net for more information.

4th Annual Festival of the Season

Saturday, November 21st
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Duluth Farmer's Market, 14th Avenue East and 3rd Street, Duluth

Local crafters, Christmas wreaths, jams, jelly, pasties, syrup, and wild rice.  All local vendors.  Dress warm! For more information contact Lois Hoffbauer at 218-591-0632 or email: doug@farmerdoug.com.

Northern Lights Nordic Ski Club
Annual Ski Shop

Saturday, November 21st
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Itasca Trail Sports, 316 NE 4th Street, Grand Rapids

Anyone interested in selling their used x-country ski and related equipment, should bring it to the store on Saturday morning.  Ski club members will help with pricing of equipment and will help fit equipment to buyers needs.  There will also be close-out skis and other new gear available for sale. Northern Lights Nordic Ski Club's mission is to promote cross-coundry skiing as a healthful family activity. the ski club keeps a portion of the sales as part of their annual fund raiser.  For more information about the Ski Swap or the ski club contact Peter Friedlieb at 218-326-8971.

Family Art Hour

Friday, November 20th
2:00 to 4:00 PM
Tweed Museum of Art, 1201 Ordean Court, UMD

Geared for children ages 5 to 10 and their families.  Art Activities, games and snacks.  Free and open to the public.  Call 726-8527 for additional information.

Susan Schug Benefit

Saturday, November 21st
12 Noon to 5:00 PM
Sideline's Sports Bar, 217 West Lake Street, Chisholm

In February of 2009 Susan Schug, wife of Robert Schug, was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer that spread to her brain.  She is now on oxygen 24/7 and her cancer has returned.  She is currently undergoing treatment for lesions in her liver.  Benefit is to help raise funds toward Susan's fight against lung cancer.

Rigatoni meal, bake sale and silent auction will be part of this event.  Price for meal is $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for children.  Soda, coffee and punch are available for purchase at $1.00 per beverage.  If you cannot attend and would like to make a monetary donation you may send it to Susan Schug, c/o First National Bank, PO Box 547/101 West Lake Street, Chisholm 55719.  For more information contact Amanda Schug at 218-750-0494.

Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for Hanna Benoit

Sunday, November 22nd
12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM
Cook School, Cook MN

Hanna was hospitalized in Duluth in Oct due to extensive blood clots in three different areas in her brain.  No conclusion as to how she got them or where they came from.  A Spaghetti dinner, silent auction and bucket raffle will be held in Cook this Sunday.  There will also be an auction for a 2006 Mustang.  Minimum bid starts at $13,000.

American Bank in Cook has set up a benefit account in Hanna's name.  For anyone that would like to donate they can donate at any of the American Bank locations. If you have questions regarding the event call 320-493-3872.

A Service of Special Music & Potluck

Sunday, November 22nd
9:30 AM
Faith Lutheran Church, 52nd Avenue East and Glenwood Street, Duluth

Special Music lead by Paul and Darlene Peterson and son Matt.  Followed by a potluck.  Everyone is welcome.

Mesabi Community Band Fall Concert

Sunday, November 22nd
2:30 PM
United in Christ Lutheran Church, 201 Station 44 Road, Eveleth

The program will feature pianist Bert Needham in Highlights from "Ragtime", Quality Plus, Le Voltigeur, along with several more selections for an enjoyable afternoon of music.  Admission is $5.00 with children twelve and under free.  Refreshments will be served after the concert.  Members of the band come from all over the Range area, including Ely, Hibbing, Penguilly, Chisholm, Virginia, Aurora and Eveleth.

Floodwood's Christmas Shopping Night

Monday, November 23rd
3:00 to 8:00 PM
Starting at the Downtown Fair Center on Main Street, Floodwood

Get an early start on your Christmas shopping at Floodwood's 7th Annual Christmas Shopping Night. Vendors from the Northland area will be selling Christmas crafts, cosmetics, apparel, woodworking and much, much more at several locations.  Local stores will also be open with holiday bargains.

Kids, bring your lists for Santa.  There will be caroling and pictures with Santa and free gift wrapping provided for items purchased that evening.  Sponsored by the Floodwood Business and Community Partnership.  Call 218-476-3210 for more information.

Project Reach Out Presentation

Monday, November 23rd
5:30 to 6:30 PM
Superior Public Library, Superior, WI

Project Reach Out, along with The National Runaway Switchboard and The National Network for Youth, presents a free informational meeting to raise awareness of runaway and homeless youth in our area.  Refreshments will be served.  Open to the public.  Questions: Call Rachael at 715-395-6427 or Jacqui at 715-395-6428.  You can also visit www.runaway.org.

"A Fairlawn Christmas"

Monday, November 23rd to Thursday, December 31st
Time vary with event
Fairlawn Mansion & Museum, 906 East 2nd Street, Superior

Gardeners transform Fairlawn into a Victorian Forest.  As the dust settles, it is clear the house is ready for the dozens of events and hundreds of visitors it will see during "A Fairlawn Christmas".  Some events on the agenda follow:
Guided Holiday Tours, November 23 to December 31st, Tickets are $8.00 for Adults, $6:50 seniors and students, children under 6 are free.  Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Holiday Sampler, Wednesday, December 2nd, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Tuesday Night Open House with Live Chamber Music, Tuesdays, Dec 8, 15, 22, & 29
Children's Christmas at Fairlawn, Sunday, December 6th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, Free.
Holiday Ornament Workshop, Sunday, December 6th
Holiday Luncheon and Musicale, Tuesday, December 15th, Noon to 2:00 PM
North Shore Sounds, (Women's Barbershop Chorus), Thursday, December 17th, 7:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Admission and no reservation necessary.
A Christmas Candle-Readers Theater, Sunday, December 20th, 3:00 PM
Call the Museum at 715-394-5712 with questions and for more information, or visit www.superiorpublicmuseums.org.

Holiday Portrait Session
Harbor City International School

Monday, November 23rd
4:00 to 8:00 PM
Harbor City International School, 332 West Michigan Street, Duluth

Come get your family holiday photographs in front of our backdrops.  We will give you a CD with your photos on them.  A suggested donation of $10.00 is welcomed to help support students who are raising money for a trip to Berlin, Germany.  While waiting for your photo CD listen to some wonderful Jazz music.  Call Carol at 218-724-7574 with questions.