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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.

Junior League 4th Annual Festival of Trees
Online Auction is Officially Open

Now 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).

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.

Mental Health Support Group

Thursdays, November 5th and 19th
5:00 to 7:00 PM
Miller Dwan Medical Center, 502 East 2nd Street

This is a free and confidential meeting for people who have mental illnesses.  Held in meeting rooms 1-3, Lobby level, Eastside near the auditorium.  For more information contact Nancy at 800-862-1799 or 612-331-6840.

"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.

Wirtanen Farm Bake Sale

Friday and Saturday, November 6th & 7th
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Colvin Town Hall, Markham, MN

All kinds of baked goodies for sale.  Stop by on your way to the hunting shack.  Lunch will also be served from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM or until it runs out.

Duluth Play Ground presents "Magic Village"

Friday, November 6th at 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 7th at 1:00 and 4:00 PM
The Play Ground, 11 East Superior Street

A funny and clean presentation of magic, ventriloquism and escapes.  Tickets are $5.00 at the door starting an hour before show time.  For information call 733-7555 or email magic286@msn.com.

Fall Musical
"You're a Good Man Charlie Brown"

November 6th to 15th
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sundays (November 8th and 15th) at 1:00 PM
Duluth Central School Auditorium

Admission: $5.00 for kids, students and seniors and $7:00 for adults.  Tickets are available at the door.

Superior Holiday Art & Craft Show

Saturday, November 7th
10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Superior Middle School, 3626 Hammond Avenue (Cafeteria)

Second annual. Shop the works of 24 local and regional artists working in clay, jewelry, fiber, photography, paintings/prints, wood and glass.  All the work is handmade by the participating artist, and a broad range of styles and prices will be available.  Also includes a raffle of artworks donated by the participating artists.  Proceeds will benefit the Superior Middle School and is presented by the SMS and the PTSA. Admission is free.  Plenty of free parking.  For more information, contact Karen Thompson at 715-398-5970.

"Living With Food Allergies"
Food Allergy Seminar & Resource Fair

Saturday, November 7th
8:00 AM registration to 12:30 PM
Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College, 2101 14th Street, Cloquet

Presenters include Dr. Allan Stillerman; Janelle Peterson and Nona Narvaez.  Topics include: Food Allergy Basics; Testing and Diagnosing; School and Daycare Safety; Dietary Issues; Emergency Procedures; Research of Potential Cures. There will also be food allergy product displays and a question and answer panel.  Registration cost is $25.00 per person; $35.00 per family.  Three (3) CEUs available for an additional charge of $30.00.  Confidential scholarships available. E-mail: grantwellness@iglide.net or phone 218-878-3339 with questions.

Faith Lutheran's Winter Wonderland
Bazaar & Bake Sale

Saturday, November 7th
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Maple Community Center, Highway 2, Maple, WI

Lunch and refreshments will be served by the youth group.  Matching funds from Thrivent Financial.

Women Rock Fundraiser

Saturday, November 7th
10:00 AM
Spirit Mountain, Proctor

A breast cancer hospital fundraiser where you can pamper yourself, shop and have fun.  Admission is $3.00.  Visit www.charterwomenrock.com for more information.

Northland Women's Policy Forum

Saturday, November 7th
12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM
Eveleth Campus of Mesabi Range College

This event is for anyone interested in learning about and discussing how local, state and federal policy affects us all.  the event is free and lunch is provided.  To register visit http://tinyurl.com/northwomen.  Agenda available at www.ocsw.leg.mn/ or by calling 1-800-662-5711, ext 423.  The event is sponsored by Office on the Economic Status of Women, Rural Women's Leadership Project, The White House Project, Mesabi Range College's PTK Honor Society, AEOA, the Blandin Foundation, and the Women's Foundation of Minnesota.

Lake Superior Writers
Pre-Holiday Book Fair and Reading

Saturday, November 7th
2:00 to 6:00 PM
Unitarian Universalist community space; 835 West College Street, Duluth

Get a jump-start on your holiday shopping ~ Listen to authors read samples from their works.  For more information e-mail charlene@clovervalleypress.com.

Old Fashioned Christmas Silent Auction

Saturday, November 7th
4:00 to 7:00 PM
Solon Springs Community Center, Business 53

Great Christmas gifts, good food and fun.  Sponsored by Our Saviors Lutheran Church.

Independent Film Night

Saturday, November 7th
4:00 to 10:00 PM
Zinema2, 222 East Superior Street, Duluth

IFP Minnesota and the new Zinema2 Theater will host a night of acclaimed Minnesota-made films.  The event will feature Duluth filmmakers at IFP's hit screening series Cinema Lounge (free admission), as well as the Duluth premier of Into Temptation(admission $10.00).  The directors of all the films will be in attendance for Q & A, as well as a reception (snacks and cash bar) following the screenings.

The night will also feature a "How to Apply" workshop from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, for the McKnight Fellowships in screenwriting and Filmmaking.  For more information visit www.llippold@ifpmn.org.

Hunters Dinner

Saturday, November 7th
5:30 to 7:30 PM
Bassett Town Hall, 1434 Town Line Road, Brimson, MN

Serving ham, scalloped potatoes, hot dishes, salads and homemade pies.  Adults $7.00; Children under 12 are $3.00.  Benefits the Bassett Congregational Church and the Brimson Fire and EMS.

Balsam Hunters Supper

Saturday, November 7th
5:00 to 8:00 PM
Balsam Hall on Scenic Hwy 7

Roast beef dinner.  Tickets available at the door.  Adults $8.00; Kids $4.00.  All proceeds go to the Balsam Volunteer Fire Department.

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.

Lefse Lessons

November 8th and 9th
Various times
First Lutheran Church, 1100 East Superior Street, Duluth

Days and times as follows: Sunday, November 8th - 2:00 to 5:00 PM; Monday, November 9th - 5:00 to 8:00 PM.

If you have your own equipment (lefse griddle, rolling pin and board) please bring them with you.  Please call the church office at 728-3668 to register. For questions regarding the lessons call Bea Ojakangas at 721-3026.  All lefse made will be served at the Lutefisk Dinner on Wednesday, December 2nd.

American Cancer Society
Relay for Life - Early Bird Kick Off

Monday, November 9th
6:00 PM
Holy Cross Church, 410 North Arlington Avenue, Duluth

Duluth/Hermantown Woman of Today Meet

Monday, November 9th
7:00 PM
2501 Woodland Avenue (basement), Duluth

Monthly meeting.  New members are welcome.

Free Medical Clinic

Wednesdays, November 11th and 25th
1:00 to 4:00 PM
Lake Superior Life Care Center, 101 West Second Street, Duluth, Room 109

Services include non-emergency medical care for men, women and children.  Call 218-727-3399 for an appointment.

Duluth's Veterans' Memorial Hall November Events

On Wednesday, November 11th the Duluth Veterans; Memorial Hall invites the 27,000 military service members, past and present of Northeast Minnesota to the Veterans' Day March starting at the Duluth Armory, followed by a ceremony. Event is free and open to the public.  Duluth Grill and Applebee's are offering free meals to veterans who marched.  For more information call Durbin Keeney at 218-722-8763.

On Thursday, November 19th the public is invited to the Cold War Veterans' Remembrance Dinner, beginning a 5:00 PM. in the Great Hall of the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center (the Depot). The keynote speaker will be Ray Klosowski, past commander of the 148th Fighter Wing.  Tickets are $35.00, with the dinner prepared by the Arrowhead Professional Chefs Association.  Tickets can be purchased at the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center.  Proceeds from the event will help support the Veterans' Memorial Hall program.  For more information contact dhartman@vets-hall.org.

Veteran's Day Program

Wednesday, November 11th
2:00 PM
Northwestern Middle School, 10555 East U.S. Highway 2, Poplar, WI

Please join us as we celebrate Veteran's Day.  With student speakers, songs, skits and a special message from Senator Robert Jauch. Sponsored by the Northwestern Middle School Encore Team.