Northland Community Events
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Sunday, November 10 – Saturday, November 16
- Wednesday, November 13 – The Senior LinkAge Line will offer two classes covering health care fraud, waste & abuse prevention from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. and from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how to detect and report potential errors, fraud, and abuse; review potential fraud and scams targeting older adults, learn how to read their Medicare paperwork, learn how to protect their Medicare beneficiary number, and how to protect/detect/report Medicare scams and fraud. This presentation includes information from the Senior Medicare Patrol, a federal education and prevention program. This class is offered online using the Microsoft Teams meeting platform. You must pre-register by going to: www.arrowheadaging.org/classes-workshops-trainings or by calling the Senior LinkAge Line at 800.333.2433. In partnership with the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging.
- Wednesday, November 13 – Public meeting for the upcoming West Superior Street reconstruction project at Clyde Iron Works Malting Building, 2907 Helm Street in Duluth from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. City staff and the design team will be available to discuss the projectand gather feedback throughout
the open house. Details at https://www.wdio.com/front-page/local-news/public-meeting-duluth-west-superior-street-reconstruction/ - Thursday, November 14 – Saturday, November 16 – The Hermantown High School Drama Club announces their production of Little Shop of Horrors at the Hermantown High School Auditorium, 4335 Hawk Circle Drive. Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are: $10 Adults, $5 Students. Reserved seating purchased at hhstheatre.ludus.com.
- Friday, November 15 – Sevenwinds Casino presents The Oak Ridge Boys’ Farewell Tour. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show at 7 p.m. General admission $67 Advanced, $87 day of. Reserved seating $87 advanced $107 day of. Details: https://www.sevenwindscasino.com/
- Saturday, November 16 – Asian Nightlife Under the Stars at the Kirby Ballroom. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. $12 for UMD students, $15 non UMD students and faculty. The cultural show theme is bringing the community together, with local Asian restaurants and a fashion show. There will be other performances from students as well.
- Saturday, November 16 – 249th Marine Corp Birthday at Valentini’s in Chisholm with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. There will be a program to follow. Pre-registration is recommended. Email magnussonc@yahoo.com or call/text 218.969.7137.
- Saturday November 16 – Tervetuloa! You are invited to the Ladies of Kaleva 55th Annual “Holiday Bazaar” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Historic Kaleva Hall, 125 3rd St. N. in Virginia. It’s holiday fun for the whole family with Finnish Pulla, Lastu, Bakery, Joulu Tori (Christmas Market), homemade candies, Handcrafts, Jewelry, Kaleva Coffee and much more. Everyone is Welcomed. https://www.facebook.com/KalevaHall
- Saturday, November 16 – Yarn Harbor’s Warm Up the City event. Donated hats, mittens and scarves will be distributed in a “yarn bomb” fashion around Duluth. If you would like to participate, you can drop off handmade or purchased items at Yarn Harbor by November 11. All items will be labeled with a tag that reads “I am not lost! I need a good home. If you need me, please take me home with you.” You can help distribute on November 16. Meet at Yarn Harbor at 9 a.m. It will only take about an hour. Call at 218-724-6432 or send us an email at wool@yarnharborduluth.com.
- Saturday, November 16 – University of Wisconsin-Superior students will prepare various international dishes at the World Kitchen Cooking Demonstration from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 820 Belknap Street in Superior. UW-Superior international students will demonstrate how recipes from their country or culture are prepared. Attendees can enjoy international food and can meet others from different countries. This event is organized by the World Student Association and the International Student Success Office at UW-Superior. Tickets, available at the door, are $10 for adults and $5 for children 6 to 12.
- Now through Saturday, November 23 – Singer-songwriter Gaelynn Lea and storyteller-playwright Kevin Kling combine
their talents in an original musical fable, ‘Invisible Fences.’ This production blends their internationally-renowned skills in music and storytelling to create an intimate show that is rich in the wit and wisdom inherent in Disability Culture. Every performance will have ASL interpretation as well as projected captioning. There will also be narrated audio descriptions at the beginning of each scene to help blind and low-vision audience members better place themselves in the worlds we are creating. Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. At Zeitgeist Teatro, 222 E Superior St. in Duluth.
Sunday, November 17 – Saturday, November 23
- Wednesday, November 20 – Antique Appraisal at the Depot. This is a free event at the St. Louis County Depot, 506 West Michigan Street in Duluth. The St. Louis County Historical Society has arranged for Denny Mager of Northern Specialty, an expert in antique appraisal to be available from noon – 3PM in the rotunda.The public may bring up to two items per person for an informal oral identification and evaluation. Please arrive before 2:30 PM to register in person. Visit https://www.wdio.com/other-news/antique-appraisals-continue-at-the-depot/ for additional details on this and future events.
- Through Saturday, November 23 – Singer-songwriter Gaelynn Lea and storyteller-playwright Kevin Kling combine
their talents in an original musical fable, ‘Invisible Fences.’ This production blends their internationally-renowned skills in music and storytelling to create an intimate show that is rich in the wit and wisdom inherent in Disability Culture. Every performance will have ASL interpretation as well as projected captioning. There will also be narrated audio descriptions at the beginning of each scene to help blind and low-vision audience members better place themselves in the worlds we are creating. Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. With a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10th. At Zeitgeist Teatro, 222 E Superior St. in Duluth. - Thursday, November 21 – Sunday, November 23 – Hibbing High School will perform their fall musical, Disney’s Freaky Friday at the Hibbing High School Auditorium, 800 E 21st Street in Hibbing. Tickets are available at the door. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
- Saturday, November 23 – Purse Bingo to benefit the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, Inc. at the Belgian Club, 3931 E. 2nd St. in Superior. $40 per bingo package. Up to 12 games. Doors open at 11 a.m. and 12 noon start. There will be a wide variety of purses and wristlets by Michael Cors, Coach and Kate Spade. Cash only! 18+ to enter. There will be a cash bar. $5 walking tacos. First come, first serve. 230 maximum capacity. Additional details at casda.org
Sunday, November 24 – Saturday, November 30
- Saturday, November 30 – The American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) and Indigenous First Art & Gift Shop will host their annual winter market, “Biboon Bimaadiziwin: Winter Good Life” from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center, 212 W. 2nd Street in Duluth. The market features over 25 small, local and regional Indigenous and BIPOC businesses, artists, entrepreneurs, food producers, jewelry and fashion designers & more! Elders and those who have accessibility needs are invited to shop between 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. An ugly sweater competition will be held at 12 p.m. and all attendees are welcome to participate.
Sunday, December 1 – Saturday, December 7
- Wednesday, December 4 – Head of the Lakes United Way’s Winter Day of Caring. The Day of Caring is a community-wide event where hundreds of volunteers complete projects for local non-profit agencies. Not only does Day of Caring provide non-profits with valuable resources, it is also a great opportunity to educate volunteers about the important work non-profit organizations do in our community. Recruit your friends, family or co-workers to lend a hand. Volunteer sign-up closes on Monday, December 2nd. You can see a list of organizations in need here: https://hlunitedwayvolunteer.galaxydigital.com/aem/general/event/?doc_id=6585
- Saturday, December 7 – Sunday, December 8 – The 8th annual Duluth Winter Village returns along the lake on Harbor Drive in Duluth from 10 AM – 4 PM. Come shop local businesses, enjoy hot food and beverages, family-friendly activities, bonfires, and carolers. The festivities are held outside & inside the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
Sunday, December 8 – Saturday, December 14
- Sunday, December 8 – The 8th annual Duluth Winter Village continues along the lake on Harbor Drive in Duluth from 10 AM – 4 PM. Come shop local businesses, enjoy hot food and beverages, family-friendly activities, bonfires, and carolers. The festivities are held outside & inside the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.