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Harbor House Crisis Shelters 5K Run/Walk

Get your "Walking/Running" shoes ready for the Harbor House Crisis Shelters 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 30. Runners take off at 9:00 a.m. and walkers leave at 9:15 a.m. The event will benefit homeless, single women and families in Douglas county.

Comedy Night for Mother's Day Weekend

Give mom a laugh for Mother's Day. Jason's Comedy Night is not your typical stand-up comedy show. Former KOOL 101.7 radio DJ Jason Jones brings pizza throwers, impressionists and even an accountant who pokes fun at his profession.

Jones is the master of ceremonies of the event.

"I bring entertaining people together and let them do what they do best," said Jones. "I'm glad to be back in Duluth and look forward to seeing familiar faces."

The comedy night will feature 5 acts, live music and dinner for $35.00. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and will be served at 6:00 p.m. with live music by Andrew Crowley. The show starts at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 12th, at Barker's Island Inn.

For more information go to www.JasonsComedy.com.

Spring Gardening Tips

Join Lake Superior Master Gardeners and UW-Extension Horticulture Educator Jane Anklam for instruction and a demonstration on planting your spring garden.  The educational session will take place 10:00 a.m. on May 5th at the Broadway Market Community Garden at the corner of Broadway and Hammond in Superior. 

Topics include soil preparation, early spring weed identification, composting use, and planting.  The Broadway Community Garden is maintained by the Superior Council for the Arts.

The Lake Superior Master Gardeners have begun the garden planting at the Solid Rock Gardens.  Gardeners with questions about pests, plants, and fertilizers will find the Master Gardeners available to talk with you about your gardening tips and frustrations on Tuesday late afternoons from 4:00-6:00, most Tuesdays of the summer.

Solid Rock Gardens are located at the corner of Sixth St. and Weeks Avenue in Superior.

Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale is Friday and Saturday

The Friends of the Superior Public Library will hold their annual book sale this Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28.

The book sale is held in the lobby-area meeting rooms at the library, 1530 Tower Ave.  Donated books will be sold as a fundraiser.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

UW-Superior Partnerships for Progress

This video produced by UW-Superior explores the partnerships between UWS and the Superior community.These mutually beneficial relationships make a lasting and progressive impact for our society. From Athletics to Teacher Education, students, faculty, and staff are actively involved in and with the community.

Filmed and edited by Brent Notbohm and Jacob Swanson; Narrative by Chancellor Renee Wachter

 

2012 Walk MS in Duluth on May 6

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upper Midwest Chapter will hold the 2012 Walk MS: Christopher & Banks Walk presented by Walser in Duluth Sunday, May 6.

Free Electronics Recycling

As a part of their Earth Month activities, Lake Superior College is teaming up with 5R Processors, Ltd. of Ladysmith, WI to help Duluth-Superior and the surrounding communities properly dispose of their household electronics at no cost.

5R Processors will be set up in the Lake Superior College parking lot on Friday, April 27th from 10:00am to 3:00pm where they will be accepting any old or obsolete electronics equipment.

The collection is open to the general public.

5R Processors will be accepting most consumer electronics and home office equipment including: computers, monitors, laptops, printers, TVs, stereo equipment, cell phones, microwaves, large household appliances, and more.

Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers will be accepted for $25 per appliance.