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Gardening session set

MARINETTE, Wis. — The Northern Lights Master Gardeners Association will host a presentation on hanging baskets and container gardens by Linda Warren at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Northland Village, 1025 Pine Beach Road, Marinette. She will discuss what is needed to keep container plants healthy and beautiful. She will also give direction on choosing containers, soil selection, planting and watering. “Maintaining our purchased containers or creating our own live arrangements are all easy if you have the correct information,” said Ruth Jicha of the Northern Lights Master Gardeners ...

PEO Chapter AN to meet Monday

NORWAY — PEO Chapter AN will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the home of Suzanne Tinti in Norway. Jana Underwood will be co-hostess and present the annual convention report. Members are asked to notify the hostess unable to attend.

Kiwanis Ski Club meets Tuesday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Kiwanis Ski Club will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the clubhouse at Pine Mountain in Iron Mountain.

DCCT plans ‘Curtain Call’ event Saturday

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County Community Theater will celebrate its season with its second-annual “Curtain Call,” a performance showcase and fundraiser, at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Antoine Room at Recreation Lanes in Iron Mountain. DCCT will showcase props and set pieces from this past season, along with a few performances from some very talented actors and singers. In addition to the performance showcase and theater skill demonstrations, they will have hors d’oeuvres, raffle items and cash bar. They will also talk about upcoming events for next season. The evening ...

Wildflower Walk slated on Saturday

MARINETTE, Wis. — A guided spring Wildflower Walk is planned from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Harmony Hardwoods Memorial Forest. Although they are usually small and subtle, the variety and beauty of native flowers is worth exploring. Participants may see such species as trillium, bloodroot, bellwort, Dutchman’s breeches and spring beauty. Those attending should wear good walking shoes or hiking boots and dress for the weather. Insect repellent is recommended. The walk is about a mile and a half and has some uneven terrain, with a few inclines. Everyone is asked to meet at ...

Florence County Historical Society plans meeting for upcoming season

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Florence County Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the fellowship hall of First Presbyterian Church, 409 Lake Ave. in Florence. Plans for the upcoming season will be discussed, including a Veteran’s Recognition Day, the annual Quilt Show and Strawberry Social and the Quilt Raffle. The museum will officially open from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 13. New exhibits will include Past Celebrations of Labor Days, Reunion 2000, Centennial Daze, and Firemen Tournaments. Many photographs from these activities will be on display, but additional ...