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Doll club to meet Thursday

EAGLE RIVER, Wis. — The Enchanted Doll Club of the Northwoods will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday in the meeting room of the Kalmar Senior Center, 1100 N. Railroad St. in Eagle River. Judy Karlsson of Wood Dale, Ill., will present a program on celebrity dolls. Creating dolls to honor and resemble famous people has always been a trademark of doll companies. Members and guests are encouraged to bring and share their own celebrity dolls. Guests are welcomed at all doll club meetings. For more information about the Enchanted Doll Club, contact Judy Wainwright at 715-482-9804.

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Lose the chaos, not just the weight: Healthy school-year routines

MILWAUKEE — When the school year begins, routines naturally start to take shape. Early mornings, packed schedules and busy evenings can make it challenging to prioritize your health. TOPS Club, Inc. — Take Off Pounds Sensibly, the nonprofit weight-loss support organization with a “Real People. Real Weight Loss.” philosophy — teaches that consistent routines and structure can help in your weight-loss journey. The back-to-school season may be the perfect opportunity to build simple healthy habits that fit into your everyday life. These habits might include: Planning meals ...

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Rock Lions Club plans Labor Day celebration

ROCK — The Rock Lions Club will host their annual Labor Day celebration on Saturday, Sept. 5. The parade, with the “America 250” theme, is set to begin at 11:30 a.m. Parade registration starts at 10:30 a.m. on East Maple Ridge Road. The celebration features a kids’ tractor pull at 2 p.m., bounce houses, a bean bag tournament, cow pie bingo, a flea market and more. Live music will be provided throughout the event. For parade information, contact Jason at 906-235-1791.

Braumart to host ‘Somewhere in Time’ romance experience

IRON MOUNTAIN — Romance and history will take center stage Sunday, Aug. 30, when the century-old Braumart Theatre hosts “A Romantic Afternoon: Somewhere in Time,” featuring historical romance author Eleanor Morelli. The event begins at 2 p.m., with doors opening at 1 p.m. Admission is $8. Guests will have an opportunity to meet Morelli and learn more about her historical romance novel, “Invitation from Iron Ridge,” as well as her upcoming release. She will also share the history, characters and long-ago settings that inspire her stories. The afternoon will include a ...