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Geology Club to meet Wednesday in Florence

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Northwoods Geology Club will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the upper level of the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center in Florence. Everyone is welcome to look around the center and/or help the club install new lighting for the mineral display. At 6 p.m., the group will move downstairs for the featured guest speaker of the month, Jake Kacynski of Coleman Engineering. He will give a presentation on geotechnical principles of construction projects. A regular business meeting will follow. All meetings are open to the public, with no dues or fees. Door prizes are ...

Community meal to be served Sunday

NORWAY — Grace United Methodist Church of Norway will host a free community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The menu will be scalloped potatoes and ham with dessert. There is no charge for the dinner, but a donation basket will be available for those who want to make a contribution toward the meals. Reservations are requested for the meal, to be picked up at the church. Those planning to participate should call Chris Spense at 906-282-9752 by 4 p.m. Friday. Everyone is welcome to attend. Dates for future meals are: Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22 and Dec. 27. The church is at 130 ...

Harmony Arboretum will host outdoor event Saturday

MARINETTE, Wis. — Harmony Arboretum will host a free morning of outdoor fun from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Children will enjoy a scavenger hunt and harvest party while exploring the gardens they have helped grow throughout the summer. Participants will learn how pollinators play an important role in producing the season’s harvest as they explore the garden beds. Weather permitting, a sprinkler will be available for children to cool off, so families are encouraged to bring swimsuits, water-friendly shoes, and clothing suitable for playing in dirt and water. Children may also ...

Jesus Fest slated Saturday in Escanaba

ESCANABA — The fourth-annual Jesus Festival will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. Eastern time Saturday at the Ludington Park bandshell in Escanaba. The regional event has brought in up to 3,500 people over a weekend. With 10 churches from various denominations, almost 200 volunteers, ...

My sudden boyfriend isn’t the right match

Dear Annie: I’m 22, working full time in the city, and recently started dating a guy I met through a mutual friend. We’ve only been seeing each other for about a month, and he really is a sweetheart. The problem is, the more I get to know him, the more I wonder whether we are simply in ...

Post 145 to host breakfast Sunday

NORWAY — The American Legion Post 145 of Norway will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the hall. Menu includes scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, French toast, hashbrown potatoes, toast, fruit salad, coffee, milk and juice. Cost is $10 per person, with children age 6 and younger eating for free. All are welcome. The post is at 612 Main St. in Norway.