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June 22, 2026 Lisa Lafreniere, Merrill, Wis. David Stohl, Iron Mountain
‘Let’s Talk Gardening’ series to start July 1
MARINETTE, Wis. — Northern Lights Master Gardeners and the Marinette Senior Center will continue its summer series of “Let’s Talk Gardening.” The free classes will be at 3 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. The next class is set for Wednesday, July 1, with the final class being on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The event takes place at the Marinette Senior Center, 1603 Ludington St., Marinette. Gardeners of all ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. The hour-long sessions will cover a wide variety of timely topics presented by local gardeners. There will also ...
Niagara K of C Jeff Champeau Memorial Duck Race set Saturday
NIAGARA, Wis. — The 12th-annual Niagara Knights of Columbus Jeff Champeau Memorial Duck Race will take place at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Niagara Heights Park. This year’s duck race is planned during the Niagara Lions annual Community picnic. Duck costs are $5 each, six for $25, 12 for $50, 18 for $75 or 25 for $100, in addition to entry into a special $500 cash prize drawing. Ducks can be purchased at the race or prior to the event from Bob Burton, 715-251-4714; any Niagara Knight of Columbus member; or at various Niagara establishments and the surrounding area. Music for the day ...
Write in to brands about tiny print
Dear Heloise: Renee recently commented about trying to read impossibly small print against similar colored backgrounds. This has been a thorn in my side for years! Additionally, the location, color and font size of a product’s expiration date is a problem. Expiration dates should be clearly ...
Upcoming events set at Dickinson County Library
IRON MOUNTAIN — Upcoming events at the Dickinson County Library will include — — In the Shadow of the Big Red Eye: today, 6 p.m., Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain. All ages can join producer, lead investigator and New Jersey native Mike Familant as he shares his experiences researching and tracking down the truth behind North America’s most iconic cryptid, Bigfoot. Sponsored by First National Bank. — Book Breakdowns: Todd Worple: Tuesday, 6 p.m., Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain. Local author Todd Worple will share his book “Call of the Raven” with ...
Wild Rivers Quilt Guild offers binding program
FLORENCE, Wis. — The Wild Rivers Quilt Guild invites all area quilters and interested community members to attend its upcoming meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Florence Natural Resource Center, 5638 Forestry Drive in Florence. This month’s Tips & Techniques program promises to be both ...