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Sep 2021
Data Deluge: Privacy in a Connected World
The University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Jim Dan Hill Library presents the first speaker in a free multipart series entitled, “Data Deluge: Privacy in a Connected World.” Dorothea Salo, an expert on digital information at the iSchool at UW-Madison, will lead the discussion. This community event will take place in the Jim Dan Hill Library’s main floor and will be simultaneously livestreamed on Facebook. Salo has also built “Recover Analog and Digital Data” to save personal, family and community history in Wisconsin…
Find out more »Becoming Hearing: Understanding Your Loss, Limitations and Barriers as a Hearing Person
The College of St. Scholastica’s School of Arts and Letters Faculty Colloquium this September features faculty member Monica Marciniak, who asks: what limitations, barriers and losses have you experienced because of your hearingness? Is it hearing loss, or is it Deaf gain? The talk will be followed by a question-and-answer session. This free event will take place in the Library North Reading Room at The College of St. Scholastica. Join online via Zoom.
Find out more »Getting Published
Lake Superior Writers presents this two-hour virtual workshop on what it takes to get published, featuring presenters Krista Soukup and Frank Weber. Literary Publicist Krista Soukup‘s Get Your Dream on Paper: Book Publishing in Today’s World, takes readers from first steps to the finer points of marketing once published. Prize-winning author Frank Weber‘s The Writing of True Crime Thrillers, takes readers through his publishing journey, as well as offering a look at his research and writing process. Prospective attendees should…
Find out more »BodyLabUSA Holistic Healing and Wellness Fair
This spiritual, holistic and wellness fair showcases a variety of vendors offering psychic, tarot and angel readings, aura photos, various types of energy healers, essential oils, crystals, gemstones and more. There will also be a Group Mediumship Gallery with the Alice May and free lectures.
Find out more »Northeast Minnesota Regional Broadband Summit
The Blandin Foundation, Deptartment of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation, Arrowhead Regional Development Commission, Northland Foundation, and Northspan are set to co-host a virtual summit highlighting the challenges and opportunities related to broadband. The summit will be held on Zoom. Participants will learn how other communities across the region are responding to this challenge and how an innovative, connected economy can create a dynamic future. The summit includes information about: · Community broadband and innovative economy projects · Successful regional…
Find out more »Employer-Sponsored Volunteerism
Learn all about Employee Volunteer Programs (EVPs) with a Mentor North staff member in this online event. Hear about the power of EVPs, their benefits, best practices to consider and how to start a program that works for a company. This session will be held in the Chamber Conference Room at 5 W. 1st St. Parking is available at meters or in the Technology Village ramp at $1 per hour.
Find out more »First-Time Homebuyer Webinar
Robyn Rohweder and Brad Neuharth, mortgage loan originators at Members Cooperative Credit Union, talk about the ins and outs of the home-buying process during this webinar on Zoom. There are two sessions -- 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Register online at membersccu.org.
Find out more »Faculty Recital and Lecture: Marcus McConico and Rachel Inselman
A concert to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the death of Enrico Caruso, the Italian tenor from Naples. It also marks the centennial anniversary of the birth of Mario Lanza, the American tenor from Philadelphia who would bring music into homes across the country through radio and television broadcasts.
Find out more »Make Your Own Bitters
From the medicine cabinet to the bar, bitters have a long history of curing ailments and flavoring drinks. This workshop offers participants a large selection of options to make their first bitters blend and perhaps inspire them to start making their own bitters at home. Participants go home with their first 2-3 ounce batch of bitters (ready in six weeks), a list of the best suppliers for ingredients, and a handful of recipes.
Find out more »Start Now: the Road to Retirement
In this webinar, learn about retirement-income sources and build financial IQ.
Find out more »Catalyst Content Festival 2021
The Catalyst Content Festival runs Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 in Duluth at the NorShor Theatre, Zeitgeist Arts Center and Fitger's Spirit of the North Theater. It's the festival's third year in Duluth and technically the 16th iteration of what was formerly known as the International Television Festival. The event is an industry marketplace for independently produced episodic programming. The goal is to lower the barriers between creators, audiences, the industry, and Minnesota so each group can benefit.
Find out more »St. Scholastica’s Doctorate in Educational Leadership Information Session
Learn more about St. Scholastica's Doctorate in Educational Leadership. The program incorporates high-impact practices that get at the heart of effective change, leadership development and innovative organizational strategies. Learn about the online program, examine the curriculum and get details about the application process.
Find out more »Oct 2021
ME Elecmetal Manufacturing Day Open House
ME Elecmetal hosting this Manufacturing Day event, providing public tours of its foundry, conducting metal casting demonstrations, educating the public on the importance of the metal-casting industry and demonstrating to younger workers that metal casting can be a good career. To learn more and register to attend ME Elecmetal’s Manufacturing Day event, visit creatorswanted.org.
Find out more »Drawing and Painting Fundamentals for Youth
Great Lakes Academy of Fine Art is holding drawing and painting classes for youth ages 10-18 for an eight-week period beginning Oct. 2. Students progress through pencil, pen and ink, and watercolor through individual exercises. All levels of ability are welcome. Students attend one session per week. The session times are Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. or Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration cost is $200…
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