Community Calendar: Fourth of July events and more

Gordon: A thrift sale and flea market run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., thrift sale and flea market. The Gordon Historical Museum and Depot is open to visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A corn hole tournament starts at 6 p.m.

Lake Nebagamon: The Dragin’ Tail Race 5 mile walk/run for the Lake Nebagamon Volunteer Fire Department begins at 8 a.m. The street dance starts at 8 p.m. and features Stone.

Gordon: The Gor-Don-A-Thon 5K run kicks off at 8:05 a.m., with registration taking place from 7-8 a.m. A continential church at Presbyterian Church runs from 8-11 a.m. The historical society hosts an ice cream social from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and the Gordon Historical Museum and Depot will be open to visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The car show on Finstad Drive runs from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and the Gordon Fire Tower will be open for public climbing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Christmas in July parade rolls at 2 p.m. A duck race in the Eau Claire River off the Douglas County Road Y bridge starts at 4 p.m. Kids can take part in races and games at 7 p.m. Last Call will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight. Fireworks will be launched after dark from Warner Park.

Superior: The Barker’s Island Farmers’ Market runs 9 a.m. to noon on Marina Drive near the S.S. Meteor.

Superior: The Superior Douglas County YMCA hosts a free drive-thru food distribution event from 10 a.m. to noon in its south entrance driveway. The YMCA has partnered with Every Meal to provide free 4-5 lb. food bags to those in need. Four varieties are available to anyone in need.

Solon Springs: A Disney-themed 5K run/walk kicks off at 9 a.m., with registration at 8:45 a.m. Participants are encouraged to come dressed up as their favorite Disney/Pixar character. The course starts and ends in front of the Little Gift House. The cost is $25 per person and $20 for students and seniors. There is no cost for children to participate. A parade takes place at noon on Main Street and Railroad Street. This year’s theme is Happy Days through the Years. A fireworks show will take place over Upper St. Croix Lake at dark.

Superior: Earth Rider Brewery hosts a summer market featuring local makers from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 6-10 p.m. at the Earth Rider Festival Grounds. No admission fee.

Gordon: The Gordon Fire Tower will be open for public climbing from 10 a.m to 4 p.m., and the Gordon Historical Museum and Depot will be open to visitors during that time, as well. A historical walking tour that begins and ends at the depot will run from 10 a.m. to noon. A mud volleyball tournament will start at 11:30 a.m, with registration at 10 a.m.

Lake Nebagamon: The boat parade will start at 8 p.m., followed by fireworks at dusk.

Superior: The city's 25th annual Fourth of July celebration will kick off at 11 a.m. with a parade on Belknap Street. The Dennis VanAlstine Memorial Car and Motorcycle Show will take place on Tower Avenue from Belknap to Broadway streets. Aftershock will perform at 1 p.m., followed by the Border Town Betties Pin Up Contest at 3 p.m., music by John Seguin at 4:30 p.m., awards and prizes at 5 p.m., and another performance by Seguin at 5:30 p.m. The festivities move to Barker's Island at 6 p.m. with live music from Born Too Late, followed by a performance from PopROCKS! at 8:15 p.m. Fireworks will be launched at 10 p.m.

Lake Nebagamon: An Air Force flyover will happen at a time to be determined (it will be announced). Crafts and vendors will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids games start at 1 p.m., and the Fourth of July parade kicks off at 4 p.m.

Superior: The Superior Public Library hosts Storytime in the Park from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Pavilion 2 at Billings Park. Children will enjoy stories, crafts and fun — rain or shine. No registration is necessary and the program is free.

Superior: Downtown Farmers’ Market runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1215 Banks Avenue.

Superior: The Superior Douglas County YMCA hosts a free food distribution event from 4-6 p.m. in its lobby. The YMCA has partnered with Every Meal to provide free 4- to 5-pound food bags to those in need. Four varieties are available to anyone in need.

Superior: The Thaddeus Koscuiszko Fraternal Aid Society (Polish Club) meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1717 N. 12th St.

Superior: The Barker’s Island Farmers’ Market runs 9 a.m. to noon on Marina Drive near the S.S. Meteor.

Superior: The Superior Douglas County YMCA hosts a free drive-thru food distribution event from 10 a.m. to noon in its south entrance driveway. The YMCA has partnered with Every Meal to provide free 4-5 lb. food bags to those in need. Four varieties are available to anyone in need.

Town of Superior: A free performance of Shakespeare's romantic comedy, "Much Ado About Nothing," will be presented at Pattison State Park from 5:50-8:30 p.m. Two couples find their romance interrupted by revenge plotting, mistaken identities and merry madness in this fast-paced adaptation of Shakespeare's classic comedy. Six actors assume the roles of heartfelt Hero and Claudio, witty Beatrice and Benedick, brave Don Pedro, wise Leonato, villainous Don John and a host of other colorful characters. Summit Players Theatre, a traveling non-profit theater company, will present a stripped-down, 75-minute production of the play. The show will be preceded by a 45-minute educational Shakespeare workshop.

Superior: The Lake Superior Rose Society will host Rose Show 2022 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Billings Park Community Center, 3903 N. 18th St. The free event features rose arrangements and photography. Attendees can vote for the most fragrant rose or enter their own outdoor-grown roses from 10 a.m. to noon. Beginners and members of the public are welcome. Society membership is not required to enter roses into the show; however the correct name of participants' roses is required. View the show booklet at lsrsduluth.org.

Superior: The Superior Public Library hosts its Lego Club from 4-6 p.m.

Superior: The Superior Public Library hosts Storytime in the Park from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Pavilion 2 at Billings Park. Children will enjoy stories, crafts and fun — rain or shine. No registration is necessary and the program is free.

Superior: Downtown Farmers’ Market runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1215 Banks Avenue.

Superior: The Superior Douglas County YMCA hosts a free food distribution event from 4-6 p.m. in its lobby. The YMCA has partnered with Every Meal to provide free 4- to 5-pound food bags to those in need. Four varieties are available to anyone in need.

Superior: The Barker’s Island Farmers’ Market runs 9 a.m. to noon on Marina Drive near the S.S. Meteor.

Superior: The Superior Douglas County YMCA hosts a free drive-thru food distribution event from 10 a.m. to noon in its south entrance driveway. The YMCA has partnered with Every Meal to provide free 4-5 lb. food bags to those in need. Four varieties are available to anyone in need.

Superior: Broadway Square Vintage Market runs from 2-6 p.m. on the corner of Hammond and Broadway. The event is held every third Saturday of the month and features makers, shakers and creators. It is hosted by Lady Outlaw Vintage and Mitzi’s Misfit Vintage, and is free and open to the public.