Sankta Lucia Celebration, 9-11 a.m. today, Holiday Inn Great Lakes Ballroom, 200 W. First St. Features procession of Lucia, Maids of Light, Starlights and Jultumte. Megan Kurosky is Lucia this year. Followed by a brunch, music by Svenska Sangarna, and children take home a traditional Christmas ornament. Cost: $15 for adults, $8 for ages 5-12.
St. Michael Altar and Rosary annual Christmas Cookie Walk and Craft Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, St. Michael Parish Hall, 68105 S. George St., Iron River.
Holy Family Christmas Cookie Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Holy
Family Catholic Church, 2430 W. Third St.
Traditional Smorgasbord, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, French River Lutheran Church, 5310 Ryan Road, Duluth Township. Authentic Swedish Smorgasbord featuring all the favorites plus a bake sale, music and demonstrations. Cost: $10 for the smorgasbord. Call (218) 525-0375.
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Homemade Bake Sale, 10 a.m. today, Zion Lutheran Church, 2022 E. Second St.
Annual Cookie Sale, 10 a.m. to noon today, Duluth Congregational Church, 3833 E. Superior St. Call (218) 525-1911. Go to duluthcongregational.org.
Church Cookie Sale, 10 a.m. to noon today, Norton Park United Methodist Church, 436 N. 79th Ave. W.
St. Lucia Coffee, 1-4 p.m. today, Hope Lutheran Church, 204 Elm Ave., Moose Lake. Swedish coffee, cookies and entertainment. Free. Call (218) 485-4673.
Mesabi Community Orchestra performs at these locations.
2:30 p.m. today: Babbitt-Embarrass High School in Babbitt. Tickets: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for students.
2:30 p.m. Sunday: Hibbing High School Auditorium in Hibbing. Free. Lake Superior Singles offers these events. Call (218) 940-2248 or e-mail lakesuperiorsingles@gmail.com to register for events.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 31: New Year's Eve game night and snacks. Call for required registration. Bring a snack or dessert to share. All-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 325 N. Third St. Cost: $6 for adults, $3 for ages 12 and younger. Call (218) 722-3078.
Christmas Oratorio, 10 a.m. Sunday, Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2310 E. Fourth St. Call (218) 724-8503.
Christmas Program, 10-11 a.m. Sunday, United Presbyterian Church,
229 N. 28th St. E., Superior. Call (715) 392-4751.
Children's Christmas Program, 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 4831 Grand Ave.
Christmas Cantata, 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Elim Lutheran Church,
6101 Cody St. Call (218) 628-2690.
Children's Sunday School Program, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Duluth Gospel Tabernacle, 1515 W. Superior St. Call (218) 722-1928.
Cloquet Community Band Christmas Concert, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Cloquet Presbyterian Church, 47 Fourth St.
CHUM Church and Christmas Pageant, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Peace Church, 1111 N. 11th Ave. E.
Superior Singers, 4 p.m. Sunday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 11416 E. First St. N., Lake Nebagamon. Free. Call (218) 348-8314. Go to www.superiorsingers.com .
Annual Service of Lessons and Carols and Santa Lucia Vesper Tea,
4 p.m. Sunday, Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 820 Belknap St., Superior. Traditional service of music and Scripture marks the transition between Advent and Christmas and celebrates our Scandinavian heritage with the Vesper Tea. Donation. Call (715) 392-4731.
Jesus Is the Reason Christmas Concert, 6 p.m. Sunday, Salem Lutheran Church, 4715 Hermantown Road, Hermantown. Performances by Hermantown High School's Vocal Point, Salem's Joyful Noise, Ken Ahlberg, Northshore Sounds, Ripple Effect and Just Friends. Donation. Call (218) 727-1357.
The Revolution areawide youth event, 6-8 p.m. Sunday, the Encounter, 201 E. First St. Join teens from all over the Twin Ports for a time of worship and fellowship. Free. Call (218) 722-9820. Go to www.headofthelakesyfc.com .
Hanging of the Greens Worship, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Bear River Lutheran Church, three miles west of intersection of Highway 5 and Highway 22. Potluck meal at 5 p.m.
Screening of Joyeux Noel, award-winning French film about the
1914 Christmas truce, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Peace Church, 1111 N. 11th
Ave. E. Free.
Superior Singers, 7 p.m. Monday, Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior.
Students Hooked on Christ, for grades six through eight, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays through May 25, Lester Park United Methodist Church,
5401 E. Superior St. Free. Call (218) 525-4373. Go to www.lesterpark
church.com.
Superior Singers, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Bethany Baptist Church, 6700 Grand Ave. Free. Call (218) 348-8314. Go to www.superiorsingers.com .
Bible Study, 9:30-10:30 a.m. every third Wednesday, United Presbyterian Church, 229 N. 28th St. E., Superior. Join us for a Bible study of the Psalms. Free. Call (715) 392-4751.
Advent Services, 12:15 p.m. as well as 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays in December, Christ Lutheran Church, 320 N. 28th St. E., Superior. Soup-and-
sandwich supper at 5:30 p.m. Call (715) 398-3680.
Youth Group, for grades one through 12, 4:30-6 p.m. every Wednesday, Barnes Community Church, 3200 County Highway N, Barnes. Call (218) 348-6494 for details.
Advent Worship Services, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, First Lutheran Church, 1100 E. Superior St. A light meal follows the services.
Music Program for Children, ages 5-10, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2310 E. Fourth St. Cost: $20. Call (218) 724-8503 to register.
Children's Christmas Program, 6:30 pm. Wednesday, Hermantown Community Church, 4880 Maple Grove Road. Call (218) 729-8797.
Kids' Club and Family Night, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays through May 12, Bayside Baptist Church, New York Avenue and Belknap Street, Superior. Nursery available. Free. Call (715) 394-6002. Go to www.baysidesuperior.org .
A Ministry Providing Empowered Disciples, for grades nine through 12, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through May 26, Lester Park United Methodist Church, 5401 E. Superior St. Free. Call (218) 525-4373. Go to www.lesterparkchurch.com .
CLUES Club After-school Program, for grades two through five, 3-4:30 p.m. Thursdays through June 3, Lester Park United Methodist Church,
5401 E. Superior St. Cost: $30 for the year. Call (218) 525-4373 to register. Go to www.lesterparkchurch.com .
Music of Grace presents "Handel's Messiah," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, Grace Lutheran Church, 5454 Miller Trunk Highway. Donation.
Christmas Cantata, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Dec. 20, Christ Lutheran Church, 2415 Ensign St. Donation. Call (218) 722-7537. Go to www.christlutheranchurchduluth.org .
Sunday School Christmas Program, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 20, Christ Lutheran Church, 2415 Ensign St. A light lunch follows. Donation. Call (218) 722-7537. Go to www.christlutheranchurchduluth.org .
Bill Bastian and the Highland Quartet Christmas Concert,
2-4 p.m. Dec. 20, United Protestant Church in Morgan Park, 830 88th Ave. W. Donation. Call (218) 626-2570.
Superior Singers, 4 p.m. Dec. 20, Our Savior's Lutheran Church ELCA, 1924 Wyoming Ave., Superior. Free. Call (218) 348-8314. Go to www.superiorsingers.com .
Worship Service of Comfort and Care, for those experiencing loss, sorrow, grief, pain and any difficulty that makes this season particularly hard, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 20, First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Skyline Parkway.
A Night of Christmas Music, 6 p.m. Dec. 20, Duluth Gospel Tabernacle, 1515 W. Superior St. Call (218) 722-1928.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 5-6 p.m. Dec. 24, Hermantown Community Church, 4880 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown. Call (218) 729-8797. Go to www.hermantownchurch.com .
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 5-6 p.m. Dec. 24, Barnes Community Church, 3200 County Highway N, Barnes. Call (715) 795-2195. Go to www.BarnesCommunityChurch.com .
Old-fashioned New Year's Eve, 5:30-9 p.m. Dec. 31, Hermantown Community Church, 4880 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown. Potluck at
5:30 p.m., service at 6:30 p.m. and bonfire and hayrides outside at the gazebo at 7:30 p.m. Free. Call (218) 729-8797. Go to www.hermantownchurch.com .
Financial Peace University, a DVD seminar, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 4-March 29, Emmanuel Baptist Church, 93 Midway Drive, Virginia. Brief preview class offered at 7 p.m. Monday or 12:30 p.m. Dec. 20. Attendance at one of the preview classes required. Call (218) 741-4446.
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