North Shore Community School

A public, tuition-free charter school serving students in grades PreK-6 www.northshorecommunityschool.org

Class Sizes: Low student-teacher ratio

Busing: Free from Duluth and Two Harbors

Environmental Focus: Academics are connected with natural and social environment. 40 acres with nature trails, outdoor classrooms and a new greenhouse connected to the building.

UMD Theatre presents

‘Into the Woods’

April 12-15; 18-21

Take a magical romp where the lives of well-known characters from familiar fairy tales intertwine. But the woods are dark, and we discover that even fairy tale characters are all too human. Approximate length is 2.5 hours. Recommended for ages 12 and older. UMD’s Marshall Performing Arts Center, Mainstage Theatre. $10-$21. Tickets. umn.edu or (218) 726-8561.

AAD Shrine Circus

April 13-15

The 72nd annual AAD Shrine Circus fundraiser, Amsoil Arena. For more information, visit kernkompany.com/ events. Prices to be announced. Party for the Planet

April 20

Join the Lake Superior Zoo for a special after-hours event from 7-9 p.m. Activities will include animal presentations, fire dancers, campfire and free snacks. The Arrowhead Astronomical Society will also be on hand with telescopes for viewing the night sky. Cost: $5 for children 3-12, $10 for ages 13 and older; 2 and younger free. Zoo members half off. 7210 Fremont Street, Duluth. Visit lszoo.org.

Hartley Nature Center’s Spring Youth Outdoor Expo

May 5

This fun family outdoor event in May will have a number of stations set up inside and outside the facility, where youth and their parents learn and experience skills such as fly-tying, archery, bird banding, emergency rescues and birdhouse building. This event remains free for all participants and includes a sandwich, water bottle and ice cream. Registration is limited to 140 youth. hartleynature.org/ signature-events

The Duluth Playhouse Theatre for Young Audiences presents ‘The Cat in the Hat’

May 5-20

Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat arrives with Thing One and Thing Two to turn a dull and dreary day into a wacky extravaganza, leaving Sally and her brother speechless when their mother comes home and asks about their day. Don’t miss all the magical tricks and hijinks that make this classic Dr. Seuss story really awe-inspiring on stage! Duluthplayhouse.org.

Hartley Nature Center’s Wildflower Walk

May 16

Do you know where the secret patch of bloodroot is? Can you tell the difference between an oak fern and an ostrich fern? Join Joy for a guided stroll through Hartley Park. Learn tips on how to identify plants, fun folklore tidbits and see treasures of Hartley Park. Meet at Hartley Nature Center, and the walk begins at 6 pm. Call to pre-register: (218) 724-6735. hartleynature.org/hartley-naturecenter-programs/birthday-parties.