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Grit&Gratitude
Grit&Gratitude is a bike ride, with both pavement and gravel options, to celebrate community and raise money for pediatric cancer. A silent auction will accompany the event. Route options: 20-mile paved ($25 registration) 50-mile paved ($50 registration) 50-mile gravel ($50 registration) Start: Spokengear in Two Harbors. Routes: Road riders will head down Scenic Highway 61 and gravel riders will follow Jeremy Kershaw gravel muse. For more information, registration and to sponsor a rider, visit gritandgratitude2019.myevent.com.
Find out more »Grand Slam Festival at the Wade
Wade Stadium's third annual Grand Slam Festival fundraiser features food, games, classic cars and prizes, plus a donut-walk, best-dressed dog contest, climbing wall, dunk tank, silent auction, music by Todd Eckart and more. Proceeds support The Salvation Army's food and housing programs.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 6:30pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Bingo at the OP
An event every week that begins at 6:30pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
The cost is $2 for a sheet of three bingo cards. All proceeds support Woodland hockey and upkeep of the neighborhood rink.
Find out more »St. Louis River Alliance Vista Star Boat Tour
Departure at 5:30 p.m. Arrival back to docks by 7 p.m. Light appetizers will be served and a cash bar is available. A suggested donation of $10 is appreciated. Learn about the St. Louis River Alliance and the future vision of the estuary. Enjoy the view as Area of Concern coordinators highlight projects and successes and answer questions. RSVP needed.
Find out more »Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2019
The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a three-mile walk that begins behind Pioneer Hall at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the ceremony at 10 a.m., and the walk to follow. Registration is mandatory, but there is no fee. To start or join a team, visit the Alzheimer’s Association. To learn more about the disease and available resources, call the toll-free Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
Find out more »Protecting Gichi-Ojibwe-Gami-Zibiing from PolyMet Pollution
The nonprofit WaterLegacy group will celebrate and honor Gichi-Ojibwe-Gami-Zibiing, the St. Louis River, the largest tributary to Lake Superior during this event. There will be an update about the PolyMet sulfide mine and how citizens can help protect St. Louis River waters and indigenous communities. The group will make prayer flags for Gichi-Ojibwe-Gami-Zibiing and visit the Water Bar pop-up table. There will also be live music and locally made food. Paula Maccabee, WaterLegacy’s advocacy director and counsel, will explain the…
Find out more »Shoot for Fun
During the 21st annual Shoot for Fun, participants take part in a round of 50-point sporting clays and other games. Held at the Old Vermilion Trail Hunting Preserve & Sporting Clays, this popular fundraising event is the largest sporting clay event in Minnesota -- with more than 475 participants and 100 volunteers -- and raises more than $150,000 for Courage Kenny Northland programs. Volunteers help run sporting clay stations, ticket sales and game tents. Courage Kenny Northland's mission is to…
Find out more »United Way Chili Cook-Off 2019
Head of the Lakes United Way hosts its 28th annual Chili Cook-Off, where up to 50 entrants compete for awards. Attendees can sample different types of traditional and specialty chili. Many of the competitors will be dressed in costumes "that reflect their 'Spicy Spirt,'" one of the awards available at the event. Other awards to be presented are: Most Unique, Hottest-Yet-Edible, Vegetarian and People’s Choice. Soda, bread, cookies and ice cream have also been donated for this event. Tickets are…
Find out more »Guy Gruters
International speaker Guy Gruters travels to Duluth for the Gift of Love annual fundraiser for the needy. A U.S. Air Force Captain from Minster, Ohio, Gruters flew more than 400 combat missions during the Vietnam War and has more than 30 combat awards, including two Silver Stars, two distinguished Flying Crosses, two Bronze Stars for Valor, two Purple Hearts, the POW Medal and more than 20 Air Medals. It was his faith, however, that carried him to victory in the…
Find out more »Running for Our Heroes 5K 2019
The sixth annual Running for Our Heroes 5K run/walk will be held on the University of Wisconsin-Superior campus. Registration check-in and the start/finish line are in the Marcovich Wellness Center. Children age 12 and younger will be able to participate in a free quarter-mile race at 8:45 a.m. Registration is $35 per person. The registration fee for UW-Superior students, military veterans and pre-kindergarten to 12th grade students is $20 per person. Registration includes a T-shirt and gift bag while supplies…
Find out more »Boo at the Zoo 2019
Thousands of families go trick or treating within the Lake Superior Zoo grounds during two Boo at the Zoo events -- Oct. 12 and 19. Costumed kids visit treat stations throughout the zoo, take part in Halloween-themed activities, and visit food vendors and hundreds of zoo animals. Activities include hourly costume contests, food trucks, face painting, games and more. All the activities are designed to be fun for kids and not scary.
Find out more »Fur Ball 2019
A gala for pet lovers. Guests of the Fur Ball experience gourmet meal selections curated by Northland Country Club's executive chef. All proceeds raised at the Fur Ball support Animal Allies' programming.
Find out more »Goin Postal’s Back the ’80s Halloween Party
Top Hat Tavern in the Haunted North End of Superior hosts this Halloween Bash as part of the Goin Postal Fall Art and Music Festival and North End Days. There will be music by Laura Velvet, DJ Pat Hannu and more. All proceeds go to support the Bluebird Foundation in its mission to advocate for youth in the arts. There will be costume contests, prizes and '80s-themed drinks and atmosphere.
Find out more »Duluth Art Institute Masquerade Gala 2019
The Duluth Art Institute’s Masquerade Gala celebrates contemporary art, artists and the community. This year's event will be held in the Duluth Depot's Great Hall. The Masquerade Gala is the Duluth Art Institute’s main fundraiser. Funding from the event supports the organization in bringing art to and inspiring art in everyone. The DAI serves 68,000 artists and art lovers in the region and throughout the state with visual art exhibitions, art classes for all ages, and artist services such as…
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