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Zumba at the Zoo
Zumba Kids classes feature kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba choreography. Instructor Monita Gibson will break down the steps, add games, activities and cultural exploration elements into every class. It is an environment that is intended to be friendly to kids of all ages and their caregivers. Weekly drop-in class prices: Members: $5.00 • (adult + 1 child over age 2, add’l child is $2.50) Non-members (No Zoo Admission): $7.50 • (adult + 1 child over age 2, add’l child…
Find out more »Yoga by the Lake Registration Series
Meet every week for six weeks next to the water at Brighton Beach. Students can dip their toes in before/after/during practice. Classes will include a setting of intentions, hatha and therapeutic yoga, short meditation and time spent breathing in the beauty of Lake Superior.
Find out more »Beginning Yoga Registration Series
This class incorporates therapeutic yoga and breath work to introduce students to classic Hatha yoga poses and provide a solid foundation of principles to build from, so students can then use these postures to increase the body’s alignment, stability, strength and flexibility. A six-week registration series.
Find out more »SomaYoga Registration Series: Happy Core
Learn practices of Somatics, Therapeutic Yoga and Classic Asana to increase strength and find a happy and dynamic core in resting, working and playing. Available to people of all ages and abilities. A five-week registration series.
Find out more »Dragon Boat Open Paddle
Ever paddled a dragon boat before? Now is your chance to try! Blue Water Paddling organizes this weekly open paddle with the aim to "help everyone no matter their skill level or comfort on the water learn how to paddle. You don't even need to know how to swim!" The open paddle is every Tuesday, from May 9 to July 4, 6:30 p.m. at Barker's Island near the Pavilion and the research buildings. Equipment is available.
Find out more »Embrace the Paradox: Gems of Yoga Registration Series
Use posture work, movement, dialogue and reflection along with Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy integration practices. A six-week registration series.
Find out more »MNsure Application Assistance
A MNsure-certified navigator will be available on the second floor of the Downtown Duluth Public Library to provide free enrollment assistance in health-care coverage through MNsure. Navigators can also help with health insurance questions and consultations. No appointment is necessary; walk-ins are welcome. Visit insureduluth.org for more information.
Find out more »Stand-up Paddleboard Yoga on Fredenburg Lake
Yoga North teams with Positive Energy Outdoors to present this class. Includes instruction on how to paddleboard, a paddle on Fredenberg Lake, yoga poses and Savasana on the lake at sunset.
Find out more »Wench Run and Rogue Chaser 5K
A romp through the woods and back roads of Iron River. Every participant receives a glass of mead at the finish of the run, an imprinted White Winter six-bottle wine tote (and help in filling that tote) and 21% off all bottles purchased that day in honor of the White River Winery's 21st anniversary. Music and merriment, too.
Find out more »La Leche League of Duluth Monthly Evening Discussion Group
La Leche League is a mother-to-mother support and connection group for nursing mothers that meets at 10 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month and 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. All breastfeeding questions are encouraged and children are welcome. A lending library is available. For more information call 218-499-9504.
Find out more »Sidewalk Shuffle 5k 2017
The Duluth YMCA and the Greater Downtown Council welcome walkers, shufflers and runners to kick off the Downtown Sidewalk Sale Days with the 10th annual Sidewalk Shuffle 5K walk and run to raise money for scholarships. The course will start and end at Endion Station and will following along the Lakewalk. The Shuffle is an out and back course heading north toward Lief Erickson Park. The turnaround point is past Lief Erickson and almost to the water treatment station. Once…
Find out more »Park Point 5-Miler 2017
The 45th running of the Park Point 5-Miler – northern Minnesota’s oldest road race – begins at 5:30 p.m. with youth races for children 14 and under, followed by a two-mile walk at 6:15 p.m., and then the five-mile feature race at 6:30 p.m. Online pre-registration for is available at grandmasmarathon.com. Those choosing to sign up on race day should visit the pavilion at the end of Park Point between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. The pre-registration entry fee is…
Find out more »Spring 2017 Rivet Run
The Rivet Run is a scenic 5k run or walk on the river trail at Pattison State Park, south of the city of Superior. The course passes the 30-foot waterfall twice. Registration is capped at 100 participants. Technical tank tops are available to those who register by July 1. Register for both the Summer and Fall Rivet Runs and save $10. There will be door prizes, and also edibles after the run. Proceeds benefit Pattison State Park. One of Wisconsin's…
Find out more »La Leche League of Duluth Monthly Daytime Discussion Group
La Leche League is a mother-to-mother support and connection group for nursing mothers that meets at 10 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month and 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. All breastfeeding questions are encouraged and children are welcome. A lending library is available. For more information call 218-499-9504.
Find out more »NorthShore Inline Marathon 2017
The 22nd annual NorthShore Inline Marathon is a 26.2-mile race along Highway 61. The half marathon starts at 6:45 a.m. and the full marathon starts at 8:45 a.m. The course follows the same route as Grandma's Marathon from Two Harbors down the North Shore, then rolls through the I-35 tunnels and finishes at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. In addition to the full and half inline marathons, there is a rollerski marathon, a combined 39.3 marathon, a wheels-off half marathon…
Find out more »Color Run 2017
The Color Run is not just an untimed 5k race, it's a chance to be doused from head to toe in different colors. Stick around after the race to enjoy live music and hot-air balloons.
Find out more »Fall 2017 Rivet Run
The Rivet Run is a scenic 5k run or walk on the river trail at Pattison State Park, south of the city of Superior. The course passes the 30-foot waterfall twice. Registration is capped at 100 participants. Sleeveless wicking shirts are available to those who register by Nov. 1. Register for both the Summer and Fall Rivet Runs and save $10. There will be door prizes, and also edibles after the run. Proceeds benefit Nordic ski trails.
Find out more »Duluth Jingle Bell Run 2017
The Arthritis Foundation’s original Jingle Bell Run is a race to raise funds and awareness to cure America’s #1 cause of disability. Participants are invited to put on their favorite holiday costume and tie jingle bells to their shoelaces. ’Tis the season to live it up and be jolly. Bring a team of friends, family and co-workers to run or walk, spread smiles and good cheer. Registration fees and fundraising efforts go to the Arthritis Foundation.
Find out more »Stride, Ride, Glide Tri
Similar to the Pole, Pedal, Pant of years past, the Stride, Ride Glide is a 5kish run on a flat snow-covered dirt road, a 10kish bike on a very scenic snow-covered dirt road with a few hills thrown in, and a 10kish ski on a mix of wide, flat-as-a-pancake trail and hilly-as-heck trail. All proceeds go toward new, more efficient grooming equipment for the trails. Participants can enter this event as an individual or as part of a three-person team.…
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