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Apr 2024
Sibshops
Sibshops is a special program designed to help kids who have a sibling with chronic health, mental health or developmental needs. This event is for children ages 8-13. It features a series of fun activities and the opportunity to connect with others experienced in working with people who have disabilities. The Sibshops model mixes information and discussion activities with games designed to be unique and appealing to a wide ability range. Registration is required. Lunch will be provided.
Find out more »Disability Visibility Fair
The Duluth Public Library hosts a Disability Visibility Fair at the Main Library. The day’s highlights include over a dozen local organizations to share information on disability and accessibility, a community art project facilitated by CHOICE Unlimited, a community book discussion, and talk by local musician and disability culture advocate, Gaelynn Lea. An ASL interpreter will be present at Gaelynn’s presentation and the community book discussion. Schedule: Noon-4:30 p.m. Disability Visibility Fair 1-2 p.m. Talk and Q&A with Gaelynn Lea…
Find out more »Speed Friending
A positive, structured event to become something bigger than yourself one friend at a time. The Juice Pharm is hosting Speed Friending to help build a community with grace, gratitude, reciprocity, altruism, enjoyment and positivity.
Find out more »Law Day 5K 2024
Justice North, formerly Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota, presents the annual family-friendly Law Day 5K run/walk. The 5K begins and ends at the Duluth East High School parking lot. The course follows the Duluth Lakewalk and returns to the school for a post-race gathering, refreshments and tours of Justice North's Justice Bus. Proceeds benefit Justice North. Prizes await the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers. A cash raffle will be available with cash prizes announced at 10 a.m. Adult…
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Ecstatic Dance Duluth
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Ecstatic dance is free-form movement inspired by music. The Ecstatic Dance Duluth group holds dances on the second Friday and last Sunday of each month. The focus is on exercise without a nightclub vibe. Each dance is a different 75- to 90-minute eclectic playlist in a “wave form.” Depending on the dance, a range of various styles of music are woven together into an hour-plus long playlist including anything from world, reggae, jazz, blues, rock, folk, Latin, tribal, club, house,…
Find out more »Duluth Yoga Donation Based Class for PAVSA
Annie Kiel will lead a Duluth Yoga Level 2 class. This is an all-levels class for those who feel comfortable with beginning yoga and are interested in advancing their practice. All proceeds benefit PAVSA in honor of sexual assault awareness month.
Find out more »May 2024
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Power Spin
An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Wednesday and Friday, repeating indefinitely
Participants in this one-hour Evolve Duluth Yoga Power Spin class ride the exercise bike to burn calories and build cardiovascular strength and endurance.
Find out more »Sauna Days 2024
Larsmont Cottages brings the best of Finland to the North Shore May 3-5. Experiences include saunas with a cold plunge, Finnish cuisine, and locally crafted beer and spirits at Sauna Days. For weekend lodging packages and all-weekend passes without lodging are available for purchase. Friday starting at noon: Welcome Sauna Lovers' Social Hour: free beer tasting and food Sunset Sauna Session & cold plunges Live music and bonfires Saturday starting at noon: Lake Superior Morning Swim Club Breakfast buffet in…
Find out more »PH and Inflammation with Stacey Quade
Clinical herbalist Stacey Quade teaches a class about PH and how it affects health. Additionally, participants will learn the difference between acidic and alkalizing foods, herbs and behaviors.
Find out more »Put a Little Spring in Your Step with Joseph Quade MPT
Physical therapist Joseph Quade teaches a class that focuses on the lower back and lower extremities at Whole Foods Co-op - Denfeld. This class will also cover basic structural anatomy, common patterns and simple techniques that are designed to restore and maintain muscle and joint health, improve bone density and increase strength.
Find out more »Walk for Roya (Children’s Organ Transplant Association)
The Children's Organ Transplant Association along with the Duluth-Superior community has organized a walk for Roya Snyder, a 1st grader at Lester Park Elementary who recently received a life-saving heart transplant in February. Throughout Roya’s lifetime, she will need numerous follow-up clinic visits, anti-rejection medications and possibly additional transplants. Roya’s heart transplant-related expenses continue to be incurred even though her transplant has already happened. COTA helps families who are facing a life-saving transplant by providing fundraising assistance and family support.…
Find out more »Northland 5K for Food Allergy 2024
The ALEIA Project presents the Northland 5K for Food Allergy, a chip-timed run/walk event with an out-and-back course that follows the Duluth Lakewalk toward Canal Park with a turn-around point just before the lighthouse. There will be awards for the top runners and prize drawings for everyone registered. T-shirts are guaranteed to 5K participants who register by May 1 at runsignup.com. Additionally, after the 5K, there will be a short Kids Fun Run. The run will be approximately 400 meters…
Find out more »Jun 2024
Whipper Snapper Races for Kids
The Whipper Snapper kids' races are held each year in Duluth’s Bayfront Festival Park on Grandma’s Marathon weekend. These races are free and open to children age 14 and under. All participants receive a ribbon at the completion of the race. The free short-distance races are a way to introduce kids to running or keep the fire burning bright for future marathon finishers. Age Groups and Distances 4 and under — 1/8 Mile 5-6 — 1/8 mile 7-8 — 1/4…
Find out more »William A. Irvin 5K 2024
The 30th annual William A. Irvin 5K kicks off a weekend of running events and festivities surrounding Grandma’s Marathon. The 3.1-mile course starts and finishes near the William A. Irvin ore boat located next to the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. The course passes some of Duluth’s most iconic landmarks, including Bayfront Festival Park, Sister Cities Park, Gichi-ode' Akiing Park, the Lake Superior Maritime Museum, the Aerial Lift Bridge and the William A. Irvin ore boat museum. The participation fee for…
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