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Let’s Do Lunch: Serving the Citizens of St. Louis County with Mission-Driven Leadership
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce's "Let's Do Lunch" series features guest speakers on select Tuesdays throughout the year. In this edition, St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin will speak about his 40-year career promoting the well-being of citizens through the fair and vigorous prosecution of crime. Tickets are $35 for chamber members and $45 for non-members. Reservations are required for this event.
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Yoga for Caregivers
An event every week that begins at 4:00pm on Tuesday, repeating until Dec 19, 2018
For those with caregiving responsibilities, such as a child with special needs, an elderly parent, a partner with chronic pain and so on. This class has been developed to help people create their own unique paths to wellness.
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Yoga at Glensheen Mansion
An event every week that begins at 6:00pm on Tuesday, repeating until Aug 21, 2018
The picturesque property on Lake Superior and its gardens are utilized for yoga Tuesdays through August 21.
Find out more »Lunch with the History People: Chad Lewis
Author Chad Lewis has explored the paranormal and bizarre happenings around the world for over twenty years. He has been on several television shows, including Discovery Channel's A Haunting and ABC's World's Scariest Places. His research and discoveries are documented in numerous books, which he lectures on with vivid detail. Over the years, he has spoken for the Society’s Lunch with the History People program on ghosts, gangsters, mysterious creatures and bizarre burial beliefs. Lewis is back with a presentation…
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One event on Aug 16, 2018 at 6:00pm
One event on Sep 20, 2018 at 6:00pm
Member-Guided Tour
An event every month that begins at 6:00pm on day Third of the month, repeating until Jun 19, 2018
One event on Aug 16, 2018 at 6:00pm
One event on Sep 20, 2018 at 6:00pm
Duluth Art Institute Curator Jason Pearson guides a one-hour members-only tour of current exhibitions every third Tuesday of the month. Attendees are invited to tour the gallery, ask questions and engage in discussions about the exhibitions. Pearson will also discuss his role as curator for the the DAI. Pearson also holds open office hours once a month, the first Thursday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Email him directly at jpearson @ duluthartinstitute.org to learn more or set up a…
Find out more »Very Boring Rally 4
In celebration of 35 years of Aerostich there will be food, presentations, music, a collectible T-shirt and rally pin, factory tours and a souvenir booklet, plus lots of in-store-only discounts, free swag and prizes. The cost of the weekend event is $35 per person and pre-registration is available online at veryboringrally.com.
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Split Rock Lighthouse Kayak Adventure
An event every week that begins at 9:00am on Saturday, repeating until Sep 8, 2018
This all-inclusive adventure is designed for all skill levels. Knowledgeable and friendly guides from The Duluth Experience will provide instruction on paddling techniques and water safety while guiding people on an epic paddle to Lake Superior's historic Split Rock Lighthouse. This adventure will give people a chance to explore Lake Superior's rugged coastline with experienced guides who share their passion for the outdoors. The Split Rock Lighthouse Kayak Adventure includes: - Transportation to/from the water in a clean, comfortable adventure…
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Pottery 101 Class
An event every week that begins at 12:00pm on Sunday, repeating indefinitely
Participants in this two-hour class will be taught how to make a cup, bowl or spoon rest on the potter's wheel from start to finish. This includes the processes to center, pull, shape and trim pottery. Hand-building is also offered, if the student prefers. Participants can select a glaze for the instructor to fire in the kiln. The pottery created will be microwaveable, dishwasher and oven safe. The piece will be ready to pick up about three weeks after the…
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Yoga at Fairlawn
An event every week that begins at 6:30pm on Monday, repeating until Aug 27, 2018
Banish the Monday blues with a relaxing Vinyasa-style yoga class in the historic Fairlawn mansion. All levels welcome. Mats/props available (limited quantities). Hosted by Kat Warner of Align Yoga and Fairlawn. $12/class or $48 for all five. No reservations needed. Attendees may pay at the door. For more information, call 715-394-5712.
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Tinkergarten: Free Trial
An event every week that begins at 1:30pm on Tuesday, repeating until Oct 30, 2018
At Tinkergarten, families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In this free trial, Tinkergarten Leader Sarah Quetico will facilitate a play scenario, allowing children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate and create together. Registration is required. Sign up at tinkergarten.com or visit tinkergarten.com/classes for more times and locations.
Find out more »History in a Pint
The St. Louis County Historical Society's Veterans Memorial Hall hosts History in a Pint, its discussion series covering local history. This month's presentation is The U.S. Navy’s Involvement in the Vietnam War, as told by local boy and Vietnam War veteran Dwight “Deac” Nelson.
Find out more »Inkscape Fundamentals: Level Up Your Custom Design Class
Participants in this one-and-a-half-hour class will be taught the basics of vector design and editing with Inkscape. These skills translate into more control over one's designs for laser cutting and engraving, Cricut cutting and CNC cutting.
Find out more »Intro to Arduino Class
This one-and-a-half-hour class is an introduction to the very basic programming of an Arduino micro-controller and how to operate very basic components. The class is completely geared toward beginners. No programming or electronics expertise recommended. Participants will automate, interact, log and build.
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Tinkergarten: Free Trail
An event every week that begins at 10:00am on Wednesday, repeating until Oct 31, 2018
At Tinkergarten, families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In this free trial, Tinkergarten Leader Sarah Quetico will facilitate a play scenario, allowing children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate and create together. Registration is required. Sign up at tinkergarten.com or visit tinkergarten.com/classes for more times and locations.
Find out more »Basket Week
North School Folk House's first-ever thematic weekend celebrating baskets features 14 basket-themed courses that utilize natural materials like birch bark, willow, cedar and black ash. Guest instructors Judy Zugish and Karen Tembreull join the North House faculty to offer new courses that introduce intermediate skills. There will also be a course on making tools commonly used in basket making such as fids, splitters and knockers. On Friday, Sept. 1, the entire day will be devoted to demonstrations, talks, a basket…
Find out more »Tax Changes and How they Affect You
Representatives from H&R Block lead discussions within the topic of “Starting a Business… Hobby or Professional.” The discussion will focus on what can and cannot be filed for your business and what qualifies it as a hobby or professional business. Please come prepared with your questions, as we will have a question and answer period during this tax talk.
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Tinkergarten: Free Trial
An event every week that begins at 10:00am on Saturday, repeating until Nov 10, 2018
At Tinkergarten, families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In this free trial, Tinkergarten Leader Sarah Quetico will facilitate a play scenario, allowing children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate and create together. Registration is required. Sign up at tinkergarten.com or visit tinkergarten.com/classes for more times and locations.
Find out more »Y12SR: The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery
"Y12SR combines the practical tools of the 12-step program with the ancient wisdom of yoga," says Yoga North. "Combining the two creates a model that truly addresses addiction as the physical, mental and spiritual disease that it is."
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Chef in the Garden
An event every week that begins at 6:00pm on Wednesday, repeating until Sep 26, 2018
Glensheen mansion has a vegetable garden that cranks out over 2,000 pounds of produce every year that is donated to Second Harvest Food Bank. At this event, a local chef will showcase different recipes each week using vegetables from that garden. Samples will be served.
Find out more »Tinkergarten: Free Trial
At Tinkergarten, families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In this free trial, Tinkergarten Leader Sarah Quetico will facilitate a play scenario, allowing children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate and create together. Registration is required. Sign up at tinkergarten.com or visit tinkergarten.com/classes for more times and locations.
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