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Dec 2023
Superior, WI Christmas Bird Count
Birders will explore and document Superior's winter bird species All findings will be compiled and sent to the National Audubon Society to contribute to the nation's longest running community science bird project. Beginners are welcome and experts needed. Sign up on the Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve's event page. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Find out more »Ceasefire Stand Out
An anonymous Central Hillside resident is asking Duluthians to call for a ceasefire in Palestine by joining this "stand for liberation with the Indigenous peoples of Palestine." The event takes place at the intersection of Fourth Street and Sixth Avenue East by the Speedway convenience store and Whole Foods Co-op.
Find out more »Jan 2024
UUCD Forum: The Duluth Branch of the NAACP
In this Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Duluth forum, attendees can join in conversation about how the Unitarian Universalist Church of Duluth can work alongside the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in building community power to eliminate systemic racism in the Northland. Leaders from the Duluth Branch of the NAACP discuss their work on civic engagement, systemically building racial equity, and supporting policies and institutions that prioritize the urgent needs of Black people, who are most impacted by…
Find out more »Mentor North: Let’s Talk About Mentoring
Learn about how you can become a mentor and why it matters. This conversation will include what's included in Mentor North’s Activity Pass, a collaboration with over 20 local businesses to make activities more accessible. It includes free museum admission to the Great Lakes Aquarium, free snowshoe rentals and other great discounts on activities to do with mentor matches. One caring adult can profoundly impact a youth's life. Youth ages 7-14 are waiting to be matched in the Twin Ports…
Find out more »UUCD Forum: Rachel Myslivy of Side with Love
Rachel Myslivy, national climate justice organizer for the Unitarian Universalist Association's Side with Love organizing strategy team, will speak about organizing for justice and mobilizing power and people for liberation during this Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Duluth forum.
Find out more »Miller-Dwan Foundation’s HopeX Campaign
Traci Marciniak (president of the Miller-Dwan Foundation) and Rick Gertsema (senior mental health adviser) present about the HopeX Campaign during this Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Duluth forum. This past summer, the Miller-Dwan Foundation announced a new, multi-phase initiative to combat unmet mental health service needs in the Duluth area. HopeX, or Hope Multiplied, is an innovative and community-oriented campaign that will include a workforce expansion and create new programs to fill in the gaps of area mental health services. The…
Find out more »Feb 2024
North Shore Scenic Railroad Conductor Class
The North Shore Scenic Railroad is holding conductor classes starting Feb. 10. Classes are free and designed for beginners who want to be part of the railroad’s volunteer train crews. Attending classes Feb. 10, 11, 24 and 25, and March 16 and 17, starts participants on the path toward becoming a fully certified conductor. No prior experience in railroading or transportation is necessary to volunteer as a crew member. The seminars are held at the Radisson Hotel. Parking is free…
Find out more »Mar 2024
UUCD Forum: Move To Amend and We Choose Us
Barbara Gerten of Move to Amend will speak about how corporations do not have constitutional rights and that money is not free speech. Lilly Sasse from We Choose Us will share information about their campaign coalition of grassroots organizations, labor unions, and advocacy groups fighting for multiracial democracy particularly in St. Louis County during this election year.
Find out more »Earth Hour
Since its beginnings in 2007, Earth Hour has been known as the “lights off” moment. This hour of unity brings the world together, shines a spotlight on nature loss and the climate crisis and hopefully inspires millions more to act and advocate for urgent change. The UMD Institute on the Environment invites you to join the Earth Hour. Check out the Earth Hour website to learn more about what you and your organization can do.
Find out more »Apr 2024
Twin Ports Art Mixer
The Twin Ports Art Mixer features films by the Emergent Seas & Thunder Film Fest; live music by MN Moder, Indecent Proposal, Jaze, Smokey River and DJ Adub; poetry by Tim Moder, Joe Bruce and Meg Muthupandiyan; works by artists Sam Hope, Donald Mattson, Kater Rose, NEX and Jeredt Runions; and vendors Spice & Tea Exchange, Longfox Native Arts, Drip 101, The Fresh Kid, Frosted Panda Candle Co., Modervation, Duluth Coffee Co. and Blacklist Brewing.
Find out more »Battle of the Badges
The Duluth Police Department, Duluth Fire Department and Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service partner with Memorial Blood Center in the inaugural Battle of the Badges blood drive competition. To sign up for a slot at the blood drive, visit mbcherohub.club. Signing up for a time slot is encouraged, but walk-ins will be welcome.
Find out more »Lincoln Park Cleanup
Lincoln Park Cleanup volunteers meet up at Ursa Minor Brewing Co. to clean up litter in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Find out more »Hartley Park Clean Up
Join Hartley Nature Center for a volunteer Hartley Park Clean Up event on Earth Day. Participants will be picking up trash along the Woodland Avenue Connector, in the parking lot, and along old Hartley road. Rubber gloves, work gloves and trash bags will be provided. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Interested in helping, but can't make the event? Hartley would be happy to provide trash bags and rubber gloves to anyone wanting to participate…
Find out more »Junior League of Duluth New and Potential Member Social Hour
The Junior League of Duluth hosts a new and potential member social hour at Wild State Cider.
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