Gary New Duluth Community Center and Recreation Area
Duluth, MN 55808 United States gnd.community
Jul 2016
GND Rec Bike Rodeo and Child Safety Day
Sponsored by The Duluth Police Department, Healthy Duluth and the GND Development Alliance. Children will learn bike safety and will have the opportunity to participate in activities, including an obstacle course. They will also have the ability to get their bikes checked/fixed out by one of the three bike mechanics who will be there. Kids are encouraged to come with their bikes/helmets but if they don't have a bike, don't worry about it -- Healthy Duluth is bringing their fleet…
Find out more »Oct 2016
Preserving Fruits and Vegetables Safely
Join Suzanne Driessen, University of Minnesota Extension food safety educator, to learn the whys and hows of preserving food safely. Learn the safest and most current ways to preserve foods by canning, freezing and drying and where to find credible research-based food preservation information and tested recipes to preserve safe and wholesome food. Reservations by September 30 are required: contact Leana Iverson at 218-213-6774 or email [email protected]
Find out more »Adult Paint Night with Ladi Di
A night of painting sponsored by the Gary-New Duluth Community Club. An avid painter and instructor, Lady Di will guide attendees with a side dose of humor. Cost includes painting, harvest treats and apple cider. To reserve a seat, call Leana Iverson at 218-213-6774 or email [email protected]
Find out more »Aug 2017
Todd Eckart Concert and Community Raffle
Todd Eckart is part wistful crooner, part country songsmith, and equal measure rock-n-roll heart throb. This event includes a raffle drawing.
Find out more »GND Bike Rodeo 2017
Learn about bike safety from the Duluth Police Department, make a smoothie with the Fender Blender and take part in the time-trial race for a chance to win prizes.
Find out more »Sep 2017
Ethnic Days: Music from the Alps to the Adriatic
Music provided by The Singing Slovenes, Slovenian button-box player Gasper Krek and the Sam Miletich Tamburica Ensemble. Also: Kolo dancing and ethnic foods.
Find out more »Families in Flight: The Journey of Slovenian Children to Minnesota After World War II
This is a presentation on Minnesota’s forgotten history hosted by the St. Louis County Historical Society and the Gary New Duluth Development Alliance. In the aftermath of World War II, thousands of refugee families resettled in Minnesota from refugee camps in Europe. Among these displaced persons were Slovenian children who had been uprooted from their homes or born in the camps. For the first time, these youngest emigrants, now grown up, share their first-hand accounts of starting new lives with…
Find out more »Dec 2017
The Sounds of Christmas
An afternoon of Christmas Music provided by Denfeld's music department featuring "Maroon 16." Also: a singalong, social time with seasonal treats and beverages and a bake sale. Freewill offerings accepted.
Find out more »City Hall in the City
Duluth Mayor Emily Larson invites the public to a community listening session focused on providing residents with the chance to share ideas, concerns and needs with the mayor. All residents are welcome and encouraged to attend to meet individually with Mayor Larson. Some city staff members will also be in attendance representing public works, parks, public safety and the Imagine Duluth Comprehensive Plan. Children are welcome to attend and will have access to art supplies.
Find out more »Feb 2018
Community Engagement Session
Help finalize the details in the Imagine Duluth 2035 Comprehensive Plan update. Be a part of the conversation and help determine what implementation should be prioritized in each of the five chapters.
Find out more »May 2018
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Monday and Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Light and Low Fitness Class
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Monday and Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
This one-hour fitness class is held Mondays and Wednesdays and taught by certified YMCA instructors. Classes are $5 per session. With purchase of a $40 punch card, the cost is $4 per session.
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Yoga Class
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Work on flexibility and core strength every Wednesday at 6 p.m. All abilities are welcome to join in. The class is taught by a certified YMCA yoga instructor. Cost: $5 per session -- you may purchase a punch card with 10 punches for $40. If a class is canceled, it will be posted on Facebook (gndcommunity.com) or Twitter under GND REC. Call 464-1930 and ask for Harrison French for more information.
Find out more »Jul 2018
Independence Concert
Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra musicians playing the trumpet, tuba, trombone, French horn and more will play America's favorite marches and patriotic music. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. Concessions will be available. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the Stowe Elementary School gymnasium, which is adjacent to the GND REC.
Find out more »Aug 2018
The Fish Heads and Friends: An Evening of Blues to Bluegrass
The GND REC Performance Pavilion features sounds of blues to bluegrass with the Fish Heads, Gina Lee and the Holy Hootenanners. Concessions will be open.
Find out more »Sep 2018
Alps to the Adriatic Festival 2018
Experience music and food from the Alps to the Adriatic at the GND Performance Pavilion. Slovenian, tamburica, klezmer and gypsy music by the Singing Slovenes and the Sammy Miltich Tamburica Ensemble. Ethnic foods including bakery items starting at noon with entertainment starting at 1 p.m.
Find out more »Duluth YMCA Welcome Week Festival
Duluth Area Family YMCA joins Welcoming America and hundreds of YMCAs and other organizations nationwide in hosting events to celebrate immigrants’ contributions to communities and bring together all residents in a spirit of unity. The Welcome Week Festival features the musical program "The Alps to the Adriatic," which includes Slovenian, Tamburicia, Kelzmer and Gypsy music from Eastern Europe performed by the Singing Slovenes, Gasper Krek and the Sammy Miletich Tamburicia Ensamble. There will also be ethnic foods and baked goods…
Find out more »Zumba
Gary New Duluth Community Center hosts zumba classes every Tuesday night. The cost is $5 per session or $4 with a punch card.
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Yoga for all abilities. No experience is necessary. Participants should bring a yoga mat. The one-hour class is taught by a certified YMCA yoga instructor.
Find out more »Dec 2018
Sounds of Christmas
Featured performers: Denfeld's "Maroon 16." Refreshments and holiday goodies will be served following the event.
Find out more »Mission Creek Burial Recovery Community Meeting
The Minnesota Department of Transportation hosts a community meeting to update the community on the Mission Creek burial recovery work. There will be a brief formal presentation followed by a question and answer session. Light refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »Feb 2019
Community Meeting on Mission Creek Burial Recovery Work
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has scheduled a community meeting to provide updates about Mission Creek burial recovery work. There will be a brief formal presentation followed by a Q & A session. Light refreshments will be provided. To request an ASL or foreign language interpreter, or other reasonable accommodation, call Janet Miller at 651-366-4720 or 1-800-657-3774 (Greater Minnesota), 711 or 1-800-627-3529 (Minnesota Relay). Or email to adarequest.dot @ state.mn.us. Request at least one week in advance, if possible. For…
Find out more »May 2019
Mission Creek Burial Recovery Work Community Meeting
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will provide updates about Mission Creek burial recovery work. There will be a brief formal presentation followed by a Q&A session. Light refreshments will be provided. To request an ASL or foreign language interpreter, or other reasonable accommodation, call Janet Miller at 651-366-4720 or 1-800-657-3774 (Greater Minnesota), 711 or 1-800-627-3529 (Minnesota Relay), or email adarequest.dot @ state.mn.us. Make requests at least one week in advance, if possible. For more information visit mndot.gov.
Find out more »Open House on 134th Avenue West Construction Plans
The Minnesota Department of Transportation host this open house to discuss proposed construction plans for 134th Avenue West in the Fond du Lac neighborhood of Duluth. Members of the public are invited to learn more about the proposed project, view layouts and ask questions. To request an ASL or foreign language interpreter, or other reasonable accommodation, call Janet Miller at 651-366-4720 or 1-800-657-3774 (Greater Minnesota), 711 or 1-800-627-3529 (Minnesota Relay). Or email to adarequest.dot @ state.mn.us. Request at least one…
Find out more »Jun 2019
Mission Creek Community Meeting
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has scheduled a community meeting will provide a brief update on burial recovery work at 6 p.m. followed by a Q & A session. At 7 p.m. representatives of the South St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District will be on hand to discuss their project to restore Mission Creek just upstream of the Fond du Lac neighborhood this summer. Light refreshments will be provided. To request an ASL or foreign language interpreter, or other…
Find out more »Independence Celebration Concert
Featuring the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra brass ensemble. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be in the Stowe School gymnasium.
Find out more »Jul 2019
United States Air Force Band of Mid-America
With Starlifter. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be in the Stowe School gymnasium.
Find out more »Fish Heads and Friends
With Blues to Bluegrass. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be in the Stowe School gymnasium.
Find out more »Aug 2019
Airlifter Brass Quintet Concert
The Airlifter Brass Quintet of the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America performs on the Gary New Duluth Performance Pavilion. Concessions will be available serving hotdogs, ice-cream and more.
Find out more »Sep 2019
Alps to the Adriatic Festival 2019
Experience music and food from Eastern Europe on the grounds of the Gary New Duluth Recreation Area Pavilion. The music will be by the Singing Slovenes and World Champion Yodeler Kerry Christensen. Ethnic foods including bakery items will be available. There will also be a bounce house, and the Duluth Children's Museum will have activities for kids. This year's festival will also feature an art fair. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. In the event of inclement weather, the…
Find out more »Oct 2019
City Hall in the City
Duluth Mayor Emily Larson and Duluth and city staff host a listening session at the Gary New Duluth Community Center.
Find out more »Mission Creek Community Meeting
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has scheduled this community meeting to provide updates about work at Mission Creek. There will be a brief formal presentation followed by a Q&A session. Light refreshments will be provided. To request an ASL or foreign language interpreter, or other reasonable accommodation, call Janet Miller at 651-366-4720 or 1-800-657-3774 (Greater Minnesota), 711 or 1-800-627-3529 (Minnesota Relay). Emails can be sent to adarequest.dot @ state.mn.us. Request at least one week in advance, if possible. To learn…
Find out more »Feb 2020
Senior Soup Luncheon
Wild rice soup, salad, rolls and dessert will be served. Coffee and water provided. Enjoy button box music by Gary-New Duluth's Frank Bucar. Allison Nicholson (Essentia Health) presents. She will provide handouts and information about senior health. Call, email or text Fran to RSVP by February 9th to secure a space: 218-390-6946 or [email protected] Donations accepted.
Find out more »Public Open House for Highway 23 Improvements
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has scheduled a public open house to discuss Highway 23 realignment and Mission Creek Bridge replacement. Community members are encouraged to stop by to learn, ask questions and provide input.
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