Jun 2021
Pollinator Marketplace
Sponsored by Duluth Monarch Buddies. Featured will be a pollinator/native-plant sale, with lots of milkweed provided by Shoreview Natives in Two Harbors. There will also be free milkweed seeds and resources on pollinator plants and gardening for Monarch butterflies and bees. DMB merchandise, including t-shirts and aprons, will be available for purchase. Credit-card sales preferred. DMB members will be on hand to answer questions about Monarchs and how to develop and increase pollinator habitat in yards and neighborhoods.
Find out more »Summer Parking Lot Concerts at the Coppertop: UMD Faculty Brass Quintet
The UMD Faculty Brass Quintet performs an outdoor show in the parking lot of "the Coppertop Church." Food will be available from Paul Sapyta's Room at the Table Food Truck all afternoon, with a special event menu beginning at 6 p.m. Chairs will be available, but attendees can bring their own if they wish. Freewill donations will be accepted. There will be activities for kids. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be postponed to June 23.
Find out more »Jul 2021
Summer Parking Lot Concerts at the Coppertop: Randy Lee’s Jazz Combo
Randy Lee's Jazz Combo presents an outdoor concert in the parking lot of "the Coppertop Church." Food will be available from Paul Sapyta's Room at the Table Food Truck all afternoon with a special event menu beginning at 6 p.m. Chairs will be available or attendees can bring their own. Freewill donation will be accepted. There will be activities for kids. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be postponed to July 29.
Find out more »Aug 2021
Monarch Waystation Garden Tour
A self-guided tour of seven Duluth-certified monarch waystations, featuring gardens with a mix of milkweed and pollinator plants that provide the habitat needed for monarch butterflies and other pollinators to propagate and reach maturity. Sponsor Duluth Monarch Buddies is a Duluth nonprofit collaborating with community members and organizations to restore monarch habitats and educate people about the ecology of monarchs and other pollinators. To get started on the tour, go to the First United Methodist Church (Coppertop) parking lot on…
Find out more »Summer Parking Lot Concerts at the Coppertop: Ingeborg von Agassiz
Ingeborg von Agassiz performs an outdoor concert in the parking lot of "the Coppertop Church." Food will be available from Paul Sapyta's Room at the Table food truck all afternoon with a special event menu beginning at 6 p.m. Chairs will be available, but attendees can bring their own. Freewill donations will be accepted. There will be activities for kids. In the case of inclement weather, the concert will be postponed to Wednesday, Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Find out more »Oct 2021
Fall Roast Beef Dinner
The Fall Roast Beef Dinner at the "Coppertop Church" is a drive-through-only affair. The cost of the dinner is $12 per meal, which includes roast beef, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, a roll and homemade apple crisp. Proceeds benefit church ministries.
Find out more »Trunk or Treat
"The Coppertop Church" hosts 35 minutes of truck or treating.
Find out more »Apr 2022
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter-egg hunt at 9:15, followed by church services at 10. For kids fifth grade and under.
Find out more »Jun 2022
Pollinator MarketPlace
Featured will be a pollinator and native plant sale from Shoreview Natives in Two Harbors, free resources on pollinator plants and gardening for Monarch butterflies, and Duluth Monarch Buddies merchandise for sale. DMB members will be on hand to answer questions, assist with plant purchases and provide direction on developing and increasing monarch and butterfly habitat in their yards and neighborhoods. Pheasants Forever and the Regional Stormwater Protection Team will host booths.
Find out more »Jul 2022
Northern Lights Music Festival Chamber Players
The Northern Lights Music Festival Chamber Players present this concert of chamber music at the "Copper Top Church." Trios by Haydn and Schubert, as well as solo works for piano, violin and cello will be performed.
Find out more »Summer Parking Lot Concerts at the Coppertop: Strikepoint Handbell Ensemble
Duluth's internationally-acclaimed handbell ensemble performs. $15 donation is suggested. This performance is the homecoming concert of the group's 2022 summer tour. Strikepoint's repertoire ranges from a 1940's Glenn Miller ballad to Lady Gaga to a bluesy spiritual and includes both familiar and new music.
Find out more »Vacation Bible School
From Twin Ports United Methodist Churches. July 18-22. 9-3 daily. Singing, games, Bible stories, crafts and more.
Find out more »Aug 2022
Tour of Duluth Monarch Waystation Gardens
This event is a self-driving tour of several Duluth Certified Monarch Waystation Gardens that feature a mix of milkweed, nectar and pollinator plants needed for the natural propagation of Monarch butterflies. Hosts will be at all sites to show the gardens and answer questions. Six to seven gardens are on the tour; some simple and others large and elaborate. These Monarch Waystations have been certified by Monarch Watch, a nonprofit education, conservation and research program at the University of Kansas…
Find out more »Oct 2022
Fall 2022 Roast Beef Dinner
The Fall Roast Beef Dinner at the "Coppertop Church" is a drive-through-only affair. The cost of the dinner is $12 per meal, which includes roast beef, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, a roll and homemade apple crisp. Proceeds benefit church ministries.
Find out more »Trunk-or-Treat at First United Methodist
First United Methodist Church invites participants dressed in costume from 10:00-11:00 for the church service. From 11:15 to 11:45 am, there will be trick-or-treating in the trunk of the cars, on the west side of the smaller parking lot. Park in the bigger parking lot and then walk over to this lot. There will be a bounce house in the parking lot too.
Find out more »Nov 2022
Duluth Fiber Guild Fair and Sale 2022
The Duluth Fiber Guild holds a fair and sale for "high-quality gifts" created by local textile artists. Demonstrations of weaving, spinning and more are showcased. Hands-on activities are available for children.
Find out more »Jan 2023
MLK Community Breakfast 2023
The breakfast will feature a brief local program and a community viewing of the MLK breakfast broadcast in Minneapolis featuring a keynote by Valerie Jarrett, the CEO of the Barack Obama Foundation. The food is coordinated by the African-American Men’s Group and will be served starting at 7 a.m. The broadcast runs from 8 to 9:30 a.m. A freewill offering will support the United Negro College Fund which supports students of African Heritage throughout Minnesota to attend college. People interested…
Find out more »Citizens in Action 25th Anniversary Workshop
For the past 25 years, the annual Citizens in Action workshop has educated thousands about citizen involvement, the process of government and how to positively affect change at the local, state and federal level. Co-sponsoring organizations, community nonprofits and advocacy groups will lead workshops on their own advocacy strategies and opportunities for community involvement. With the theme of this year's workshop being, “Answering the Call: Step up to Lead," this event features opening speakers MN State Senator Erin Maye Quade…
Find out more »Feb 2023
Chum Second Saturday Volunteer Opportunity
Chum Duluth holds volunteering opportunities on the second Saturday of each month. This month the group is gathering at the Coppertop Church to identify some projects that will benefit its programs. Attendees can help decide and organize things like planning a nice meal for residents at the Steve O'Neil Apartments, planning a snack drop every day for a week at St. Francis Apartments, etc. To register go to tfaforms.com.
Find out more »Jun 2023
Duluth Monarch Festival
Keynote speaker Emily Stone will present "Ecology of Overwintering Monarchs in Mexico." Other activities include children's crafts, face painting, storytelling, monarch movies and much more.
Find out more »Chum Interfaith Service of Thanksgiving
Chum is taking one year to recognize it’s 50th anniversary. An Interfaith Service is marking the start of the year-long commemoration of this milestone. Chum is proud to have been able to serve our community members experiencing homelessness, poverty, and hunger. Over the course of this commemoration year, more people in our city recognize that supporting local organizations, like Chum, is the solution to lowering the number of people experiencing homelessness in Duluth. There will be many events in the…
Find out more »Jul 2023
Vacation Bible School
This year's Vacation Bible School camp at the Coppertop Church meets July 17-21 from 9 a.m. to noon. Students meet at church for worship, games, snacks and Bible stories. The camp is for children going into kindergarten through 5th grade. Those who are in 6th and 7th grade can volunteer as "Counselors in Training by filling out the CIT form. The cost is $25 for one camper, $20 for each additional camper. Pay electronically at onrealm.org or send/bring payment made…
Find out more »Summer Parking Lot Concert Series: Big Wave Dave and the Ripples
The horn-driven R&B group Big Wave Dave and the Ripples returns for another parking lot concert at First United Methodist Church. Some lawn chairs will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own. Starting at 5:30 p.m. the Room at the Table food truck will offer a select dinner menu and there will be activities for children. A free-will donation will be accepted, with proceeds supporting Chum’s 50th Anniversary Fund and the FUMC Summer Parking Lot Concert Series.…
Find out more »Aug 2023
Monarch Waystation Garden Tour
This self-guided tour of Duluth Certified Monarch Waystations features gardens with a mix of milkweed, nectar and pollinator plants that provide the habitat needed for the propagation and growth of Monarch butterflies. Seven gardens are featured on the tour -- some small and simple and others large and elaborate. Hosts are available to show off their gardens and answer questions. Visit them anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monarch Waystations are gardens certified by Monarch Watch, a national nonprofit education,…
Find out more »Strikepoint
The handbell ensemble performs. $15 donation suggested.
Find out more »Sep 2023
Climate Talk with Paul Douglas
Minnesota meteorologist and climate expert Paul Douglas will be presenting a climate talk on climate change symptoms in the Northlands. The presentation will be followed by a reception and book signing from Douglas.
Find out more »Oct 2023
Twin Ports Wind Orchestra Brass Ensemble
The Twin Ports Wind Orchestra Brass Ensemble performs under the direction of conductor Dr. Mark Whitlock in the fall Classical Brass concert. The concert features the brass section of the ensemble with a wide variety of selections including, Fanfare to La Peri, Procession of the Nobles, Mars from The Planets, and more. Donations are welcome during the concert to support music in the community through the Twin Ports Wind Orchestra. There will be about a 10 minute intermission. For the…
Find out more »Halloween at the Coppertop
Halloween at the Coppertop Church includes Halloween games in Lakeview Social Hall. 10 a.m. is Sunday School. Trunk or Treat is from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in West Parking Lot. Hosts suggest attendees to attend in a (non-violent) costume. Sign up in the church office to hand out candy from your car (from your decorated trunk) or to donate candy.
Find out more »Nov 2023
The Copper Top Craft and Bake Sale
Join the Women at First United Methodist Church for the Copper Top Craft and Bake Sale. More than 30 area crafters will offering handmade gifts such as jewelry, woodcrafts, doll clothes, ceramics, accessories, home décor, linens and so much more. Hot cinnamon rolls and lunch will also be provided.
Find out more »Duluth Fiber Guild Sale and Fair
The Duluth Fiber Guild Sale and Fair features distinctive items including handwoven scarves, unique jewelry, wearable art, garments, fiber for spinning, handspun yarn, holiday and home décor and more. There will be hands-on activities for children, as well as demonstrations of spinning, weaving and other fiber arts. The Duluth Fiber Guild is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The guild’s mission is to support and to promote an understanding and appreciation of the fiber arts while supporting the education and…
Find out more »Dec 2023
Strikepoint presents “A Bell Noel” Holiday Concert
Strikepoint, Duluth’s internationally-acclaimed handbell ensemble, will present a holiday fundraising concert, “A Bell Noël”. Joining Strikepoint will be some of their musical friends, including organist Velda Graham Bell, vocal ensemble Borealis Quartet and brass duo Derek Bromme and Stacy Carolan. Tickets are available at the door. Strikepoint rings 6-plus octaves of bronze Schulmerich handbells with additional Malmark aluminum bells, 7 octaves of handchimes, 2 octaves of Silver Melody Bells, 3 octaves of Petit & Fritzen handbells and a variety of…
Find out more »Jan 2024
MLK Community Breakfast
The breakfast will feature a brief local program and a community viewing of the broadcast of the program in Minneapolis. Food will be served starting at 7 a.m. The broadcast runs from 8 to 9:30 a.m. A freewill offering will support the United Negro College Fund which supports students of African Heritage throughout Minnesota to attend college. For more information visit mlkbreakfast.com.
Find out more »Citizens in Action
Hear from opening speaker, Emmy award winning host of Minnesota Historia, Hailey Eidenschink. Then learn how you can make an impact by listening, learning and speaking up. A panel of 15+ local community organizations will relate how their advocacy has made a difference. You’ll also have an opportunity to connect with a group of regional and local elected officials for coffee and conversation. Lunch will be served.
Find out more »Feb 2024
Lenten Recital: Velda Graham Bell
The Arrowhead American Guild of Organists presents a series of five Wednesday-afternoon recitals from Feb. 21 to Mar. 30. This week features Velda Graham Bell.
Find out more »Mar 2024
St Olaf Handbell Choir Concert
The St. Olaf College Handbell Choir will perform a concert during their winter tour. The ensemble’s program features original compositions and arrangements from tangos to J.S. Bach and a little jazz. A highlight will be the premier performance of "Fantasy," a work by student member Henry Rye. Another piece combines bells, vocal quartet, French horn and piano. Ringer Katie Nail will solo on bell tree and a handbell quartet will be performing as well. This performance is free to the…
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