Community Calendar

Community Calendar

KID’S CAFÉ OFFERS FREE LUNCH PROGRAM THIS SUMMER

 

“Kid’s Café” offers a free lunch program that focuses on providing a nutritious meal and a nurturing, safe environment.  It is located in the Central Hillside neighborhood of Duluth on the second floor of the Damiano Center, 206 West 4^th Street. Get a free, healthy meal this summer at Kid’s Cafe. Call the Center for more information about the program:  218.722.8708.

A NORTHLAND LANDMARK NEEDS YOUR HELP!

The Gary New Duluth Veterans Monument is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.  It is a community landmark that was built in 1952 to commemorate the service of WWII and Korean War veterans from Gary New Duluth.  Now, after 60 years of honor, this wonderful monument and local treasure is in desperate need of repair.  They are looking to restore this existing monument and build a new monument, as well.  They are also looking to identify who grew up in the Far West.  Perhaps you would like to honor a loved one, you can do that by donating $25 to buy a paver that will be inscribed with the name and used for landscaping surrounding the monument.  They hope to rededicate the monument on Memorial Day.

 

MAY 10 (THURSDAY)

LEARN ABOUT YOUR ONLINE PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Duluth Public Library’s open hours have expanded but there are still times when it’s not possible or convenient for people to visit the library. The solution? Go online! If you’ve wondered how to use some of the resources and possibilities available on the library website, come to the Main Library’s Green Room (520 W. Superior St.) on Thursday, May 10 at 6:30 pm. Library staff will demonstrate what you can do from your home computer, including checking your personal account, renewing and reserving books, downloading ebooks and audiobooks, and searching some of the subscription resources available only to library card holders. It’s all free. For more information, call the library’s Community Services office at 730-4236.

 

 

MAY 10-12 (THURSDAY-SATURDAY)

MOTHER’S DAY MADNESS TO BENEFIT AN AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Team JC of the American Cancer Society has teamed up with Vina Boutique, 512 North 46^th Avenue East for Mother’s Day Madness. 10% off everything and a portion of the sale will go to the American Cancer Society and Team JC.

 

 

MAY 12 (SATURDAY)

BRULE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH’S RUMMAGE SALE

Make sure you stop by the Brule Presbyterian Church’s rummage sale on Saturday, May 12 from 9a-1p.  It will be held in the Brule Town Hall and a light lunch will be served.

 

MAY 12 (SATURDAY)

BOWLING FOR BREAST CANCER WITH CIRCLE OF HOPE

You’re invited to Bowling For Breast Cancer, Circle of Hope/Karen Geegan/Jack’s Place Fundraiser at Landmark Lanes, 1914 Broadway Street in Superior on Saturday, May 12.  Cost is $15 per bowler and times available to bowl are 10a, 12:30p or 3p.  There will be a Silent Auction and much more!  It’s easy to help make money for Circle of Hope, form a team, pick a team name, and choose what time you want to bowl.  Fill out the form, and send in your money with your form. If you need more information, please visit www.circleofhopeduluth.org.

 

 

 

MAY 12 (SATURDAY)

28TH ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY WALK/RUN

For many, it’s a tradition to take part in the 28th Annual Mother’s Day Walk/Run.  This year, it will be held Saturday, May 12 starting at 7a at Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth. This long standing tradition in the Northland is a chance for the community to get together to help support local women and children through our YWCA. The event will include a 5K Run, a 2 Mile Walk, a Youth “For Fun” Run for kids 12 and under, a Health and Wellness Expo, and so much more!  Early Bird Registration is only $20 from now until March 31st! Registration during the month of April is $25.

 

MAY 15 (TUESDAY)

LIBRARY OFFERS DROP-IN HELP WITH E-READERS- WEST DULUTH

Duluth Public Library staff will be available to work with you one-on-one at several drop-in eReader help sessions. The first one is scheduled at the West Duluth Branch Library, 5830 Grand Avenue, on Tuesday, May 15 from 10 am – noon. Learn about using the library’s OverDrive service to download free digital ebooks and audiobooks. Further sessions are scheduled for Mt. Royal Branch Library (on June 5), again at West Duluth Branch (June 12) and the Main Library (June 19). For more information, call 730-4200/option 6.

 

MAY 16 (WEDNESDAY)

3RD ANNUAL NORTHLAND JOB FAIR

The Minnesota Workforce Center presents the 3rd Annual Northland Job Fair on Wednesday, May 16 at the Radisson Hotel, 11a-4p.  Job seekers from all industries are invited to meet with a variety of Northland businesses.  For more information, visit www.positivelyminnesota.com.  Employers interested should call 218.723.4755.

 

 

 

MAY 17 (THURSDAY)

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES SEEKS ADOPTIVE PARENTS

Learn about exciting opportunities and changes in adoption. Discover the tools and support for families who would like a flexible, proactive adoption process, and learn how LSS can partner with you to grow your family.  Attend the adoption information meeting will on Thursday, May 17, from 6-8p at the Lss offices in the Ordean Building, downtown Duluth.  Call Lynne Haggar at (612) 879-5230 or 1-888-205-3769 to register. For more information or to register online, visit www.minnesotaadoption.org.

MAY 17 (THURSDAY)

PHOTOGRAPHER JOHN GREGOR PRESENTS TIPS AT DULUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY

Photographers of all abilities are invited to become inspired by John Gregor’s presentation, “Professional Photography for Everyone,” at the Duluth Public Library on Thursday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m.  John Gregor of Coldsnap Photography in Two Harbors will share his photographs and provide ideas, tips and techniques that will help participants become better photographers. The program is geared toward teens and adults and will consist of two sessions of approximately 45 minutes each. The first session will focus on photographing nature; the second will focus on taking pictures of people.

 

 

 

 

MAY 18 & 19 (FRIDAY & SATURDAY)

ANNUAL ESKO AREA RUMMAGE SALES

You KNOW Spring has sprung and summer is on the way when it’s time for the Annual Esko Area Rummage Sales.  They will be held Friday & Saturday, May 18 & 19.  Maps are of the sale locations are available on Friday, 8am at the Esko Little Store, 90 Thomson Road and Thomson Township Hall, 25 East Harney Road.  On Friday, May 18 ONLY, there is a delicious lunch of hot dogs, coneys and sloppy joes at the Thomson Township Hall from 8a-2p.  Lunch proceeds are donated to local charities.

 

 

 

 

MAY 19 (SATURDAY)

SPRING INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES CONCLUDES AT DULUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Duluth Public Library’s spring series of award-winning, independent international films concludes on Saturday, May 19, with a screening of BAD DAY TO GO FISHING at 2 pm in the Main Library’s Green Room.  BAD DAY TO GO FISHING is a film from Uruguay, in Spanish with English subtitles. A washed-up wrestler and his manager make good money staging bogus wrestling matches in small South American towns. However, when this oddball duo arrives in the unassuming village of Santa Maria, business really takes off but “fishing” in Santa Maria yields a bigger catch then they hoped for. The iFilm series is free and open to the public; films are not recommended for children under age 17 without parental permission. For more information about the iFilm series, call 730-4200/option 6.

 

 

 

 

MAY 19 (SATURDAY)

2012 DULUTH KIDNEY WALK

26 million people have chronic kidney disease and 90,000 people are waiting for a life-saving kidney transplant.  Funds raised at the Duluth Kidney Walk will support free kidney screenings for individuals at risk.  Join the fun and inspiring community fundraiser on Saturday, May 19.  It will be held at Bayfront Festival Park, 700 Railroad Street, Duluth.  Check-in begins at 9a, walk starts at 10a.  For more information, contact Breanne Doroff at 800.596.7943.

MAY 19 (SATURDAY)

BENEFIT FOR CHARLIE SWAY

4 year old, Charlie Sway was diagnosed with a Medulloblastoma brain tumor on March 22.  It was successfully removed on March 26.  Charlie will need physical, occupational and speech therapy for his recovery.  A benefit spaghetti dinner will be held on Saturday, May 19 at 4-7 at Doc’s Sports Bar & Grill, 34427 Majestic Pine Drive, Sturgeon Lake.  Music from “The Jacks” will continue the evening from 8-12.  Tickets are $10 for adults, $ for ages 12 and under.  Donations can be made at any Wells Fargo, care of the “Charlie Sway Benefit Fund”.

 

 

MAY 19 (SATURDAY)

MOTHER’S AGAINST BULLYING

On Saturday, May 19, at 5:00pm, at the Proctor Moose Lodge. Join M.A.B. (mother’s against bullying), a group focused on preventing the bullying that continues to be a problem in schools, on school buses, even for children walking to and from school. Come and join us for a discussion regarding the current problems faced by our children in school, and bring your ideas for solving this issue together. For more info call Luci at 218.349.5835.

MAY 19 (SATURDAY)

LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE’S ANNUAL MEMORIAL CAR SHOW & ALUMNI EVENT

Don’t miss the Annual Dennis Godfrey Memorial Car Show & Alumni Event at Lake Superior College, 2101 Trinity Road, Duluth, lower West parking lot.  The event runs from 11a-3:30p with registration at 10a, judging at 1p, awards at 3:45p.  Food and Beverages will be available.  There’s a pipe rapping contests at 3pm with music, door prizes, auto body and auto service demos and a whole lot more fun for the whole family.  For more info contact:  Barry Lampi 218.733.7602.

MAY 19 (SATURDAY)

COUNTRY PEACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH’S ANNUAL RUMMAGE/BAKE SALE

You’re invited to the annual rummage/bake sale at Country Peace Presbyterian Church held on Saturday, May 19 from 8 to noon.  Country Peace Church is located at 4694 South Country  Road A in Town of Superior.

 

 

JUNE 1 (FRIDAY)

CATHEDRAL PANTHER PANT 5K WALK/RUN

Get in shape while you train for the fun waiting on Friday, June 1 with the Cathedral Panther Pant 5K Walk/Run.  The event will be held at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 1410 Baxter Avenue, Superior, WI. Registration is $18 if registered before May 16 and $20 if registering later. Proceeds go to help build the school’s Spanish Program.  For more information visit:  www.superiorcathedralschool.org.

 

 

JUNE 2 (SATURDAY)

SPAGHETTI DINNER BENEFIT FOR LAURI (ST. GERMAIN) KITTO

Lauri (St. Germain) Kitto was diagnosed with Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, sadly there is no cure.  A spaghetti benefit dinner is planned for Saturday, June 2, from 2-10p, at the Cloquet VFW, 210 Arch Street.  The dinner will be from 2-6p, there will also be a kids coloring contest, silent auction, bake sale, live Blues music and more!  $10 for Adults, $5 for Children 5-12, under 5 FREE.

JUNE 2 (SATURDAY)

3RD ANNUAL PIGS RIDE FOR THE VETS

It’s the PIGS 3rd annual motorcycle ride for local veterans Saturday, June 2 leaving from Roper’s Saloon at 705 Tower Avenue in Superior.  Registration starts at 10:30, the ride leaves at noon.  There will be fantastic food after the ride at 6p, live music starts at 9.  It’s just $15 per rider and includes FOOD!  Proceeds benefit MACV and the Richard I Bong Veterans Historical Center.  All motorcycles are welcome, or follow along in your muscle or collectors car!  Visit us at www.pigsgive.com to make your tax deductible donation.

 

JUNE 2 (SATURDAY)

DULUTH SCLERODERMA’S 10TH ANNUAL STEPPING OUT TO CURE SCLERODERMA WALK

The Duluth Scleroderma Support Group of the Scleroderma Foundation will hold its 10^th annual Stepping Out To Cure Scleroderma Walk Saturday, June 2, at Bayfront Park.  Registration is at 9:00 am, walk begins @ 10:00 am.  Registration fee is $15.00.  The event will take place rain or shine.  This is a family event, which features a ½ mile walk.  Food and refreshments will be available. Money raised from this event will help us serve patients and work to raise local awareness of this cruel, but little known disease.

 

 

JUNE 4 (MONDAY)

LATOUR/EICHENWALD FORUM AT COLLEGE OF ST. SCHOLASTICA

The College of St. Scholastica will be holding the inaugural LaTour/Eichenwald Forum on Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) Leadership & Innovation on Monday, June 4 at 5:00 p.m in the Mitchell Auditorium, 1200 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, or live on-line. The event is dedicated to honoring the pioneering spirit of two highly regarded HIIM professionals, Kathy LaTour and Shirley Eichenwald Maki, both of whom are retiring from St. Scholastica’s HIIM department after a combined seven-plus decades of national leadership in education and in the profession. For more information visit http://bit.ly/IuHY1W.

JUNE 5 (TUESDAY)

LIBRARY OFFERS DROP-IN HELP WITH E-READERS-MT ROYAL BRANCH

Duluth Public Library staff will be available to work with you one-on-one at the Mt Royal Branch, 105 Mt.Royal Shopping Circle, on Tuesday, June 5 from 10 am – noon. Learn about using the library’s OverDrive service to download free digital ebooks and audiobooks. Additional sessions are scheduled at West Duluth Branch (June 12) and the Main Library (June 19). For more information, call 730-4200/option 6.

 

JUNE 9 (SATURDAY)

20TH ANNUAL WALK FOR ANIMALS

The Animal Allies 20th Annual Walk for Animals attracts 325 human participants and their companion animals.  Make plans to be part of the furry fun on Saturday, June 9.  Registration begins at 9a and the walk starts at 10a.  There will be fun contests, cutest puppy, human/pet look-alike, silly pet tricks, best crooner and the tail waggin’ award.  All proceeds will support the AAHS programs.  Walkers raise money through pledges.  Pledge forms are available by calling 218.722.5341 or online at www.animalallies.net/walk.

 

JUNE 9 & 10 (SATURDAY & SUNDAY)

C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE MS 150 RIDE

C.H. Robinson Worldwide MS 150 Ride isn’t just any bike ride. It’s a two-day, 150-mile journey from Duluth to the Twin Cities AND toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. Be part of the fun on June 9th through the 10th! With every push of the pedal, you can help do more for people living with MS. Register now or donate to a rider at myMSbike.org or call 800-FIGHT-MS.  Don’t just ride, Bike MS!

 

 

JUNE 12 (TUESDAY)

LIBRARY OFFERS DROP-IN HELP WITH E-READERS-WEST DULUTH

Duluth Public Library staff will be available to work with you one-on-one at the West Duluth Branch, 5830 Grand Avenue, on Tuesday, June 12 from 10 am – noon. Learn about using the library’s OverDrive service to download free digital ebooks and audiobooks. An additional session is scheduled the Main Library (June 19). For more information, call 730-4200/option 6.

 

 

JUNE 19 (TUESDAY)

LIBRARY OFFERS DROP-IN HELP WITH E-READERS-WEST DULUTH

Duluth Public Library staff will be available to work with you one-on-one at the Main Duluth Library, 520 West Superior Street, on Tuesday, June 19 from 10 am – noon. Learn about using the library’s OverDrive service to download free digital ebooks and audiobooks. For more information, call 730-4200/option 6.

 

 

 

JUNE 21 (THURSDAY)

5TH ANNUAL GUNS N’ HOSES SOFTBALL CHALLENGE

It’s the event of the summer!  Everyone looks forward to the Softball game between the Duluth Fire and Police Departments.  It’s the 5th Annual Guns N’ Hoses Softball Challenge on Thursday, June 21 at 5:30p.  There will be FREE admission to Wade stadium for the festivities.  FREE food provided by Texas Roadhouse, while it lasts and lots of door prizes.  There will also be Emergency vehicles on display.  The event benefits the Northern Lights Foundation.

JUNE 30 (SATURDAY)

HARBOR HOUSE CRISIS SHELTERS 5K RUN/WALK

Harbor House Crisis Shelters 5K Run/Walk to benefit the homeless single women and families in Douglas County will be held Saturday, June 30.  Pre-register by June 15 and receive a t-shirt!  Runners will start at the charter fishing dock parking lot on Barker’s Island at 9a, walkers at 9:15.  Cost is:  $25.00 for runners/walkers, $25.00 for ghost runners (register and recieve a t-shirt and you get to sleep in!) and $40.00 family of two or more.   Awards will be given for test time in Men’s and Women’s catagories. All children participating will receive a ribbon.  The 5K follows the Osaugie Trail in Superior and is open to walkers and runners of all ages and abilities. Participants will be shuttled back to the start point at the end of the race.  For more information or registration, please call 715-394-9608 or email info@harborhousecs.org.  Harbor House Crisis Shelters mission is to provide hospitable shelter, transitional living and emergency services to homeless single women and families.

Updated:  May 8 , 2012