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Winter Clothing Drive

Ice Cream Should Be Cold, Your Neighbors Should NOT Be! Our annual winter clothing drive is coming up quick! On Thursday, October 23rd, stop in to our office or Life 97.3 at 1101 E. Central Entrance to drop off New or Gently used, Mittens, Hats, and Jackets for our local schools. Consider stopping into Twin Ports Trailer Trash on October 22nd from 8am – 4pm for free Mattress Drop-Offs along with the winter clothing drive! Donate and you will get some free ice cream! As we work closely with the local schools, all donation will be sorted and sent to the schools based on their needs! Help us keep our neighborhood warm this winter! We hope to see you there!

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Fall into Mentoring with Mentor North

Have you been wondering what youth mentoring is all about? Or maybe you’re ready to take the next step and become a mentor for a young person in the Twin Ports! Join us on Thursday, October 16th from 5:30pm-7:00pm at Dovetail Cafe and Market for our “Fall Into Mentoring” cozy happy hour event! You’ll have the chance to hear mentoring stories, listen to a Q&A panel of current mentors, learn how to get involved, and cozy up with food/drink. This event is open to the public and free to attend!

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Local Writers Book Fair

Join us on Sunday, October 12th for an afternoon of books and brews! Meet a handful of amazing local authors, and browse a vibrant collection of books from regional talent and popular titles carried by Crow & Co. to Go, Duluth’s very own pop-up bookstore. There will be myriad genres available, so you’re sure to find something for every reader!

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Rock Out Autism Decades

Rock out Autism Decades R,O,A Saturday October 11th, 2025 Grand View Grill and Bar 2920 Midway Road Duluth, MN 55810 Music 50’s at 5:00 60’s at 6:00 70’s at 7:00 80’s at 8:00 90’s at 9:00 Come dressed as your favorite decade! $5.00 donation at the door. 50/50 and regular raffle drawing on the hour. All money raised from the event will go to a High School student living with Autism. Sponsored by: Grand View Grill and Bar Autism Association of Northern MN

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3rd Annual Sip, Support & Salute Fundraiser

3rd Annual Sip, Support & Salute fundraiser will be at held at Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center. $10 entry to our fundraiser AND the museum! This also includes (1) pour of wine, beer or soda of your choice. You will also receive samples from our local food and beverage vendors. We will also have local food and beverage vendors selling their delicious eats and drinks. Food trucks onsite as well. Local artists and small businesses selling their crafts and goods too. Our own Auxiliary members have been busy making wine and painting wine glasses to sell as well! The talented Todd Eckart will be joining us singing tunes everyone will enjoy! Superior K9 and Bearcat SWAT track onsite. Donations received from local businesses used for the silent auction, bag raffle, meat raffle and grand prize drawing. All money raised allows us to continue or dedication supporting LOCAL veterans and…

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17th Annual Suicide Awareness Memorial Walk

Join us for this FREE annual event in memory of loved ones lost to suicide and for awareness and education towards prevention. Pre-registration is not required. The walk will begin (registration at 9:30am, walk at 10am) and end at Carlton High School. Refreshments and a short educational/remembrance presentation will follow the walk by Paul Goossens and Rachel Goossens. Information on suicide awareness, education, and resources will be available, including short presentations by Charlie Health and the Human Development Center’s Mental Health Urgent Care. Participants may wear something with the name/picture of the person they are honoring the memory of (not required). This event is organized by the Carlton County Suicide Prevention Task Force and is not a fundraiser.

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