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Elite Sports & Collectibles Card Show

Discover rare finds and timeless treasures at the Elite Sports Cards & Collectibles Show, happening at the Miller Hill Mall from Friday, February 20th, to Sunday, February 22nd in the Barnes & Noble Court. This event will take place during mall hours. Whether you’re a longtime collector or new to the hobby, browse an impressive selection of sports cards, memorabilia, and unique collectibles from top vendors. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts and add to your collection.

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Woodland Winter Freeze Festival

Join the Duluth East Student Government at the Woodland Ice Rinks for a Minnesota Hockey Day celebration taking place on January 24th from 9am to 3:30 pm! There will be free hot chocolate and s’more roasting, as well as various other winter activities. Build a snowman, do some crafts, decorate a cookie, and even compete in trivia! If that’s not enough, bring some skates and celebrate our strong hockey community here in Duluth by making use of some free skate time or support our Duluth Northern Stars girls hockey team in their traditional Minnesota Hockey Day scrimmage against the Proctor/Hermantown Mirage team! Finally, make a bid for a chance to win a basket full of goodies including some from your favorite local businesses in our silent auction. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go to support several nonprofits in the area such as the Damiano Center, Animal Allies, and Ruby’s…

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February Free ArtDAI

A beloved tradition. Stop in for a FREE, casual, creative art-making afternoon and learn to make simple, fun crafts that can be customized for artists of all ages. Create your own Valentine’s Day decor, gifts, or cards, or customize your craft to whatever theme you choose!

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Northland Figure Skating Competition

The 46th Annual Northland Figure Skating Competition will be held at the DECC Arena and AMSOIL Arena. Admission to the event is free. Community members are encouraged to attend and see, first hand, the amazing talents of the competitors. Please note parking at the DECC is $10 a day. Keep your parking ticket on your vehicle’s dash for easy re-entry each day. Schedule Overview: Thursday: Quiet rink events at DECC Arena & AMSOIL Arena (2:00 PM – 9:00 PM) featuring spins and jumps with no music. Friday: Freeskate programs with music at DECC Arena & AMSOIL Arena (starting at 8:00 AM). Saturday: A full day of freeskate and spin events at DECC Arena (starting at 8:00 AM). Sunday: Final day of freeskate, lyrical pop, and team events at DECC Arena & AMSOIL Arena (starting at 8:00 AM). For more information, visit www.duluthfsc.org  

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Antique Appraisal

Bring your antique/collectible item for a free appraisal to the St. Louis County Depot at 506 West Michigan Street, Duluth, Minnesota. The St. Louis County Historical Society has arranged for Denny Mager of Northern Specialty, an expert in antique appraisal, to be at your service beginning at noon in the Union Lounge (outside of the Board Room), which is on street level. Follow event signage. Registration is in person only and cut-off at 2:30PM, so the appraiser can finish appraisals by 3PM. Guests are called up in the order that they are registered. You may bring up to two items per person for an informal oral identification and evaluation of each antique. If the piece is too large or fragile to be hand-carried, clear photographs with a description of any marks and labels will be sufficient. Past participants have thoroughly enjoyed the appraiser’s comments on what is always an interesting…

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A Winter Dance Party Fundraiser & Memorial for Todd Eckart

We are combining our annual Winter Dance Party fundraiser for the Armory Arts & Music Center with an opportunity to honor the life of our longtime friend and musician Todd Eckart. No tickets for this event but a there is a chance to offer a freewill donation of $20 at the door. 5:00pm – 6:00pm – Social Hour and Silent Auction of Todd’s suit coats, ties and other memorabilia (organized by family) 6:00pm – Musical tribute to Todd by his band, AAMC Program with emcee Solomon Witherspoon, followed by more music and dance party including a dance contest with fun prizes. 8:00pm – Hugs, thanks you’s and goodbyes

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