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Join us at Bent Paddle for a night of drinks, raffle drawings, and fun! Raffle: $5 – 1 raffle ticket & $1 off pint $10 – 4 raffle tickets & BOGO pint $20 – 8 raffle tickets & free pint Prizes: Wisconsin Dells Package $320 Minnesota Historical Society Membership $135 Lincoln Park Crafting Community Prize $110
Dine in or order to go! All day on Wednesday, 5/20, use code DoinGood to order online for pickup and support the cause, mention Dine to Donate, or show a copy of this event in the restaurant to ensure a portion of your meal goes to support CCAR. Swing by in the mall entrance by Applebee’s between 5-7pm to meet adoptable animals and visit with CCAR volunteers as well! Those interested in adopting can fill out an adoption application ahead of time to help save time.
Donations Accepted At: Four Seasons Complex, 90 Chestnut Ave, Carlton, MN Donation Drop-off Hours: We cannot accept large furniture, TVs, computers, mattresses, large exercise equipment, or broken/damaged items. Wednesday, 5/13: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Thursday, 5/14: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM Friday, 5/15: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Rummage & Bake Sale Information Location: Four Seasons Complex, 90 Chestnut Ave, Carlton, MN Early Bird Entrance: Friday, May 15th | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ($5 per person) Public Sale (Friday): May 15th | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Public Sale (Saturday): May 16th | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Event Features: Adoptable Animals Bake Sale New-with-Tags Pet Supplies CCAR Merch & Swag for Sale Microchip Clinic (4:00 PM – 7:30 PM & 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM): Pre-register or walk-in registration available. Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic: By appointment only.
Join members of the 2026 Leadership Duluth cohort for bingo night! Tuesday, May 12th from 4 to 6 pm, come down to Corktown Deli to enjoy exciting rounds of bingo and win fun prizes. Five rounds of bingo cost $20 and extra cards can be purchased for $5 each. Cash, check, and card are accepted. All proceeds from the event will support babysitting classes for local youth! These classes are provided for youth free of cost by Head of the Lakes United Way and are aimed at increasing childcare options, improving safety in homes, and empowering youth. Learn more about these classes by visiting hlunitedway.org/babysitting.
Come grab a burrito (or two!) and visit adoptable animals in the Miller Hill Mall (near Ulta and Noodles) from 4-8pm. 25% of all event sales will benefit the Carlton County Animal Rescue. It will be a fun night to gather, dine and support your local animal rescue. Use code VE8PCZQ to order online for pickup and support the cause or show a copy of this event in the restaurant.
Great Lakes Aquarium is excited to partner with WDIO News for a highly anticipated forecast forum! The free, after-hours event will focus on getting into meteorology as women in a male-dominated field, detailing how meteorologists forecast, and exploring both the broadcast and government career paths. Guests are invited to explore the Aquarium’s exhibit floor before and after presentations. 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 Sabrina Ullman – WDIO Weekend Meteorologist / Multimedia Journalist, Meteorology Lea Zmurko – WDIO Storm Track Meteorologist / Good Morning Northland, Meteorology 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 6:30 pm – Guests arrive | Bar opens 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Presentation and Q&A 9:00 pm – Exhibit floor exploration | Last call 9:30 pm – Event ends 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐁𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 All are welcome to join the presentation, explore the after-hours exhibit floor, and enjoy local beer, wine, cocktails, and N/A offerings from the Aquarium’s full-service bar. Admission and parking is free for…