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Come join the Carlton County Animal Rescue for a fun afternoon of Bingo at Grand View Grill & Bar in Duluth! Doors open at Noon, bingo starts at 1pm. There will be great gift baskets, cash prizes as well as a HUGE cash raffle (you do not have to be present to win). Volunteers will be selling drink tickets for $6, with Grand View donating $3 back to the rescue. Come early and grab a bite and the best seat in the house!
Come grab a slice (or two!) and be catered to by rescue volunteers from 4-8pm. 10% of all proceeds will benefit the Carlton County Animal Rescue, as well as 100% of all cash tips and donations. We will be selling Pizza Ranch Round Up fundraiser cards for $15, valued at over $95, with 100% proceeds to the rescue! It will be a fun night to gather, dine and support your local animal rescue.
Carlton County Animal Rescue will be at various locations throughout Duluth with adoptable animals as well as having volunteers available to answer your questions regarding adoption, volunteer opportunities and the joys of fostering. Please note that we do not do same day adoptions. 2026 Adoption Events Fleet Farm: Jan. 25th from 11am – 2pm. PetSmart: Feb. 1st and Feb. 21st from 11am – 2pm. PetSmart: Feb. 22nd from 11am – 2pm. PetSmart: Mar. 26th from 5–7:30pm. PetSmart: Mar. 29th from 11am – 2pm. PetSmart: June 7th from 11am – 2pm. PetSmart: June 9th from 5–7:30pm. Tractor Supply: June 14th from 10am – 1pm and June 30th from 4:30-6:30pm. Fleet Farm: July 11th from 10:30am – 1pm. We will also host an adoption event at the Moose Lake Winter Market, 700 5th Street in Moose Lake, on Feb. 7th from 9am – 2pm and at the Members Co-op Credit Union, 301…
Join us at Bent Paddle for Prime Time at The Paddle, hosted by Skyline Rotary, a vintage tradition with a modern twist, all in support of a great cause. All proceeds from fundraising efforts go directly to the Rotary. Enjoy happy hour beverage specials, classic raffle fun, and plenty of chances to win loads of prizes. 7–9 PM | Every 4th Thursday of the Month Retro vibes. Prime Meats. Pure luck. Meat Raffle (vegan options available) Wheel Spin 50/50 Raffles Hosted by Rotary Open to the public event: We simply ask that you order beverages throughout the night and take good care of your friendly Beertenders! Meat at the paddle for a great cause and good time and if you’re lucky, you won’t leave empty handed!
The holidays are winding down and you deserve a break! Why not show support to two local businesses while celebrating how well you’ve kept it together the last few weeks (months…years…)? Join us for the following event Friday, February 20th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. You’ve most definitely earned it! Who? You and everyone you know What? $1.00 per beverage purchased will be donated to Great Lakes Aquarium Where? Wild State Cider Why? Great Lakes Aquarium is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your contribution directly supports animal care all year long! #Aquarium #Animals #ShopLocal #WildState #DuluthMN
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…