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Paint n’ Sip at Hank’s Sports Bar benefitting the Carlton County Animal Rescue

No painting experience necessary! Join us to paint your favorite pet in an abstract way! You will send in a “clear” pic of your favorite animal as soon as you register for the class to: paintnook@hotmail.com. At the event, you will transform that pic to a colorful abstract work of art. All supplies will be provided. NET PROCEEDS from this event will go to benefit the building fund for Carlton Co Animal Rescue. There will also be paint kits for purchase with part of those proceeds to go to Carlton Co Animal Rescue. Cash or Venmo please for those items. Hanks has graciously provided an area for us and you will be able to order food/drink at your cost. Drink specials will be available. Please come a few minutes early to order your food so we can all start promptly at 1 PM. Don’t forget to email your pic! No…

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A River Resurgence: The Return of Manoomin

Join the St. Louis River Alliance and St. Louis River Area of Concern coordinators for an evening celebrating the recovery of manoomin (wild rice) in the St. Louis River Estuary. This free community event will take place Tuesday, April 7, from 5:30–7:30 PM at Clyde Iron Works, 2920 W. Michigan St., Duluth. Discover why manoomin is vital to the health of the river, what its return tells us about decades of restoration work, and what this progress means for the future of our community. Local organizations will be tabling and eager to share their projects, stories, and opportunities to get involved. The evening will feature special guest speaker Deanna Erickson, Director of the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve, who will share insights on the importance of this sacred plant and all the St. Louis River relatives wild rice supports — including those of us living along, paddling, and ricing…

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Construction Career Night

Ready for a career where you can EARN while you LEARN on the job? Visit Construction Career Night at the DECC Edmund Fitzgerald Hall on March 17th from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. The event is open to the public and will include the chance to meet employers, including 14 construction unions, try out tools and equipment, and talk to expert members of construction union apprenticeship programs. Don’t miss out on this great event! This event is sponsored in part by MNDoT. Have questions? Reach out to Corey Cusick at ccusick@hlunitedway.org or 218-608-8047.

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Carlton County Animal Rescue Pop-Up Adoption Event

Come join us for a fun pop-up adoption event at the quaint and cozy bookstore, N.P. Junction Books in Carlton. Enjoy a cup of delicious coffee, courtesy of Wired Loon and browse the vast array of books available at this gem of a bookstore. Snuggle with some amazing adoptable cats while warming up by the fireplace. Enter to win a gift basket, courtesy of Alana at SoulShine Salon, located just next door. Submit an adoption application online prior to the event to speed up the adoption process: https://www.ccarescue.com/apply

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Miles for The Mission 5K Walk / Run

Join us for Union Gospel Mission’s biggest fundraiser of the year — the Miles for The Mission 5K Walk / Run! This isn’t your average 5K. Each step represents the daily journey many of our guests face — walking miles across Duluth, often through snow and cold, in search of warmth, food, and hope. By walking or running alongside us, you’ll not only experience that journey firsthand, but also help change it for someone else. Your participation directly supports the programs and services of Union Gospel Mission, providing meals, shelter, and care to those in need right here in our community. The route begins at Leif Erikson Park and ends at Bent Paddle Brewing Company in Lincoln Park, where the celebration continues! Enjoy cold brews, hot coffee, a food truck, and a bucket-style silent auction — all in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Create a personal fundraising page when you register,…

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Head of the Lakes United Way’s 5th Annual Experience Auction

Save the date for Head of the Lakes United Way’s fifth annual Experience Auction! Held online, the auction will run March 2nd through 16th and include unique experiences and packages highlighting the Northland. All the proceeds go to support their work to strength our communities by uniting people and resources. You won’t want to miss the chance to bid on these exciting experiences! Learn more and start bidding: hlunitedway.org/auction.

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