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Write the Light is a free, family-friendly, sober-friendly, sensory-aware creative gathering held in partnership with the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum in Duluth. Join us on January 3, 2026, from 3:00–7:00 p.m. at 902 East 1st Street, Duluth, MN, as we celebrate the closing of the museum’s current exhibit and the featured artist in their gallery. This evening invites artists, families, dreamers, and community members of all ages into the historic halls of the Karpeles for an experience rooted in art, intention, and connection. The event features a Craft & Vendor Market showcasing local makers and holistic-healing services, along with several interactive stations open to all ages. Guests can write their own “manuscript” with quill and parchment, contribute to a large community art mural, or sculpt a small clay artifact inspired by their hopes for the coming year. Attendees are also welcome to explore the museum’s rotating exhibits and historical manuscripts,…
Not just a perfect getaway for those snowy Saturday mornings, our Saturday Morning at the Races series is also a great way for kids to burn off that extra energy! In keeping with our mission, these races are a central pillar in providing pathways and opportunities for our community’s children to live healthy and active lifestyles. The Saturday Morning at the Races series is free and open to any child ages 14 & under. Whether it’s your child’s first-ever race or they’ve already fallen in love with running, we’d love to see them at our next event! 2026 SATURDAY MORNING AT THE RACES (all races start at 10:00 a.m.) January 3 — College of St. Scholastica (CSS) January 10 — University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) January 31 — University of Wisconsin-Superior (UWS)
Join us New Year’s Eve, a one-night-only comedy special to close out the year! We’re celebrating at the perfect time for everyone whether you want to be done with your night early or start it off with a lot of laughs!
Join us December 22nd from 5-6:30pm (4:30pm if you would like to march) to honor and remember those in our community who have passed while experiencing homelessness in 2025. This event will include music, light refreshments, and community speakers, while providing space for reflection, storytelling, and collective mourning. Attendance is free and open to all, and warm winter gear donations are welcome. We hope to see you there.
Deck the halls with lifesaving cheer! Join us for the first-ever 12 Hours of Giving Blood Drive at The Garden Wedding & Event Center in Duluth. Enjoy holiday music, delicious treats, and hourly door prize drawings while giving the ultimate gift — blood that saves lives. December 18, 2025 (12 PM – 6 PM) and December 19, 2025 (9 AM – 3 PM) Every donor gets a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt and a chance to win festive prizes! Appointments required: redcrossblood.org – use sponsor code “12 Hours Duluth” or call 1-800-RED-CROS. Spread holiday joy and hope — your donation can make this season brighter for someone in need!
SLCHS AND VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL TO HOST 20TH ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE DINNER ON DECEMBER 4, 2025 The St. Louis County Historical Society (SLCHS) and Veterans Memorial Hall (VMH) invite the community to the 20th Annual Remembrance Dinner, a special event dedicated to honoring our nation’s history and service members. The evening will feature local icon Dave Anderson (Northern News Now, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary), who will deliver the keynote address sharing his powerful interviews with local Pearl Harbor survivors. The dinner’s purpose is to continue to remember December 7th, 1941—the “Day that will live in Infamy”—84 years ago. Featured Program & Theme The 2025 dinner will celebrate the enduring spirit of the armed forces with a theme recognizing several major milestones, including the 250th Anniversaries of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps, aligning with the country’s 250th birthday year in 2026. Guests will also witness: *The announcement of…
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