Community Calendar

We are proud to announce this years musher sign up and banquet. The event starts at 4pm at Northland Country Club In Duluth. There will be an auction, amazing food, meet the musher and dogs, games. This will be a ticketed event.

Join us for an evening of connection, community, and hope.

On Thursday, October 15, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., we're transforming the Lake Superior Zoo into a glowing experience filled with luminary-lit pathways, live music, local food vendors, wellbeing activities, and opportunities to connect with others.

Inspired by Project Horizon, this free community event celebrates the power of mental wellbeing and the impact we can make when we come together.

What to Expect
• Free admission to the Lake Superior Zoo
• Luminary-lit walk through the zoo
• Live music from local artists
• Food trucks and local vendors
• Wellbeing activities and joy stations
• Community resources and connections

Whether you come to reflect, connect, learn, or simply enjoy a unique evening with family and friends, Light the Horizon offers something for everyone.

Why We Light the Horizon

Mental wellbeing shines brightest when communities come together.

Every light along the pathway represents hope, connection, and the positive impact we can make when we support one another. Through Project Horizon, Members is helping create opportunities that foster mental wellbeing, strengthen relationships, and inspire positive change throughout our communities.

We look forward to lighting the horizon with you.

Head of the Lakes United Way is partnering with community organizations to host the inaugural “Connecting for a Cause North Shore” event!

What: “Connecting for a Cause North Shore” is a way to meet representatives from local non-profit organizations on the North Shore and learn about how to support their mission and programming through board service, volunteerism, donations and/or fundraising. Our goal is to boost engagement by creating a time and place for non-profits to share their mission and work with members of the community. From maintaining local trails to supporting area veterans, come connect with a cause that is meaningful to you!

Who: Currently the following organizations are registered to table at the event, with more expected to register in the next few weeks: Above and Beyond with U, AEOA/Arrowhead RSVP, ARDC/ Minnesota Aging Pathways, Community Partners, Friends of Finland, Friends of Flathorn-Gegoka Trails, Head of the Lakes United Way, Lake County Historical Society, Lake County Veterans Services, Minnesota Veterans Home, North Shore Area Partners, North Shore Mental Health Group, Operation Volunteers For Veterans, Rocky Wall Entertainment, Superior Hiking Trail Association, Two Harbors Public Library, WTIP North Shore Community Radio

Lunch: Free boxed lunches provided by Baptism River BBQ at noon, while supplies last!

Music: Local pianist Marcia Oates and Northern Minnesotan guitarist, singer and songwriter Therese Marty will provide music during the event.

Air Purifier Distribution: Head of the Lakes United Way received a donation of 15 Medify Air MA-35 Wall Mount Air Purifiers that will be distributed on a first come, first served basis, one per household. Residents must be present to receive a purifier.

The Medify purifier donation was facilitated by Duluth resident Travis Wright with distribution assistance from the American Red Cross.

The 2d Annual "Dining at Denfeld" features a spaghetti dinner fundraiser along with student music and drama performances. A raffle with a homemade quilt, 2 REI Beach Chairs, and a cooler plus root beer and ice cream, will also help raise funds to benefit the Denfeld Music & Drama Departments and the Denfeld Historic Organ Restoration & Preservation Alliance (DHORPA).