The season of giving is here.

8th Annual Project Joy

November 1

This fundraiser to benefit the Backpack Program of Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank will be held from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the Duluth Curling Club. Cost is $25 for adults, $10 for youth 6-10 years, and free for children age 5 and under. This “family friendly” event raises monies and awareness of childhood hunger “in our own backyard.” Admission includes live music, silent auction, appetizers and dessert bar, cash bar available. For more information, call Laura Plys at 218525-4988, or visit https://www.facebook.com/ projectjoynorthland.

Junk Hunt: Fall 2019

November 1-2

Handpicked vendors from all over the state of Minnesota and beyond bring junk, repurposed treasures and rusty finds to sell at the annual fall Junk Hunt, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2, at the DECC Pioneer Hall. Junk collectors can pay $10 for early admission to arrive an extra two hours early at 8 a.m. Friday. Early birds also receive free donuts. For regular attendees, the cost is $5. For more information, visit www. duluthjunkhunt.com.

Gales of November

November 1-2

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The Gales of November is a two-day event featuring a Friday luncheon at Grandma’s Sports Garden, an evening reception at Lake Superior Magazine, and Saturday’s educational, fundraising and networking event at the DECC, which brings together the entire Lake Superior community to learn about underwater exploration, Great Lakes lighthouses and shipwrecks, maritime history and diving technology. Gales of November also includes a maritime trade show and exciting silent auction. Funds will help maintain and preserve the Lakes Superior Maritime Visitor Center. For more information, visit www.lsmma.com

Duluth Art Institute Masquerade Gala 2019

November 2

The Duluth Art Institute’s Masquerade Gala celebrates contemporary art, artists and the community. This year’s event will be held in the Duluth Depot’s Great Hall. The Masquerade Gala is the Duluth Art Institute’s main fundraiser. Funding from the event supports the organization in bringing art to and inspiring art in everyone. The DAI serves 68,000 artists and art lovers in the region and throughout the state with visual art exhibitions, art classes for all ages, and artist services such as professional development and networking. Cost is $85-$100. Visit www. duluthartinstitute.org.

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Harbor House Annual Dinner

November 7

This annual fundraiser, featuring dinner, silent and live auctions, helps support the homeless women, children and families in Douglas County and the surrounding areas, including the Twin Ports. It will be held Thursday, Nov. 7, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Barker’s Island Inn, Superior. Cost is $35. For more information, visit harborhousecs.org or call Kathy Thompson at 715-997-7181.

Bridge to Wellness Health Fair

Nov. 13

This event, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the DECC, is open to City of Duluth employees and retirees and features presentations and “brain power” food demos, yoga demonstrations, massages, exhibitors that address a variety of wellness needs, flu shots for ages 7 & older, and fitness assessments. Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit www.duluthmn.gov/bridge-to-wellness.

Junior League Festival of Trees

November 16-17

In the past this event has included over 170 of the area’s top crafters and vendors showing their wares. Festival of Trees is the Junior League Duluth’s (JLD) largest fundraiser. Proceeds go to support JLD and community projects. Other highlights include JLD toffee and beautiful hand-decorated trees. Santa arrives with his sleigh on Saturday for pictures. Several live entertainment acts perform throughout the weekend. Festival of Trees will be held in the Edmund Fitzgerald Exhibit Hall and the Lake Superior Ballroom at the DECC from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $6 Saturday and $4 Sunday, children age 12 and under are admitted free. Get $1 off admission with a non-perishable food item donation either day. For more information, visit www. juniorleagueduluth.org/events/festival-oftrees.