Make a Difference for Jan. 21, 2018

St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services Department:

3:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, in the Northland Office Center, 307 S. First St., Virginia

Noon-1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, in the Government Services Center, 320 W. Second St. in Duluth.

Foster home licensors will be available to meet one-on-one to answer questions about foster care options and requirements. There will be no formal presentation. Anyone over the age of 21 can serve as a foster parent. Marital status, income level, culture or religion do not matter. For questions about the session or requirements to be licensed as a foster parent, visit stlouiscountymn.gov/childfostercare or call (218) 726-2168 in the Duluth area or (218) 404-5330 for northern St. Louis County (north of Cotton).

• Third annual Animal Allies and Fitger's Frozen fundraiser, 5-8 p.m., Friday in the August Fitger Room at Fitger's Brewery Complex, 600 E. Superior St., third floor, Duluth. The social features treats, live music, raffles, food, libations, photo station and dogs and cats. Proceeds benefit Animal Allies. Tickets: $25, available pre-sale until noon Friday or available at the door. For more information, visit animalallies.net, contact Vicky at (218) 722-5341 or email vicky@animalallies.net.

• Humane Society of Douglas County (HSDC) fundraiser. Raffle tickets for a 2018 Textron Off-Road Wildcat all-terrain vehicle, sponsored in part by Mac Marine and Sport, can be purchased at the following locations: HSDC, 138 Moccasin Mike Road, Superior; Dreamland Supper Club, 4368 County Road E, South Range; Superior Animal Hospital, 36 E. Second St., Superior; Choo Choo Bar and Grill, 5002 E. Third St., Superior; and Mac Sport and Marine, 1525 Broadway St., Superior. Drawing will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at Dreamland Supper Club. For more information, contact Beth at (715) 398-6784 or email hsdcswanson@gmail.com.

• Memorial Blood Centers will offer the following blood drives across the Northland. Call (888) GIVE-BLD (448-3253) or go to mbc.org for eligibility guidelines and to schedule an appointment.

Today: 3-6 p.m., Orr Visitor Center, 4429 Highway 53. Sponsored by Orr community.

Monday: 8-10:30 a.m., 1316 N. 14th St., Superior. Sponsored by the city of Superior.

Monday: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Aurora Community Center, 15 W. First St. N. Sponsored by White Community Hospital Foundation.

Monday: 1-4 p.m., Superior City Center, 1409 Hammond Ave., second floor. Sponsored by Enbridge Energy.

Tuesday: 8:30-11:30 a.m., Environmental Protection Agency, 6201 Congdon Blvd., Duluth.

Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Carlton County Public Health and Human Services, 14 N. 11th St., Cloquet.

Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Willow River High School, 8142 Pine St.

Wednesday: 7-10:30 a.m., Richard Hansen Transportation Building, 4787 Midway Road, Duluth. Sponsored by St. Louis County public works employees and the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Wednesday: Noon to 4 p.m., Drummond High School, 40 Eastern Ave.

Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Itasca Community College, 1851 N. Highway 169, Grand Rapids.

Thursday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hayward Area Memorial Hospital, 11040 N. State Road 77.

Friday: 8-11 a.m., Republic Bank and Torrey Building, 306 W. Superior St., Duluth.

Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Duluth DECS Northstar Academy, 3301 Technology Drive.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 902 Mall Drive, Duluth. Sponsored by Texas Roadhouse and Home Depot.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The following are volunteer opportunities supported by Head of the Lakes United Way Volunteer Center. Visit volunteerduluth.org to view opportunities from all affiliates.

• Community Investment Process Volunteer Panelist: Review requests for funding from United Way partner agencies and work with other members of the panel to come to a conclusion about what percentage of the request will be granted to the applicant. The panelist is expected to have a basic knowledge of the United Way service communities and the desire to work towards positive change and improved outcomes for all people in communities. 20-25 hours during the months of January and February 2018. Contact: Michelle Hargrave at (218) 726-4771 or mhargrave@hlunitedway.org.

• ALS Association Volunteer- Family Assistance Program: Male volunteer wanted for conversation, cards and cribbage. A 66-year-old man living with ALS is looking for someone to visit him weekly for two to three hours per visit. Contact: Laura Winterstein at (888) 672-0484 or volunteercoordinator@alsmn.org