Benefits & Fundraisers

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will stop at Union Depot on Tuesday, December 10 for a musical performance. Attendees are encouraged to bring cash or a healthy food donation to benefit local food shelves. Canadian Pacific is committed to raising awareness about filling community food shelves with heart-healthy foods. Read more about Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Stops at Union Depot

Feline Rescue volunteers are offering free nail clippings for cats and kittens at the Chuck & Don's Savage location on the 2nd Saturdays of the month.  For their safety, all cats must be transported by carrier. Donations are appreciated for the care of the shelter and foster cats. Read more about Feline Rescue Cat Claw Clipping Clinic - Savage

Feline Rescue volunteers are offering free nail clippings for cats and kittens at the Chuck & Don's Shakopee location on the 2nd Saturdays of the month from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM.  All cats must be transported by carrier for their safety. Donations are appreciated for the care of the shelter and foster cats. Read more about Feline Rescue Cat Claw Clipping Clinic - Shakopee

Earn your stripes and join the Minnesota Zoo for their annual Tiger Tracks 5K to raise money for wildlife conservation. The race starts at the Shady Oaks Picnic area and follows a course through the zoo on outdoor trails. Registered participants will receive free admission to the zoo on the event day and a commemorative t-shirt. Strollers are welcome. Read more about Tiger Tracks 5K and Family Run/ Walk

Join us for the 2nd Annual ‘Shout Out Loud’ Suicide Prevention and Resource Awareness event! Our main goal with Shout Out Loud is to normalize the conversation about suicide prevention in our community and encourage participation in local wellness resources. Our goal with Shout Out Loud is to normalize the conversation about suicide prevention in our community and encourage participation in local wellness resources. Read more about Shout Out Loud Minnesota - A Suicide Prevention Charity Event

With a variety of literature ranging from fiction to nonfiction, children and adults alike can get their hands on a diverse selection of books at a fair price. Sponsored by Friends of the Maple Grove Library, all proceeds will be donated to the library collection and its programs. Read more about Maple Grove Days Library Book Sale

Be one of the hundreds of participants at the Twin Cities Team Hope Walk & 5K Run, which supports the fight against Huntington's Disease and the search for a cureTo those unfamiliar, Huntington's Disease is best described as having ALS, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's all at the same time. A worthy cause to support and a fun event, featuring finish line tacos, giant jenga and more. Read more about Twin Cities Team Hope 5k