United Way of Northeast Minnesota’s Bucks for Backpacks Raffle is back and tickets are now available for purchase! Only 400 tickets are available and, with 40 cash prizes, one in every four tickets is a winner (can’t beat those odds). Tickets are $100 each and the grand prize is $8,000 – ticket winners do not have to be present at the drawing to win.
Want to get your ticket now? Email Elizabeth Kelly at elizabeth@unitedwaynemn.org or call her at 218-215-2422 to secure yours while they are available!
If you would like to see additional details and updates on the raffle and the drawing party visit the event page on the United Way of Northeast Minnesota website or visit the event on Facebook to keep up to date with details!
What is the raffle about?
Every Bucks for Backpacks ticket purchase supports United Way’s Buddy Backpacks program which provides nutritious & shelf stable meal kits with child-friendly food items to in-need students referred by school staff. Enrolled students largely rely on school meals, and Buddy Backpacks sustain them every weekend and holiday break during the school year when they otherwise may not have enough to eat.
If you would like to know more about the UWNEMN Buddy Backpacks program, would like to volunteer, or to donate to the program directly, visit the Buddy Backpacks page on the official United Way website!
Bucks for Backpacks Raffle Prizes
& drawing party details
Raffle Prizes
- 1st Prize – $8,000
- 2nd Prize – $4,000
- 3rd Prize – $2,000
- 2 Winners Receive – $500
- 15 Winners Receive – $200
- 20 Winners Receive – $100
Drawing Party Information
- Where – Sawmill Saloon & Restaurant
- When – Thursday, December 5th from 6PM-8PM
- FREE Appetizers & Split-the-Pot drawings for all ticket holders!
Want to see more events and news for Chisholm? Visit the official City of Chisholm website for more or visit the links in the slider below!
United Way Renegade Trail Run
The United Way Renegade Trail Run will be taking place on September 9th at the Redhead MTB Park along their newest trail. Competitive running & non-competitive running, walking, and hiking, along with a new division for the Distance Loop and competitive rucking! All proceeds from the event go towards the United for Veterans program!
Registration fee will cover the cost of the trail run, shirt, chip timing, (1) free beer for runners 21+, or (1) free root beer.
Pricing will begin at $40 for adults and $20 for youth (12 and under) from June 1st-August 25th. Prices will increase to $50 for adults and $30 for youth from August 26th-September 9th!
About the Distance Looping Run:
Run the Renegade 5K as many times as you are able starting at 9AM; last eligible loops end at 11AM
About the Ruck Weighted Division:
Bring your own 5olbs of weight to ruck across the 5K course! Bring a burlap sack filled with sand or a bag filled with canned food to donate to United Way following the run (be creative!)
Attendees will also be able to purchase food on site from Later Tater & The Ice Cream Truck LLC! Entertainment by K&J Entertainment will also be on site at the Redhead MTB Park.
Want to see more upcoming events and news in the Chisholm area? Visit us at our City of Chisholm website!
$12K Summer Speed Raffle
Win some big bucks this August with the $12,000 Summer Speed Raffle at Snickers in Chisholm! Only 200 tickets will be available for purchase at $100 each, there will also be a split-the-pot and black & red games going on throughout the raffle drawing. Tickets are available now and the drawing will be held on August 17th starting at 5:30 PM, and if you’re wondering why it is called a “speed raffle” that because we’re only going to be revealing the winners for a much faster drawing party!
This event is a fundraiser for Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce & our events! So come out to the Summer Speed Raffle at Snickers in support of our great community events that we hold throughout the year and maybe even win big!
Want to order some food at Snickers while you’re at the drawing party? Check out their full menu and grab a pizza for you & your friends to enjoy for the drawing!
Raffle ticket holders do not need to be present at the drawing party to win but it’s going to be a fun time, so don’t miss out!
WHERE TO GET RAFFLE TICKETS
SUMMER SPEED RAFFLE PRIZES
Want to know about more upcoming events & news in the Chisholm area? Visit us at the official Chisholm 55719 website for more!
Iron Man Market
The Iron Man Market Community Night Out will be hosted by the Chisholm Lions Club & Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill on July 27th and August 24th. This is a great opportunity for some professional & community networking on top of a great chance to bring the family out for a fun night out!
LIVE music on the patio, team building activities, complimentary eats, and vendors of food, crafts & art!
The street will be blocked off near Kiwanis Park (Sabin’s Lot) to 2nd Avenue for the duration of the event as well, so plan your driving route accordingly!
The Iron Man Market is also a Chisholm Lions Club Membership Drive. Learn more about the Chisholm Lions Club on their official FB Page!
WHERE & WHEN
July 27th & August 24th; 4 PM – 9 PM
WANT TO BE A VENDOR?
This is a great opportunity to showcase your business, art, or crafts! To become a vendor contact:
Jed at (218) 966-0697
OR
Kelly Harris at (218) 969-7342
All tables, power cords, cloths, tents, canopies, etc. will be provided by vendor/business.
Hope to see everyone there, it’s going to be a fun night!
Want to see more events & news in the Chisholm area? Visit the official Chisholm 55719 website for more!