Vote ELISE

After a day of campaigning, I attended the Duluth Fine Arts League Scholarship Committee meeting led by Mary Buck where we discussed our mission and formulated a basic plan for moving forward. This proactive initiative will award two small scholarships to Duluth High School and Duluth Home School graduates who desire to further their education in the fine and performing arts profession.

Today was a full day of campaigning as my team and I distributed campaign literature and notification of election date and location, November 3 at the new City Hall. October 13 is the early voting date and deadline for early voting.

All active and inactive registered voters have an opportunity to make their voice heard on election day, demonstrating concern and care regarding Duluth’s quality of life and future for current and future generations. For the sake of our children’s future, please be an active part of this constitutional process—your voice counts.

Over the past several months, I have been involved with the Half-Hour Hero Program as an ambassador helping to promote and encourage participation in the program by our citizens. Today, I attended the HHH meeting in conjunction with the Duluth Community Leaders organization led by Chip Sweeney as we discussed more strategies for getting the word out.

This is a great opportunity for Duluth citizens to have a positive influence on our children. For one-half hour a week, Half Hour Heroes meet one-on-one with a child to mentor, tutor, and/or to be a friend them. For more information about how to become a Half Hour Hero, contact the school closest to you.

After several hours of campaigning, I was off to the First Friday Art Walk by the Duluth Fine Arts League. The crown jewel of this event was the captivating and creative performance art of Kerry Jackson (sponsored by the Huthmakers), climaxed by his live paintings performed to the rhythm of background music.

With the combination of music, art, food, and fellowship, this evening proved to be inspiring and refreshing. (More Duluth Fine Arts League photos can be found here.)

[Pictured above: Kerry Jackson performing art to music. Below: Elise interviewed at the October First Friday Art Walk.]