Masquerade party benefits homeownership

• Masquerade party

From left, Carol Kondrath, Patti Peters, and Steve “Chief” Johnson (of the band Sweetgrass) enjoy food samples from a variety of local restaurants and bakeries. Photo by Naomi Yaeger/ nyaeger@duluthbudgeteer.com
• Best party in town

Rick Edward and Cathy Schuyler said that the event was “The best party in town for one of the best organizations.” Photo by Naomi Yaeger/ nyaeger@duluthbudgeteer.com
• Who's that?

Kevin Walsh and Jim Mischler-Philbin, community land trust director, chatted at the Jan. 27 event. Kevin said he hoped that people would not recognize him with his big nose and glasses mask, but they did. Photo by Naomi Yaeger/ nyaeger@duluthbudgeteer.com
• Whole Foods Co-op

Whole Foods Co-op Promotion and Education employees Adam Wisoski and Shannon Szymkowiak served a “power salad.” The recipe included sweet potatoes, apples, pecans, raisins, yogurt, and agave nectar. Szymkowiak said the missions of Whole Foods and One Roof are similar in that they both revolve around sustainability. Photo by Naomi Yaeger/ nyaeger@duluthbudgeteer.com

Talk about it

The “Trust in the Land: A Masquerade” event was held Jan. 27 at the Greysolon Ballroom to raise money for One Roof Community Housing. One Roof Community Housing is a Duluth nonprofit that helps homeowners afford housing, by holding the land in trust so that the homeowner holds the mortgage on only the building and leases the land for a small fee. One Roof Community Housing is a merger of Duluth Landtrust and Neighborhood Housing services. This merger was effective January 1. The masquerade event included sampling of food and beverage from local restaurants, bakeries, breweries, and wineries. Dancing and costumes added to the festivities. Live music was provided by Sweetgrass, Unnamed Stream, and Les Hazelton.

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