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Celebrate the Love 2026

We'll see you on Feb 14 at McNamara Alumni Center! Doors open at 9:45 a.m.

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Information for Guests

We can’t wait to welcome you to our brunch! We look forward to seeing you and your guests on the morning of Saturday, February 14. Below are a few details that will be helpful in planning your experience.

Silent Auction Bidding Information 

The silent auction is now open! Over 100 items are available for bidding right now. It will close Saturday, February 14 at 11:30 AM. Items will be on display at the event. Guests may view items and place bids from any location on this website.

Location

CTL 2026 is an in-person event at McNamara Alumni Center. Doors open at McNamara Alumni Center at 9:45 AM. The venue’s address is 200 SE Oak St, Minneapolis, MN 55455. While we are not livestreaming the program, a recording will be available after. 

Parking and Arrival 

The main entrance is on Oak Street SE on the east side of the building. This is the best place to be dropped off. You may also enter via the public entrances facing Washington and University Avenues.

Park in the University Avenue Ramp at 1926 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455. The ramp will have event rate parking at $10. At street or tunnel level, follow signage to McNamara Alumni Center. If the University Avenue Ramp is full, you can also park in the Oak Street Ramp or the Washington Avenue Parking Ramp. Directions and Parking to McNamara Alumni Center.

METRO Green Line and local bus routes 2, 6, 33, and many others run within a few blocks of McNamara Alumni Center. 

There are multiple University events nearby on Saturday morning. Allow yourself extra time to arrive and park if you are driving and consider carpooling if possible.

Accessibility

The event is in an ADA-compliant building. There are multiple accessible gender-neutral bathrooms in the event space. We have a designated sensory room (quiet/low-stimulation with soft lighting). To the best of the event space's knowledge, there have not been animals, chemicals, or other known allergens in the venue recently.

Accommodation requests related to accessibility needs should be sent to Samuel Doten at samuel@reclaim.care.  

Ticketing and Check-in 

There are no paper tickets for this event. We will have your name on the guest list at the registration tables when you arrive. You will receive a nametag and meal card, and you will be set up to bid in the silent auction. If you are with a group but your host has not individually submitted your name, you can check-in under your group or host’s name.

***Skip the check-in line*** – On the morning of the event, follow the link we email and/or text you to add your contact and payment info. Tap the thumbs up to say you’re here, then proceed directly to pick up your nametag. 

Schedule of Events

9:45 AM 

Doors Open

Registration, photo opportunities, silent auction, games and crafts, Heads-or-Tails opportunities, coffee, tea, and cash bar

11:00 AM

Brunch and program

12:30 PM

Event ends, silent auction checkout and pickup

Suggested Event Attire

Queer Fabulous! 🌈

Questions?

Please email development@reclaim.care or call 612-235-6743 x2 with any questions prior to the event. Please refer to our website for day-of event details at www.reclaim.care/CTL. Thank you so much for your support of RECLAIM. We are pleased you can join us for this exciting event in celebration and support of our work!

Sincerely,

The RECLAIM Team

Silent Auction Preview

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Donate to RECLAIM

Donations Raised

$14,876

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#20

Support RECLAIM: Host a house party, volunteer, and more!

Donate & Support
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#50

4 Tickets to Brandi Carlile on Feb 21

Value: $880 Heads & Tails
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#101

Morning Mists Painting

Value: $250 Art-Decor
$270 Current Bid
4 Bids
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#102

Lake Pepin Painting

Value: $250 Art-Decor
$310 Current Bid
5 Bids
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#103

Queer Hell Painting

Value: $1,200 Art-Decor
$600 Current Bid
1 Bids
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#104

Pride Possum & Unicorn Suncatcher and Trans Pride Bat Suncatcher

Value: $120 Art-Decor
$124 Current Bid
5 Bids
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#105

Abstract Non-binary Pride Flag Print

Value: $18 Art-Decor
$40 Current Bid
9 Bids
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#106

In Bloom print #1

Value: $20 Art-Decor
$10 Current Bid
1 Bids
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#107

In Bloom print #2

Value: $20 Art-Decor
$10 Starting Bid
0 Bids

Heads & Tails

Hold your calendar for February 21...

At CTL, we play a game called Heads & Tails. Our prize this year is four tickets to see Brandi Carlile on February 21 - just a week after CTL! Plan ahead and get ready to play to win. 

Each string of beads you buy is an entry in our Heads & Tails raffle game. Beads are $10 each, with a maximum of 5 per player (but no limit on buying entries for others). Once the program ends, we play! Get your beads from the Merch Table or one of our roving bead sellers. Cash or debit only.

Prize Details: Four (4) tickets to see Brandi Carlile with The Head and the Heart in concert at the Target Center, 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Section 110 Loft (this is a separate section at the top of Section 110, that has no seats in-front or in-back). Tickets valued at $880 total ($220 each).

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Sponsorship

Thank you to our sponsors of Celebrate the Love

Event Attire Details

"What do I wear to Celebrate the Love?"

Our suggested attire for CTL is Queer Fabulous. Show up and out!

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