5th Annual Bringing Light into Darkness

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

4:30pm – 9:30pm

Held at the HVMHC Winona Clinic location – 420 East Sarnia St

Join us for an evening of music, fun, food, learning and community connection as we explore mental health. This event is to raise awareness of the darkness that mental health and addiction can evoke, but through darkness there is a light of hope that can build resiliency and recovery. The Johnny Holm Band will highlight the evening by playing under the tent from 7:30pm – 9:30pm. HVMHC Executive Director, Erik Sievers, Winona County Commissioner and WSHS Teacher, Dwayne Voegelie, and Laura Southerland highlight the speakers on the main stage from 6:30 – 7:15pm. Explore the resource fair, available services offered, food trucks and more from 4:30-9:30pm. This is a free community event, and everyone is invited to join us!

Live music under the tent from 7:30pm-9:30pm featuring The Johnny Holm Band

Click on the photo to experience a thrilling performance by The Johnny Holm Band

Join us under the tent from 7:30pm-9:30pm and enjoy music from The Johnny Holm Band. Known for their incredible versatility, The Johnny Holm Band effortlessly navigates through all genres and eras of hits, transforming any event into a non-stop dance party. They thrive on audience engagement, turning each performance into a unique and unforgettable experience where the fans are truly part of the show.

You are encouraged to bring a chair, and blanket. The tent has sides that will be open, weather permitting.

Free children’s inflatables from 4:30 – 7:30 – In the back parking lot on the West side

Free Winona Transit Route 6:00pm-10:30pm September 11th.
Last pickup from HVMHC will be at 10:00 PM!

The regularly scheduled Winona Transit Routes run until 6:15pm on Thursday nights. This special route will run from 6:00pm – 10:30pm with the last pickup from HVMHC being at 10:00pm. This is free to the community provided by HVMHC.

Food Trucks 4:30-9:30
Located in the back parking lot

Celebrating HVMHC – 60 Years of Service, 60 Years of Stories
Located inside – Garden Room 4:30 – 7:30

Join us in the Garden Room for an insightful event where you can explore the heart of Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center. Each of our departments will be on hand to provide valuable information about the services and support we offer.

You’ll also have the opportunity to view inspiring success stories from our clients, showcasing their journeys of resilience and recovery. We’ll also have a memory wall, a space where you can create a memorial for those lost to mental health illnesses, honoring their lives and legacies.