My family and I are big fans and supporters of Children's Hospitals and Clinics here in Minnesota. Each and every time we have had a health insurance change, one of the first questions I've asked is if Children's is included in the policy. I know that if and when things come up, like ear tubes or emergencies, I want to know that I can take my kids to Children's.

Next weekend there's a local opportunity for the Twin CIties to help raise money for Children's. This is your last opportunity of 2014 so if you've been looking for a way to help, to give back to an organization and hospital that gives back to so many children and families all year long, here's your chance.

Charlie Hopper, booking manager at the Fine Line put together this event with Children's because he's been so inspired by the care Children's has provided his 18 month old son, Edison who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at birth. {You can read more about the Hoppers story over on Red Current here.}

The Children's fundraiser at the Fine Line takes place Friday, December 12 at 7 p.m. and features national touring band Blitzen Trapper and will be presented by 89.3 The Current and McTerry Music. Farewell Milwaukee, Bigtree Bonsai and Old Desert Road will also perform. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door and $50 for VIP (balcony access and $20 bar tab); doors open for the concert at 7 p.m. Tickets are still available and can be purchased here.

There's a pre-event silent auction next door at IPR that begins at 4 p.m. Admittance is free with your ticket to the Fine Line or $10.