Community Events Calendar
FRIDAY, MARCH 22
Community chess club, 3:30-5 p.m. at the Cloquet Public Library; also March 29.
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
Chili cookoff 3 p.m. at the Carlton VFW. The event is open to all. Sign up at the Carlton VFW, 218-384-3794. Prizes, and all-you-can-eat chili for a $5 donation.
SUNDAY, MARCH 24
North Country Ride’s “Bingo in the Barn” 3-5 p.m. Prizes, food, fun and friends. RSVP appreciated: 218-879-7608 or [email protected]. Drop-ins welcome also.
MONDAY, MARCH 25
Senior citizens potluck the last Monday of the month at Wrenshall City Hall. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon. All welcome.
Adult Crafternoon, 2-4 p.m. at the Cloquet Library. Learn to make layered paper Easter eggs.
The Lake Superior Chapter of the Us TOO prostate cancer support group meets 5-7 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at Community Memorial Hospital, Birch Room. 218-384-3448, 879-3506.
TUESDAY, MARCH 26
Cloquet Gamblers Anonymous meets 5 p.m. Tuesdays and 7 p.m. Mondays at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 615 12th St. in Cloquet. No reservations or registration needed. Questions, call the hotline: 855-222-5542. minnesotaga.com.
Cribbage 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Villa Vista in Cromwell, 218-644-3331.
“Restore Your Shoreline” workshop 6-7:30 p.m., Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Free, registration required: 218-384-3891 or at carltonswcd.org/events.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27
Carlton County Trailblazers luncheon, Cloquet VFW, 210 Arch Street. 11 a.m. social hour, 12 p.m. meatballs and gravy lunch, suggested donation $15. Guest speaker DNR forester Michael Hupp will provide updates on our exceptionally dry spring. Men and women 55+ welcome.
THURSDAY, MARCH 28
Cloquet Class of ’57 meets at 11:30 a.m. Call Jean Lamiraude at 218-879-5425 or Clarence Badger at 218-879-4456 to find this month’s dinner meeting location.
YOT dance 1-4 p.m. at the Cromwell Pavilion, with music by Jerry and Joyce.
“Create a Rain Garden” workshop 6-7:30 p.m., Hermantown City Hall. Learn how native plants can beautify your area while collecting stormwater runoff. Registration requested: 218-384-3891 or at carltonswcd.org.
Cribbage at 6 p.m. Thursdays at the Wright Senior Center, 1404 Fourth St.
“Lil Parks PEEPS” 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Jay Cooke State Park. Bring your child to explore animals waking up for spring. Meet at the River Inn Visitor Center. Geared toward ages 2-5 years. Free, park sticker and registration by March 27 required: 218-673-7005 or [email protected].
SATURDAY, MARCH 30
Pancake breakfast and skating with the Easter Bunny. The Cloquet High School track and field team will serve pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee 8-11 a.m. at Carmen’s Bar & Restaurant, 1410 Prospect Ave. W. in Cloquet; $6 per person or by donation.
Skate with the Easter Bunny 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Northwoods Credit Union Arena. Free family event with DJ, face painting and other activities, prizes and concessions.
The Brule chapter of North Country Trail Association 5-mile hike on the new Nemadji Valley rail grade section of the trail. Hikers meet at 10 a.m. at the Stateline Trailhead, 6 County Road 4 in Wrenshall. More information at http://www.meetup.com/sscbhikers.
“100 years of Jay Cooke Park” 10-11 a.m. at the Cloquet Library. Guest speaker: naturalist Kristine Hiller.
Junior Rangers River Animals 1-2 p.m. at Jay Cooke State Park. Meet at the River Inn Visitor Center. Discover the life of the river during this children’s program. Take home a fish printing paint craft made during the program. Geared toward ages 5-10 years. Free, park sticker required. Questions? 218-673-7005 or [email protected].
MONDAY, APRIL 1
Cloquet Community Garden registration begins. Rent a plot for $20, includes water, tools and fertilizer. Contact Vicki Anderson, 218-451-0278 or [email protected].
TUESDAY, APRIL 2
Antique appraisals with Steve Wesely of Cresent Auctioneering, 1 p.m. at Fires of 1918 Museum, Moose Lake. Suggested donation $3 and 2-item limit per person. No charge for MLAHS members. 218-485-4159, 485-4234
Carlton County Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18 meets 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the Cloquet VFW.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3
Senior dance 1-4 p.m. with music by Florian Chimielewski, Cloquet VFW. Potluck, $9 cover. 218-210-7793, 218-391-4783
THURSDAY, APRIL 4
Cloquet Alzheimer’s and memory loss caregivers support group meets 12-1:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at Arby’s. 651-472-2839
TUESDAY APRIL 9
Veterans support group meets 6-7:30 p.m. the second, third and fourth Tuesdays at Graceful Strides Farm, 3412 Bent Trout Lake Road, Barnum. All veterans are welcome. Light meal served. Email [email protected] to RSVP or for more information.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10
Wood City Quilters meets at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at the Cloquet library. Guest speakers, community service projects. All quilters welcome.
The City of Carlton council meets at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at the city offices in the old civic center building. The public is welcome to attend. 218-384-4229
Carlton Area Lions Club meetings 6 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Carlton VFW. Carlton Area Lions Club Facebook page or 218-451-0715.
APRIL 14-20
Area Torah keepers are invited to attend Almighty Yahuah’s annual sacred festival. Hosted by Proverbs 6:23 Ministry, 218-533-6029
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
MN DFL SD 11 convention, including HD11A and HD11B endorsement conventions,
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Technical College, 900 fourth St, SE, Pine City MN 55063. All are welcome.