Community Events Calendar
FRIDAY, JULY 1
Jay Cooke State Park: Thomson Cemetery Tour 4-5 p.m .; meet at cemetery parking lot. Black Bears 8-8:30 p.m .; meet in amphitheater behind park office, bring a blanket for bench seating or camp chair. 218-673-7005, [email protected]
SATURDAY, JULY 2
At Jay Cooke:
Geology walk 10:30-11 a.m., meet at the River Inn Interpretive Center; “Incredible Insects” program for children 1-2 p.m., meet at the interpretive center. 218-673-7005, [email protected]
Hikin’ for Lichen 4-5 p.m., meet at the interpretive center, bring bug spray, sunscreen and water for this easy 1-mile walk; Summer Stars 8-8:30 p.m, meet in amphitheater, bring a blanket or camp chair. 218-673-7000.
SUNDAY, JULY 3
Today at Jay Cooke: “Busy as a Beaver” kids’ program 1-2 p.m., meet behind the River Inn Interpretive Center; “Snakes Shedding” discovery table 2-4 p.m., meet in front of the interpretive center; “Seeing with Sound” campfire program 8-8:30 p.m., meet in amphitheater behind park office. 218-673-7000
MONDAY, JULY 4
Celebrate the Fourth of July! See the schedule of events on page 20 of the Pine Knot News
TUESDAY, JULY 5
Antique appraisals 7 p.m. at the Fires of 1918 Museum, Moose Lake. Suggested donation $3; 2-item limit, please. No charge for MLAHS members. 218-485-4159, 485-4234
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6
Senior dance at the Cloquet VFW 1-4 p.m. with the Chmielewski Funtime Band. Potluck, $8 cover. 218-210-7793, 879-5717, 249-6981
THURSDAY, JULY 7
Cloquet Alzheimer’s and memory loss caregivers support group 12-1:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at Arby’s. 651-472-2839.
SATURDAY, JULY 9
Senior dance at the Cloquet VFW 1-4 p.m. with Jerry & Joyce. Potluck, $8 cover.
SUNDAY, JULY 10
Senior dance at the Cloquet VFW 1-4 p.m. with Two for the Road. Potluck, $8 cover. 218-210-7793, 879-5717, 249-6981
MONDAY, JULY 11
Belly dance class 12-1 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. Free, open to men and women. 879-1531
Smear League 2-5 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays through Aug. 29, Cloquet VFW.
TUESDAY, JULY 12
Pop-up storytime 10:30-11:30 a.m., Happy Critters Farm, 2196 Brandt Road, Mahtowa. Farm-themed storytime, tour and play. For kids through age 5 and their caregivers.
879-1531
A Nesting Place, a free group offered by Community Memorial Hospital/Raiter Family Clinic for new moms regardless of where you delivered your baby, meets virtually 1-2 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. It is a safe place to discuss all postpartum issues and is facilitated by International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Natalie Krier, M.D. For more information, contact Brenda, 218-499-6702 or [email protected]
Community Memorial Hospital’s grief support group 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. 218-879-4976.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13
Perch Lake Town Hall community hours 8:30-11:30 a.m Residents and friends are welcome to drop in for coffee and conversation. 2779 Big Lake Road, Cloquet. 218-391-9178
Storytime 10-10:30 a.m. Cloquet Public Library. For kids through age 5 and their caregivers.
Salvation Army produce distribution the second Wednesday of the month, starting at 10:30 a.m. 218-879-1693
Carlton Area Lions Club 6 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, Carlton VFW. 218-451-0715
Wood City Quilters 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month, Cloquet library. All quilters welcome.
THURSDAY, JULY 14
Cloquet Public Library’s Story Stroll 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Veterans Park, featuring “From Head to Toe” by Eric Carle. Also July 28, “Little Blue Truck” by Alice Schertle.
Ruby’s Pantry 9-10:30 a.m. the second Thursday of the month, Cromwell Park Pavilion, $25 per share. 218-426-5156
MONDAY, JULY 18
Kids and family yoga 10-10:45 a.m., Cloquet Public Library.