FRIDAY, JUNE 14
Moose Lake Public Library book sale and vendor and craft sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Riverside Arena, 20 Earl Ellens Dr., Moose Lake. Also 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 15.
Community Chess Club 3-4:30 p.m. Fridays through the month, Cloquet Public Library.
The Tri-Community Food Shelf is open 3-5:30 p.m. Fridays, 5597 Highway 210, Cromwell. Serving Cromwell, Tamarack and Wright residents.
“Who Gives a Hoot?” 7-7:30 p.m., Jay Cooke State Park. Meet at the River Inn Visitor Center for this program on how nature built a better mouse trap in the form of the owl. 218-673-7005
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
Carlton County Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to noon, through Oct. 19, in front of Premiere Theatres in Cloquet.
Today at Jay Cooke State Park:
• The park naturalist will be roving about the campground answering “what to do” questions about the park and handing out fun surprises for the kids, 9-10 a.m.
• Aquatic Wonders Trivia discovery table, outside the River Inn Visitor Center, 12-2 p.m.
• Geocaching 101 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., GPS unit available, meet at visitor center.
Black Bears of Minnesota campfire program 7-7:30 p.m. Meet at the amphitheater behind the park office; bench seating. 218-673-7005
SUNDAY, JUNE 16
Today at Jay Cooke State Park:
• The park naturalist will be roving about the campground answering “what to do” questions about the park and handing out fun surprises for the kids, 9-10 a.m.
• Lichens of the Forest discovery table, 12:30-2 p.m., along the sidewalk to the Swinging Bridge. Also offered in Spanish.
• “Learning to Fly” junior naturalist program about birds from the newly hatched, to fledgling, to leaving the nest. 1-2 p.m., meet at the River Inn Visitor Center.
• “Porcupines: The Thorny Pig of the Woods” 7-8 p.m., meet at the visitor center.
Free deli sandwich community meal 4-5 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 515 Skyline Blvd., Cloquet. Questions or rides, call Charity at 218-409-2606.
MONDAY, JUNE 17
Traveling Lantern Theatre Company: Quest for the Kaka at 4 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
The Bookmobile visits Cromwell 12:30-1 p.m. at the city park on Highway 210.
Carlton County farmers market in Carlton 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 15. McFarland Park, Grand Avenue and Grand St.
Free sports physicals 4-7 p.m., Cloquet Community Hospital, 417 Skyline Blvd. For local middle school, high school or collegiate-level athletes who intend to compete during 2024-2025. Those under age 18 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Walk-ins welcome, pre-registration recommended. https://cloquethospital.com/happenings/sports-physicals.
Growing shiitake mushrooms workshop with Shawn Bernhardt, 5:30-7 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Cribbage 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Villa Vista in Cromwell, 218-644-3331.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19
Wright Seniors meet at
1 p.m. Wednesdays at the Wright Senior Center, 1404 Fourth St.
Senior dance 1-4 p.m. at the Cloquet VFW, with music by the Beaconeers. Potluck, $10 cover. 218-210-7793, 391-4783
HD11A DFL, representing Southern St. Louis, Carlton and Northern Pine Counties, meets 6 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month, usually at the Cloquet Public Library, and always on Zoom. Email [email protected] for a Zoom invitation.
Barnum American Legion & Auxiliary meets 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Barnum Senior Center. New and prospective members are always welcome. 218-389-6386
THURSDAY, JUNE 20
Sensory Exploration Station with Cloquet Memorial Hospital, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Cloquet Public Library.
CareerForce help 12-4 p.m., Cloquet Public Library
Family movie night 4 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Cloquet American Legion Auxiliary burger and coney night cookout fundraiser 4-7 p.m., at the Cloquet VFW. Proceeds support local veteran programs.
SUNDAY, JUNE 23
Free Sloppy Joe community meal 4-5 p.m., Cloquet Senior Center, 1100 Olympic Dr. 218-409-2606
MONDAY, JUNE 24
Senior citizens potluck the last Monday of the month at Wrenshall City Hall. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon. All are welcome.
Smear League meets 2-5 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays over the summer at the Cloquet VFW. $5, winnings for first, second and third place.
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, in the Birch Room. 218-879-3506
THURSDAY, JUNE 27
YOT senior dance 1-4 p.m. at the Cromwell pavilion, with music by Jerry and Joyce.
SUNDAY, JUNE 30
Free chicken Caesar baguettes community meal 4-5 p.m. at Veterans Park, 732 Ave. 218-409-2606.