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FRIDAY, SEPT. 6
Cromwell Harvest Festival starts today with a steak fry 4-7 p.m. Cromwell-Wright vs. Hill City football game 7 p.m. at the school. More events Saturday and Sunday.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 7
Blackhoof Firefighters Relief Association pancake breakfast 7:30-10:30 a.m., Blackhoof firehall, 3148 County Road 5.
Country Western show and dance 2-5 p.m. the first Saturday of the month, Solway Town Hall, corner of Hwy 2 and Munger Shaw Road. All welcome, freewill offering. 218-729-8139, 591-7721
SUNDAY, SEPT. 8
Free community meal 4-5 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 612 12th St., Cloquet. Chicken Alfredo bake, chips, Caesar salad, fruit, dessert. All welcome. 218-409-2606
MONDAY, SEPT. 9
Chair yoga for all 10-10:45 a.m., Cloquet Public Library. Also Sept. 16, 27 and 30.
TUESDAY SEPT. 10
The Arrowhead Library System’s Bookmobile visits Floodwood 10-11:15 a.m., vicinity of the post office; Cromwell 12:30-1pm at City Park, Hwy 210; Mahtowa 1:45-2:30 p.m., vicinity of TJ’s Country Corner; Holyoke 3:15-4 p.m. at the Town Hall; and Barnum 4:45-5:45 p.m. at the High School.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11
Bethany Beacons women’s ministry meets 9 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Bethany Lutheran Church, Cromwell. All women invited.
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.
VFW Post 3979 Auxiliary meets 5 p.m. at the Cloquet VFW, 210 Arch St. Prospective members always welcome.
Wood City Quilters meets 6 p.m. at the Cloquet library. Guest speakers, community service projects.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 12
Ruby’s Pantry visits the Cromwell Park Pavilion. Registration begins 9 a.m., food distribution 9-10:30 a.m. $25 per share. rubyspantry.org, 218-426-5156
Carlton County Extension “Growing Microgreens” class 2-3:30 p.m. at the Carlton County Transportation Building. $5 admission includes handouts and door prizes. Call 218-384-8684 or email [email protected] with questions or to register.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 14
Living History Walk 1:30 p.m., Riverside Cemetery in Moose Lake. Area historical figures are portrayed by local costumed interpreters. $15 admission. All invited. Rain site: Soo Line Event Center, 900 Folz Blvd.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 15
Free community meal 4-5 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6515 Skyline Blvd, Cloquet. Beef and rice, salad, fruit, dessert. All welcome. 218-409-2606
MONDAY, SEPT. 16
The Arrowhead Library System’s Bookmobile visits Esko 10:30-11 a.m. at the Northwood United Methodist Church; Wrenshall 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Silver Brook Town Hall; and Kettle River 1:30-2:15 p.m. on Main Street.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 17
Finnish Luncheon at 12 p.m., Kettle River Senior Center. The last luncheon for this year will be Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Child car seat checkup 1-3 p.m. at Cloquet Area Fire District Station 1, at 508 Cloquet Ave. Stop by to have your child seat inspected free of charge by a certified technician. Questions? Call KaRee Liimatainen, 218-878-2126.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18
Wrenshall / Carlton joint committee meeting regarding the Raptors cooperative 4:30 p.m., Wrenshall School library media center, 207 Pioneer Drive, Wrenshall.