Community Events Calendar

FRIDAY, JAN. 17

The Cloquet Public Library closes at 12:30 p.m. for staff training.

SATURDAY, JAN. 18

Junior Rangers Frosty Adventures 1-2 p.m., Jay Cooke Park. Discover the secrets of winter, and make and take a snowflake craft. Sign up by Jan. 17 to ensure supplies: 218-673-7005, [email protected].

Carlton County Animal Rescue cats and dogs adoption event 1-4 p.m. at PetSmart in Duluth. Application process and approval required; applying prior to the event is encouraged. (218) 900-7066, [email protected], ccarescue.com.

SUNDAY, JAN. 19

Free community meal 4-5 p.m., Our Redeemer Church, Cloquet. Egg bake, toast, salad, fruit, dessert. Sponsored by Community of Hope 2:16.

Ma & Pa Kettle Days event planning meeting, 6 p.m. at the Kettle River

Senior Center.

MONDAY, JAN. 20

Cloquet Gamblers Anonymous meets

7 p.m. Mondays and 5 p.m. Tuesdays at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 615 12th St. in Cloquet. No reservations or registration needed. Questions, call 855-222-5542. minnesotaga.com

Smear League meets 2-5 p.m. at the Cloquet VFW. $5 entry, winnings for first, second and third place.

TUESDAY, JAN. 21

Cribbage at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Villa Vista in Cromwell, 218-644-3331.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22

Community information meeting 4 p.m. at Carlton City Hall. Open to all interested in the Carlton Area Development Corporation-City of Carlton project to update South Terrace courts, to include four pickleball courts and a tennis court.

Area Community Lunch at the Cloquet VFW, 210 Arch St. Hosted by the Cloquet Eagles. Social hour 11 a.m., meal at 12 p.m .: creamy ranch Italian chicken over noodles, suggested donation $15. Guest speaker, Cloquet Community Development director Holly Hansen. All welcome.

Make a felt corner bookmark at the adult craft session 4-6 p.m. at the Cloquet Public Library. Registration required: 218-8979-1531

THURSDAY, JAN. 23

Storytime 2-2:30 p.m. Thursdays, Moose Lake Public Library, 313 Elm Ave.

Family movie night 4-6 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.

Cribbage at 6 p.m. Thursdays at the Wright Senior Center, 1404 Fourth St.

FRIDAY, JAN. 24

Community chess club 3:30-5 p.m.,

Cloquet Public Library. Also Jan. 31.

SATURDAY, JAN. 25

Folk musician Dennis Warner concert, 10.a.m. at the Cloquet Public library.

SUNDAY, JAN. 26

Free community meal 4-5 p.m., Good Hope Church, Cloquet. Potato soup, rolls, salad, fruit, dessert. Sponsored by Community of Hope 2:16.

MONDAY, JAN. 27

Chair yoga for all, 10-10:45 a.m., Cloquet Public Library.

THURSDAY, JAN. 30

Teen writers group 4 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. Registration requested: 218-879-1531

“Seed Saving, Beyond the Basics” with Master Gardener Doug McLellan, 6-7:30 p.m., Carlton County Transportation Building, 1630 County Road 61, Carlton. Basics of plant reproduction, overview of advanced seed-saving techniques, Q&A, handouts and door prizes. Admission $5 at the door, free for age 18 and under. Call 218-384-8684 or email [email protected] to register.

SATURDAY, FEB. 1

The St. Olaf Band, conducted by Dr. Henry L. Dorn, performs compositions and transcriptions for symphonic band at 2 p.m. at Cloquet High School. Tickets: $10 at the door; free for students and educators.