Carlton happenings

The Inter-Faith Care Center has been part of the City of Carlton for several decades, and recently received a two-year grant for $300,000 from the Minnesota Department of Health. The grant, “Improving Residents Lives through Meaningful Activities,” will help Inter-Faith provide direct care for the mental health, psychosocial, physical and spiritual well-being of the residents. The grant will help to increase staff time to 98 1/2 hours per week in the activities department, and Cedar and Oak Units, providing staff consistency from sunrise (7 a.m.) to sunset (8 p.m.). The increase will also help all other staff meet the holistic needs of the residents of all three units, including the Birch memory care unit. In the second year of the grant, the plan is to also hire a chaplain. Congratulations to Inter-Faith for receiving this grant.

As I sat talking to Roxanne Hedlund, I noticed that her title had changed to Life Enrichment Services Director. She explained that the name change resulted from the activities department encompassing more than just activities, to include the holistic well-being of each resident. She explained that the name was chosen by nursing home residents, staff and their families through a four-week contest. There were 73 entries and a prize for the winner.

The Robert Rodd Memorial Scholarship Hockey Costume Game fundraiser was successful again this year. It was 10 years in the making, and the support from businesses and community members has been greatly appreciated. The event was great fun with raffles, silent auction, kids’ shootout, pictures on the Zamboni, good food and a fun hockey game for all to enjoy. The winners of the Zamboni Bob Coloring Contest were Allie J., sixth grade; Waylan, kindergarten; Gabe W., kindergarten; and Ava W., second grade.

Other Carlton events:

Kindergarten Roundup is March 15 at South Terrace Elementary School. The morning session is 9-11 a.m., and the afternoon session is 12-2 p.m. To register, call 218-384-4225 ext. 210.

Carlton schools are on spring break March 25-29.

Carlton Chamber of Commerce meetings are held at noon the first Wednesday of the month, upstairs at the Four Seasons Complex.

Carlton High School’s play, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” runs April 12-14 at the Encore Performing Arts Center in Cloquet. Call the County Seat Theater at 218-878-0071 for tickets.

Carlton VFW Post 2962, 124 Chestnut Ave.

The men’s pool tournament is Sunday, March 10. Signups

at 11:30 a.m., start time is 12:30 p.m.

Upcoming music: Whiskey Trail, 8-11:30 p.m. Friday, March 8; Stranded, 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 15 until 12:30 a.m .; and The Jane Gang, coming March 29.

Enjoy Bingo every Wednesday, starting at 6:30 p.m., and the meat raffle every Friday at 6 p.m. Proceeds from these events benefit the Post and Confidence Learning Center.

The weekly money drawing is held 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

VFW Auxiliary meets the second Monday of the month.

VFW meeting is held the last Tuesday of the month.

Contact the Carlton VFW for more information, (218) 384-3794.

Oldenburg House, 604 Chestnut Ave.

Magnolia Salon: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, March 14 with Betsy Dugan, a practitioner of “backyard phenology.” Learn about Document Spring, a citizen science and photography project based right here in Carlton County. Free, $5 donation suggested. Food and beverages available for purchase from Magnolia Café. Reserve seats at oacc.us.

Magnolia Salon: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, March 21. Celebrate the arrival of spring with journey dancing and drawing with Kim Buskala. Free, $5 donation suggested. Food and beverages available for purchase from Magnolia Café. Reserve seats at oacc.us.

Magnolia Salon: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, March 28 with Sandy Dugan, presenting Lord Tennyson’s poetry in “Sweet and Low: An Hour for Tennyson.” Free, $5 donation suggested. Food and beverages available for purchase from Magnolia Café. Reserve seats at oacc.us.

Cookin’ At The O, 6:30-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 22 and 23. Dinner, and jazz by Jason Weismann and ensemble. Contact OldenburgHouse.com for more information and tickets.

Have a special community event in Carlton or a special person that should be recognized? Please contact Leola Rodd at 218-310-6065 or [email protected].