CARLTON news

The national Mayor's Day of Recognition for Volunteers was April 2 and Carlton Mayor Mike Soderstrom presented awards to Amy Decaigny, Lillian and Gordy Davis, and the Four Seasons Complex /Carlton Amateur Hockey Board for their volunteerism and dedication to the Carlton community. They have given their time and support to make Carlton and the surrounding area a great place to live. Congratulations to all of the honored volunteers.

We know that spring is just around the corner. The warm sunny days, nice walks on the Jay Cooke Park trails and family bike rides on the bike trails from Cloquet to N.P. Junction in Carlton and beyond will soon be here. Now is the time to take the bicycle out, dust it off and be ready to ride in the Carlton County Community Bike Ride on Sunday, June 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Volunteer coordinator Mandi Rosebrock is looking for citizens volunteers to help at the N.P. Junction in Carlton. Contact Rosebrock at the Extension office at 218-384-3511 to find out more.

There is also a need for more local organizations and community citizens to participate in this event. It is a collaboration between the United Way of Carlton County, the Community and Family Initiatives Department, Carlton County Public Health SHIP Coordinators and U of M Extension/Carlton County.

Other Carlton Events

Carlton High School presents the play "Arsenic and Old Lace" April 12-14 at the Encore! Performing Arts Center, County Seat Theater. Call the theater at 218-878-0071 for tickets.

The Father Daughter Ball is Saturday, April 13 at Black Bear Casino and Resort.

Prom is on April 27.

MCA reading testing begins April 15 at South Terrace Elementary School.

Check out School Readiness Transportation night 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, May 9. Taco supper and basket raffle available.

Carlton Area Chamber of Commerce meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at noon at the Four Seasons Complex. The annual banquet is scheduled for April 25 at The Public House.

The annual Chicken Swap runs from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 27, at the Four Seasons parking lot.

Carlton VFW Post 2962, 124 Chestnut Ave.

Upcoming music: Karma 8-11 p.m. Friday, April 19.

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.

• Document Spring adventures include the Boulder Lake Environmental Institute Safari Saturday, April 13; Earth Day Nature Safari is Monday, April 22, at Jay Cooke State Park; and Twin Ports Nature Challenge Safari is Friday, April 26.

• Cookin' at the O jazz dinner with Bruce Henry is this weekend, April 12-13 for a fee.

• Magnolia Salon 6-9 p.m. Thursdays. Free, $5 donation suggested. Food and beverages available for purchase from Magnolia Café. Upcoming topics include:

Thursday, April 18 – Carlton County Next Generation. Learn about community economic development based in the unique gifts of our region. Oldenburg Arts and Cultural Community is bringing together the artists, sustainable farmers, outdoor enthusiasts, and members of the Fond du Lac Tribe to strengthen our local economy through collaboration. Learn from economists Ann Markusen and John Bennett about communities like ours that are both doing well and doing good. Reserve seats at oacc.us.

Thursday, April 25 – Here for Good. Learn about Oldenburg Arts & Cultural Community programs.

If anyone has 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].