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The Carlton County Historical Society needs volunteers to help greet visitors, sell items and talk about Carlton County history at its machinery building and log cabin at the county fair in Barnum, Aug. 14-19. Volunteers demonstrating period-relevant activities such as cooking on a wood stove, weaving, sewing, spinning, wood carving, playing a musical instrument or other period-relevant are needed for the log cabin. Sign up at https://signup.com/go/bCBAjtb or call 218-590-6965 for help getting scheduled.
Coffee Chat with city councilor Lara Wilkinson 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 at the Cloquet Public Library. Councilor Wilkinson will discuss housing, economic development, and restoring trust in local government. Bring your questions and share your concerns.
Ma & Pa Kettle Days runs through Sunday Aug. 11. Events at Ma & Pa Kettle Days Facebook page and story in this week’s paper on Page 17.
Storyteller Rose Arrow- smith DeCoux presents stories of “Brave Girls, Wise Women” at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Carlton Area Public Library. Daring heroines reclaim fairytales as fierce, funny, and feminine. All ages welcome to this 60-minute program geared toward ages 7-12; stories will likely be too long for kids younger than 6.
Music and dancing at the Cloquet VFW, 1-4 pm. Beaconnaires Sunday, Aug. 11. Senior dance with Lindy’s Band Wednesday, Aug. 21; $7 cover, potluck. Music with Two for the Road Sunday, Aug. 24.
The Carlton County Republican Party meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Scanlon Community Center. Next meeting: Aug. 12. Jennifer DeJournett, American Majority, will provide training on effectively running a voter registration program, providing accurate information about voting and welcoming new voters to the polls. Questions? Call Tony Sheda, 218-384-4734.
Fire Truck Storytime 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the Cloquet Public Library. Firefighter Buhs from the Cloquet Area Fire District will read a story and answer audience questions, followed by firetruck tours. This program is for all ages.
Carlton County Farmers Market 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Four Seasons Sports Complex and 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays in the Premiere Theatres lot. SNAP/EBT accepted at both locations. [email protected]
Back-to-school can be a tough time for many families in our community. Help the Cloquet Educational Foundation Stuff the Bus with school supplies 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 at the Cloquet Walmart.
Carlton VFW bingo 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, meat raffle 6 p.m. Fridays. Proceeds benefit the Post and Confidence Learning Center.
At the Cloquet Public Library Thursday, Aug. 15: Children of all ages are welcome to bring and speak about something special to them for Kids Show & Tell 10-11 a.m.
Conflict Resolution training will provide an overview of interpersonal dynamics and strategies for resolving conflict with peers and the youth we serve, 2-3:30 or 5:30-7 p.m. Community Memorial Hospital nutrition services director Pat McCoy will share tips, recipes and food samples in Your Healing Kitchen: A Plant-Based Approach to Eating, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Refire! luncheon 12-1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 at the Carlton Wellness Center, 199 Chestnut Ave. in Carlton. Volunteer Services Program coordinator Cari Terrio-Johnson and Carlton Wellness Center manager Brenda Weston will speak about helping older adults with living independently while promoting health and wellness. Meetings are geared toward adults 55 and over, but all are welcome. Cost for the meal is $7 for 55 and older, $10 for all others. Register by noon Thursday, Aug. 15 by calling 218-879-9238. Space is limited.
Alzheimer’s/memory loss caregiver support group meets at the Cloquet Public Library 12:30-2 p.m. the third Thursday of every month. Next meeting: Thursday, Aug. 15. For caregivers and family and friends of persons with dementia to develop a support system, exchange information and solutions to caregiving challenges and learn about community resources.
Genealogical Society of Carlton County meets the third Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Cloquet library. Next meeting: Aug. 15. Dessert served. Barb, 218-879-3648 or [email protected]
Esko High School Class of 1999 reunion 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, August 17 at Northridge Park in Esko. To sign up for family potluck, visit signupgenius.com and search for [email protected] or contact Jillian (Berg) Nelson on Facebook. Adult gathering 7 p.m. at The Dry Dock. Questions, call or text 651-428-2018.
Finlandia Beach Club ham dinner 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Little Grand Lake, 7062 Nickerson Road, Saginaw. $10/adult, $5/age 6-12, free for age 5 and under. All welcome.
Parkinson’s support group meets 2-3:30 p.m. the third Monday of the month at Community Memorial Hospital, Cloquet. Next meeting: Aug. 19. Mary, 218-879-4641
The Esko Historical Society meets 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 at the Thomson Township Hall. Coffee and goodies served. New members welcome. 218-879-4878
Cloquet Forestry Center open house 4:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21. Wagon rides, bonfire, food truck and more. 218-269-4324
Barnum American Legion & Auxiliary meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Barnum Community Center March through October. Next meeting: Aug. 21. New members always welcome. For more information, call Dan at 218-389-6386.
Carlton County DFL meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:15 p.m. at the Chickadee Coffeehouse & Deli in Barnum. Next meeting: Aug. 21. All welcome.
The Arrowhead Library System’s bookmobile visits Tuesday, Aug. 20: Floodwood Travel Information Center 10 a.m.-noon, Wright School 1:15-1:45 p.m., Cromwell City Park, 2-2:45 p.m., Mahtowa-TJ’s Country Corner 3:45-4:30 p.m., Barnum High School 5-5:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22: Lake Venoah Boarding & Lodging 10:30 a.m.-noon, Proctor Area Community Ctr 1:30-2:45p.m., Solway Town Hall-Munger Shaw Road 3-3:45 p.m., Hermantown-Kenwood Auto Center 4:15-5 p.m., Hermantown Schools at Ugstad and Arrowhead 6-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26: Brookston-Pines Board & Lodge 8:45-9:15 a.m., Esko-Northwood United Methodist Church 10-10:30 a.m., Wrenshall-Silverbrook Town Hall 11:05-11:40 a.m., Kettle River-Main Street 1:10-2 p.m.
Ruby’s Pantry distributes food every fourth Wednesday of the month at the Cloquet Armory. Next distribution date: Aug. 28 Ruby’s Pantry provides an abundant amount of food for a $20 donation. Doors open at 10 a.m., last shares distributed at 11:30. All welcome. Questions? Please call Sheila at 878-0442.
TJ’s Country Corner presents the Historic 61 Rat Rod Rendezvous, downtown Mahtowa, Aug. 31-Sept. 1.
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