Bulletin Board

The Carlton County Historical Society needs volunteers to help at the county fair in Barnum through Aug. 19. Sign up at https://signup.com/go/bCBAjtb or call 218-590-6965 for help getting scheduled.

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.

A Nesting Place meets every other Saturday 10-11 a.m. at Community Memorial Hospital, Pine Room. Next meeting: Aug. 17. Facilitated meeting, supportive environment for those in the third semester of pregnancy, and mothers and their infants up to one year, no matter where they live or delivered their baby. Refreshments provided. Questions: Brenda Graden, 218-499-6702, [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.

Picnic for all VFW members, auxiliary members and their families 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 in Veterans Park; cost, $7 per person. VFW Post 3979 meeting Sunday, Aug. 18, starting at 9 a.m., 210 Arch Street, Cloquet. Lunch will be served after meeting.

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.

Learn about PC parts at the PC Camp 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Aug. 19-21 at the Cloquet Public Library. For students entering grades 6-12. Registration required. Please call the library at 218-879-1531 to register for this free program.

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

Activities and crafts Aug. 20-22 at the Carlton Area Public Library. Free movie 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24.

Cellphone photography for social media workshop 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 at the Cloquet Public Library. Local professional photographer Ashley Lindsey will share tips for taking memorable photos with cellphones. Bring your own cellphone.

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]

Music and dancing at the Cloquet VFW 1-4 p.m. Senior dance with Lindy’s Band Wednesday, Aug. 21; $7 cover, potluck. Music with Two for the Road on Sunday, Aug. 24, and with Jerry and Joyce on Friday, Aug. 30.

Cloquet Forestry Center open house 4:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21. Wagon rides, bonfire, food truck and more. 218-269-4324

Coffee Chat with acting Cloquet police chief Carey Ferrell 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 at the Cloquet Public Library. Get an update on the Cloquet police department and share your concerns.

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.

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.

Refire! luncheon 12-1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 at the Carlton Wellness Center, 199 Chestnut Ave. in Carlton. Dental hygienist Arlette Haupt will present “The Importance of Oral Health for Older Adults.” Meetings are geared toward adults 55 and over, although everyone is welcome. Cost for meal is $7 for 55 and older, $10 for all others. Pre-register by 12 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 by calling 218-879-9238.

Coffee Chat with Cloquet High School principal Steve Battaglia 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 at the Cloquet Public Library. Hear what’s new this school year at Cloquet High.

Cloquet Car Show Saturday, Aug. 24. Meet at Veterans Park by 10 a.m., cruise from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Car show 2-5 p.m. $5 registration. Brat wagon on site. Contact: Ryan Bridge, 218-393-1007

Us TOO prostate cancer support group meets the fourth Monday of each month. Next meeting: Aug. 26, in the Birch Room at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. Coffee at 5 p.m., meeting starts 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact Mike at 218-384-3448 or Phil at 218-879-3506.

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.

Cromwell-Wright School

Open House Registration Day 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29. Students will be able to meet their teachers, update student and medical information, purchase meals, and check out electronic devices. Seventh grade orientation at 3 p.m., ribbon cutting ceremony for the industrial arts addition at 4 p.m., followed by public tours.

Coming up: TJ’s Country Corner presents the Historic 61 Rat Rod Rendezvous, downtown Mahtowa, Aug. 31-Sept. 1. https://mahtowaratz.com

Cloquet Area Fire District Station 4 mini open house 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 7426 Morris Thomas Road. Meet the firefighters and tour of the station and vehicles. Safety information, car seat clinic, bounce house, fire safety goodies for kids, free food from the B&B wagon. Application forms for paid on-call members and volunteers will be available.

Living History Walk 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, Riverside Cemetery, Moose Lake. Refreshments after the tour at the Moose Lake Depot and Fires of 1918 Museum. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the Soo Line Event Center. Tickets: $10. Sponsored by the Moose Lake Historical Society, 218-485-4234.

Coming soon: Celebration of the St. Louis River 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 604 Chestnut Ave., Carlton. An update of the PolyMet sulfide mine will be provided. Speakers include WaterLegacy’s Paula Maccabee, Fond du Lac Elder Ricky DeFoe, and Minnesota artist and teacher Wang Ping. Live music by local musicians and locally made food.

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