Carlton happenings

Spring has arrived, and the snow drifts are going down slowly. I am looking forward to rescuing the Christmas decorations and lights, and checking out my drooping lilac bushes. Let’s all look forward to purchasing flowers (I like geraniums) and vegetables to plant in our gardens and special flower pots. Happy spring, everyone.

There are many upcoming events in the Carlton area:

April

Glow in the Dark Rollerblading is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at the Four Seasons Complex. Freewill donations for the Sjodin family would be appreciated. Helmets required, skates not provided.

Don’t miss the Four Seasons Complex annual meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 at the Four Seasons Complex Arena. The public is encouraged to attend. Check out http://www.carltonhockey.net for the arena schedule of events.

Lions Burger Night is 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 21 at the Carlton VFW, Carlton.

Carlton High School academic/athletic awards begin at 3 p.m. April 30 at Carlton High School.

May

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and sing karaoke with Jason Goad, 7-10 p.m. May 5 at Carlton VFW.

Sjodin Strong Benefit 2-6 p.m. Saturday, May 6 at the Four Seasons Sports Complex in Carlton. Pulled pork BBQ, bake sale and silent auction. All proceeds will go directly to the family.

Carlton VFW Steak Fry Saturday, May 13. Music by Brian Gunderson.

Community Memorial Hospital VSO rummage sale, May 17-19, at the Four Seasons Complex, in Carlton.

Carlton High School graduation

7 p.m. May 26 at Carlton High School.

Ongoing

Veterans interested in joining the Carlton VFW Post 2962 and/or the Carlton VFW Auxiliary, please contact the VFW at 218-384-3794. Check out bingo 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and the meat raffle at 6 p.m. Fridays.

The City of Carlton council meets at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month in the old civic center building, 218-384-4229.

Businesses or individual community members interested in becoming members of the Carlton Chamber are invited to visit http://www.carltonchamber.com for more information.

Lions Club meetings are at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays at the VFW. Dinner is served. Contact Betsy Anderson at 218-255-5457.

For information about the Oldenburg House bed and breakfast as well as events there, visit http://www.oldenburghouse.com and http://www.oacc.us.

Carlton VFW Auxiliary is planning its Gigantic Garage Sale fundraiser for Sept. 9-10. To make donations, contact Linda at 218-428-0496. No clothing or shoes.

A group of community members are still crocheting plastic mats for the homeless. They meet 9-11 a.m. every Tuesday at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Carlton. Donate old plastic shopping bags at the Northwoods Credit Union in Moose Lake and Cloquet, and at Bethesda Lutheran Church. Questions? Call Mary Saarela at 218-393-2693.

If you have a special community event in Carlton or know of a special person who should be recognized, please contact Leola Rodd at 218-310-6065 or [email protected].