Carlton happenings

The Carlton Daze celebration was a wonderful event - even Mother Nature was on her best behavior.

Thank you to the Carlton Area Chamber, local businesses and volunteers for making the celebration a success. The 29th annual 5K had great weather for the 130 walkers and runners participating in the race.

I spent Saturday afternoon walking through the car show, visiting with friends and having lunch at one of the many food trucks. (This is a time when the diet goes out the window.)

Sunday's parade was great. The businesses, local groups and the floats were fun to see, especially The Green House from Carlton. I have heard a rumor that the Carlton parade is known as the "candy parade." I am sure that is true because my great-grandkids, Lucy, Axton and Inara, had enough candy to last for at least a couple months, maybe longer. If you did not get a chance to enjoy this year's Carlton Daze, mark your calendar for next year: July 26-28. See you then.

The Robert Rodd scholarship rummage sale fundraiser is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 10-11 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Four Seasons Complex, 90 Chestnut Ave. in Carlton. Need a space to have your rummage sale? Spaces (20x20) will be available for a $25 donation to the Robert Rodd scholarship fund. Contact Leola Rodd at 218-310-6065 for more.

The Carlton VFW Auxiliary is planning its Gigantic Garage Sale fundraiser for Sept. 9 and 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. To make arrangements for donations, contact Linda at 218-428-0496. No clothing or shoes, please.

Four Seasons collects aluminum cans, which may be put into the trailer located on the south side of the complex. The complex is available for small or large events. Contact Leola Rodd, 218-310-6065, for more information.

The Lions club meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Carlton VFW. Dinner is served. Contact Betsy Anderson at 218-255-5457 for more information.

Wanted: volunteers to make mats out of clean plastic shopping bags for those in need. The Bethesda Mat Makers meet 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Carlton. Donations of bags can be brought to the church and to Northwoods Credit Union in Moose Lake and Cloquet. Contact Mary Saarela, 218-393-2693, for more information.

Bethesda Lutheran Church is collecting for a cause: pop tops off aluminum cans for the Ronald McDonald House; brown paper grocery bags for a nonprofit thrift store; and new greeting cards for Inter-Faith Care Center, Carlton Place and Pine View Apartments residents to use. Contact Stephanie Erickson-Russell at 218-384-4501.

There's lots going on at the Carlton Area Public Library, open 1-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays at 310 Chestnut Ave. The Puppet Showcase starts at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. There are still Take & Create art kits available for kids to pick up and the Summer Reading Program ends on Aug. 31. If you are interested in serving on the library board, call Bethany at 218-384-3322.

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