Carlton happenings

Happy St. Urho’s Day, March 16, to everyone of Finnish heritage. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, to everyone of Irish heritage.

As the days get warmer and daylight lasts a little longer every day, many people begin to plan for summer activities. That also means the rummage and garage sale season is just around the corner. So, start cleaning out the attic, closets, basements and garages (I need to take my own advice, LOL) and donate to our local fundraisers held at the Four Seasons Complex.

The first sale will be for the Carlton Hockey Association, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. April 11-13. Donations can be dropped off 4-7 p.m. April 9-10; call Dani at 218-590-1569 or Leola at 218-310-6065. The next sale at Four Seasons will be held by the Community Memorial Hospital Volunteer Services Organization, 3-7 p.m. May 15, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. May 16, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 17. Contact Linda Newlon at 218-879-6274 to donate items for the sale. The third rummage sale will be August 8-10 with spaces available for a fee to the Robert Rodd scholarship fund. Contact Leola at 218-310-6065 for more information.

Upcoming events

Let’s celebrate the special women in our lives this March during Women’s History Month.

The Carlton County Historical Society is celebrating local women’s history with the Oldenburg House and The Green House in Carlton 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 23, starting with a tea, goodies and conversation at the Oldenburg; then, arrange your own fresh flower bouquet and enjoy live music and shopping at The Green House. Call 218-879-1938 for information on this event. Visit http://www.oldenburghouse.com or http://www.oacc.us for information on the bed and breakfast and events.

The Carlton VFW chili cookoff starts at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23. There will be prizes. The event is open to all. Sign up at the Carlton VFW, 218-384-3794. The event will end with all-you-can-eat chili for a $5 donation.

Bethesda Lutheran Church’s meatball supper will be held 2:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the church, 204 Fifth St. Tickets available at the door: $12 adult, $7 ages 5 to 10, and free for age 4 and under. Takeout will be available. Call 218-384-4501 for more information.

The next Lions Burger Night is 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 15 at the Carlton VFW. The Carlton Area Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Carlton VFW. Dinner is served. Contact Betsy Anderson at 218-255-5457 for more.

The VFW Post 2962 Nicholson Sellgren Auxiliary is offering two $500 Johnson/St. Maine scholarships. Contact Cecelia Anderson, 2111 County Road 4, Carlton MN 55718, or call 218-393-0589 for more information. Deadline: March 31, 2024.

For your information

The Bethesda Mat Makers are still making plastic mats out of clean plastic shopping bags for those in need. They meet 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Bethesda Lutheran Church. If you are unable to volunteer on Tuesdays, contact Mary Saarela for instructions on how you can work from home. Donations of bags can be brought to the Northwoods Credit Union in Moose Lake and Cloquet, and Bethesda Lutheran Church. Contact Mary at 218-393-2693.

Veterans interested in becoming a member of the Carlton VFW Post 2962 and/or the Carlton VFW Auxiliary, contact the VFW at 218-384-3794. Check out bingo 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and the meat raffle 6 p.m. Fridays. There will be live music by Sam Hatch on March 15; karaoke on March 16; and Milk Bone performs March 22. Mondays are Pizza & Pitcher Night, 5 p.m. to close, at the VFW, 124 Chestnut Ave.

Anyone interested in serving on the Carlton Area Public Library board, contact Bethany, 218-940-5831, for more information, or visit the library, 310 Chestnut Ave. Hours are 1-6 p.m. Monday, 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Learn a craft on Present Wednesdays, 2:45-5 p.m. every Wednesday through the end of the school year. There are also take-and-make projects that can be picked up to take home.

Businesses and individual community members who would like to join the Carlton Chamber of Commerce are invited to visit http://www.carltonchamber.com for more information.

Four Seasons Sports Complex and Event Center board meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month at the Complex. The public is welcome to attend. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. on March 20. Check out the website for the schedule of events: http://www.carltonhockey.net. The Event Center is available for small or large events. Contact Leola Rodd, 218-310-6065, for more information.

The Carlton Hockey Association is looking for used skates and hockey equipment. Equipment should be slightly used and in good condition. Contact Danielle, 218-590-1569 or Leola, 218-310-6065.

For information on Carlton Community Education classes and community events, contact Daisy at [email protected] or 218-384-4225, extension 213.

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