Carlton Happenings

About two weeks ago, I attended the 60-year reunion of the Cloquet High School Class of 1964. If some of you are trying to figure out my age, I am 78 years young. To be honest, I have not attended some of the previous reunions for one reason or another. But I was determined to go to this one. It was held during a bright sunny summer day at the Big Lake Golf Club. No fancy food or program, just a nice get-together.

It gave each of us a chance to say hello and talk to classmates we had not seen for many years. On a sad note, 63 classmates — about a third of the class — have passed away. I think we all looked pretty good for our age, even though some of us may have new knees, hips or shoulders. Thank you to the classmates who organized this reunion. It was nice.

Rummage and garage sale season is here.

The next rummage sale will be held Aug. 8-10 at the Four Seasons complex: 3-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-10. There are spaces available for a donation to the Robert Rodd scholarship fund. Contact Leola at 218-310-6065 for more information.

The Gigantic Garage Sale will be held Sept. 6-7 at Four Seasons. If you would like to donate to this Four Seasons/Carlton Youth Hockey fundraiser or want more information, contact Leola Rodd at 218-310-6065 or Danielle at 218-590-1569. Donations are being accepted now. No clothes, please.

Upcoming events

Lions Burger Night is 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 at the Carlton VFW.

This year’s National Night Out is 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Northern Pacific Junction Park. The Four Seasons complex is the rain site.

Bethesda Lutheran and River’s Edge churches will hold joint services at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 11 at Jay Cooke first shelter, and 9:30 a.m. Sept. 8 at the NP Junction shelter.

City of Carlton council meetings are at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Carlton City Hall. The public is welcome to attend. Call the city at 218-384-4229 for information.

Carlton Area Lions meetings are 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.

Four Seasons Sports Complex & Event Center board meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month at the complex. The public is welcome to attend. The next meeting is 7 p.m. Aug. 21.

Around town

Carlton Area Chamber of Commerce: Prospective members, visit http://www.carltonchamber.com for more information.

Carlton Community Education: Contact Daisy at [email protected] or 218-384-4225, ext. 213 for information about community education classes and community events.

Carlton Area Public Library: If you are interested in serving on the library board, contact Bethany at 218-940-5831 for more information, or stop in the library at 310 Chestnut Ave. in Carlton. Summer hours are 1-6 p.m. Monday, 1-5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, closed Friday and Sunday. On Aug. 29, enjoy The Magic of Celtic Music with Willow Brae. The summer reading program ends Aug. 31.

Four Seasons Sports Complex & Event Center: Check out http://www.carltonhockey.net for the schedule of events at the complex. The complex is available for small or large events. Contact Leola Rodd, 218-310-6065, for more information.

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

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.

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