Carlton happenings

The beginning of school is right around the corner, so be sure to slow down when driving in school zones and around school buses. Soon fall will be upon us, and we will be getting the yards and flowerbeds ready for winter. I am anticipating putting out my annual Christmas decorations. It seems the older I get, the longer it takes to get it all set up. But I have decided to persevere and put everything out at least one more year.

The Gigantic Garage Sale will be held next weekend, Sept. 6 and 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Four Seasons Complex. If you would like to donate to this Four Seasons Complex/Carlton Amateur Hockey Association fundraiser or would like more information, call Leola Rodd at 218-310-6065 or Danielle at 218-590-1569. Donations are being accepted now. Please, no clothes. All proceeds from this fundraiser go to the Carlton Hockey Association.

Upcoming events

• Carlton Schools – First day of school is Tuesday, Sept. 3, all day. School pictures are Sept. 11.

• The next Lions Burger Night is 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 at the Carlton VFW. Gather family and friends for a “burger night out.”

• Bethesda Lutheran Church and River’s Edge Church joint service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 8 at the NP Junction shelter in Carlton.

Community notes

Carlton VFW Post 2962 – Veterans interested in joining the Carlton VFW Post 2962 and/or the Carlton VFW Auxiliary, contact the VFW at 218-384-3794. Check out bingo at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and the meat raffle at 6 p.m. on Fridays. Mondays are Pizza & Pitcher Night from 5 p.m. to close. Check out the Carlton VFW on Facebook.

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

will be in October,

date TBD.

If you are interested in serving on Carlton Area Public Library Board, contact Bethany at 218-940-5831 for more information, or stop in the Library at 310 Chestnut Ave. Starting after Labor Day – when the library is closed – new hours are 1-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the third Tuesday and the library is closed the third Thursday of the month. The summer reading program ends Aug. 31.

Carlton Area Chamber of Commerce – Interested in joining? Visit http://www.carltonchamber.com.

Four Seasons Sports Complex and Event Center – The next board meeting will be 7 p.m. Sept. 18. The public is welcome to attend. Find events at http://www.carltonhockey.net. The event center is available for small or large events. Contact Leola Rodd at 218-310-6065 for more.

Donations wanted – The Carlton Hockey Association is looking for gently used skates and hockey equipment. Contact Danielle, 218-590-1569, or Leola, 218-310-6065.

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

Carlton Area Lions Club meetings are at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Carlton VFW. Dinner is served. Contact Betsy Anderson at 218-255-5457. The Lions are collecting all kinds of plastic bags to be made into benches for Carlton County communities. Donations can be brought to the Carlton VFW.

For more information about scheduled events at Oldenburg House, visit http://www.oldenburg house.com or http://www.oacc.us.

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 in Carlton. If you are unable to volunteer on Tuesdays, contact Mary Saarela for instructions on how you can work from home. Bring bag donations to Northwoods Credit Union in Moose Lake and Cloquet, and Bethesda Lutheran Church. Contact Mary Saarela, 218-393-2693.

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