Community Calendar: Bethlehem Lutheran Church rummage sale and more
Oct. 5—Rummage Sale, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wright. The Women of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wright will host a rummage sale Oct. 6-7. The hours will be 2-7 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
Genealogy Zoom Presentation, noon to 1 p.m. Cloquet Public Library hosts a zoom genealogy presentation by Eleanor Brinsko titled "Westward Ho!"
Community Chess Club, 3:30-5 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Tamarack Sportmen's Club Wild Game Dinner, 6 p.m., McGregor Community Center. The annual event begins at 6 p.m. with dinner followed by raffle drawings at 7 p.m.
Teen Reads, 4 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m., Cloquet Public Library. Join Miss Morgan for storytime. The weekly events feature stories, songs and interactive activities. Storytime is geared toward children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Esko Community Partnership Meeting, noon to 1 p.m., Thomson Town Hall Community Center, 25 E. Harney Road, Esko. The Esko Community Partnership hosts its bi-monthly meeting.
Young Old Timers, noon, Cromwell Park Pavilion. Kenny will be making potato pancakes for lunch at the event.
Library Book Sale, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Solar Fun with the Planetarium, 4 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. The Cloquet Public Library hosts partners with the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium on this special event.
Beyond the Bump: Growing Together, 5-6 p.m., Community Memorial Hospital. This is the second of an eight-week class that will empower and educate moms through the beginning stages of motherhood. Topics covered will include: introducing solids, what to expect during teething, returning to exercise and the importance of pelvic health, and managing expectations and mental health. The classes are free and open to all; you do not have to be a CMH patient. However, registration is required. Visit
to register. Free child care will be available.
Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m., Cloquet Public Library. Join Miss Morgan for storytime. The weekly events feature stories, songs and interactive activities. Storytime is geared toward children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Chair Yoga for All, 11-11:45 a.m., Cloquet Public Library. Carolyn Ripp will lead the class. Chair Yoga can increase flexibility, improve core strength and balance, reduce stress and pain, and more. It can be beneficial not only for seniors but for anyone who has desk work and/or tends to sit for a long period of time. Come in comfortable clothing. No previous experience is necessary.
Teen Tech, 4 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Adult Craft, 4-6 p.m., Cloquet Public Library, Adults are welcome to attend a pumpkin decoration class at the library.
Barks and Books, 4 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. Parents and caregivers can sign their children up to read one-on-one with therapy dogs Han Solo, Tiara or Trapper. Time slots are 20 minutes long, and caregivers are welcome to sit with their children during this time. Sign up for a slot at
CPL Book Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Quilt Retreat, Cromwell Pavilion. The Cromwell Quilt Guild is hosting a quilt retreat Oct. 13-14. Call Deb Templeton at 612-759-9048, or Linda Larson 218-644-3484 for more information or to sign up.
Community Chess Club, 3:30-5 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Peterson Westerberg American Legion Post 415 and Auxiliary Spaghetti Supper, 4:30-7 p.m., Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 3756 Fair St., Barnum. Proceeds from the event will be go toward candidates for Boys and Girls State and for scholarships to Barnum High School students.
Growing shiitake mushrooms at home, 10 a.m., Cloquet Public Library. Learn how to grow shiitake mushrooms at home during a presentation at the library.
Potato Sausage and Meatball Supper, 1-6 p.m., Elim Lutheran Church of Blackhoof, 2077 County Road 6, Barnum. Elim Lutheran Church hosts the 26th annual event. The cost is $15 for people age 13 and over, $5 for children ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and under.
Adult Crafternoon Drop-In Craft, 2 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. Adults can drop in anytime during the two-hour session to create a slightly spooky fall decoration.
Teen Reads, 4 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m., Cloquet Public Library. Join Miss Morgan for storytime. The weekly events feature stories, songs and interactive activities. Storytime is geared toward children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Library Book Sale, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Beyond the Bump: Growing Together, 5-6 p.m., Community Memorial Hospital. This is the third of an eight-week class that will empower and educate moms through the beginning stages of motherhood. Topics covered will include: introducing solids, what to expect during teething, returning to exercise and the importance of pelvic health, and managing expectations and mental health. The classes are free and open to all; you do not have to be a CMH patient. However, registration is required. Visit
to register. Free child care will be available.
Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m., Cloquet Public Library. Join Miss Morgan for storytime. The weekly events feature stories, songs and interactive activities. Storytime is geared toward children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Chair Yoga for All, 11-11:45 a.m., Cloquet Public Library. Carolyn Ripp will lead the class. Chair Yoga can increase flexibility, improve core strength and balance, reduce stress and pain, and more. It can be beneficial not only for seniors but for anyone who has desk work and/or tends to sit for a long period of time. Come in comfortable clothing. No previous experience is necessary.
Teen Tech, 4 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Tinker Kids Drop-in After-School Program, 4-5 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Author's visit, 6 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. The library hosts an author's visit with Katharine Johnson.
CareerForce Help, noon to 4 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Finlandia Foundation Annual Meeting, 3 p.m., Presbyterian Church of Cloquet, 47 4th St. Finlandia Foundation Northland will hold its annual membership meeting in the Presbyterian Church of Cloquet's Fellowship Hall. Please join us for updates on the past year and election of new board members and officers, followed by a program and refreshments.
Spooky Family Game Night, 5-7 p.m.
Exploring Graphic Memoir, 1 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. The library hosts a session with Lynn Von Sien on the graphic memoir.
Community Chess Club, 3:30-5 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Teen Lock-In, 5 p.m. to midnight, Cloquet Public Library. The library hosts a lock-in for teens. Registration is required; call 218-879-1531 to reserve your child's place.
Pumpkin Run and Walk, 9:30 a.m., Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. The FDLTCC Child Development program's Miskwaadesi Head Start Project hosts the 18th annual Pumpkin Run and Walk, featuring a new option called the Ring Road Fun Run. The Ring Road Fun Run covers a single lap of the FDLTCC campus and kicks off at 9:30 a.m. The 5K starts and ends on campus and will kick off at 10 a.m. The cost is $25 per person, with special rates available if submitted before Oct. 15. Children 10 and under can register for the Ring Road Fun Run for free. Online registration is available through Tempo Tickets at
https://tempotickets.com/PumpkinRun2023.
For more information or to get an entry form, visit
https://link.fdltcc.edu/PumpkinRun
or call 218-879-0800.
Cloquet Al-Anon, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10-11 a.m.,103 10th St., Cloquet. Closed meetings. The only membership requirement is that a friend or relative have a problem with alcoholism. Call 218-879-9884.
Esko Museum, 12 W. Highway 61, Esko. Open 2-5 p.m. Sundays from July through August. Admission is free, donations accepted.
Gamblers Anonymous, Mondays, 7 p.m.; Tuesdays, 5 p.m.; Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 615 12th Ave., Cloquet. Use the parking lot entrance. For more information, call 855-222-5542.
House District 11A DFL, third Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m., Cloquet Public Library and via Zoom. Please contact Sophia Campbell at
for a Zoom invitation.
Narcotics Anonymous, Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., Fridays from 6-7:30 p.m., Alano Club, Cloquet. Call 877-767-7676 or visit
Riverview Toastmasters, Tuesdays, 7-8 a.m., Cloquet. For more information, visit 5429.toastmastersclubs.org.
