Community Calendar: Learn how to build rain garden in Cloquet class
Feb. 15—Genealogy Brown Bag Zoom Session: Where Did I Put That? How to Organize Your Genealogical Research, noon-1 p.m., via Zoom, hosted by Cloquet Public Library. Eleanor Brinsko, of Carlon Genealogical Services, LLC, will guide the audience through organizing the evidence to make the information accessible and how to preserve the materials and information so it will last longer than a lifetime. Brinsko is a professional genealogist who specializes in Scandinavian-American genealogy by looking at genealogical and social trends on both sides of the Atlantic. Attendees can access the session anytime at
or participate in the Zoom session at the library.
Vegas Night Out, 7-10 p.m., Pedro's Grill and Cantina upstairs event center, Cloquet. Social hour, appetizers, cash bar and blackjack, roulette, dice roll, ring toss, Uno and more. Wear your Vegas attire. Sponsored by the Cloquet Area Chamber of Commerce. Tickets: $40 for $500 worth of tickets; preorder at
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Winter Encounters Snowshoe Walk, 1-2:30 p.m., Jay Cooke State Park, Carlton. Learn snowshoeing basics and head out onto a trail in the woods. Group will meet around fire after the program for hot cocoa, tea and cider. Child and adult snowshoes available. Free. Register for program and reserve snowshoes by contacting park naturalist Kris Hiller at 218-673-7005 or
. Meet at the River Inn Visitor Center. Programs are canceled if temps reach 15 degrees below zero or road conditions are unsafe; participants will be contacted.
Northwoods Guitar Trio, 2 p.m., Moose Lake Community School. Darin Bergsven, Sam Miltich and Briand Morrison perform. Hosted by Agate Encores Community Concerts. Tickets: $15 adults, $5 students; available at
Create a Rain Garden, 6-7 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. The free workshop covers step-by-step instructions for installing a rain garden. Learn about rain garden-specific plants and how they benefit pollinators. Funds available to offset cost of plants, compost, mulch, edging and other materials. Registration requested at
. For more info, call the Carlton Soil and Water Conservation District at 218-384-3891.
Junior Rangers — Rock Investigations, 1-2 p.m., Jay Cooke State Park, Carlton. The park has been shaped by many natural events, like earthquakes, floods, volcanoes and ice, which has left behind interesting rocks to discover. Kids will become junior geologists as they discover how rocks are formed and how scientists test rocks to identify them. Free; Minnesota state park vehicle permit needed to enter park. Meet at the River Inn Visitor Center.
Free community meal, 4-5 p.m., Good Hope Church, 55 Armory Road, Cloquet. All-you-can-eat; takeout available. Public welcome. Sponsored by Community of Hope 2:16. If you need a ride, call 218-409-2606 by noon Sunday.
United Way of Carlton and Pine County Area open house, 3-6 p.m., 902 Highway 33, Cloquet. The United Way has a new name, new office space, new board members and new homeless youth program. Appetizers, drinks, prizes and more. RSVP required; go to
bit.ly/3uuqIck
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Lil' PEEPS — Hop, Skip, and Jump, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jay Cooke State Park, Carlton. Learn about the park's best animal jumpers through engaging stories, songs, activities and outdoor exploration during this preschool environmental education program designed for ages 2-5. Bring appropriate clothing. Free; Minnesota state park vehicle permit needed to enter park. Limited class size; sign up before Feb. 28 by emailing park naturalist Kris Hiller at
Meet at the River Inn Visitor Center.
The Fab Four Beatles Tribute, doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m., Black Bear Casino Resort, Carlton. Tickets: $29-$49, available at
bit.ly/41TWZWM
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"Misdemeanor Dream" with Spiderwoman Theater, 7 p.m., Cloquet High School. Indigenous feminist theater company Spiderwoman Theater will bring its 16-member ensemble to the Northland for a residency hosted by Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. "Misdemeanor Dream," written and created by an all-Native ensemble, spans inter-woven disciplines and explores the realms of Indigenous stories, magic, interrupted dreams and lost languages. Tickets: $25; 20% off for orders of at least four; purchase at
tempotickets.com/misdemeanordream
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"Misdemeanor Dream" with Spiderwoman Theater, 7 p.m., Cloquet High School. Indigenous feminist theater company Spiderwoman Theater will bring its 16-member ensemble to the Northland for a residency hosted by Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. "Misdemeanor Dream," written and created by an all-Native ensemble, spans inter-woven disciplines and explores the realms of Indigenous stories, magic, interrupted dreams and lost languages. Tickets: $25; 20% off for orders of at least four; purchase at
tempotickets.com/misdemeanordream
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Lunch in the Community, noon-1 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. Meet the Cloquet superintendent, school board and staff and ask questions. Bring your own lunch.
Living on the Border with Prediabetes, 9 a.m.-noon, Community Memorial Hospital, diabetes classroom, Cloquet. Learn about risk factors for developing diabetes; healthy meal planning; benefits of exercise; blood glucose monitoring; and small lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. Cost: $25. Registration required in advance; call 218-878-7661.
Arrowhead Bookmobile, 12:30-1 p.m., City Park, Minnesota Highway 210, Cromwell; 1:45-2:30 p.m., TJ's Country Corner, Mahtowa, 3:15-4 p.m., Town Hall, Holyoke; 4:45-5:45 p.m., Barnum High School.
Arrowhead Bookmobile, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Lake Venoah board and lodging facility, 1430 Lake Venoah Drive, Carlton.
Cookin' at the O, 7 p.m., Oldenburg House, 604 Chestnut Ave., Carlton. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Linda Peterson performs songs from women singers and songwriters in honor of International Women's Day, also featuring Jason Peterson-Delaire, Billy Peterson, Ryan Frane and Glenn Swanson. Dinner and free cocktail. Tickets: $70, go to
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Junior Rangers — Bear Tales, 1-2 p.m., Jay Cooke State Park, Carlton. Discover the incredible world of the black bear that just spend the past four months sleeping. Explore the life of the bear with fun activities and stories. Make a bear craft to take home. Free; Minnesota state park vehicle permit needed to enter park. Meet at the River Inn Visitor Center.
Cookin' at the O, 7 p.m., Oldenburg House, 604 Chestnut Ave., Carlton. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Linda Peterson performs songs from women singers and songwriters in honor of International Women's Day, also featuring Jason Peterson-Delaire, Billy Peterson, Ryan Frane and Glenn Swanson. Dinner and free cocktail. Tickets: $70, go to
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Barks and Books, second Thursdays, 4-5:10 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. Read with therapy dogs. Each session is 20 minutes. Geared for pre-K-sixth grade, but older and younger children are welcome. Register at
bit.ly/48AjbHD.
Storytime, Thursdays, 2-2:30 p.m., Moose Lake Public Library, 313 Elm Ave.
Tri-Community Food Shelf, Fridays, 3-5:30 p.m., 5597 Highway 210, Cromwell. Serves Cromwell, Tamarack and Wright residents experiencing food insecurity or who are in an emergency. Only a basic qualification application is required.
Grandparents class, Tuesdays, 9:15-10:45 a.m., Cloquet Early Childhood Family Education and School Readiness, 602 Arthur St., Cloquet. Cost: $55 per year. Registration required. Call 218-879-9291 or visit
Tech and Coffee, first Thursdays, 9-11 a.m., Chickadee Coffeehouse and Deli, 3691 Alan Syverson Drive, Barnum. Want to learn how to use your cellphone? Nook? Kindle? iPad? Laptop? New to social media? Need your phone hooked up to your car? Barnum Community Education staff and Nathan Rimolde from RTS will be on hand to help you with your questions. Free; no registration required. Coffee and tea will be available.
Cribbage, Thursdays, 6 p.m., Wright Senior Center.
Senior citizen potluck, last Monday of the month, Wrenshall City Hall. Doors 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon. All are welcome. No potluck in December.
Riverview Toastmasters, Tuesdays, 7-8 a.m., Cloquet. For more info, visit
Fond du Lac Community Narcan Event, second Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., FDL Supportive Housing, 950 Ozhigaw Road, Cloquet. Free Narcan is available to community members. Narcan can help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Learn how to access treatment and recovery resources.
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 has a problem with alcoholism. Call 218-879-9884.
Gamblers Anonymous, Mondays, 7 p.m.; Tuesdays, 5 p.m.; Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 615 12th Ave., Cloquet. Use parking lot entrance. For more info, call 855-222-5542.
Narcotics Anonymous, Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., Fridays from 6-7:30 p.m., Alano Club, Cloquet. Call 877-767-7676 or visit
Parkinson's support group, third Mondays, 2 p.m., Community Memorial Hospital ground floor, Pine Room, Cloquet. All people living with Parkinson's or Lewy body dementia and their caregivers are welcome. For more info, contact Karen Hartung at 218-878-7010 or
Prostate cancer support group, fourth Mondays, 5-7 p.m., Community Memorial Hospital ground floor, Birch Room, Cloquet. For questions, call Mike Sullivan at 218-384-3448 or Phil Maunu at 218-879-3506.
Veterans support group, second, third and fourth Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Graceful Strides Farm, 3412 Bent Trout Lake Road, Barnum. All veterans welcome. Light meal served. For more info or to RSVP, email
