Community Calendar: Veterans Day programs, Esko school musical on tap
Nov. 9—Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign, L&M Fleet Supply, Cloquet. Volunteers can sign up for shifts at
or 218-879-5447.
Villa Vista annual Veterans Day program, 9:30 a.m., Villa Vista, Cromwell. All area veterans and friends are invited. Lunch to follow.
Salvation Army Adopt-a-Child Christmas Program Registration, through Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 316 Carlton Ave., Cloquet.
Cromwell-Wright School annual Veterans Day program, 1:30 p.m., gym. Public welcome. Veterans invited to enjoy goodies at 1 p.m. in cafeteria.
Esko High School presents "Alice in Wonderland," 6 p.m., Esko High School theater, 2 E. Highway 61, Esko. Esko High School students perform "Alice in Wonderland" for this year's fall musical. Buy tickets at
by contacting Joyce Bergstedt at
or 218-879-4673, ext. 230; or at the ticket booth one hour before each performance.
Veterans Day program, 5 p.m., roast beef dinner 5:30 p.m., Carlton VFW Post 2962.
Annual mojakka stew supper, 4:30-8 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wright. Hosted by the Lakeside Community Club. Cost $8 for adults, $6 for kids.
Turkey Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Cromwell Pavilion. Immaculate Conception Church hosts the event, which includes raffle baskets, free popcorn and free-will offering meal. Cost is 50 cents per bingo card per game or $10 for 20 games.
Adult Crafternoon Drop-in Craft, 2-4 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Teen Reads, 4 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m., Cloquet Public Library. Join Miss Morgan for weekly events feature stories, songs and interactive activities. 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 seventh of an eight-week class that aims to empower and educate moms through the beginning stages of motherhood. Topics include: introducing solids, what to expect during teething, returning to exercise and the importance of pelvic health, and managing expectations and mental health. Free and open to all; you do not have to be a CMH patient. Registration required; visit
. Free child care available.
An Evening with Local Indigenous Authors/Artists, 6-7:15 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. Local Ojibwe authors and artists Tashia Hart, Sam Zimmerman and Allie Tibbetts introduce their recently published books and talk about the creative process. Free event to feature Q&A and a book signing.
Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m., Cloquet Public Library. Join Miss Morgan for weekly events feature stories, songs and interactive activities. 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.
Tinker Kids Drop-in After-School Program, 4-5 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Esko High School presents "Alice in Wonderland," 7 p.m., Esko High School theater, 2 E. Highway 61, Esko. Esko High School students perform "Alice in Wonderland" for this year's fall musical. Tickets may be purchased at
by contacting Joyce Bergstedt at
or 218-879-4673, ext. 230; or by purchasing them at the ticket booth one hour before each performance.
CareerForce Corner, noon-4 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Beaded Dangle Earring Workshop, 4:30-6 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. Learn the basics of creating Native beaded dangle earrings with children's librarian and Bad River tribal member Morgan Reardon. Spots are limited; call 218-879-1531 to register or stop into the library.
Esko High School presents "Alice in Wonderland," 7 p.m., Esko High School theater, 2 E. Highway 61. Esko High School students perform "Alice in Wonderland." Buy tickets at
by contacting Joyce Bergstedt at
or 218-879-4673, ext. 230; or at the ticket booth one hour before each performance.
Salvation Army Adopt-a-Child Christmas Program Registration, through Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 316 Carlton Ave., Cloquet.
Craft and Vendor Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cloquet Armory and Pine Tree Plaza, Cloquet.
Community Chess Club, 3:30-5 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Esko High School presents "Alice in Wonderland," 7 p.m., Esko High School theater, 2 E. Highway 61. Esko High School students perform "Alice in Wonderland." Buy tickets at
by contacting Joyce Bergstedt at
or 218-879-4673, ext. 230; or at the ticket booth one hour before each performance.
Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign, Walmart and Super One Foods, Cloquet. Volunteers can sign up for shifts at
or by calling 218-879-5447.
Holiday Bazaar, 8 a.m.-noon, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 3756 Fair St., Barnum.
Craft and Vendor Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Cloquet Armory and Pine Tree Plaza, Cloquet.
Ice Fishing 101, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Cloquet Public Library. Outdoor Advantage hosts a free hands-on program to teach participants the basics of ice fishing, including ice fishing safety; how to dress for ice fishing; essential equipment; popular ice fishing species; where to find them; and more. All ages; no registration required.
Esko High School presents "Alice in Wonderland," 2 p.m., Esko High School theater, 2 E. Highway 61, Esko. Esko High School students perform "Alice in Wonderland" for this year's fall musical. Tickets may be purchased at
by contacting Joyce Bergstedt at
or 218-879-4673, ext. 230; or by purchasing them at the ticket booth one hour before each performance.
Teen Reads, 4 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
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.
Esko Museum, 12 W. Highway 61, Esko. Open 2-5 p.m. Sundays from July through August. Admission free; donations accepted.
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 information, 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
Riverview Toastmasters, Tuesdays, 7-8 a.m., Cloquet. For more information, visit
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
