Community Calendar: Workshop for new moms and more
Sep. 28—Community Chess Club, 3:30-5 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Kettle River Conference of Women of the ELCA Fall Gathering, Bethany Lutheran Church, Cromwell. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Myrna Kempi Wells Ulland will be the guest speaker. Lunch will be served for a $10 donation.
Celebration of a Poet, Carlton County Historical Society, 406 Cloquet Ave., Cloquet. Sons of Norway Heimsyn Lodge and the Carlton County Historical Society host a celebration of Norwegian-American poet Julius Berg Baumann (1869-1923) with poetry scholar Lawrence Moe. Afterward, attendees are invited to gather at the Baumann Monument, Hillcrest Cemetery.
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.
Blood Drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
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 first 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.
Bunches of Books, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. The Cloquet Public Library hosts Bunches of Books for children ages 9-12. Registration is required; call 218-879-1531 to register.
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.
Tech and Coffee, 9-11 a.m., Chickadee Coffeehouse and Deli, 3691 Alan Syverson Dr., Barnum. Want to learn how to use your cell phone? Nook? Kindle? iPad? Laptop? New to Social Media? Need your phone hooked up to your car? We can try to help! Barnum Community Education Staff and Nathan Rimolde from RTS will be on hand to help you with your questions! There is no cost to attend and attendees do not have to register in advance. Coffee or tea will be offered.
Pop-up Storytime, 10-11 a.m., Cloquet Forestry Center. The Cloquet Public Library hosts a pop-up storytime at the Cloquet Forestry Center.
Rummage Sale, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wright. The Women of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wright will host a rummage sale Oct. 6-7.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
