Community Calendar: Wrenshall Brickyard Days and more
Sep. 7—Wrenshall Brickyard Days, 3 p.m., Jim Erickson Field, Carlton. Brickyard Days kicks off with a tailgate at 3 p.m., followed by the Carlton/Wrenshall Raptors football game at 4 p.m. The tailgate will include hot dogs, chili and soup for purchase with all proceeds benefiting the Raptor Scoreboard Fund.
Community Chess Club, 3:30-5 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Cromwell Harvest Fest, Cromwell Park. Events kick off with a steak fry and chicken wing contest.
Blackhoof Firefighters Relief Association Annual Pancake Breakfast and Raffle, 7 a.m., Blackhoof Fire Department, 3148 Carlton County Road 5, Barnum. The raffle drawing will be held after breakfast.
Wrenshall Brickyard Days, 7 a.m., Wrenshall. A pancake breakfast runs from 7-11 a.m. at Wrenshall School. There will also be a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, with the time TBD. A 5K run will start at 9 a.m., and the parade will get underway at noon. After the parade, there will be an open house at the Wrenshall Fire Hall featuring ice cream, a raffle and the chance for children to spray a fire hose. There will also be fun at Deer Park including Bigo, kids' carnival games, crazy hair and facepainting, a pie and bake sale, food and craft vendors, a dunk tank and a ball pit. A free showing of The Super Mario Bros. Movie will begin at dusk. Attendees can also enter the cornhole tournament and take in live music at Bricks.
Cromwell Harvest Fest, Cromwell Park. Festivities continue with kids' activities in the park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., including sand art, pumpkin painting, relay races, a duck race, bobbing for apples, pumpkin tic tac toe, the giant kerplunk, the soccer kick and the outdoor twister. The farmers market and vendor show gets underway at 11 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m. The Cromwell Class of 1953 will host their 70th class reunion and the Cromwell Class of 1963 will host their 60th class reunion; both events will take place at the Cromwell Park Pavilion at noon. A bags tournament begins at 1 p.m.
House Fire Fundraiser for the Stansfield Family, noon, Cloquet VFW, 210 Arch St., Cloquet. The Cloquet VFW will host a Sloppy Joe dinner fundraiser to the benefit Nate and Bobbie Stansfield, who lost their home in a fire on June 23. The Stansfields have four children. The event runs from noon to 6 p.m. and includes 50/50 drawings, a silent auction and food. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for kids. Those who can't attend can contribute to the
GoFundMe by visiting gofundme.com and searching for "Stansfield house fire."
Cromwell Harvest Fest, Cromwell Park. The final day of the event includes a farmers market and vendor show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and more.
Audlt Craftanoon Drop-in Craft, 2-3 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Teen Reads, 4 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
RideSafe Community Presentation, 5-8 p.m., Carlton County Fairgrounds, Barnum. Professional powersports athletes, certified safety instructors and law enforcement will share the importance of wearing proper safety gear, riding the correct size of equipment and getting safety certified. The presentation is free and will include the following speakers: Kristen Almer, RideSafe executive director; Hubert Rowland, UTV pro; Rob McConnel, ATV safety; Tony Elwell, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; Shaun Kalos, dirt bike professional; and Eric Senarighi of the Carlton County Riders.
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.
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.
Free Health Care Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention Class, virtual. The Senior LinkAge Line will offer two classes from 10-11:30 a.m. and again from 2-3:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how to detect and report potential errors, fraud, and abuse; review potential fraud and scams targeting older adults; learn how to read their Medicare paperwork; learn how to protect their Medicare beneficiary number; and how to protect/detect/report Medicare scams and fraud. This presentation includes information from the Senior Medicare Patrol, a federal education and prevention program. The Senior LinkAge Line is authorized to offer 1.5 Continuing Education Units to participants. Be sure to ask about this, if you need the CEUs. This class is offered online using the Microsoft Teams meeting platform. You must pre-register by going to:
www.arrowheadaging.org/classes-workshops-trainings
or by calling the Senior LinkAge Line at 800-333-2433. The Senior LinkAge Line is committed to accessibility. If you have an accommodation request that will allow you to participate in the class more fully, please contact Lynelle at
by Sept. 8.
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.
Carlton County Trailblazers, 11 a.m., Cloquet VFW, 210 Arch St., Cloquet. The Carlton County Trailblazers welcome men and women 55 and up to first luncheon meeting of the season. Social hour will start at 11 a.m., followed by a meal at noon. The menu will be roast beef dinner at a cost of $15. Reservations are requested; call 218-210-7793. The guest speaker will be Mercedes Moffett speaking on free information and services available from our local University of Minnesota Extension Service. Members of the public are welcome.
Brown Bag Lunch with a Master Gardener, noon to 1 p.m., Cloquet Public Library, Learn about bulb planting and how to prepare for next spring during the lunchtime session. Participants are asked to bring their own lunches.
Teen Tech, 4 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Barks & 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 cloquetlibrary.org.
Cloquet Public Library Adult Book Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. The September selection is "The Girl in Building C" by Mary Krugerud. All are welcome!
Colleen Fetters Memorial Story Book Walk, Barnum High School Nature Center Trail. Community members are invited to enjoy the nature center trail while reading a story. Grab your mud boots, wagon or snowshoes and get the whole family outdoors to enjoy the story books. From Sept. 15-24, the featured book will be "How to Catch a Unicorn" by Adam Wallace And Andy Elkerton.
Kismet in Carlton Balloon Festival, 2 p.m., Black Bear Casino Resort. The second annual festival will include 10 hot air balloons, food trucks, bounce houses, a chain saw artists, helicopter rides and live music.
Community Chess Club, 3:30-5 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Kismet in Carlton Balloon Festival, Black Bear Casino Resort. The second annual festival continues with 10 hot air balloons, food trucks, bounce houses, a chain saw artists, helicopter rides and live music.
West End Flourish September Celebration, 11 a.m., Cloquet. The family friendly event celebrating Cloquet's historic West End will feature food trucks, artists, crafters, vendors, musicians, businesses, nonprofit organizations, a car show, and kids games and activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gun Bingo, 11:30 a.m., Four Seasons Sports Complex, Carlton. The auction will begin at 11:30 a.m. Ticket sales start at 12:15 p.m., with bingo to begin at 1 p.m. Only cash will be accepted. No registration is required and participation is on a first come, first served basis. People must be age 21 or older to participate. There will be 10 bingo games for $100, five raffle drawings for five guns with tickets at $10 each. Hot dogs and brats will be for sale, and there will also be a cash bar. Proceeds will benefit the Forgotten Heroes Ranges and Retreat in McGregor.
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.
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.
Author's visit, 1:30 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. Author Mary Anne Arendt will visit the library to discuss her book "Ratting On the Fish," a novel about a Finnish family experiencing hard times in Finland who immigrate to northern Minnesota in 1895 in search of better opportunities.
Tinker Kids Drop-in After-School Program, 4-5 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Teen Tech, 4 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Preserving your Harvest, 1-3 p.m., Thomson Town Hall, 25 E. Harney Road, Esko. As summer winds down, gardens are far from idle. Food preservation is a major component in being able to enjoy the spoils of the garden for months to come. Join Extension educators Mercedes Moffett and Troy Salzer, as well as Master Gardener Kathy Rahkola to discuss the basics of food preservation. Learn the importance of what should be preserved in what way, why it's important and watch live demonstrations of a hot water bath and a pressure canner. The cost is $5 at the door. Call 218-384-8684 or email
to register, as the class size is limited.
CareerForce Corner, noon to 4 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Family Game Night, 5-7 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
Beginning American Sign Language Series, 6-7:15 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. Join Iris Keller for a free six-part series of Beginning American Sign Language. The program is for conversational sign language: an introduction to the language and its complexities. Sessions will be held Sept. 21, Sept. 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 12, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26. People of all ages are welcome to attend. While the classes are free, space is limited and registration is required. Register at the library or call 218-879-1531.
Colleen Fetters Memorial Story Book Walk, Barnum High School Nature Center Trail. Community members are invited to enjoy the nature center trail while reading a story. Grab your mud boots, wagon or snowshoes and get the whole family outdoors to enjoy the story books. From Sept. 15-24, the featured book will be "How to Catch a Unicorn" by Adam Wallace And Andy Elkerton.
Community Chess Club, 3:30-5 p.m., Cloquet Public Library.
BIG Library Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 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 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.
