Community Calendar: Blue Jean Ball to benefit Cloquet education
Jan. 24—"No Body to Murder," 7 p.m., Encore Performing Arts Center, 2035 Highway 33 S., Cloquet. Bad news in the form of severe thunderstorms and an escaped convict threatens the guests at the Come On Inn of Nova Scotia. By the end of the day, a gung-ho aerobics instructor is mysteriously murdered during a power outage. Did the cook's lemonade poison her, or did someone else have a hand in the death? Presented by County Seat Theater Co. Tickets: $14 adults, $10 students, $40 family. For tickets, call 218-878-0071 or visit
Junior Rangers: Frosty Adventures, 1-2 p.m., Jay Cooke State Park, Carlton. This kids program will explore the magical world of snow, from the science of snowflakes to the playful antics of winter animals Make and take a snowflake craft. Free. Meet at the River Inn Visitor Center. Programs are canceled if temps reach 15 degrees below zero or road conditions are unsafe.
"No Body to Murder," 7 p.m., Encore Performing Arts Center, 2035 Highway 33 S., Cloquet. Bad news in the form of severe thunderstorms and an escaped convict threatens the guests at the Come On Inn of Nova Scotia. By the end of the day, a gung-ho aerobics instructor is mysteriously murdered during a power outage. Did the cook's lemonade poison her, or did someone else have a hand in the death? Presented by County Seat Theater Co. Tickets: $14 adults, $10 students, $40 family. For tickets, call 218-878-0071 or visit
"No Body to Murder," 2 p.m., Encore Performing Arts Center, 2035 Highway 33 S., Cloquet. Bad news in the form of severe thunderstorms and an escaped convict threatens the guests at the Come On Inn of Nova Scotia. By the end of the day, a gung-ho aerobics instructor is mysteriously murdered during a power outage. Did the cook's lemonade poison her, or did someone else have a hand in the death? Presented by County Seat Theater Co. Tickets: $14 adults, $10 students, $40 family. For tickets, call 218-878-0071 or visit
Friends of the Library Book Sale, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Friends Room, Cloquet Public Library. Bring bags and put payment in the donation box; no change will be made.
Between the Lines Book Club, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. The January book is "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver.
Got Cabin Fever? 4-5:30 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. Bring friends and family for a free pasta dinner, walk to the library after school, and learn ideas to beat the winter blahs. For more info, email
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Cabin Fever Bingo, 3:45-5:30 p.m., Cloquet Middle School cafeteria. Food and prizes. Bring the family. Free. Eighth-grade family high school registration meeting follows at 6 p.m. in high school auditorium.
Wild West Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., Cromwell Park Pavilion. Beverages, appetizers, games and prizes. Sponsored by the Cromwell Area Community Club; $25 cash drawing for any new members.
Lil' Park PEEPS Chasing Snowflakes program, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jay Cooke State Park, Carlton. Preschool environmental education program for ages 2-5. Explore snow through engaging stories, songs, activities and outdoor exploration. Bring appropriate clothing. Free. Register by Jan. 31 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.
Highway 33 public meeting, 5 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will focus on two Highway 33 intersections in Cloquet: Carlton Avenue and Cloquet Avenue/Highway 45. MnDOT has a project planned in 2028 along the Highway 33 corridor from Big Lake Road/Doddridge Avenue to the St. Louis River bridge. MnDOT is proposing alternatives at the intersections and would like public feedback. There will be a brief presentation and time to look at intersection layouts and ask questions. There will be a public survey posted online to gather feedback on the alternatives. Residents may also visit
mndot.gov/d1/projects/hwy-33-cloquet
for more information and a link to the survey.
"No Body to Murder," 7 p.m., Encore Performing Arts Center, 2035 Highway 33 S., Cloquet. Bad news in the form of severe thunderstorms and an escaped convict threatens the guests at the Come On Inn of Nova Scotia. By the end of the day, a gung-ho aerobics instructor is mysteriously murdered during a power outage. Did the cook's lemonade poison her, or did someone else have a hand in the death? Presented by County Seat Theater Co. Tickets: $14 adults, $10 students, $40 family. For tickets, call 218-878-0071 or visit
"No Body to Murder," 7 p.m., Encore Performing Arts Center, 2035 Highway 33 S., Cloquet. Bad news in the form of severe thunderstorms and an escaped convict threatens the guests at the Come On Inn of Nova Scotia. By the end of the day, a gung-ho aerobics instructor is mysteriously murdered during a power outage. Did the cook's lemonade poison her, or did someone else have a hand in the death? Presented by County Seat Theater Co. Tickets: $14 adults, $10 students, $40 family. For tickets, call 218-878-0071 or visit
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 to 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.
"No Body to Murder," 2 p.m., Encore Performing Arts Center, 2035 Highway 33 S., Cloquet. Bad news in the form of severe thunderstorms and an escaped convict threatens the guests at the Come On Inn of Nova Scotia. By the end of the day, a gung-ho aerobics instructor is mysteriously murdered during a power outage. Did the cook's lemonade poison her, or did someone else have a hand in the death? Presented by County Seat Theater Co. Tickets: $14 adults, $10 students, $40 family. For tickets, call 218-878-0071 or visit
Cloquet Educational Foundation Lumberjack Blue Jean Ball, doors open 5 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., Black Bear Casino Resort, Carlton. Auctions, games and social hour. Tickets $50; go to
cloquetedfoundation.org/blue-jean-ball
or call 218-879-3806.
"No Body to Murder," 2 p.m., Encore Performing Arts Center, 2035 Highway 33 S., Cloquet. Bad news in the form of severe thunderstorms and an escaped convict threatens the guests at the Come On Inn of Nova Scotia. By the end of the day, a gung-ho aerobics instructor is mysteriously murdered during a power outage. Did the cook's lemonade poison her, or did someone else have a hand in the death? Presented by County Seat Theater Co. Tickets: $14 adults, $10 students, $40 family. For tickets, call 218-878-0071 or visit
Treecycling, Dec. 21-Jan. 31, Sappi gatehouse entrance, East End Avenue B, Cloquet; Moose Lake Compost and Recycling Site, 2-6 pm. Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21-Jan. 31; WLSSD Materials Recovery Center, 4587 Ridgeview Road, Duluth, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, Dec. 21-Jan. 31; and WLSSD Yard Waste Compost Site, 2626 Courtland St., Duluth, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily, Dec. 21-Jan. 31. All ornaments, lights, tree stands and tree bags must be removed. For questions, contact Karola Dalen, 218-384-9178 or
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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
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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
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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
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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
