Community Calendar: Learn about Jay Cooke, Northern Pacific Railroad on May 18
May 16—Cromwell-Wright High School graduation, 7 p.m., gym.
"First Night," 7 p.m., Encore Performing Arts Center, 2035 Highway 33 S., Cloquet. County Seat Theater Co. presents a "bright, warm comedy about dreams, life, and love." Tickets: $21.85 adults, $19.80 seniors 65 and over and students 18 and under; go to
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Jay Cooke and the Northern Pacific Railroad with Ken Buehler, 10 a.m., Cloquet Public Library. Cloquet is just a stone's throw from Carlton, where the Northern Pacific Railroad started its westward trek, and Jay Cooke State Park. Jay Cooke, who was involved in both, is a complex story of rags to riches to rags. Ken Buehler transferred from a career in broadcasting to one of history when he began running the Lake Superior Railroad Museum at the St. Louis County Depot in Duluth.
"First Night," 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Encore Performing Arts Center, 2035 Highway 33 S., Cloquet. County Seat Theater Co. presents a "bright, warm comedy about dreams, life, and love." Tickets: $21.85 adults, $19.80 seniors 65 and over and students 18 and under; go to
bit.ly/49NAO6U
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Brad Williams, 7 p.m., Black Bear Casino Resort, Carlton. This comedian has appeared on "The Tonight Show," "Dave Attell's Comedy Underground" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live." Tickets: $20-$45, available at
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"Godspell, Come Sing About Love," 7 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1000 Washington Ave., Cloquet. Desserts and beverages served during intermission. Tickets: $15, available at
Wright city clean-up, 9 a.m. Bring rakes, shovels and cleaning supplies like rags, buckets, brooms and gloves. For more info, call Mark Dahlman at 218-390-1280.
Spring phenology hike, 1 p.m., 874-800 Leimer Road, Jay Cooke State Park, Carlton. Bring a camera, binoculars, field guides, apps, snacks, water, hiking footwear and skills to catalog species present in May. Everyone welcome; no state park sticker needed. Hosted by Minnesota Master Naturalist Program's Head of the Lake Chapter.
"First Night," 2 p.m., Encore Performing Arts Center, 2035 Highway 33 S., Cloquet. County Seat Theater Co. presents a "bright, warm comedy about dreams, life, and love." Tickets: $21.85 adults, $19.80 seniors 65 and over and students 18 and under; go to
bit.ly/49NAO6U
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"Godspell, Come Sing About Love," 7 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1000 Washington Ave., Cloquet. Desserts and beverages served during intermission. Tickets: $15, available at
Authors in Conversation with Sarah Stonich, Kristi Belcamino and Jess Lourey, noon-1 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. Learn from award-winning authors where they get their ideas, about their paths to publication and more. There will be a Q&A. Free.
Caregiving: Let's Journey Together, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, Cloquet. Family caregivers and professionals are invited to learn about the latest research findings on dementia care; preparing for emergencies; home health care cooperatives; hear caregivers' stories; and more. Keynote speaker: Dasha Kiper, counselor, caregiver and author of "Stories of Dementia, the Caregiver, and the Human Brain." Hosted by Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging. Register at
bit.ly/3PSYX4F.
Cloquet American Legion Auxiliary Post 262 Poppy Day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., the following Cloquet locations: L&M Fleet Supply, Super One, Walmart and Cloquet Armory. Each year, disabled veterans assemble and distribute memorial poppies on National Poppy Day, creating a tangible tribute to honor our nation's fallen heroes and benefit living vets and their families.
Wrenshall High School graduation, 4 p.m. Wrenshall High School gym.
Cloquet High School graduation, 6 p.m., Cloquet Middle School.
Barnum High School graduation, 7 p.m., Barnum High School gym.
Carlton High School graduation, 7 p.m.
Depot Fest, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Moose Lake Area Historical Society, 900 Folz Blvd. Craft, bake and plant sale and see the new exhibits.
Memorial Day service in Wright, 11 a.m., City Park. The Floodwood VFW and Auxiliary will honor veterans in the park, followed by lunch at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Don Hutar and Marvin Aho will be recognized during the service.
Motherhood Walk & Talk with Carlton County Public Health, 11 a.m.-noon Wednesdays from May 1-Aug. 28, Munger Trail, Jay Cooke State Park, 90 Third Street, Carlton. Mom & Me craft time; plant vegetable seeds; meet other local moms and enjoy a short walk. Bring your own picnic. No RSVP needed. For questions, call Michelle at 218-391-0663.
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-6, 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
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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.
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
