Community Calendar

 

Community Calendar

EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF MINNESOTA

Early Childhood Screening is required by the state of Minnesota for all children before entering kindergarten and is recommended during the year children are three.  The Duluth Public Schools offer free screenings throughout the school year.  Call 218.336.8816 for an appointment or more information.

 

FEBRUARY 10 (FRIDAY)

THE BUTCH THOMPSON TRIO AT THE COLLEGE OF ST. SCHOLASTICA

 

The Butch Thompson Trio will perform as part of the Mitchell Performing Arts Series at The College of St. Scholastica. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 10, in the Mitchell Auditorium on campus. This concert will explore a wide range of Americana including classic ragtime by Scott Joplin, New Orleans jazz by Jelly Roll Morton, early Chicago blues and boogie-woogie, stride piano by Fats Waller and more, laced with Thompson’s own commentary. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students and $10 for children 12 and younger. Tickets can be purchased by calling 218.723.7000 or online through the Spotlight Box Office at spotlight.css.edu.

FEBRUARY 11 (SATURDAY)

CLOQUET AREA ROTARY CLUB “HOOK AND SLICE ON ICE GOLF CLASSIC”

A unique golf experience awaits you with the Cloquet Area Rotary Club’s “Hook and Slice On Ice Golf Classic”, Saturday, February 11, on Chub Lake in Carlton.  There will be 2 – 9 hole golf courses plowed in the snow.  You can bring anything you want to use as a club.  Proceeds will to the Cloquet Rotary to help them continue their work with local charities.  To purchase tickets, visit:  www.hookandslice.org.

 

FEBRUARY 11 (SATURDAY)

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE BOOTH

Local Girl Scout’s will be out selling cookies to fund their troop to Camp Roundelay.  The girls will have a booth at the West Duluth K-Mart on Saturday, February 11 from 10a-1p.  All 8 yummy kinds will be available, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Thanks A Lots, Lemonades, Shortbread, Carmel Delights, Thin Mints and this is the last year for Shout Outs.

 

FEBRUARY 14 (TUESDAY)

“PINK THE RINK” WITH DENFELD CHEERLEADERS, DANCELINE & BOOSTER CLUBS

 

The Denfeld Cheerleaders, Danceline, and both teams’ Booster Clubs have partnered up this year for an even more amazing, 3rd annual  “Pink the Rink” fundraiser hockey game on Tuesday, February 14, 8pm, at the Heritage Center. All proceeds (from donations, Tshirt sales, merchandise sales, and Chuck-A-Puck) will be donated to the American Cancer Society. The Hunter Hockey team has been outfitted with pink hockey tape and pink laces to really “Pink the Rink”. The Hunters will be facing the Grand Rapids Thunderhawks and they too have been invited to participate and to add to the power of pink! We are asking all players, fans, parents, coaches, and spectators to come fully decked out in PINK to really get our message across-awareness (and it is Valentine’s Day)!

 

FEBRUARY 18 (SATURDAY)

INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES AT THE DULUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY

 

The Duluth Public Library’s series of award-winning, independent international films continues on Saturday, February 18, with a screening of NURSE, FIGHTER, BOY at 2pm in the Main Library’s Green Room. NURSE, FIGHTER, BOY is a Canadian film. During the last week of summer, a late-night brawl forever entwines the lives of a past-his-prime boxer, a single-mother who’s a nurse, and her son, a boy who delves into music, conjuring dreams for his mother. The iFilm series is free and open to the public; films are not recommended for children under age 17 without parental permission. For more information about the iFilm series, call 730-4200/option 6 or 730-4236.

 

FEBRUARY 20 (MONDAY)

DULUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY CLOSED FOR PRESIDENT’S DAY

 

The Duluth Public Library – Main Library, Mt. Royal Branch and West Duluth Branch – will be closed on Monday, February 20 for Presidents Day. For complete information about library hours, visit the library website (www.duluth.lib.mn.us) or call 730-4200/option 1.

 

FEBRUARY 20-24 (MONDAY-FRIDAY)

HARTLEY CENTER’S WINTER CAMPS ARE HEATING UP

 

With six more weeks of winter in our future, Hartley Nature Center has taken on the task of making it fun! There are still openings in the Winter Break Camps for youth ages five through thirteen. These camps take place the week of February 20-24, with both morning and afternoon sessions. You can sign up for a half or whole day, come early and even eat lunch with us if you want.  Registration for Hartley’s extremely popular summer camps isn’t far off either. Mail and walk-in registrations will be accepted on April 4 and phone registrations after that.  The best way to get all the information you need for all camps is to go to our website at www.hartleynature.org and look up day camps, or get info by calling 724-6735.

 

FEBRUARY 24 (FRIDAY)

SWEETHEART SWING DANCE WITH ESKO’S JAZZ BAND

The Esko Music Boosters are hosting “Sweetheart Swing Dance to the Big Band” at the Clyde Iron Building, 2920 West Michigan Street, Duluth on Friday, February 24 from 7-10p, there will also be a Silent Auction.  Tickets will be sold at the door, $10 per person and $30 for families.  Food and Non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased at the restaurant.  This event is a fundraiser for the Esko Music Boosters. (Non-Alcoholic beverages only, School event).

 

MARCH 3 (SATURDAY)

COLLEGE OF ST. SCHOLASTIC PRESENTS MUSIC OF ST. SCHOLASTICA’S CENTURY

Percussionist Jeremy Craycraft, pianist Kate Lanzer and violinist Nicole Craycraft present a performance of remarkable, but often overlooked, music that was written since The College of St. Scholastica was founded in 1912. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students age 18 and younger (or with current college ID). All performances start at 7:30 p.m. in the Mitchell Auditorium on campus.

 

MARCH 6 (TUESDAY)

HOT STOVE NIGHT PRESENTATION WITH THE LAKE SUPERIOR RAILROAD MUSEUM

 

The Lake Superior Railroad Museum will be hosting a Hot Stove Night presentation at the Railroad Museum in the Ruth Maney Room on the 1st Floor of the Depot on Thursday, March 6.  The night starts with free snacks and refreshments at 6:30, the program starts at 7p, with time for questions at the conclusion.  Hot Stove Nights are FREE and open to the public, no reservations are necessary.

 

MARCH 7 (WEDNESDAY)

GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON

Did you know that heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined? Do your part and come to the Northland Go Red For Women Luncheon on Wednesday, March 7, at Greysolon Ballroom. Money raised will help the American Heart Association fund lifesaving research and empower and inspire women to take care of their hearts. Visit goredforwomen.org for more information.

 

MARCH 10 (SATURDAY)

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE BOOTH

Local Girl Scout’s will be out selling cookies to fund their troop to Camp Roundelay.  The girls will have a booth at the Hermantown Wal-Mart on Saturday, March 10 from 10a-1p.  All 8 yummy kinds will be available, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Thanks A Lots, Lemonades, Shortbread, Carmel Delights, Thin Mints and this is the last year for Shout Outs.

 

APRIL 22 (SUNDAY)

COLLEGE OF ST. SCHOLASTIC

Musical Sojourns in El Nuevo Mundo: Song and Dance in Early Mexico, Guatemala, Bolivia and Peru with special guests Piffaro and The Renaissance Band.  Tickets are $25.   All performances start at 7:30 p.m. in the Mitchell Auditorium on campus.

 

Updated:  February 8, 2012