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Dark Sky Caravan
The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium is hitting the road again for the annual Dark Sky Caravan.
- Thursday, August 13 from 8 to 11 pm at North House Folk School
- Friday, August 14 from 7 to 11 pm at the Schaap Community Center
- Saturday, August 15 from 6:30 to 10:30 pm at Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center
More information at bit.ly/darkskycaravan.
The Pickup Truck Opera Vol. 6
Mixed Precipitation presents The Pickup Truck Opera Vol. 6 on Friday, August 14, at 6:30 pm at Hovland Town Hall and Saturday, August 15, at 3 pm at Sweetheart’s Bluff.
More information at mixedprecipitation.org.
Community Picnic and Parade with Makwa the Black Bear
The Grand Marais Public Library invites residents and visitors of all ages to a community picnic and parade on Friday, August 14. The event marks the grand finale of the library’s Summer Reading Program.
The celebration begins at 10:30 am with a hands-on art activity led by puppet artist Christopher Lutter-Gardella of Big Animal Productions. At noon, everyone is invited to enjoy a free community picnic lunch and lawn games on the library grounds.
At 12:45 p.m., gather in front of the library for a festive parade to Harbor Park led by Makwa, a giant wooden black bear puppet handcrafted by Big Animal Productions.
Opening Reception: "Painting Pictures with Words, Telling Stories with Paint"
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery hosts the opening reception for “Painting Pictures with Words, Telling Stories with Paint,” featuring work from local artist Marcia Roepke on Friday, August 14, from 5 to 7 pm. An artist talk with Marcia will start at 6 pm. The show combines her oil paintings from the last year with stories from “Trail Time” (her radio segment heard on WTIP).
Harbor History Walking Tours with the Cook County Historical Society
The Cook County Historical Society leads Harbor History Walking Tours on Fridays from 7 to 8:30 pm (weather permitting). Interested participants can meet outside the History Museum and should be able to walk approximately a mile on uneven surfaces. More information at cookcountyhistory.org.
Rooftop yoga
All-levels yoga class on the rooftop at Voyageur Brewing Company each Saturday at 9:30 AM. Registration and more information is available online.
Cook County Market
The Cook County Market is held on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm at The Hub parking lot. The market features local arts, artists, and artisans. More information by searching Cook County Market on Facebook.
Emergency Preparedness Fair
An emergency preparedness fair will take place on Saturday, August 15, from 11 am to 2 pm at Birch Grove Community School.
11 – 11:30 am: How to protect yourself from cybercrimes with Mike Olson, CEO, 360 Security
11:30 – noon: Fire extinguishers: What to use for different types of fire with Brad Wilson, Northland Fire
12 – 12:30 pm: What to prepare for your animals during an emergency with Dr. Katie, Sawtooth Mountain
12:30 – 1 pm: Home fire safety with Owen Fifield, American Red Cross Assoc.
1 – 1:30 pm: Portable AED Demo with Rick Furlong, Arrowhead AEDs
1:30 – 2 pm: Firewise your property with Steve VanKekeriks, Cook County Firewise Coordinator
Meet and Greet with Deborah Marcero, "The Great Escape"
Drury Lane Books hosts a meet-and-greet with author and illustrator Deborah Mercero on Saturday, August 15, from 11 am to 1 pm. More at drurylanebooks.com.
Summer Children's Story Hour
The Muffin Man, Kevin Kager, reads his favorite picture books on the beachside by Drury Lane Books on Saturdays at 11 am.