Events

She Does Book Launch

The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery hosts a book launch party for She Does: Words of Wisdom from North Shore Mompreneurs on Wednesday, May 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

Cook County West End Alanon

The West End Alanon family Group meets each Wednesday at 7 pm at the Lutsen Town Hall.  Alanon is a group that supports friends and family members of alcoholics.  The group welcomes anyone who has been affected by a friend or family member who has a problem with alcohol.

Northern Lotus Meditation

Northern Lotus Meditation takes place on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 pm, with instruction in meditation and room manners at 6:45 pm, at Two Birds Healing Arts Center in Grand Marais.

Spring Blood Drive

Cook County is partnering with Memorial Blood Centers to host a community blood drive on Thursday and Friday, May 21 and 22, at the Cook County Courthouse. Donors will check in at the courthouse lobby, and the blood drive bus will be parked outside. Community members can sign up in advance on the Memorial Blood Center website (sponsor code 4604).  Those needing assistance or wishing to schedule by phone or email may contact Betsy Blaisdell at 218‑387‑3611 or betsy.blaisdell@cookcountymn.gov.

Memory Café

Care Partners of Cook County’s Memory Café meets on the third Thursday of each month, from 1-2:30 pm at The Hub. A Memory Café is a casual gathering where people with memory loss and the family or friends who care for them can come together in a safe, supportive, relaxed environment.

More information is available at carepartnersofcookcounty.org.

Cook County Schools Groundbreaking Ceremony

Summer Exhibition: PLAY Opening Reception

The Grand Marais Art Colony will host the opening reception for their summer exhibition, PLAY, on Friday, May 22, from 4:30 to 6 pm at Studio 21. More information at grandmaraisartcolony.org.

A Solo Exhibition by Logan Hudson: 2025 Plein Air Grand Marais Winner

The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Logan Hudson, winner of the 2025 Grand Marais Plein Air “Best Body of Work” award, and first place in the 90-minute Birney Quick Paint. An opening reception will take place on Friday, May 22, from 5 to 7 pm. The exhibition will run through June 14.

More information and the most up-to-date gallery hours at cookcountyhistory.org.

Opening Reception - A Solo Exhibition by Logan Hudson: 2025 Plein Air Grand Marais Winner

The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Logan Hudson, winner of the 2025 Grand Marais Plein Air “Best Body of Work” award, and first place in the 90-minute Birney Quick Paint. The opening reception will be held on Friday, May 22, from 5 to 7 pm. The exhibit will run through June 14.

Community Mindfulness Night

Community Mindfulness Nights are held on the last Monday of every month at Two Birds Healing Arts Center from 6 to 7:30 pm.  May 25 will feature a walk with plants of the boreal woods with Lily Wilson.  All are welcome.