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Dark Sky Caravan & Star Parties
The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium is hitting the road again for its 8th annual Dark Sky Caravan from August 11 to 16.
To celebrate our dark skies, Planetarium staff will be traveling along the North Shore, stopping at different locations each night for a star party.
Friday, August 15, at the Schapp Community Center from 8 to 11 pm.
Saturday, August 16, at the Seagull Lake Community Center from 4 to 6 pm AND at Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center from 6:30 to 10:30 pm.
More information is available at scse.d.umn.edu.
Pickup Truck Opera: Volume Five: The Return of King Idomeneo
The North Shore Music Association and Opp-Hvidston Foundation present Mixed Precipitation’s Pickup Truck Opera Vol. 5: The Return of King Idomeno. These performances fuse classical opera with 1950s doo-wop and 60s girl-group flair—all performed from the bed of a blue Ford Ranger pickup truck.
Performances are on Friday, August 15, at 6:30 pm at the Hovland Town Hall and Saturday, August 16, at 3 pm at Sweetheart’s Bluff in Grand Marais.
More information is available at northshoremusicassociation.com.
Summer food program
Cook County Schools hosts a summer food program from June 9 to August 15. The program provides meals for all children 18 and younger. No registration or income requirements necessary.
Meals are Monday to Friday, breakfast from 8:30 to 9:15 am, and lunch from 11:15 am to noon. Meals must be eaten in the cafeteria.
Historic Chippewa City Church Tours
Historic Chippewa City Church Tours are held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from noon to 2 pm. More information is available at cookcountyhistory.org.
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 and artists. More information is available on the Cook County Market Facebook page.