Events
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Summer Solstice Workshops
Summer solstice puppet-making workshops are being held at the Cook County Community Center on Thursdays and Fridays from 3 to 8 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 1 pm and 3 to 8 pm. No experience is necessary, and you don’t need to perform in the show to help create it.
Tofte Township meeting
The Tofte Township Board of Supervisors meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Tofte Town Hall at 7 pm. More information at toftemn.com.
COMET - Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory
Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory (COMET) community training will take place on Friday, June 12, from 1 to 3 pm at Cook County Higher Education. The interactive training teaches participants how to reach out in a meaningful, respectful and supportive way to friends, neighbors, and colleagues in a time of need.
More information and registration at z.umn.edu/COMET-COOK.
Creature Connections: The Reptile Experience with Sarah’s Serpentarium
The Grand Marais Public Library presents Creature Connections: The Reptile Experience with Sarah’s Serpentarium on Friday, June 12, at 1 pm. Open to all. The program is a part of the library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program.
Summer Solstice Workshops
Summer solstice puppet-making workshops are being held at the Cook County Community Center on Thursdays and Fridays from 3 to 8 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 1 pm and 3 to 8 pm. No experience is necessary, and you don’t need to perform in the show to help create it.
Film Screening: The Dance is Not Over
The Grand Marais Public Library hosts a screening of The Dance is Not Over, a feature-length documentary by Minnesota filmmaker Mark Wojahn, presented by Minnesota dancer, choreographer, activist, and performance artist Patrick Scully on Friday, June 12, at 5:30 pm. The film explores Scully’s nearly 50-year career in dance, queer performance, activism, and community arts, including his founding of Patrick’s Cabaret and his decades-long commitment to bringing queer art and dialogue to both urban and rural communities. Following the screening, attendees will have an opportunity to engage in thoughtful discussion with Patrick Scully.
International Brick Collectors: Great Northern Get Together
The International Brick Collectors present the 2026 Great Northern Get-Together June 11, 12, 13 at the Grand Marais Rec Park. More information is available on the flyer.
PRIDE 2026: Resist - Unite - Persist - PRIDE IS PROTEST
Cook County Pride 2026 will take place Saturday, June 13, downtown Grand Marais. Starting with Yoga in Harbor Park at 9 am. Community Dancing, Singing & Music Making at Harbor Park from 3 to 4:30 pm, with the Pride Rally and March to follow.
More information and a full schedule of events at cookcountypride.org.
Cook County Recycling Collection
Cook County Recycling is collecting items for recycling including TVs, monitors, laptops, lamps, batteries, and small appliances on Saturday, June 13 from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Cook County Recycling Center.
Waste Electronics Collection
A Waste Electronics Collection event will be held on Saturday, June 13, from 9 am to 1 pm at the Cook County Recycling Center. More information is available at retrofitcompanies.com.