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A pancake breakfast and silent auction will be held on Saturday, November 15, from 9 am to noon at the free church fellowship hall. Proceeds will go to the free church youth group.
Writer and actor Benjamin Boucvalt brings his solo piece, “No Matter What You Tell Me,” to the Grand Marais Playhouse on Saturday, November 15, at 7 pm. Benjamin’s “No Matter What You Tell Me” has previously toured to Las Vegas and Oregon and comes to Grand Marais in November as it appears at multiple venues across Minnesota.
More information is available at grandmaraisplayhouse.com.
Cook County Higher Education is hosting Grateful Connections: A Speed Friending Event on Sunday, November 16, from 1-2 pm at CCHE.
More information and registration is available at myCCHE.org.
Cook County Higher Education is hosting Abundance: A Winter Gift Swap on Sunday, November 16, from 3-4 pm. Inspired by the upcoming book discussion of The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World. Bring one or many items that reflect something you have in abundance, homemade treats (sweet or savory), crafted items, or anything you’d love to share.
More information and registration is available at myCCHE.org/events.
The Grand Marais Playhouse is hosting Drop-in Improv evenings on Sundays from 7:30 to 9 pm at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts through December 21. No prior experience or commitment required.
Bone Builders is a group exercise weight training program that was created for adults who are interested in preventing and reducing osteoporosis. Bone Builders meets at the Lutsen Town Hall on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 to 11 am.
The Tofte, Lutsen Schroeder Fall Blood Drive will be held on Monday, November 17. The bloodmobile will be behind Zoar Church in Tofte. Donation is by appointment. You can schedule an appointment by contacting the fall drive coordinator, Jane Johnson, at dipperssc99@gmail.com or via phone at 218-663-7254. Appointments can also be scheduled online.
Monday Night Al-Anon will meet Mondays, at 7 pm at the First Congregational Church in Grand Marais.