Events

Storytime at the Grand Marais Library

Storytime at the Grand Marais Public Library takes place on select Thursdays throughout the fall at 10:30 AM. The program is specifically geared toward preschool-aged children.

More information at grandmaraislibrary.org.

Connecting for a Cause North Shore

“Connecting for a Cause North Shore” will be held on Thursday, October 22 from 11 am to 5 pm at The Clair Nelson Center in Finland. The event is a way to meet representatives from local non-profit organizations on the North Shore and learn about how to support their mission and programming through board service, volunteerism, donations and/or fundraising. 

Grand Marais Farmers Market

The Grand Marais Farmers Market is held on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 pm at the Cook County Community Center Parking Lot through October 29.

Drop In Modern Dance Classes

Drop-in Modern Dance Classes take place on Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Colvill Town Hall, with a rotating cast of teachers: Steph Vos, Rachel Clark, Margaret Johnson, and Lenna Stever-Sobanja. No dance experience needed.

Cook County Curling Club Open House

Cook County Curling Club hosts an open house on Sunday, October 25 from 1 to 5 pm. More information at cookcountycurlingclub.com.

County Budget Listening Sessions

In September, the County Board set the preliminary levy at 11.98%. County Commissioners want to hear from constituents before setting the final levy and budget in December.

Cook County Commissioners will be hosting Community Listening Sessions for residents to share perspectives, ask questions, engage in dialogue, and learn how the budget supports local services and initiatives. The final listening session will be held on Monday, October 26 at 5:30 pm at the Cook County Community Center.

Community Mindfulness Night

Community Mindfulness Nights are held on the last Monday of every month from 6 to 7:30 pm at Two Bird Healing Arts Center. October 26 will feature Community Acupuncture with Charles Bishop.

Full Moon Poetry

Drury Lane Books hosts a Full Moon Poetry event from 6 to 8 pm. This is an open community bonfire where all are encouraged to share a favorite piece of prose or literature. Meet just behind the shop on the beach side. More information is available at drurylanebooks.com.

Grand Marais Al-Anon Meetings

Monday Night Al-Anon will meet Mondays, at 7 pm at the First Congregational Church in Grand Marais.

Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners

The Cook County Board of Commissioners meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Room.