Events

Grand Marais Al-Anon Meetings

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

Connecting Caregivers

Care Partners of Cook County organizes “Connecting Caregivers” on the first Wednesday of each month at 1 pm at the Cook County Community Center. Led by Care Partners volunteer Kay Costello and Care Coordinator Barb Bernady Rose.

More information is available at carepartnersofcookcounty.org or 218-387-3788.

Grand Marais City Council Meeting

The Grand Marais City Council meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. More information at ci.grand-marais.mn.us.

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.

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.

Perimenopause & Menopause Monthly Meetup

Cook County Higher Education is hosting a Perimenopause & Menopause Monthly Meetup the first Thursday of the month from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.  This is a facilitated gathering for women in perimenopause and menopause to provide a welcoming, non-judgmental space to connect and talk openly about what you’re experiencing, what you’re struggling with, what’s going well, and the resources or strategies you’ve found helpful along the way.

More information at myCCHE.org/events.

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.

COMET - Changing Our Mental & Emotional Trajectory Training

COMET (Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory) Community Training will be held on Friday, November 6, from 2 to 4 pm at Cook County Higher Education. The interactive training teaches participants how to reach out in a meaningful, respectful, and supportive way to friends, coworkers, or acquaintances who seem to be struggling somewhere on the continuum between “wellness” and “mental health crisis”.

More information and registration at z.umn.edu/COMET-COOK.

First Fridays

North House Folk School hosts First Fridays, a monthly series of community gatherings on campus. Meet on the Commons and the Blue Building each month for activities, speakers, dancing, games, and more at 5:30 pm. More information is available at northhouse.org.