Events
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Why Trees Matter: A virtual talk about forests, change, and growing trees back
Cook County Higher Education is hosting “Why Trees Matter: A virtual talk about forests, change, and growing trees back” on Thursday, April 23, from 6 to 6:30 pm over Zoom. Mike Nicklow, founder of Let’s Plant Trees, a nonprofit based in Lutsen, will lead the presentation. More information and registration at myCCHE.org/events.
BINGO
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 413 is hosting BINGO at Up Yonder on Friday, April 24, 6-8 pm. All are welcome.
Open meetings for AA, NA, Alanon
The Shepherds Reach Recovery Ministry is hosting open meetings for AA, NA, and ALANON on Friday nights at 6 PM at Cornerstone Community Church. When the weather permits, bonfires will follow the meetings. Open to all.
Presentations on Life in Palestine before 1948
Cook County for Palestine is hosting a two-part presentation on life in Palestine before 1948 by Cook County resident Dr. Muain Haseeb at Cook County Higher Education. Part one is on Friday, April 24, from 6 to 8 pm. Part 2 on Friday, May 1, from 6 to 8 pm. More information at cookcountyforpalestine.org.
North Shore Health Laboratory Open House
North Shore Health’s Laboratory will host an Open House on Saturday, April 25, from 10 am to 3 pm in the NSH multi-purpose room. The event offers a behind-the-scenes look at the science that supports patient care every day, and is open to the public.
Doubles Cribbage Tournament
The fifth annual Bob Pratt Skills, Trades, and Technology Scholarship Double Cribbage Tournament fundraiser will be held Saturday, April 25, at the Birch Terrace Supper Club. Check-in begins at 12:30 pm with the first match at 1 pm. More information and registration at mycche.org/events.
Garden Education Day
Cook County Master Gardeners will host Garden Education Day on Saturday, April 25, from 1 to 4:30 pm at Cook County Higher Education. The event is designed to inspire both novice and seasoned green thumbs with expert-led presentations, hands-on make-and-take activities, and personalized sessions. Registration is at z.umn.edu/garden-education-day. More information is available from the local extension office at 218-387-3015.
Grief Group
Care Partners of Cook County is hosting a grief group on the second and fourth Mondays from 6:30 to 8 pm at the Johnson Heritage Post. Gatherings are facilitated by Care Partners staff. No pre-registration is required. More information is available at carepartnersofcookcounty.org.
Ecstatic Dance Grand Marais
On Monday, April 27th at 7 PM, Ecstatic Dance Grand Marais is hosting their monthly free-form movement event at the Cook County Community Center. All ages welcome. More information is available on ecstaticdance.org and their Facebook page.
Grand Marais Al-Anon Meetings
Monday Night Al-Anon will meet Mondays, at 7 pm at the First Congregational Church in Grand Marais.