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.

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.

Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Festival

The Winterers’ Gathering & Arctic Film Festival will take place at North House Folk School from November 20-22. Schedule and more information are available at northhouse.org.

Library Friends of Cook County Invite the Community to Celebrate Computer Upgrades at the Grand Marais Public Library

Library Friends of Cook County invites the community to help celebrate upgrades to nine computers at the Grand Marais Public Library, including seven terminals for computing and internet use, plus two catalog access stations.

The “ribbon-cutting” will take place on Friday, November 20, from 10 to 11:30 am at the library.

BINGO

The American Legion Unit 413 hosts BINGO Friday, November 20th at Up Yonder, 5-7 pm.  All are welcome.

Museum by Candlelight Volunteer Decorating Day

The Cook County Historical Society is looking for volunteers to help decorate the History Museum for the 1st annual Museum by Candlelight event (November 28 from 5 to 7 pm). Volunteers are needed anytime between 10 am and 4 pm on Saturday, November 21, to assist with putting up decorations and crafting DIY lanterns to prepare for the festivities.

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.

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.

Mobile Food Pantry Program

Second Harvest Northland’s Mobile Food Pantry Program will be in Cook County on the fourth Wednesday of each month, at the Grand Portage Community Center from 11:30 am to noon and at the Cook County Community Center from 1:30 to 2 pm.