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Beginner Knitting Class at the Library
The Grand Marais Public Library will host beginner knitting classes with Dorothy Boomall, owner of the local knit shop Dappled Fern Fibers. Each session focuses on a different basic knitting skill. All are welcome to attend all sessions or choose the ones you are most interested in. Yarn and needles will be provided.
The last class will take place on Thursday, February 27 from 10 to 11 am. The topic is reading a pattern.
Story Time at the Library
The Grand Marais Public Library hosts Story Time on Thursday at 11 am. Featuring stories, songs, and a simple craft. Activities are geared towards ages 0-5, but all are welcome.
Thursday Art Night
Joy and Company hosts Thursday Art Night every Thursday from 3:30 – 5 pm. New events are planned each week. More information is available on the Joy and Company Facebook page.
Grand Marais Death Cafe
The Death Cafe welcomes the community to a safe and confidential space to share, listen, or just be as we share losses and grief on Thursday, February 27 from 6 to 7 pm at The Hub. Hosted by End of Life Doulas Pat Campanaro, Suzanne Sherman, and Margy Nelson.
2025 Winter Plein Air Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception
Winter Plein Air opening reception will be held on Friday, February 28 from 5 to 7 pm at the Johnson Heritage Post. Winter Plein Air is an annual painting expedition to YMCA Camp Menogyn hosted by the Outdoor Painters of Minnesota. The Winter Plein Air Exhibit will run through March 23.
More information including up-to-gallery hours is available at cookcountyhistory.org.
Films on Fridays
Films on Fridays takes place at the Cook County Community Center on select Fridays in February and March at 6 pm. Films are from the public domain, mostly black and white – noir – murder/mystery/comedy/western. All are welcome.
Dates for Films on Fridays are February 28 and March 14.