Events

Lunch & Learn - Mining Memory Lane: Exploring Your Stories

Care Partners and Cook County Higher Education present Lunch & Learn “Mining Memory Lane: Exploring Your Stories” on Wednesday, April 22, from noon to 1 pm at CCHE or Zoom. Writer and storyteller Rose Arrowsmith will use prompts, guided visualization, and paired sharing techniques to help tap into and start crafting memories.

More information and registration at myCCHE.org/events.

We Are All Storytellers

The Grand Marais Public Library will host We Are All Storytellers, an engaging and interactive presentation led by Minnesota author Margi Preus. The program will take place on Wednesday, April 22, at 3:30 pm.  Designed for children in PreK through 8th grade – and writers of all ages. Open to all.

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.

Death Doulas Series - Meeting the Spiritual and Emotional Challenges of Aging

Cook County Higher Education is hosting “Meeting the Spiritual and Emotional Challenges of Aging” on Thursday, April 23, from 11:30 am to 1 pm at CCHE. In this final session of the End of Life Series, the Rev. Anne Swallow Gillis will explore some of the inner work around aging and dying. More information and registration at myCCHE.org/events.

Grand Marais Farmers Market Open House

A Grand Marais Farmers Market Open House will be held on Thursday, April 23, from 3 to 6 pm at the Cook County Community Center.  This is an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about how to become a vendor. The first market of the season is scheduled for June 18 at the community center.

Superior National Forest open house

The Superior National Forest invites the public to a Gunflint Ranger District open house on Thursday,  April 23, from 3 to 4:30 pm at the Schaap Community Center. Forest Supervisor Tom Hall, district rangers, and project staff will share information about mission-critical work, including upcoming road and trail construction, prescribed fire, active management, recreation projects, and more.

Drop In Practice - Modern Dance Classes for All Abilities

Drop-in Modern Dance Classes will take place on Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Colvill Town Hall. The classes are designed for adults of all abilities in a welcoming, non-judgmental space. More information is available by email, DropInPractice@gmail.com.

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.

Community Garbage Pick Up to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day

Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District and the City of Grand Marais invite everyone to join in on a Garbage Pick Up to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day on Friday, April 24, from 2 to 4 pm. Meet at Harbor/Bear Tree Park or the Cook County Courthouse for bags or buckets.

Collected trash from the Community Garbage Pick Up will be accepted at Harbor Park until 4 pm. More information available from Cook SWCD at 218-387-3648.