Events
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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.
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.
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.
Apple tree giveaway
Apple tree giveaway at 406 2nd Ave E on Saturday, May 2. Pickup begins at 9 AM for prerordered saplings and after 10:30 AM is open to all.
Ed Bolstad Memorial Service
The memorial service and celebration of life for Edward Bolstad will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 2, at 11 am.
Steam Machine Concert & Community Dance in Hovland
North Shore Music Association presents bluegrass group Steam Machine and community dance at Hovland Town Hall on Saturday, May 2 at 7 PM. Tickets and more information are available at northshoremusicassociation.com.
Youth Mountain bike team info meeting
The Cook County Mountain Bike Team 2026 info and registration meeting will take place on Monday, May 4, at 5 pm at North Point. This is for people who will be in grades 6-12 in the fall. No experience necessary; no bike required. Registration will be open into August.
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 is offering a new opportunity for caregivers to gather for casual conversation and mutual encouragement. This monthly meeting is open to anyone who is caring for an older friend or family member, and offers a chance to visit with others who share the caregiving journey. Led by Care Partners volunteers Kathy Reeves and Kay Costello, the group will meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 1 pm at The Hub. More information is available at carepartnersofcookcounty.org or 218-387-3788.
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.