Events

2-day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) WMAI

Cook County Higher Education is providing a 2-day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) WMAI on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 13 & 14, from 8 am-6 pm. Wilderness Participants will learn to recognize medical emergencies, develop essential life-saving skills, and gain hands-on experience with patient assessment and basic field care for common wilderness injuries.

More information and registration is available at myCCHE.org/events.

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.

Bone Builders

Bone Builders is a group exercise weight training program that was created for adults who are interested in preventing and reducing osteoporosis. Bone Builders meets at the Lutsen Town Hall on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 to 11 am.

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 Bird Healing Arts Center in Grand Marais.

Memory Café

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.

Trailside Bike Repair Clinic

Cook County Higher Education is offering a Trailside Bike Repair Clinic on Thursday, May 15, from 6 to 7:30 pm at CCHE. Casey Wytaske will cover essential bike maintenance skills, including flat tire repairs, chain fixes, diagnosing shifting issues, and what to carry for emergency repairs on your mountain, gravel, or road bike. More information and registration is available at myCCHE.org/events.

Tree Planting and Care for Beginners

UMN Extension and Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District are hosting Tree Planting and Care for Beginners on Friday, May 16 from 1 to 3 pm at the Devil Track Lake Campground. Participants are asked to bring a pair of work gloves if they have them to use during the hands-on practice portion of this workshop. Registration is required. More information and registration can be found at z.umn.edu/treeplanting2025.

Colvill Fire Station Open House

Join the Colvill Fire Department for a fun filled day of food and company!

Meet the firefighters, take a tour, learn about the engines and equipment, and more. Serving hamburgers, hot dogs, beverages. All ages welcome.