Events

Grand Opening Event - Zagaandagaa-Anishinaabeg

The public is invited to the grand opening celebration of the exhibit Zagaandagaa-Anishinaabeg, People of the Thick Coniferous Forest on Saturday, August 22 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center. The event will feature guest speakers, music by Briand Morrison, and refreshments.

Sammi Shimota – Keep Calm and Mooz On: The Obsticles Moose Must Overcome to Survive in Minnesota (And How We Can Help!)

Chik-Wauk Nature Center hosts wildlife biologist Sammi Shimota for a presentation on the obstacles moose must overcome to survive in Minnesota on Sunday, August 23, at 2 pm.

More information at gunflinthistory.org.

Nature Presentation Interactions at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center

Weekly nature presentations are held on the front porch of Chik-Wauk Museum (in case of inclement weather, the presentations will be held indoors at the Nature Center) on Mondays at 1 pm. All are welcome.

More information at gunflinthistory.org.

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.

Happy Hikers

The Happy Hikers organize a weekly hike on Tuesdays at 9 am.  The August 25 hike will be the Middle Falls, Grand Portage State Park. The group will meet at the Cook County YMCA Parking Lot near the tennis courts to carpool, or meet at the trailhead. More information is available on the Happy Hikers – Cook Co. MN Community Facebook page.

Lunch & Learn: “Advance Planning”

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.

Sawmill Tours

Sawmill Tours at Hedstrom Lumber are held during the summer on Thursdays at 10 am and 1 pm. Tours are led by Steve Robertson, a recently retired interpreter for the US Forest Service. Tours require a reservation. Reservations can be made at hedstromlumber.com.