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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.
BINGO
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 413 is hosting BINGO at Up Yonder on Friday, April 24, 6-8 pm. All are welcome.
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.
Presentations on Life in Palestine before 1948
Cook County for Palestine is hosting a two-part presentation on life in Palestine before 1948 by Cook County resident Dr. Muain Haseeb at Cook County Higher Education. Part one is on Friday, April 24, from 6 to 8 pm. Part 2 on Friday, May 1, from 6 to 8 pm. More information at cookcountyforpalestine.org.