Events

Reframe Aging Monthly Roundtable

Care Partners of Cook County hosts a reframe aging monthly roundtable on the third Monday of each month from 12:15 to 1:45 pm at The Hub. A specially-selected book of the month serves as a springboard for the discussion. More information is available at carepartnersofcookcounty.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.

Tofte, Lutsen, Schroeder Summer Blood Drive

The Tofte, Lutsen, Schroeder Summer Blood Drive will be held on Monday, July 20, from 2 to 6 pm at Zoar Church in Tofte. Appointments are required. They can be made on the Memorial Blood Centers website or by calling Terri at 651-398-7838.

Grief Group

Care Partners of Cook County is hosting a grief group on the 3rd Monday of each month at the Care Partners office from 5 to 6:30 pm. Care Partners Executive Director Julie Wilson will facilitate the gatherings.  No registration is required.  More information at carepartnersofcookcounty.org.

Grand Marais Al-Anon Meetings

Monday Night Al-Anon will meet Mondays, at 7 pm at the First Congregational Church in Grand Marais.

Lutsen Township meeting

The Lutsen Township board meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Lutsen Town Hall at 7 pm. More information at lutsentownship.com.

Saving Lives for Payton Blood Drive, sponsored by Mike’s Circle K

The Saving Lives for Payton Blood Drive will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, July 22 and 23. The Memorial Blood Centers bus will be parked at Mike’s Circle K in Grand Marais.

Appointments for Wednesday from 11 am to 6 pm can be made online here.  Appointments for Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm can be made online here.

Appointments to donate blood can also be made by calling Courtney at 218 370-1225.

Pull, Plant, Protect the Gunflint Trail

The Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway Committee and the Cook County Invasives Team are hosting Pull, Plant, Protect the Gunflint Trail on Wednesday, July 22.  Volunteers meet at the Seagull Lake Community Center for an info session and treats at 1 pm.

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.