Events

Memory Café

Care Partners of Cook County’s Memory Café meets on the third Thursday of each month, from 1-2:30 pm at The Hub. A Memory Café is a casual gathering where people with memory loss and the family or friends who care for them can come together in a safe, supportive, relaxed environment.

More information is available at carepartnersofcookcounty.org.

Cook County Schools Groundbreaking Ceremony

Summer Exhibition: PLAY Opening Reception

The Grand Marais Art Colony will host the opening reception for their summer exhibition, PLAY, on Friday, May 22, from 4:30 to 6 pm at Studio 21. More information at grandmaraisartcolony.org.

A Solo Exhibition by Logan Hudson: 2025 Plein Air Grand Marais Winner

The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Logan Hudson, winner of the 2025 Grand Marais Plein Air “Best Body of Work” award, and first place in the 90-minute Birney Quick Paint. An opening reception will take place on Friday, May 22, from 5 to 7 pm. The exhibition will run through June 14.

More information and the most up-to-date gallery hours at cookcountyhistory.org.

Opening Reception - A Solo Exhibition by Logan Hudson: 2025 Plein Air Grand Marais Winner

The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Logan Hudson, winner of the 2025 Grand Marais Plein Air “Best Body of Work” award, and first place in the 90-minute Birney Quick Paint. The opening reception will be held on Friday, May 22, from 5 to 7 pm. The exhibit will run through June 14.

Community Mindfulness Night

Community Mindfulness Nights are held on the last Monday of every month at Two Birds Healing Arts Center from 6 to 7:30 pm.  May 25 will feature a walk with plants of the boreal woods with Lily Wilson.  All are welcome.

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.

Lunch & Learn: The Gift of Sight

Cook County Higher Education and Care Partners of Cook County are hosting Lunch & Learn: The Gift of Sight on Wednesday, May 27, from noon to 1 pm at CCHE and over Zoom. Patty Stockdale from the UMD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences will talk about the Lion’s Gift of Sight Program and provide a glimpse into current vision-related research. Cathy Everett from the Grand Marais Lions Club will also share her own special experience with the Gift of Sight Program.

More information and registration at 218-387-3411 ext. 4, or myCCHE.org/events.

Summer Solstice Pageant Kickoff Party

The Good Harbor Hill Players invite the community to help launch the magic of the 2026 Summer Solstice Pageant with a festive Kick-Off Party and Puppet Making Workshop on Wednesday, May 27, from 6 to 7 pm at the Cook County Community Center indoor arena.