Community
Upcoming Events
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is available on Tuesdays at the Cook County Community Center from 9 am to 3 pm. This program offers tax help to seniors and people of low to moderate income. No appointment is needed. First come, first served.
Questions about the VITA program may be directed to Steve Deschane at 218-387-1767.
Lutsen Yoga
Lutsen Yoga takes place on Tuesdays from 6 to 6:45 at the Town Hall. All ages and abilities are welcome. 10 mats are available for use on a first come first served basis.
There is no class on the third Tuesday of the month due to the township meetings.
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.
Mobile Food Pantry Program
Second Harvest Northland’s Mobile Food Pantry Program will be in Cook County on the fourth Wednesday of each month, at the Grand Portage Community Center from 11:30 am to noon and at the Cook County Community Center from 1:30 to 2 pm.
Lunch & Learn: A Cook County Conversation on Aging
Lunch & Learn: A Cook County Conversation on Aging will be held on Wednesday, March 26 from noon to 1 pm at Cook County Higher Education. This will be a casual round-table conversation for those attending to share insights and questions about aging in Cook County. All ages are welcome. More information and registration is available at myCCHE.org.
Cook County Food Access Council Meeting
The Cook County Food Access Council invites residents, local and regional leaders, and food system partners to join us for a meeting on Tuesday, March 26 at the Cook County Community Center. This gathering is open to anyone passionate about strengthening food access in our region, including individuals, nonprofits, food banks, farmers, processors, retailers, churches, schools, healthcare providers, public transportation representatives, and those directly affected by food insecurity.
Meeting Highlights:
- Identifying Emerging Issues: Exploring current challenges and opportunities in food access across Cook County
- Finalizing Our Mission & Vision: Collaboratively shaping the Council’s guiding principles
- Structuring Future Meetings: Establishing a framework for effective and inclusive participation
- Reviewing the Local Asset Map: Identifying existing resources and potential areas for collaboration
- Preliminary Strategic Planning: Outlining priorities and action steps to drive meaningful change
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.
NA (Narcotics Anonymous) Meeting
Narcotics Anonymous meetings are Wednesday evenings at 7 pm at The Hub in Grand Marais. All who have an interest are welcome to come.
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.
Story Time at the Library
The Grand Marais Public Library hosts Story Time on Thursday at 11 am. Featuring stories, songs, and a simple craft. Activities are geared towards ages 0-5, but all are welcome.
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.
Modern Dance Drop In Classes
Modern Dance Drop-in Classes will be held from 5:30 to 7 pm on Thursdays in March and April at the Community Center Log Cabin. Ages 12 to adult and all experience levels and abilities are welcome. A rotating cast of teachers – Margaret E Johnson, Rachel Clark, Lenna Stever Sobanja, and Steph Vos will lead the classes. More information is available by email – humanpracticesomatics@gmail.com.
Carving Your Clan
The Grand Marais Public Library is hosting Carving Your Clan, an art and culture program with Minnesota artist and Ojibwe education Jeffrey Tibbetts. This workshop will be held on Friday, March 28 from 10 am to 1 pm. This program is meant for those ages 10 and up. Adult supervision will be required for younger attendees as sharp objects will be used to carve.
Interested attendees should visit the library, call the library at 218-387-1140, or email Ryan at ryan.leng@alslib.info to sign up. Space and supplies are limited to fifteen attendees.
Films on Fridays
The Films on Fridays series continues at the Cook County Community Center on Friday, March 28 at 6 pm. The film will be Dishonored Lady, a 1947 black-and-white psychological crime noir. One additional Films on Fridays will take place on April 18.
More information is available by email – dwalter@boreal.org.
Saturday Fiber Circle
Dappled Fern Fibers hosts a Saturday Fiber Circle from 10 to 11:30 am. Knitting, crocheting, spinning darning, embroidery, cross stitching, and all other fiber arts are welcome.
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.
Auditions for The Spitfire Grill
The Grand Marais Playhouse will hold auditions for The Spitfire Grill on Monday, March 31 at 7 PM at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. The cast is four women and three men. An orchestra is also needed including a keyboard, guitar/mandolin, violin, cello, accordion, bass (upright acoustic), and synth.
More information is available at grandmaraisplayhouse.com.
Ecstatic Dance
Ecstatic Dance Grand Marais is hosting an event on Monday, March 31 at the Cook County Community Center. All ages welcome to the free-form movement event. More information available on their website ecstaticdance.org or on their Facebook page.
Grand Marais Al-Anon Meetings
Monday Night Al-Anon will meet Mondays, at 7 pm at the First Congregational Church in Grand Marais.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is available on Tuesdays at the Cook County Community Center from 9 am to 3 pm. This program offers tax help to seniors and people of low to moderate income. No appointment is needed. First come, first served.
Questions about the VITA program may be directed to Steve Deschane at 218-387-1767.