Community
Upcoming Events
Mobile Crisis Response Open House
Cook County Public Health and Human Services, in collaboration with First Call for Help, is hosting an open house to share information on mobile crisis response in Cook County as the program transitions over to First Call for Help this Fall. The open house will be held on Wednesday, June 17, from 3:30 to 5 pm at the Cook County Community Center.
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.
Age Friendly Celebration and Updates - Gunflint Trail
The Cook County Age Friendly Initiative continues its series of information and celebration gatherings throughout Cook County on Thursday, June 18 at 10:30 am at the Schaap Community Center.
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.
Art Counter Projects
Joy & Co. hosts Art Counter Projects on Thursdays from 3 to 4:30 pm. The activities are a self-guided adventure at the Art Counter with help if required. June will feature Fans and Wheels.
Grand Marais Farmer's Market
The Grand Marais Farmer’s Market is held on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 pm at the Cook County Community Center Parking Lot.
Finland Farmers Market
The Finland Farmers Market is held on Thursdays from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Clair Nelson Center pavilions.
Opening Reception: "Natural Gestures," a Solo Exhibition Featuring Artist Emily Donovan
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery presents Natural Gestures, a solo exhibition by Emily Donovan. An opening reception will be held on Friday, June 19, from 5 to 7 pm, featuring an artist talk at 6 pm exploring Donovan’s natural dyeing process.
Lutsen Lutheran Rummage Sale
The annual Lutsen Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, June 20, from 9 am to 2 pm, at the Lutsen Lutheran Church. Sale proceeds benefit North Point Youth Center, Care Partners of Cook County, and Lutsen Lutheran Church.
Cook County Market
The Cook County Market is held on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm at The Hub parking lot. The market features local arts, artists, and artisans. More information by searching Cook County Market on Facebook.
Summer Children's Story Hour
The Muffin Man, Kevin Kager, reads his favorite picture on the beachside by Drury Lane Books on Saturdays at 11 am.
4th Annual Invasive Species Brewery Event
The Cook County Invasives Team hosts its 4th Annual Invasive Species Brewery Event on Saturday, June 20, from 2 to 4 pm at Voyageur Brewing. More information on the Cook County Invasives Team Facebook page.
Summer Solstice Pageant
The Good Harbor Hill Players present the Summer Solstice Pageant on Saturday, June 20, at 8 pm at North House Folk School in Grand Marais. Featuring giant puppets, stilt-walkers, live music, and storytelling under the open sky. The community-driven event is made possible by volunteers and local support.
Cary Griffith – Blowdowns, wolves, and bears!
Chik-Wauk Nature Center hosts a presentation with author Cary J. Griffith on Sunday, June 21, at 2 pm. Cary will talk about Gunflint Falling and his newest book, Girzzly Narrows, the 6th Sam Rivers mystery, and the latest non-fiction book, The Prism of the Wolf.
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.
Lunch & Learn: "When We're Dreading the Conversation"
Kelly Dupre – Community Printmaking Workshop – Summer 2026 Artist-in-Resident Event
Duluth-based printmaker and teacher Kelly Dupre will host a two-hour creative workshop on relief and monoprint making on Wednesday, June 24 from 3 to 5 pm at the A. Paul & Carol Schaap Community Center.
More information and registration at gunflinthistory.org.