Community

Writer in Residence: Brian Malloy @ the Library

The Grand Marais Public Library hosts a writing workshop on Novel Structures with award-winning novelist Brian Malloy on Wednesday, November 12 from 6 to 8 pm. The workshop will be geared toward adults and youth, ages fourteen and above. Attendees should bring paper and a pen or pencil. The workshop is part of a series of workshops led by Malloy at the Library.

More information can be found on the Grand Marais Library Facebook page.

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.

JHP Ornament Contest and Fundraiser Submission Period

The Cook County Historical Society is hosting the annual ornament contest and fundraiser. Community members are invited to create and donate a handcrafted ornament to be featured in the competition. Submissions will be accepted beginning November 13 through December 4. Winners will be announced, and ornaments will be available for sale starting December 6. More information is available at cookcountyhistory.org.

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.

Trivia Night

Trivia Night presented by WTIP takes place at Up Yonder on Thursday, November 13, from 6 to 8 pm.

Veterans eat free in November

During November, Veterans can eat free at The Hub.  The cost of meals is covered by the American Legion Auxiliary Post 413. Contact The Hub to reserve a lunch each day by 9:30 am at (218) 387-2660.

Grand Marais Film Society - November Screening

The Grand Marais Film Society presents their November screening on Friday, November 14th at 7 pm at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. More details, including the name of the film and tickets available at gmfilmsociety.simpletix.com.

Pancake breakfast and silent auction

A pancake breakfast and silent auction will be held on Saturday, November 15, from 9 am to noon at the free church fellowship hall. Proceeds will go to the free church youth group.

No Matter What You Tell Me

Writer and actor Benjamin Boucvalt brings his solo piece, “No Matter What You Tell Me,” to the Grand Marais Playhouse on Saturday, November 15, at 7 pm. Benjamin’s “No Matter What You Tell Me” has previously toured to Las Vegas and Oregon and comes to Grand Marais in November as it appears at multiple venues across Minnesota.

More information is available at grandmaraisplayhouse.com.

Grateful Connections: A Speed Friending Event

Cook County Higher Education is hosting Grateful Connections: A Speed Friending Event on Sunday, November 16, from 1-2 pm at CCHE.

More information and registration is available at myCCHE.org.

Abundance: A Winter Gift Swap

Cook County Higher Education is hosting Abundance: A Winter Gift Swap on Sunday, November 16, from 3-4 pm. Inspired by the upcoming book discussion of The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World. Bring one or many items that reflect something you have in abundance, homemade treats (sweet or savory), crafted items, or anything you’d love to share.

More information and registration is available at myCCHE.org/events.

Drop In Improv

The Grand Marais Playhouse is hosting Drop-in Improv evenings on Sundays from 7:30 to 9 pm at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts through December 21. No prior experience or commitment required.

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.

Tofte, Lutsen, Schroeder Fall Blood Drive

The Tofte, Lutsen Schroeder Fall Blood Drive will be held on Monday, November 17. The bloodmobile will be behind Zoar Church in Tofte. Donation is by appointment. You can schedule an appointment by contacting the fall drive coordinator, Jane Johnson, at dipperssc99@gmail.com or via phone at 218-663-7254. Appointments can also be scheduled online.

Grand Marais Al-Anon Meetings

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

"Give Life to the Max" Blood Drive and Blood Stem Cell Donor Registry Event

Boreal Community Media is hosting “Give Life to the Max” on Tuesday, November 18. The Memorial Blood Center bus will be at The Hub from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Appointments are required. Boreal is also coordinating a blood stem cell donor registration event at The Hub between 10 am and 2 pm. More information is available at boreal.org.

Naturalist Book Discussion: The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World

Cook County Higher Education is hosting a Naturalist Book Discussion of The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by author Robin Wall Kimmerer and Illustrator John Burgoyneon on Tuesday, November 18, from 6:30-7:30 over Zoom. More information and registration are available at myCCHE.org/events.

Empty Bowls Cook County

Empty Bowls will be held on Wednesday, November 19, at Up Yonder. Lunch from 11 am to 1 pm and dinner from 5 to 7 pm. More information available at emptybowlscookcounty.org.

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.