Community
Upcoming Events
Dark Sky Festival
The fourth Dark Sky Festival will be held Thursday – Saturday, December 8-10. A full schedule of events can be found at visitcookcounty.com.
Light up a life
Care Partner’s annual “Light up a Life” offers community members the opportunity to celebrate the life of a loved one during the holiday season. The Tree Lighting event will be inside the Johnson Heritage Post on Thursday, December 8 at 5:30 pm. More information is available from Care Partners at (218) 387- 3788.
Tofte Township meeting
The Tofte Township Board of Supervisors meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Tofte Town Hall at 7 pm. More information at toftemn.com.
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.
Grand Marais Playhouse presents Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. Perfomances are December 9-11. Friday and Saturday at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. More information at grandmaraisplayhouse.com
But Does it Pour? Opening Reception
The opening reception of But Does It Pour? a group exhibition presented by Cook County Potters will be held at the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery on Friday, December 9 from 5-7 pm. There will be live music and a ‘But Does It Pour?’ demonstration at 6 pm. Complimentary refreshments will be offered.
Local Artists' Market at Superior Creamery
- Ebenezer Stone
- Hannah Palma Ceramics
- Nan Onkka Prints
- North Woven Goods
- The Wilder Woodshop
- Up North Leather Craft
Grand Marais Al-Anon Meetings
Weekly Grand Marais Al-Anon meetings are every Monday at 7 pm and are currently taking place via conference call. More information is available by calling 218-370-9799.
Ruby's Pantry
Ruby’s Pantry holds food distributions on the second Tuesday of the month from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the ISD 166 school campus. It is a drive-through distribution on the north side of the school, near the athletic field. Vehicles should enter the campus at 1st Avenue East and 5th Street / County Road 7. More information is available by email – [email protected]
Open Curling Night
Cook County Curling Club hosts open curling night every Tuesday at 6:30 pm. Open to all skill levels. More information is available at cookcountycurlingclub.com.
Schroeder Township meeting
The regular Schroeder Township Board of Supervisors meeting is held on the second Tuesday of the month at the Schroeder Town Hall at 7 pm. More information at schroedertownship.com.
Cook County West End Alanon
Cook County West End Alanon is meeting every Wednesday, in person, at the Lutsen Townhall at 7:00 PM and also available on Zoom.
Anyone interested in joining this group should email [email protected] to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
WTIP One Small Step Listening Party
One Small Step Listening Event!
This year, WTIP has been facilitating conversations with community members as part of StoryCorps’ One Small Step initiative. And we’re very excited to share what we’ve learned so far.
Join us at noon on Thursday, December 15th for a very special on-air listening party. You’ll hear segments from some of the conversations that took place and get a chance to ask questions about the work that was done, and how our small community fits into the bigger picture.
Tune in at 90.7 FM Grand Marais | 89.1 FM Gunflint Trail | 90.1 FM Grand Portage or watch and join via zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85252225174
2022 Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count
The 2022 Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count is Saturday, December 17. Both feeder watchers and walking/driving birders are needed for the count. More information about volunteering is available from Jeremy Ridlbauer @ [email protected] or 218-370-0733.
Grand Marais Al-Anon Meetings
Weekly Grand Marais Al-Anon meetings are every Monday at 7 pm and are currently taking place via conference call. More information is available by calling 218-370-9799.
ServSafe Food Manager Certification & Renewal
Cook County Higher Education is hosting ServSafe Food Manager Certification and Renewal on December 20th from 8 am to 5:30 pm (Renewal portion ends at Noon). To register visit: myCCHE.org or call 218-387-3411, ext. 4.
Open Curling Night
Cook County Curling Club hosts open curling night every Tuesday at 6:30 pm. Open to all skill levels. More information is available at cookcountycurlingclub.com.
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.
Grand Marais American Legion Auxiliary meeting
The Grand Marais American Legion Auxiliary meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 5:30-6:30 PM at Birch Terrace Supper Club.
Cook County West End Alanon
Cook County West End Alanon is meeting every Wednesday, in person, at the Lutsen Townhall at 7:00 PM and also available on Zoom.
Anyone interested in joining this group should email [email protected] to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
Grand Marais Al-Anon Meetings
Weekly Grand Marais Al-Anon meetings are every Monday at 7 pm and are currently taking place via conference call. More information is available by calling 218-370-9799.