A friend’s eye is a good mirror. This is an Irish quote I really like. I had a few friends over last Friday night. One was a new friend as she bought my alpacas recently. One I worked with and she helped me edit my book. One was my sweetest neighbor. Three I have breakfast with at least once a […]
Every fruit wants to become wine
“Unmistakable citrus notes and a hint of rose accentuate this mouth-watering wine.” That’s the description of the Stark Wines Riesling on the shelf of the Grand Marais Municipal Liquor Store. Stark Wines Blueberry Wine sounds good for both body and soul: “Full of antioxidants, this medium-bodied wine has a beautiful hue and warm finish.” How could one choose between these […]
High action, lots of laughs at Theater Sports
Michael McHugh rapidly pulled white ragged pieces of paper from his hat and posed the situations and scenarios written by the audience to the 12 seniors participating in the 7th annual College in the Schools Theater Sports program One scene, Adam meets Eve. Out walked Dylan Quaife and Michaela Buchheit. The two stand shoulder to shoulder for about 10 seconds […]
Musicians Showcase set for April 14
Celebrate spring on the North Shore with NSMA’s annual community celebration of the outstanding musical talent in Cook County. This year’s Local Musicians Showcase features a wide variety of musical styles, from jazz to folk, classical to bluegrass. Performers include Briand Morrison, the Flute Reed River Band, Erika Haglund and Bill Beckstrand, SkyBlue, Myron Bursheim, and Svoh. The showcase begins […]
Free tax filing assistance with AARP volunteers
If you are getting nervous because the April 15 tax filing deadline is getting closer, there is help available. Local AARP TaxAides are once again helping members of the community with their federal and state income taxes, and property tax refunds–free of charge. IRS trained volunteers are available to e-file your taxes Tuesdays at the Grand Marais Community Center; Wednesdays […]
Hunt for eggs March 31 at the Community Center
The 3rd Annual Easter Egg Fundraiser for Kids Plus will be held Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Community Center. Once again, there will be photos with the Easter Bunny, indoor ice skating, an Easter egg hunt, refreshments and much more, including an Easter Cake Contest. Community bakers are invited to bring a decorated cake for […]
Nursing Assistant & Home Health Training Course offered
Cook County Higher Education in collaboration with Lake Superior College and the North Shore Care Center will be offering the Nursing Assistant & Home Health Aide training course beginning Thursday, March 27. The eight-week course, taught by instructor Mark Abrahamson, will meet from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and on three Saturdays from 8 a.m. to […]
IRRRB schedules North Shore listening sessions
Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB) Commissioner Tony Sertich is holding a series of 10 listening sessions for the public across the agency’s service area this spring. Two of the sessions are on the North Shore. “As we plan our future investments, we want to gather input on how we can better assist business, community, and workforce development in […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Cook County AA Meetings Mondays: Open Meeting, 7:00 PM, Grand Marais Senior Center (1st Monday of the month is desserts and coffee at 6:30 PM and speaker at 7:00 PM.) Tuesdays: Big Book Study Group, Open Meeting, 6:00 PM, First Congregational Church in Grand Marais. Wednesdays: At Trinity Lutheran in Hovland at 6:00 p.m. Step meeting. Thursdays: Women’s Meeting, Noon, […]