Holiday Market comes to Lutsen Nov. 29-30
The 8th annual Holiday Market at Last Chance Gallery takes place on Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30. This year’s theme is “Home for the Holidays.” Friday’s market opens at 10 a.m. and runs until 7 p.m. with a reception from 4-7 p.m. The reception will offer treats and caroling with the annual tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. […]
Everyone invited to Community Thanksgiving dinner
The First Congregational Church in Grand Marais is once again hosting a Community Thanksgiving Dinner. A small gathering of friends in 1974 has grown to a wonderful community tradition with 145 people served last year. One of the original organizers, Mary Igoe, representing “the dinner crew” recalled the humble beginnings and said, “The spirit of the day remains the same […]
Birch Grove book fair plans under way
Mark your calendar for the Annual Holiday Book Fair at Birch Grove School, Dec. 10 -18. The fair hours are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. There will also be extended shopping hours at the Birch Grove Community School’s winter program on Dec. 17 at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. There will be lots of Christmas gifts available such […]
Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count coming up Dec. 14
Both feeder watchers and walking/driving birders are needed for the 2013 Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). The count will be held Saturday, Dec. 14 for the Grand Marais CBC, which is a 7.5-mile radius circle from a point three miles south of the middle of Devil Track Lake. The count circle covers Highway 61 to Lindskog Road and north, some […]
Blandin Community leadership program seeks new participants
As part of its commitment to strengthening rural communities, Blandin Foundation is once again making its Blandin Community Leadership Program (BCLP) available to Cook County residents. This is the fourth time BCLP training has been available for the Cook County area. BCLP alumni throughout the state use the strategies and skills learned in BCLP training to advance community cooperation, address […]
Volunteer drivers needed for Senior Rides program
The Care Partners Senior Rides program is looking for volunteer drivers. Senior Rides arranges rides to Duluth and around the county for those 60 and over unable to use Arrowhead Transit. “Senior Rides is a wonderful, efficient service and I have been happy with my driver,” says one client. Another client stated, “they helped me carry my groceries in and […]
Building Workshop: save the date
Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP) and University of Minnesota Extension will sponsor a building workshop on Jan. 24, 2014. The workshop is designed for building professionals, contractors, plumbers, carpenters, building designers and interested homeowners. Continuing education credits through the Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) are pending while the course is being designed and submitted for approval. Watch for […]
Community Calendar
Northwoods Fiber GuildSaturday, December 7, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the GrandMarais Art Colony, 120 West 3rd Avenue. Highquality handmade fiber articles, clothes, and gifts.Refreshments, spinning and weaving demonstrations.Hands-on table: learn a fun fiber handcraft. Benefit for Donny BrazellAmerican Legion, November 23, 2013, 4 – 8 p.m.Spaghetti dinner with Bobby Don’s secret recipe, doorprizes, silent auction and raffle items. […]
Deer season contests under way
Deer rifle season is in full swing and there have been 471 entries in the Buck’s Hardware Big Buck Contest. There may be different results at the end of the contest on Saturday, November 23, but at press time the following hunters were in the lead. Joe Deschampe of Grand Portage was winning the contest in the weight category with […]