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9th Annual Easter Egg Event

Saturday, March 31 from 9:00 a.m. until noon at the Cook County Community Center. Come and have brunch with the Easter bunny, enjoy games and crafts, indoor ice skating, and at 10:30 a.m. will be the Easter Egg outdoor hunt! All families welcome to attend for a cost of $20. There will also be a raffle with $5 tickets and great prizes! All funds go to support the Snacks and Packs Backpack Program that provides our local youth with food on weekends, during school vacations and during the summer. Special thanks to all our supporters and volunteers. More information is available at 218-387-3015.

March For Our Lives

Saturday, March 24, 1:00 p.m. Harbor Park, Grand Marais. act.everytown.org/event/ march-our-lives-events_ attend/10130 or Text MARCH to 644-33.

Ruby’s Pantry

Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 5 – 6:30 p.m., $20 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. You will be amazed at al the food you get at the High School. No financial or other qualifications— this is surplus food for all!

Cook County Higher Education

Career training and college courses at the North Shore Campus, 300 W. 3rd St., Grand Marais. Mon. – Thurs., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 218-387-3411 or at www.northshorecampus.org.

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Foot Care Clinic

The Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and Cook County Department of Public Health & Human Services offer their Foot Care Clinic at the Grand Marais Senior Center on the third Tuesday of each month, from 9 to 11 a.m. First come, first served. The cost is $10. Bring your own soap, towel, and bucket to soak your feet.

Blood Pressure and Glucose Screening

The Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and Cook County Department of Public Health & Human Services will be offering Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar screenings on Tuesday, April 3 at Cook County Whole Food Co-op from 9:15 -10:15 a.m. and at the Cook County Senior Center from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Blood pressures are free and blood sugars cost $3. For more information please visit the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic’s website www.sawtoothmountainclinic.org.

Weekly Drop-In Support Groups

Wednesdays 10 a.m.: WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP. Suggested donation $2. Sherri Moe, MS, Psychotherapist. Sliding fee available. 121 1st Ave. West (Maruska Professional Building), Grand Marais.

Cook County AA & Al-Anon Meetings

gm-aa-alanon.com 641-715-3900 ext 563145. tfn

Tofte Town Meeting

Held the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Tofte Town Hall, 7240 Tofte Park Road. 3/12tfn

Lutsen Township Monthly Meetings

Held the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lutsen Town Hall located at 116 Caribou Trail. See lutsentownship.com for agenda and minutes.

Schroeder Town Meetings

Held the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Schroeder Town Hall, 124 Cramer Rd., Schroeder.



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