Cook County News Herald

Halloween fun planned





The “creep crew” has been practicing for the Haunted House on Third Street in Grand Marais. Stop by the haunted house on October 29 – 31 and for a donation to the Cook County Food Shelf, you can take part in the frightful tour.

The “creep crew” has been practicing for the Haunted House on Third Street in Grand Marais. Stop by the haunted house on October 29 – 31 and for a donation to the Cook County Food Shelf, you can take part in the frightful tour.

Boo! Several traditional Cook County events are once again on the calendar.

The Cook County Community Center will host a party including treats, crafts and games, cakewalk and a food drive contest on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 3:45 to 7 p.m. The costume contest for all ages is at 5:30 p.m.

To donate a cake, cookies, or sweet treats, contact Diane at (218) 387-3015.

The event is sponsored by Community Education, the Cook County Community Center/Extension and Cook County Kids Plus.

On the West End, the annual Birch Grove PTO Halloween Carnival will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Birch Grove Community Center in Tofte. It will feature bingo, kids games, a cakewalk, haunted house, raffles and tons of fun.

Organizer Diane Blanchette said, “Wear a costume (or not) and bring the whole family!”

And rounding out the Halloween activities is the second annual Haunted House at 121 West Third Street in Grand Marais from 5 – 8 p.m. on October 29 – 31. Community members are invited to tour the new and expanded haunted house.

There is no charge for the haunted house, but visitors are asked to bring a non-perishable food item if possible.


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