“Read a good book lately?” That’s often a topic of conversation among my friends. I love books, but it’s hard for me to sit very long. I probably listen to as many books as I read, although I’m not sure that counts as “reading.” It’s more like “experiencing” a book. I’m married to a booka holic, and I’m jealous. I... READ MORE >
The Women’s Initiative for Service and Education (WISE) is responding to the pandemic with an online auction of over 100 items, including services, gift certificates, and merchandise donated by its 55 members. The auction will run from November 6th through the 15th. Because WISE members were unable to hold their annual Buffet and Silent Auction this year, members were concerned... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Lioness Club is hosting a Community Social Hour on November 1 to encourage new members to join their ranks. The Lioness Club is a local service club dedicated to the support of youth and families through education grants, scholarships, and donations to local nonprofits. If you stop by the Voyageur Brewing Company between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.... READ MORE >
“A Collectors Art Sale” will be held on President’s Weekend by Art ’Round Town to raise funds for public art projects. Both new and previously enjoyed art will be available for purchase, and pieces will be available at two different locations: North Shore Winery: Opening on Thursday, Feb. 15, beginning at 6 p.m. This sale will continue for a month.... READ MORE >
Recently the Cook County Lions and Lioness Clubs granted $6,000 to local teachers for education projects and materials. The Lioness Education Grants Committee asked teachers to submit proposals for educational projects and received 22 requests, totalling over $14,000. Clearly, the need is great. It was a challenge to select the most deserving projects, as all the proposals were impressive. The... READ MORE >
It’s well known that lionesses are fierce protectors of their young, and that is also the mission of the Cook County Lioness Club, which raises funds mainly to serve the youth of our community. Many people don’t realize that the Lioness Club makes annual donations to local organizations, funds educational grants ($6,000 a year with matching funds from the Lions... READ MORE >
