Handiwork of North Shore in Superior Artisans
Author Cameron Norman opens Superior Artisans - In
Praise of Hands
with an explanation that the book is “a tribute to those who respond to their environment with creativity and joy.” The book fulfills its purpose beautifully, from its cover photo of Artists Point to the fun group shot of the contributing photographers at the end. Full Story
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Photo courtesy of Salvation Army Mary Sanders (left) coordinator of the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign, gratefully accepts “the largest ever” check from Cathi Williams, president of th Full Story
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Inspired by the WTIP community radio series Living on the
Edge,
which highlighted the difficulties of earning a living on the North Shore, individual members of the Chateau LeVeaux Home Owner Association decided to make donations to the Cook County Health and Human Service Emergency Fund. Presenting the check was Nancy Grabko, a member of the homeowner association. Full Story
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The North Shore Federal Credit Union Giving Tree was a huge success, with community members demonstrating tremendous generosity toward others less fortunate. “We had 88 tags with gift requests for children, and the community came together and donated gifts for all tags plus more!” said Kari Merritt of the Credit Union. Full Story
Celebrating the Winter Solstice
The crowd donned its winter’s best attire and gathered to watch the Good Harbor Hill Players shadow puppet show at North House Folk School on the Solstice, Monday, December 21. The play (inset) offered glimpses of the seasons on the North Shore, with humorous vignettes of the challenges of winter.
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Christmas carnival fun! Upper left: Jacob Carlson was a holiday helper, selling tickets and handing out prizes at the carnival at the American Legion on Sunday, December 20. Full Story
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The Animal Advocates of Cook County held its third annual Silent Auction and Pet Adoption Day on Saturday, December 19 at the Cook County Community Center. The event was well attended and two of the four lovely cats on hand were adopted. Left:
Jinsey Smith of Animal Advocates cuddles one of the cats waiting for a new home. Full Story
Calling all artists!
The Grand Marais Art Colony and Spirit of the Wilderness Episcopal church are collaborating on an exhibit of the Stations of the Cross to open at the Art Colony March 21 through April 4, 2010. Full Story
Attention students: Bake and paint after school
Some fun events are on the agenda through a pair of after-school programs cooked up by Community Education. Full Story
First Baptist Church announces Two Harbors father-daughter ball
The First Baptist Church in Two Harbors invites North Shore community members to the Two Harbors Father- Daughter Ball, explaining that it will be a memorable evening for fathers and daughters to spend time together.
The ball is scheduled for Saturday February 20, 2010 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Lakeview Castle Restaurant. Full Story
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