COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church.
May 2024
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Nancie Deming Participates in Convening of County Leaders Around Workforce, Early Childhood – May 9, 2024, Phoenix, AZ
Nancie Deming, Cook County Licensing Case Manager and Community Childcare Coordinator joined counties across the nation in Maricopa County, AZ for an invite-only joint convening of the National Association of Counties (NACo) Counties for Career Success cohort and Prenatal-to-Three County Leaders Academy. The event brought together a diverse group of county leaders to collaborate on solutions for career readiness and economic mobility for families with young children, grounded in the robust role of counties in removing barriers for families and connecting residents to good jobs.
A dock for non-motorized watercraft was installed at the Parkside public water access in the Rec. Park
Last week, an accessible dock—principally for sea kayaks—was installed at the Grand Marais Rec Park Parkside public water access. Park Manager Dave Tersteeg explained, 'The term “accessible” refers to a gangway and dock designed to serve the adaptive paddling community and promote universal, barrier-free access.
Building Connections: The Cook County Chamber of Commerce
Members participated in a Chamber Connect and Chamber Exchange bringing collaboration and connection to Cook County. A Chamber Exchange was held to allow Chamber Members to engage in open communication with our community leaders about matters that are occurring in the community.
NOTICE TO HAULERS
Seasonal load restrictions have ended on the following roads, effective today. Legal weight trucks can use these roads, unless otherwise posted.
Want to branch out? Establish some roots in the community? Join the Grand Marais Tree Board
The Grand Marais City Council is seeking to re-start the The Grand Marais Tree Board, a three-member board whose primary responsibility will be to act as the steering committee for the development of Grand Marais’ Urban Forestry Management Plan.
Pride celebration coming to Lake County
A pride celebration, the first ever in Lake County, will be held on Saturday, July 13 (during Heritage Days) after the parade (1:30 p.m.) at Thomas Owens (BandShell) Park. Our event is designed for everyone! Enjoy family- friendly music, food, and speakers at the United church next door and in the library.
Drury Lane Book Club is open for new members
Are you passionate about books? Do you yearn for discussions about the books you read but struggle to find someone who shares your interests? Then, it's time to sign up for the Drury Lane Book Club. “Our book club is free and open to the public,” said Gwen Danfelt, manager of Drury Lane Books.
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGO MAY 14, 2004 v The Cook County commissioners elected to pass on a vote for or against the proposed county subdivision ordinance when it came before them for its second public hearing May 11. Instead, a committee of commissioners, attorneys, Realtors and zoning officials must first go over the document and revise it before it can come back to the county board for a vote.