AA Potluck and Discussion Group December 4, 6 PM to 7:30 PM at The HUB, 10 West Broadway Grand Marais. Dan F. will lead a discussion of the 12th Step of Alcoholics Anonymous. This is an open meeting where anyone can attend and all are welcome. Potluck begins at 6 PM with discussion at 6:45 PM. Zoom MEETING ID 525-539-5629 code614562
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.
Various mediums and styles of self-portraits were on display last Thursday, November 9, at the Great Expectations K-6 free charter school. Below are a handful of amazing pictures the kids drew, all with a different life story behind the drawing, some whimsical, some sad, some affirming, all a breath of honesty and artistry, gifts only kids can give.
Oktoberfest Fun Oom Paa Paa! The best time was had on October 13th with plenty of toe tapping during Oktoberfest with lots of polkas and other lively tunes played by our wonderful interactive Tom Novotny on his accordion. We had pretzels and nice cold beer.
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.
Our local Girl Scout troops are delighted once again to host Santa’s Workshop at the Colvill Town Hall on Saturday, December 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Weekly Weather Date High Low Precipitation From Josiah Avery, East County Road 14 November 7 33.8 24.6 Snow 2.0' November 8 39.0 32.2 Snow 1.8' November 9 39.2 30.4 R/S Trace November 10 37.2 27.9 Snow 0.4' November 11 38.8 29.5 R/S Trace November 12 45.5 36.0 Rain 0.17' November 13 44.6 29.1 0 0.00 Season-to-date snowfall: 4.3 inches Last season-to-date: 1.3 inches
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On Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20 21, at the Cook County Community Center, several dozen people, many of whom work for the county, clergy, schools, and law enforcement, participated in a two-day experiential, interactive training session to learn about creating and facilitating healing circles. The class was taught by Dr. Emily Gaarder, the Director of the Center for Restorative Justice and Peacemaking at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
The Cook County Schools Education Foundation wants to announce that Thursday, March 7, is the date for their annual fundraiser, E.A.T.S (Enriching Academic Through Sustenance). This event is an opportunity for ticket holders to eat tasty samples provided by local restaurants and food vendors, in addition to supporting the students of ISD 166 by purchasing a ticket and bidding on the many silent auction items always available.