The October meeting of the Houghton-Keweenaw Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will be held on Tuesday. October 6th at Gino’s restaurant in Hancock. The business meeting will begin at 12:30 pm, followed by a buffet lunch. The guest speaker will be Joel Aslala, Calumet School District Superintendent. All members are encouraged to attend. Contact person – Steven Karpiak 482-8455
Spaghetti Squash Baraga County Residents are invited to join Dale Schmeisser, RDN to learn about spaghetti squash October 7th, 2026 5:00 PM Ojibwa Seniors Free of Charge & All are Welcome Registration Required 906-353-4540
Better Together will meet on Thursday, October 8 at 9:30 at Zion Lutheran Church on 400 Ingot Street in Hancock. The speaker will be Duffy Lepisto, and she will share touching stories about ministering to the people in Mexico over the past year. Special music will be provided by Carol Jones of Calumet. All area women are invited to attend this fun and inspiring event. A brunch will be served and there is a suggested donation of $10. All proceeds over the cost of the event will be donated to local charities. To reserve a spot please call Barb Worrall
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Walk October 9th, 2026 @ 11 AM The walk will start behind Tribal Police and continue along the restoration trail behind the PowWow Grounds. Transportation provided back to the start Call/Text 906-201-4168 for More Information
KBIC Youth Department MOVIE NIGHT – Toy Story 5 Friday, October 9th – Starts at 6:00pm Niiwin Akeaa Center, Baraga FREE ADMISSION AND CONCESSIONS FOR PURCHASE For questions call 353-4643
KBIC Youth Department – HULKKONEN’S ZOMBIE SHOOT (Limited spots available) Saturday, October 10th @ 8:30pm For ages 8 – 15 Dress for the weather Must be a the Niiwin Akeaa Center for 7:45p, we leave at 8:00p Call to sign Up 353-4643
GITIGE he/she gardens VOLUNTEER WITH US Debweyendan Believe in it People’s Gardens Saturdays: 9 am – Noon 2026 Season Dates October 10 & 24 Lots of ways to help with gardening, including mulching, weeding, harvesting, pruning, and watering. In appreciation of your assistance, you can select a high-quality garden tool or a gardening book whenever you engage. Everyone is welcome, including beginners. Our community Teaching Garden, located at 16037 Brewery Road in L’Anse, is cared for by the KBIC natural Resources Department. For more information, please contact Anthony Johnson at 906-524-5757 ext. 4242 or Karena Schmidt
MANOOMIN CAMP October 10th, from 9:00a – 3:00p Teaching Facility, 16037 Brewery Road Join us for a one day family-friendly wild rice processing workshop.
Omega House Fall Concert Fundraiser Saturday, October 10th @ 7 PM The Calumet Theatre – Tickets call 337-2610 or calumettheatre.com/events/event Back by Popular Demand “The Hype!” Ultimate 80’s Glam Rock Experience
Harvest Moon Night Market Returns October 11 with More Whimsy, Art, and Music! Last year’s breakout event, Harvest Moon Night Market, returns to Downtown Calumet on Sunday, October 11 from 4–9 PM, bringing an expanded evening of art, music, film, and autumn enchantment. This year’s event will fill the Calumet Greenspace, Open Space Gallery, and The Calumet Theatre Ballroom, creating a larger, more immersive experience for visitors of all ages. Guests are invited to wander through a vibrant mix of indoor and outdoor vendor booths featuring local artists, authors, herbalists, farmers, bakers, and makers. Vendor Alley is growing this