Houghton – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Memorial Union Building, MTU 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI, United States

Copper Shores Outreach & Education is hosting a free two-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) on Monday, October 28 and Tuesday, October 29 at the MUB Alumni Lounge on Michigan Tech’s campus. This two day workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day, teaching people the skills the help prevent suicide, and how to intervene to help keep someone safe from suicide.   Those who partake in ASIST include both trained professionals and members of the general public. People do not need to have any training in suicide prevention or intervention prior to attending ASIST. With ASIST,

Baraga County Holiday Decor Tours

Baraga County Michigan

Baraga County Holiday Decor Tours   HALLOWEEN outdoor displays must be engaged from 6pm until 9pm from October 21st through October 31st.   CHRISTMAS outdoor displays must be engaged from 6pm until 9pm from December 14th through January 1st.   Share your holiday spirit and passion for decorating by listing your site on the map!  Participate in Halloween, Christmas, or both!  There is no fee to participate and no fee for maps.  Sites listed on the maps will be entered into drawings for Baraga Bucks!    

L’Anse – Boo on the Bay

L’Anse Michigan

Boo On the Bay   Friday, October 11, 4pm – 6pm   Trick or Treating in Downtown L’Anse Cider * Horse Drawn Wagon Rides * Inflatables   Northern Witches Performance 4:45pm and 5:15pm   FREE EVENT Sponsored by the L’Anse Downtown Development Authority    

L’Anse – End of Summer Beach Clean Up

L’Anse Township Park 15829 Skanee Road, L'Anse, MI, United States

End of Summer Beach Clean Up October 12, 2024   last Beach Clean Up Event of the Summer 2024 Season Meet at L’Anse Waterfront Park for 9:00 am   For more information contact:  Zena Huhta, Lake Superior Program Coordinator, KBIC Natural Resources Department:  906-524-4242

Baraga County Farmers Market

Meadowbrook Park Division Street, L'Anse, Michigan

Baraga County Farmers Market Meadowbrook Park, Division Street, L’Anse Saturdays 9am – 12pm from June 15th to October 12th Wednesdays 3pm – 5:30pm from July 3rd to October 9th

Calumet Farmers Market

Agassiz Park Calumet, Michgian

Calumet Farmers Market Every Saturday from June 15th to October 12th Agassiz Park, Calumet, MI 10:00 am to 2:00pm

Ontonagon – Lower Dam Removal Project

Trout Unlimited volunteer event On October 14th.   Location:   Lower Dam removal project on the East Branch of the Ontonagon River near Kenton, MI Volunteers will be working to restore riparian areas that were recently disturbed by dam removal construction work. When: Monday, October 14th (Indigenous Peoples Day) 10am – 2pm Who: TU staff, partners, volunteers Where: 46.45435, -88.78332    Google map link here. What: Planting 570 native plant plugs, 10 shrubs, some potted white pine trees –  plus some activities that may include a stream insect search, fly fishing, breakfast/lunch, etc. For more information, and to register for the event, please use the following

Zoom – Battles with Invasive Plants

Three local gardeners will discuss their battles with invasive plants at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, before the regular Keweenaw Wild Ones meeting on Zoom. In “Vinca Wars,” Tom Oliver, Danna Olsen and Marcia Goodrich will describe the techniques they use to rid their yards of creeping myrtle, also known as vinca or periwinkle. A link to the meeting is available at keweenaw.wildones.org. Everyone is welcome.

Baraga – Soup Supper

Holy Cross Lutheran Church 211 State Street, Baraga, Michigan

Soup Supper Free of Charge   Wednesday, October 16 from 4:00-6:00 PM Holy Cross Lutheran Church 211 State St., Baraga

Three Lakes – Business after Hours

Carla’s Bears Den Bar & Grill 27819 US Hwy 41, Three Lakes, Michigan

Business after Hours   Wednesday, October 16th, Open house starts at 5:30 pm Carla’s Bears Den Bar & Grill Located in the Three Lakes, Michigamme Area   Enjoy networking in a relaxed atmosphere.  Complimentary hors’doeuvers provided.  Cash bar available.  Chances to win door prizes. Public is encouraged to attend.