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!    

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.

Negaunee City Council Candidate Forum

A Candidate Forum for candidates running for Negaunee City Council will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at the Negaunee High School Auditorium, 500 W. Arch St. in Negaunee. The Candidate Forum is presented by the League of Women Voters of Marquette County. All seven of the candidates running for four positions on the City Council have been invited to participate. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. The Candidate Forum begins at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m. What do you want to know about the candidates for the Negaunee City Council? You can send your question in advance

NMU Orchestra Performs ‘String Masterworks’

The Northern Michigan University Orchestra will present “String Masterworks,” a tour through musical history featuring pioneering pieces that influenced the development of string orchestra. Admission to the event—taking place at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, in Reynolds Recital Hall—is free and open to the public. Individual movements from notable works will include the music of seminal composers such as Coreli, Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Grieg, and Tchaikovsky. Marquette Regional History historians will provide introductions about each composer and information regarding the context of the time period in which they were composed. Substitute orchestra director Janis Shier Peterson will lead students in presenting Sonata da

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.

NEA Big Read Moment:  B. G. Bradley Memoir Writing Workshop 

 Thursday, October 17, 2024.  2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.  Adults, Seniors, Teens.  In this pre-NEA Big Read event, award-winning author B. G. Bradley leads participants through a series of writing exercises aimed at capturing important individuals who helped shape and mold their lives.  Participants will be invited to submit their work for the NEA Big Read anthology to be published in 2025.  Registration is required.  Space is limited to 25 people.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 906-226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info to register.

Houghton – QPR Training

Portage Lake District Library 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, United States

Copper Shores Outreach & Education is hosting free QPR Training on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Portage Lake District Library. The event is free, will last about 90 minutes and is open to anyone in the community over the age of 16.   “Those who complete the training will be able to recognize warning signs of suicide, know how to offer hope, and know how to get help and potentially save a life,” Copper Shores Outreach & Education Prevention Coordinator Lisa Simpson said.   About QPR The training is called Question, Persuade, and Refer

Operation Winter Wear

Marquette -Operation Winter Wear, an outreach that provides new and like-new adult and child-sized coats to individuals in need, will be taking place October 16 – 18. Hosted by Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift, distribution is by appointment only on Wednesday, October 16 and Thursday, October 17. Walk-ins are welcome on Friday, October 18 between noon and 3:00PM. Appointments can be made by calling 906.249.1715 between 9:00AM and 5:00PM Monday – Thursday. Availability of items are not guaranteed. Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are located at 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey.