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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!    

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.

FRESH COAST FILM FESTIVAL

FRESH COAST FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ITS 2024 FILM SCHEDULE AND VIP GUEST Katie Burrell This year’s festival will feature 85+ films, 50+ premieres and 70+ filmmakers in attendance Marquette, Mich., October 3, 2024 –  Fresh Coast Film Festival has released its official 2024 festival schedule which includes over 85 films, 60 premieres and more than 70 filmmakers in attendance. The festival will take place October 17-20. The official 2024 schedule and tickets are available now at freshcoastfilm.com. Unique to this year’s festival: Actor and Comedian Katie Burrell anchors a lineup of more than 70 attending filmmakers from across the US and Canada. She’ll be

Fresh Coast Film Festival

FRESH COAST FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ITS 2024 FILM SCHEDULE AND VIP GUEST Katie Burrell This year’s festival will feature 85+ films, 50+ premieres and 70+ filmmakers in attendance Marquette, Mich., October 3, 2024 –  Fresh Coast Film Festival has released its official 2024 festival schedule which includes over 85 films, 60 premieres and more than 70 filmmakers in attendance. The festival will take place October 17-20. The official 2024 schedule and tickets are available now at freshcoastfilm.com. Unique to this year’s festival: Actor and Comedian Katie Burrell anchors a lineup of more than 70 attending filmmakers from across the US and Canada. She’ll be

Archeology Fair at Marquette Regional History Center

Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 11:00-3:00 at the Marquette Regional History Center All invited!  Admission is regular museum admission. Open house style event. This October the Marquette Regional History Center is joining hundreds of organizations around the world to celebrate International Archaeology Day. For the 12th year, our fair will provide a look at archaeology in our region and world-wide. Hands-on learning for all ages. Multiple booths both indoors and outdoors feature various displays and activities. This year, we have a special presentation at 11:30: “Cosa: Excavations of a ‘Typical’ Latin Colony in Italy” Archaeologist Melissa Ludke will present on

Calumet – UP Wild in the Keweenaw Wilderness Walk

Boston Pond Nature Area Calumet, Michigan

Wilderness Walk Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 3:00 pm Boston Pond Nature Area, Calumet, MI The Wilderness Walks are opportunities to connect with God and each other in an outdoor natural setting.  Each walk has a leader who will guide the walk and stop along the way for readings and reflection.  The walks are appropriate for all ages including families and children. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

Fresh Coast Film Festival

FRESH COAST FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ITS 2024 FILM SCHEDULE AND VIP GUEST Katie Burrell This year’s festival will feature 85+ films, 50+ premieres and 70+ filmmakers in attendance Marquette, Mich., October 3, 2024 –  Fresh Coast Film Festival has released its official 2024 festival schedule which includes over 85 films, 60 premieres and more than 70 filmmakers in attendance. The festival will take place October 17-20. The official 2024 schedule and tickets are available now at freshcoastfilm.com. Unique to this year’s festival: Actor and Comedian Katie Burrell anchors a lineup of more than 70 attending filmmakers from across the US and Canada. She’ll be