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NMU to Host Anishinaabe Lacrosse Game

  Northern Michigan University will host a traditional Anishinaabe lacrosse game—or bagodowe—as part of its 125th anniversary homecoming celebration, at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, in the Superior Dome. The game originated on a small island on Lake Superior, just north of Wisconsin’s Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. The public is invited to play or watch. Lacrosse occupies an important place in Indigenous culture. Many communities have a deep connection and view it as much more than a sport of physical endurance. An online description states that “it is considered a gift from the creator—a ‘medicine’ used to

Community Barn Dance in Alger County

Alger County Communities That Care invites public to community barn dance All ages are invited to celebrate Alger County at a community Barn Dance, Sunday, September 22, 3-7 p.m. at the Michigan State University (MSU) North Barn in Chatham. Admission is free. The event, sponsored by Alger County Communities That Care (AC3), features square dancing with caller Jo Foley and music by Granny Fox and the Farm Hands Band. “The Barn Dance is a celebration of this beautiful place we call home, our amazing community partners, and our collective efforts in making Alger County a safe and healthy place to

Houghton – UP Wild in the Keweenaw Wilderness Walk for World Peace

Nara Nature Park 47375 US Hwy 41, Houghton, Michigan

UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event. Wilderness Walk for World Peace Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 4:00 pm Nara Nature Park, Houghton, 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.

Baraga – Free Narcan Training Sessions

Ojibwa Community Library 409 Superior Avenue, Baraga, MI, United States

Copper Shores Outreach & Education is pleased to announce a series of free Narcan training sessions aimed at equipping community members with vital skills to respond to opioid overdoses and save lives. They will take place on September 10 in Lake Linden, September 19 in Houghton and September 23 in Baraga.   Naloxone (Narcan™) is a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. Narcan is an opiate antidote which works in much the same manner as an epinephrine injection (EpiPen™) reverses an allergic reaction. Opioids include heroin and prescription pain pills like OxyContin™, Percocet™, methadone and Vicodin™. When a person

Houghton – Annual Fall Fashion Show

Bonfire at the Continental Fire Co. 408 E. Montezuma Avenue, Houghton, Michigan

Chickadees is hosting their annual Fall Fashion Show. This is a charity event, with all ticket proceeds benefiting the Copper Country Angel Mission. It’s a fun night with music, hor’s d’oeuvres, cash bar, door prizes and lots of great new fashions. Tickets are $25, available for purchase at Chickadees up to the day of the event. Please note: No tickets will be available at the door. Music is provided by Dollar Bay DJ, Fred Bishop. Please call 906-523-5363 for more information. Date:  Monday, September 23rd Time: 7pm (Doors open at 6pm) Location: The Bonfire at the Continental Fire Co 408

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Houghton Farmers Market

Houghton Waterfront Pier Houghton, Michigan

Houghton Farmers Market Every Tuesday from June 11th to October 8th Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, MI 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Network Calumet

Eva’s Hideaway 211 7th Street, Calumet, Michgian

Join us for our Network Calumet at Eva’s Hideaway, Calumet, Michigan.   Snacks * Updates * Punch * Business Networking   Tuesday, September 24th from 5pm – 6pm

PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting   

 Tuesday, September 24, 2024. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, Shiras Room. Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is open to all.  Meeting agenda, materials, and remote attendance link are available on the library’s website: www.pwpl.info.

Houghton – Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds Meeting

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

Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting Tuesday, September 24th,  2024 @ 6:30 pm Portage Lake District Library Meeting Room Houghton, MI 49931 Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds is a public group, and we welcome anyone interested in our mission:  “to support healthy minds through connection and community.”  Our goals are to talk more openly about mental health to reduce stigma, to build a resilient community by educating the public, and to support those at risk for mental health and substance use crises.  We are on Facebook and our email address is ksup4healthyminds@gmail.com.

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,