Regular meetings of Hancock’s Alfred Erickson Post 186, American Legion take place usually on the first Wednesday of the month. 6-7 p.m. social, 7p.m. meeting. New members always welcome. For more information you can contact public affairs officer Jim Peterson 370-8144.
Donate blood on Wednesday, September 4 and Thursday, September 5 at the Michigan Tech Blood Drive and become a hero for patients in need Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They don’t wear capes or special suits, and their badge of honor is the bandage that shows they gave the gift of life. The community is invited to become a hometown hero and answer the call of patients in need by donating blood on Wednesday, September 4 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Thursday, September 5 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Memorial Union, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, Michigan
Hancock Tori & Farmers Market Every Thursday from June 13th to October 10th Quincy Green, Hancock, MI 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Village of L’Anse/DDA announces its free 2024 Lakefront Concerts schedule, Thursday’s at 7 PM The concerts are held every Thursday in the beautiful lakefront park at the foot of Broad Street at the lake. There is limited seating, so bring a chair or blanket to sit back and enjoy the good sounds, good vibes and million-dollar view. New this year is the use of L’Anse Twp School Cafetorium will be used in case of inclement weather. Thursday Night 7 PM L’Anse Lakefront Concerts 2024 Sept 5 Uncle Pete’s Red Hot Revue A mixed bag of your favorites
Calumet Art Center September Classes and Events Soul Collage by Emilie Lancour September 6th from 1pm to 3pm Cost $40.00
UNVEILING OF THE CITY’S NEWEST PUBLIC ART SCULPTURE ‘Seven Grandfather Teachings’ stone sculpture to be installed in Marquette, MI Marquette, MI - The City of Marquette announces the installation of the ‘Seven Grandfather Teachings’ sculpture by artist Jason Quigno to occur Friday, September 6th. The sculpture has been commissioned by the City of Marquette Public Art Commission. Quigno, an Anishinaabe contemporary stone sculptor and tribal citizen of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, has carved seven locally quarried boulders to represent each of the Seven Grandfathers and the teachings they offer. The stones will be placed in a circle at the
Percussionist Britton-René Collins, Grand Prize winner of the 2022 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition and the 2021 Chicago International Music Competition, will perform at Northern Michigan University as part of the Siril Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. She will also present two additional free events earlier in the day: a music appreciation talk at 11 a.m. and a percussion masterclass at 1 p.m. All will take place in Reynolds Recital Hall. Tickets for her NMU concert are $12 for the general public and free for youth 18 and under and NMU students. They are available at nmu.universitytickets.com. Collins
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 Every Saturday from June 15th to October 12th Agassiz Park, Calumet, MI 10:00 am to 2:00pm
9th ANNUAL ALSTON TRACTOR RACES – Antique Gas & Diesel Tractors Saturday, September 7th, 2024 Fast & Slow Races Race is held on Hoover Road in Alston, MI (next to the ball field) Time trials start at 10:30am, Races to follow Trophies awarded 1st – 3rd Place $25 entry fee per tractor entered – Every participant will receive a shit honoring Clyde Peterson. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the show! Concessions will be available by donation. have questions or need mo0re info. Call Bob 906-281-6638