The Copper Country Pee Wee Basketball league will be starting its 2nd season for youth basketball after a very successful first year. This program was created to help ignite and grow a love for the game of basketball in our area. This year the league will be hosted at Hancock High School and is open to all kids from PreK through 5th grade. Registration is open until August 30th with games beginning on September 7th and will end on October 12th. For more information on how to sign up, email ccpwb2024@gmail.com or search CCPWB on Facebook
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Games and Snacks Program. It’s our sixth year and is directed at students out for the summer as well as adults who use Agassiz Park. We’re there every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 pm to 1 pm starting this Thursday, June 20, until Labor Day. All are welcome to our snacks. We also have games for those who want to play.(board games, soccer, basketball, tennis etc.)
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Houghton Farmers Market Every Tuesday from June 11th to October 8th Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, MI 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
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Keep Our Republic and Michiganders for Civic Resilience, two non-partisan organizations, have partnered together for a “Northern Michigan Community Conversation Tour,” which will include stops in Marquette and Escanaba on Aug. 28. The tour, which is being held Aug. 27-29, will offer residents a deeper understanding about the elections process and what happens after voters cast their ballots. This a free event for the public. Former Michigan House Democrat Leader Christine Greig and former Michigan Republican Senator and House Representative Tonya Schuitmaker, both representatives of Michiganders for Civil Resilience, along with Keep Our Republic representatives, are hosting conversations in five Northern Michigan
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Hosted by KBIC Victim Services WOMEN’S CIRCLE 2nd Wednesday of the month @ the Baraga Senior Center from 2-3pm 4th Wednesday of the month @ the Zeba Hall from 2-3pm For questions or more information, please contact Shanel LeRue @ 906-353-4592
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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
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Keep Our Republic and Michiganders for Civic Resilience, two non-partisan organizations, have partnered together for a “Northern Michigan Community Conversation Tour,” which will include stops in Marquette and Escanaba on Aug. 28. The tour, which is being held Aug. 27-29, will offer residents a deeper understanding about the elections process and what happens after voters cast their ballots. This a free event for the public. Former Michigan House Democrat Leader Christine Greig and former Michigan Republican Senator and House Representative Tonya Schuitmaker, both representatives of Michiganders for Civil Resilience, along with Keep Our Republic representatives, are hosting conversations in five Northern Michigan The regular monthly meeting of the Marquette County Board of Health will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will take place in Room 231 of the henry A. Skewis Annex, Marquette County Courthouse, Marquette. |
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Games and Snacks Program. It’s our sixth year and is directed at students out for the summer as well as adults who use Agassiz Park. We’re there every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 pm to 1 pm starting this Thursday, June 20, until Labor Day. All are welcome to our snacks. We also have games for those who want to play.(board games, soccer, basketball, tennis etc.)
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Hancock Tori & Famers 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, June 13 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 Aug 29 Chad Borgen Collective A rock ’n’ roll country band |
3 events,Hosted by the Copper Harbor Trails Club, the 31st Annual Copper Harbor Trails Fest takes place August 30 – September 1, 2024. The annual Labor Day Weekend event features races, music, beer, and good times over three days of action! This all-ages event has something for everyone, whether you’re a cross-country lover, blazing-fast downhiller, enduro expert, sure-footed trail runner, or aspiring young ripper. Enjoy the best of what Copper Harbor, MI has to offer with us all weekend! Saturday brings our classic XC mountain bike race in the morning, split into long, medium, and short versions depending on your appetite for
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Coffee with a Cop August 30th from 9am – 11am Copper Range Depot, Houghton Join your neighbors and Michigan State Police Troopers for coffee and conversation! No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood! F/Lt. Jason Wickstrom, Post Commander Tpr. Alan Narhi, Community Service Trooper and Local Law Enforcement Members |
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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
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Calumet Farmers Market Every Saturday from June 15th to October 12th Agassiz Park, Calumet, MI 10:00 am to 2:00pm
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Join us on Saturday, August 31 from 12-3 p.m. for our final year-end clearance sale for the Gay VFD Bazaar & Sales. All items (with a few exceptions) will be at least 50% off. There will be an additional surprise sale at 1:30 p.m. The hall has two floors filled with great items, the upstairs and downstairs in the bargain basement of the Community Center. Everything must go! A free will donation lunch will be available, so come join in the fun, have lunch and take home some good deals. Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Gay Community Hall 8878 |
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3 events,The September meeting of the Houghton-Keweenaw Chapter of MARSP (Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel) will be held on Tuesday, September 3rd, at Gino’s Restaurant in Hancock. The business meeting will begin at 12:30 pm, followed by a buffet lunch and speaker. The guest speaker will be Dan Jamison, Chairman of the Board of the Calumet Theater. All members and their guests are encouraged to attend. Contact Person – Steven Karpiak, 482-8455
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Houghton Farmers Market Every Tuesday from June 11th to October 8th Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, MI 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm KBIC Substance Abuse Programs Presents – SUBSTANCE ABUSE PRESENTATION & COMEDIANS Tuesday, September 3, 2024 featuring Mylo Smith & Waylon Pahona at the Niiwin Akeaa Center, Baraga. 5pm Dinner (Frybread and Stew) 6pm Presentation and Comedy Show Attendees have a chance to win exciting prizes. Must be a least 18 years old to attend. Questions, please call RD Curtis at 906-201-2198 – Alcohol and Drug FREE community event. |
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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 A Feeding America West Michigan mobile food pantry is coming back to Ontonagon on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The mobile food pantry will be held at the Ontonagon Village Fire Hall at 315 River St, Ontonagon beginning at noon. Each visit from the mobile food pantry will provide a variety of foods, including fresh produce and dairy items, to approximately 300 families on a first-come, first-served basis.
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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 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. |
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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
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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 |
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Calumet Art Center September Classes and Events Soul Collage by Emilie Lancour September 6th from 1pm to 3pm Cost $40.00
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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
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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 |
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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
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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
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Monday, September 9, 2024. 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Family. Join 2022 Marquette Writer of the Year B. G. Bradley and his friends for an evening of music, stories, poetry, and skits sure to make you laugh, cry, clap, and sing for surrealism. The show features two-time U. P. Poet Laureate Marty Achatz; celebrated musicians Linda Smith and Seamus Collins (Big Lake Acoustic), actress Jacque Love, and special guest stars The Clarks. This event will also be livestreamed. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. Jazz and Blues vocalist Julie McIntosh to be featured guest on The Red Jacket Jamboree West Coast jazz and blues vocalist Julie McIntosh returns to the Keweenaw Peninsula as the headliner of The Red Jacket Jamboree on Saturday, September 7th. Known for her soulful blues and jazz recordings, McIntosh is no stranger to the old-time radio show, having appeared on it twice before. Her captivating performances have earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated following. The Red Jacket Jamboree is a captivating journey through the stories, songs, and history of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula and beyond. Hosted by the talented duo |
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Members of the Michigan Brewers Guild are returning to the Lake Superior shoreline in Marquette’s Mattson Lower Harbor Park for the 15th Annual U.P. Fall Beer Festival on Saturday, September 7 – which also happens to be National Beer Lovers Day (#NationalBeerLoversDay). General Admission is 1-6pm, with the gates opening at Noon for a VIP hour for Enthusiast Members. Tickets are on sale now at MiBeer.com and are $55 per person in advance ($65 the day of) with Designated Driver tickets priced at $20 (only available at the gate). Admission is for those 21 and older, with valid I.D. This year, 85 breweries will be sampling over |
1 event,Our September Club Meeting will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on 9/09/2024. For virtual attendance, we now have ZOOM available, along with the strictly audio/phone method. If you would like to attend virtually, please email me at this address and I will get you the connection information. If you are in the area, please stop in for the meeting! We’d love to see you there! |
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Houghton Farmers Market Every Tuesday from June 11th to October 8th Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, MI 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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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 |
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Hosted by KBIC Victim Services WOMEN’S CIRCLE 2nd Wednesday of the month @ the Baraga Senior Center from 2-3pm 4th Wednesday of the month @ the Zeba Hall from 2-3pm For questions or more information, please contact Shanel LeRue @ 906-353-4592
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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 |
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The City of Negaunee Electrical Department will be having a power outage that will affect the entire city of Negaunee on Thursday morning 9-12-24 at approximately 2:00 am till 5:00 am. The outage is necessary to safely replace a critical piece of equipment that failed at the substation on the corner of US 41 and Baldwin Ave. If you have any questions, please contact the Negaunee Electrical Department at 906-475-9991.
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Marquette -Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry on Thursday, September 12. The distribution of food will begin at 10:00am and continue while supplies last or until 11:30am. Food will be available for approximately 550 families. Due to changes with Feeding America West Michigan, proxy pickup will be limited. This will be a drive-thru event with directions given by parking lot attendants. Guests are asked to remain in their cars and have adequate space prepared in their trunk or back seat in advance to allow
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Hancock Tori & Farmers Market Every Thursday from June 13th to October 10th Quincy Green, Hancock, MI 3:00pm – 6:00pm
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Thursday, September 12, 2024, 5:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Join local poets, writers, and poetry enthusiasts for an evening of poetry. Starting at 5:00 p.m., participants gather to workshop their current work, followed by an Open Mic at 5:45 p.m. New and experienced poets are welcome for either or both events. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. Village of L’Anse/DDA announces its free 2024 Lakefront Concerts schedule, Thursday, June 13 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 12 The Knockabouts Music from the Celtic World |
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Friday, September 13, 2024. 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors. In honor of Suicide Awareness Month, PWPL screens this powerful documentary that shines a light of one of America’s most pressing mental health crises, trying to destigmatize and provide hope and help for those at risk and their loved ones. Not Rated. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
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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
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Calumet Farmers Market Every Saturday from June 15th to October 12th Agassiz Park, Calumet, MI 10:00 am to 2:00pm
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Suicide Prevention Walk set for September 14, 2024 Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is honored to be hosting the eighth annual Suicide Prevention Walk on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park in Houghton, from 1 to 4 p.m. Join Copper Shores and the Houghton Keweenaw Suicide Prevention Coalition to promote awareness, provide support and highlight valuable local resources dedicated to suicide prevention. The Suicide Prevention Walk will feature an inspiring guest speaker, whose insights and experiences shed light on the crucial work being done in our community. Before stepping out together in a display of solidarity,
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2nd Annual Dry Oktoberfest Fundraiser. Proceeds Benefit The Early Learning Center September 14, 2024 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran Church, Houghton Food – Music. German Brats, Hotdogs, Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, Pretzels, Apple Strudel and more! Polka Music performed by: The Enriettis and The World’s Most Dangerous Polka Band. For Ticket Info: copperluth.org. Adults: $25 Seniors (65+): $20 Kids (5-10): $5 Under 5: Free Come to the Lake Linden Campground for the annual Spooktember costume parade and contest! This Saturday, Sept. 14th, starting at 6pm, kids of all ages from 1 to 100 (and pets!) in costume can register to participate. At 7pm the parade will wind around the spooky campground. Impress the judges with your costume! Prizes will be awarded in several age groups (including a pet category!) so be creative. After the parade, Trick-or-Treat at all the campsites while waiting for the winners and even stay for the kids movie in the pavilion at 8pm!
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The folk-jazz fusion group American Patchwork Quartet, which showcases the dynamic diversity of contemporary culture by reimagining timeless songs from America’s past, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Northern Michigan University’s Forest Roberts Theatre. The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at NMU is hosting the concert. American Patchwork Quartet (APQ) is on a mission to reclaim the immigrant soul of American Roots Music. Led by multi-Grammy Award-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross and composed of three other acclaimed artists, the group binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication, country twang, West African hypnotics and East Asian ornamentation. APQ’s sound is |
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The Chassell Lions Club is the organization in charge of Let’s Eat Community Meal, and it will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chassell. The menu will be lasagna with all the trimmings. Service will be indoors and you’ll get a chance to chat with your friends and neighbors. (Take-outs are also available indoors.) |
3 events,Mobile mammography is coming to a location near you A woman’s chance of developing breast cancer over the course of her lifetime is about one in eight. Breast cancer is most treatable and curable when it is detected early. That’s why the American College of Radiology urges you to get a mammogram every year once you reach 40 years old. Depending on your family history, your risks and your physician’s findings, mammography may be recommended earlier or more frequently. What to expect The Corewell Health Betty Ford Breast Care Services mobile mammography unit is a clinic on wheels that uses the most advanced technology. You will be welcomed in a comfortable
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Mural Unveiling Marquette Senior High School is excited to announce the unveiling of a new mural designed by local artist Chelsea Monaghan. The unveiling will take place on September 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM, followed by the Board of Education meeting at 5:30 PM in the MSHS Library. The mural highlights school spirit, featuring the Sentinel logo designed by Matt Sia and pictograms of iconic Marquette landmarks. The artist, along with members of the school administration, will be present for a photo opportunity. Members of the media and the public are invited to attend the mural release, as well as the regularly scheduled board meeting.
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The Knockabouts in Concert Monday, September 16, 2024, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Family, Adults, Seniors. Popular local folk band The Knockabouts celebrates Celtic music and songs with a concert sure to have you dancing in your seat. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
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The Honorable Judge Robert Allen Edgar (Al Edgar), a Munising native, will present a guest Constitution Day lecture at Northern Michigan University titled “The Supreme Court Unhinged: A Retired Federal Judge’s Perspective on the Constitution and the Supreme Court.” The event will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday Sept 17, in room 2904 of NMU’s Science Building. It is free and open to the public. Edgar is a retired federal judge and Vietnam veteran. He was appointed to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee by Ronald Reagan. He served as chief judge from 1998-2005 and took
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Houghton Farmers Market Every Tuesday from June 11th to October 8th Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, MI 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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Artists & Their Art: Michelangelo-Scultore Tuesday, September 17, 2024. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Zoom. Adults, Seniors, Teens. Peter White Public Library hosts celebrated art historian Ellen Longsworth for this virtual series focused on famous artists, artistic movements, and art. For this event, Ellen will focus on the sculpture of Michelangelo. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info for meeting information. |
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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 Film Screening – Resilience and Representation: The Power of the Native Vote September 18th, 2024 @ 5pm Keweenaw Bay Indian Community College – Room 400 Please RSVP w/Cielle at cwaters@kbocc.edu |
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Hancock Tori & Farmers Market Every Thursday from June 13th to October 10th Quincy Green, Hancock, MI 3:00pm – 6:00pm
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As summer begins to wind down, it is time to come out and hear the music for the final Music on Third of the season! On September 19, from 6-8 pm, Third Street will come alive with local musicians showcasing their talents. This month, enjoy 16 locations, each giving you a unique show to experience and a new band or musician to find. New for September is the street closure of the event area between Arch Street and College Avenue with a through way at Hewitt Avenue. A detour is available by Fourth Street as shown in the images below.
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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 |
5 events,Described by Jeremiah Bishop as “the hardest single-day mountain bike event in the country”. Marji Gesick has set the standard for ultra mountain bike events around the country. The event features tail systems across Marquette County, and brings the community together for one weekend every year. We don’t think you can finish in less than 12-hours. Actually we have our doubts you can finish at all. Are you willing to sign the dotted line and take the Danny Hill Challenge? We have a course just itching to break ya. The Marji Gesick Race will be September 20, 21, & 22,
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Friday September 20, 2024 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm the KBIC Health System is hosting a benefit for our WIC nurse Jessica Tollefson. Jessica was diagnosed with Colorectal cancer in February of this year. There will be a basket raffle and the Dog Father will be donating a portion of the proceeds to the family for medical expenses. The benefit will be at the Mikinaak Snack Shack (formally the BP gas station).
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Global Cinema: Alfonso Arau’s Like Water for Chocolate Friday, September 20, 2024. 12:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. In this celebrated international feature film, director Alfonso Arau tells the tragic love story of Tita and Pedro in a small Mexican village. Combining history, magical realism, and food, Like Water for Chocolate is a feast for all moviegoers. Rated R.. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
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NMU’s annual Homecoming Parade will begin from the athletic complex parking lot at 5:30 p.m. at the Pine/Fair intersection, travel down Third Street and turn left on Hewitt before returning via Front Street.
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Country duo Maddie & Tae will perform a free outdoor concert behind the Superior Dome. Gates open at 6 p.m. NMU student Sami Brown will open at 6:30, with the headliners taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. This concert is sponsored by Lenovo. |
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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
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The Marquette County WALK FOR HOPE – Honoring those lost to suicide & promoting hope for those who are struggling. September 21, 9am – 11am Al Quaal in Ishpeming Check-in at 9:00 am Program at 9:30 am Walk at 10:00 am Register at: runsignup.com/Race/MI/Ishpeming/MasrquetteCountyWalkforHope
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Calumet Farmers Market Every Saturday from June 15th to October 12th Agassiz Park, Calumet, MI 10:00 am to 2:00pm
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The City of Marquette Public Art Commission presents: How to Thrive as a Public Artist, Saturday, September 21, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Northern Michigan University’s Art & Design Building, room AD165. This free workshop is designed for artists looking to grow their skills and careers in the public art sector and is open to professional artists, arts administrators, educators, students and advocates. No matter your level of experience, there will be something for everyone to gain from this session! This professional development opportunity is led by Brian Wignall, whose diverse portfolio includes sculptures, murals, and multimedia projects featured around
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Teddy Bear Clinic Saturday, September 21, 2024.. 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Families with kids of all ages are invited to this special drop-in Teddy Bear Clinic! Led by students from the Michigan State University Collect of Human Medicine, kids will have the opportunity to take their stuffie friend through a series of stations so their stuffie friends can receive various medical treatments! Children should bring along a stuffie or baby doll. Kids will have fun while also learning about the different things that might happen at a routine doctor office visit in an
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There will be a tailgate party behind the dome (Lot 55 and adjacent grassy area) before the NMU Homecoming football game from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. From the tailgate head into the Dome to watch NMU kick off at 1 p.m. against Alma College. |
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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
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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 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. |
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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 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 Every Tuesday from June 11th to October 8th Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, MI 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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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.
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Join us for our Network Calumet at Eva’s Hideaway, Calumet, Michigan. Snacks * Updates * Punch * Business Networking Tuesday, September 24th from 5pm – 6pm 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. |
5 events,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,
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Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post and five grocery stores in Baraga and Houghton counties will be working together to host “STUFF A BLUE GOOSE” Harvest Gathering charity events. The purpose is to raise hunger awareness and to provide food to local food pantries. Troopers will be at Taydch’s Marketplace in Houghton, Louie’s Super Foods in Lake Linden, Larry’s Market in Baraga, Pat’s Foods in L’Anse, and Pat’s Foods in Calumet, to assist in the collection of donated food items and to answer questions regarding the food drive. A “BLUE GOOSE” patrol car will be at the sites
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Hosted by KBIC Victim Services WOMEN’S CIRCLE 2nd Wednesday of the month @ the Baraga Senior Center from 2-3pm 4th Wednesday of the month @ the Zeba Hall from 2-3pm For questions or more information, please contact Shanel LeRue @ 906-353-4592
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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 The regular monthly meeting of the Marquette County Board of Health will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will take place in Room 231 of the Henry A. Skewis Annex, Marquette County Courthouse, Marquette. |
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Houghton’s first-ever Upper Peninsula Accessibility Summit (UPAS) takes place this week at Michigan Technological University (MTU). The event brings together advocates, community leaders, and innovators to address accessibility challenges in the Keweenaw and more broadly, Northern Michigan, focusing on rural and recreational areas. UPAS is Thursday, Sept. 26 from 9am to 4pm and Friday, Sept. 27 from 9am to 2pm at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts at MTU in Houghton, MI. The summit will create a safe space for all to come together and share ideas and listen to stories of accessibility advocates. UPAS will create actionable
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Keweenaw National Historical Park, the Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission, and Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association scheduled the unveiling of four sculptures on the landscape at the Quincy Dry House Ruins along US-41, Thursday, September 26, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; all members of the public are invited to attend. Art has been a part of the history of the National Parks since the 1870s when Hudson River School painters captured majestic Western landscapes. Keweenaw NHP and its partners set out to commission an art piece that captures the workers and families who were once sprawled densely throughout the Small Business Association of MICHIGAN Strategic Partner MEET & GREET Luncheon Learn more about SBAM and their Strategic Partnership. SBAM President & CEO Brian Calley will give a legislative update regarding proposed legislation currently being considered in Lansing. This will also be a time to learn how to maximize your SBAM membership. SBAM works with various organizations around the state to offer joint memberships known as an SBAM Strategic Partner. As a member of the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce, you are also an SBAM member,. SBAM Strategic Partner members have access to SBAM benefits, events, products,
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Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post and five grocery stores in Baraga and Houghton counties will be working together to host “STUFF A BLUE GOOSE” Harvest Gathering charity events. The purpose is to raise hunger awareness and to provide food to local food pantries. Troopers will be at Louie’s Super Foods in Lake Linden, Larry’s Market in Baraga, Pat’s Foods in L’Anse, and Pat’s Foods in Calumet, to assist in the collection of donated food items and to answer questions regarding the food drive. A “BLUE GOOSE” patrol car will be at the sites to haul donated items
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Hancock Tori & Farmers Market Every Thursday from June 13th to October 10th Quincy Green, Hancock, MI 3:00pm – 6:00pm
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Northern Michigan University’s DeVos Art Museum will host an artist talk and reception featuring Liz Ward and Robert Ziebell at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. The artists will discuss their work currently on display. Their project titled “Across Time and Place” explores the artists’ approaches to understanding and interpreting place through multimedia artworks. Their works examine the nuance of place and delve into the richness of our world today and in past periods. Ziebell’s career spans 30 years. His work has been exhibited in numerous U.S. museums, galleries and film festivals. He is a lens-based artist who creates new The Finlandia Art Gallery will present Foretelling the Future, Reflecting the Past, a textile exhibit by Laura Foster Nicholson. The exhibit will be held at The Finlandia Art Gallery, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center (FAHC), Hancock from September 26 to November 13, 2024. A reception for the artist will take place at the gallery, Thursday, September 26, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public, refreshments will be served. Methane Glow, 2022, 23” x 43”, Wool, mylar, cotton “Climate change is not the future, it is now,” says Foster Nicholson in describing her work. An |
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Houghton’s first-ever Upper Peninsula Accessibility Summit (UPAS) takes place this week at Michigan Technological University (MTU). The event brings together advocates, community leaders, and innovators to address accessibility challenges in the Keweenaw and more broadly, Northern Michigan, focusing on rural and recreational areas. UPAS is Thursday, Sept. 26 from 9am to 4pm and Friday, Sept. 27 from 9am to 2pm at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts at MTU in Houghton, MI. The summit will create a safe space for all to come together and share ideas and listen to stories of accessibility advocates. UPAS will create actionable
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Block Busting Cinema: Lordy, Lordy, Look Who’s 40-The Karate Kid Friday, September 27, 2024. 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Teens, Seniors, Family Friendly. Let’s hop in our time machines and travel back 40 years to the summer of 1984 when Mr. Miyagi taught Daniel LaRusso a few things about life, love, family, and karate. Rated PG. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
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DOWNTOWN DAY September 28, All Day A special day celebrated across Michigan on the fourth Saturday of September to honor and appreciate the unique charm and vitality of our Downtown areas. Take a leisurely stroll along the sidewalks, admire the public art, and soak up the cultural and recreational aspects of your local downtown. This initiative, proposed by the Michigan Downtown Association (MDA), is aimed at promoting local businesses and community engagement.
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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
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Calumet Farmers Market Every Saturday from June 15th to October 12th Agassiz Park, Calumet, MI 10:00 am to 2:00pm
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Spaghetti Fundraiser Baraga American Legion 4-6pm, September 28th $10 Donation per person, includes spaghetti, salad, bread Silent Auction & Baked Goods Music by Double Shot Put on by American Legion Riders and Friends, Donations to Moria Pantti
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Marquette County Habitat for Humanity is hosting a square dance at Willow Farm, in Harvey, on Saturday, September 28th, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. This high-spirited event will feature live music by the Feltliners, offer a cash bar, fare from the Frenchtastic food truck, auction items. There are only 150 tickets available, with proceeds benefitting Marquette County Habitat for Humanity. This event is sponsored, in part, by Lake Superior Press, with sponsorship opportunities still available. Tickets are $25.00 each and available for purchase at the administrative office, located at 2354 US HWY 41 S, in Harvey, or at the Omega House Fall Concert Fundraiser September 28th at 7:00pm A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts Michigan Tech University $20 General Public $20 Students Tickets (906) 487-1906 events.mtu.edu |
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Calumet Art Center Classes and Events Get Your “Crow On” September 29th from 11am to 2pm Cost $35.00
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Alfred Erickson American Legion Post 186 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Sunday, September 29 2024 @ the Post Home 1308 Quincy Street, Hancock Serving from 12 noon – 4 pm Donation $10 Curbside pickup only We ask people to enter from birch street and exit onto Quincy st. Watch for our people directing traffic. Food will be delivered to your car. Tickets can be purchased from Legion members or at the event. The sauce is scratch made by our veteran members from a recipe we have been using for decades. Served with fresh French bread, coleslaw and a cookie. Please support |
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Marquette, MI – The Iron Ore Heritage Recreation Authority is rescheduling its monthly board meeting to Monday, September 30 starting at 4:30pm at the Ishpeming Multi-purpose Senior Center, 121 Greenwood Street, Ishpeming. The IOHRA is the caretaker of the Iron Ore Heritage Trail, a 47-mile, year-round, multi-use, interpretive trail that crosses the Marquette Iron Range in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Referred to as an outdoor linear museum where you exercise your body and mind. Those who bike, walk, run, hike, ORV, snowmobile, cross country ski, birdwatch, and/or wander will find a section of trail perfect for your activity. The agenda can
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Northern Michigan University’s jazz ensembles will return to the Reynolds Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 for their first concert of the fall 2024 season. This event is free and open to the public. The NMU Jazz band, directed by Mark Flaherty, showcases Nicholas Wegrzyn and Ryan Leavitt on alto saxophone, Shelby Dera and Nathan Anderson on tenor saxophone, Tay Linder on baritone saxophone, Niana Hughey, Joe Daniels, Kaitlyn Levine and Natalia Collins on trumpet, Evan Dutro on guitar, Nicholas Jones on piano, Eli Salin on bass, and Chris Adams and Sam Murphy on drums. The NMU |
4 events,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!
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Houghton Farmers Market Every Tuesday from June 11th to October 8th Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, MI 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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Northern Michigan University will host a grand opening garden party for its new Campus Nursery as part of the 125th anniversary celebration at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1. Participants are invited to tour the garden and learn about native plant species and efforts to increase biodiversity on our campus. There will also be an opportunity to get hands dirty by helping with fall tree and bush planting. Light refreshments will be served. The nursery is a collaboration between NMU Grounds, Facilities and SHINE (Sustainability Hub for Innovation & Environment). The idea was an adaptation of multiple student-submitted Green Fund project proposals. According to its |
7 events,The Kids Consignment Sale (Shop, consign, Volunteer) Pregnant/New Mom/Teacher October 2nd through 4th from 10am – 8pm October 5th from 9am – 4pm SATURDAY SALE DAY! Copper Country Mall, Houghton
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Heritage Room Book Group Wednesday, October 2, 2024. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Adults. The Heritage Room Book Group welcomes readers interested in a variety of contemporary fiction. This month’s selection is Daughters of the Merciful Deep by Leslye Penelope. Read ahead — November’s selection is I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai. Contact the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 for more information.
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Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post and five grocery stores in Baraga and Houghton counties will be working together to host “STUFF A BLUE GOOSE” Harvest Gathering charity events. The purpose is to raise hunger awareness and to provide food to local food pantries. Troopers will be at Larry’s Market in Baraga, Pat’s Foods in L’Anse, and Pat’s Foods in Calumet, to assist in the collection of donated food items and to answer questions regarding the food drive. A “BLUE GOOSE” patrol car will be at the sites to haul donated items to local food pantries at the
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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
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Author Reading: Steve Amick & You Shall See the Beautiful Things Wednesday, October 2, 2024. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. Celebrated writer Steve Amick reads from his recent novel You Shall See the Beautiful Things: A Nocturne & a Novel, a work described by poet Ellen Bass as creating “a zany world that, ultimately, shows us more about the tenderness of the human heart and the mysteries of this star-filled world.” No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
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MUNISING—Alger County Communities That Care (AC3), in partnership with Pictured Rocks Pizza, will host the 8th annual Pizza with a Purpose fundraiser with proceeds used to support suicide prevention in Alger County. The event will be held Thursday, Oct. 3, from noon until 8 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 4 from noon until 7 p.m. at the popular Munising pizzeria famous for its gourmet wood-fired pizza. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support social workers and telehealth services in Alger County schools. “Pizza With a Purpose is a fun way for us to raise dough for a worthwhile cause,” said AC3
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Hancock Tori & Farmers Market Every Thursday from June 13th to October 10th Quincy Green, Hancock, MI 3:00pm – 6:00pm
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Northern Michigan University will present the daring and provocative musical Cabaret Oct. 3-5 and 10-12. The play is set in a Berlin nightclub as the 1920s draw to a close. It explores the tumultuous life of the city’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. “It’s a really interesting musical—more dark and gritty than happy-go-lucky—but very fun to put on,” said director and choreographer Kristen Beth Ludwig. “It was a time of economic depression and the rise of fascism. It’s a political musical, in a sense, but not about an election. Part of why we put it |
6 events,Last year, Houghton’s Plaidurday celebration made a bold attempt to break a world record by gathering over 1,700 plaid-clad participants on the Houghton High School Football Field. The community rallied together in true UP spirit, proving that plaid isn’t just a pattern – in the Keweenaw, it’s a way of life! Building on that momentum, Plaidurday 2024 is expanding to include a new event that promises to keep the good times rolling. This year’s photo will be at 1 p.m. with a call time of 12:30 for attendees at the Houghton High School football field. Join for the photo and hang around town
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Brew Street (Lakeshore Drive), where a lively beer garden with music and food trucks will be set up. Friends and neighbors can unwind together wearing their flannels on the pier. Expect great beer pours, regional food trucks from across the UP and a brief history lesson about the Lakeshore’s development over the years by the Carnegie Museum. Brew Street is a fundraiser for the Carnegie Museum, a Keweenaw National Historical Park Heritage Site. Brew Street opens from 5-10 p.m. and will allow all ages to enjoy the bands, history presentation and food trucks on the Houghton Pier. The adult beverage
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The Trouble Notes, a trio that blends traditional folk, gritty progressive rock and explosive dance music, will perform a concert and deliver two free public presentations at Northern Michigan University on Friday, Oct. 4. An “enchanting and usually very fast-played violin” is the voice of the group, but guitar and percussion complete their unique sound, which mixes influences from all over the world. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Reynolds Recital Hall. Tickets are $12 for general admission and free for youth 18 and under and NMU students. They can be purchased at tickets.nmu.edu. The trio will participate in two |
11 events,Arnold Air Society TSgt. Robert E. LaMotte Squadron Presents: POW/MIA MEMORIAL 5K RUN Saturday, October 5th MTU ROTC Building Registration opens at 8am – $20 Registration Race begins at 9am Raffle and Prizes! First 50 registrants receive a FREE T-shirt! All proceeds will be donated to the Hubbell VFW to support local veterans.
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Experience the Upper Peninsula’s Fall foliage with a 5K color tour this October and join the Keweenaw Young Professionals (KYP) for the annual Keweenaw Color Run you won’t soon forget! This event is scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Houghton Waterfront Pier in Downtown Houghton. Registration and Check-in is from 8:00 A.M to 9:15 A.M. and the event runs from 9:30 A.M – 11:00 A.M. The race will be followed by the Third Annual Houghton Fall Fest starting at 11:00 A.M. at the Houghton Waterfront Pier. KYP has partnered with Fall Fest to be the opening event every
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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
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Calumet Farmers Market Every Saturday from June 15th to October 12th Agassiz Park, Calumet, MI 10:00 am to 2:00pm
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Pasture Walk – Western UP By Frank Wardynski Frank Wardynski will be hosting a pasture walk scheduled for October 5, at 10:00am ET until about noon or maybe a little longer. Location, 18360 Firesteel Rd, Ontonagon, MI 49953. My plan for the morning is to talk about new grazing practices I have been using this year. I am implementing practices I learned at a Soil Health Academy that discusses management for regenerative agriculture. We will discuss both the grazing practices along with the tools and methods used to evaluate soil health. We will be looking at soil dug
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Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post and five grocery stores in Baraga and Houghton counties will be working together to host “STUFF A BLUE GOOSE” Harvest Gathering charity events. The purpose is to raise hunger awareness and to provide food to local food pantries. Troopers will be at Pat’s Foods in L’Anse & Calumet, to assist in the collection of donated food items and to answer questions regarding the food drive. A “BLUE GOOSE” patrol car will be at the sites to haul donated items to local food pantries at the conclusion of the events. The events will
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Northern Michigan University will present the daring and provocative musical Cabaret Oct. 3-5 and 10-12. The play is set in a Berlin nightclub as the 1920s draw to a close. It explores the tumultuous life of the city’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. “It’s a really interesting musical—more dark and gritty than happy-go-lucky—but very fun to put on,” said director and choreographer Kristen Beth Ludwig. “It was a time of economic depression and the rise of fascism. It’s a political musical, in a sense, but not about an election. Part of why we put it
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Northern Michigan University will present the daring and provocative musical Cabaret Oct. 3-5 and 10-12. The play is set in a Berlin nightclub as the 1920s draw to a close. It explores the tumultuous life of the city’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. “It’s a really interesting musical—more dark and gritty than happy-go-lucky—but very fun to put on,” said director and choreographer Kristen Beth Ludwig. “It was a time of economic depression and the rise of fascism. It’s a political musical, in a sense, but not about an election. Part of why we put it |
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NATIONAL LIFE CHAIN EVENT JOIN US WHEN: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024 TIME: 1:45 PM to 3:30 PM WHERE: COPPER COUNTRY MALL, 47420 M-26 HOUGHTON, MI 49931 *GATHER IN THE PARKING LOT Each year, since 1987, believers have gathered nationwide on the first Sunday of every October to make a public, prayerful, peaceful stand for Life. “If my people, who bear my name, humble themselves, pray and seek my face and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. My eyes will now be open and my ears attentive to prayer from |