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SUMMARY:Baraga County Holiday Decor Tours
DESCRIPTION:Baraga County Holiday Decor Tours \n  \nHALLOWEEN outdoor displays must be engaged from 6pm until 9pm from October 21st through October 31st. \n  \nCHRISTMAS outdoor displays must be engaged from 6pm until 9pm from December 14th through January 1st. \n  \nShare 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! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/baraga-county-holiday-decor-tours/
LOCATION:Baraga County\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Copper Country Great Start Family Coalition to Host Annual Diaper Drive
DESCRIPTION:Baraga\, Houghton\, Keweenaw Counties – The Copper Country Great Start Parent Coalition \n  \nThe Copper Country Great Start Collaborative is gearing up for our annual diaper drive to help provide essential items like diapers and wipes for families in our community. Each year\, the Family Coalition collects new unopened packages of diapers and wipes for the Keweenaw Family Resource Center’s (KFRC) Baby Closet. These diapers are given away to families in need throughout the year at no charge.  Last year 150 families utilized the Baby Closet and received: \n  \n\n\n829 packages of diapers and wipes \n\n\n16 pack-n-plays to provide safe sleep environments \n\n\n33 baby safety items including baby gates and 1 car seat \n\n\n136 bags of clothing \n\n\n40 referrals to other support programs \n\n\n  \n“The Baby Closet exists to help ensure that families have access to the basic items their children need to be strong and healthy”\, said Iola Brubaker\, KFRC Executive Director. “Providing diapers and wipes during challenging financial times is just one way we can help support families.” \n  \nAll sizes and diapers are needed to support the community\, but the most commonly requested sizes are size 5\, 6 & 7. All donations stay local and directly benefit families in the Copper Country. Donation boxes will be available at multiple locations starting December 4\, 2024\, through January 6\, 2025. \n  \nYou can find donation boxes at these locations: Aspirus\, Auto Pro\, Copper Country ISD\, Econo\, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church\, Keweenaw Chevrolet GMC\, KFRC\,  MTU ROTC\, Portage Lake District Library\, Superior Family Chiropractic\, Trinity Episcopal Church\, and U.P. Health.  For more information or to make a financial donation\, please call 906-482-9363.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/copper-country-great-start-family-coalition-to-host-annual-diaper-drive/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Hancock - Finnish Independence Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Finnish American Heritage Center hosting Independence Day celebration \n  \nOntonagon County native Fern Malila has been smitten with her Finnish roots ever since a cousin from Finland visited her and her family in Mass City some\ndecades ago. She’ll share some of her reasons why when she delivers the keynote address at the annual celebration of Finland’s Independence Day\, which gets under way at 5:30 p.m Thursday\, December 5 at the Finnish American Heritage Center. \n  \nThis year’s program will feature elements of music\, dance and singing\, all of which emanate from opportunities created by and at the Finnish American Heritage Center and include participants from several generations. Along with Malila’s remarks\, those attending the program will also be the first to learn the identity of the 2025 Hankookin Heikki honoree. That person\, who will preside over the annual Heikinpäivä celebration in January\, is selected each year by the Copper Country Finns and Friends\, the organization (formerly known as the Finnish Theme Committee) that plans and stages the family-friendly event each year. \n  \nProgram-goers are then invited to stay following the Independence Day commemoration to enjoy the opening reception for the Finlandia Gallery’s “Friends of Finland” art exhibit. This exhibition includes works of Finnish-American artists from across the country whose preferred media range from photography and painting to weaving and other fiber arts. Refreshments will be served. \n  \nThese programs are free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. For more information about this night of Finnish-American fun\, call (906) 487-7549.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/1201/
LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Center\, 435 Quincy Street\, Hancock\, Michgian\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Home for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:  \nNorthern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present a festive new production titled “Home for the Holidays” Thursday through Saturday\, Dec. 5-7 and 12-14 in Forest Roberts Theatre. The show is about a group of NMU students who convene to share tales of their diverse family traditions before they journey home for the holidays. It features musical singing and dance numbers—many familiar—with bits of dialogue to tie it all together. \n“Home can mean a lot of different things to different people\, and the holidays are a momentous time for various reasons\,” said Karina Johnson\, who developed and is directing the production. “Everyone has their own memories\, traditions and family experiences they really love or love to hate. I’ve been wanting to create something like this for a while\, and I tried as much as I could to include some diverse stories as well.” \nAs an example\, Johnson said MJ Opulencia\, a student from the Philippines who hasn’t been home for the holidays in four years\, choreographed a dance that means a great deal to her and reflects her country’s customs. There is also Irish step dancing\, clogging\, tap\, traditional Christmas hymns and classic carols\, and a Sankta Lucia number choreographed by student Abigail Foskuhl. \nJohnson also selected other dance students with previous choreography experience to assist with the production. Don’Tae Mitchell worked on “Grown Up Christmas List” and the Jackson Five’s “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” Gianna Daprai developed a number that “encapsulates the craziness and chaos that comes from her holiday family dinners\,” and Emma Houston choreographed a song where all of the students are old men tap dancing. \n“It’s a quite an eclectic group\, and they’re all having a great time\,” Johnson added. “It’s been quite a process\, but it’s coming together nicely. I’ve spent the past three to five years thinking of a show like this that I could put together and now it’s finally coming to fruition. I’m grateful I’ve been given this opportunity\, and I hope that people can appreciate it and find their own little stories tied in among all of those we’re telling in this production.” \nBefore the curtain rises on this family-friendly event\, Santa Claus will visit the Forest Roberts Theatre lobby for one hour before each performance. Photos with the jolly old elf are encouraged. \nShowtimes are at 7:30 p.m. throughout the run\, with a 1 p.m. Theatre for All sensory-friendly performance on Saturday\, Dec. 7\, and an additional 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday\, Dec. 14. Tickets are $25 for the general public; $22 for NMU employees\, seniors and military; $15 for youth; and $5 for NMU students. They can be purchased at nmu.universitytickets.com.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/home-for-the-holidays/
LOCATION:MI
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