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Copper Country Angel Mission Starts Annual Socks & Undies Drive for Local Students   Help Local Students Start the School Year with Confidence   Copper Country Angel Mission is launching its annual Socks & Undies Drive to collect new socks and underwear for local children in need, from toddlers through teenagers. The goal is to help every school-aged child begin the year with dignity, comfort, and the confidence that comes from having brand-new essentials.   Distribution The Angel Mission is again partnering with The Salvation Army – Copper Country – Bread of Life Center to distribute these essentials through CCAM’s

It’s time to plant! With summer in full swing, the woods and meadows are alive with flowers. You can bring that natural beauty home by adding native plants to your yard. The Wild Ones Keweenaw Chapter is holding its late summer plant sale online at keweenaw.wildones.org. More than two dozen species are available, including scarlet bee balm, purple coneflower, and Jack in the pulpit, plus two different mini-gardens for monarch butterflies. After ordering, plants can be picked up in Houghton. The birds and pollinators will thank you for it. The sale is ongoing through the summer; order early for best selection. Most

The Friends of the Portage Lake District Library will be hosting a One Day Only Used Book Sale at the Hancock Area District Library (formerly the Hancock School Public Library.) The name of the Library has changed, but it’s still in the same location! The sale will be held this Friday Aug 28 from 10:00am-6:00pm at the Hancock High School at 501 Campus Drive in Hancock. Due to current entrance construction, please enter at the double doors located in the middle of the building, between the middle school and the high school ends. The sale will be by donation, meaning

ESTATE PLANNING CLINIC Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Friday, August 28, 2026 at 12 Noon 208 Main Street, Baraga   *Last Will and Testament *General Durable Power of Attorney *Medical Durable Power of Attorney *Funeral Representative Designation *Lady Bird Deeds also Meet the lawyers/bring your questions.   Join staff from MILS to learn about the estate planning services.  This free program is available to Keweenaw Bay Indian Community members who qualify.  A lawyer will be available afterward for anyone who wants to sign up for estate planning services.   Unable to make it, but still interested?  MILS can assist via Zoom

ESTATE PLANNING CLINIC Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Friday, August 28, 2026 at 12 noon 208 Main Street, Baraga, MI   Last Will and Testament General Durable Power of Attorney Medical Durable Power of Attorney Funeral Representative Designation Lady Bird Deeds Also Meet the lawyers bring your questions   Join staff from MILS to learn about the estate planning services.  This free program is available to Keweenaw Bay Indian Community members who qualify.  A lawyer will available afterward for anyone who wants sign up for estate planning services.   Unable to make it, but still interested?  MILS can assist via Zoom

Estate Planning Clinic – Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Friday, August 28, 2026 at 12 noon 208 Main Street, Baraga   Last Will and Testament, General Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Durable Power of Attorney, Funeral Representative Designation, Lady Bird Deed also Meet the lawyers/bring your questions.   Join staff from MILS to learn about the estate planning services.  This free program is available to Keweenew Bay Indian Community members who qualify.  A lawyer will be available afterward for anyone who wants to sign up for entire planning services.   Unable to make it, but still interested?  MILS can assist via

Lake Linden Farmers Market   Fridays 3-6 pm Located in the Lake Linden Village Park June through to September   lakelindenfarmersmarket.com facebook.com/lakelindenmi instagram.com/lakelindenfarmersmarket lakelindenmarket@gmail.com

Join KBIC Promise Neighborhoods for a EPIC FESTIVAL   August 31st from 3:00p – 6:00p Niiwin Akeaa Center   FREE EVENT – Bounce Houses, Games, Dunk Tank, Balloon Artist, Food   Any questions call Heather 906-353-6623 Ext 4302

Stopping Financial Exploitation & Scams – Co-sponsored by the KBIC Elder Nutrition Program, Michigan Department of Attorney General, and Michigan Adult Protective Services.   Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 Ojibwa Senior Center 9:30am – Professionals working with senior citizens and vulnerable adults 1:30pm – General Public   To register for the training, please call the KBIC Elder Nutrition Program 906-353-6096   Learn how to spot signs of financial abuse and common scams that target senior citizens and vulnerable adults, what you can do to stop abuse and scams, and what resources are available to help.

Let’s learn about MUSHROOMS – Learn about local mushrooms with mushroom expert Angie!   Baraga county residents are invited to Join us for a two-day mushroom education event to learn about identifying, harvesting, and enjoying local wild mushrooms.   Day 1 – Classroom day, September 2, 2026 – Ojibwa Senior Citizens Center – Will learn about mushroom identification, harvesting safety, and nutritional benefits! Day 2 – Guided field hunt, September 3, 2026 – Location TBD – Join Angie to explore local forests and practice identifying mushrooms.   Attend either session or join for both! Registration required.  Limited seats available!  Both