Our July Monthly Meeting will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on 7/07/2025. 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.
Copper Range Historical Society is having its 36th Annual Member Dinner & Meeting on Wednesday, July 9, at Grace Lutheran, Hwy M-26, South Range. Program by Jim Kurtti titled “Sauna: Everything Old is New Again.” Meal features Krupps pasties, coleslaw, and dessert. Tickets $10.00. Available at the museum during open hours or from Janet Kokko at 906-482-2368. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Members and public invited.
Wednesday, July 9th Red Jacket Readers book club discussion of The Frozen River, by Ariel Lawhon 6:30 – 7:30 pm Calumet Public Library – Community Room Open to the Public The Frozen River In Maine, 1789, when the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell. Her diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit community. Clever, layered, and subversive, Ariel Lawhon’s
Dollar Bay Preschool registration is open! Children who will be 4 years old by September 1 are eligible to be a part of this outstanding program. The Dollar Bay Preschool follows the school year calendar, from the second week of September through the first week of June, and class is in session 8:25-3:30 Monday through Thursday each week, with free breakfast, snack, and lunch provided every day. Interested parents can simply go to the Dollar Bay-Tamarack City School website for the links to register. Local 4-year-olds are welcome to join this wonderful Great Start Readiness Program, but there is a cap, so register
“Better Together” will meet on Thursday, July 10 at 9:30 at the Zion Lutheran Church on Ingot Street in Hancock. The speaker will be Andrea Morse of Chassell. Her topic will be, “Distant.” All area women are cordially invited to attend this fun and inspiring event. The goal of the gathering is to bring women together to find friendship, support and encouragement. A brunch will be served and there is suggested donation of $10. All proceeds over the cost of the event will be donated to local charities. To reserve a spot, call Barb Worrall at 906-523-4445 or email judyusitalo@hotmail.com For
Baraga County Chamber of Commerce BINGO Every Second Thursday of each month 6:00 pm – early bird 4:30p Whirl-I-Gig, 15850 Whirl-I-Gig Road, L’Anse Win Cash – Low Entry Fee
77th Copper Country Strawberry Festival Events Friday, July 11, 2025 9:00am – 9pm Serving Strawberry Shortcake along with various Food Vendors 10:00am – 8:00pm Over 70 Outdoor Arts Z& Crafts Vendors 12:00pm – 6:00pm Chassell Heritage Center Open House 3:30pm – 4:30pm Old Fashioned Cake Walk (in the Open Pavilion) By the Chassell Women’s Club 6:00 pm Children’s Parade in the Open Pavilion – Sponsored by Lou Ellyn Helman in Ron’s Memory 7:00 pm
77th Copper Country Strawberry Festival Events Saturday, July 12, 2025 9:00am – 4:00pm Serving Strawberry Shortcake along with various Food Vendors (or until sold out) 9:00am – 4:00pm Over 70 Outdoor Arts & Crafts Vendors 11:00am Strawberry Festival Parade (Registration 9:30am – 10:20am – No Entry Fee) Sponsored by DP Construction and LJJ Construction After Parade BBQ Chicken by Chassell Firefighters and First responders After Parade Live Music by “Lightning Ridge” in the open pavilion – Sponsored by
Shine the Light 4 Healthy Minds Keweenaw County 5K And Public Safety Day – Register by June 15th to be guaranteed a race t-shirt. Registration $30.0 July 12, 20235 at the Mohawk Park, Mohawk, MI KS4HM 5K Run & Walk 10:00 am (9:00am race packet pickup) Race Categories – 5k Run/Walk & Kid’s Dash ( Ages 8 and under) Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Public Safety Day Activities 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Free Hotdogs/Bouncy house/Play basketball with first responders/explore police cars and fire trucks/ and more
Wild Ones Native Plant Sale The Wild Ones Keweenaw chapter is offering a selection of over two dozen native plants to get you gardening for butterflies, birds, and pollinators. Visit the shop at keweenaw.wildones.org and place your order. You can then pick up your plants in Houghton. The deadline getting your plants is July 23. In addition to native classics like common milkweed, lance-leaf coreopsis and wild bergamot, Wild Ones is offering some species for the first time, including blue false indigo and western sunflower. Order now for the best selection.