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Grant applications accepted HANCOCK — The Portage Health Auxiliary welcomes grant request applications. The Auxiliary is a non-profit group funded by sales at the gift shop at UPHealth System in Hancock. The mission is to improve the health and well-being of the elderly and youth in the counties of Keweenaw, Houghton, Baraga, and Ontonagon and applications should reflect this mission. All requests must be made on forms available at the gift shop. An instruction sheet is attached to the application. If you have questions please email Barb Worrall, president, at ...

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Baroque concerts in May DOLLAR BAY — Keweenaw Historical Music and Esky Baroque will join forces to present CONCERTOGANZA!, a series of concerts featuring the Bach Concerto for Four Harpsichords. Two performances are scheduled. The Keweenaaw concert is at 3 p.m. May 2, at the CC Suzuki Association, 23415 Granite Ave. in Dollar Bay. The final concert is at 7 p.m., May 16 at St. Joseph and St. Patrick Church, 709 1st Ave S, Escanaba. Admission is free, though donations will be accepted at each event.

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Spring Festival in Gay GAY — Join the Gay VFD Auxiliary Spring Festival Craft Show, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. May 2 at the Gay Community Hall. They have a great line-up of crafters for this show. Due to overwhelming response of the community, they have expanded the show to include vendor tables inside as well as outside along with East Fork Pasty and the Bagel Bus. Inside there will be a bake sale with cold beverages and coffee.Come join in the fun and pick up a gift for Mother's Day or any other special occasion. If you have any questions or more information call Sondi at 906-369-5335.

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Kindergarten registration DOLLAR BAY — Dollar Bay's Kindergarten Registration is open! The fun Kindergarten Round-Up is set for 2:15 p.m. Friday. Go to the school website: dbschools.us, and find the registration form under the Parents tab. Keweenaw Sportsmen's meeting AHMEEK — The Calumet Keweenaw Sportsmen's Club will host its April membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Ahmeek Fire Hall, 13 Vivian Street. The meeting will begin with a period of social interaction followed by a meal and general club business. The guest speaker has not yet been confirmed, however it ...

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County Board to meet Tuesday HOUGHTON —The Houghton County Board of Commissioners regular monthly meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., Tues. April 14, in the Circuit Courtroom, located on the third floor of the Houghton County Courthouse. Among several the items to be addressed are updates from the Jail Committee, as well a review of a resolution affirming cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

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HOUGHTON — Michigan Technological University will be hosting a reception for work from student artists at Rozsa Art Galleries on Friday. “Beyond the Frame” will be taking a look at student art from the Art of Site and Scenic and Entertainment Design classes at Michigan Tech. Visual and ...