October 6

• The Keweenaw Land Trust invites its members and community members alike to its Annual Meeting at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock. A social hour will begin at 5:45 p.m., with pizza and dessert provided by KLT. Beverages will be available for purchase from 5th & Elm. The formal meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., featuring highlights from the past year, a look ahead to upcoming projects, and the election of new Directors to KLT’s Board.

All are welcome–whether you’ve been a supporter for years, just joined, or want to learn more about what membership means and how to get involved in local land conservation. For more information, visit www.keweenawlandtrust.org or contact info@keweenawlandtrust.org.

• Community Dance, 6-9 p.m. Finnish American Heritage Center. The Finnish American Folk School will host a Community Dance will music by the Backroom Boys. Dance lessions at 6 p.m. damce starts at 7 p.m. $8 at the door, under 18 free.

• Ontonagon Blood Drive, 2 – 5 p.m. Eagles Clue, 314 Quartz St. Ontonagon. The U.P. Regional Blood Center will hold a blood drive at the Ontonagon Eagles Hall. To learn more or to make an appointment, contact the UPRBC at 906-449-1450. Walk-ins are welcome.

• Free soup Supper, 6 p.m. Mission United Church, Pelkie. Mission United Church invites the public to a free chili soup supper on Friday at 6 pm. Breads, desserts and beverages will also be served.

• Neighbor’s Table Community Meal. The monthly Neighbor’s Table community meal will be served at Faith Lutheran Church in Calumet between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., with takeouts available between 6:30 and 7 p.m.. All are welcome, at no charge.

November 8

• Fourth annual Hunter’s Ball, 7-11 p.m Range Lounge, South Range. Sponsored by South Range 4th of July committee. Live music by Slick Nickel, $5 cover charge. 50/50 and gift basket drawings. All proceeds go to South Range 4th of July festivities.

• Gear Swap, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Houghton High School. The Copper Country Ski Tigers are holding a used outdoor gear swap. Buy and sell outdoor gear – bikes, kayaks, canoes, camping gear, skis, snowboards and outdoor clothing or any other item for the silent sport enthusiast. Drop off items to be sold Saturday from 8:30 to 11:15 a.m. Sale begins at 11:30 for current Ski Tigers and noon for the general public. Unsold items and commission checks are to be picked up from 2-3 p.m. There is a 20% percent commission, with a $150 maximum commission, charged on all items sold. All proceeds support the Copper Country Ski Tigers race teams.

• Holiday Decorations with a Side of Rummage Sale 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Portage Lake United Church across from MTU Admin Bldg. A portion of the proceeds supports Copper Country Angel Mission. Start your holiday decorating and treasure hunting ! You’ll find beautiful holiday decorations alongside a fantastic rummage sale.