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August 3

• Keweenaw ATV Club monthly meeting, 7 p.m. Hubbell VFW. If you adopt a section of trail, please be at this meeting. They will also discuss old and new projects and talk about the picnic.

• Musical Monday, 7 p.m. Keweenaw Heritage Center at St. Anne’s 25725 Scott Street, Calumet. Tonight’s music is by Cathy Isaacson & the Back Road Boys.

• Roll with us!, Outdoor skate session 7-9 p.m. Laurn Grove Park, Hancock. Join Keweenaw Roller Derby for a monthly community outdoor skate session this summer! Meet at the Hancock Laurn Grove Rink and skate together. This is a casual, social community skate. Just good vibes, fresh air, and a fun way to spend a summer evening.

August 4

• Blood Drive, Hancock. The UP Regional Blood Center is holding a Blood Drive at UP Health System-Portage Hancock Clinic from noon – 4 p.m. Walk ins welcome. for more information, contact 906-483-1392.

• Suicide Grief Support Group, 5:30 p.m. A grief support group for those ages 18 and older who have lost someone to suicide meets the first Tuesday of every month from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Call Ann Marie at 353-4506 or email annmarie.amsler@kbic-nsn.gov, or Carmen at 338- 2421 for information and to register.

• Covington Pavilion Concert, 7 p.m. Tonight, Chad Borgan and the Collective. Covington concerts are free. If it rains, the performance will be moved into the adjacent multipurpose building.

• Mohawk Park Concert, 6-8 p.m. Tonight, Jack Jollif

August 5

• Keweenaw County Historical Society Program, 7 p.m. Keweenaw National Historical Park Visitor Center, 5th St. Calumet. “Copper and Courage: Keweenaw County in the Civil War.” KNHP Ranger Lynette Webber reviews Keweenaw County’s links to the Civil War, including how one early mine agent/former Copper Harbor resident later was suspected as a mastermind behind the Lincoln assassination.

August 7

• ‘Adventures at Eagle Harbor Light Station,’ a Keweenaw County Historical Society program, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eagle Harbor Light Station. Celebrate National Lighthouse Day and join us for activities and lectures throughout the day. Suggested donation: $8.00. See keweenawhistory.org/events for details and updates.

• City of Hancock Garage Sale, 705 Franklin St. 3 – p.m. Electronics, Desks, School supplies. All must go.

August 8

• White Pine Mine Reunion, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Registration from 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., at White Pine American Legion. BBQ, Hot dogs and desserts. Side dishes are always appreciated. Call Jim “Cookie” Cook for more information, 715-551-0887.

• City of Hancock Garage Sale, 705 Franklin St. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Electronics, Desks, School supplies. All must go.

August 12

• UP Wild Wilderness Walk, 7 p.m. Gardeners Creek Nature Trail (Gather at the Calumet Waterworks parking lot). The Wilderness Walks are opportunities to connect with God and each other in an outdoor natural setting. Each walk has a leader who will guide the walk and stop along the way for readings and reflection. The walks are appropriate for all ages, including families and children. No religious affiliation is necessary. Everyone is welcome,

August 16

• Loss of a Spouse Seminar. 1:30 – 3: p.m. Bethany Baptist Church, Dollar Bay. One of the most agonizing heartbreaks is the death of a spouse -- a complete life change. For more information, call Bethany Baptist Church, 906-482-6940, or visit bbcinchrist.org/griefshare

August 18

• Omega House Summer Concert, 7 p.m. Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran Church in Houghton. This annual tradition features an exceptional group of local musicians who generously donate their talents in support of Omega House. The evening will include a delightful blend of jazz, light opera, folk, and popular music, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Admission is a suggested $10 donation

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