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August 29

• Hancock Tori, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Quincy Green. The Hancock Tori features fresh local produce and baked goods, along with handmade crafts, each Saturday from 10 until 1 at Quincy Green.

• L’Anse Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. – noon, Meadowbrook Park. The weekly L’Anse Farmers Market features fresh local produce and baked goods at the pavilion at Meadowbrook Park.

• Calumet Farmer’s Market, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Agassiz Park, Calumet. The Calumet Farmers Market at Agassiz Park offers fresh produce, baked goods and local crafts.

• Steam Train Rides noon-4 p.m. Houghton County Historical Museum, 53102 Hwy M-26 Lake Linden. Take a ride on the historic steam train at the Houghton County Museum each Saturday between noon and 4:00. Adults $6, students $4, ages 3,4 $3, under 3 free.

• Bob Hiltunen Benefit, Doors open at 6 p.m. Music at 7 p.m. Range Snowmobile Club, Atlantic Mine. Acts include Suffer no Fools, Wilt, Coyote and Isle Royale Mining Co. $5.

• Heartache Tonight, Eagles tribute, 7:30 p.m. Calumet Theatre.

August 31

• Musical Monday, 7 p.m. Keweenaw Heritage Center at St. Anne’s, Calumet. Season Finale: Favorite and Surprises. Admission by donation to the roof fund.

• Baragaland Senior Citizens Meal, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Green Hill Manor. Senior meals brought to you by Baragaland Senior Citizens. Meals are served from 11:30am to 12:30pm at the Green Hill Manor in L’Anse. Suggested donation of $5 for 60+ and $6.50 for under 60. All meals include milk or water and bread and butter. Please leave a message at least one day before the meal is served for accurate preparation. Phone: (906) 524-5450

September, 1

• Blood Pressure Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. Baragaland Senior Citizens Center

• Houghton Farmer’s Market 3-6 p.m. Houghton Downtown Pier.

• Mohawk Park Concert, 6-8 p.m. US 41, Mohawk. Tonight, Greenstone Runners.

September 2

• Inter-Lutheran Seminary. The fall semester starts on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Daily classes include Christian Dogmatics II, Eschatology, Gospel of Mark, Genesis, Evangelism, Churches, Sects & Isms and Daniel. The Monday night class will be the Acts of the Apostles and starts on Sept. 14, at 916 Pine Street, Hancock and also available online. If you are interested in taking a class, email cilseminary@ilseminary.com or call 906-482-3337. All are welcome!

September 5

Join us on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for the final sale for the Gay VFD Auxiliary Bazaar & Sales. There are many new items and markdowns, 50% off most items priced at a dollar or more, excluding books and jewelry. Fizz Dirty Soda Company will be serving up delicious drinks and East Fork Pasty will offer ready to eat and frozen take out pasties. We’ll still have our free will donation lunch available for you to enjoy as well. Come join in the fun, have lunch and take home some good deals.

September 10

• Better Together will meet on Thursday, September 10 at 9:30 at Zion Lutheran Church at 400 Ingot Street in Hancock.  The speaker will be Maura Leinonen and her topic will be, “Joyfully Following Jesus.”  Special music will be provided by Kristin Kytta of Chassell.  All area women are invited to attend this fun and inspiring event. A brunch will be served and there is a 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

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