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September 18

• Lake Linden Farmer’s Market, 3-6 p.m. Lake Linden Park

• World of Wine Tasting and Silent Auction, 7 p.m. Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock. Sponsored by Hancock Rotary. This annual event features wines from Retaggio Imports and is the biggest fundraising event for the Hancock Rotary Club, with proceeds going to local City of Hancock projects and Rotary International’s END POLIO NOW. Sample an amazing selection of international wines as you travel around the globe with this fun wine tasting. Small plate pairings by Gino’s restaurant. Dress in your fall finest and win prizes for best dressed. Tickets are available at Hancock City Hall and from any Hancock Rotarian.

September 19

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

• 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.

• Hymn Sing, 7 p.m. The Hancock First United Methodist Church is hosting an old fashioned Hymn Sing followed by an ice cream social. All are welcome! The Church is celebrating its 165th anniversary.

• Spaghetti Dinner. 2-5 p.m. Calumet Township Fire Department, 106 Red Jacket Road, Calumet. Pick up at the fire station on Mine Street, tickets $10

• Festival of nations, noon, Dee Stadium. In lieu of a parade, the festival will take place inside of Dee Stadium, located on the scenic Houghton waterfront. Featuring international food, live entertainment, cultural exhibits, family-friendly activities, and more.

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

September 20

• Let’s Eat Community Meal, 4 – 5:30 p.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chassell. The sponsor for this meal is the Chassell Lions Club. They will also provide the team to prepare and serve the meal. They plan a menu of Lasagna, home-made coleslaw, and rolls. Homemade pie and cake will be their dessert.

September 21

• Baragaland Senior Citizens Meal, 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Green Hill Manor, 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

• International Day of Peace Sing-along for Peach, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Portage Lake District Library, Community Room. Celebrate the International Day of Peace through music, community and hope. Bring your voice and your spirit of Peace. Community musicians and singers are welcome to join in. Together we’ll share songs of Peace, Unity and Friendship as we mark this global day dedicated to building a more peaceful world.

September 26

• ‘Cider at Central,’ a Keweenaw County Historical Society Program. Use an old-time cider press to make cider at Central Mine location. Harvest apples on site (dress for weeds and bring a ladder!) or bring your own, along with containers to bring cider home. Come anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Central Mine ‘doctor’s house’ on main road, off US-41 north of Phoenix to join in. Pack a picnic enjoy the hiking trails around this mining ghost town. Suggested donation: $5.00/adult, kids free

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