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September 24
• Community Dance 6-9 p.m. Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock. Sponsored by the Finnish American Folk School, live music provided by Tana and The Sugar Beats, with calling by Jim and Loretta McKinney. No experience necessary. Admission, $8 at the door, under 18 are free.
• Spanish for beginners. 1:30 p.m. Portage Lake District Library.
Whether you joined us before or are brand new to Spanish, everyone is welcome. We learn Spanish in a fun and natural way through music, movement, stories, without stress. No prior experience is needed. Classes meet Thursdays through Nov. 19 in the west end conference room of PLDL. For information call 916-262-1235.
• Hancock Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m. Quincy Green. The weekly Hancock Farmer’s Market offers fresh local produce, baked goods and handmade crafts at Quincy Green.
• Kids Construction Workshop, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Portage Lake District Library. Sponsored by Tree House Family Resources. This free hands-on family event will give children an opportunity to build, create, and have fun while learning new skills and exploring their creativity. Guided by a parent or caregiver, children will follow simple instructions to build their own wooden project. No advance registration is required. The workshop is designed for families with young children and their siblings.
September 25
• Lake Linden Farmer’s Market, 3-6 p.m. Lake Linden Park
• Neighbor’s Table Community Meal. The monthly Neighbor’s Table community meal will be served at Faith Lutheran Church, 26016 Depot St.in Calumet between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., with takeouts available between 6:30 and 7 p.m. All are welcome for fellowship, no charge.
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.
• 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.
• Shoe Distribution, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Copper Country Angel Mission, 423 5th St. Calumet. There are 125 pairs of adult men’s and women’s shoes that will be distributed in the Angel Mission’s parking lot, chairs will be available for fitting. If you know someone in need of shoes, please stop by!
• Hancock Tori, 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Quincy Green, Hancock. The Hancock Tori features fresh local produce and baked goods, along with handmade crafts.
September 29
• Copper Country Veterans Association meeting, 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 186 in Hancock. All veterans are welcome. For more information, call 906-482-3781.
October 2
• First Friday – join the Copper Country Associated Artists for an evening of fun and a free art project to take home. 6-8 p.m. at the CCAA Gallery, 117 5th St. 906-337-1252 or ccaartists.org
October 5
• The Keweenaw ATV club monthly meeting is Monday Oct. 5 at the Hubbell VFW.
October 8
• Better Together will meet on Thursday, October 8 at 9:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church on 400 Ingot Street in Hancock. The speaker will be Duffy Lepisto, who will share touching stories about ministering to people in Mexico over the past year. Special music will be provided by Carol Jones of Calumet. 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 please call Barb Worrall at 906-523-4445 or email judyusitalo@hotmail.com by Tuesday, Oct. 6.