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October 27

• Blood Pressure Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. Baragaland Senior Citizens Center, 6 N. Main St. L’Anse

October 28

• Baragaland Senior Citizens Meal, 11:30 a.m. -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.

• Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry, noon, Sacred Heart Church, Calumet. A free drive through event at Sacred Heart Church Calumet serving up to 300 households with fresh produce, dairy, grains and other staple food items. No appointments; no payments; no income verification required.

Watch for signs on US 41 and Lake Linden Ave. to follow entry and exit of drive through event.

• Blood Pressure Wednesdays, noon, Green Hill Manor, 106 S 6th St. L’Anse.

October 29

• Spanish for Beginners, 1:30 p.m. Portage Lake District Library. Whether you joined us before or are brand new to Spanish, ¡todos son bienvenidos! (everyone is welcome!). We learn Spanish in a fun and natural way through music, movement, stories, and conversation--sin estrés (without stress). No prior experience is needed.

• Lecture on Writing Communities, 4:30 – 6 p.m. Van Pelt Librrary (MTU) or online. Join Rehema Marie Clarken to hear how writing a book can turn strangers into a community and how writing acquaintances find a common point of connection to deepen their friendships through publishing.

Her recent book, “A Hundred Thousand Hopes: Stories on the Power of Prayer” is a collection of personal stories, essays, and poems from 27 authors from around the world. Each shares a different perspective when reflecting on how to navigate the struggles of life.

Rehema will discuss how writing communities encourage members to share in new creative ways.

Join in person (refreshments and Halloween Candy served) or online at https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/85491313685

October 30

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

• CLK Haunted House, 6-9 p.m. George Gipp Arena, Laurium. Calumet High School students are putting on their annual Haunted House at the George Gipp Arena. Bring your friends and family for a spooky scare to celebrate Halloween!

October 31

• Safe House, 2-4 p.m. Walker Lawn, MTU campus. SafeHouse is an annual trick-or-treating even where kids from the local community come to the Michigan Tech campus to trick-or-treat and participate in a variety of fun Halloween activities!

• Coat the Copper Country Distribution, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church Hall in L’Anse.

• CLK Haunted House, 6-9 p.m. George Gipp Arena, Laurium. Calumet High School students are putting on their annual Haunted House at the George Gipp Arena. Bring your friends and family for a spooky scare to celebrate Halloween!

• Lift Bridge Literary Society Meeting, 12:30 p.m. Portage Lake District Library. The Lift Bridge Literary Society will meet to discuss books recommended by members. New members are welcome.

November 1

• Spaghetti Dinner, noon- 5 p.m. Holy Family Catholic Church, South Range noon – 5 p.m. Adults are $12, children are $6 and under 6 years old are free. Take-outs available!

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