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April 23 • KBIC Tribal Water Day, 9 a.m. -4:30 p.m., Ojibwa Casino Baraga. Join the KBIC Natural Resources Dept to learn how to care for and protect our water. There will be presentations, information tables, student posters and more. Lunch will be provided and everyone is invited to attend. April 24 • Blood Drive-Ontonagon. Noon - 4 p.m. Ontonagon Area School. This blood drive is sponsored by the U.P. Regional Blood Center. Located in the Health Science room at the GOISD CTE Building, 701 Parker Ave. Ontonagon. Walk-ins are welcome. • Neighbor's Table Community Meal, 5:30 - ...

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April 18 • UP Wild Gathering. 3 p.m. Eagle River Falls, gather at the Houghton Township Pavilion next to the Eagle River Museum. The UP Wild Gatherings are opportunities to connect with God and each other within our natural world. Each Gathering has a leader who will guide the participants through readings and reflection. The Gatherings are appropriate for all ages, including families and children. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary. • Kids Day in Hancock, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Quincy Green. Enjoy Kids Day in Downtown Hancock, with lots of fun family events and ...

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April 15 • Soup/Sandwich Luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. United Lutheran Church, L'Anse. United Lutheran Church, 21 Mesnard St. in L'Anse will host a soup and sandwich luncheon. Take-out orders will be available. Proceed will benefit the Educational Wing Roof and Window Repair Fund. April 16 • Blood Drive - Laurium. 3 - 6 p.m. The U.P. Regional Blood Center will host a blood drive at Aspirus Keweenaw in Laurium. Walk-ins are welcome. April 17 • Blood Drive - Houghton, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Memorial Union Building, MTU. The U.P. Regional Blood Center will host a blood drive in the MUB ...

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April 16 • Blood Drive - Laurium. 3 - 6 p.m. The U.P. Regional Blood Center will host a blood drive at Aspirus Keweenaw in Laurium. Walk-ins are welcome. April 17 • Blood Drive - Houghton, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Memorial Union Building, MTU. The U.P. Regional Blood Center will host a blood drive in the MUB ballroom at Michigan Tech. Walk-ins are welcome. April 18 • UP Wild Gathering. 3 p.m. Eagle River Falls, gather at the Houghton Township Pavilion next to the Eagle River Museum. The UP Wild Gatherings are opportunities to connect with God and each other within our natural world. ...

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April 14 • Spring Training Tuesdays 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Topic: Understanding Infant Crying. We’ll cover, How much do babies cry & what’s normal, will my baby ever stop crying? Understanding the stages of infant crying. This session features the Period of PURPLE Crying program, which helps parents and caregivers understand the normal — but sometimes frustrating—patterns of infant crying that can lead to overwhelm. The program also focuses on preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma through education and support. Bonus: Participants will receive a FREE app code to ...

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April 11 • Annual pancake breakfast fundraiser, 8 - 10 a.m. Pelkie Mennonite School, 11445 Kyro Road, Pelkie. Money raised will go to the local family of 4 year-old Roscoe Parker who was diagnosed with Burkitt Cell Leukemia Cancer, a rare and very aggressive form of cancer. Checks may be made to Pelkie Mennonite Church. • Waste reduction drive, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. MTU SDC, South Entrance Lot 22. Collect hard-to-recycle items, they will recycle them for free. Accepted items include empty deodorant tubes, all beauty products, socks, razors, dental products, and Tetra Pak containers. ...