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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. ...

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April 10 • Walker Arts and Humanities Center 40th Anniversary Open House 3 -6 p.m. Walker Arts and Humanities Building, Michigan Tech Campus. The MTU departments of Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts invite you to the Walker Arts & Humanities Center 40th Anniversary Open House. The event will feature displays, installations, live demos, and media presentations from both departments featuring the work of their diverse and accomplished faculty and students. Please join them for a tour of our facilities and a glimpse into the wide array of courses, research topics, resources, and ...

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April 9 •The Tapiola Apostolic Lutheran Church will host visiting ministers from Finland at 6 p.m. April 9 in Tapiola. The public is invited. • “Better Together” 9:30 Zion Lutheran Church, Hancock. Better Together will kick off the new season and the speaker will be Lois Weber and her topic will be, “Why Am I Here? It’s a God Thing.” Special music will be provided Lois’s husband, retired Pastor Weber. 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 ...

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April 8 • The Atlantic Mine Apostolic Lutheran Church will host visiting ministers from Finland at 6 p.m. April 8 in Atlantic Mine. The public is invited. • Free Soup Supper - Atlantic Mine. 3-6 p.m. Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Atlantic Mine offers a free supper on the second Wednesday of each month. All are invited to enjoy soup, bread, and a piece of fruit. A vegan option is available. April 9 •The Tapiola Apostolic Lutheran Church will host visiting ministers from Finland at 6 p.m. April 9 in Tapiola. The public is invited. • “Better Together” 9:30 Zion Lutheran ...