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July 29 • Keweenaw County Historical Society Program, 7 p.m. Eagle Harbor Community Building. "Researchers Bring Forgotten Underground Mines into a 3D Future." MTU Assoc. Prof. Tim Scarlett and his team explore new possible futures for old underground mines. Suggested donation: $5.00. • Walk Thru Food Pantry. The next Community Action Agency Walk Thru Food Pantry is scheduled from 1 - 3 p.m. at the CAA Distribution Center 310 E Sharon Avenue, Houghton. Bring your own box. • Summer Slam Concert Series, 7 p.m. Houghton Downtown Pier. Tonight featuring Keweenaw Brewgrass July ...

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July 27 • Western UP Board of Health Monthly Meeting. 6 p.m. (EDT) Bessemer. The regular monthly meeting of the Western U.P. Board of Health will be held at 6:00 p.m. (EST) on Monday, July 27, at Western U.P. Health Department, 210 N. Moore Street, Bessemer. The meeting will also be available to attend via Google Meet. Information on connecting to this meeting can be found on the health department’s website, www.wuphd.org. • Musical Mondays Concert Series, 7 p.m. The Heritage Center at St. Anne's, Calumet. Tonight's program is "Sacred Choral" by the St. Paul Lutheran Choir with ...

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July 24 • Houghton High School Alumni Association 'Canopy Cookout,' 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Festival Foods in Houghton. EnjoybVollwerth Hot Dogs & Pepsi products. Tickets for the August 1st Pancake Breakfast will be available, come join us and see our brand new canopy! • Historic Finnish Heritage Church Open House, 2 - 8 p.m. Historic Suomi Church, 501 Reservation St. Hancock. Come explore our historic 1889 Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Church Building and learn how we're restoring this community landmark for generations to come. • Lake Linden Farmer's Market, 3 - 6 p.m. Lake Linden ...

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July 25 • Beginner Fishing Clinic 1 p.m. Seneca Lake Park. The Calumet-Keweenaw Sportsmen’s Club and Keweenaw National Historical Park present two Beginner Fishing Clinics at Keweenaw County’s Seneca Lake Park. Sessions run from 9 a.m. until noon, and 1 - 4 p.m. These family-friendly events offer a welcoming introduction to fishing, with all supplies provided. Whether you’re hoping to reel in your first catch or want to learn the basics, these clinics are the perfect opportunity. Registration is required - email cksportsmensclub@gmail.com to secure your spot. Children under 16 ...

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July 23 • Hancock Farmer's 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. • Behind the Fence: WWI and the Waterfront, 6:30 p.m. at Quincy Smelter. During World War I, the Quincy Smelter was secured and its workers vetted for national security passes. Meet at the Quincy Smelter parking lot. Participants will remain outside of smelter buildings and are required to wear hard hats while inside the smelter fence. Closed-toe shoes are recommended. Only task-trained service animals are ...

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July 18 • Swedetown Kids Fishing Tournament, 9:30 a.m. Swedetown Pond. The Calumet-Keweenaw Sportsmen's Club will host the 21st Annual Kid's Fishing Derby at Swedetown Pond. Fishing will be open between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. with prizes and lunch to follow. This is a fun and free event designed for children 16 years or younger, however parents, grandparents, older siblings, and significant others are all welcome to participate, assist, and/or observe. Prizes will be awarded for the largest fish in several categories, and for the smallest fish. There will be other prizes, as well as ...