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August 17 • Musical Monday, 7 p.m. Keweenaw heritage Center at St. Anne's. Tonights music by the Home Choir Acappella singers, under the direction of Susie Byykkonen. Admission by donation to the roof fund. August 18 • Stuff the backpacks, 9 a.m. - noon, Salvation Army, Hancock. Volunteers are needed to fill backpacks with school supplies. The backpacks will be given to local students at no charge through the Angel Mission Backpack program. Please email if you are able to help, angelmission49931@gmail.com. • Omega House Summer Concert, 7 p.m. Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran ...

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August 14 • Cornish Tea with Keweenaw Kernewek, 2 - 4 p.m. Keweenaw Heritage Center at St. Anne's. You are invited to a Cornish Teal located downstairs in the Langseth Sandstone Hall Keweenaw Heritage Center at the intersection of Scott St. and 5th St. in Calumet. Tickets $10, sold at Copper World or Kenewek members or at the door if available. • Canal Rock, 6-9 p.m. Porvoo Park, Hancock. Tonight's free concert features Back TRAXX. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on, and enjoy. August 15 • Steam Train Rides, noon - 4 p.m. Houghton County Historical Museum, Lake Linden. Take a ...

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August 12 • UP Wild Wilderness Walk, 7 p.m. Gardeners Creek Nature Trail (Gather at the Calumet Waterworks parking lot). The Wilderness Walks are opportunities to connect with God and each other in an outdoor natural setting. Each walk has a leader who will guide the walk and stop along the way for readings and reflection. The walks are appropriate for all ages, including families and children. No religious affiliation is necessary. Everyone is welcome. • Gas Train Rides, noon - 4 p.m. Houghton County Historical Museum, M-26 Lake Linden. Take a ride on the gas train at the ...

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August 10 • Senior Citizens Meal, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Green Hill Manor in L'Anse. Senior meals brought to you by Baragaland Senior Citizens. Meals are served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Green Hill Manor in 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 • Musical Monday, 7 p.m. Keweenaw Heritage Center at St. Anne's. Piano recital of Finnish classical music with Kathleen Alatalo-Arten. ...

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August 8 • White Pine Mine Reunion, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Registration from 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., at White Pine American Legion. BBQ, Hot dogs and desserts. Side dishes are always appreciated. Call Jim "Cookie" Cook for more information, 715-551-0887. • City of Hancock Garage Sale, 705 Franklin St. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Electronics, Desks, School supplies. All must go. • Gem and Mineral Show, 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Hancock Middle School. The annual Copper Country Rock and Mineral Club Gem and Mineral Show will be held at a new location: the Hancock Middle School. An array of vendors will have ...

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August 6 • Downtown Houghton Concert Series, 7 p.m. Ray Kestner Waterfront Park. Tonight, enjoy classic rock from Rewind. There is no charge. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Kids can play at Chutes and Ladders nearby. • Chassell Heritage Center Program, 7 p.m. Tonight, "Birding in the Keweenaw." Free admission, Chassell Heritage Center 42373 Hancock St. Chassell • Hancock Farmer's Market 2-6 p.m. Quincy Green • Opening reception, Copper Country Community Arts Center, 6-7:30 p.m. The opening reception of the monthlong art exhibition, "Reboot: Paintings by Clyde Mikkola" ...