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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 ...

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July 15 • Gas Train Rides, noon- 4 p.m. Houghton County Historical Museum, Lake Linden. Take a ride on the gas train at the Houghton County Historical Museum in Lake Linden every Wednesday through September from noon until 4 p.m. Tickets are available at the museum - Adults $6; Students $4; 3-5 years old $3; under 3, free • Summer Slam Concert, 7 - 9 p.m. Houghton downtown pier. Tonight's music is by Bling Crosby. • Calumet Theatre Concert, 7:30. The Calumet Theatre's Summer Concert Series presents rockin' country with Chad Borgen and the Collective. There is no charge, but ...

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July 8 • Free soup supper, 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. • Summer Slam Concert Series. Houghton downtown pier, 7-9 p.m. Music by Split Shyft • Calumet Theatre Summer Concert. 7:30 p.m. The Calumet Theatre's Summer Concert Series presents classic rock from Rewind. There is no charge, but donations to the performers will be appreciated. July 9 • Performance in the Park, Copper Harbor, 7 p.m. Donny ...