22nd Annual Chicken Barbecue June 7
May 31, 2009
Hancock – The 22nd Annual Chicken Barbecue will be hosted by the Quincy/Franklin/Hancock Township Fire Department on Sunday, June 7 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Quincy Fire Hall on U.S. 41 in Hancock.
Tickets are $9 and are available from department members or at the door.
Take outs will be available. All proceeds go to the Fire Department.
Pig Roast June 6
May 31, 2009
Amasa – A Pig Roast to benefit the Amasa Volunteer Fire Department will be held on Saturday, June 6 beginning at 2 p.m. at the Horse Shoe Bar in Amasa.
Great Lakes Walk, Paddle and Roll June 6
May 31, 2009
Big Bay – The Great Lakes Walk, Paddle and Roll will begin on Saturday, June 6 at noon with a 5 mile paddle around Lake Independence in Big Bay.
Join the supporters and staff of Save the Wild U.P., Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve and Freshwater Future in this fundraising event to support environmental outreach and educational activities.
Other events for the summer include and orienteering event on July 12 in Big Bay and a biking event in Marquette in August.
Paddle Expo 2009 June 6-7
May 31, 2009
Negaunee – Paddle Expo 2009 will be held on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day on Teal Lake in Negaunee.
This is a free opportunity to try the sport of kayaking.
Tribute to Military Special Exhibit and Open Houe June 6
May 31, 2009
Crystal Falls – A “Tribute to Military” Special Exhibit and Open House will be held on Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.. at Harbor House Museum in Crystal Falls.
The military exhibit will remain on display through July 4.
Car Seat Clinic June 6
May 31, 2009
Hancock – A Car Seat Clinic will be held on Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Portage Health, 500 Campus Drive in Hancock.
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will check your child's car seat to make sure it is the right seat for your child and is installed correctly.
The child, car seat, car and parent or caregiver must be present.
For more information, call Portage Health's Community Health Department at 483-1149.
American Cancer Society Relay for Life June 19-20
May 31, 2009
Ishpeming – An American Cancer Society Relay for Life will be held on Friday, June 19 through Saturday, June 20 at the Al Quaal Recreation Area in Ishpeming.
The event will begin with a survivors lap at 7:30 p.m. A luminaria ceremony will begin at 9:30 p.m.
This overnight event is teams of eight to fifteen people, camping out for the night and taking turns walking around a track to raise money for the fight against cancer.
For more information, call 282-4657.
Crossroads Challenge Trail Run June 6
May 30, 2009
Sands – The Crossroads Challenge Trail Run will be held on Saturday, June 6 beginning at 9 a.m. at Blueberry Ridge Ski Trail on M-553 in Sands.
The event will feature at 1 mile fun run, a 5K run/walk and a 12K run.
Entrance fee is #23. Participants will receive a t-shirt and there will be many door prizes.
All proceeds will go toward supporting Crossroads Christian Academy.
For more information, call Amy St. Germain at 362-2695 or marqwof@yahoo.com.
65th Anniversary of D-Day Presentation June 5
May 30, 2009
Marquette – A 65th Anniversary of D-Day presentation will be offered on Friday, June 5 at 7 p.m. at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans Chapel in Marquette.
Jim and Loraine Koski will offer a look back is history in celebration of the 65th Anniversary of D-Day. They will share stories of local veterans who were participants.
A suggested $5 donation is being asked. For more information, call 226-3571.
U.P. Kids With Diabetes and Family Support Network Gathering June 5
May 30, 2009
Marquette – The U.P. Kids With Diabetes and Family Support Network will have a get-together on Friday, June 5 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette.
Kids get to play and parents get to talk.
Snacks and low-carb beverages will be available.
Perennial Flower and Shrub Sale June 5-6
May 30, 2009
L'Anse – A Perennial Flower and Shrub Sale will be held on Friday, June 5 from 5 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Meadowbrook Arena in downtown L'Anse
Relay For Life Bake Sale June 5
May 30, 2009
Negaunee – A Relay for Life Bake Sale will be held on Friday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee.
The event is being sponsored by the Eastwood Nursing Center Relay for Life Team. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.
WIC Clinic June 5
May 30, 2009
K.I. Sawyer – The Marquette County Health Department will offer a WIC Clinic on Friday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Early Headstart Building, 201 Ventura in Sawyer Village.
To schedule an appointment, call 475-7846.
Keweenaw Brewgrass Concert June 4
May 30, 2009
Lake Linden – A Keweenaw Brewgrass Concert will be held on Thursday, June 4 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Houghton County Historical Society Heritage Center on First Street in Lake Linden.
Keweenaw Brewgrass is a lively five piece band playing bluegrass music. Meet the band following event.
Admission is $5 and only 300 seats are available. All proceeds go to the Houghton County Historical Society.
Babysitter Training Course June 4-5
May 30, 2009
Marquette – The Marquette American Red Cross will offer a Babysitter's Training for Youth on Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. each day at the Marquette American Red Cross Office.
The cost of the class is $45 with scholarships available. Space is limited and advanced registration and payment is required.
For more information, call the Red Cross at 228-3659.
Blood Pressure Clinic in Houghton June 4
May 30, 2009
Houghton – Keweenaw Home Health and Hospice will offer a free blood pressure clinic on Thursday, June 4 from 11:30 a.m. to noon at the Douglas House and from 1 to 1:30 p.m. at Heritage Manor in Houghton.
The public is welcome.
Blood Pressure Clinic in Hancock June 4
May 30, 2009
Hancock – Keweenaw Home Health and Hospice will offer a free blood pressure clinic on Thursday, June 4 from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. at LakeView Manor in Hancock.
The public is welcome.
Bereavement Luncheon June 9
May 30, 2009
Hancock – Keweenaw Home Nursing and Hospice will host a Bereavement Luncheon on Tuesday, June 9 at noon at the Waterfront Restaurant in Hancock.
The luncheon is open to anyone seeking grief support fellowship and education. No pre-registration is required.
For more information call Kim at 337-5700. Do not grieve alone. KHNH Bereavement Support and Grief Support groups are open to anyone seeking support.
WIC Clinic June 4
May 30, 2009
Negaunee – The Marquette County Health Department will offer a WIC clinic on Thursday, June 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the health department, 184 U.S. 41 in Negaunee.
To schedule an appointment, call 475-7846.
Storm Spotter Training June 3
May 30, 2009
Eagle River – The National Weather Service will offer Storm Spotter Training on Wednesday, June 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Keweenaw County Courthouse in Eagle River.
The presentation is free and open to the public. No advance registration is required.
Learn why storm spotters are are so vitally important to the weather warning process, how to become a weather spotter, and how to submit reports to the National Weather Service.
The program is also open to general weather enthusiasts who want to learn more about the weather.
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