Hancock- Artist booth applications are available for the 41st annual Poor Artists Sale. The Poor Artists Sale is a juried art fair and will be held at the CLK Gymnasium in Calumet on Saturday, December 2. Artists who would like to apply for a booth space should pick up an …
Read More »NAMI Keweenaw Area Calls On Everyone To Get “Into Mental Health”
The first full week of October every year is Mental Illness Awareness Week, providing an opportunity to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for equal care. One in five adults experiences mental illness problems every year and 50 percent of chronic mental illness begins by age 14. …
Read More »Michigan Tech Hosts Woodchuck Games
Michigan Tech’s School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science hosted Iowa State Saturday at Alberta Village for an event known as the Woodchuck Games, where students from both schools got the chance to showcase there abilities as they learned proper ax swinging and sawing techniques. MTU Forestry Club President …
Read More »4th Annual Ride Against Abuse To Fight Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and one way to help bring an end to this problem is to go for a ride. The 4th annual Ride Against Abuse takes place this evening, hosted by the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home. Executive Director of the shelter Mary Niemela says the …
Read More »Archery Hunting Resources Available
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDNR/bulletins/1b9fa93 Current/Upcoming Seasons Deer Season Dates Early Archery: Oct. 1 through Nov. 14, 2017 Late Archery: Dec. 1, 2017 through Jan. 1, 2018 Regular Firearm: Nov. 15 through Nov. 30 Muzzleloading Zone 1: Dec. 1 through Dec. 10 Zone 2: Dec. 1 through Dec. 10 Zone 3: Dec. 1 through …
Read More »Enrichment Programming Starts Next Week at Finnish American Heritage Center
Finland’s going to celebrate its 100th birthday later this year, and what better present than to learn to speak their language? Or, how about learning a traditional Finnish handcraft or exploring modern-day Finland?Answers to any or all of these questions can be found by enrolling in a community enrichment class …
Read More »Youth Advisory Council Announces Fall Granting Cycle
Hancock, Michigan – The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) is now accepting applications for its fall granting cycle. $14,791 is available from the Kellogg Youth Fund for local organizations benefiting youth in grades 6-12. To be considered, grant applications must be submitted to the KCF …
Read More »Local Hockey Officials Needed
There is a need for ice hockey officials in the local area. If you love the game, are willing to learn and have some skating ability, you are a prime candidate. You can find information regarding becoming an ice hockey official at michiganreferee.com. The steps needed are also listed on …
Read More »Come Volunteer At Canyon Falls
All are welcome to join Keweenaw National Historical Park and the Peter Wolfe Chapter of the North Country Trail Association at gorgeous Canyon Falls on Saturday, September 30th for National Public Lands Day. Meet at 1:00pm at the Canyon Falls Roadside Park 10 miles south of L’Anse on US-41. Volunteers …
Read More »Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education Ranks Michigan Tech in Top 15 Percent of U.S. Universities
The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education 2018 College Rankings has ranked Michigan Technological University in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide. Michigan Tech was ranked 155 of 1,054 institutions in the rankings released today. Among 275 Midwest colleges and universities, Michigan Tech ranked 33rd. Times Higher Education …
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