Students thinking about attending FinnU in the fall of 2018 are invited to Finlandia Preview Day, which is Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event includes tours, key one-on-one meetings with Finlandia officials and more! Plus, one lucky attendee will win a $500 scholarship. Students …
Read More »A Newly Established Community Wellness and Outdoor Recreation Fund is Available
Hancock, Michigan – The Portage Health Foundation Community Wellness and Outdoor Recreation Endowment Advisory Committee of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) is now accepting applications for its annual granting cycle. The fund, combined with additional support by the Portage Health Foundation, has made available $60,000.00 for local organizations for this …
Read More »Crave 21 Being Offered For Local Middle School Students & Parents
[Hancock, MI] The Portage Health Foundation and Dial Help Community Support & Outreach Center are pleased to offer the four-county community middle school students with an opportunity to participate in the Crave 21 Challenge presented by Rise Together. This event is in an effort to collaborate and work preventatively to …
Read More »Growing Calumet Company Hiring Dozens Of New Employees
Good paying jobs are available at one of the nation’s leading electronic manufacturers right here in Houghton County. Calumet Electronics has been operating at the same location for a half century and are experiencing massive growth as a producer of printed circuit boards (PCB’s). Vice President and Chief Operating Officer …
Read More »Keweenaw Point Phase 2 Ribbon Cutting Thursday
Join the Copper Harbor Trails Club and staff from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources on Thursday, October 5th for the official ribbon cutting for Phase 2 of the Keweenaw Point Trail Project – Keweenaw, Michigan. While the official ribbon cutting will be held at High Rock Bay at 2 …
Read More »41st annual Poor Artists Sale-Booth Applications Available
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 …
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