Community Calendar
Last updated July 2, 2022
The Copper Beacon Community Calendar is happy to share public events and meetings. Make submissions for the Community Calendar to me@joshuavissers.com or the Copper Beacon Facebook page.
For recurring events, check the weekly calendar.
Monday, July 4
Gay Sale and Bazaar
Noon to 3 p.m. at the Sherman Township Community Hall in Gay
The Gay Fire Department Auxiliary holds its annual fundraiser, the Sale and Bazaar, throughout the summer. We have amazing items, not just household and clothing items, but also the “Man Cave” and antiques. We receive many new items before every sale. Join us for a bite of lunch as well as shopping.
Tuesday, July 5
Aging In Place series - Gentle exercise
10:30 a.m. in the Portage Lake District Library Community Room and on Zoom
Susan Burack will demonstrate gentle exercise for seniors. The demonstration is free.
Burack has been leading gentle exercise classes in Houghton County for many years and has training in kinesiology, anatomy and physiology, yoga, tai chi, dance and dance therapy.
Gentle exercise classes are designed specifically for those who have some physical limitations. The forty-five-minute sessions are mostly chair based and focus on stretching and strengthening. Among other things, participants will learn how to minimize harm when falling, how to get out of a chair, and how to go up and down stairs.
Burack suggests that people who are uncertain about their ability to participate check with their doctor and come to observe a session.
Wednesday, July 6
Village of Calumet Master Plan Public Hearing
5:30 p.m. in the Village of Calumet Council Chambers
A public hearing is scheduled to receive input on the Village of Calumet Master Plan update. Public comments will be received in person during the public hearing or may be submitted in writing prior to the public hearing by emailing manager@villageofcalumet.com or mailing to 340 6th Street Calumet MI 49913. Written public comments will be received until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6.
More information and a PDF of the draft update are available at villageofcalumet.com/news.
Sunday, July 10
KUUF forum on Michigan’s “10 Cents a Meal” program
10:30 a.m. on Zoom
Providing healthy school lunches just got easier. Michigan's innovative 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids & Farm program provides schools, early childhood education centers and other organizations participating in USDA Child Nutrition programs with match incentive funding up to 10 cents per meal to purchase and serve Michigan-grown fruits, vegetables and legumes.
Come to the Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship's Zoom forum to find out how the 10 Cents a Meal program works, how it is currently being implemented across Michigan, and opportunities for expanding the program in the Western UP.
Presenter:
Melanie Wong MA, RDN is a Registered Dietitian and the Farm to Early Care and Education Specialist with Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities / She works to support Michigan's local food incentive program, 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids & Farms with communications and outreach support. Melanie attended Michigan State University, receiving her undergraduate degree in Dietetics and a minor in Sustainable Agriculture and Foods Systems. She also holds a Master’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences specializing in Dietetics from Western Michigan University.
Friday, July 15
Sunday, July 17
Portage Health Foundation Family BBQ
12 to 3 p.m. at Centennial Park in Chassell
The event will showcase many incredible projects PHF has funded in recent years, including a non-profit vendor expo, raffle prizes and free lunch for those who attend and more.
Saturday, July 23
Gay Sale and Bazaar
Noon to 3 p.m. at the Sherman Township Community Hall in Gay
The Gay Fire Department Auxiliary holds its annual fundraiser, the Sale and Bazaar, throughout the summer. We have amazing items, not just household and clothing items, but also the “Man Cave” and antiques. We receive many new items before every sale. Join us for a bite of lunch as well as shopping.
Tuesday, August 2
Primary Election
7 a.m. to 8 p.m., various locations
Houghton County Primary information (Including information on proposals for Calumet, Osceola, Schoolcraft and Stanton townships)
Saturday, August 6
Gay Sale and Bazaar
Noon to 3 p.m. at the Sherman Township Community Hall in Gay
The Gay Fire Department Auxiliary holds its annual fundraiser, the Sale and Bazaar, throughout the summer. We have amazing items, not just household and clothing items, but also the “Man Cave” and antiques. We receive many new items before every sale. Join us for a bite of lunch as well as shopping.
Saturday, August 20
Gay Sale and Bazaar
Noon to 3 p.m. at the Sherman Township Community Hall in Gay
The Gay Fire Department Auxiliary holds its annual fundraiser, the Sale and Bazaar, throughout the summer. We have amazing items, not just household and clothing items, but also the “Man Cave” and antiques. We receive many new items before every sale. Join us for a bite of lunch as well as shopping.
Saturday, September 17
Parade of Nations
