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October 2001 Calendar

Updated 10/29/2001

Tues. 10/2: Willem Beets, a leading expert on agriculture in developing countries, will discuss "Multilateral Development Agencies: Five Reasons Why They Are Increasingly Ineffective" at 4 p.m. in Room G002 of the U. J. Noblet Forestry Building at Michigan Technological University.

Wed. 10/3: Opening Reception for Elizabeth Ann Julio's ceramic sculpture exhibition entitled "Survival," 6 p.m.-7:30 pm. at the Finnish-American Heritage Center, 601 Quincy St., Hancock.

Wed. 10/3: Copper Country Peace Alliance meets at 7 p.m. upstairs in the Community Arts Center in Hancock.

Wed. 10/3: Van Evera Distinguished Lecture: former Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt on "Environmental Challenges: America in the 21st Century," 8 p.m., Rozsa Center.

Thurs. 10/4: Willem Beets will discuss "The Role of Trees in Raising the Sustainability of Smallholder Farming Systems in the Tropics" at  noon in Room G002 of the U. J. Noblet Forestry Building at Michigan Tech.

Thurs. 10/4: Willem Beets will give a third talk, "Writing the Topical Novel" at 7 p.m.at the Community Arts Center in Hancock.

Fri. 10/5: Grant Township Land Use Planning Committee meets with Grant Township Board members, 7 p.m., Copper Harbor Community Building.

Fri. 10/5: The Missoula Children's Theatre, and young actors of the Keweenaw, present "Red Riding Hood," in the Historic Calumet Theatre. Performance Friday at 7 p.m. For tickets, phone 337-2610.

Sat. 10/6: North Woods Conservancy meeting at 2 p.m. at the Allouez Township Community Center (behind the Allouez Amoco between Calumet and Mohawk on U.S. 41). All NWC members are encouraged to attend; the public is also welcome. Topics to be discussed/presented include: Mouth of the Gratiot/NAWCA grant, Seven Mile Point, Michigan Coastal Cleanup, land use, lawsuit summary, conservation and agricultural easements.

Sat. 10/6: The Missoula Children's Theatre, and young actors of the Keweenaw, present "Red Riding Hood," in the Historic Calumet Theatre. Performance Saturday at 3 p.m. For tickets, phone 337-2610.

Sat. 10/6: Juggling artist Michael Moschen, in a Great Events Series Performance, 8 p.m., Rozsa Center.

Sun. 10/7: MTU Band-a-Rama, featuring the Jazz Lab Band, Wind Symphony and Huskies Pep Band, 7 p.m., Rozsa Center.

Mon. 10/8: Eagle Harbor Township Board meeting, 7 p.m. in the Township Hall. See Agenda for details.

Mon. 10/8: Ways & Means meeting, Keweenaw County Board of Commissioners, at 6 p.m. in the Courthouse in Eagle River.

Tues. 10/9: Arts and Crafts Supply Swap, to benefit the Copper Country Community Arts Council, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Community Arts Center, Hancock. For more information, call 482-2333.

Tues. 10/9: Keweenaw County Board of Commissioners meets at 7 p.m. in the Courthouse in Eagle River.

Tues. 10/9: Singing, dancing, and acting tryouts, open to the community, for the MTU musical "A Chorus Line," directed by Richard Blanning: 7 p.m., Rm. 210, MTU Walker Building.

Wed. 10/10: Grant Township Board meeting, 7 p.m., Copper Harbor Community Building.

Wed. 10/10: Allouez Township Board meeting, 7 p.m., Township Hall in Mohawk.

Wed. 10/10: Singing, dancing, and acting tryouts, open to the community, for the MTU musical "A Chorus Line," directed by Richard Blanning: 7 p.m., Rm. 210, MTU Walker Building.

Wed. 10/10: CLK Library Presentation: Lecture by Brian Hoduski on "The Foster Collection," 7 p.m. - 8 p.m, C & H Pay Office, Calumet.

Wed. 10/10: Jack Reilly Jazz Trio, 8 p.m., Rozsa Center. For tickets, phone 487-3200.

Thurs. 10/11: Sherman Township Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Township Hall in Gay. Land Use Planning Committee reports at beginning of meeting.

Thurs. 10/11: "Can We Talk?" Workshop for parents of 9 to 14 year olds. Discussion and activities on self-esteem, puberty and sexuality, and media influences on children. Also: "How to talk to your kids about sex." The Workshop is from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. at Portage Lake United Church. It is free but pre-registration required by Oct. 9. Call 482-0790.

Thurs. 10/11: Singing, dancing, and acting tryouts, open to the community, for the MTU musical "A Chorus Line," directed by Richard Blanning: 7 p.m., Rm. 210, MTU Walker Building.

Fri. 10/12: Grant Township Land Use Planning Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the Lac La Belle Fire Hall. Note change of location. Copper Harbor Community Building is not available. Members are asked to bring copies of Goals and Objectives and, if possible, refreshments.

Fri. 10/12: Party & Reception, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. for Jack Oyler and Harriet Mayer's artwork, at the Omphale Gallery, 431 5th St., Calumet. Gallery hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.

Fri. 10/12: The Copper Country Ethnic Dancers meet every Friday at 8 p.m. for international folk dancing in the (Hancock) Community Arts Center's upstairs performance hall. No partner or previous experience necessary.

Sat. 10/13: Northland Consortium, regional meeting hosted by the Friends of Fashion and the Chassell Historical Organization. For more information, call John Van Westenburg at 523-6137.

Sat. 10/13: Houghton Keweenaw Conservation District’s 50th Annual Meeting at the Finnish-American Heritage Center on the campus of Finlandia University, Quincy Street in Hancock. A social hour including musical entertainment (Mountain Echo Bluegrass Band) and refreshments will run from 5 p.m. -- 6:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner is at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m. the District will conduct a brief business meeting with a year-end report from the district and its staff, followed by the director’s election and a guest speaker (to be announced). Board of Director Election Results and Door Prizes will close out the evening. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the District Office at (906) 482-0214. Tickets are $12.00 per person.

Sat. 10/13: Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra, with the Jack Reilly Trio, including the world premiere of Jack Reilly's concerto entitled "Orbitals," 8 p.m., Rozsa Center.

Sun. 10/14: Global Peace March and World Cultural Awareness Rally in Marquette, sponsored by Northern Michigan University Greens. Meet at 12:30 p.m. at the Barry Events Center parking lot for a Peace March up Third and Washington Streets. The march will end at Harlow Park where several NMU professors and others from the community will speak on Arab/American relations, Islam and other current issues. Food will be provided by Food Not Bombs, and entertainment will follow each speaker. For more information email: natashalapinski@hotmail.com.

Sun. 10/14: Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra, with the Jack Reilly Trio, including the world premiere of Jack Reilly's concerto entitled "Orbitals," 3 p.m., Rozsa Center.

Mon. 10/15: Houghton Township Board meets at 7 p.m., Eagle River Township Building.

Tues. 10/16: Keweenaw County Board of Zoning Appeals meets at 7 p.m. in the County Courthouse in Eagle River.

Tues. 10/16: Wood Carvers' Club, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Community Arts Center, Hancock.

Thurs. 10/18: October 18 is the deadline for entries for the 25th Annual Copper Country Community Arts Council's Poor Artists' Sale, scheduled this year for December 1, in the Calumet High School Gymnasium. Entry forms and more information are available at the Community Arts Center, 126 Quincy St., Hancock, or call 482-2333.

Thurs. 10/18: University Theatre production of "Talking With," the popular play of 11 monologues, written by Jane Martin and directed by Sue Stephens, 8 p. m., MTU McArdle Theatre, in Walker.

Fri. 10/19: Club Indigo film Mediterraneo, 7:15 p.m. at the Calumet Theatre. Greek and Italian buffet at 6 p.m. by Chef Bill of the Keweenaw Co-op. To register for the buffet call the Theatre at 337- 2610. $3.50 for the film. $12 for film and buffet. Discounts for children. Read Joe Kirkish’s review of the film in Tech Topics.

Fri. 10/19: The Copper Country Ethnic Dancers meet every Friday at 8 p.m. for international folk dancing in the (Hancock) Community Arts Center's upstairs performance hall. No partner or previous experience necessary.

Fri. 10/19: University Theatre production of "Talking With," the popular play of 11 monologues, written by Jane Martin and directed by Sue Stephens, 8 p. m., MTU McArdle Theatre, in Walker.

Fri. 10/19: The Upright Citizens Brigade comedy show, originally scheduled for Friday, October 19, has been cancelled, as the group has disbanded.

Sat. 10/20: Cross country skiers and their families are invited to help with brushing at Swedetown Trails in Calumet. Meet at the Swedetown chalet at 9 a.m. More information.

Sat. 10/20: Choice Rocks concert in support of PPexpress, 7 p.m. to midnight at Community Arts Center in Hancock. Bands include Fat Cow, Erik Koskinen, Carp, Finn Street, Old Victoria, Sah, Numbskulls, and Buse. $1.00 cover (to cover costs), free refreshments. Open to ages 17 up, but under 17 can attend with a guardian.

Sat. 10/20: University Theatre production of "Talking With," the popular play of 11 monologues, written by Jane Martin and directed by Sue Stephens, 8 p. m., MTU McArdle Theatre, in Walker.

Sun. 10/21: Tartuffe, Molière's famous comedy about hypocrisy, 7 p.m., Rozsa Center. Tickets are available from Rozsa Center Ticketing Services (487-3200, Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.) or online at http://www.tickets.mtu.edu. Read about the play in Tech Topics.

Tues. 10/23: Visitors from Guatemala along with Copper Country residents who have served as human rights observers will offer a slide presentation and discussion regarding the changing cultural, political and economic climate of Guatemala, 4 - 6 p.m., Michigan Tech Alumni Lounge.

Wed. 10/24: Copper Country Habitat for Humanity premiers its video "Dollars and Sense: Building Energy Efficient Housing,"  7 p.m., Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, 527 Hancock Avenue in Hancock. Cider and baked goods will be provided.

Thurs. 10/25: Reception and Community Choice Award Ceremony for the "Shaft" Exhibit, 7 - 9 p.m., Community Arts Center, Hancock.

Thurs. 10/25: University Theatre production of Talking With, the popular play of 11 monologues, written by Jane Martin and directed by Sue Stephens, 8 p.m., McArdle Theatre in the Walker building at MTU.

Fri. 10/26: The Copper Country Ethnic Dancers meet every Friday at 8 p.m. for international folk dancing in the (Hancock) Community Arts Center's upstairs performance hall. No partner or previous experience necessary.

Fri. 10/26: University Theatre production of Talking With, the popular play of 11 monologues, written by Jane Martin and directed by Sue Stephens, 8 p.m., McArdle Theatre in the Walker building at MTU.

Fri. 10/26: Bayfield's Big Top Chautauqua presents the historical Wisconsin musical 30th Star, 8 p.m., Calumet Theatre.

Fri. 10/26: Club MUB: Comedian "Spanky" in performance, 8 p.m., Keweenaw Commons in Michigan Tech's Memorial Union Building.

Sat. 10/27: Expressions Art Auction, to benefit Public Radio 90 and Public TV 13, 6 p.m., Upfront & Company Restaurant in Marquette. For more information, phone 1-800-227-9668.

Sat. 10/27: Wayne Brady, TV comedy actor, stars with a couple of comical cohorts in a stage version of the hit series "Whose Line is it Anyway." Comedian Greg Fitzsimmons opens for Wayne Brady, 8 p.m. at the Rozsa Center.

Sat. 10/27: University Theatre production of Talking With, the popular play of 11 monologues, written by Jane Martin and directed by Sue Stephens, 8 p.m., McArdle Theatre in the Walker building at MTU.

Sat. 10/27: Club MUB: Comedian "Spanky" in performance, 8 p.m., Keweenaw Commons in Michigan Tech's Memorial Union Building.

Sun. 10/28: Community members are invited to meet a visiting Guatemalan family, and hear a brief presentation on social and economic justice for indigenous peoples in Guatemala, 10:30 a.m. - Noon, Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (at the B-H-K/Head Start Center in Houghton).

Mon. 10/29: Last day for DEQ comment period on Mt. Bohemia septic system.

Mon. 10/29: Keweenaw Krayons, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Ramblin' Rose Arts Center, Mohawk -- Teen Mentors meet and plan the week's activities; do homework; chat; work on an art project and eat pizza!!! Anyone interested in finding out more about being a teen mentor can call 337-4706.

Mon. 10/29: Community members are invited to a Potluck and Slide presentation about the current political, cultural, and social climate of Guatemala, 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hancock.

Mon. 10/29: Eagle Harbor Halloween Pumpkin Art Festival, 7 - 9 p.m. on the steps of the Eagle Harbor Store. more

Tues. 10/30: Keweenaw Krayons, 4 p.m. to ??? -- Taking down of the summer greenhouse to make way for the year round one. Funded by Keweenaw Community Foundation and happening with the help of many volunteers!!! Adults needed to help with this big project -- both the taking down and the putting up!!!

Tues. 10/30: Keweenaw Krayons, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. -- 4-H Fun Zone with Suzanne Hoppe.

Tues. 10/30: Keweenaw Krayons, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. -- Drop in for all ages -- art, homework, herb tea, computer, visit....

Tues. 10/30: Keweenaw County Zoning/Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. in the Courthouse in Eagle River.

Tues. 10/30: Eagle Harbor Halloween Pumpkin Art Festival, 7 - 9 p.m. on the steps of the Eagle Harbor Store. more

Tues. 10/30: Open Mic Coffeehouse, 8 p.m., upstairs at the Community Arts Center, Hancock.

Tues. 10/30: Finlandia University International Forum: Copper Country residents who have served as human rights observers will offer a presentation and discussion regarding the changing cultural, political and economic climate of Guatemala, 8 p.m., Finnish American Center, Finlandia University. more

(Editor’s correction: Please note that the Forum, originally announced for 7 p.m., is now scheduled for 8 p.m. on Oct. 30. The discussion on Guatemala will be just one part of the Forum.)

Wed. 10/31: "Trick or Troupe," Hallowe'en show presented by The Troupe, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., MTU Memorial Union Commons.

Wed. 10/31: Eagle Harbor Halloween Pumpkin Art Festival, 7 - 9 p.m. on the steps of the Eagle Harbor Store. more

Wed. 10/31: Final day to submit snowfall contest forecasts for this winter, 2001-2002. more

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