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July 2002 Happenings

Thimbleberry Jam Fest, art sales in Mohawk Park July 27

Posted 07/26/2002

 MOHAWK -- Music, art and thimbleberry jam come together for “Music in the Park” and the “Thimbleberry Jam Fest” from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in Mohawk’s Allouez Township Park. Read about this and upcoming August concerts in Ahmeek and Eagle River. Keweenaw Krayons and the Copper Country Community Arts Council, a program of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, make these concerts possible. more

July Calendar

Updated 07/24/2002

KEWEENAW PENINSULA -- This calendar provides a guide to arts, cultural, government, and organization events and meetings in the Keweenaw Peninsula for the month of July, 2002. more

Volunteers needed for Keweenaw Trail Running Festival 

Posted 07/10/2002

HANCOCK -- The Keweenaw Trail Running Festival, rated one of the top five trail running events by Runner's World,  will take place Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14. Volunteers are still needed for the event, which includes these races: Sat., 8 a.m. 10k at McLain State Park; 9 a.m. 2k Youth Fun Run at McLain State Park; 7 p.m. Hill Climb at Mt. Lookout, Eagle Harbor. Sun., 7 a.m. 25k trail race at Maasto Hiihto Ski Trails, Hancock. To volunteer, contact Jeff Crumbaugh at runskikayak@hotmail.com or call 1-800-338-7982. Visit the Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club Web site for entry forms.

Young role players to bring "History Alive" to Fort Wilkins Heritage Festival July 9

Posted 07/09/2002

 MOHAWK -- Middle school and high school youth from Keweenaw and Houghton counties, calling themselves "History Alive," will play early 1900s roles during the Fort Wilkins Heritage Festival from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 9. The group did their first role playing on June 29, during Calumet’s Heritage Celebration weekend. Read more and see PHOTOS OF THE CALUMET HERITAGE CELEBRATION.

Ramblin' Rose Arts Center to hold free healing workshops

Posted 07/07/2002

MOHAWK – A collage workshop on July 13, to be held at the Ramblin’ Rose Arts Center in Mohawk, will mark the beginning of a series of five free Saturday morning "Healing Through the Arts" workshops through August 10, sponsored by the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter. more

Peace Alliance to hold community forum July 9

Posted 07/07/2002

LAKE LINDEN -- The Copper Country Peace Alliance will present a forum at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, at the Little Gem Theatre in Lake Linden. Peace Alliance members will speak about what people are doing locally to promote peace through building community. The event is open to the public, and discussion with the audience will follow the presentations. more 

July Exhibits

Posted 07/05/2002

KEWEENAW PENINSULA -- This listing provides a guide to arts and cultural exhibits in the Keweenaw Peninsula for the month of July, 2002. It also lists other arts news, art lessons and grant opportunities. more

Keweenaw Land Trust to hold meeting, fundraising Walk/Run

Posted 06/23/2002

HANCOCK -- The Keweenaw Land Trust (KLT) will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock. KLT members are also planning their fifth annual HorseTail Scramble Trail Run and Fitness Walk fundraising event for July 4 at Churning Rapids in Hancock. more

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