July 2009

Saturday, Jul 4, 2009
DescriptionThe following events have been scheduled to celebrate our nation's independence: Ahmeek: The Village of Ahmeek will celebrate the 4th of July on Saturday, July 4th beginning with the bicycle parade at 11:00, followed by activities and concessions at the Gabe Chopp Park. There will be children's games, a penny toss, watermelon eating contest, raffle drawing, bingo, food and refreshments and live music. Baraga: See independent calendar entry for Lumberjack Days. Copper Harbor: The community of Copper Harbor will hold its annual 4th of July parade at 10:00 on Saturday, July 4th. Children's games will be held in the schoolyard at 1:00. Food and refreshments will be available in the Grant Township Park. The fireworks display begins at dusk on the waterfront. Covington: Covington will hold its celebration on Friday, July 3rd, beginning with a flag rasing at 1:00 at the Pavilion. Activities through the afternoon will include Bounce n'Fun rides for the kids, a Bike Parade at 2:00, and a watermelon eating contest at 3:30. Live music will be provided by the Billy Butcher Bayou Band from 1:30 until 4:30, and Black Pearl from 5:00 until dusk. The fireworks display will begin at dark. Dollar Bay: The community of Dollar Bay starts off its celebration on Friday, July 3rd, with free horse and wagon rides at 6:30 and a street dance at Pioneer Park at 7:30. Snacks and refreshments will be available at the fire department stand at the fire hall. On Saturday, July 4 the VFW Memorial Service takes place at 11:00, followed by the parade at noon. Children's games will begin at 1:30 behind the fire hall. The Franz Family Ministries will perform at 2:00 at Pioneer Park. The snack and refreshment stand, the pasty sale and the chicken Bar-B-Q all openat 10:30. Gay: The community of Gay will hold its 28th Annual Parade at 2:00 on Saturday, July 4th, with a Bazaar/Rummage Sale/Raffle/Social Hour at the Gay Community Hall from noon to 4:00. The Gay Fire Department will have hot dogs, liquid refreshments and a raffle on the Gay School grounds from noon to 3:00. Lake Linden: The Village of Lake Linden will hold their fireworks display on Friday, July 3 at dusk in the village park. Live music, food and refreshments will be available in the park from 6:30 to 10:30. On Saturday, July 4th, there will be a parade at 9:30, with live music, activities, games, food and refreshments at the Park throughout the day. The Children's Parade begins at 6:30 and there will be a street dance at the Lakes Lounge Saturday evening. Mohawk: The community of Mohawk will begin its celebration on the 4th of July with a flag raising at 10:00 at the Allouez Township Park, followed by the children's parade at 10:30. There will be children's games, food and treats in the park at 11:30 and bingo at 12:30. South Range: The Village of South Range begins its 4th of July Celebration with a flag raising at the Community Building at 8:00. Children's races begin at noon at the Range Veterans Memorial Park, with Trolley Rides available from 1:00 until 4:00. The parade starts at 2:30 on Main Street, followed by children's games in the park and a classic car show. Food and refreshments will be available throughout the day at the park. The fireworks begin at dusk at the Range Veterans Memorial Park. Twin Lakes: See the independent calendar entry for the Lighted Boat Parade. White Pine: The White Pine parade begins at the White Pine Recreation Center, with registration from 10:00 until 11:00, and the parade starting at 11:00. At the White Pine American Legion, there will be kids' games from 11:30 to 1:30, Bingo form 1:00 to 3:00, and food from Noon to 3:00. Evening activities will include a family fun night, with fireworks at dusk,and entertainment following the fireworks.

Sat, July 4, 1pm – 5pm
WhereChurning Rapids Trails, Hancock, MI (map)
DescriptionThe Horse Trail Scramble Trail Run and Fitness Walk will take place at Churning Rapids Trails at 53044 Hwy M-203, 4.5 miles past Hancock Beach on M-203 towards McLain State Park. Challenge the 10k Trail Run or enjoy a leisurely 5k Fitness Walk. The event will be held in conjunction with the annual 4th of July Celebration at Churning Rapids. Scramblers are invited to join the music, feast and festivities following the Scramble (please bring a dish to share and a place setting if you are staying). There is no entry fee but donations are welcome and will go to the Keweenaw Land Trust's Land Stewardship Fund. If you have any questions, please call Terry Kinsel at 482-6827.

 

Gogebic County Commision Meeting
5:00pm

CARP LAKE Township Board
7:00pm
 

Ironwood City Council Meeting 5:30pm

Village of Ontonagon  Council Meeting 6:00pm  

Ironwood Area School District Board Meeting 6:00pm

Wakefield - Marenisco School District Board Meeting 5:pm

Ontonagon Cty Board  4:00pm

Thursday, July 23

BUOS  group 7:30PM   Blessid Union of Souls Rural Soul and Pop Rock group.Top hitmakers of the 90's. Hit singles "I Believe" and "Hey Leonardo" (She Likes Me For Me). Each song blends well with the others and inspires the listener to really think about what the artists are yearning for/about/towards. BUOS has a soulful quality that lets you take the music wherever suits you best. For this reason every time you listen to it, you find new things to hear and understand; some songs never stop touching you. Music for mind and soul.
www.blessidunionofsoulsonline.com
www.myspace.com/blessidunionofsouls

Tickets go on sale June 1st.

 

Ironwood City Council Meeting 5:30pm

Bessemer School Dist 6:00pm

Village of Ontonagon Council Meeting 6:00pm 

Gogebic County Commission 5:00pm

Carp Lake Township Board 7:00pm  

Gogebic Economic Development Co. 4:00pm

ETC School  Board 7:00pm