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March 1, Wednesday
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City Council, DDA, and Planning Commission Joint Meeting
Starts at 6:00 pm at the Dave Wiitanen Banquet Room at the Houghton County Arena in Hancock.
More information (PDF Format).
March 2, Thursday
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SPARKPLUG AWARDS
The Keweenaw SparkPlug Awards is an annual community celebration that recognizes local businesses, organizations, community projects, and individuals for their efforts during the past year. Get your tickets for the Sparkplug Awards Gala on Thursday, March 2nd from 5:30 to 9 pm at the Memorial Union Ballroom on Michigan Tech's campus. This special evening is sponsored by Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, KEDA, Keweenaw Young Professionals, MTECH Smartzone and Portage Health Foundation.
March 3, Friday
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FRIDAY NIGHT FEATURE @montripleypark
Introducing a NEW event this season! Friday Night Feature presented by @rhythm_houghton + @montripleypark.
WHO: skiers & snowboarders, all ages
WHERE: @montripley park
WHEN: Every Friday starting Jan 7th - March 3rd @ 7pm
WHAT: This event brings the community together and focus on one new feature each week. This will be a jam-style event that will welcome everyone. Swag and prizes from sponsors will be given out each week. The entry fee is $1 or 2 cans of non-perishable food. The total money and food donations will be given out to local charitable organizations after the final event. Stay tuned for more details.
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COPPERDOG 80 and 150
The 14th Annual CopperDog race will take place from March 3rd to March 5th, 2023! The start of the race will take place in Calumet. It will run to Eagle Harbor then Copper Harbor, finishing back in Eagle Harbor.
Volunteers are needed
CLICK HERE
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MAKE BELIEVE SPURS @ the ORPHEUM
What do you get when a magical forest witch, a Bluegrass guitarist, and a hippie Kentuckian collide? THE MAKE-BELIEVE SPURS. Welcome Brian Wallen, Molly Wallen, and Mavis Farr --- The Make-Believe Spurs to Orpheum's music stage! For fans of the Avett Brothers, the Byrds, The Black Keys, Shovels and Rope, and John Prine. Doors open @ 7 pm with music beginning @ 8 pm. See you there!
March 4, Saturday
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GLIDE N GORGE
The 15th annual Glide N Gorge will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Come on out for great fun from noon until 3 pm at the Maasto Hiihto ski trails in Hancock. This year's event is back to the popular traditional format of a 3.8 mile route featuring an appetizer station on the Quincy trail, soups and bread in Swedetown Gorge and desserts offered at the Chalet trailhead for finishers. See the event page for details. Tickets are $20 prior to the event or $25 if purchased the day of. Glide on! We look forward to seeing you!
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COPPERDOG 80 and 150
The 14th Annual CopperDog race will take place from March 3rd to March 5th, 2023! The start of the race will take place in Calumet. It will run to Eagle Harbor then Copper Harbor, finishing back in Eagle Harbor.
Volunteers are needed
CLICK HERE
March 5, Sunday
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COPPERDOG 80 and 150
The 14th Annual CopperDog race will take place from March 3rd to March 5th, 2023! The start of the race will take place in Calumet. It will run to Eagle Harbor then Copper Harbor, finishing back in Eagle Harbor.
March 6, Monday
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DDA Meeting - CANCELLED
Starts at 6:00 p.m.
March 11, Saturday
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MURDER MYSTERY LUAU
Escape to Hawaii for one night and join Keweenaw Young Professionals for a Murder Mystery Luau you won’t forget. The Murder Mystery Luau will be held Saturday, March 11, 2023, at The Orpheum Theater in Hancock. Check-in begins at 6 pm and the event starts at 7 pm followed by a live musical performance by surf-rock band Ramble Tamble! We want you to be fully involved in the experience --- Hawaiian attire is recommended!
Setting the Scene:
Picture it: the sights and sounds of Maui. You’re invited to one of Harold A. Logan’s (in)famous luaus at the Pineapple Haven Hotel. It’s also a fundraiser for HAAL, the Hawaiian Association of Authentic Leis. Get your Hawaiian shirt ready, bring your appetite, and dust off your dancing shoes, but know this: Trouble is brewing for Mr. Logan. You will receive a full list of character descriptions at check-in. Your mission for the evening is to solve the WHO-DUN-IT!
Tickets include admission, dinner, live music, and a complimentary drink ticket (a cash bar will also be available). Space is limited.
Tickets: CLICK HERE
https://www.visitkeweenaw.com/event/murder-mystery-luau/2789/
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GREAT BEAR CHASE
The Great Bear Chase was started in 1981 by Rick Oikarinen and Bob Gregg as a late-winter cross-country ski that would showcase Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula, and the plethora of snow it gets. “We know how much snow we get up here, and we know how truly unique it is compared to places that are only three or four hours away,” said Oikarinen, who served as race director from 1982 until 2005. “Plus, we knew there was an opportunity to help our trails grow and maintain their pristine condition.” The race was, and still is today, a major fundraiser for the Swedetown Trails Club. The club uses the money to maintain the Swedetown Trails, some of the finest in the Midwest.
Evolution over the years...
From the very start it’s been a long race, allowing skiers to go on either a 25k or 50k course, but the exact route has changed many times through the years. Originally it began by climbing Rope Tow Hill near the chalet. As the race got bigger (from 30 participants in the first year to hundreds of participants today), a bigger start area was needed. The race, for years, started and finished at what’s now the Calumet Colosseum. That was until the Mine Street Station was erected. The race start was then moved to the railroad bridge and even downtown Calumet, both of which offered picturesque starting scenes. In 2012 the race moved to a new area, which offers a regular stadium and eliminated road crossings and use of a snowmobile trail. The race still maintains a quality trail through the Swedetown system, including the signature Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and Baby Bear trails. In 2012 a 13k race (now 10k) was also added, giving even new skiers a chance to compete.
The culture...
The race features a unique culture with a small-town feel. Some racers just love the excellent trail conditions at a time when Minnesota, Wisconsin and the lower peninsula of Michigan are almost bare. Others just love the authenticity of this race - built by racers for racers.
March 13, Monday
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March Board of Review
City of Hancock
Council Chambers
399 Quincy Street
9:00 am - 3:00 pmMore information (PDF Format).
March 14, Tuesday
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Recreation Commission Meeting
Driving Park Chalet
Starts at 6:00 p.m.More information (PDF Format).
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March Board of Review
City of Hancock
Council Chambers
399 Quincy Street
3:00 pm - 9:00 pmMore information (PDF Format).
March 15, Wednesday
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City Council Meeting
Starts at 6:00 p.m.
More information (PDF Format).
March 27, Monday
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Planning Commission Meeting
Starts at 6:00 p.m.
More information (PDF Format).
