mk4-itinerary-2010

MK4 - Mixed Keweenaw 4 Day Bike Ride Itinerary July 1-4, 2010

IMPORTANT: Please only bring one bag. Don't forget your helmet.

START OF EACH DAY

-Each day (except for day 1) you must have your bag in the SAG (Support and Gear) Vehicle by 9:00 am unless we discuss and agree to a different time

-See details below about the start of the first day

Phone numbers
Angelo 807-627-1102
Frank 807-476-4596

Directions to Baraga Casino, Michigan

From west (and from Thunder Bay)
Go to Superior Wisconsin
Take Hwy 2 then

Pass Ironwood

Turn left at Wakefield onto Sunday Lake St (aka MI 28)
Turn LEFT at Bruce Crossing onto US-45

Turn RIGHT onto MI-26 towards Mass City
Turn RIGHT onto MI-26/ MI-38 (this is east of Greenland ).
Turn RIGHT onto MI-38

Turn LEFT into Baraga Casino parking lot at Bear Town Road

From South

I-94

1-41

US-141

US-41

MI-38

Turn RIGHT into Baraga Casino parking lot at Bear Town Road

Day 1 – July 1, 2010 50km Baraga to Hancock, 2-3 hours
2:00pm - Meet at Baraga Casino Parking Lot

Address: 16449 Michigan Avenue (Hwy M-38) Baraga, (at corner of M38 and BearTown Rd) Michigan 49908
Phone: 800.323.8045 or 906.353.6333 (go to security and say that Jack Witt said it was OK. They will tell us where we may park).

Load gear in SAG vehicle(s)

3:00pm - Start the ride

Accommodations
Best Western Copper Crown

235 Hancock St Hancock, MI 49930, USA
General reservations (800) 780-7234

Direct Number Phone: 906-482-6111

Continental breakfast free

Day 2 – July 2, 2010 100km Hancock to Copper Harbour, 4-7 hours
Accommodations
The Pines Inn
PO Box 122
Copper Harbour, 49918
906 289-4222

Day 3 – July 3, approx 90km Copper Harbour to Calumet, 3-6 hours

Accommodations
Americinn
Address: 56925 S. Sixth Street , Calumet , MI 49913
Phone: 906-337-6463
Calumet Theatre at 906 337-2610

Continental breakfast free

Day 4 – July 30, approx 70-85km Calumet to Baraga, 3-5 hours
Finish at approximately 1 to 3 pm
Unload gear from SAG to own vehicle

Have a sad good-bye with everyone

EVENTS IN THE AREA

June 30, 2010 Chassell

Meet artist Lorinda Niemi at the Einerlei in Chassell from 1 to 3 pm on Wednesday, June 30. Lorinda is the June Artist of the Month at the Einerlei. Her jewelry designs combine natural elements with experimental positioning and creative wire wrapping. For more information call the Einerlei at 906-523-4612.

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Downtown Music Series
July 1, 2010
Houghton
Enjoy live music with the Outlaws during the Downtown Music Series on Shelden Avenue in Houghton Thursday evening from 6 to 9 pm.

July 1, 2010 Laurium
Daniell Park Concerts

Enjoy the music of Greenstone at Daniell Park in Laurium on Thursday, July 1. Free outdoor evening concerts are held each Thursday evening in July & August from 7 to 8:30 pm at Daniell Park at 3rd and Pewabic Streets in Laurium. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket.

In case of rain, concerts will be held at the George Gipp Arena. Donations and proceeds from concessions go toward future concerts.

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Fabulous Frogs & Terrific Toads

July 1, 2010
Hancock-Calumet

The McLain State Park Exploring Nature Program presents "Fabulous Frogs & Terrific Toads" at 1 pm on Thursday, July 1 at McLain State Park on M-203 between Hancock & Calumet.

Learn all about these wonderful creatures and be able to identify the species found in Michigan by sight and the calls they make.

Programs last approximately one hour and commence at the main shelter/picnic area of the park unless otherwise stated. Programs are free to the public, but a motor vehicle permit is required for entry to the park.

For more information call the park at 906-482-0278.

Insects Down Under

The McLain State Park Exploring Nature Program presents "Insects Under...." at 3 pm on Thursday, July 1 at McLain State Park on M-203 between Hancock & Calumet.

Armed with magnifying glasses we will be taking to the woods in search of the creatures of the underworld....that is those who live beneath things...

Programs last approximately one hour and commence at the main shelter/picnic area of the park unless otherwise stated. Programs are free to the public, but a motor vehicle permit is required for entry to the park.

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Heritage Center Open House
July 1, 2010
Calumet
The Keweenaw Heritage Center at St. Anne's Church on 5th Street in Calumet will be holding their annual Open House on Thursday, July 1 beginning at 7 pm.

There will be a reception for the Grand Opening of the Summer Exhibit Stories From the Woods with a program & music with Dan Truckey.

Jeffers Centennial Celebration

July 1 to 4, 2010
South Range

The Painesdale-Jeffers High School Centennial graduation celebration takes place Thursday,

July 1 through Sunday, July 4 in South Range.

Thursday, July 1: Copper Range Historical Society Dinner & Speaker; video presentations, lectures, tours and historical photo displays at the Sarah Sargent Paine Historical Research Center at the school; an open house at the Heikkinen school in Toivola; Dance and Social at the Copper Island Beach Club in Hancock.

Friday, July 2: Jeffers High School Alumni Open House; video presentations, lectures, tours and historical photo displays at the Sarah Sargent Paine Historical Research Center at the school; an open house at the Heikkinen school in Toivola; an Ethnic Music Fest at the Range Eagles Hall in South Range.

Saturday, July 3: JHS Alumni Reunion Dinner at the school; video presentations, lectures, tours and historical photo displays at the Sarah Sargent Paine Historical Research Center at the school; music and dancing at the South Range VFW; coffee and photo display at Grace Lutheran Church.

Sunday, July 4: Fourth of July Celebration in the Village of South Range.

Daily July 2 - 4: Tastings at the Keweenaw Brewing Company and the Carrousel Winery.

For more information call 906-482-3327 or email holeymolar@hotmail.com.
Organ Recital

July 1, 2010
Lake Linden
Enjoy the Organ Recital by David Short at The Houghton Country Historic Society Heritage Center at 1st Street & N Avenue in Lake Linden on Thursday, July 1 at 7 pm. For more information contact the museum at 906-296-4121

Stories From the Woods

July 1, 2010
Calumet
The Grand Opening and Reception for the Summer Exhibit "Stories From the Woods" will be held at 7 pm at the Keweenaw Heritage Center at St. Anne's at 25880 Red Jacket Road in Calumet and will include a Program and Music with Dan Truckey. For more information call 906-337-1640

Summer Thursday Evenings

July 1, 2010
Chassell
The Chassell Historical Organization's Summer Thursday Evening Programs presents "Nyt Naaura-Now Laugh" with the Suomalainen Sisters at 7 pm on Thursday, July 1 in the Chassell Heritage Center at 42373 N. Hancock Street in Chassell.

Enjoy hilarious comedy and music based on their Finnish heritage.

Summer Thursday Evening Programs are held in the upstairs auditorium and include presentations to please all age groups

1st Fridays Presentation

July 2, 2010
Calumet
As a part of First Fridays in Calumet, the Keweenaw Heritage Center presents Mike Maksimchuk at the organ at the Keweenaw Heritage Center at st. Anne's at 25880 Red Jacket Road in Calumet. For more information call 906-337-1640

Dollar Bay 4th
July 2 and 3, 2010
Dollar Bay

The community of Dollar Bay starts off its 4th of July celebration on Friday, July 2 with free horse & 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 3 the VFW Memorial Service takes place at 11 am followed by the parade at noon. Children's games will begin at 1:30 pm behind the fire hall and the Franz Family Ministries will perform at 2 pm at Pioneer Park. The snack & refreshment stand, the pasty sale and the chicken BBQ all begin at 10:30.
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First Friday

July 2, 2010
Calumet
Join us for First Fridays in Calumet from 6:30 to 9 pm. Gallery openings, demonstrations, poetry reading, live entertainment, restaurant specials and more on the first Friday of each month. Visit the Calumet Art Center, the Ed Gray Gallery, Vertin Gallery, Conglomerate Cafe and more to share the art and talent of the Keweenaw

Enjoy live music for First Fridays at the Keweenaw Heritage Center at the corner of 5th & Scott Streets in Calumet from 7 to 9 pm on Friday, July 2.

Hidden Mammals and Owls

July 2, 2010
Hancock
The McLain State Park Exploring Nature Program presents "Hidden Mammals" at 3 pm on Friday, July 2 at McLain State Park on M-203 between Hancock & Calumet.

We will be searching for the mammals of Michigan that are hidden in the wood on this hike. You will be able to feel the fur of a fox, marten, weasel, raccoon, red squirrel, black bear, and deer as well as examine some skulls and antlers after we find them.

Programs last approximately one hour and commence at the main shelter/picnic area of the park unless otherwise stated. Programs are free to the public, but a motor vehicle permit is required for entry to the park.

For more information call the park at 906-482-0278

The McLain State Park Exploring Nature Program presents "Owls" at 7:30 pm on Friday, July 2 at McLain State Park on M-203 between Hancock & Calumet.

Learn about the different species of owls found in Michigan. You will be able to recognize them by sight and the sounds some of them make. We will be going into the woods to call to them...you never know "whooooo" will answer.

Lake Linden 4th/Fireworks
July 2 and 3, 2010
Lake Linden
The Village of Lake Linden will have their fireworks display on Friday, July 2 at dusk in the village park. Live music, food and refreshments will be available in the park from 6:30 to 10:30 pm. On Saturday, July 3 there will be a parade at 9:30 am with live music, activities, games, food & 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.

Pine Mountain Music Festival
July 2, 2010
Houghton
The Pine Mountain Music Festival 2010 presents "The Bergonzi String Quartet" at 7:30 pm on Friday, July 2 at the Rozsa Center on US-41 in Houghton.

The beloved Quartet returns to the UP to share its friendship, joy and great music making for its 16th season.

Taddeucci/Mitchell
July 2, 2010
Calumet
The opening reception for the two person show with Fredi Taddeucci's watermedia/collage and Mark Mitchell's wood sculpture, will be held on Friday, July 2 from 6:30 to 9 pm at the Ed Gray Gallery at 109 Fifth Street in Calumet. The show will run through August 4. For more information contact the gallery at 906-337-5970.

The Wiard Exhibition
July 2, 2010
Calumet
The opening reception for The Wiard Exhibition will be held at the Vertin Gallery at 220 Sixth Street in Calumet on Friday, July 2 from 7 to 9 pm. The exhibit, featuring the paintings of Edith Wiard and woodworking by Bill Wiard runs through August 4. For more information contact the Gallery at 906-337-2200

Agate Hunt
July 3, 2010
Hancock
The McLain State Park Exploring Nature Program presents "Agate" at 2:30 pm on Saturday, July 3 at McLain State Park on M-203 between Hancock & Calumet.

Join us as we search McLain's beach and shallows in search of agates.

Programs last approximately one hour and commence at the main shelter/picnic area of the park unless otherwise stated. Programs are free to the public, but a motor vehicle permit is required for entry to the park.

Guts Frisbee
July 3 and 4, 2010
Hancock

The International Guts Frisbee Tournament will be held July 3 & 4 at the Hancock Driving Park off Birch Street in Hancock, near the Houghton County Arena and Fairgrounds. See the website for details

Hubbell/Tamarack/Mason 4th of July
July 3, 2010
Hubbell
Hubbell, Tamarack and Mason will have their 4th of July parade at 10:30 am on Saturday, July 3 starting at Peninsula Copper Industries. Games for the kids will be held at 1 pm at the Lake Front Park in Hubbell and the fire hall in Tamarack. Hubbell will have music in the park beginning at 4 pm
Keweenaw Geology
July 3, 2010
Hancock
The McLain State Park Exploring Nature Program presents "Keweenaw Geology" at 2 pm on Saturday, July 3 at McLain State Park on M-203 between Hancock & Calumet.

Learn about the geological history of the Keweenaw, how it, fossils, and many of the rocks including agates were formed. View samples of agates and learn tips to finding them.

Programs last approximately one hour and commence at the main shelter/picnic area of the park unless otherwise stated. Programs are free to the public, but a motor vehicle permit is required for entry to the park.

Marilyn Monsivais
July 3, 2010
Lake Linden
Enjoy the music of Marilyn Monsivais on the Accordian at the Houghton Country Historic Society Heritage Center on the corner of 1st Street & N Avenue in Lake Linden at 7 pm on Saturday, July 3. For more information contact the museum at 906-296-4121.

Pine Mountain Music Festival
July 3, 2010
Houghton
The Pine Mountain Music Festival 2010 presents the "RCM Master Class with the Bergonzi String Quartet" at 3 pm on Saturday, July 3 at the Portage Lake United Church at 1400 East Houghton Avenue in Houghton.

See what goes on behind the scenes of making great chamber music. The Bergonzi String Quartet will work with the Resident Chamber Musicians in a master class format.

4th of July in Gay, MI
July 4, 2010
Gay

The community of Gay, MI will hold its 28th Annual Parade at 2 pm on Sunday, July 4 with a Bazaar/Rummage Sale/Raffle/Social Hour at the Gay Community Hall from noon to 4 pm. The Gay Fire Department will have hot dogs, liquid refreshments and a raffle on the Gay School grounds from noon to 3 pm
South Range 4th/Fireworks
July 4, 2010
South Range
The Village of South Range begins its 4th of July Celebration with a flag raising at the Community Building at 8 am. Children's races begin at 12:30 am at the Range Veterans Memorial Park. A wood carving expo will be held from 1 to 3 pm on Main Street. Sample and tour the Keweenaw Brewing Company from noon to 4 pm or attend the Carrousel Winery Tasting Extravaganza from noon to 3 pm. The parade is held at 3 pm on Main Street, followed by a Cruise-In Classic Car Show. At 4:30 pm there will be Little League baseball games and more children's games at Veterans Memorial Park. Food and refreshments will be served throughout the Village. The fireworks begin at dusk at the Range Veterans Memorial Park.

Mohawk 4th of July

July 4, 2010
Mohawk
The community of Mohawk will begins its 4th of July celebration with a flag raising at 10 am at the Allouez Township Park on US-41 followed by the children's parade at 10:30. There will be children's games, food and treats in the park at noon