Miscellaneous

Early use of Copper in the Lake Superior Region
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on January 23, 2020

Bob Wheeler will be speaking on Thursday, January 30, from 6 – 7:30pm at Portage Lake District Library on the Old Copper Culture and other evidence of ancient use of this area by Native Americans. This presentation will include reproduction and authentic artifacts for show and tell.

PLDL Launches New Podcast
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on January 23, 2020

The Portage Lake District Library is thrilled to debut a new podcast that will be available on all major podcast apps in the coming weeks. “PLDL Explores” Is a two-episode podcast that focuses on shipwrecks of the Portage Waterway and Lake Superior, as well as ghost stories and other folklore of the Keweenaw. “The popularity of podcasting is growing rapidly, and we’re … read more PLDL Launches New Podcast→

Interchange Studio: Spanish Conversation
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on January 20, 2020

Come meet other learners of Spanish who want to improve their spoken Spanish on Thursday, January 23, from 5:30 – 6:30pm . The class is open to all ages, but some previous experience with Spanish (at any level) is necessary, as this is not a class but a platform to apply what you know. Topics and smiles will be provided. Class meets … read more Interchange Studio: Spanish Conversation→

Community Book Discussion: What the Eyes Don’t See
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on January 17, 2020

Join us for a community book discussion of Doctor Mona Hanna-Attisha’s book, What the Eyes Don’t See, about the Flint, Michigan water crisis and the ensuing battle to expose the truth to the world. We will be joined by a panel of experts on environmental health and explore these topics in relation to the book and our local water safety concerns.

Michigan Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on January 15, 2020

Join us on Wednesday, January 22, from 6 – 7:00pm for a presentation by the League of Women Voters on the current status of the MI Independent Redistricting Commission, which was voted into existence on the 2018 ballot proposal 3.

Cricut Candle Craft
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on January 15, 2020

At this time of year, we all need more light! Come join us as we experiment with PLDL’s new Cricut machine on Tuesday, January 21, from 6 – 7:00pm . We’ll be enhancing votive candles with decorative vinyl designs that we will make on the Cricut machine. We will provide all materials, including candles. No need to register but the class is … read more Cricut Candle Craft→

Keweenaw Garden Club:Armchair Gardening
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on January 15, 2020

To inspire your armchair gardening this winter, join us for this event on Monday, January 20, from 6 – 7:30pm , when several knowledgeable presenters will give lightning-fast, 5-minute talks on great gardening or garden design ideas. The Keweenaw Garden Club was established by and for gardening enthusiasts. They have presentations at the Portage Lake District Library on the third Monday of … read more Keweenaw Garden Club:Armchair Gardening→

Quilt Art Group
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on January 9, 2020

The quilting group meets in the Michigan Room the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 P.M. Interested in art quilts, the artistry of creating any quilt, handmade jewelry and books, or watercolor paintings? Join us on Thursday, January 16, from 6:30 – 8:00pm !

Wellness Wednesdays
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on January 8, 2020

Join us for the third program in a series presented by local health care practitioners on the benefits of bodywork on Wednesday, January 15, from 6 – 7:30pm . Dr. Sarah Derenzo on Chiropractic Types and Tonal Chiropractic with Dr. Mariah Cain on Webster Technique for Pregnancy and Logan Technique for Everyone (Chiropractic).

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