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July’s First Friday in the Calumet Art district will feature openings at multiple galleries – a great way to to kick off the Fourth of July weekend! You’ll even have time to catch dinner, visit the galleries, and get down to Lake Linden for their classic 3rd of July Fireworks.
Visit the Art District’s locations before this month’s First Friday to see June’s exhibits, including immense prints by Chris Guibert at Cross Country Sports, before they’re gone!
Run, carry, climb, push and crawl your way though 5 Kilometers of obstacles. Bring grit, determination and perseverance as your team battles the challenges and races against the competition. Course will start and finish at the Houghton Beach. The course route will utilize the Houghton Waterfront and surrounding features. Successful teams of three to five people ages 13 and up will need to be able to work together efficiently, be competent in all fitness domains – plus be willing to have some fun.
See the event’s website for more information: www.thesisuchallenge.com
SISU Challenge Obstacles
1. Test your functional strength while navigating up our 18-foot Kalamojakka Fish Net Climb
2. Challenge your grip and resolve with 100 yards of St. Urho Sandbag Carries
3. Test mobility and coordination while doing the Misery Bay Low Crawl
4. Like a miner—turn up the power during the Tram Car Push
5. Build mental toughness in our Paskahousu Mud Pit
6. Use agility, balance and coordination to conquer the “Yous guys” Wall Traverse
7. Got what it takes to pull your team over the Holy Wha Wall Climb?
8. Bring your balance and strength to transcend the Heikki Lunta Rope Bridge
9. Jump, pull and climb your way over the Hakkapeliitta Hay Bails
10. Team effort required to conquer the gigantic and slippery Carl Pellonpipe
11. All you need is a smile to enjoy a ride down the SISU Slide
Proceeds from the The SISU Challenge will help support Michigan Technological University’s Army Reserve Officer Training Corps. The SISU Challenge will help fund a scholarship for incoming freshmen in Memory of Benjamin J. Hall. Some funds may also be used for a cadet scholarship to special training events.
Celebrate mountain biking that is fun, fast and flowy! The Great Deer Chase is set for August 15th, 2015. Registration is open now and more information available at www.greatdeerchase.org
The Fall Color Classic (previously Cobble Gobble) is a 8k run/walk put on by the North Woods Conservancy as a fundraiser for the Save Keweenaw Beaches effort. A fun romp through the woods and along the shore, the race starts and ends at the NWC Gratiot River North Trailhead. The course winds its way through parts of NWC Dore Woods, NWC Gratiot River North, the Gratiot River County Park, and includes 1.4k of cobble beach along stunning Lake Superior (see below).
Fat Bike cyclocross / criterium racing comes to the Michigan Tech ski trails Feb. 27. Just $5 for Michigan Tech Trails season pass holders! An additional $10 trail pass required for those without a season pass (trail love!).
Minimum 3.7″ tires, maximum fun!
This is race number five of the six-race UPCROSS snowcross series. There will be two race options – a short, 30 minute race starting at 5:00 p.m. sharp, and a longer 60 minute race starting at 5:40, with both men’s and women’s divisions for both races.
Don’t miss out on our Preseason Two-day Super Sale! This Friday and Saturday only:
• 40-50% off last year’s equipment and apparel
• 20% off 2017 equipment and apparel
Get fully outfitted for this winter for a steal of a deal.
Make it an evening in Downtown Calumet! There’s always new exhibitions at the art galleries, fine people and good food! There are even some talented singers if you know where to look!
“First Fridays” are a monthly event showcasing the talent of our area artists, and an excellent evening for socializing and networking.
The Christmas Season is upon us! Get bundled up and hope for snow while you visit the Swedetown sledding hill, ski trails, and downtown Calumet!
Santa visits the Vertin Gallery on Saturdays between 1:00pm and 4:00pm
Old world draft horses pull a carriage through the streets – Take a ride!
Various musicians can be found livening up art galleries and street corners
Downtown Calumet shops are open and have unique and warming gifts for your loved ones!
Cross Country Sports has extended holiday hours:
- Monday – Saturday 10:00am-7:00pm
- Christmas Eve, Saturday December 24th we will be closing at 4:00pm
- Sundays 1:00pm-4:00pm
- Christmas Day, Sunday December 25th we will be closed
The Christmas Season is upon us! Get bundled up and hope for snow while you visit the Swedetown sledding hill, ski trails, and downtown Calumet!
Santa visits the Vertin Gallery on Saturdays between 1:00pm and 4:00pm
Old world draft horses pull a carriage through the streets – Take a ride!
Various musicians can be found livening up art galleries and street corners
Downtown Calumet shops are open and have unique and warming gifts for your loved ones!
Cross Country Sports has extended holiday hours:
- Monday – Saturday 10:00am-7:00pm
- Christmas Eve, Saturday December 24th we will be closing at 4:00pm
- Sundays 1:00pm-4:00pm
- Christmas Day, Sunday December 25th we will be closed
Make it an evening in Downtown Calumet! There’s always new exhibitions at the art galleries, fine people and good food! There are even some talented singers if you know where to look!
“First Fridays” are a monthly event showcasing the talent of our area artists, and an excellent evening for socializing and networking.