Houghton County Voters invited to public information sessions to learn about 2025 Elder Nutrition Millage Proposal

A total of 17 public information sessions were scheduled from June 18 to July 21 throughout Houghton County. We’re inviting residents of Houghton County to take part in one of the sessions focused on the 2025 Elder Nutrition Services millage proposal, which appears on the August 5, 2025 ballot.

Remaining public information sessions:

Thursday, July 10, 5 p.m. at George Gipp Arena in Laurium
Thursday, July 10, 7 p.m. at CLK Schools Lower Level Commons in Calumet
Friday, July 11, 5 p.m. at Franklin Township Hall in Franklin Township
Monday, July 14, 5 p.m. at Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Schools in Dollar Bay
Monday, July 21, 5:30 p.m. at Laird Township Hall in Alston

To learn more about the millage proposal and growing need for senior services in Houghton County, visit the Elder Nutrition Services page. Read our recent article to find out how much this millage would cost you. If you have any questions, we may have answered them in our millage proposal FAQ article.

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Heads UP - A Youth Wellbeing Event

Copper Country kids are invited to attend Heads UP, on Tuesday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Quincy Green in Hancock. Open to all children entering grades six through nine, the event promotes physical health, mindfulness and nutrition through engaging hands-on activities. Register for free at coppershores.org/headsup!

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Mobile Food Pantries in Houghton, Baraga and Ontonagon Counties

We’re working with multiple partners across the Copper Country to bring the Feeding America West Michigan mobile food pantry to neighbors in need. See the remaining delivery dates:

Save the date for Meghan (and Friends) at the Market!

Our Community Health Educator, Meghan Jaszczak, R.D., is headed back to the farmers market, this time with fellow dietitians from UP Health System - Portage and Aspirus Keweenaw! Stop by with your nutrition questions; these health professionals are excited and ready to answer them.

Houghton farmers market - August 26
Calumet farmers market - September 6

Copper Shores is proud to host many events throughout the year. If you want to make sure you don't miss them, subscribe to our monthly email newsletter!

Millage public information session - Laurium, July 10, 5 p.m.
Millage public information session - Calumet, July 10, 7 p.m.
Millage public information session - Franklin Township, July 11, 5 p.m.
Millage public information session - Dollar Bay, July 14, 5 p.m.
Community-Wide Picnic - Greenland, July 20, 12 p.m.
Millage public information session - Alston, July 21, 5:30 p.m.

On-Call Float Position - Meals on Wheels
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Victim Support
Victim Advocate - Victim Support

That's it for this quarter. If you have information you want included next time, email mbabcock@coppershores.org. More importantly, thanks for being part of this community's blossoming food culture!

Thank you for your interest in our Food Initiative. If you want to show your support, please consider making a donation at coppershores.org/food-initiative.