Big Bay Events Newsletter – AUGUST 14, 2025

Compliments of Powell Township Parks and Recreation Committee

Community Ice Cream Social and Berry Bash – A Sweet Escape
THIS Saturday, August 16 at these 2 locations (across street from each other)

Community Presbyterian Church -Ice Cream & Pie Social
Sundaes – Banana Splits – Ice Cream Cones
Home Baked Pie a la Mode
11 AM – 2 PM
For additional Information call LuAnn 906 399-0868 or Darlene 906 869-4964

St. Mary Catholic Church will be hosting: A Berry Bash
All types of berry-baked goods and desserts.
Home made with fresh berries.
10 AM – 2PM
For additional information Call Eileen 906 235-3487

Blues Fest at Thunder Bay Inn
Friday/Saturday: August 22 and 23
Friday: 4:00 – 7:00pm and Saturday 1:00 – 10:00pm
Thunder Bay Inn, Tickets are $10.00.
Information available at www.historicthunderbayinn.com

Native Garden Work Bee
NOTE: The August 12 work sessions is cancelled and RESCHEDULED for September 17, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Meet at the Big Bay Pathway

BBSC Fall Fest and Car Show
Saturday, September 20 at Draver Park
11:00 – 4:00pm
If you are interested in volunteering, sponsoring or sharing ideas, reach out to director@bigbaystewardship.org

Sunrise Yoga on Lake Superior
Saturday mornings at Burns Landing Boardwalk Beach. The time varies, depending on the sunrise time. For event details and times for each week, join the Facebook page: Big Bay Fitness (BBF)
Yoga and a sunrise are a great way to start the day. Classes are one hour and cost $5.00. Bring a towel, yoga mat, and coffee. Class is offered by Sarah Weaver, registered yoga teacher. (See attached for more information)

MARK YOUR CALENDARS- FUTURE EVENTS

Blues Fest at Thunder Bay Inn – August 23 and 24

Fall Festival hosted by the BBSC– September 20

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Fitness Class Wednesdays at 5:30pm

UPDATED: Classes are at the Powell Township Building

All fitness levels welcome; bring a mat and light weights (if you have them)

Charise Baker, Certified Fitness Instructor

Join the Facebook Group: Big Bay Fitness (BBF)

ASAHI Exercise Class

ASAHI is a form of exercise from Finland, accessible to everyone, of all ages. No equipment needed; Sequences are all done in a standing position.

UPDATED** August classes will be on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:30am. Draver Park Trail Head Parking Lot. Led by Jill Vanatta, Certified Trainer

Senior Get Together

Presbyterian Church is Thursdays from 10:00 – 12:00pm.

Snacks, cards, puzzles, knitting, chatting and fun.

Knitting Club

St. Mary’s Church Basement-Mondays 10:00 – 12:00pm

The group is through the RSVP (Retired Seniors Volunteer Program)

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