Powell Township Newsletter – January 17, 2025

Happy 2025 Everyone!! Events for January and February:

Check out www.powelltownship.org, or the public bulletin boards, for any changes in meeting dates and times, as well as virtual meeting options. The Township Board, Committees, and Commissions have regular meetings and encourage all our residents to attend meetings.

Powell Township Parks and Recreation: https://www.facebook.com/ptparksNrec/
Powell Township Fire Department: https://sites.google.com/view/powelltownshipfire/home
Powell Township Emergency Management: https://sites.google.com/view/powelltownshipfire/powell-ems
Big Bay Information: https://www.facebook.com/bigbayinfo/
Discover Big Bay: https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverBigBay/
Big Bay Pathway: https://www.facebook.com/bigbaypathway/

Powell Township Food Bank

Food Bank is open on the following dates from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.:

Wednesday, January 1, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday, January 15, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday, February 5, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday, February 19, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday, March 5, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday, March 19, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.

Food Bank Donations

You can make a monetary donation to the township office, make checks out to Powell Township and “food bank donation” in the memo line. A great holiday idea.
Food/supply donations can be dropped off at the Powell Township office during regular office hours (Mon & Thu 9-12) or dropped off directly to the food bank during operating hours.
Questions? Call Kim Bourgeois at 906-362-7275.

Cruise Boom Film Screening, hosted by the BBSC

January 24 6:00 – 8:00pm

Bay Cliff Health Camp, Big House

Panel discussion, fireside chat, and Q&A with the movie producer

See attachment poster for details

Fishing Derby on Lake Independence

February 8 and 9

Click here for details

Powell Township 5-Year Recreation Plan

Public Hearing
POSTPONED to March 11, 2025, 6:30 P.M. (during Parks and Recreation’s monthly meeting)
Location: Powell Township Hall

36^th Honey Bear Classic Ski/Snowshoe Fundraiser

Saturday, February 15, Group start at 11:00am

Cross country ski or snowshoe the Big Bay Pathway loop, located on Deutsch Avenue.

Warming fire and hotdog roast at the trailhead, Live music at the Thunder Bay Inn from 12-3.

Register online or in person at the Thunder Bay Inn the day of the event. https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/BigBay/HoneyBearClassicFundraiser

Volunteers are still needed, email Marcia at honeybearclassic@gmail.com

Do you know of a local business sponsor?

The Big Bay Relay is seeking business sponsors for the May 17th race.

Sponsorship packets are attached.

Race sign up website and details: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Marquette/BigBayRelay

Coming Soon – Big Bay is painting a MURAL

The 7^th and 8^th graders at Powell Township School in partnership with the BBSC, and local muralist, Lindsey Naylor, will be finalizing the details.

POWELL TOWNSHIP SCHOOL NEWS:

Powell Playgroup: For children ages birth-4 with a caregiver, every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM during the school year. Playgroup is canceled on snow days.

Free Fitness Class: The Mixer with Charise Baker, Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM during the school year. (Adults only please!) Classes are canceled on snow days.

Powell Senior Tea: On February 13th, join us at 10:00 in the PTS gym for entertainment put on by students and enjoy tea and baked goods served and prepared by the 7th and 8th grade students.

PTS Community Theater: The production of The Big Bad Musical will be on March 7th and 8th at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $5 and available at the door.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Seeking Trail Groomers

Assist with ski trails, operating side by side and pulling grooming tracks.

Interested volunteers, contact Coty at 920-427-3670

Seeking Volunteers for Big Bay Relay – May 17

Opportunities listed on website: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Marquette/BigBayRelay

Contact Marcia at bigbayrelay@gmail.com

Seeking Event Volunteers

The Parks and Recreation committee is seeking volunteers to chair some local events, including Fire on the Bay, Christmas Tree Lighting and the Easter Egg Hunt.

Interested volunteers, email bigbaymichgan@gmail.com

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Fitness Class

Every Wednesday when school is in session

6:00 – 7:00pm, Powell Township School Gym

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

Charise Baker, Certified Fitness Instructor

Presbyterian Church Community Dinners

Second Tuesday of the month. All are welcome! 4:30 – 6:30pm

Burns Landing Walkway Paver Donations

Would you like your name engraved on a paver at Burns Landing leading up the LeClair cabin? $100 donation. Checks can be dropped off at the Powell Township Office. If you haven’t already, take a walk to Burns Landing, it is looking amazing down there!

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.

Tuesdays , 9:30am at the Powell Twp. Hall and Thursdays, 9:30am at the Thunder Bay Inn Lobby. Led by Jill Vanatta, Certified Trainer

Senior Get Together – New Day of Week – THURSDAYS

Presbyterian Church – NOW MEETS ON 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)

MARK YOUR CALENDARS- FUTURE EVENTS

Dash for Trash – May 3

Big Bay Relay – May 17

Fire on the Bay – July 12

Fall Festival – September 20

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