Big Bay Events Newsletter – MARCH 14, 2025

Thank You for completing the Powell Township Parks and Recreation Survey. We had a great response. We appreciate your thoughts, ideas and priorities to ensure our parks, trails, and programs meet your needs.

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.

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Powell Township residents, please keep these annual township events in mind. Further details, including times, are in local newsletters (including the newsletter below) and/or will post as they become available.

12 April 2025: Easter Egg Hunt
03 May 2025: Dash for Trash
17 May 2025: Big Bay Relay
12 July 2025: Fire on the Bay
20 September 2025: Fall Festival
05 December 2025 (4P.M. – 7P.M.): Bay Cliff Health Camp Annual Open House
06 December 2025: Holiday Tree Lighting

Easter Egg Hunt:

Saturday, April 12, Starts 11:00 promptly.

Powell Township Hall, Treats will be served.

Dash For Trash/Community Clean Up

Hosted by the Big Bay Stewardship Council

Saturday, May 3 at 8:00am.

Meet at Draver Park at 8:00am, pick up high visibility vests, PPE, garbage bags and a cup of coffee. The event ends at 12:00pm with a community potluck and music at Draver Park, bring a dish to pass. A large dumpster will be located at Powell Township’s Transfer Station for garbage drop off. Put together a team and a pick-up trash along the roads, trails and waterways. Prizes for the most unique find, largest trash haul and team spirit! You can register HERE or on the day of the event! “Dump passes” are available to Powell Township Residents on the day of the event. Stop by the Township office to sign up for a pass to dispose of large items.

47th Annual Big Bay Relay

Saturday, May 17

Race from Marquette to Big Bay!

Starts at 8:00am at the Kaufman Sports Complex in Marquette. Finishes at Draver Park in Big Bay

Big Bay Relay is Seeking Business Sponsors

The Big Bay Relay is seeking business sponsors for the May 17th race. Sponsorship packets are attached. Contact: bigbayrelay@gmail.com with questions.

Lumberjack Entertainment Schedule

March 8 – Vinyl Tap, 8-12pm

March 15 – Groove Candy, 8-12pm

March 29 – Bradley Brownel, 8-11pm

April 5 – Diversion 8-12pm

April 12 – Flat Broke Blues, 8-11pm

April 19 – Karaoke, 8-12pm

May 10 – Bradley Brownell, 8-11pm

May 15, The Reveal, 8-12pm

May 25- Karaoke, 8-12pm

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.

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.

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

Summer Concert Series- Dates coming soon

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

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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 at 9:30am at the Powell Twp. Hall and Fridays 9:30am at the Thunder Bay Inn Lobby. 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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