Big Bay Events Newsletter – JULY 10, 2025

Compliments of Powell Township Parks and Recreation Committee

THIS WEEK is Fire on the Bay!!

Summer Concert & Fireworks 

There will be one big concert this summer for Fire on the Bay (July 12).

Ramble Tamble will be playing at the Burns Landing Gazebo on the shores of Lake Superior before the fireworks begin. 

Band time: 7:30pm -10:00pm

Fireworks: 10:00pm

Location: Gazebo on Burns Landing on the shores of Lake Superior

Big Bay Shuffle Bike Race

NTN Mountain Bike Series Race #2

July 11 at the Powell Township Recreation Area off of 510

For details or to register, please contact the Noquemanon Trail Network (NTN)

NTN Trails – Karma Day

Tuesday, July 22. Meet at 5:30 – 8:00pm

Meet at the Powell Township Recreation Area Trailhead off CR 510 Join the NTN for Trail Karma, meet at 510 parking lot at the Powell Township Recreation Area, then Sweet Pine for tread maintenance and rock armoring. Meet at 5:30pm for some locally provided restaurant food, begin working around 6:00pm. 

Bring: Bring: protective/close toed shoes, work gloves, long pants/layers, water, and comfort items (hat, bug spray, sunscreen, etc.)

Sunrise Yoga on Lake Superior (see attachment)

Saturday mornings at Burns Landing Boardwalk Beach. The start 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)

Native Garden Work Sessions

Garden Location Entrance of the Big Bay Pathway trailhead. All are welcome. 

July 10 and August 14.  Meet at 6:00pm

Pickin in the Park

Music at Perkins Park. 

The third Thursday of the month through the end of September at 5:00pm 

BBSC Fall Fest

Saturday, September 20 at Draver Park

If you are interested in volunteering, sponsoring or sharing ideas, reach out to director@bigbaystewardship.org

Fire on the Bay Fireworks Donations

Join us in raising funds to support the Annual Fire on the Bay event and fireworks show!

Online donations: https://givebutter.com/OI2fue or drop a check/cash to the Township Office, make checks out to Powell Township with Fire on the Bay in the memo line. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: 

Fire on the Bay Clean Up 

The morning after, Sunday July 13th at 10:00am

Meet at Burns Landing cabin. Bring a rake and gloves and coffee!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS- FUTURE EVENTS

Fire on the Bay – July 12

Blues Fest at Thunder Bay Inn – August 23 and 24 

Fall Festival hosted by the BBSC– September 20

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Fitness Class (See attachment)

Wednesdays at 5:30pm

UPDATED: Classes are held 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. There will be no classes in July. Led by Jill Vanatta, Certified Trainer

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.

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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