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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