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SUMMARY:Remembrance & Healing\, Every Child Matters Display
DESCRIPTION:Remembrance & Healing\, Every Child Matters\nSeptember 24 – October 8\nHessel School House\nTuesday–Friday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM\nFree Admission | All Ages Welcome \nThe Hessel School House is honored to host “Remembrance & Healing\, Every Child Matters\,” an eight-panel informational display focused on awareness of the boarding and residential school experience and its lasting impacts on Indigenous children\, families\, and communities. \nThis self-guided display provides an opportunity to learn about the history and legacy of Indian residential and boarding school systems\, while creating space to commemorate the children who experienced these schools\, witness and honor the healing journeys of Survivors and their families\, and reflect on our shared responsibility toward truth and reconciliation. \nThe display is appropriate for all ages and invites visitors to take their time\, learn\, reflect\, and engage in meaningful conversation. By bringing this display to the Hessel School House\, we hope to create opportunities for discussion about the effects and legacy of these schools—conversations that can help us listen to one another\, build understanding\, and create bridges within our communities. \nOrange Shirt Day — September 30\nWe also encourage everyone to participate in Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters on September 30. \nSeptember 30 was chosen because it falls at the time of year when Indigenous children were historically taken from their homes and families and sent to residential schools. Orange Shirt Day provides an opportunity for the community to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come. It’s a symbol that honors residential school Survivors\, remembers the children who never returned home\, and acknowledges the generational impacts of the Indian residential and boarding school systems in Canada and the United States \nHow to participate: Wear Orange.\nOn September 30\, wear an orange shirt\, top\, or accessory as a visible expression of remembrance and your commitment to truth and reconciliation. \nWhy This Matters\n“Every Child Matters” honors residential school survivors\, remembers the children who never returned home\, and acknowledges the generational impacts of the Indian residential and boarding school systems in Canada and the United States. \nWe invite our community to visit the display\, learn together\, ask questions\, listen\, and reflect. This is an opportunity to create meaningful dialogue\, deepen understanding\, and continue building bridges through truth\, reconciliation\, remembrance\, and hope. \nFree to attend. All are welcome.
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/remembrance-healing-every-child-matters-display/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibitions,Family Friendly,Pre-teen,Teens
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SUMMARY:Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:Jam Sessions at Hessel School House!  \nJam Sessions offer an easygoing afternoon of live music-making in a welcoming\, historic setting. \n\nBring your favorite instrument\nSing along\nPlay your heart out\nOr simply sit back and enjoy the music\n\nMusicians of all levels are welcome — whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years. Not a musician? No problem! Come soak in the sounds and spend a relaxing afternoon with friends and neighbors. \nAll sessions are held from 2:00 – 4:00 PM. \nFor additional information\, call Tricia Little —(906) 203-7844
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/jam-session-7/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts,Family Friendly,Pre-teen,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260903T161407Z
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SUMMARY:Write Across Generations: A Prose and Poetry Workshop Rooted in Memory
DESCRIPTION:WRITE ACROSS GENERATIONS: A PROSE & POETRY WORKSHOP ROOTED IN MEMORY \nSet in the quiet beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula\, this workshop invites writers to explore how memory shapes our creative lives. Join Helen Raica-Klotz and Ellen Lord for a day of prose and poetry inspired by the stories we inherit\, the places that hold us\, and the moments that stay. \nHelen will guide participants through prose exercises that transform lived experience into vivid narrative. Ellen will lead a poetry session focused on emotional truth\, sensory recall\, and the deep-rooted landscapes of personal history. \nThis generational workshop welcomes writers of all ages and experience levels. Come ready to remember\, reflect\, and write. \nThe schedule could be as follows: \n10 am: coffee and introductions \n10:30 am – 12 pm: Workshop One: Poetry with Ellen \n12 – 1 pm: lunch and author panel discussion/reading \n1 – 2:30 pm: Workshop Two: Prose with Helen \n2:30 – 3 pm: readings from participants \nWorkshop Fee: $60 Per person\, includes coffee/water\, lunch and materials. \nTo Register: Call 906-484-1333 or REGISTER ONLINE \nHelen Raica-Klotz\nEllen Lord
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/write-across-generations-a-prose-and-poetry-workshop-rooted-in-memory/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Lectures and Workshops,Teens,Writers Programs
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SUMMARY:Certified CPR Class
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Hessel School House for a hands-on CPR Certification Class. This course will provide participants with essential CPR skills and practical instruction designed to help them respond confidently in an emergency. Whether you need certification for work\, volunteering\, or simply want to be better prepared to help someone in need\, this class is a great opportunity to learn lifesaving skills. Upon successful completion of the course\, each participant will receive an electronic CPR certification card. Space may be limited\, so advance registration is encouraged. \nClass Fee: $25.00\, includes electronic certification after class completion. \nTo register\, call 906-484-1333 or REGISTER ONLINE.
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/certified-cpr-class/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261110T160000
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SUMMARY:Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:Jam Sessions at Hessel School House!  \nJam Sessions offer an easygoing afternoon of live music-making in a welcoming\, historic setting. \n\nBring your favorite instrument\nSing along\nPlay your heart out\nOr simply sit back and enjoy the music\n\nMusicians of all levels are welcome — whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years. Not a musician? No problem! Come soak in the sounds and spend a relaxing afternoon with friends and neighbors. \nAll sessions are held from 2:00 – 4:00 PM. \nFor additional information\, call Tricia Little —(906) 203-7844
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/jam-session-8/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts,Family Friendly,Pre-teen,Teens
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SUMMARY:Nourishing Your Health: Food\, Nutrition & Chronic Disease
DESCRIPTION:Nourishing Your Health: Food\, Nutrition & Chronic Disease\nFriday\, November 13\, 2026\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\n$20 per person | Lunch included\nAges 16 and older\nInstructor: Shelli Arnold \nDiscover how everyday food choices can support long-term health and well-being in this engaging nutrition class. Participants will learn about some of the factors that contribute to chronic disease and explore how nourishing the body with wholesome foods can play an important role in supporting better health. \nThis class combines instruction\, demonstrations\, and hands-on learning. Along the way\, participants will pair up to try several simple food-preparation activities\, including making a vinaigrette\, preparing sauerkraut\, and learning how to feed a sourdough starter. \nNo special experience or equipment is needed—all supplies will be provided. A delicious lunch is also included\, giving participants time to enjoy good food\, conversation\, and the ideas explored throughout the class. \nWhether you’re looking to make healthier choices\, learn more about nutrition\, or simply become more confident preparing nourishing foods at home\, this class offers a practical and approachable place to begin. \nClass size is limited. Advance registration is encouraged. \nTo register\, call 906-484-1333 or register online at https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=34179&action=ticket&action_ticket=65509 \n 
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/nourishing-your-health-food-nutrition-chronic-disease/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Lectures and Workshops,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261114T120000
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SUMMARY:Fall/Winter Holiday Ink Class
DESCRIPTION:FALL/WINTER/HOLIDAY INK CARDS CLASS \n10 AM – NOON (ADULT) \nSpend the morning with artist Karen Mazzoline as she shares her love of creating with ink! Learn how to work in this medium to create beautiful lines and textures! Choose from three themes for your cards and get ready to ink! By the end of class\, you get to take home 2 – 3 hand made cards for you to share or to keep! All materials and instruction will be provided. \nClass Fee: $40 \nTo register\, call 906-484-1333 or REGISTER ONLINE
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/fall-winter-holiday-ink-class/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Genealogy: Discovering Your Family Story
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 21 | 9:30 AM–12:00 PM\nHessel School House\nInstructor: Charlotte Hefner\nClass Fee: $35 \nCurious about your family history but not sure where to begin? Join Charlotte Hefner for an engaging introduction to genealogy and learn practical ways to start uncovering the people\, places\, and stories that make up your family tree. \nThis class is perfect for beginners\, but it will also be packed with useful tips and ideas for those who have already started exploring their ancestry. Charlotte will share helpful strategies for organizing information\, researching family records\, following clues\, and avoiding some of the common roadblocks that can make genealogy feel overwhelming. \nParticipants will leave with a stronger understanding of how to approach family-history research\, along with practical tools and techniques they can continue using on their own. \nWhether you are just beginning your genealogy journey or have been dabbling in family research for a while\, this class offers a welcoming opportunity to learn\, ask questions\, and dig a little deeper into your family story. \nClass Fee: $35 \nTo register\, call 906-484-1333 or REGISTER ONLINE.
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/genealogy-discovering-your-family-story/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Lectures and Workshops,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260903T152701Z
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SUMMARY:Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:Jam Sessions at Hessel School House!  \nJam Sessions offer an easygoing afternoon of live music-making in a welcoming\, historic setting. \n\nBring your favorite instrument\nSing along\nPlay your heart out\nOr simply sit back and enjoy the music\n\nMusicians of all levels are welcome — whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years. Not a musician? No problem! Come soak in the sounds and spend a relaxing afternoon with friends and neighbors. \nAll sessions are held from 2:00 – 4:00 PM. \nFor additional information\, call Tricia Little —(906) 203-7844
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/jam-session-9/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts,Family Friendly,Pre-teen,Teens
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