Hessel School House

Revisiting Summer: Around Lake Superior in Search of Native Orchids
2020-01-27 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Detroit) | MI
The trip around Lake Superior is well known for rugged scenic beauty on the grandest scale, but there is a much smaller type of beauty hiding in the bogs, forests, rocky cliffs, and dunes of this great lake: native orchids. Join Steve Baker Monday, January 27, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center – Hessel School House for a presentation on these special flowers. Mr. Baker will provide stunning photos he took of orchids as traveled around Lake Superior. His presentation will include photos of national and provincial parks where he discovered Sparrow’s Egg Ladies Slippers, Purple Fringed Orchids, and Rose Pogonia. His presentation will cover 36 species of orchids and include images of waterfalls, scenic vistas, and the grandeur of Lake Superior.
The program is free of charge. Donations are appreciated.
To register, visit the Registration page or call (906) 484-1333. This Avery Nature Conservation program is provided with support from The Americana Foundation.

Holiday Art Tour 2019
2019-12-14 10:00 - 17:00
Hessel School House and the Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center will be one location for the Holiday Art Tour on Saturday, December 14, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Photographer Carl TerHaar will be here from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm to discuss his work with the public, and his work will be on display all day. Dressed in festive costume, Pat Wilson will be demonstrating the art of the spinning wheel, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Mary Welter will display hand-crafted jewelry and Christmas tree ornaments, Paul Rossi’s nature photography will be on display, and Mr. Rossi will be present to discuss his work from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. We will have a craft table for children to make take-home ornaments, while supplies last.

Great Lakes Water Levels Meeting
2019-11-05 19:00 - 20:00
The public is invited to a meeting focusing on the impact of Great Lakes water levels Tuesday, November 5, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Hessel School House. Elliot Nelson, instructor for Michigan Sea Grant and MSU Extension, will convey details provided by the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the National Weather Service. He will address how water levels are calculated, future predictions, and briefly touch on a project entitled Great Lakes One Waters (GLOW), a program that promotes resilience in infrastructure, economics, and recreation, in the face of extreme weather events.
Members of the public interested in the impact of Great Lakes water levels are encouraged to attend. Mr. Nelson will spend approximately 35 minutes presenting facts on why lake levels change, long-term processes, and community impacts. Following the presentation, he will seek information from attendees on how water levels have impacted them. For more information, contact Elliot Nelson at elliotne@msu.edu.

Children's Halloween Carnival
2019-10-26 14:00 - 16:00
A Halloween carnival for Clark Township children will take place at Hessel School House Saturday, October 26, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Preschool through Grade Five students are encouraged attend. Games, candy, and prizes will be offered. Costumes are encouraged. Participants must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, call (906) 484-1333 or hesselschoolhouse@gmail.com. The carnival is free of charge. Donations are appreciated. This event is sponsored by Luke and Lynelle Jaroche and Maple Hardwoods, Inc.

The Art of Mime
2019-10-23 18:00 - 20:00
Chicago-based mime team T. Daniel and Laurie Willets will offer a lecture and demonstration on the art of mime Wednesday, October 23, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Hessel School House. Interspersed with projected photos, short films, and history, the internationally-acclaimed mime masters will present techniques and short performances. In addition, they will tell stories from their national and international tours. The team studied in Paris, France under world-renowned mime masters Marcel Marceau and Etienne Decroux.
No registration is required. The team requests a $5.00 donation per attendee.

Friends of the Les Cheneaux Area Trails
2019-09-24 18:00 - 2019-11-19 18:00
Learn The Trail Hikes!
Fun for Everyone!
September 25: 6:00 pm – Munuscong State Forest Campground

Meet at the end of the Munuscong State Forest Campground road.

October 10: 5:30 pm – DeTour State Forest Campground

Meet at campground parking lot.

November 14 – Birge Nature Preserve

Meet at Hessel School House. Time to be announced.

Planning Meetings:

Open to the Public.
Sept 24: 6 pm – The Islander.
October 15: 6 pm – Cattails Cove.
November 19: 6 pm – Les Cheneaux Distillers.

For more information visit www.lcitrails.org, or call Elliot Nelson at (906) 322-0353

Traditional Native American Art Exhibition
2019-09-04 - 2019-10-31
Submissions are requested for a Traditional Native American Art Exhibition Wednesday, September 4 through Thursday, October 31.

One piece per artist will be displayed; additional pieces only as space allows. Space for three-dimensional art is limited. Each piece must include the artist’s name, the work’s title, a brief description or history if need be, a price (or not-for-sale notice), phone number, and e-mail address.
All art must remain on display for the duration of the exhibit. Pick-up will be Friday, November 1.

Register your name by contacting The Hessel School House, 906-484-1333 or hesselschoolhouse@gmail.com.

Les Cheneaux Islands Community Painting Exhibit — Featuring Diana Grenier
2019-08-01 - 2019-08-30
Les Cheneaux Islands Community Painting Exhibit will feature Diana Grenier’s boat paintings from August 1 through August 30. A reception will be held on August 7 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm for all participants. If you would like to have your photographs/paintings included in the exhibit, please read the instructions below:

All photographs/paintings must have subjects in the Les Cheneaux area.
Artwork must be properly framed and wired to hang.
Artist’s name, title, price (or not-for-sale notice), phone and email must be on the back of the piece.
Drop off for July’s exhibit will be June 30, 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the Hessel School House, and all pieces must remain for the duration of the exhibit. Pick up July 31, 10:00 – 11:00 am.
Drop off for August’s exhibit will be July 31, 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the Hessel School House, and all pieces must remain for the duration of the exhibit. Pick up August 31, from 10:00 – 11:00 am.
Artists may enter 1 or 2 pieces. One work will be displayed, a second will be added if there is space.

Register your name by contacting The Hessel School House, 906-484-1333 or hesselschoolhouse@gmail.com.

Hessel School House Annual Alumni Picnic
2019-07-28 16:00 - 19:00
All former students and their guests are invited to enjoy an afternoon catching up with classmates and reminiscing. Story telling expected!

Les Cheneaux Islands Community Photography — Featuring Carl TerHaar
2019-07-01 - 2019-07-30
Les Cheneaux Islands Community Photography will feature the photography of Carl TerHaar and run July 1 through July 30. A reception will be held on July 10 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm for all participants. If you would like to have your photographs/paintings included in the exhibit, please read the instructions below:

All photographs/paintings must have subjects in the Les Cheneaux area.
Artwork must be properly framed and wired to hang.
Artist’s name, title, price (or not-for-sale notice), phone and email must be on the back of the piece.
Drop off for July’s exhibit will be June 30, 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the Hessel School House, and all pieces must remain for the duration of the exhibit. Pick up July 31, 10:00 – 11:00 pm.
Drop off for August’s exhibit will be July 31, 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the Hessel School House, and all pieces must remain for the duration of the exhibit. Pick up August 31, from 10:00 – 11:00 am
Artist’s may enter 1 or 2 pieces. One piece will be displayed, a second will be added if there is space.

Register your name by contacting The Hessel School House, 906-484-1333 or hesselschoolhouse@gmail.com.

Aldo Leopold Festival 2019
2019-05-30 - 2019-06-02
Visit the registration page on this website for a list of the events. A $5.00 wristband is required for access to all events. Also, visit the website: www.aldoleopoldfestival.com for additional details.
