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Monday, October 05, 2009

Gundlach Shelter to hold Candlelight Ceremony, walk against violence Oct. 5

CALUMET -- The Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter will hold a Candlelight Ceremony for Survivors of Domestic Violence at 7 p.m. tonight, Monday, Oct. 5, at Grace United Methodist Church, 201 Isle Royale St., Houghton.

Michigan Tech University students join community members and pets in a Walk Against Violence last August in Houghton. The walk was sponsored by both the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter and the Copper Country Humane Society. (Photo by Keweenaw Now)

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The public is invited to show support in mourning victims, celebrating survivors and reaffirming the struggle for a non-violent future. The Ceremony will include music, speakers and poetry. Bring a flashlight or a candle and join the walk after the ceremony.

For more information call the Shelter at 337-5632.

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