BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Keep It In The UP! - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Keep It In The UP!
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Keep It In The UP!
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20230101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241001T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250101T235959
DTSTAMP:20260524T234319
CREATED:20240923T153329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T153329Z
UID:795-1727740800-1735775999@www.keepitintheup.com
SUMMARY:Baraga County Holiday Decor Tours
DESCRIPTION:Baraga County Holiday Decor Tours \n  \nHALLOWEEN outdoor displays must be engaged from 6pm until 9pm from October 21st through October 31st. \n  \nCHRISTMAS outdoor displays must be engaged from 6pm until 9pm from December 14th through January 1st. \n  \nShare your holiday spirit and passion for decorating by listing your site on the map!  Participate in Halloween\, Christmas\, or both!  There is no fee to participate and no fee for maps.  Sites listed on the maps will be entered into drawings for Baraga Bucks! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/baraga-county-holiday-decor-tours/
LOCATION:Baraga County\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241204T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250106T235959
DTSTAMP:20260524T234319
CREATED:20241206T155355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T155355Z
UID:1271-1733270400-1736207999@www.keepitintheup.com
SUMMARY:Copper Country Great Start Family Coalition to Host Annual Diaper Drive
DESCRIPTION:Baraga\, Houghton\, Keweenaw Counties – The Copper Country Great Start Parent Coalition \n  \nThe Copper Country Great Start Collaborative is gearing up for our annual diaper drive to help provide essential items like diapers and wipes for families in our community. Each year\, the Family Coalition collects new unopened packages of diapers and wipes for the Keweenaw Family Resource Center’s (KFRC) Baby Closet. These diapers are given away to families in need throughout the year at no charge.  Last year 150 families utilized the Baby Closet and received: \n  \n\n\n829 packages of diapers and wipes \n\n\n16 pack-n-plays to provide safe sleep environments \n\n\n33 baby safety items including baby gates and 1 car seat \n\n\n136 bags of clothing \n\n\n40 referrals to other support programs \n\n\n  \n“The Baby Closet exists to help ensure that families have access to the basic items their children need to be strong and healthy”\, said Iola Brubaker\, KFRC Executive Director. “Providing diapers and wipes during challenging financial times is just one way we can help support families.” \n  \nAll sizes and diapers are needed to support the community\, but the most commonly requested sizes are size 5\, 6 & 7. All donations stay local and directly benefit families in the Copper Country. Donation boxes will be available at multiple locations starting December 4\, 2024\, through January 6\, 2025. \n  \nYou can find donation boxes at these locations: Aspirus\, Auto Pro\, Copper Country ISD\, Econo\, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church\, Keweenaw Chevrolet GMC\, KFRC\,  MTU ROTC\, Portage Lake District Library\, Superior Family Chiropractic\, Trinity Episcopal Church\, and U.P. Health.  For more information or to make a financial donation\, please call 906-482-9363.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/copper-country-great-start-family-coalition-to-host-annual-diaper-drive/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241207T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T234319
CREATED:20241127T184557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T184557Z
UID:1232-1733562000-1733587200@www.keepitintheup.com
SUMMARY: FIRST LEGO League Qualifier at NMU
DESCRIPTION:  \nNorthern Michigan University’s Seaborg Center will host its annual FIRST LEGO League Challenge Qualifier on Saturday\, Dec. 7\, in Jamrich Hall. There will be 24 upper elementary teams (about 500 students) competing. Media are welcome to cover this STEM event\, which brings many visitors to campus from the local community and larger central U.P. area. \nThe qualifying tournament begins with an opening ceremony at 9 a.m. Robot matches and judging will follow throughout the day. The event will conclude around 4 p.m. with an awards ceremony to celebrate teams advancing to the state tournament.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/first-lego-league-qualifier-at-nmu/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241207T100000
DTSTAMP:20260524T234319
CREATED:20241106T204820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T204820Z
UID:1129-1733565600-1733565600@www.keepitintheup.com
SUMMARY:L'Anse - Annual Cookie Walk
DESCRIPTION:ANNUAL COOKIE WALK \nSaturday\, December 7th\, 2024 \nUnited Lutheran Church\, Main & Mesnard\, L’Anse \nDoors open at 10:00am \n  \nLet us do your Christmas baking….Mix and Match…Choose your favorite cookies ($8 per pound)\, Breads\, Candy. \nBring a friend and stop by for morning coffee.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/lanse-annual-cookie-walk/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Church\, Main & Mesnard\, L'Anse\, MI\, 49946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241207T100000
DTSTAMP:20260524T234319
CREATED:20241206T155122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T155122Z
UID:1268-1733565600-1733565600@www.keepitintheup.com
SUMMARY:Calumet - Swedetown Trails Club Season Opener
DESCRIPTION:Ski season is here in the Keweenaw. The Swedetown Trails Club will host its Season Opener on Saturday\, Dec. 7 at the Swedetown Recreation Area in Calumet. This early-season ski event comes with a strong start to winter. The Keweenaw saw nearly two feet of snowfall over last weekend – and more looks to be on the way for Saturday’s race. Skiers can participate in a 7.5km freestyle race in various age groups\, competing for prizes. The fun starts in Swedetown at 10 a.m. this Saturday. \n\nThe Keweenaw has been hit with a thick snow base welcoming cross-country skiers and winter enthusiasts back to their favorite powder trails. The trails club says it was able to begin setting tracks on Nov. 30 and will be updating users regularly on current trail conditions. The Season Opener kicks off Swedetown’s winter events. In March\, it will host the Great Bear Chase with a 50km Skiathlon\, 50km Classic and a 50km Freestyle. \n\nThe Season Opener is sponsored by the Swedetown Trails Club and Studio 13 in Houghton. Participants are suggested to donate $20 – helping support early-season grooming. Come celebrate a strong start to winter in the Keweenaw this weekend. Pull out the skis and find your warm layers – it’s the perfect time to experience Swedetown. For the next week\, temperatures are looking to stay below freezing – keeping the snow in your future Keweenaw adventures.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/calumet-swedetown-trails-club-season-opener/
LOCATION:Swedetown Recreation Area\, 56641 Osceola Road\, Calumet\, Michigan\, 49913
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260524T234319
CREATED:20241127T184735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T184735Z
UID:1236-1733565600-1733571000@www.keepitintheup.com
SUMMARY:Meditate Marquette Presents: A Year of Mindful Living  
DESCRIPTION: Saturday\, December 7\, 2024. 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library\, George Shiras III Room. Four mindfulness meditation and yoga teachers invite you to engage in a year of mindful living.  Each month\, one of the teachers will present a topic that addresses the different dimensions where we can practice mindfulness and presence.  The intent is for us to cultivate mindfulness\, care\, and well-being individually and in our love\, business\, and social relationships.  These are drop-in sessions\, although committing to a full year is a way to build a consistent mindfulness practice. For more information and to check on the status of the program\, call 906-226-4303 or visit www.pwpl.info.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/meditate-marquette-presents-a-year-of-mindful-living-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241207T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260524T234319
CREATED:20241127T183803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T183803Z
UID:1218-1733599800-1733607000@www.keepitintheup.com
SUMMARY:Home to the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:  \nNorthern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present a festive new production titled “Home for the Holidays” Thursday through Saturday\, Dec. 5-7 and 12-14 in Forest Roberts Theatre. The show is about a group of NMU students who convene to share tales of their diverse family traditions before they journey home for the holidays. It features musical singing and dance numbers—many familiar—with bits of dialogue to tie it all together. \n“Home can mean a lot of different things to different people\, and the holidays are a momentous time for various reasons\,” said Karina Johnson\, who developed and is directing the production. “Everyone has their own memories\, traditions and family experiences they really love or love to hate. I’ve been wanting to create something like this for a while\, and I tried as much as I could to include some diverse stories as well.” \nAs an example\, Johnson said MJ Opulencia\, a student from the Philippines who hasn’t been home for the holidays in four years\, choreographed a dance that means a great deal to her and reflects her country’s customs. There is also Irish step dancing\, clogging\, tap\, traditional Christmas hymns and classic carols\, and a Sankta Lucia number choreographed by student Abigail Foskuhl. \nJohnson also selected other dance students with previous choreography experience to assist with the production. Don’Tae Mitchell worked on “Grown Up Christmas List” and the Jackson Five’s “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” Gianna Daprai developed a number that “encapsulates the craziness and chaos that comes from her holiday family dinners\,” and Emma Houston choreographed a song where all of the students are old men tap dancing. \n“It’s a quite an eclectic group\, and they’re all having a great time\,” Johnson added. “It’s been quite a process\, but it’s coming together nicely. I’ve spent the past three to five years thinking of a show like this that I could put together and now it’s finally coming to fruition. I’m grateful I’ve been given this opportunity\, and I hope that people can appreciate it and find their own little stories tied in among all of those we’re telling in this production.” \nBefore the curtain rises on this family-friendly event\, Santa Claus will visit the Forest Roberts Theatre lobby for one hour before each performance. Photos with the jolly old elf are encouraged. \nShowtimes are at 7:30 p.m. throughout the run\, with a 1 p.m. Theatre for All sensory-friendly performance on Saturday\, Dec. 7\, and an additional 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday\, Dec. 14. Tickets are $25 for the general public; $22 for NMU employees\, seniors and military; $15 for youth; and $5 for NMU students. They can be purchased at nmu.universitytickets.com.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/home-to-the-holidays/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR