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BLOOD DRIVE Friday, March 21st 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. L’Anse Methodist Church The need is always urgent…all blood donations go to our UP hospitals.
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Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College Job Fair & Career Expo 2025 April 2nd from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Niiwin Akeaa Center, 111 Beartown Road, Baraga FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! For more information visit: kbocc.edu/jobfair
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Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College Job Fair & Career Expo April 2 from 10:00 – 2:00 pm Niiwin Akeaa Center, 111 Beartown Road, Baraga (behind the Ojibwa Casino) FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
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Please come learn more about the plans under consideration for a new county jail in Houghton County. Two Public Educational Meetings to Discuss Jail Plans Houghton When? Wednesday April 2, 2025, 6pm-7:45pm Where? Portage Lake District Library Community Room Who’s speaking? Faith Morrison, League of Women Voters of the Copper Country along with the chair of the Houghton County Board of Commissioners, Tom Tikkanen and Sheriff Josh Saaranen. (There may be an additional commissioner as well, TBD) Who’s sponsoring? The League of Women Voters of the Copper Country Hancock When? Monday April 7, 2025, 6pm-7:45pm Where? 5th and Elm Coffeehouse, 426 Quincy St, |
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Knights of Columbus 2934 is having a Fish Fry every Friday during Lent Fish Fry Dates : April 4th and April 11th at St. Ann’s Church Hall, Baraga from 4:30p to 6:30p Serving: Fried and/or Baked Cod, French Fries and/or Potato Wedges, Macaroni & Cheese, Coleslaw and Dessert Cost: Adults – $15.00 – Children 5-12 $6.00 and Under 5 Free
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Hancock Community Hub Hosts Free Spring Family Dance on April 4 The Hancock Community Hub invites families to celebrate the arrival of spring at its Aloha! Spring Family Dance on Friday, April 4, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Hancock Community Hub Gym. This free community event is open to all ages and will feature an evening of dancing, fun competitions, kids’ activities, and delicious desserts and refreshments. After a long and snowy Upper Peninsula winter, it’s time to celebrate the arrival of spring! Families are invited to leave the cold behind and enter a tropical paradise |
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Please come learn more about the plans under consideration for a new county jail in Houghton County. Public Educational Meetings to Discuss Jail Plans Hancock When? Monday April 7, 2025, 6pm-7:45pm Where? 5th and Elm Coffeehouse, 426 Quincy St, Hancock Who’s speaking? Faith Morrison, League of Women Voters of the Copper Country along with the chair of the Houghton County Board of Commissioners, Tom Tikkanen and Sheriff Josh Saaranen. (There may be an additional commissioner as well, TBD) Who’s sponsoring? The League of Women Voters of the Copper Country Faith Morrison, co-president of the LWVCC, is a member of the large committee The next KATV Club monthly meeting will be held on April 7th, 2025. It will be held at the Hubbell VFW in Hubbell Mi. At 7:00 P.m. We will discuss old and new projects. We will have maintenance packets ready for those who adopt a section of trail. We really appreciate all those volunteers who help us out. All members old and new welcome. MI-Trale Monthly Meeting Our April Monthly Meeting will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on 4/07/2025. For virtual attendance, we now have ZOOM available, along with the strictly audio/phone method. If you would like to attend virtually, please email me at this address and I will get you the connection information. If you are in the area, please stop in for the meeting! We’d love to see you there! |
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The Houghton-Keweenaw Chapter of MARSP (Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel) will meet on Tuesday, April 8, At the Bluffs at !2:30 pm. The guest speaker will be from MEALS on Wheels and a buffet lunch will be served. All members are encouraged to attend. STK |
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Baraga County Chamber of Commerce BINGO Every Second Thursday of each month 6:00 pm – early bird 4:30p Whirl-I-Gig, 15850 Whirl-I-Gig Road, L’Anse Win Cash – Low Entry Fee |
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“Dollar Bay School’s Kindergarten Registration is now open and our fun Kindergarten Roundup event will be on the afternoon of Friday, April 11th. Anyone with a child who will be 5 on or before September 1st is invited to go to the Dollar Bay School website for more information.” If you’re actively shopping for a new home or considering building one from the ground up, Phil & Lee’s Homes invites you to our Spring Open House, happening April 11th through 13th at our Model Home Center, located at 6674 US Highway 2, Escanaba, MI 49829. This event is built specifically for future homeowners, giving you the chance to explore model homes, meet industry experts, and get real answers about what it takes to build smart in today’s market. 📅 Event Schedule: Friday, April 11: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday, April 12: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday, April
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Knights of Columbus 2934 is having a Fish Fry every Friday during Lent Fish Fry Dates : April 11th at St. Ann’s Church Hall, Baraga from 4:30p to 6:30p Serving: Fried and/or Baked Cod, French Fries and/or Potato Wedges, Macaroni & Cheese, Coleslaw and Dessert Cost: Adults – $15.00 – Children 5-12 $6.00 and Under 5 Free Baraga County Chamber of Commerce Mix & Mingle and Brown Bay Auction Supporting the Scholarship Fund Friday, April 11, at 5:30pm L’Anse Golf Club Enjoy Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres and Wine Tasting featuring Michigan & Alcohol Free Wines Public is encouraged to participate! No fee to attend! Brown bag auction items and enthusiastic bidders are appreciated! For more information or to donate auction items call the Chamber at 906-353-8808 |
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Saturday 4-12-2025 8am- 12pm the Son’s of the American Legion Alfred Erickson Post 186 Hancock, MI is having g a Pancake breakfast fund raiser. 1308 West Quincy street Hancock, MI Pancakes, Volverths sausage, eggs, orange juice, Nisu Bakery coffee. 8 dollars donation Children 5 and under free Dine in or carry out
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Come enjoy a morning of fun and inspiring talks at the eighth annual Keweenaw Native Plant Symposium, set for 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 12, on Zoom. Everyone is invited, and the event is free. To register, visit keweenaw.wildones.org. Keynote speaker Kim Eierman will present “Selling Native Plants with Cues to Care.” Not all neighbors and city officials are on board with the look of natural landscaping. Kim will illustrate how to show intent in your native landscape and demonstrate to others that you are gardening with purpose. Kim is the founder of EcoBeneficial LLC. She is an environmental horticulturist Gentle Yoga Class Join Roxanne for Gentle Yoga for all Levels Saturday, April 12, at 10:00 am Baraga County Chamber conference Room 1 N. Main Street, L’Anse, MI 49946
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BARAGA COUNTY SPRING FLING 2025 Families are invited to join in the fun of the 2025 Baraga County Spring Fling Resource Fair. Spring Fling is a FREE, fun, family event for families in Baraga County with giveaways, activities, games and information from over 15 community organizations. Mark your calendars for April 12, 2025, and head to the Niiwin Akeaa Campus Gym from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to play games, receive FREE giveaways and discover the various organizations making a difference in the area. “We are excited to host this resource fair as part of our continued dedication
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Join us for a Spring Craft Show and Photos with the Easter Bunny April 12th, 2025 from 11am – 3pm With the Easter Bunny 12pm – 2pm Baraga American Legion Post #444
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Exploring Tarot and Reading for Yourself April 12th from 12:00p – 2:00p Baraga County Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 1 N. Main Street, L’Anse |
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The Houghton County Board of Commissioners and Administration invite all residents to attend a Special Meeting on April 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., located at 401 East Houghton Avenue, 3rd Floor Circuit Court, Houghton, MI 49931, to learn about the designs under consideration for the construction of a new county jail. If approved by the County Board, there will be a proposed millage request to fund the construction of the selected design. The current jail facility is outdated, overcrowded, and no longer meets state compliance standards or the needs of the county. The proposed millage would provide funding for a |
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2025 Puppy Parade is April 17 Copper Shores Victim Support is asking the community to save the date for the fifth annual Puppy Parade. The event is Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Puppy Parade will be held in downtown Hancock, starting at Quincy Green. Held annually during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Puppy Parade is a community awareness event and solidarity walk for survivors of sexual assault. Attendees will have to opportunity to gather on Quincy Lawn with their furry friends before the walk and speak to Copper Shores Victim Advocates, as well as several local agencies |
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Dorcas Society of SS Peter & Paul Lutheran, 1010 Madeleine, Houghton, is holding its Spring Bazaar on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from noon-3:00 pm. Funds raised go toward missions, both near and far. |
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Wilderness Walk Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 3:00 pm Paavola Wetlands Nature Area – Off No. 9 Road in Paavola Location The Wilderness Walks are opportunities to connect with God and each other in an outdoor natural setting. Each walk has a leader who will guide the walk and stop along the way for readings and reflection. The walks are appropriate for all ages including families and children. The nature area contains miles of hiking trails suitable for visitors of all accessibility. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.
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Let’s Eat Free Community Meal from 4:00pm to 5:30pm It’s provided and prepared by the Michigan Tech unit of Circle K and served with the help of the Sigma Rho fraternity of Chassell. Additional funding was also provided by DP Construction which is also based in Chassell. Our thanks go out to all of these folks. The menu Circle K is planning is chicken and cheese quesadillas with corn and apples as well as a dessert. Enjoy! For this meal and all Let’s Eat Community Meals it’ll be good to keep in mind that they were originally started to provide a tasty and
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The event is sponsored by the Let’s Eat organization and the preparation will be done by its original organization members and the Sisters of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Chassell, a long-time supporter of our program. The menu includes Sloppy Joes, one of our all-time favorites, vegetables, dessert and fruit. And, of course, the meal is free to all guests and takes place between 4 and 5:30 pm at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on US-41 on April 27. |
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Copper Country Soccer Association and Houghton FC are reminding families that registration for Summer Recreational Soccer opportunities will close on May 7th. Registration is open for boys and girls born from 2007 to 2021. Both area soccer clubs have combined efforts to offer one recreational program for area youth this summer. Tentative season dates run from June 3, to August 2, 2025. Please visit coppercountrysoccer.org or houghtonfc.com for more information, and to register. Tuesday, April 29th at the Downtowner in Houghton, the Copper Country Men’s Slow-pitch Softball league, will be having their initial meeting at 6 pm, upstairs of the bar! All captains or one member of the team must attend. Any new players or teams, looking to join, please attend also! See you there! Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting: Tuesday, APRIL 29th, 2025 @ 6:30 pm Portage Lake District Library Meeting Room Houghton, MI 49931 Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy MInds is a public group, and we welcome anyone interested in our mission: “to support healthy minds through connection and community.” Our goals are to talk more openly about mental health to reduce stigma, to build a resilient community by educating the public, and to support those at risk for mental health and substance use crises. We are on Facebook and our email address is ksup4healthyminds@gmail.com. |
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Community Breastfeeding Collaborative to Host Listening Sessions in May Public Invited to Share Experiences and Ideas for Improving Local Breastfeeding Support The Community Breastfeeding Collaborative invites community members to two upcoming listening sessions designed to gather input on breastfeeding experiences, challenges, and needs throughout the Western Upper Peninsula. These sessions aim to strengthen local support for breastfeeding families based on feedback directly from those with lived experience. Your voice matters whether you’re a parent, caregiver, healthcare provider, or community advocate. Attendees are encouraged to share their perspectives on current barriers and opportunities to improve our region’s breastfeeding resources
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Join the Gay VFD Auxiliary for their Spring Festival Craft Show, May 3rd from 10 AM – 3PM at the Gay Community Hall , 8878 Second Street, Gay, Michigan. We have a great line-up of crafters for this show. Items ranging from photography, glasswork, wood, leather, painting, copper, crochet, knitting and more. Bring your phone or camera for a special feature: A miniature cow named “Oppie” will be joining us for a photo opportunity for the kids. Come join in the fun and pick up a gift for Mother’s Day or any other special occasion. East Fork Pasties and a |
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Keweenaw Lions Club will hold their annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Sunday, May 4th. Dine-in with carryout available, at the Mohawk School from 11:00 to 2:00. Same cost, $12 per meal includes spaghetti, garlic bread, cole slaw and baked goods. Limited to 300 tickets, which are available from Keweenaw Lions Club members or by calling Marty & Syd at 289-4306 or Brian at 370-1454. Any extra tickets will be available at the door. Win big money, 50/50 raffle! 100% of proceeds benefit local charities. If you are unable to attend the dinner but would like to make a donation, please |