Western UP Events

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.

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

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

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

Monthly meeting of the Keweenaw ATV Club will be held on May 5th, 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 need to set a date for our summer picnic. We will need volunteers to collect prizes for the picnic.  We really appreciate all those volunteers who help us out. All members, old and new, welcome.

Our May Monthly Meeting will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on 5/05/2025. 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!    For next Monday, Happy early Cinco de Mayo, All! Celebrate all things Mexican by getting yourself some good Mexican food (and drink!) to party with! Enjoy!!

The Copper Country Beekeeping Club will meet on Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 pm at the Carnegie Museum in Houghton. Please use the lower level entrance. This month, we’ll be discussing beekeeping 101 and installing new bees! Buzz on by!

Is It Really Recycled? Hosted by: Copper Country Recycling Initiative (CCRI) Date & Time: May 7th | Doors open at 6:30 PM | Presentation begins at 7:00 PM Location: Orpheum Theater – 426 Quincy St Hancock, MI 49930 Event Description: Have you ever wondered what actually happens to your recyclables after they leave the curb? Join Copper Country Recycling Initiative (CCRI) for an eye-opening community presentation. The evening will kick off with CCRI Executive Director Jonathon Nagel, who will provide a brief overview of the current state of recycling in the Copper Country. Our featured speaker, Josh Wales, Materials Management

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  

The Finnish American Folk School welcomes everyone to its first open house and fundraiser on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Taking place in the ground floor studios at Skyline Commons at 200 Michigan Street in Hancock, the open house will feature family-friendly weaving and pottery demonstrations, Mother’s Day gifts, silent auction, along with a rummage sale offering surplus equipment and a variety of craft supplies and books. “We’re very excited to welcome everyone into our studios to see what we do here and find out how to get involved,” said Folk School Director Clare Zuraw. “Whether you’re

Copper Country League of Women Voters (LWVCC) Annual Meeting ~ Saturday, May 10th The Copper Country League of Women Voters (LWVCC) will hold their annual meeting Saturday, May 10, 11am-2pm at the The Skyline Commons, formerly known as the Jutila Center in the old hospital chapel, 200 Michigan St., in Hancock. The annual meeting will begin with a presentation titled “What Is Ranked-Choice Voting & the Michigan Rank MI Vote Ballot Proposal?” from 11:15-noon, followed by a buffet lunch and the annual business meeting. The guest speaker will be Lisa Nelson, a Copper Country League of Women Voters member and

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

Calumet Art Center   Joe Kirkish Photo Exhibit & Sale   Saturday, May 10 from 11am – 2pm   Bonus!  Mothers Day Gifts, Fundraiser.   Get all your shopping done today.

UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event. Wilderness Walk Sunday, May 11, 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.

Blood drive Friday, May 16th 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. L’Anse Methodist Church 304 N. Main St., just up the hill from Pat’s No appointment needed, just drop in.    

Blood Drive Friday, May 16th 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. L’Anse Methodist Church Walk-ins are welcome! Blood is badly needed to supply our Upper Peninsula hospitals!

Litter Pick-up Event Interested in picking up litter in the Village of L’Anse to help make our world a better place? Meet at 9 a.m. at Meadowbrook Arena on Saturday to pick up free bags and to organize. Pick up at your convenience this weekend (May 17th & May 18th) within the Village limits. Questions? Contact Sally at (906) 524-2420

  Community members are invited to join Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds at the Family Fun Fair and Resource Fair on Saturday, May 17 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Calumet Colosseum. Both events are open to the public and free to attend.   The Family Fun Fair, put on by Copper Shores Outreach & Education, will feature games and activities, free food and door prizes for all ages. People are encouraged to take part in this wonderful opportunity to come together and connect with their kids and loved ones, both as families

Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting: Tuesday,  MAY 27th,  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.

The Copper Range Historical Society, in South Range, is holding their Annual Museum Open House on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from noon-3:00.  There will be a special display by Brandon Erickson, who will share his expertise and his collection of old bottles.  Refreshments will be available.  The museum opens for the season on Tuesday, June 3, from noon-3.