Bay Ambulance is currently accepting applications for Camp 911. June 17th & 18th 5th and 6th graders from Baraga County schools are eligible. For additional information contact Bay Ambulance at 906-353-6196 between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm. Deadline for applications is June 3. Info can also be found on Facebook @ Bay Ambulance Inc of Baraga Michigan
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Alfred Erickson American legion Post 186 Memorial Day , May 26, 2025 Schedule Please note changes in times to this schedule with the addition of Houghton Forest Hell Cemetery: 7:50am – Church of the Resurrection and Gloria Dei Lutheran (Hancock) at intersection 8:15am – Marina (Houghton County) 8:30am – Veteran’s Park in Houghton 8:45am – Houghton Forest Hill Cemetery 9:15am – Liminga Cemetery 9:45am – Oskar Cemetery 11:00am – Hancock (Montezuma Park) Memorial 11:15am – Quincy Hill Memorial 11:45am – Waasa Cemetery 12:15pm – Hancock Lakeside Cemetery 12:30pm – Post 186 Home Memorial For more information contact |
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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. |
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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. |
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Get ready to shop fresh and enjoy live music at the highly anticipated opening day of the Lake Linden Farmers Market! The market will officially open on Friday, June 6th, welcoming shoppers from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at its beautiful downtown location. This season promises an abundance of fresh produce, homemade goods, and artisan crafts from local vendors, offering the community an opportunity to support small businesses while enjoying high-quality, locally sourced products. Adding to the festivities, the market will feature live music from Cathy and the Back Roads Band, filling the air with lively tunes that perfectly complement an WHAT: Noteworthy Spring Concert, presenting The Beatles WHEN: 7 p.m., Friday, June 6 WHERE: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Hancock Noteworthy Spring Concert Pays Tribute to the Fab Four From “All My Loving” to “Yellow Submarine,” the women’s barbershop chorus Noteworthy will celebrate the music of the Beatles at 7 p.m., Friday, June 6, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. “This is the first time we’ve ever focused on one singing group, and who better than the Beatles?” said Noteworthy director Joan Harbour. “No other band upended the music world like they did, and revisiting their amazing songs has |
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Annual ATV Ride for Omega House June 7, 2025 – Rain or Shine Registration Maple Leaf – Lake Linden from 9:00am – 11:00am – $20.00 Entry Fee per rider (All proceeds benefit Omega House – Celebrating 20 years of service to the community!) Riders depart from Maple Leaf at 11:00am with fun at the following stops: Loading Zone ~ Monte Carlo ~ Partanen’s ~ Luigi’s Riders return to the Maple Leaf by 6:00pm for prize drawings. Come out for a good ride with good friends for a good cause! Trailer parking available at Maple Leaf in
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Local LGBTQ+ pride event, Keweenaw Pridefest, is returning for a third year on Saturday, June 7 at the Calumet Colosseum. The free, all-ages event will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and is open to the public, rain or shine. The theme of Keweenaw Pridefest 2025 is Community Unity. The theme represents the importance of supporting one another as a community. “We’re in this together,” said Keweenaw Pridefest organizer Emily Stanton. “The Keweenaw is an incredible place. When we stand united, our community thrives. This year will be even bigger and better than in years past. We are |
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From the Ground Farmers Market Houghton Waterfront Pier Tuesdays from 3pm – 6pm June 10th to October 7th. Tuesday, June 10th Annual Meeting and Potluck – Friends of the Calumet Public Library 5:30 pm Calumet Public Library – Community Room Open to the public The Friends of the Calumet Public Library accomplished much this year, and we’re ready to celebrate! In addition to the election of this year’s board members, the annual meeting will recap programs and acquisitions, and will help chart the course for another year. This is an open meeting, and we welcome new members and new ideas. To start the meeting, we’ll enjoy a potluck, so bring a place setting, a dish to pass, some friends and family, and join us as we look forward to the new year. There are many |
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Vet Fest 2025 Wednesday, June 11th from 11am – 3pm Michigan Technological University, SDC, Houghton All Veterans & Families Welcome! Free Pasty and Refreshments! Free #20 Gas Card for the first 300 veterans! Over 100 Service Providers on site reps on site from the Detroit VA Regional Office and the Iron Mountain VA Hospital |
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Better Together Keweenaw (former Christian Women’s Brunch) Join us for light brunch and fellowship Special Speaker – Shirley Lamppa Special Music $10.00 donation Thursday, June 12th at 9:30am – 11:00am Zion Lutheran Church, 400 Ingot, Hancock All women invited. Non-denominational. For reservations call Barb at 906-523-4445.
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Hancock Farmers Market Every Thursday from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm until October 9th. Quincy Green, Hancock 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 Village of L’Anse/DDA announces its free 2025 Lakefront Concerts schedule, kicking off Thursday, June 12 at 7 PM with the blues and cajun music of UP Gumbo. The concerts are held every Thursday in the beautiful lakefront park at the foot of Broad Street at the lake. There is limited seating, so bring a chair or blanket to sit back and enjoy the good sounds, good vibes and million-dollar view. the L’Anse Twp School Cafetorium will be used in case of inclement weather. Thursday Night 7 PM Lakefront Concerts 2025 June 12 UP Gumbo A little blues, a little |
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Community Rummage Sale and FLASH ticket sale The Houghton County Fair will be hosting a rummage sale in the fair’s exhibit building on the fairgrounds, 1500 Birch Street, in Hancock. The sale will be on Saturday, June 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with 8 vendors. (Space is still available!) This is also the day of the annual ON-LINE FLASH SALE for admission tickets, featuring the lowest prices of the season for adult tickets. Adult 4 day passes will be just $20 and daily tickets are $2 off for any given daily ticket. (Youth aged 6 to 15 are
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Calumet Farmers Market Saturday, June 14th from 10:00 am – 2:00 am until October 10th Agassiz Park, Calumet |
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L’Anse Football Fundraiser 4 Man/Woman Golf Scramble at the L’Anse Golf Course Sunday June 15th at 9:00am Shotgun Start Lunch included Limit first 18 Teams Wear Purple and White To register call/text Mike (906) 362-1845 |
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Local law enforcement invited to mental health crisis training June 17-18, 2025 The following press release was posted on our website on May 30, 2025. The City of Houghton Police Department and Copper Shores Outreach & Education invite all local law enforcement agencies and officers to a free, two-day training aimed at equipping first responders with tools to handle behavioral health emergencies. This training will take place June 17 and 18 at the Copper Country Intermediate School District Service Center (809 Hecla Street; Hancock) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Designed specifically for Michigan first responders and crisis teams, the training includes three components:
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Community Health Fair – JOIN US! Tuesday, June 17th from 11:00 am to 1:00pm Niiwin Akeaa Center, 111 Beartown Road, Baraga, MI this is a free community event, designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, p0revent and manage disease, and connect you to resources. For more information: call 906-353-4542
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From the Ground Farmers Market Houghton Waterfront Pier Tuesdays from 3pm – 6pm June 10th to October 7th. |
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Wednesday, June 18th Primroses in the Garden: Primula and Companion Plants for Woodland, Crevice, Container, & Rock Gardens, presentation by Daniel Hendrickson 6:30 – 7:30 pm Calumet Public Library – Community Room Open to the Public Daniel Hendrickson, a retired music educator and plant enthusiast, has developed practical knowledge and experience by growing and cultivating his own plants for well over 25 years and he’s going to share some of his knowledge with you during this program. Hendrickson will introduce you to the charm and beauty of Primroses in a presentation that highlights garden-worthy Primula and companion plants. The presentation includes a slide show and discussion Wilderness Walk Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 7:00 pm Chassell Township Centennial Park 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. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary. |
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The Keweenaw Peninsula is turning up the summer heat with a uniquely Nordic celebration: the Juhannus Summer Solstice Celebration (June 20–22) in Hancock, Michigan. This three-day bash blends Finnish culture, lakeside summer vibes, and crisp cans of The Finnish Long Drink, the festival’s presenting beverage sponsor. With two pop-up Long Drink bars, live music, folklore parades, and fire-lit nights, Juhannus in the Keweenaw invites visitors to embrace Suloista Suvea—the sweetness of summer—and the spirit of Hancock’s Finnish Heritage. Weekend Highlights Include: Friday, June 20 – Waterfront Bonfire Bash Location: Porvoo Park, Hancock Sunset concert & Juhannuskokko (Midsummer Bonfire) Long Drink Lounge at Small Craft: exclusive cocktails, chill |
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Join us Saturday, June 21 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. for the VFD Auxiliary Bazaar & Sales first sale of the year. We have new items arriving every week and now everything is on the main floor of the Community Center so we are full of goodies for the whole family. Each sale will have a Special Feature, this time, Perennials and Garden Accessories. Also, every sale will have new auction items to bid on. A free will donation lunch will be available for you to enjoy. Come join in the fun, have lunch and take home some good deals! Saturday, June |
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From the Ground Farmers Market Houghton Waterfront Pier Tuesdays from 3pm – 6pm June 10th to October 7th. Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting: Tuesday, JUNE 24th, 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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Soul Shop: Faith-based suicide prevention training set for June 26 The following press release was posted on our website on June 2, 2025. Copper Shores Outreach & Education is hosting Soul Shop with the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan on Thursday, June 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Houghton (245 East Montezuma Avenue). Soul Shop is a suicide prevention training program designed for leaders and members of all faith-based communities. Training is free to attend and open to members of all faith-based communities; breakfast and lunch will be provided. “This training is a great pastoral tool for those in the church |
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The 1st Annual Pride Market will be held at The Orpheum Theater in Hancock, MI, June 29th, 1pm-6pm. Market-goers will find things from the practical to the fanciful, such as soaps, fresh produce, stickers, crochet plushies, art prints, books, baskets, garments, and more. Everything at Pride Market was drawn, grown, sewn, crocheted, designed, written, or otherwise made by vendors, and features a full lineup of LGBTQIA+ makers and small businesses. Pride Market is an expansion of successful past events organized by local artist Gray Kotila. Prior events, such as the 2021 Queer Artists Market held in the Rozsa Center |
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4th of July Celebration at Gabe Chopp Park in Ahmeek Village on July 4, 2025. Kid’s parade at 11am, food & beverages noon til 8pm, kid’s games noon til 6pm, live music 2-7pm, bingo 2-5pm, raffle drawings at 6pm. NO CARRY INS PLEASE! For more info, see “Ahmeek Fire & Rescue Department” Facebook page. |
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From the Ground Farmers Market Houghton Waterfront Pier Tuesdays from 3pm – 6pm June 10th to October 7th.
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UP Health System Regional Blood Center COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Proudly Hosted by Chassell VFW Post 6507 42103 Wilson Memorial Drive Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Walk-Ins Welcome from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Chance to win $50 in Keweenaw Cash! Contact: 906-449-1450 |
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Dollar Bay Date: July 3rd & 4th, 2025 This year’s Dollar Bay 4th of July celebration is going to be a big one! Starting at 1PM on July 3rd, visitors can participate in family-friendly events throughout the day – carriage rides to almuni basketball to a community carnival! Once dusk hits at 8PM, boogie the night away during the annual Dollar Bay Street Dance Block Party. This year’s music will be provided by a fun local band playing all your favorite covers, Split Shyft. Join locals and visitors as they dance into the night across from Ritchie’s Store while enjoying food and snacks from Lake Linden Date: July 3rd & 4th, 2025 Featuring two days full of events, the Village of Lake Linden takes Independence Day seriously! Festivities in the park begin around 5PM on July 3rd and continue until the fireworks display goes off over Torch Lake at dusk. The evening of the 3rd includes live music by local performers, park vendors, and a bar set up by the Lake Linden Volunteer Fire Department (LLVFD). Best get a good night’s sleep after the fireworks because the Grand Patriotic Parade starts at 9:30AM sharp on the 4th of July. The lineup starts with the Lake Linden Police Baraga County’s 2025 Lumberjack Days are two action-packed days that begin on Wednesday, July 3rd at 6:30pm with music, street dancing and the introduction of the honorees. July 4th celebrations begin at 8:00am with a 5k run; there is also a pancake breakfast at Baraga Area Schools from 8am-12pm. Following that is a flag raising ceremony, children’s parade and games. Beginning at 2:00pm is the parade line-up, with the main parade beginning at 3:30pm. Afterwards is live music at the American Legion post 444. Beginning at dusk are fireworks over Keweenaw Bay. 4-Day VINYL RECORD SHOW at Ore Dock Brewing Company From 12 noon on Thursday, July 3rd through Sunday, July 6th, a four-day vinyl record show will be held on the 2nd floor community room of Ore Dock Brewing Company, at 114 W. Spring Street in downtown Marquette, Michigan, 49855. Thousands of new & used vinyl records, CDs, posters, cassettes, books, and t-shirts will be available. Sunday’s events include a movie screening and six rounds of popular culture trivia! Talk with Jon and Geoff about trading old records and tapes for new favorites, or finding an unused media |
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South Range Celebrations Date: July 4th, 2025 South Range Independence Day kicks off bright and early the morning of 4th of July. Attend the Flag Raising Ceremony at the Community Building at 8AM before perusing the Flea Market until 1:30PM. The South Range Pub hosts an exciting Cornhole Tournament for adults, while children enjoy Fun in the Veteran’s Memorial Park from 11AM to 4PM. You’ll find live music from local acts SuperSuits and Tom Katalin starting at 3PM until late! Each year, Keweenaw Brewing Company hosts an open house with tours of their South Range production facility and beer tastings from 12-2PM. Get Copper Harbor Date: July 4th, 2025 Spend 4th of July in Michigan’s northernmost town of Copper Harbor, MI! Copper Harbor is well-known for its beautiful lights display over the water, and this year’s epic aerial drone display is no exception! This charming small town features a parade at 10AM, followed by kid’s games in the park at 1PM. This leaves ample time to grill out or explore the great outdoors before the drone show at dusk (typically around 10-11PM). Hubbell-Tamarack Date: July 4th, 2025 The Hubbell Fire Department hosts family-friendly action on the 4th of July! The annual Hubbell parade starts at 10:30AM, starting at Koppers to the south end of Tamarack. Make sure to catch the sports program at 1PM and purchase your 50/50 raffle ticket before the big drawing. If you have some time to kill in the afternoon, a hike at Hungarian Falls may be the perfect activity to fill your day with a solid mix of celebration and nature experiences. Gay Date: July 4th, 2025 Gay, Michigan is a great place to celebrate the 4th of July! From 12-3PM, The Auxiliary hosts its huge July Bazaar and Sale at the Community Hall. At 2PM, people line the streets to catch the crazy, goofy fun of the Gay Parade! Grab a drink at the iconic Gay Bar or explore the historic ruins of the Mohawk Mining Company Stamp Mill before heading to one of the neighboring communities for fireworks in the evening. Tapiola Date: July 4th, 2025 Tapiola is a is a small community south of Houghton that was founded by Finnish Americans. Although the community only spans an area of about 8 miles, the parade on July 4th at 10:30AM draws in quite a crowd! The first 4th of July parade in Tapiola was organized by local resident, Robert Olson, in 2016. Since then, the parade has continued to grow, with a unique focus on the people and culture of the community. The parade ends at the community baseball field, where there are kid’s games and free hot dogs for all to enjoy. Mohawk Date: July 4th, 2025 Mohawk-Fulton celebrations are all about the kids! Let your little ones get creative for the Kid’s Bike Parade at 10AM beginning at the Firehall. Then, kick back and relax while the kids enjoy fun games in Mohawk Park afterwards. Of course, 4th of July wouldn’t be 4th of July without some hot dogs or burgers. Make sure to grab a bite to eat before your next Independence Day adventure. Eagle Harbor Date: July 4th, 2025 This quaint harbor town hosts an early morning parade at 9:30AM to kick-off your 4th of July celebrations. Head to the Ball Yard at 10:30AM for games and contests, then get your toes in the sand at the beloved Eagle Harbor beach at 12PM. Enjoy lighthouse views or dip your toes in the harbor before enjoying fun games and food in the park. This town serves at a great hopping off point for plenty of outdoor adventures. From here, head to Great Sand Bay for a 4th of July Beach Day or check out the festivities taking place in
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Join us on Friday, July 4th, for the VFD Auxiliary Bazaar and Sales. We have new items arriving every week, so many great items have been added. Special Feature this sale: Men’s Items. Also, we will have new auction items to bid on. Everything is now on the main floor of the Community Hall. Desserts will be available inside and the Fire Department will be having a Food Sale outside. While in Gay take advantage of touring the historical Gay Schoolhouse. Come join us and support the firefighters and the community of Gay/Sherman Township. Friday, July4th from 12:00 -3:00 p.m. Gay Community Hall |
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