Downtown Houghton Invites the Community to Celebrate New Year’s Eve on Shelden Avenue Downtown Houghton is ringing in the New Year with a full evening of celebrations, family friendly activities, special dining experiences, and late night entertainment: all happening along historic Shelden Avenue. Residents and visitors alike are invited to spend their entire evening downtown and enjoy a vibrant lineup of events. The festivities begin at 6 PM with the beloved Little Chook Drop, a family friendly countdown featuring a free kids’ craft activity and baked goods for sale by Nikki Makes. The celebration continues with the Second Chook Drop
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BLOOD DRIVE Friday, January 2nd 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. L’Anse Methodist Church Walk-ins welcome! |
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Join Kendricks Bordeau, P.C. and Range Bank for an essential session on business succession planning. Discover when to start planning, explore financial tools tailored to your needs, and learn strategies for passing your business to the next generation. Our experts will show you how to maximize your business’s value, ensuring a smooth, successful transition and a lasting legacy. Speakers: Laura Reilly, Attorney & Shareholder, Kendricks Bordeau, P.C. Amanda Knaffla, J.D.,CFP®,CTFA, J.D., CFP®, CTFA, Chief Trust & Wealth Management Officer, Range Bank Alex Roy, VP Business Banking Officer, Range Bank Location: Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, MI Date: |
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Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds: NO MONTHLY MEETING IN DECEMBER 2025 NEXT MEETING: TUES. JANUARY 6th, 2026 @ 6:30 PM PLANNING FOR THE UPCOMING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FAIR ALL ARE WELCOME Portage Lake District Library Meeting Room 58 Huron St. 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 |
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A free program, Wednesday After-school Ministry (WAM!) is available to kids ages 6 to 12. It includes fun Bible-based lessons, games, crafts, music, and snacks, held at L’Anse Methodist Church. Call Laura at (906) 524-6012 for information. |
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UP Wild Gathering Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Meet at Calumet Township Park. Walk less than 400 yards to Sarah Green’s barn. The UP Wild Gatherings are opportunities to connect with God and each other within our natural world. Each Gathering has a leader who will guide the participants through readings and reflection. The Gatherings are appropriate for all ages, including families and children. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary. |
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The Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (KUUF) will host a public forum online titled “Remote Workforce Keweenaw”, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Sunday, January11, 2026. Keith Meyers will present how Remote Workforce Keweenaw is an economic development initiative that has focused on recruiting individuals to the region who have the ability to work remotely. The initiative, which started in late 2018, continues to bring economic vitality to the region. Keith Meyers is the Founder of Remote Workforce Keweenaw. He is President of the Chassell Historical Organization where he spearheaded the development of the Chassell Historic Trail. Keith also serves as |
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Our January Annual Meeting and Elections will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on 1/12/2026. 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! Our future Meetings & Events will be listed below and will also soon to be found on our website (www.mi-trale.org) under the CLUB STUFF tab, Calendar option once they have been set at this |
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The Keweenaw is getting a new stage this spring with the debut of Keweenaw’s Got Talent, a community talent showcase and fundraiser set for Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Rachel Marie Blau Memorial Theater inside the Hancock Community Hub. Inspired by the energy of America’s Got Talent, this first-time event will bring together music, dance, comedy, and creative performances from across the region in a wholesome, family-friendly setting. Proceeds will support the Hancock Community Hub and its mission to keep the space open, active, and full of community programming for the Keweenaw. CALL FOR AUDITIONS Community members are invited to The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission will convene for its regular quarterly meeting at 1:00pm on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The meeting will be held in-person at the Keweenaw National Historical Park headquarters building at the corner of US41 and Red Jacket Road. The meeting will include an update on the work of the Commission during the last quarter, discussion of the upcoming year’s budget and plans and projects to be undertaken over the next year. The Commission will also be announcing the start of this year’s Keweenaw Heritage Grant cycle, with information about applications, eligibility, etc. made available |
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A free program, Wednesday After-school Ministry (WAM!) is available to kids ages 6 to 12. It includes fun Bible-based lessons, games, crafts, music, and snacks, held at L’Anse Methodist Church. Call Laura at (906) 524-6012 for information. |
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Shine Bright Childcare Celebration — January 16 To recognize the progress achieved and continue building momentum, the community is invited to the free Shine Bright Childcare Celebration on January 16th from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Hancock Community Hub. This family-friendly evening will include: A family dance Kids activities Pizza and treats A chance to connect with local childcare providers, parents, and community partners Attendees are encouraged to dress in their brightest outfits—the brighter, the better—to celebrate the energy and optimism driving the region’s childcare work forward. Optional diaper or monetary donations for the Tree House Family Resources Baby Closet are |
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FAMILY FUN CLASSIC BOWLING TOURNAMENT Whirl-I-Gig, 15850 Whirl-I-Gig Road, L’Anse January 17, 2026 $15 per bowler per shift 11am & 2pm Door prizes will be awarded Register at Baraga Co. Chamber of Commerce, 1 N. Main Street, L’Anse or call 906-353-8808 |
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Lunch &Learn Join the Chamber of Commerce January 21, 2026 from 11:30am to 1:00pm Joan Kruzich from KBOCC will be presenting on how AI8 works and what it can do for your business |
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Learn life-saving skills at free QPR and Narcan Trainings in Hancock on January 22 and 29 Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds are hosting free QPR and Narcan trainings, on Thursday, January 22 at 11 a.m. and Thursday, January 29 at 6 p.m. Both trainings take place at the Copper Shores office on 821 Water Street in Hancock. QPR Training takes about an hour to complete, with an optional 30-minute Narcan Training to follow. All community members from Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon counties are invited to attend. Both trainings are tailored for |
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The regular monthly meeting of the Marquette County Board of Health will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm. the meeting will take place in Room 231 of the henry A. Skewis Annex, Marquette County Courthouse, Marquette. |
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Learn life-saving skills at free QPR and Narcan Trainings in Hancock on January 22 and 29 Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds are hosting free QPR and Narcan trainings, on Thursday, January 22 at 11 a.m. and Thursday, January 29 at 6 p.m. Both trainings take place at the Copper Shores office on 821 Water Street in Hancock. QPR Training takes about an hour to complete, with an optional 30-minute Narcan Training to follow. All community members from Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon counties are invited to attend. Both trainings are tailored for |
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