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SUMMARY:Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:BLOOD DRIVE\nFriday\, January 2nd\n11 a.m. to 3 p.m.\nL’Anse Methodist Church\nWalk-ins welcome!
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/blood-drive/
LOCATION:L’Anse Methodist Church\, 304 North Main Street\, L'Anse\, MI\, 49946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Business Succession Planning
DESCRIPTION:Join Kendricks Bordeau\, P.C. and Range Bank for an essential session on business succession planning.  \n  \nDiscover 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. \n  \nSpeakers: \nLaura Reilly\, Attorney & Shareholder\, Kendricks Bordeau\, P.C.  \nAmanda Knaffla\, J.D.\,CFP®\,CTFA\, J.D.\, CFP®\, CTFA\, Chief Trust & Wealth Management Officer\, Range Bank  \nAlex Roy\, VP Business Banking Officer\, Range Bank  \n  \nLocation: Finnish American Heritage Center\, Hancock\, MI \nDate: Monday\, January 5 \nTime: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Presentation begins at noon) \n  \nFree Event – Open to the Public \nLunch Provided \nRegistration required\, register here: https://lnkd.in/gdhZPCzJ  \n  \nRange Bank | Member FDIC \nWealth Management Services: Not FDIC Insured. No Bank Guarantee. May Lose Value. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/business-succession-planning/
LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Center\, 435 Quincy Street\, Hancock\, Michgian\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events,Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds: NO MONTHLY MEETING IN DECEMBER 2025\n \nNEXT MEETING: TUES. JANUARY 6th\, 2026 @ 6:30 PM \nPLANNING FOR THE UPCOMING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FAIR\nALL ARE WELCOME\n\n\nPortage Lake District Library Meeting Room\n58 Huron St. \nHoughton\, MI 49931 \n\nKeweenaw 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.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/4135/
LOCATION:Portage Lake District Library\, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive\, Houghton\, MI\, 49908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260107T153000
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SUMMARY:WAM! Wednesday After-School Ministry
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/wam-wednesday-after-school-ministry/
LOCATION:L’Anse Methodist Church\, 304 North Main Street\, L'Anse\, MI\, 49946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260110T150000
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SUMMARY:UP Wild in the Keweenaw Gathering
DESCRIPTION:UP Wild Gathering\nSaturday\, January 10\, 2026\, at 3:00 p.m.\nMeet at Calumet Township Park. Walk less than 400 yards to Sarah Green’s barn.\n\n\nThe 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.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/up-wild-in-the-keweenaw-gathering/
LOCATION:Calumet Township Park\, 25880 Red Jacket road\, Calumet\, Michigan\, 49913
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260111T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260111T113000
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SUMMARY:Public Forum "Remote Workforce Keweenaw"
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nKeith 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. \n  \nKeith 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 Vice-Chair of the Chassell Township Planning Commission\, and has secured several grants supporting Township projects\, including rebuilding the township’s waterfront park. Keith retired to the Keweenaw ten years ago after a 30-year career with the State of Kansas. \n\nForums are approximately one hour long. The public is invited to participate. Meeting ID: 839 7576 2265; Passcode: KUUF \n\nOr visit the KUUF webpage for the zoom link: keweenawuu.org/worship/forums/
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/public-forum-remote-workforce-keweenaw/
LOCATION:Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 604 Bridge Street\, Houghton\, MI\, 49931\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:MI-Trale Annual Meeting and Elections
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nIf you are in the area\, please stop in for the meeting!  We’d love to see you there! \n \n\nOur 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 Meeting. \n\n2025 Club Meeting Schedule\nMeeting time & location: 7:pm Eastern\, in person at Stannard Township Hall\, 14927 State HWY M-28 East\, Bruce Crossing 49912\n \nJanuary 12th\, 2026
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/mi-trale-annual-meeting-and-elections/
LOCATION:Stannard Township Hall\, 14927 State Hwy M-28 East\, Bruce Crossing\, Michigan\, 49912
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Keweenaw's Got Talent Auditions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInspired 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. \n\n  \nCALL FOR AUDITIONS \nCommunity members are invited to apply to perform. \n\nWho: Adults\, teens\, and children\nWhat: Singing\, dancing\, comedy\, magic\, instrumental music\, spoken word\, and other family-friendly acts\nWhere: Performances will take place live at the Hancock Community Hub\nHow: Auditions will be accepted via online application with a short video submission.\n\nAuditions application: https://bit.ly/KGT-2026\nJanuary 12\, 2026: Online Audition Submission Opens\nMarch 1\, 2026:Online Audition Submission Closes\nMarch 13\, 2026: Audition Selection Notifications\n\n\n\nSelected performers will be featured in either the Talent Competition (adults and teens) or the Rising Stars Showcase (children and youth). Performers will be recognized with awards and community celebration throughout the evening. Performances will be judged by a panel of community members\, highlighting local voices and celebrating the talent\, creativity\, and spirit of the Keweenaw.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/keweenaws-got-talent-auditions/
LOCATION:Hancock\, MI
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Keweenaw national Historical Park Advisory commission Regular Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 to the public. \nThe Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission\, paneled by citizens appointed by the Secretary of the Interior\, represents the public and works collaboratively with the National Park Service to advise and assist with managing the resources of Keweenaw National Historical Park. Agendas and minutes are available upon\nrequest to the Executive Director\, Sean Gohman\, over phone / email\, and can be found at the Park’s website\, www.nps.gov/kewe. Contact Executive Director Gohman at 906-483-3040 / sean_gohman@partner.nps.gov. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/keweenaw-national-historical-park-advisory-commission-regular-quarterly-meeting/
LOCATION:Keweenaw national Historical Park Headquarters\, US41 and Red Jacket Road\, Calumet\, MI\, 49913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260114T153000
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SUMMARY:WAM! Wednesday After-School Ministy
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/wam-wednesday-after-school-ministy/
LOCATION:L’Anse Methodist Church\, 304 North Main Street\, L'Anse\, MI\, 49946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260116T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260116T193000
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SUMMARY:Shine Bright Childcare Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Shine Bright Childcare Celebration — January 16 \nTo 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. \nThis family-friendly evening will include: \n\n\nA family dance \n\n\nKids activities \n\n\nPizza and treats \n\n\nA chance to connect with local childcare providers\, parents\, and community partners \n\n\nAttendees 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 welcome but not required. \nCommunity Childcare Conversation \nPrior to the celebration\, a community conversation will take place from 3:00-4:00 PM in the Community Room at the Hancock Community Hub (2nd Floor). This open discussion will share updates on the Start Small program\, highlight recent childcare successes\, and outline the needs still present. It is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about supporting local childcare initiatives or about becoming a childcare provider.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/shine-bright-childcare-celebration/
LOCATION:Hancock Community Hub Gym\, 417 Quincy Street\, Hancock\, MI\, 49930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260117T110000
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Classic Bowling Tournment
DESCRIPTION:FAMILY FUN CLASSIC BOWLING TOURNAMENT \n  \nWhirl-I-Gig\, 15850 Whirl-I-Gig Road\, L’Anse \nJanuary 17\, 2026 \n$15 per bowler per shift \n11am & 2pm \nDoor prizes will be awarded \n  \nRegister at Baraga Co. Chamber of Commerce\, 1 N. Main Street\, L’Anse or call 906-353-8808
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/family-fun-classic-bowling-tournment/
LOCATION:Whirl-I-Gig\, 15850 Whirl-I - Gig Road\, L'Anse\, MI\, 49946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260121T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260121T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn with Chamber of Commerce
DESCRIPTION:Lunch &Learn \nJoin the Chamber of Commerce \nJanuary 21\, 2026 from 11:30am to 1:00pm \n  \nJoan Kruzich from KBOCC will be presenting on how AI8 works and what it can do for your business
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/lunch-learn-with-chamber-of-commerce/
LOCATION:Baraga County Chamber of Commerce\, 1 N. Main Street\, L'Anse\, Michigan\, 49946
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260122T110000
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SUMMARY:Learn Life-Saving skills at Free QPR and Narcan Trainings
DESCRIPTION:Learn life-saving skills at free QPR and Narcan Trainings in Hancock on January 22 and 29\n  \nCopper 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. \n  \nAll community members from Houghton\, Keweenaw\, Baraga and Ontonagon counties are invited to attend. Both trainings are tailored for laypersons\, including but not limited to businesses\, educators\, faith groups\, healthcare professionals\, parents and caregivers. \n  \nQPR Training is focused on suicide prevention. QPR stands for Question\, Persuade\, Refer; three simple steps that anyone can learn to save a life. Those who take training learn to spot the warning signs of a suicide crisis\, including expressions of hopelessness\, depression\, giving away prized possessions\, talking about suicide and securing lethal means\, and then taught how to respond. \n  \nNarcan Training teaches individuals how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer the opioid overdose reversal drug Naloxone. Those who take Narcan Training will learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose\, how to carry and administer the opioid overdose reversal drug Naloxone\, and better understand the role of harm reduction in the overall opioid public health crisis. \nRegistration is available at coppershores.org. Limited space is available. Registration closes on Tuesday\, January 20 at noon for the January 22 session\, and on Tuesday\, January 27 at noon for the January 29 session.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/learn-life-saving-skills-at-free-qpr-and-narcan-trainings/
LOCATION:Copper Shores Community Health Foundation\, 821 Water Street\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260128T180000
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SUMMARY:Marquette County Board of Health Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/marquette-county-board-of-health-monthly-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Marquette County Courthouse\, 234 W. Baraga Avenue\, Marquette\, Michigan\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260129T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260129T180000
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CREATED:20260106T234510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T234510Z
UID:4407-1769709600-1769709600@www.keepitintheup.com
SUMMARY:Learn Life-Saving Skills at free QPR and Narcan Trainings
DESCRIPTION:Learn life-saving skills at free QPR and Narcan Trainings in Hancock on January 22 and 29\n  \nCopper 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. \n  \nAll community members from Houghton\, Keweenaw\, Baraga and Ontonagon counties are invited to attend. Both trainings are tailored for laypersons\, including but not limited to businesses\, educators\, faith groups\, healthcare professionals\, parents and caregivers. \n  \nQPR Training is focused on suicide prevention. QPR stands for Question\, Persuade\, Refer; three simple steps that anyone can learn to save a life. Those who take training learn to spot the warning signs of a suicide crisis\, including expressions of hopelessness\, depression\, giving away prized possessions\, talking about suicide and securing lethal means\, and then taught how to respond. \n  \nNarcan Training teaches individuals how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer the opioid overdose reversal drug Naloxone. Those who take Narcan Training will learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose\, how to carry and administer the opioid overdose reversal drug Naloxone\, and better understand the role of harm reduction in the overall opioid public health crisis. \nRegistration is available at coppershores.org. Limited space is available. Registration closes on Tuesday\, January 20 at noon for the January 22 session\, and on Tuesday\, January 27 at noon for the January 29 session.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/learn-life-saving-skills-at-free-qpr-and-narcan-trainings-2/
LOCATION:Copper Shores Community Health Foundation\, 821 Water Street\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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