Western UP Events

Dollar Bay Preschool registration is open! Children who will be 4 years old by September 1 are eligible to be a part of this outstanding program. The Dollar Bay Preschool follows the school year calendar, from the second week of September through the first week of June, and class is in session 8:25-3:30 Monday through Thursday each week, with free breakfast, snack, and lunch provided every day. Interested parents can simply go to the Dollar Bay-Tamarack City School website for the links to register. Local 4-year-olds are welcome to join this wonderful Great Start Readiness Program, but there is a cap, so register

Wild Ones Native Plant Sale The Wild Ones Keweenaw chapter is offering a selection of over two dozen native plants to get you gardening for butterflies, birds, and pollinators. Visit the shop at keweenaw.wildones.org and place your order. You can then pick up your plants in Houghton. The deadline getting your plants is July 23. In addition to native classics like common milkweed, lance-leaf coreopsis and wild bergamot, Wild Ones is offering some species for the first time, including blue false indigo and western sunflower. Order now for the best selection.

47th Annual Aura Jamboree   July 18 & 19, 2025 Friday 5pm – Midnight Saturday 10am – Midnight Dance Both Nights – 8pm – Midnight Aura Community Hall, 13759 Townline Road, L’Anse Adults $15, Teens (13-17) $5 and children 12 & under FREE – Dance ONLY $5   Featuring:  Ethnic, Traditional, Folk, Bluegrass, Country Western, Classical (With more than 50 musicians and ensembles from the Midwest and beyond)   Food Vendors:  The Dogfather, Rez Robbins, Mason Paties, Bosio Biscuit Co.   NO PETS ALLOWED.  NO BYOB        

Canal Run celebrating 50th Anniversary in 2025 The Canal Run, a beloved annual tradition in Hancock, Michigan, is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. Since its inception, the Canal Run has brought together community members and visitors alike, fostering a spirit of health, wellness and camaraderie.   “We are thrilled to celebrate 50 years of the Canal Run,” Race Director Angela Luskin said. “This event has become a cornerstone of our community, bringing together generations of runners and walkers. We look forward to welcoming participants from near and far to join us in this special celebration.”   This

Join us on Saturday, July 19 for our next sale for the Gay VFD Auxiliary Bazaar & Sales.  We have new items arriving every week, so many great items have been added.  Special Feature this sale:  Summertime Fun Items.  Also, we have new auction items to bid on.  Everything is now on the main floor of the Community Hall, check out the new Boutique Room and Book Nook.  A free will donation lunch will be available.  Come have lunch with friends and take home some deals. Saturday, July 19 from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Gay Community Hall 8878 Second Street,