Western UP Events

SAFE @ HOME   Designed to prepare students to be safe when they are home alone.  Students learn how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies.  Students also learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses.   Tuesday, June 9 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm KBIC Health System-Upstairs Conference Room, 102 Superior Avenue, Baraga   REGISTRATION INFORMATION:  Class is FREE of charge.  Seats limited, registration required!  Call Ashley at 906-353-4540 with any questions.

Safe Sitter   Designed to prepare students to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.   The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises.  Students even get to use manikins to practice rescue skills like choking rescue!   Thursday, June 11 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Zeba Hall, 16141 Zeba Road, L’Anse   REGISTRATION INFORMATION:  Class fee is FREE.  Seats limited, registration is required!  Student must bring a lunch and a water bottle.  For more information, call 906-353-4540.

Summer Beach Coed Volleyball League   June 3rd through August 5th Wednesday Nights Hancock Sand Courts   6v6 coed (Minimum 3 females) Age 16+ Cost $60 per Team   email Jperala13@gmail.com with questions

Kickstart the Summer with “For the Heartlands” Fundraiser Dinner and Concert on June 5, 2026 Support the launch of the Keweenaw Heartlands Community Forest HANCOCK, MI, April 21, 2026— The Keweenaw Heartlands Community Advisory Committee and Keweenaw Community Foundation are partnering to host “For the Heartlands,” a fundraiser dinner and concert on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Hidden Pines Barn in Calumet. The event supports the Keweenaw Heartlands Forest Fund, held by the Keweenaw Community Foundation, to establish the Keweenaw Heartlands Community Forest. The fund covers costs related to the early governance and management of this future publicly owned,

Community invited to celebrate and support the project’s next chapter at “For the Heartlands” fundraiser. Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 Time: 5:00 pm Location: Hidden Pines Barn, 26150 Pine St, Calumet, MI Tickets: $125 each; purchase online here. Children ages 9 and younger are free! Tickets include: An all-Keweenaw dinner and refreshments from the Mohawk Superette, Fletchy’s Otter Belly Lodge, and the Keweenaw Co-op One drink token (cash bar also available, hosted by the CLK Rotary Club) Live music from The Go Rounds Silent auction featuring all-Keweenaw experiences First-time access to purchase limited edition Keweenaw Heartlands merchandise from Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear in Hancock. All proceeds support