Western UP Events

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

KBIC Health System will be hosting our Sports Physical days for children participating in school sports for the 2026-2027 school year.  Please call ahead and schedule your child for their sports physical.   Appointments can be scheduled from June 22nd to August 7th.  To schedule your appointment or with any questions, please call 353-8700.   Please pick up a sports physical form to fill out before your child’s appointment. Each child will receive a goodie bag and water bottle with their sports physical.  Children up to date on their immunizations will receive an extra gift.

Unearth a Story! Summer Reading Program 2026 at Ojibwa Community Library June 22nd – August 14th   Program Schedule June 22nd – Register for our reading challenge to earn prizes! July 2nd – Ann Arbor Hands-On museum presents CRIME LAB! July 14th – David Genter presents NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACTS! July 23rd – Bright Star Children’s Theatre presents DINO ACADEMY!   Cool prizes! Free Books! Fun Reading challenges for all ages! Keep an eye out for our special visitors this summer!   UNEARTH A STORY 353-8163 Follow us on Facebook

Middle schoolers invited to Heads UP, July 21 in Hancock Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has partnered with UP Health System – Portage for Heads UP – a Youth Wellbeing Event, an exciting day of food, fun and fitness for students entering grades five through eight. Heads UP is on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Quincy Green in Hancock.   Local students are invited to join health professionals in healthful, engaging activities designed to inspire and educate young minds.   “This event introduces kids to tools that support long-term physical and mental health,” said

This July, Kestner Waterfront Park will transform into a world of knights, magic, and high‑flying spectacle as the Kingdom of Wonders Medieval Circus brings its acclaimed Renaissance‑themed show to Houghton. The production offers free admission for every performance, creating an accessible and family‑friendly highlight for the summer season. The Kingdom of Wonders is a theatrical, story‑driven circus that replaces animals and traditional clown acts with immersive storytelling, acrobatics, aerial artistry, juggling, and comedy. Audiences follow a brave knight and his sidekick as they attempt to reclaim the kingdom from a mischievous witch and her dragon. The show blends modern circus

Gay VFD Auxiliary 4th of July sale.  Join us in Gay for the first big sale. New merchandise from weeks of donations have been collected and ready for you to take in some great deals.  Enjoy baked goods, coffee, cold beverages and popcorn.  In  addition to the sale the Township will have hot dogs, cold drinks including beer and Gay T-Shirts.  So invite your friends and family to this years 4th of July Celebration of our countries 250th Birthday.  Come join in the fun and support the firefighters and the Community of Gay/Sherman Township. Saturday, July 4th from 11: 00

4th of July Celebration at Gabe Chopp Park in Ahmeek Village on July 4, 2016. Kid’s parade at 11am, food & beverages noon till 7pm, kid’s games noon till 6pm, live music 2-6pm, bingo 2-5pm, raffle drawings at 6pm. NO CARRY INS PLEASE! For more info, go to Facebook and search “Ahmeek 4th of July”

On July 4, we mark 250 years since the signing of our Declaration of Independence. After its signing, copies of the Declaration were sent across the land, often to be read aloud at a community gathering. Called “We Declare,” the reading will begin at noon at the Rotary Pavilion in Kestner Waterfront Park, Houghton. Attendees will read the Declaration, one paragraph at a time. All are welcome to read. In addition to the public reading, the League will be offering free copies of the U.S. Constitution. There is a space on the back of each copy for the person to sign a pledge

Lake Linden Farmers Market   Fridays 3-6 pm Located in the Lake Linden Village Park June through to September   lakelindenfarmersmarket.com facebook.com/lakelindenmi instagram.com/lakelindenfarmersmarket lakelindenmarket@gmail.com