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

Copper Country Angel Mission Starts Annual Socks & Undies Drive for Local Students   Help Local Students Start the School Year with Confidence   Copper Country Angel Mission is launching its annual Socks & Undies Drive to collect new socks and underwear for local children in need, from toddlers through teenagers. The goal is to help every school-aged child begin the year with dignity, comfort, and the confidence that comes from having brand-new essentials.   Distribution The Angel Mission is again partnering with The Salvation Army – Copper Country – Bread of Life Center to distribute these essentials through CCAM’s

THE ANNUAL AGATE BEACH JAMBOREE WILL BE HELD THIS WEEKEND, SATURDAY AUGUST 1 AND SUNDAY AUGUST 2, ON LAKE SUPERIOR AT THE STANTON TOWNSHIP PARK IN TOIVOLA MUSIC STARTS AT 1:00 BOTH DAYS. THERE WILL BE A SIGN-UP SHEET FOR MUSICIANS TO PERFORM 30 MINUTE SETS. SOUND SYSTEM PROVIDED. THERE WILL BE FOOD AVAILABLE IN THE HALL. BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR. AND ENJOY!

Join us Saturday, August 1, for the Gay VFD Auxiliary Bazaar and Sales.  A ton of merchandise has been restocked for your shopping pleasure.  This months sale we have also added Fall, Halloween and Christmas items.  A free will donation lunch/desserts will be available for you to enjoy with your friends and family.  We’ll also have our popular popcorn and soda pop for sale.  Come join us in the fun and take home some good deals. Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 11am – 2pm Gay Community Hall 8878 Second Street Gay, MI 49945

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

Join us for FRUIT ART NIGHT   August 4th from 5 – 6 pm at KBIC Health System   For families with children ages 0-5 Contact Leeah at 906-201-1934 if any questions.

2026 Covington Township Summer Music Schedule   Multi-Purpose Building on M28 Music Starts @ 7:00 pm   Aug 4  Chad Borgen and the Collective Aug 11  Rolling Thunder Aug 18  Belinda Maki Aug 25  U.P. Gumbo

2026 L’Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule   Thursday Nights at 7:00 pm Aug 6  Keweenaw Brewgrass – Bluegrass & western swing Aug 13  Lighning Ridge – A variety of country classics Aug 20  Chad Borgen – A rock and roll country band Aug 27  Chasin’ Steel – Bluegrass Sept 3  Black Pearl – Smooth Jazz/Rock/Country Sept 10  Tapestry String Band – Roots, Country, Bluegrass   Bad weather concerts will be at the L’Anse Area School Cafeteria – 201 N 4th Street