Western UP Events

Join us Saturday, November 22, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for the Gay VFD Auxiliary Holiday Festival Craft Show. All of the spaces have been filled and our Boutique will feature Holiday Decor and winter apparel.  We have many new and returning artisans, and crafters.  Grab lunch from the award winning East Fork Pasty Co., and Copper Island Bagels.  We will also have a bakery sale. Come join in the festivities, have lunch and bring home some wonderful one of a kind Christmas gifts. Saturday, November 22, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 8878 Second Street, Gay, MI  49945

HOLIDAY CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW   November 22nd from 10 to 3pm American Legion Post #144 Kitchen Opens 11 – 2   Cindy’s Sweets, Little Huron, Tupperware, Huron Mountain Lapidary, Homemade Crafts & gifts, Handmade Cards, Homemade soaps, Quilts, Pillowcases, Fruitcakes & Much, Much More….    

Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting: Tuesday, NOVEMBER 25th,  2025 @ 6:30 pm        Portage Lake District Library Meeting Room Houghton, MI 49931 Keweenaw 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.

Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post and five grocery stores in Baraga and Houghton counties will be working together to host “STUFF A BLUE GOOSE” Harvest Gathering charity events.  The purpose is to raise food donations for local food pantries.   Troopers will be at Taydch’s Marketplace in Houghton, Louie’s Super Foods in Lake Linden, Larry’s Market in Baraga, Pat’s Foods in L’Anse, Pat’s Foods in Calumet, to assist in the collection of donated food items. A “BLUE GOOSE” patrol car will be at the sites to haul donated items to local food pantries at the conclusion of the

Baraga’s Crafted Treasures Bazaar November 29th, 2025 from 11am – 3pm Located in the old Big Bucks Bingo Hall   Homemade Baked goods, Crafts, Home Decor, Skin Care, Holiday Decorations, Clothing, Jewelry, Resin, Wood art, and more!   PHOTOS WITH SANTA 12PM – 2PM   Rex Robins Indian Tacos and Frybread Basket Raffles proceeds being donated to the KBIC Commodities Food Program

Hancock Lights the Night: A New Tradition Shines Bright to Celebrate the Holiday Season The City of Hancock is proud to announce Hancock Lights the Night, a brand-new holiday tradition that will transform the Hancock Campground into a winter wonderland of light and color. More than 24 local businesses, organizations, groups, clubs, and individuals have each adopted a campsite along a festive loop inside the campground, creating unique and creative light displays. The rest of the campground will come alive with holiday sparkle and cheer provided by the City of Hancock—creating a magical setting for visitors of all ages. This family-friendly

FOR SAFETY’S SAKE, POSTPONING – December Monthly Meeting will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on 12/01/2025. 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. If you are in the area, please stop in for the meeting!  We’d love to see you there! 

Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post and five grocery stores in Baraga and Houghton counties will be working together to host “STUFF A BLUE GOOSE” Harvest Gathering charity events.  The purpose is to raise food donations for local food pantries.   Troopers will be at Taydch’s Marketplace in Houghton, Louie’s Super Foods in Lake Linden, Larry’s Market in Baraga, Pat’s Foods in L’Anse, Pat’s Foods in Calumet, to assist in the collection of donated food items. A “BLUE GOOSE” patrol car will be at the sites to haul donated items to local food pantries at the conclusion of the

On December 4, beginning at 5:30 p.m., the Heritage Center, located at 435 Quincy Street in Hancock will host its annual celebration of Finland’s independence, an occasion the Finnish-American community of the Copper Country has marked each year since 1918. Featuring performances by the Kivajat Dancers and the newly-formed Kuparikielet youth folk dance band, attendees will surely be uplifted to see such high levels of engagement in cultural preservation by today’s young people. Keeping with recent tradition, the program will also include the announcement of the 2026 Hankookin Heikki, the person honored for significant contributions to the advancement of Finnish-American

Finlandia Foundation hosting evening of celebration It’s been at least four generations since Finland achieved its independence in 1917, and this year’s observance of that courageous achievement at the Finnish American Heritage Center will put several members of our youngest generation in the spotlight. On December 4, beginning at 5:30 p.m., the Heritage Center, located at 435 Quincy Street in Hancock will host its annual celebration of Finland’s independence, an occasion the Finnish-American community of the Copper Country has marked each year since 1918. Featuringperformances by the Kivajat Dancers and the newly-formed Kuparikielet youth folk dance band, attendees will surely