Western UP Events

The Keweenaw is getting a new stage this spring with the debut of Keweenaw’s Got Talent, a community talent showcase and fundraiser set for Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Rachel Marie Blau Memorial Theater inside the Hancock Community Hub. Inspired by the energy of America’s Got Talent, this first-time event will bring together music, dance, comedy, and creative performances from across the region in a wholesome, family-friendly setting. Proceeds will support the Hancock Community Hub and its mission to keep the space open, active, and full of community programming for the Keweenaw.   CALL FOR AUDITIONS Community members are invited to

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is hosting Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR on February 21 and 22, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District CTE Training Center in Ontonagon. This two-day training is offered at no cost, including lunch each day and is open to all Copper Country students in sixth through eighth grade.   “It’s not just about babysitting; it’s about being trusted, learning independence and gaining skills you can use in everyday life,” said Heather Johnson, Safe Sitter instructor. “Taking this course is a great way for young people to learn the skills and confidence needed

Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ, the former head of the Vatican Observatory, and now current head of the Vatican Observatory Foundation, with a specialty in meteorites, is a Jesuit brother who will come to both Houghton and Chassell for a series of presentations. He will be giving 1colloquium and 3 presentations for the public from February 19-21, 2026. His last presentation on February 21 st will be geared towards children and their families. The three presentations are as follows:   Thursday, February 19: 4:00pm  Physics Colloquium: “What’s Surfacing at Bennu” & 7:00pm Public Talk: “Strange Cosmologies” in Fisher 139 at Michigan

Ice Fishing Tournament hosted by Skipper’s & Northern Edge February 21st, Lake Superior Waters   4:00 pm Weigh-In @ Skipper’s Any species – single person   entry Infor:  $20.00 per person 50/50 Raffle Door Prizes   Fish Fry – 12 pm to 1:00 pm @ White Fish Hole

FLIPPIN’ FOR HOOPS All proceeds support Baraga Boys Basketball – COME HUNGRY.  LEAVE PROUD!   Saturday, February 21 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Baraga American Legion Post 444   $12 per person Free for kids 5 & under Pancakes, eggs, sausage & bacon – Takeout Available   Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast served by our Vikings and stick around for Gift Basket Giveaways

Lunch and Learn   Join the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce February 23, 2026 – from 11:30am to 1:00pm Dianne Koskinen will be teaching a class on how to create eye catching and informative flyer for your business.

Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds. The meetings are held at the Portage Lake District Library at 6:30 pm., the last Tuesday of each month. The dates are as follows: February 24, 2026, 6:30 pm @ PLDL March  31,2026, 6:30 pm @ PLDL April 28, 2026, 6:30 pm @ PLDL May 26, 2026 6:30 pm @ PLDL June 30, 2026, 6:30 pm @PLDL July 28, 2026, 6:30 pm @PLDL Thank you for your kind attention in announcing these meeting dates.  Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds is dedicated to the well-being of individuals living in our communities. Please feel free to call

16th Annual CopperDog Race.   February 27th – March 1st, 2026 The race will start in Calumet, MI on Friday night.  It will run to Eagle Harbor then Copper harbor finishing back in Laurium on Sunday for the first time.  Additional CopperDog events will be held in Laurium on Saturday.   copperdog.org  

Community Blood Drive Friday, February 27, 2026 L’Anse Methodist Church 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-ins welcome! All blood types are needed!

The Big Annie team is bringing back their Warm UP with “Big Annie” fundraiser during CopperDog weekend! Join the fun on Friday, February 27, from 4:00–11:00 PM at Elks Lodge #404 in Calumet. Stop in to warm up with chili or a sloppy joe, browse the silent auction, and enjoy the festivities. The bar opens at 4:00 PM, with live music from 8:30–10:30 PM by the Brewgrass Band.