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

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.

KBIC Victim Services & Programs Painting with Zaagidiwin:  A Paint Your Partner Event   Bring your loved one and paint a picture of each other!  Your partner, your mom, your auntie, your best friend, or your child!   Friday, February 27th from 4:30 – 6:30 pm Ojibwa Senior Center   Contact Jade or Jessica at 906-353-4595 to register or ask questions

Copper Dog Events at George Gipp Recreation Area & Arena   Saturday 2/28 9am – 8pm ~ FREE PUBLIC SKATE ALL DAY! 10am – 1pm ~ COPPER PULL 2pm – 4pm ~ COPPER DASH (Kids Event) 5:45p – 8pm ~ COPPER PULL   Sunday 3/1 9am – 8pm ~ FREE PUBLIC SKATE ALL DAY! 9:15a – TBD ~ COPPER PULL 11am – 3:30pm ~ CD120 RACE FINISH   The Gipp Ice Rink will be open to the public on Saturday & Sunday from 9am – 8pm to warm up, use facilities, grab a pasty and SKATE FOR FREE!   Rental

VFW Auxiliary Annual Ice Fishing Tournament Boundaries include Portage Lake and Chassell Bay   Saturday, February 28th, 2026 from 7am until 1pm FREE FOR KIDS – AGES 1 TO 15   FOOD AND PRIZES AWARDED AT 1PM (All Children Must fish to Win a Door Prize!!!!   Registration 3 days before Wednesday- Friday 6pm – Close of day of Saturday from 7am -10am Register in person (no call in) at Chassell VFW, 42103 Wilson Memorial Drive, Chassell Food and Prizes immediately after weigh-in at Chassell VFW   Check out Facebook event for more details on prizes and sponsors. All Michigan

VFW Auxiliary Annual Ice Fishing tournament Boundaries include Portage lake and Chassell Bay   Saturday, February 28th, 2026 from 7am until 7pm $20 Entry Fee   Registration 3 days before Wednesday- Friday 6pm – Close of day of Saturday from 7am -10am Register in person (no call in) at Chassell VFW, 42103 Wilson Memorial Drive, Chassell Food and Prizes immediately after weigh-in at Chassell VFW   check out Facebook event for more details on prizes and sponsors. All Michigan fishing rules apply!! (All fish must be registered by 7pm – NO EXCEPTIONS!!)