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

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  

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

Our March Monthly Meeting will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on Monday 3/2/2026. For virtual attendance, we now have ZOOM available. 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!    Hope you all have a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day!

KBIX Solid Waste Facility Recycling Event Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 8am – 12pm   16278 Ojibwa Industrial Park Road, Baraga, MI   E-Waste TVS & monitors $5 Each Printers- #2 All Other E-Waste – NO CHARGE Waste Oil Maximum 10 Gallons – NO CHARGE

WHAT: Understanding Soils, Part 2: Soil Chemical Properties WHEN: 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 4 WHERE: On Zoom. Learn more and register at keweenaw.wildones.org . Join Keweenaw Wild Ones for another fascinating Zoom talk by soils scientist Dr. Ken Farrish. Great gardens begin with understanding your soil, and in this talk Ferrish will focus on soil’s chemical properties, such as the availability of essential plant nutrients, soil pH, and soil salinity. This webinar is free and open to the public.

Concert to Benefit Baraga County Cancer Support Group   Country / Gospel / Bluegrass March 6th, 2026 @ 7 pm L’Anse Methodist Church Free Admission ~ Freewill donations gratefully accepted.   Featuring:  Laura Augustine, Bill Kautto, Courtney & Adam Lundgren, Todd Overbeek, Mike Roberts, Mike Urbis

Cooking Demo March 10th, 23026 @ 5:00pm Corned Beef and Cabbage   You are invited to participate in an engaging session focused on exploring the wonderful world of cabbage and its many intriguing facets!   Ojibwa Seniors, Baraga   Registration Required 906-353-4540

What is Needed? in Planning for Long-Term Care   March 10th @ 5:30 pm Pre-registration is needed to attend. A light dinner is provided.   To register call Jaye @906-483-2151   Preparing for long-term care involves putting in place specific legal paperwork to ensure your wishes, both medical and financial are carried out.   Join us as we discuss what is needed for long-term care.  We will give an overview of DPOA (Durable Power of Attorney)for healthcare vs Guardianships for long-term care admission.  the remaining time will for Q&A.  We will have Canal View staff available to assist with paperwork,

Keweenaw Indivisible and Voters Not Politicians are hosting a non-partisan meet the candidates forum for the MI01 Congressional seat on the evening of Wednesday, March 11th, 2026. This event aims to inform and educate local voters on the candidates’ platforms.   EVENT DETAILS: WHO: Keweenaw Indivisible WHAT: MI-01 Meet the Candidates Forum WHEN: March 11th from 7–9 pm WHERE: Hancock Community Hub, 417 Quincy St., Hancock, MI Event link: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/912803/   Rich Canevez, the local organizer of Keweenaw Indivisible will be available on site for interviews starting at 6:00 PM.