Western UP Events

Blood drive Friday, May 1 11 am – 3 pm L’Anse Methodist Church Walk-ins are welcome. The need for blood is always great. All donations remain in the UP to benefit our own hospitals. Please consider giving the gift of life!

Join the Gay VFD Auxiliary Spring Festival Craft Show, Saturday, May 2 from 10am- 3pm at the Gay Community Hall.  We have a great line-up of crafters for this show. Due to overwhelming response of the community, we are expanding the show to include vendor tables inside as well as outside along with East Fork Pasty and the Bagel Bus.  Inside we will have a bake sale with cold beverages and coffee. Mark your calendars to join us!  Come join in the fun and pick up a gift for Mother’s Day or any other special occasion.  If you have any

Keweenaw Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser!   Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 11am – 2pm Mohawk School, 110 Stanton Avenue, Mohawk $12 per dinner ~ Featuring Sauce by Mariner North   Enjoy Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Cole slaw, and Baked Goods Dine-In with Carry-Out Available Tickets available from any Lions Member.  Call to order tickets:  Marty & Syd 289-4306 or Brian 370-1454 100% of proceeds got to local charities

Women’s Night an event to celebrate mothers   Thursday, May 7th from 5p – 6p Ojibwa Seniors Center Seats Limited, Registration Required, Call 906-353-4540 to register   Snacks / DIY Leather Paint Kits by Aura Design / Education and Raffles

Spring on the Wing debuts May 9: A Community Celebration of Migration, Makers, and Local Conservation The City of Houghton will host Spring on the Wing on Saturday, May 9, 2026, a community celebration of World Migratory Bird Day featuring guided bird experiences, hands‑on learning, local vendors, and a full afternoon of creative, family‑friendly activities along pier. This event also celebrates the recent designation of Houghton as a Bird City. Morning Birding & Hands‑On Learning The day begins with field experiences designed to welcome both new and seasoned birders: 7:00–9:00 AM — Early Bird Walk at the Nara Nature Boardwalk (meet

Spring Craft & Vendor Show hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary   Many local crafters Unique handmade goods Local vendors with a variety of items May 9th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm American Legion Post 144 Auxiliary Bake Sale – Kitchen open 11 – 3   Come enjoy a fun spring afternoon and support local makers!

Our May Monthly Meeting will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on Monday 5/11/2026. 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!  Our future Meetings & Events are listed below and can also be found on our website (www.mi-trale.org) under the CLUB STUFF tab, Calendar option. 2026 Club Meeting Schedule Meeting time & location: 7:pm Eastern, in person at Stannard Township Hall, 14927

The next meeting of the Baraga County Fair will be held this Wednesday, May 13th, at 6:00 PM in the Main Hall.   The board is hard at work with big dreams for this year’s fair, but they need an outpouring of community support to bring these visions to fruition. They are currently looking for volunteers and have a few committee director positions still available for those looking to take on a leadership role. Attendees can enjoy snacks and coffee while they share their ideas. Parents are encouraged to attend, as there will be a designated play area for children available.   With the fair only 88 days away,

Welcoming the Thunders Bagaa’adowewin Traditional Lacrosse   Friday, May 15, 2026 – 4:00pm start time Niiwin Akeaa Center, Baraga   Everyone is welcome to bring a feast bag and dish to pass GIFT GAME – Everyone is encouraged to bring a gift   Sticks available for use.