Western UP Events

Safe Sitter   Designed to prepare students to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.   The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises.  Students even get to use manikins to practice rescue skills like choking rescue!   Thursday, June 11 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Zeba Hall, 16141 Zeba Road, L’Anse   REGISTRATION INFORMATION:  Class fee is FREE.  Seats limited, registration is required!  Student must bring a lunch and a water bottle.  For more information, call 906-353-4540.

Summer Beach Coed Volleyball League   June 3rd through August 5th Wednesday Nights Hancock Sand Courts   6v6 coed (Minimum 3 females) Age 16+ Cost $60 per Team   email Jperala13@gmail.com with questions

PN Language & Culture Department invited you to join in on the fun….ATAADIWIN A Classic TV-Style Quiz Game   Wednesday, June 10 Dinner:  5:00pm Game Time:  5:45pm – 7:00pm Location:  Ojibwa Seniors Center, Baraga Register by call Christine Awonohopay 353-6623 Ext 4277   We highly recommend signing up in advance for us to prepare.

BETTER TOGETHER will meet on Thursday, June 11 at 9:30 at Zion Lutheran Church on 400 Ingot Street in Hancock.  The speaker will be Andrea Morse, a teacher at the Houghton Elementary School. Andrea’s topic will be “My Daily Bread.”  She will also provide the special music. All area women are invited to attend this fun and inspiring event.  A brunch will be served and there is a suggested donation of $10.  All proceeds over the cost of the event will be donated to local charities. To reserve a spot call Barb Worrall at 906-523-4445 or email judyusitalo@hotmail.com

Better Together will meet on Thursday, June 11 at the Zion Lutheran Church on 400 Ingot Street in Hancock.  Our special guest will be a husband and wife due.  The speaker will be Lois Weber of Hancock and her topic will be, “Why Am I Here?”  Her husband, retired Pastor Dave Weber will perform some of his original music. All area women are cordially invited to attend this fun and inspiring event. A brunch will be served and there is a suggested donation of $10.  All proceeds over the cost of the event will be donated to local charities.  To

BRIDGEFEST   THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH 2:00pm – 9:00pm…Helicopter Rides, Ramada Inn, Hancock*

2026 L’Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule   Thursday Nights at 7:00 pm June 11  Uncle Pete’s Red Hot Revue – big band brazzy and jazzy June 18  Gordon Lightfoot Tribute – Tribute June 25  Rolling Thunder – Traditional country & more July 2  Copy That – Country, Smooth, Jazz, Rock July 9  Jack Joliff – Country, country, country July 16  Aura Jamboree Preview – Variety of music July 23  Cathy Bolton – Sweetness in Pops July 30  The Knockabouts – Music from the Celtic World Aug 6  Keweenaw Brewgrass – Bluegrass & western swing Aug 13  Lighning Ridge – A variety

Noteworthy will hold its upcoming spring concert, “Fab, Fun, and Female: A Soirée of Song,” at 7 p.m., Thursday, June 11, at the Houghton High School Auditorium   “Noteworthy is a fun, fabulous group of women, and for this concert we thought, ‘Why not do songs that are just like us?” said director Joan Harbour. “As well as familiar tunes, we have a few playful numbers that I know our audience will really like.”   The concert also features Wende Jonas Hill, a local folk/rock singer who performs with Dodge Street Band, Trees, and Soundwaves.   Noteworthy is the region’s

Keweenaw Bay Classic Fishing Tournament brought to you by Baraga County Next Gen.   June 12 and 13, 2026 Registration after May 17 per boat is $200.00   L’Anse, MI   One of the biggest 100% payout tournaments in Michigan

FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH 10:00am – 9:00pm Helicopter Rides, Ramada Inn, Hancock* 11:00am – 3:00pm Kids Day on Quincy Green, Hancock* 11:00am – 3:00pm Kite Flying @Quincy Mine Shaft, Hancock* 3:00pm – 12:00am Vendors on Waterfront 3:00pm – 12:00am Food, Beverages, and Music 4:00pm – 8:00pm…Music – Uncle Pete’s Red Hot Revue 5:30pm……………….Parade Line Up @S. Lincoln Drive, Hancock* 7:00pm……………….Thatcher Markham Memorial Run Hancock to Houghton 7:05pm……………….Bridgefest Parade 2026 Hancock to Houghton 9:00pm – 12:00am Music – Rewind