Western UP Events

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

The world’s first American Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture, Hancock, Michigan, is going to celebrate Juhannus (the longest, brightest day of the year) on June 17-20. In true Nordic fashion, the sunshine sticks around until 10-11 p.m. Hancock has been called the most Finnish place in the United States by National Geographic, and for good reason. Tradition is lived here every day – and with a modern twist – the Juhannus Summer Solstice Celebration is a can’t miss event for your summer trip planning. Here’s why… The full schedule is now available, featuring four days of Finnish, Sámi, Estonian, Hungarian and broader Finno-Ugric culture through

Elder Nutrition Program – Virgin Bloody Mary Bar & “Pop”corn   Thursday, June 18th in honor of Father’s Day! 11:30am – 12:30pm

Start of the Summer Celebration   June 18th, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm KBIC Health System   Families with children ages 0-5, are invited to join us for some chalk, bubbles, snow cones, and water plays!

Start of Summer Celebration   June 18th KBIC Health System 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm   Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to join us for some chalk, bubbles, snow cones, and water play!   For more info please call 906-353-4540

2026 L’Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule   Thursday Nights at 7:00 pm 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 of country classics Aug 20  Chad Borgen – A rock and roll country

Lake Linden Farmers Market   Fridays 3-6 pm Located in the Lake Linden Village Park June through to September   lakelindenfarmersmarket.com facebook.com/lakelindenmi instagram.com/lakelindenfarmersmarket lakelindenmarket@gmail.com

KBIC Health System will be hosting our Sports Physical days for children participating in school sports for the 2026-2027 school year.  Please call ahead and schedule your child for their sports physical.   Appointments can be scheduled from June 22nd to August 7th.  To schedule your appointment or with any questions, please call 353-8700.   Please pick up a sports physical form to fill out before your child’s appointment. Each child will receive a goodie bag and water bottle with their sports physical.  Children up to date on their immunizations will receive an extra gift.

Unearth a Story! Summer Reading Program 2026 at Ojibwa Community Library June 22nd – August 14th   Program Schedule June 22nd – Register for our reading challenge to earn prizes! July 2nd – Ann Arbor Hands-On museum presents CRIME LAB! July 14th – David Genter presents NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACTS! July 23rd – Bright Star Children’s Theatre presents DINO ACADEMY!   Cool prizes! Free Books! Fun Reading challenges for all ages! Keep an eye out for our special visitors this summer!   UNEARTH A STORY 353-8163 Follow us on Facebook

Feeding America West Michigan 2026 mobile food pantry distribution Location:  Sacred Heart Church Calumet Category:  Free Community Event Description: A free drive through event at Sacred Heart Church Calumet serving up to 320 households with fresh produce, dairy, grains and other staple food items.  No appointments; no payments; no income verification required. Watch for signs on US 41 and Lake Linden Ave. in Laurium to follow entry and exit of the drive through event.  Volunteers will help direct you and place your food box into your vehicle. Contact:  Jared Howard, President CLK Council of Churches Email:  clkcouncil@gmail.com Phone:  906-337-2400 (2026 Dates:  June24/Wednesday; August