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

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

Middle schoolers invited to Heads UP, July 21 in Hancock Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has partnered with UP Health System – Portage for Heads UP – a Youth Wellbeing Event, an exciting day of food, fun and fitness for students entering grades five through eight. Heads UP is on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Quincy Green in Hancock.   Local students are invited to join health professionals in healthful, engaging activities designed to inspire and educate young minds.   “This event introduces kids to tools that support long-term physical and mental health,” said

HEALING CIRCLE RUN July 11-17, 2026 Gaawiin Gidinigaazishn Anishinaabe Gidaaw   Please reach out with any questions HCR@GLIFWC.org Contact for route/schedule

GITIGE he/she gardens   VOLUNTEER WITH US Debweyendan Believe in it People’s Gardens Saturdays:  9 am – Noon   2026 Season Dates July 11 & 25 August 8 & 22 September 12 & 26 October 10 & 24   Lots of ways to help with gardening, including mulching, weeding, harvesting, pruning, and watering.  In appreciation of your assistance, you can select a high-quality garden tool or a gardening book whenever you engage.  Everyone is welcome, including beginners.   Our community Teaching Garden, located at 16037 Brewery Road in L’Anse, is cared for by the KBIC natural Resources Department.  For more

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

Baraga County Memorial Hospital Lunch & Learn:  RECYCLING:  Basics & Beyond   Presentation hosted by Brendon Presnell, Materials Management Planning Coordinator for the Western U.P. Planning & Development Region.   Help forge a sustainable future for your community!  Join us for an overview on the current state of recycling in Baraga County, including what’s happening in surrounding counties, and actionable steps to enhance recycling initiatives and make a tangible impact on our environment.   Enjoy a complimentary meal and a presentation from Brendon Presnell, Materials Management Planning Coordinator for the Western U.P. Planning Coordinator for the Western U.P. Planning &

The Copper Country Community Band (CCCB) is rallying the community for a deeply personal cause. On Monday, July 13th, at 7:30 PM, the band will host a benefit concert at the historic Calumet Theatre to support one of its founding members, Bill “Benji” Brotherton, and his wife, Annie, as they navigate a challenging health crisis.   For over half a century, Benji Brotherton has been a cornerstone of the local music scene. A trumpet player whose roots date back to the original Calumet Community Band in the 1970s, Benji has lent his talents, logistical skills, and time to nearly every

Copper Country Community Arts Center Summer Arts Camp   Summer Arts Camp is five exciting days of art making & exploration for kids entering 3rd-6th grades!  We’re excited to bring back Summer Arts Camp, now in its 36th year!   Mon-Fri 12:30-3:30pm Session 1:  August 3-7 OR Session 2:  August 10-14   Fee:  $95 for either week!  The deadline to register for either session is Tuesday, July 28 or until camp fills.  Stop by, call us at 906-482-2333 or to register online visit:  coppercountryarts.com/art-camp   This year’s Summer Arts Camp coordinator Charlotte Haanela, along with guest artists, will guide students