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

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

Copper Country Angel Mission Starts Annual Socks & Undies Drive for Local Students   Help Local Students Start the School Year with Confidence   Copper Country Angel Mission is launching its annual Socks & Undies Drive to collect new socks and underwear for local children in need, from toddlers through teenagers. The goal is to help every school-aged child begin the year with dignity, comfort, and the confidence that comes from having brand-new essentials.   Distribution The Angel Mission is again partnering with The Salvation Army – Copper Country – Bread of Life Center to distribute these essentials through CCAM’s

Commodity Food Taste Test   Small Taste Test of dishes created with commodity foods with FREE RECIPE CARD HAND-OUTS July 23rd from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Location:  Reception area of the KBIC Clinic, 102 N Superior Avenue, Baraga NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

2026 L’Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule   Thursday Nights at 7:00 pm 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 band Aug 27  Chasin’ Steel – Bluegrass Sept 3  Black Pearl – Smooth Jazz/Rock/Country Sept 10  Tapestry String Band – Roots, Country, Bluegrass   Bad weather concerts will be at the L’Anse Area School Cafeteria – 201 N 4th Street

48th Annaul Maawanji’iding   July 24 – 26, 2026 Grand Entries:  Friday 7pm, Saturday 12 pm & 7pm, and Sunday 12 pm Ojibwa Campground, Baraga   Host Drum:  Summer Cloud Head Veteran:  Lawrence Williams Emcees:  Joel Syrette & John Teller Jr. Arena Directors:  Chaske LeBlanc Honored 2025-2026 Royalty:  Dalanna Conner, Miss KBIC, Aubree Hartzog, Jr. Miss KBIC, Yancey Decota Jr., KBIC Brave, & Austin Shelifoe, KBIC Jr. Brave head Female Dancer:  Tatianna Wright Head Male Dancer:  Misun Rendon-Mills Invited Drums:  Raining Thunder & Young Kingbird   SPECIALS Women’s Jingle (18+) Men’s Woodland (18+) Jr. Girls Jingle (Ages 6-17) Jr. Boys

On Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 at 7:30 PM, Thunderstruck: A Classic Rock Tribute will be presented at Linden Creek Farm — a special two-night candlelit concert event featuring violinist Chris Vuk (Blue Violin).   After a sold out performance at Houghton’s Rozsa Center, Blue Violin returns to the Keweenaw for an intimate encore performance at The Barn at Linden Creek Farm. The show transforms legendary rock anthems into cinematic soundscapes through live looping, soaring violin solos, atmospheric lighting, and immersive staging.   The program features reimagined music by artists including Queen, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Bon Jovi, The

GITIGE he/she gardens   VOLUNTEER WITH US Debweyendan Believe in it People’s Gardens Saturdays:  9 am – Noon   2026 Season Dates July 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 information, please