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

2026 Covington Township Summer Music Schedule   Multi-Purpose Building on M28 Music Starts @ 7:00 pm   Aug 4  Chad Borgen and the Collective Aug 11  Rolling Thunder Aug 18  Belinda Maki Aug 25  U.P. Gumbo

2026 L’Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule   Thursday Nights at 7:00 pm 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

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

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

Free Oral Health Assessments   Who:  Anyone 60 years and older When:  August 11th, 2026 Where:  Ojibwa Senior Citizens @ 10:30 am What:  Each participant will have an oral health assessment, including an Oral Cancer Screening – FREE!  No appointment necessary! FREE:  Each participant will also receive free oral health aids (toothbrush, toothpaste, denture supplies, dry mouth products, etc.) Purpose of this project:  The Senior Smile Survey is supported by the Delta Dental Foundation.  By participating in this survey you will help Michigan learn more about the oral health needs of its Senior Citizens.  All of your information will be

2026 Covington Township Summer Music Schedule   Multi-Purpose Building on M28 Music Starts @ 7:00 pm   Aug 11  Rolling Thunder Aug 18  Rolling Thunder Aug 18  Belinda Maki Aug 25  U.P. Gumbo

2026 Covington Township Summer Music Schedule   Multi-Purpose Building on M28 Music Starts @ 7:00 pm   Aug 11  Rolling Thunder Aug 18  Belinda Maki Aug 25  U.P. Gumbo