Western UP Events

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 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

It’s time to plant! With summer in full swing, the woods and meadows are alive with flowers. You can bring that natural beauty home by adding native plants to your yard. The Wild Ones Keweenaw Chapter is holding its late summer plant sale online at keweenaw.wildones.org. More than two dozen species are available, including scarlet bee balm, purple coneflower, and Jack in the pulpit, plus two different mini-gardens for monarch butterflies. After ordering, plants can be picked up in Houghton. The birds and pollinators will thank you for it. The sale is ongoing through the summer; order early for best selection. Most

The annual Copper Country Rock and Mineral Club Gem and Mineral Show will be held again this year at a new location: the Hancock Middle School at 501 Campus Drive, Hancock, MI across from Portage Hospital. Show dates are Friday, Saturday and Sunday August 7, 8 and 9. An array of vendors will have gems, minerals, fossils, copper, and gift items for sale. Each day the CCRMC will hold ongoing silent auctions of local mineral and copper samples. All kids will receive a free ‘grab bag’ of mineral samples, and can prospect with a metal detector to find real Copper

KBIC Culture Committee Traditional Medicine Clinic   Todd Smith, Traditional Medicine Consultant, will be available to see people on the following dates:   Cultural Center, Baraga, MI Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm   For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact:   Cultural Center 906-353-7020   **Participants are required to abstain from alcohol, marijuana and drug use for four days prior to the Clinic. **Women on their moontime cannot participate.

One of the Upper Peninsula’s longest-running and most beloved summer traditions returns this weekend as the 65th Annual Eagle Harbor Art Fair welcomes visitors to the shores of Lake Superior on Saturday, Aug. 8, and Sunday, Aug. 9.   Hosted on the picturesque grounds of St. Peter’s By the Sea Church, the juried fair brings together approximately 70 artists representing 74 booths from across the Midwest and beyond. Everypiece offered for sale is original and handcrafted, making the Eagle Harbor Art Fair a true celebration of fine art and craftsmanship.   Unlike many larger festivals, the Eagle Harbor Art Fair is entirely

Our August Monthly Meeting will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on Monday 8/10/2026. For virtual attendance, we now have ZOOM available. If you would like to attend virtually, please email me at this address and I will get you the connection information. If you are in the area, please stop in for the meeting!  We’d love to see you there!    Our future Meetings & Events are listed below and can also be found on our website (www.mi-trale.org) under the CLUB STUFF tab, Calendar option. 2026 Club Meeting Schedule Meeting time & location: 7:pm Eastern, in person at Stannard Township Hall,

Join us to show our support for indigenous Breastfeeding mothers!   YELLOW SHAWL PROJECT August 11 – 13th Niiwin Akea Center – Promise Neighborhoods side from 3 – 7 pm   Materials provided, registration required.  Please call/text Jailyn at 906-201-4168

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

Free Oral Health Assessments   WHO:  Anyone 60 years and older WHEN:  August 11, 2026 WHERE:  Ojibwa Senior Citizens @ 10:30am 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 leran more about the oral health needs of its Senior Citizens.  All of your information will be kept