Western UP Events

The November meeting of the Houghton-Keweenaw Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel  (MARSP) will be held on Tuesday, November 4th at the Bonfire in Houghton.  The business meeting will begin at 12:30 pm followed by a buffet lunch.  The guest speaker will be Mike Lutz, Executive Director of Omega House.  All members are encouraged to attend.  Contact person – Steven Karpiak, 482-8455

Breakwater will also host an Information & Prep Session   November 4th at 6PM at the Portage Lake District Library.   This session will give students the chance to receive oneon-one guidance, learn pitch-building tips, and practice answering Q&A questions in a supportive environment — helping them feel confident and ready for the competition stage. We hope that this friendly competition will be both fun and inspiring for everyone involved, giving students the confidence to share their ideas, celebrate creativity, and connect with the Copper Country community.   Full details and resources for students can be found here: Breakwater’s Superior

City of Houghton Invites Community to Branding Working Sessions   The City of Houghton invites residents and stakeholders to participate in one of two public working sessions dedicated to shaping the future of Houghton’s community brand. These sessions will be held:    Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.    Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.   Both drop-in sessions will take place at the City Center in downtown Houghton and will run approximately two hours.   Each session will begin with an overview of the city’s branding initiative, explaining why this effort is both important and

The Lake Linden-Hubbell Public School will hold their annual Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, November 6, 2025. All students will be dismissed at 11:44 am. Hot lunch will not be served, but breakfast will be. Conferences for students in grades 6-12 are from 12:30 – 3:30 pm. and from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Report cards may be picked up in the principal’s office located on the second floor of the high school. No appointment is needed for conferences for students in grades 6-12. Elementary conferences are made by appointment.

Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will present a public forum online titled “What Is Ranked-Choice Voting & the Michigan Rank MI Vote Ballot Proposal?” from 10:30-11:30 AM on Sunday, November 9. The speaker will be Lisa Nelson, a Copper Country League of Women Voters member and a member of the UP Rank MI Vote team. She will explain ranked-choice voting, a system which gives voters more choices and power by allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference. She will also talk about the proposed statewide ballot measure to adopt ranked-choice voting for all state and federal elections. There will

Veterans Memorial Monument Benefit Concert Sunday, November 9 from 3:00 pm at the L’Anse Area Schools Cafetorium Free Admission. Donations to benefit the Veterans Memorial Monument project will be gratefully appreciated.   Rolling Thunder Todd VanDyke Laura Augustine Ray Hill Women’s Trio Courtney Clisch Lundgren Katie Waara Don Elmblad Bill Kautto Bells on the Bay Mike Roberts  

CommUNITY Conversation w/ Veterans @ Michigan Tech Monday, November 10, 2025 @ 4:00 p.m. Rekhi Hall, Room G005 In recognition of Veteran’s Day, join us for a CommUnity Conversation featuring a panel of faculty, staff, students, and retirees who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. This event invites our campus community to come together to listen, learn, and reflect on the experiences of veterans within and beyond Michigan Technological University. Through personal stories and open dialogue, our panelists will share insights about their time in service, the transition to civilian and academic life, and what it means to build supportive communities for veterans on campus. Attendees will

Veteran’s Day Luncheon November 11, 2025 Honoring our Local Veterans Pressbox Sports Bar & Grill from 11am – 2pm   Free for Veterans $9 donation for Non-Veterans Lunch includes roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Soup, Vegetable, dinner roll and Dessert   All proceeds will be donated to the Jacobetti Veterans Home Guests will have a chance to win door prizes.

The Chassell Post 6507 VFW and Auxiliary will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, November 11, from 2pm-6pm. Appointments are available by calling 906-449-1450, but walk-ins are welcome. All blood donated through the UP Regional Blood Center stays in the Upper Peninsula and helps patients in need at one of the 12 Upper Peninsula hospitals. One donation can save up to 3 lives, and there is an urgent need for all blood types. All donors will be entered into a drawing to win $50 in Keweenaw Cash that can be used at any of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce

City of Houghton Invites Community to Branding Working Sessions   The City of Houghton invites residents and stakeholders to participate in one of two public working sessions dedicated to shaping the future of Houghton’s community brand. These sessions will be held:    Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.   Both drop-in sessions will take place at the City Center in downtown Houghton and will run approximately two hours.   Each session will begin with an overview of the city’s branding initiative, explaining why this effort is both important and timely. Residents are encouraged to join a session at