Western UP Events

Please announce  the following recurring monthly event: for Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds.The meetings are held at the Portage Lake District Library at 6:30 pm., the last Tuesday of each month. The dates are as follow: July 28, 2026, 6:30 pm @PLDL Thank you for your kind attention in announcing these meeting dates.  Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds is dedicated to the well-being of individuals living in our communities. Please feel free to call me (Sue Kauppi) at 906-369-4858 with any questions or concerns.

2026 Covington Township Summer Music Schedule   Multi-Purpose Building on M28 Music Starts @ 7:00 pm   July 28  Lightning Ridge Aug 4  Chad Borgen and the Collective Aug 11  Rolling Thunder Aug 18  Belinda Maki Aug 25  U.P. Gumbo

KBIC Victim Services & Programs TWO SPIRIT TALKING CIRCLE * NOW WITH COOKIES   Wednesday, July 29th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm Ojibwa Senior Citizens, Baraga   Cookie Decorating Let’s chat and decorate cookies!   This event is a peer support space for LGBTQIA+ and Two Spirit community members, their families, and allies   Please reach out to Carisa at 906-353-4595 to register or if you have any questions.  

CAMP 911 FOR SENIORS Pre-Register by July 20th to ensure you receive a complimentary shirt.   Do you know…how to use a fire extinguisher?  Ever wonder what the inside of an ambulance is like?  Learn to prepare for a variety of emergency situations.   Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Baraga Township Building, 13919 State Highway, M-38, Baraga Registration 8:30 am NO FEE TO ATTEND Pre-Registration & Transportation call 906-524-6711

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

THE ANNUAL AGATE BEACH JAMBOREE WILL BE HELD THIS WEEKEND, SATURDAY AUGUST 1 AND SUNDAY AUGUST 2, ON LAKE SUPERIOR AT THE STANTON TOWNSHIP PARK IN TOIVOLA MUSIC STARTS AT 1:00 BOTH DAYS. THERE WILL BE A SIGN-UP SHEET FOR MUSICIANS TO PERFORM 30 MINUTE SETS. SOUND SYSTEM PROVIDED. THERE WILL BE FOOD AVAILABLE IN THE HALL. BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR. AND ENJOY!

Join us Saturday, August 1, for the Gay VFD Auxiliary Bazaar and Sales.  A ton of merchandise has been restocked for your shopping pleasure.  This months sale we have also added Fall, Halloween and Christmas items.  A free will donation lunch/desserts will be available for you to enjoy with your friends and family.  We’ll also have our popular popcorn and soda pop for sale.  Come join us in the fun and take home some good deals. Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 11am – 2pm Gay Community Hall 8878 Second Street Gay, MI 49945

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

Join us for FRUIT ART NIGHT   August 4th from 5 – 6 pm at KBIC Health System   For families with children ages 0-5 Contact Leeah at 906-201-1934 if any questions.

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