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SUMMARY:Christmas in Calumet - Holiday Events
DESCRIPTION:Christmas in Calumet Holiday Events in the Calumet Area \n  \nSaturday\, December 14th \nFREE Wagon Rides 11a – 1p \nSanta Visit at Ramona’s Bakery 11a – 1p \n  \nSaturday\, December 21st \nCalumet & Laurium Christmas Parade 2pm \nSkate with Santa at the Gipp 3p – 5p
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/christmas-in-calumet-holiday-events-2/
LOCATION:Calumet
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Baraga - Minogwaadan (Sew It Well!) Regalia Class
DESCRIPTION:KBIC Victim Services & Programs and Promise Neighborhoods KB Two-Spirit Collaborative MINOGWAADAN (Sew it Well!) Regalia Class \n  \nDecember 27\, 2024 @ 5:00 pm \n  \nPotluck!  Please Bring a Dish to Pass! \n  \nOjibwa Seniors – Ca;; 906-353-4593
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/baraga-minogwaadan-sew-it-well-regalia-class/
LOCATION:Ojibwa Senior Citizens\, 208 Main Avenue\, Baraga\, Michigan\, 49908
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Houghton New Year's Eve Chook Drop
DESCRIPTION:Houghton Counts Down to New Year’s Eve Chook Drop on Waterfront Pier \nHOUGHTON\, Michigan (Dec. 12\, 2024) — The City of Houghton and Visit Keweenaw are counting down to New Year’s Eve – and everyone’s invited! Bundle up in Houghton to ring in 2025 with a Yooper-style Chook Drop on the Portage Canal. Feel the winter magic early or late – families with kids or those who don’t want to stay up can enjoy an early drop at 6:30-7p with appropriate music. Later\, Mr. Cesar and the Lucha Tones will play a set from 11:30p-midnight on the pier to lead the night crowd into 2025. Bring your friends and loved ones out for the short celebrations and enjoy reflecting on 2024’s accomplishments. \n\nHoughton first introduced a “Chook Drop” in 2023\, gathering a crowd on the Houghton Pier under the glow of street lights and a raised electric chook. As the night drew closer to Midnight\, the crowd joins to count down to the new year. \n\nThis year’s event will build on that energy\, splitting the night for different crowds. Warm up with a hot drink from nearby vendors and enjoy music and laughter in Houghton. This year: the LoHo (Lower Houghton) Social District is open. You can get to-go adult beverages from The Ambassador\, The Den and Keweenaw Brewing Company. Houghton’s downtown is full of great entertainment venues for NYE like the Bonfire and the Douglass Houghton Saloon. Shelden Avenue is also home to several hotels to choose from for folks looking to make the Chook Drop a NYE Destination. Stay tuned for any more announcements or specials around town for NYE in Houghton. The Chook Drop is organized by the City of Houghton and Visit Keweenaw.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/houghton-new-years-eve-chook-drop/
LOCATION:Houghton Waterfront Pier\, Houghton\, Michigan\, 49931
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Bruce Crossing - MI-TRALE Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our January Annual Meeting & Elections will be held at 7:00pm\, (Eastern Time)\, in person at the Stannard Township Hall on 1/06/2025. For virtual attendance\, we now have ZOOM available\, along with the strictly audio/phone method. If you would like to attend virtually\, please email me at this address and I will get you the connection information.\n\n\nIf you are in the area\, please stop in for the meeting!  We’d love to see you there! \n \n\nOur future Meetings & Events will be listed below and will also soon to be found on our website (www.mi-trale.org) under the CLUB STUFF tab\, Calendar option once they have been set at this Meeting. \n\n2024 Club Meeting Schedule\nMeeting time & location: 7:pm Eastern\, in person at Stannard Township Hall\, 14927 State HWY M-28 East\, Bruce Crossing 49912.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/bruce-crossing-mi-trale-meeting/
LOCATION:Stannard Township Hall\, 14927 State Hwy M-28 East\, Bruce Crossing\, Michigan\, 49912
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250107T190000
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SUMMARY:Zeba - Women's Group
DESCRIPTION:Womens Group \n  \nSmash Journals\, Creative Writing & Healing Conversations \n  \nJanuary 7th\, 2025 from 5 p – 7 p \nZeba Hall \n  \nAny questions contact jade at 906-201-7931
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/zeba-womens-group/
LOCATION:Zeba Community Hall\, Zeba Road\, Zeba\, Michigan\, 49946
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Hancock - Alfred Erickson Post 186 Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8 January 2025 is the monthly meeting of Alfred Erickson Post 186 of the American Legion Hancock.  Social hour 6 PM \, 7pm meeting.  Our annual booya lunch will be served after meeting and roll call of the members. Members\, and prospective veteran members are invited. This is a change from the usual meeting night of the first Wednesday of the month. \nIf you have questions\, please call public affairs officer Jim Peterson  906-3708144.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/hancock-alfred-erickson-post-186-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Alfred Erickson American Legion Post 186\, 424 Quincy Street\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Baraga County Cancer Support Group Organizational Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Baraga County Cancer Support Group Organizational Meeting \n  \nFriday\, January 10\, 2025 @ 1:00pm \n  \nBaragaland Senior Citizen’s\, L’Anse \n  \nA meeting for all those who have been touched by cancer in anyway.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/baraga-county-cancer-support-group-organizational-meeting/
LOCATION:Baragaland Senior Citizen’s Center\, 6 N. Main Street\, L'Anse\, Michigan\, 49946
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:L'Anse - Baraga County Chamber hosting Lunch & Learn Event
DESCRIPTION:Domestic Violence & Local Businesses –Lunch & Learn Event \n  \nBaraga County Shelter Home will be the guest presenter at an upcoming Lunch & Learn event on Wednesday\, January 15th\, hosted by the Baraga County Chamber. Celeste Hendrickson\, Executive Director of the Shelter Home\, will be sharing information about how local businesses are affected by domestic violence in some surprising ways.  “Unfortunately\, society considers the topic of domestic violence as a ‘family matter’ when in fact it is a societal issue that affects local businesses every day in major ways” shares Hendrickson. She explains that 1 in 3 Michigan families are impacted\, with the nation\nsuffering a $13 billion loss annually because of domestic violence. Hendrickson will be sharing information about how this loss is seen in local businesses\, as well as what owners and employees can do to lessen the economic impact and better support employee health. \n  \nBaraga County Shelter Home provides a wide range of free\, confidential advocacy services to survivors including emergency shelter\, legal and housing advocacy\, and a 24/7 crisis line. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse\, call the crisis line at (906) 524-7078. \n  \nThe Lunch & Learn session will be held on January 15th at 11:30 AM in the Chamber Board room\, located at 1 N. Main Street in L’Anse. The event is open to anyone interested in attending\, with lunch provided free of charge. For more information\, contact the Chamber office at (906) 353-8808.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/lanse-baraga-county-chamber-hosting-lunch-learn-event/
LOCATION:Baraga County Chamber of Commerce\, 1 N. Main Street\, L'Anse\, Michigan\, 49946
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:L'Anse Cheerleading
DESCRIPTION:L’Anse Cheerleading from ages 4 to 18 years old \n  \nHave fun\, Make Friends Get Physical\, Learn Teamwork\, Build Self-Esteem \n  \nOnly $10 per Week \nClasses held every Monday starting February 3\, 2025 \nScotty Hall\, 105 N Front Street\, L’Anse \n  \nD1 (ages 4-6) @ 4:30 pm \nD2 (ages 7-8) @ 5:15 pm \nD3 (ages 9+) @ 6:00 pm \n  \nTo sign up go to championforce.com\, click register\, search class code 14515
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/lanse-cheerleading/
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Houghton - A People's March
DESCRIPTION:A People’s March will take place on Saturday\, January 18\, at 1 p.m. to celebrate our US Constitution and Bill of Rights. In Washington\, D.C. and across our country\, people will be marching to show support for our democracy. \nCome march with us! We will gather at Bridgeview Park in Houghton to hear introductory remarks\, then walk to the Portage Lake Lift Bridge\, carrying flags and signs related to Freedom of Speech\, Freedom of the Press\, Freedom of Religion\, Freedom of Assembly\, Separation of Powers\, and more. LWV signs and attire are okay. (For visibility\, signage with letters at least 5 inches in size is recommended.) \nThis is a time to unite around our democratic values. We want the countries of the world to be able to choose their own governments\, creating a more just and sustainable place for people to live together. We march for our grandchildren\, democracy\, the environment\, the climate\, wildlife\, human rights\, choice\, healthcare\, immigration\, labor\, for an economy that works for everyone\, for free speech\, the rule of law\, and so much more. Join us in marching for our future. \nFor more information\, contact Susan Burack 906-482-3270 ssburack@gmail.com or Vicky Bergvall v.bergvall.MT@gmail.com. \nCo-sponsored by the League of Women Voters Copper Country.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/houghton-a-peoples-march/
LOCATION:Bridgeview Park\, Houghton\, MI\, 49931\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Lake Linden - Jam Service Winter Carnival
DESCRIPTION:The event: Jam Service Winter Carnival\n\nSaturday January 18th 2025 from 2pm-7pm across the road from the JAM SERVICE IN LAKE LINDEN in the old carnival grounds. Open to all the public and there is no charge for the event. There will be the following:\n– sledding hill\n– snowmobile rides\n– hot chocolate\n– hot dogs and other snacks\n– bonfire\n– hangout and have a good time\n\nVendors of any sort are welcome. Jam Service  just asks that they contact them just to ensure they have enough room opened up and it is free for them (vendors)  as well.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/lake-linden-jam-service-winter-carnival/
LOCATION:Lake Linden\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Hancock - Nature Prayer Service
DESCRIPTION:Nature Prayer Service\n\nSunday\, January 19 at 3:00 pm\, Chapel of St. Matthew\nSunday\, February 16 at 3:00 pm\, Chapel of St. Matthew\nSunday\, March 16 at 3:00 pm\, Chapel of St. Matthew\n\n\n* The Chapel of St. Matthew is in Hancock\, MI on the former campus of Finlandia University.\n\nThe Nature Prayer Services are opportunities to connect with God\, nature\, and each other in a relaxed setting. Each service has a leader who will guide the service with prayers\, readings\, and reflection. Everyone is welcome\, no religious affiliation is necessary.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/hancock-nature-prayer-service-2/
LOCATION:Chapel of St. Matthew\, 532 Franklin Street\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Hancock - UP Wild in the Keweenaw
DESCRIPTION:UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event. \n\nNature Prayer Service\n\nSunday\, January 19 at 3:00 pm\, Chapel of St. Matthew\n\n* The Chapel of St. Matthew is in Hancock\, MI on the former campus of Finlandia University.\n\nThe Nature Prayer Services are opportunities to connect with God\, nature\, and each other in a relaxed setting. Each service has a leader who will guide the service with prayers\, readings\, and reflection. Everyone is welcome\, no religious affiliation is necessary.\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/hancock-up-wild-in-the-keweenaw/
LOCATION:Chapel of St. Matthew\, 532 Franklin Street\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Hancock - Let's Eat Community Meal
DESCRIPTION:Lets Eat Community Meal on January 19 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock ( 4 to 5:30 pm) \n  \nTell all your friends and neighbors about it if you get a chance.  \nMeals will be served inside and take outs are also available.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/hancock-lets-eat-community-meal-2/
LOCATION:Gloria Dei Lutheran Church\, 1000 W. Quincy Street\, Hancock\, MI\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Hancock - Let's Eat Free Meal
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Eat Community Meal – THE MEAL IS FREE \n  \nSunday\, January 19th\, from 4p – 5:30pm at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock \n  \nPlease do your friends and neighbors a favor by telling them about it.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/hancock-lets-eat-free-meal/
LOCATION:Gloria Dei Lutheran Church\, 1000 W. Quincy Street\, Hancock\, MI\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250121T100000
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SUMMARY:Covington and Surrounding Area Kids Events Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Covington and Surrounding Area Kids Events Meeting \n  \nFebruary 1st\, 2025 @ 10:00 am \nat the Covington Multipurpose Building \n  \nThis meeting will help set the foundation for future child events in the community!  If you’d like to volunteer\, and have a voice in new events please come! \n  \nIf you have any questions please reach out to Amber Delene (906)j 235-4416 \nThere will be snacks
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/covington-and-surrounding-area-kids-events-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250121T140000
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SUMMARY:Ahmeek Ice Rink Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:The Emil Aho Memorial Ice Rink in Ahmeek\, commonly known as the Ahmeek Ice Rink\, has been a community recreational gathering place for nearly 40 years. The rink will host a Grand Opening Ceremony to celebrate the installation of its new boards\, a project made possible by the successful fundraising campaign\, “Outdoor Recreation for All – Build the Boards Project.”  The event will include a ribbon-cutting \nceremony to officially unveil the newly revitalized rink. \n  \nThe event will take place on Friday\, February 2\, 2025\, at 2:00 PM at the Ahmeek Ice Rink on School Street in Ahmeek\, MI. \n  \nThis milestone celebration honors not only the completion of the board installation but also the collaborative spirit that brought the project to life. Through a community-driven fundraising campaign\, the community raised $100\,000 to replace the rink’s deteriorated boards\, ensuring a safe and sustainable space for skaters of all ages. \n  \nEvent Highlights:\n● Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to officially mark the rink’s reopening\n● Free Hot Chocolate to keep attendees warm\n● Jim’s Pizza Available for Purchase\n● Open Skating to experience the new boards firsthand \n  \nAbout the Ahmeek Ice Rink and the Outdoor Recreation for All – Build the Boards Project Established in 1984\, the Emil Aho Memorial Ice Rink\, also known as the Ahmeek Ice Rink\, has long been a cherished community space for winter recreation. Maintained by dedicated volunteers\, the rink provides daily access for skating and hockey during winter and serves as a versatile venue for community events in the off-season. \n  \nLaunched in Fall 2023 as a special project through the Keweenaw Community Foundation\, the Outdoor Recreation for All – Build the Boards Project addressed the unsafe and deteriorating condition of the Ahmeek Ice Rink’s boards\, which had suffered years of wear due to harsh Keweenaw winters. Thanks to the generosity of over 100 donors\, including residents\, businesses\, and charitable foundations\, the rink has been revitalized\, ensuring its use for skating\, hockey\, and community activities for decades. This renovation reflects the community’s unwavering commitment to preserving and enhancing this vital recreational space.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/1426/
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250123T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250123T180000
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SUMMARY:Houghton - Sowing 101
DESCRIPTION: For 6 p.m.\, Thursday\, Jan. 23 \n  \nWinter Sowing 101 \n  \nKeweenaw Wild Ones invites everyone to Winter Sowing 101\, to be held at the Nara Chalet and Interpretive Center in Houghton. The workshop is family friendly and includes everything you need to make your own mini-greenhouse and start growing native plants. Learn more and register at keweenaw.wildones.org.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/houghton-sowing-101/
LOCATION:Nara Chalet and Interpretive Center\, 501 Nara Loop\, Houghton\, MI\, 49931
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250124T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250124T150000
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CREATED:20250115T171713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T171713Z
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SUMMARY:L'Anse - Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Blood Drive\nL’Anse Methodist Church\n304 N. Main St.\nFriday\, January 24th\n11 a.m. – 3 p.m.\nPlease donate the gift of life!
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/lanse-blood-drive/
LOCATION:L’Anse Methodist Church\, 304 North Main Street\, L'Anse\, MI\, 49946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250128T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250128T183000
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CREATED:20250102T162518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T162518Z
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SUMMARY:Houghton - Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds Meeting
DESCRIPTION: Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting:\n\nTuesday\,  January 28th\,  2025 @ 6:30 pm       \n\nPortage Lake District Library Meeting Room\nHoughton\, MI 49931\n\n\nKeweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds is a public group\, and we welcome anyone interested in our mission:  “to support healthy minds through connection and community.”  Our goals are to talk more openly about mental health to reduce stigma\, to build a resilient community by educating the public\, and to support those at risk for mental health and substance use crises.  We are on Facebook and our email address is ksup4healthyminds@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/houghton-keweenaw-support-4-healthy-minds-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Portage Lake District Library\, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive\, Houghton\, MI\, 49908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250201T120000
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SUMMARY:Houghton - March for Life
DESCRIPTION:March for Life \nFebruary 1\, 2025 from 12 – 2pm \n  \nWe will leave from the MTU clock tower at 12 pm and march for the Life Outreach Center in Hancock.  Please arrive early so we can leave on time. \n  \nThe march will be a peaceful demonstration.  We will have signs available or feel free to make your own sign to bring.  Lunch will be provided at the center after the march and rides back to campus will be offered.  Questions?  contact sflife@mtu.edu
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/houghton-march-for-life/
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250203T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250203T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T100403
CREATED:20250129T150703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T150703Z
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SUMMARY:Bruce Crossing - MI-Trale Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our February Monthly Meeting will be held at 7:00pm\, (Eastern Time)\, in person at the Stannard Township Hall on 2/03/2025. For virtual attendance\, we now have ZOOM available\, along with the strictly audio/phone method. If you would like to attend virtually\, please email me at this address and I will get you the connection information.\n\n\nIf you are in the area\, please stop in for the meeting!  We’d love to see you there! 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/bruce-crossing-mi-trale-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Stannard Township Hall\, 14927 State Hwy M-28 East\, Bruce Crossing\, Michigan\, 49912
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250205T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250208T235959
DTSTAMP:20260503T100403
CREATED:20250116T190531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T190531Z
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SUMMARY:Houghton - Michigan Tech's Winter Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Fireworks Over Ice! Dive into the Magic of Houghton’s Winter Carnival \nTHE KEWEENAW\, Michigan (Jan. 15\, 2024) — Winter isn’t just endured in the Keweenaw – it’s celebrated\, sculpted and spun into pure magic. For 102 years\, Michigan Tech’s Winter Carnival has transformed the snowy campus into a wonderland of jaw-dropping snow art\, thrilling winter sports and community warmth. From Feb. 5-8\, 2025\, locals\, visitors and MTU alumni will make their way down the main streets of Houghton and Hancock to marvel at towering ice sculptures. Don’t forget to cozy up or get a bite to eat at local favorites like the KBC\, The Ambassador or Gino’s in Hancock to thaw out along the way. Winter Carnival is a one-of-a-kind celebration you won’t want to miss this winter. With heavy snowfall pushing through winter so far\, Winter Carnival has potential to get big snow. \n\nStudents play Broomball like the Harry Potter movies on campus\, the community marvels at giant ice sculptures and folks take time to warm up between activities. Winter Carnival is when the Portage Canal’s social hubs of Houghton and Hancock are lively and bustling with life. From the infamous “all-nighter” where students stay up two days to finish their snow statues before judging\, to the zany games that take place on campus\, Winter Carnival brings a whopping schedule to the Michigan Tech community. For most of the public\, it’s about seeing the statues and being in Houghton with loved ones during this magical time. For some\, it’s their favorite time of year to make a trip back to their alma mater. \n\nSnow Statues: Fraternities\, sororities and other campus organizations build larger than life snow statues that are judged each year. The giant creations rival the size of some students’ housing and offer a way for students to showcase their engineering creativity. This year’s theme is Dragons\, Knights\, and Legendary Sights – so expect to see creations worthy of the kingdom. Take a tour on the last day of statues to decide for yourself who’s got the most creativity. \n\nFireworks and Torchlit Parade: Michigan’s original ski area Mont Ripley hosts a torchlit parade down its hilly slopes – viewed across the Portage Canal from Houghton. The torchlight parade concludes Carnival’s lineup and brings a crowd to the Houghton waterfront to watch the show. Fireworks will follow the parade – signifying carnival’s 102nd year in the Keweenaw. Mark your carnival experience with this classic must-see on Saturday\, Feb. 8. \n\nEntertainment at Upper Michigan’s Largest Entertainment Venue: Known for cutting-edge performances that tour the globe\, Water Street Dance Milwaukee pushes the boundaries of contemporary dance\, leaving you breathless and inspired. This multifaceted dance company is dedicated to exploring diversity within our art\, artists\, and audiences. Renowned for their athletic\, innovative\, and entertaining performances\, they invite all to partake in the vibrant experiences they create. See shows at 2 and 7 p.m. \n\nExplore Beyond Carnival: After the festivities\, extend your stay and experience the Keweenaw’s year-round charm. Take a winter hike on snow-covered trails\, or ski at Mont Ripley only minutes away from Michigan Tech. Winter Carnival is a perfect introduction to the region’s cold outdoor adventures. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning alumnus\, the 2025 Winter Carnival promises to be a celebration of history\, creativity and community. Don’t miss out on the iconic winter event that brings the magic of snow and ice to life.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/houghton-michigan-techs-winter-carnival/
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Houghton - Annual Mass in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Ice Mass 2025 in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel St. Albert the Great University Parish\, serving students\, faculty and staff of Michigan \n  \nTechnological University and Gogebic (“Go-Gee-Bick”) Community College\, will host the annual Mass in the Our Lady of the Snows ice chapel during MTU’s famed Winter Carnival. The Roman Catholic Mass is celebrated in a chapel hand-built from ice and snow by MTU students and community members. The Ice Mass has gained international attention; it is a unique expression of Catholic faith in the deep snow country of the Keweenaw with over 500 in attendance in\n2024. \n  \nThere are three Masses: 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. EST on Friday\, Feb. 7\, as well as at 10 a.m. EST on Saturday\, Feb. 8. The Masses at 5:30 pm EST and 10:00 pm EST on Friday Feb. 7 will be live-streamed on Facebook (and embedded on our website\, mtucatholic.org/icemass). \n  \nParticipants may register online for the link to the Live Stream: mtucatholic.org/icemass \nThe 2025 Live Stream Event Link:\n5:30 PM: https://www.facebook.com/events/927719602826563\n10:00 PM: https://www.facebook.com/events/2045948112508711\nThe 2024 YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL8GtBKHqrA \n  \nStory for Media Use: \n  \nMTU Students Transform Ice\, Snow into Chapel \n  \nBuilding a chapel out of ice and snow originally came to the attention of St. Albert the Great University Parish at the suggestion of a parent. Seeing this to be a ‘fun idea’ during Michigan Tech’s famed Winter Carnival\, a small group of students at St. Al’s decided to give it a go back in 2016 alongside their pastor Fr. Ben Hasse. They were quickly surprised by how the word spread and how excited people\, Catholics and non-Catholics alike\, were to come to such an event leading to international coverage in 2021. Ten years later\, building the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel is a well-known annual tradition for the students\, locals\, and people from all over the world. \n  \nThe ice chapel is built each year by college students and community members in the Keweenaw peninsula town of Houghton\, Michigan\, USA. Over the course of a month\, people can be found outside shoveling\, bucketing\, stomping\, and carving from a mountain of snow. Through their efforts\, and plywood forms held together by 2x4s\, the ice chapel is brought to life. More and more students get involved each year\, and they bring with them their creativity to further add to\nthe beauty of the chapel. Examples include stained ice panes\, a raised pulpit\, a Marian grotto\, and carved side aisles. Another unique feature is the acquisition of an ice slab pulled up by hand from a nearby bay to use as the chapel’s altar. \n  \nThe priests at St. Al’s will celebrate three planned Ice Masses in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel: 5:30 p.m.\, 10 p.m. EST on Friday\, Feb. 7\, and 10 a.m. EST on Saturday\, Feb. 8. The first two Masses will be livestreamed. You may visit mtucatholic.org/icemass to register for the link. \n  \nThe experience of building this unique structure brings about and strengthens friendships. When asked how much it costs to build an Ice Chapel\, Fr. Hasse simply responds “about a thousand dollars’ worth of pizza\,” which fuels the volunteers. St. Al’s parish is overjoyed to bring to life a creation that glorifies God and brings the community together through the Mass. \n  \nTo learn more about the Ice Mass or St. Albert the Great University Parish\, visit mtucatholic.org/icemass. To learn more about Michigan Tech’s Winter Carnival\, visit mtu.edu/carnival/2025.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/houghton-annual-mass-in-the-our-lady-of-the-snows-ice-chapel/
LOCATION:St. Albert the Great University Parish\, 411 MacInnes Drive\, Houghton\, Michgian\, 49931
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Houghton - Annual Mass in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Ice Mass 2025 in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel St. Albert the Great University Parish\, serving students\, faculty and staff of Michigan \n  \nTechnological University and Gogebic (“Go-Gee-Bick”) Community College\, will host the annual Mass in the Our Lady of the Snows ice chapel during MTU’s famed Winter Carnival. The Roman Catholic Mass is celebrated in a chapel hand-built from ice and snow by MTU students and community members. The Ice Mass has gained international attention; it is a unique expression of Catholic faith in the deep snow country of the Keweenaw with over 500 in attendance in\n2024. \n  \nThere are three Masses: 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. EST on Friday\, Feb. 7\, as well as at 10 a.m. EST on Saturday\, Feb. 8. The Masses at 5:30 pm EST and 10:00 pm EST on Friday Feb. 7 will be live-streamed on Facebook (and embedded on our website\, mtucatholic.org/icemass). \n  \nParticipants may register online for the link to the Live Stream: mtucatholic.org/icemass \n  \nThe 2025 Live Stream Event Link:\n5:30 PM: https://www.facebook.com/events/927719602826563\n10:00 PM: https://www.facebook.com/events/2045948112508711\nThe 2024 YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL8GtBKHqrA \n  \nStory for Media Use: \n  \nMTU Students Transform Ice\, Snow into Chapel \n  \nBuilding a chapel out of ice and snow originally came to the attention of St. Albert the Great University Parish at the suggestion of a parent. Seeing this to be a ‘fun idea’ during Michigan Tech’s famed Winter Carnival\, a small group of students at St. Al’s decided to give it a go back in 2016 alongside their pastor Fr. Ben Hasse. They were quickly surprised by how the word spread and how excited people\, Catholics and non-Catholics alike\, were to come to such an event leading to international coverage in 2021. Ten years later\, building the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel is a well-known annual tradition for the students\, locals\, and people from all over the world. \n  \nThe ice chapel is built each year by college students and community members in the Keweenaw peninsula town of Houghton\, Michigan\, USA. Over the course of a month\, people can be found outside shoveling\, bucketing\, stomping\, and carving from a mountain of snow. Through their efforts\, and plywood forms held together by 2x4s\, the ice chapel is brought to life. More and more students get involved each year\, and they bring with them their creativity to further add to\nthe beauty of the chapel. Examples include stained ice panes\, a raised pulpit\, a Marian grotto\, and carved side aisles. Another unique feature is the acquisition of an ice slab pulled up by hand from a nearby bay to use as the chapel’s altar. \n  \nThe priests at St. Al’s will celebrate three planned Ice Masses in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel: 5:30 p.m.\, 10 p.m. EST on Friday\, Feb. 7\, and 10 a.m. EST on Saturday\, Feb. 8. The first two Masses will be livestreamed. You may visit mtucatholic.org/icemass to register for the link. \n  \nThe experience of building this unique structure brings about and strengthens friendships. When asked how much it costs to build an Ice Chapel\, Fr. Hasse simply responds “about a thousand dollars’ worth of pizza\,” which fuels the volunteers. St. Al’s parish is overjoyed to bring to life a creation that glorifies God and brings the community together through the Mass. \n  \nTo learn more about the Ice Mass or St. Albert the Great University Parish\, visit mtucatholic.org/icemass. To learn more about Michigan Tech’s Winter Carnival\, visit mtu.edu/carnival/2025.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/houghton-annual-mass-in-the-our-lady-of-the-snows-ice-chapel-2/
LOCATION:St. Albert the Great University Parish\, 411 MacInnes Drive\, Houghton\, Michgian\, 49931
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Houghton - Annual Mass in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Ice Mass 2025 in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel St. Albert the Great University Parish\, serving students\, faculty and staff of Michigan \n  \nTechnological University and Gogebic (“Go-Gee-Bick”) Community College\, will host the annual Mass in the Our Lady of the Snows ice chapel during MTU’s famed Winter Carnival. The Roman Catholic Mass is celebrated in a chapel hand-built from ice and snow by MTU students and community members. The Ice Mass has gained international attention; it is a unique expression of Catholic faith in the deep snow country of the Keweenaw with over 500 in attendance in\n2024. \n  \nThere are three Masses: 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. EST on Friday\, Feb. 7\, as well as at 10 a.m. EST on Saturday\, Feb. 8. The Masses at 5:30 pm EST and 10:00 pm EST on Friday Feb. 7 will be live-streamed on Facebook (and embedded on our website\, mtucatholic.org/icemass). \n  \nParticipants may register online for the link to the Live Stream: mtucatholic.org/icemass \n  \nThe 2025 Live Stream Event Link:\n5:30 PM: https://www.facebook.com/events/927719602826563\n10:00 PM: https://www.facebook.com/events/2045948112508711\nThe 2024 YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL8GtBKHqrA \n  \nStory for Media Use: \n  \nMTU Students Transform Ice\, Snow into Chapel \n  \nBuilding a chapel out of ice and snow originally came to the attention of St. Albert the Great University Parish at the suggestion of a parent. Seeing this to be a ‘fun idea’ during Michigan Tech’s famed Winter Carnival\, a small group of students at St. Al’s decided to give it a go back in 2016 alongside their pastor Fr. Ben Hasse. They were quickly surprised by how the word spread and how excited people\, Catholics and non-Catholics alike\, were to come to such an event leading to international coverage in 2021. Ten years later\, building the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel is a well-known annual tradition for the students\, locals\, and people from all over the world. \n  \nThe ice chapel is built each year by college students and community members in the Keweenaw peninsula town of Houghton\, Michigan\, USA. Over the course of a month\, people can be found outside shoveling\, bucketing\, stomping\, and carving from a mountain of snow. Through their efforts\, and plywood forms held together by 2x4s\, the ice chapel is brought to life. More and more students get involved each year\, and they bring with them their creativity to further add to\nthe beauty of the chapel. Examples include stained ice panes\, a raised pulpit\, a Marian grotto\, and carved side aisles. Another unique feature is the acquisition of an ice slab pulled up by hand from a nearby bay to use as the chapel’s altar. \n  \nThe priests at St. Al’s will celebrate three planned Ice Masses in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel: 5:30 p.m.\, 10 p.m. EST on Friday\, Feb. 7\, and 10 a.m. EST on Saturday\, Feb. 8. The first two Masses will be livestreamed. You may visit mtucatholic.org/icemass to register for the link. \n  \nThe experience of building this unique structure brings about and strengthens friendships. When asked how much it costs to build an Ice Chapel\, Fr. Hasse simply responds “about a thousand dollars’ worth of pizza\,” which fuels the volunteers. St. Al’s parish is overjoyed to bring to life a creation that glorifies God and brings the community together through the Mass. \n  \nTo learn more about the Ice Mass or St. Albert the Great University Parish\, visit mtucatholic.org/icemass. To learn more about Michigan Tech’s Winter Carnival\, visit mtu.edu/carnival/2025.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/houghton-annual-mass-in-the-our-lady-of-the-snows-ice-chapel-3/
LOCATION:St. Albert the Great University Parish\, 411 MacInnes Drive\, Houghton\, Michgian\, 49931
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Hancock - Nordic Film Series
DESCRIPTION:An award-winning film produced in 2003 by famed director Klaus Härö will be shown on Wednesday\, February 12 at 2 p.m. at the Finnish American\nHeritage Center as the latest offering of the Center’s Nordic Film Series. \n  \n“Invisible Elina” is a riveting tale about grief\, love\, betrayal and loyalty with a 9-year-old girl as the focal point of the story. In rural Sweden of the early 1950s\, little Elina goes to school again after recovering from tuberculosis\, the same illness that killed her father a few years earlier. Elina’s family belongs to Finnish-speaking minority frowned upon by a staunch schoolmistress who starts hounding Elina for questioning her authority. Elina’s mother\, sister\, and a liberal young male teacher all try to mediate the ensuing battle of wills. \nThe film is about an hour and 15 minutes long\, and is in Finnish with English subtitles. It is suitable for all audiences. The showing is open to the public; donations are appreciated to help sustain the film series. \n“We’ve shown this film a couple of times in years past\,” said FAHC director David Maki. “As is the case with almost every Klaus Härö film\, this one’s just a great story\, not a movie that uses special effects or shocking images to further the plot. It’s an enjoyable watch for a winter afternoon.” \nFor more information about the Nordic Film Series\, or the Finnish American Heritage Center\, call (906) 487-7549
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/1523/
LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Center\, 435 Quincy Street\, Hancock\, Michgian\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Hancock - Nature Prayer Service
DESCRIPTION:Nature Prayer Service\n\nSunday\, February 16 at 3:00 pm\, Chapel of St. Matthew\nSunday\, March 16 at 3:00 pm\, Chapel of St. Matthew\n\n\n* The Chapel of St. Matthew is in Hancock\, MI on the former campus of Finlandia University.\n\nThe Nature Prayer Services are opportunities to connect with God\, nature\, and each other in a relaxed setting. Each service has a leader who will guide the service with prayers\, readings\, and reflection. Everyone is welcome\, no religious affiliation is necessary.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/hancock-nature-prayer-service-3/
LOCATION:Chapel of St. Matthew\, 532 Franklin Street\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Hancock - UP Wild in the Keweenaw Event
DESCRIPTION:UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event. \n\nNature Prayer Service\n\nSunday\, February 16\, 2025 at 3:00 pm\, Chapel of St. Matthew\n\n* The Chapel of St. Matthew is in Hancock\, MI on the former campus of Finlandia University.\n\nThe Nature Prayer Services are opportunities to connect with God\, nature\, and each other in a relaxed setting. Each service has a leader who will guide the service with prayers\, readings\, and reflection. Everyone is welcome\, no religious affiliation is necessary.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/hancock-up-wild-in-the-keweenaw-event/
LOCATION:Chapel of St. Matthew\, 532 Franklin Street\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Hancock - Let's Eat Free Meal
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Eat Community Meal – THE MEAL IS FREE \n  \nSunday\, February 16th\, from 4p – 5:30pm at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock \n  \nPlease do your friends and neighbors a favor by telling them about it.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/hancock-lets-eat-free-meal-2/
LOCATION:Gloria Dei Lutheran Church\, 1000 W. Quincy Street\, Hancock\, MI\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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