Western UP Events

Ninth Annual Keweenaw Native Plant Symposium Saturday, April 4, 2026 9 a.m.-noon Zoom The Keweenaw Native Plant Symposium features nationally known pollinator advocate Heather Holm, who will speak on creating soft landings: mini-ecosystems beneath trees that support pollinators. During this free event, we’ll also learn about mosquito control, encouraging beneficial insects, and planting the right tree in the right place. Learn more and register at keweenaw.wildones.org.

Keweenaw’s Got Talent Saturday, April 11, 2026 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Hancock Community Hub Rachel Marie Blau Memorial Theater 417 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with concessions and pre-show activities. The event concludes with awards and a finale celebration.   About the Event Keweenaw’s Got Talent is designed to spotlight the creativity already thriving in the region and build a new annual tradition rooted in community pride, encouragement, and fun. It is coordinated by the Hancock Community Hub Events Committee and community volunteers.  Youth will kick off the event with the “Rising Stars Showcase,” and adults will

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College (KBOCC) cordially invites you to participate in our 2026 Job Fair and Career Expo on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The event will be held from 10:00am-1:00pm at the Niiwin Akeaa Center, 111 Beartown Rd, Baraga, MI 49908. The building is located behind the Ojibwa Casino (follow the signs). This FREE event will host numerous employers/agencies to promote their summer jobs, internships and career opportunities to students and community members in a variety of fields. This year we would also like to welcome businesses that may be interested in promoting their business and/or career field, regardless of

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 follows: April 28, 2026, 6:30 pm @ PLDL May 26, 2026 6:30 pm @ PLDL June 30, 2026, 6:30 pm @PLDL 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

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 follows: May 26, 2026 6:30 pm @ PLDL June 30, 2026, 6:30 pm @PLDL 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.

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 follows: June 30, 2026, 6:30 pm @PLDL 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.

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.