Western UP Events

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.

GITIGE he/she gardens   VOLUNTEER WITH US Debweyendan Believe in it People’s Gardens Saturdays:  9 am – Noon   2026 Season Dates August 8 & 22 September 12 & 26 October 10 & 24   Lots of ways to help with gardening, including mulching, weeding, harvesting, pruning, and watering.  In appreciation of your assistance, you can select a high-quality garden tool or a gardening book whenever you engage.  Everyone is welcome, including beginners.   Our community Teaching Garden, located at 16037 Brewery Road in L’Anse, is cared for by the KBIC natural Resources Department.  For more information, please contact Anthony

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

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

2026 Covington Township Summer Music Schedule   Multi-Purpose Building on M28 Music Starts @ 7:00 pm   Aug 11  Rolling Thunder Aug 18  Rolling Thunder Aug 18  Belinda Maki Aug 25  U.P. Gumbo

2026 Covington Township Summer Music Schedule   Multi-Purpose Building on M28 Music Starts @ 7:00 pm   Aug 11  Rolling Thunder Aug 18  Belinda Maki Aug 25  U.P. Gumbo

Join us for a Family Fun Day for Child Support Awareness Month   August 12, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Ojibwa Seniors Center, Baraga.   Strong Families.  Brighter Futures.  Supporting Children today for better tomorrow!  Because every child deserves support.  Every Family deserves success.   Enjoy Carnival Fun for Everyone! Win a Duck Ring Toss Face Painting Make & Take Activities Popcorn Snow Cones

UP Wild Wilderness Walk Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Gardeners Creek Nature Trail (Gather at the Calumet Waterworks parking lot.) The Wilderness Walks are opportunities to connect with God and each other in an outdoor natural setting.  Each walk has a leader who will guide the walk and stop along the way for readings and reflection.  The walks are appropriate for all ages, including families and children. No religious affiliation is necessary. Everyone is welcome!