Western UP Events

Cabin Fever Reliever at Nara Nature Chalet February 22nd, 2025 Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw Counties Join the Keweenaw Family Resource Center for a family friendly outdoor event on Saturday, February 22nd from 10am-12pm at the Nara Nature Park Chalet, 47375 U.S. 41 Houghton, MI 49931. Join us for snowshoeing, sledding, a scavenger hunt, story walk, and other fun outdoor activities. Story time, crafts and snacks will be available inside the chalet. Families are encouraged to bring their own snowshoes and sleds; a number of snowshoes will be available for families to borrow. Designed for families to enjoy the winter season in

Women’s Group another Smash Journal Session!   Come add more pages to your journal, this months focus is self care & self love.   February 22nd, 1 – 3pm Zeba Hall   Any questions contact – jade at 906-201-7931

KBIC Victim Services & Programs   Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Victim’s Rights Code Community Listening Session   We are seeking input from our community members on the proposed creation of a KBIC Victim’s Rights Code and proposed changes to the Domestic Violence Code.  Please join us to help shape KBIC’s response to domestic violence in our community.   Dinner provided.   Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 at 5:00 pm Zeba Community Hall in Zeba, MI Questions?  Call Sierra at 906-353-4596

Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting: Tuesday,  February 25th,  2025 @ 6:30 pm        Portage Lake District Library Meeting Room Houghton, MI 49931 Keweenaw 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.

KBIC Victim Services and Programs Women’s Survivor Support Group   Aadizooke! (s/he tells a sacred story)   Please join us for traditional stories by an Elder while we paint a coffee mug to use when you need to unwind and de-stress!  This group is open to all women who are survivors of violence.   Thursday, February 27th, 2025 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location:  Baraga Seniors Please contact 906-353-4592 for more information or to sign up.

Horse Tack Swap   Date:  Saturday, March 1st Time:  Noon – 3:00 pm Place:  Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, US Hwy 41, Chassell   New & Used horse stuff Western & English clothing plus other clothing Brown Bag Raffle

Our March Monthly Meeting will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on 3/03/2025. 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. If you are in the area, please stop in for the meeting!  We’d love to see you there! 

The Copper Country Beekeeping Club will meet on Tuesday, March 4 at 6:30 pm at the Carnegie Museum in Houghton. Please use the lower level entrance. This month, we’ll be showcasing key highlights from the Midwest HoneyBee Expo and offering tips on how to prepare for a successful season ahead. Buzz on by!

“Spring is almost here, and that means it’s time to Play Ball!  Portage Lake Little League is gearing up for another fun, exciting season and we want you to be a part of the action!  Registration is open now for T-ball, baseball, and softball, but will close on Friday, March 14th.  Visit the Portage Lake Little League website or Facebook page to sign up today!”

Knights of Columbus 2934 is having a Fish Fry every Friday during Lent   Fish Fry Dates : March 7th, March 14th, March 21st, March 28th, April 4th and April 11th   at St. Ann’s Church Hall, Baraga from 4:30p to 6:30p   Serving:  Fried and/or Baked Cod, French Fries and/or Potato Wedges, Macaroni & Cheese, Coleslaw and Dessert   Cost:  Adults – $15.00 – Children 5-12 $6.00 and Under 5 Free