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 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

Feeding America West Michigan 2026 mobile food pantry distribution Location:  Sacred Heart Church Calumet Category:  Free Community Event Description: A free drive through event at Sacred Heart Church Calumet serving up to 320 households with fresh produce, dairy, grains and other staple food items.  No appointments; no payments; no income verification required. Watch for signs on US 41 and Lake Linden Ave. in Laurium to follow entry and exit of the drive through event.  Volunteers will help direct you and place your food box into your vehicle. Contact:  Jared Howard, President CLK Council of Churches Email:  clkcouncil@gmail.com Phone:  906-337-2400 (2026 Dates:  April 29/Wednesday;

Blood drive Friday, May 1 11 am – 3 pm L’Anse Methodist Church Walk-ins are welcome. The need for blood is always great. All donations remain in the UP to benefit our own hospitals. Please consider giving the gift of life!

Spring Book Sale and Seed Swap! Friday, May 1, from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday, May 2, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Ojibwa Community Library, Baraga

Spring Book Sale and Seed Swap! Friday, May 1, from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday, May 2, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Ojibwa Community Library, Baraga

Join the Gay VFD Auxiliary Spring Festival Craft Show, Saturday, May 2 from 10am- 3pm at the Gay Community Hall.  We have a great line-up of crafters for this show. Due to overwhelming response of the community, we are expanding the show to include vendor tables inside as well as outside along with East Fork Pasty and the Bagel Bus.  Inside we will have a bake sale with cold beverages and coffee. Mark your calendars to join us!  Come join in the fun and pick up a gift for Mother’s Day or any other special occasion.  If you have any

Keweenaw Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser!   Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 11am – 2pm Mohawk School, 110 Stanton Avenue, Mohawk $12 per dinner ~ Featuring Sauce by Mariner North   Enjoy Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Cole slaw, and Baked Goods Dine-In with Carry-Out Available Tickets available from any Lions Member.  Call to order tickets:  Marty & Syd 289-4306 or Brian 370-1454 100% of proceeds got to local charities

Kids Jiu Jitsu Program run by 10th Planet Black Belt Stan Myaskovskiy Keweenaw Jiu Jitsu   Tuesday & Thursday from 4:30p – 5:30p Starts May 5th Ages 9 -17 (Open to all Baraga County Students) Niiwin Akeaa Gym, Baraga   Benefits:  Gain Health, Build Real Confidence, Become Bullyproof, Learn a Valuable Martial Art Learn the Most effective form of self defense on the planet!

Kids Jiu Jitsu Program run by 10th Planet Black Belt Stan Myaskovskiy Keweenaw Jiu Jitsu   Tuesday & Thursday from 4:30p – 5:30p Starts May 5th Ages 9 -17 (Open to all Baraga County Students) Niiwin Akeaa Gym, Baraga   Benefits:  Gain Health, Build Real Confidence, Become Bullyproof, Learn a Valuable Martial Art Learn the Most effective form of self defense on the planet!

Women’s Night an event to celebrate mothers   Thursday, May 7th from 5p – 6p Ojibwa Seniors Center Seats Limited, Registration Required, Call 906-353-4540 to register   Snacks / DIY Leather Paint Kits by Aura Design / Education and Raffles