UP Wild Gathering Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chassell The UP Wild Gatherings are opportunities to connect with God and each other within our natural world. Each Gathering has a leader who will guide the participants through readings and reflection. The Gatherings are appropriate for all ages, including families and children. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.
Friends of Fashion present “100 years of Hats” at Suomi Opisto-Hancock this Sunday, May 17th. Step back in time and experience the elegance of history as the Friends of Fashion and Real People Media present “100 Years of Hats” at historic Suomi Opisto-Hancock. This Sunday, May 17th, we invite you to immerse yourself in an afternoon where music, high fashion, and heritage converge. Set against the backdrop of the Chapel of St. Matthew and Old Main, this event is a curated journey through time. The historical fashion revue, “Which Hat Shall I Wear,” brings the past to life
Strategic Energy Plan Join us for a presentation of KBIC’s draft strategic energy plan. This event will include gathering community feedback for inclusion in the revision process. May 19, 2026 @ 6:00pm Ojibwe Senior Center, Baraga Learn about local energy, contribute feedback, refreshments provided Questions contact Claire Christen cchristen@kbic-nsn.gov
UP Health System Regional Blood Center COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE hosted by Chassell VFW Post 6507 Wednesday, May 20, from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Walk-Ins welcome Donate for a chance to win $50 in Keweenaw Cash donated by the Chassell VFW and Auxiliary. Contact 906-449-1450
1st Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Walk May 22, 2026, from 2pm – 4pm Pow Wow Grounds, Baraga This event will be a potluck. Please bring a dish to pass and your feast bundle. Questions, please contact Jessica or Jade at 906-353-4595
Boat America – A Course on responsible boating May 23, 2026 from 9:00 am to 5:00pm Baraga Township Hall, Baraga Learn from the US Coast Guard Auxiliary space is limited. Registration closes on May 18, 2026. to Register call/Email: 906-524-5757 ext 4245 / michaell@kbic-nsn.gov
Houghton’s waterfront will come alive on Saturday, May 23 from 12 to 4 PM as the Locavore Festival returns to the Pier! Locavore celebrates the creativity, flavor, and talent of the Keweenaw. Nearly sixty vendors will line the waterfront with handmade goods, farm fresh products, small batch foods, and community organizations. This is all set to live music from Toni Saari and Matt Bradley. This year’s artist and maker lineup brings an especially vibrant mix of styles and specialties. Shoppers will find handmade clothing from Topaz’s Trinkets, UP inspired wood inlay pieces from Cedar Lake Workshop, and paintings and prints
Finno-Ugric committee to host information session What exactly is Finno-Ugric? Why is Hancock so steeped in that culture? And how can I get more involved? Answers to these, and any other questions local folks might have, will be available at a casual information session scheduled for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26 at Griffin Café at 208 Quincy Street in downtown Hancock. In particular, organizers expect this event will show community members, local businesses and civic organizations how they can get involved as this community prepares to host an international celebration of a magnitude not seen in more than
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.
SAFE @ HOME Designed to prepare students to be safe when they are home alone. Students learn how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students also learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. Tuesday, June 9 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm KBIC Health System-Upstairs Conference Room, 102 Superior Avenue, Baraga REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Class is FREE of charge. Seats limited, registration required! Call Ashley at 906-353-4540 with any questions.