Western UP Events

Elder Nutrition Program Present:  Monday Movement with Lisa Denomie 11:0-0 am – 11:30am   June 8th, 15th, 29th   Exercise at your own pace and stay for lunch, served 11:30 – 1:00p

The Chassell All School Reunion Committee will meet on Monday, June 8, at 6 p.m. at the Chassell VFW to continue planning for the reunion picnic that will take place on Sunday, July 12th, 2026.  All alumni are welcome to come to the meeting to give your thoughts or volunteer to take on a task at the reunion. Call 906-523-4564 for more information.

KBIC Elder Nutrition Program – Dream Catcher Class with Karen Andersen   Tuesday, June 9 from 10:00 am – Noon   Materials for 10 Elders.  Must Register to reserve your spot 353-6096

Health Fair   This is a free community event, designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, prevent and manage disease, and connect you to resources.   JOIN US! Tuesday, June 9th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Niiwin Akeaa Center, Baraga   For more information:  Call Kelsey at 906-353-4517

PN Language & Culture Department invited you to join in on the fun….ATAADIWIN A Classic TV-Style Quiz Game   Wednesday, June 10 Dinner:  5:00pm Game Time:  5:45pm – 7:00pm Location:  Ojibwa Seniors Center, Baraga Register by call Christine Awonohopay 353-6623 Ext 4277   We highly recommend signing up in advance for us to prepare.

BETTER TOGETHER will meet on Thursday, June 11 at 9:30 at Zion Lutheran Church on 400 Ingot Street in Hancock.  The speaker will be Andrea Morse, a teacher at the Houghton Elementary School. Andrea’s topic will be “My Daily Bread.”  She will also provide the special music. All area women are invited to attend this fun and inspiring event.  A brunch will be served and there is a suggested donation of $10.  All proceeds over the cost of the event will be donated to local charities. To reserve a spot call Barb Worrall at 906-523-4445 or email judyusitalo@hotmail.com

Better Together will meet on Thursday, June 11 at the Zion Lutheran Church on 400 Ingot Street in Hancock.  Our special guest will be a husband and wife due.  The speaker will be Lois Weber of Hancock and her topic will be, “Why Am I Here?”  Her husband, retired Pastor Dave Weber will perform some of his original music. All area women are cordially invited to attend this fun and inspiring event. A brunch will be served and there is a suggested donation of $10.  All proceeds over the cost of the event will be donated to local charities.  To

BRIDGEFEST   THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH 2:00pm – 9:00pm…Helicopter Rides, Ramada Inn, Hancock*

2026 L’Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule   Thursday Nights at 7:00 pm June 11  Uncle Pete’s Red Hot Revue – big band brazzy and jazzy June 18  Gordon Lightfoot Tribute – Tribute June 25  Rolling Thunder – Traditional country & more July 2  Copy That – Country, Smooth, Jazz, Rock July 9  Jack Joliff – Country, country, country July 16  Aura Jamboree Preview – Variety of music July 23  Cathy Bolton – Sweetness in Pops July 30  The Knockabouts – Music from the Celtic World Aug 6  Keweenaw Brewgrass – Bluegrass & western swing Aug 13  Lighning Ridge – A variety

Noteworthy will hold its upcoming spring concert, “Fab, Fun, and Female: A Soirée of Song,” at 7 p.m., Thursday, June 11, at the Houghton High School Auditorium   “Noteworthy is a fun, fabulous group of women, and for this concert we thought, ‘Why not do songs that are just like us?” said director Joan Harbour. “As well as familiar tunes, we have a few playful numbers that I know our audience will really like.”   The concert also features Wende Jonas Hill, a local folk/rock singer who performs with Dodge Street Band, Trees, and Soundwaves.   Noteworthy is the region’s