Lake Linden - Jam Service Winter Carnival
2025-01-18 14:00 - 19:00 UTC | Lake Linden, Michigan
The event: Jam Service Winter Carnival

Saturday January 18th 2025 from 2pm-7pm across the road from the JAM SERVICE IN LAKE LINDEN in the old carnival grounds. Open to all the public and there is no charge for the event. There will be the following:
– sledding hill
– snowmobile rides
– hot chocolate
– hot dogs and other snacks
– bonfire
– hangout and have a good time

Vendors of any sort are welcome. Jam Service just asks that they contact them just to ensure they have enough room opened up and it is free for them (vendors) as well.

Hancock - Nature Prayer Service
2025-01-19 15:00 | Chapel of St. Matthew, 532 Franklin Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Nature Prayer Service

Sunday, January 19 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew
Sunday, February 16 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew
Sunday, March 16 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew

* The Chapel of St. Matthew is in Hancock, MI on the former campus of Finlandia University.

The Nature Prayer Services are opportunities to connect with God, nature, and each other in a relaxed setting. Each service has a leader who will guide the service with prayers, readings, and reflection. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

Hancock - UP Wild in the Keweenaw
2025-01-19 15:00 | Chapel of St. Matthew, 532 Franklin Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event.

Nature Prayer Service

Sunday, January 19 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew

* The Chapel of St. Matthew is in Hancock, MI on the former campus of Finlandia University.

The Nature Prayer Services are opportunities to connect with God, nature, and each other in a relaxed setting. Each service has a leader who will guide the service with prayers, readings, and reflection. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

Hancock - Let's Eat Community Meal
2025-01-19 16:00 - 17:30 | Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Quincy Street, Hancock, MI, 49930
Lets Eat Community Meal on January 19 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock ( 4 to 5:30 pm)

Tell all your friends and neighbors about it if you get a chance.
Meals will be served inside and take outs are also available.

Hancock - Let's Eat Free Meal
2025-01-19 16:00 - 17:30 | Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Quincy Street, Hancock, MI, 49930
Let’s Eat Community Meal – THE MEAL IS FREE

Sunday, January 19th, from 4p – 5:30pm at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock

Please do your friends and neighbors a favor by telling them about it.

Covington and Surrounding Area Kids Events Meeting
2025-01-21 10:00 | Michigan
Covington and Surrounding Area Kids Events Meeting

February 1st, 2025 @ 10:00 am
at the Covington Multipurpose Building

This meeting will help set the foundation for future child events in the community! If you’d like to volunteer, and have a voice in new events please come!

If you have any questions please reach out to Amber Delene (906)j 235-4416
There will be snacks

Ahmeek Ice Rink Grand Opening
2025-01-21 14:00 | Michigan
The Emil Aho Memorial Ice Rink in Ahmeek, commonly known as the Ahmeek Ice Rink, has been a community recreational gathering place for nearly 40 years. The rink will host a Grand Opening Ceremony to celebrate the installation of its new boards, a project made possible by the successful fundraising campaign, “Outdoor Recreation for All – Build the Boards Project.” The event will include a ribbon-cutting
ceremony to officially unveil the newly revitalized rink.

The event will take place on Friday, February 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Ahmeek Ice Rink on School Street in Ahmeek, MI.

This milestone celebration honors not only the completion of the board installation but also the collaborative spirit that brought the project to life. Through a community-driven fundraising campaign, the community raised $100,000 to replace the rink’s deteriorated boards, ensuring a safe and sustainable space for skaters of all ages.

Event Highlights:
● Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to officially mark the rink’s reopening
● Free Hot Chocolate to keep attendees warm
● Jim’s Pizza Available for Purchase
● Open Skating to experience the new boards firsthand

About the Ahmeek Ice Rink and the Outdoor Recreation for All – Build the Boards Project Established in 1984, the Emil Aho Memorial Ice Rink, also known as the Ahmeek Ice Rink, has long been a cherished community space for winter recreation. Maintained by dedicated volunteers, the rink provides daily access for skating and hockey during winter and serves as a versatile venue for community events in the off-season.

Launched in Fall 2023 as a special project through the Keweenaw Community Foundation, the Outdoor Recreation for All – Build the Boards Project addressed the unsafe and deteriorating condition of the Ahmeek Ice Rink’s boards, which had suffered years of wear due to harsh Keweenaw winters. Thanks to the generosity of over 100 donors, including residents, businesses, and charitable foundations, the rink has been revitalized, ensuring its use for skating, hockey, and community activities for decades. This renovation reflects the community’s unwavering commitment to preserving and enhancing this vital recreational space.

Houghton - Sowing 101
2025-01-23 18:00 | Nara Chalet and Interpretive Center, 501 Nara Loop, Houghton, MI, 49931
For 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23

Winter Sowing 101

Keweenaw Wild Ones invites everyone to Winter Sowing 101, to be held at the Nara Chalet and Interpretive Center in Houghton. The workshop is family friendly and includes everything you need to make your own mini-greenhouse and start growing native plants. Learn more and register at keweenaw.wildones.org.

L'Anse - Blood Drive
2025-01-24 11:00 - 15:00 | L’Anse Methodist Church, 304 North Main Street, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
Blood Drive
L’Anse Methodist Church
304 N. Main St.
Friday, January 24th
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Please donate the gift of life!

Houghton - Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds Meeting
2025-01-28 18:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting:

Tuesday, January 28th, 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.

Houghton - March for Life
2025-02-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Michigan
March for Life
February 1, 2025 from 12 – 2pm

We will leave from the MTU clock tower at 12 pm and march for the Life Outreach Center in Hancock. Please arrive early so we can leave on time.

The march will be a peaceful demonstration. We will have signs available or feel free to make your own sign to bring. Lunch will be provided at the center after the march and rides back to campus will be offered. Questions? contact sflife@mtu.edu

Bruce Crossing - MI-Trale Meeting
2025-02-03 19:00 | Stannard Township Hall, 14927 State Hwy M-28 East, Bruce Crossing, Michigan, 49912
Our February Monthly Meeting will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on 2/03/2025. 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!

Houghton - Michigan Tech's Winter Carnival
2025-02-05 00:00 - 2025-02-08 23:59 | Michigan
Fireworks Over Ice! Dive into the Magic of Houghton’s Winter Carnival
THE KEWEENAW, Michigan (Jan. 15, 2024) — Winter isn’t just endured in the Keweenaw – it’s celebrated, sculpted and spun into pure magic. For 102 years, Michigan Tech’s Winter Carnival has transformed the snowy campus into a wonderland of jaw-dropping snow art, thrilling winter sports and community warmth. From Feb. 5-8, 2025, locals, visitors and MTU alumni will make their way down the main streets of Houghton and Hancock to marvel at towering ice sculptures. Don’t forget to cozy up or get a bite to eat at local favorites like the KBC, The Ambassador or Gino’s in Hancock to thaw out along the way. Winter Carnival is a one-of-a-kind celebration you won’t want to miss this winter. With heavy snowfall pushing through winter so far, Winter Carnival has potential to get big snow.

Students play Broomball like the Harry Potter movies on campus, the community marvels at giant ice sculptures and folks take time to warm up between activities. Winter Carnival is when the Portage Canal’s social hubs of Houghton and Hancock are lively and bustling with life. From the infamous “all-nighter” where students stay up two days to finish their snow statues before judging, to the zany games that take place on campus, Winter Carnival brings a whopping schedule to the Michigan Tech community. For most of the public, it’s about seeing the statues and being in Houghton with loved ones during this magical time. For some, it’s their favorite time of year to make a trip back to their alma mater.

Snow Statues: Fraternities, sororities and other campus organizations build larger than life snow statues that are judged each year. The giant creations rival the size of some students’ housing and offer a way for students to showcase their engineering creativity. This year’s theme is Dragons, Knights, and Legendary Sights – so expect to see creations worthy of the kingdom. Take a tour on the last day of statues to decide for yourself who’s got the most creativity.

Fireworks and Torchlit Parade: Michigan’s original ski area Mont Ripley hosts a torchlit parade down its hilly slopes – viewed across the Portage Canal from Houghton. The torchlight parade concludes Carnival’s lineup and brings a crowd to the Houghton waterfront to watch the show. Fireworks will follow the parade – signifying carnival’s 102nd year in the Keweenaw. Mark your carnival experience with this classic must-see on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Entertainment at Upper Michigan’s Largest Entertainment Venue: Known for cutting-edge performances that tour the globe, Water Street Dance Milwaukee pushes the boundaries of contemporary dance, leaving you breathless and inspired. This multifaceted dance company is dedicated to exploring diversity within our art, artists, and audiences. Renowned for their athletic, innovative, and entertaining performances, they invite all to partake in the vibrant experiences they create. See shows at 2 and 7 p.m.

Explore Beyond Carnival: After the festivities, extend your stay and experience the Keweenaw’s year-round charm. Take a winter hike on snow-covered trails, or ski at Mont Ripley only minutes away from Michigan Tech. Winter Carnival is a perfect introduction to the region’s cold outdoor adventures. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning alumnus, the 2025 Winter Carnival promises to be a celebration of history, creativity and community. Don’t miss out on the iconic winter event that brings the magic of snow and ice to life.

Houghton - Annual Mass in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel
2025-02-07 17:30, 2025-02-07 22:00, 2025-02-08 10:00 | St. Albert the Great University Parish, 411 MacInnes Drive, Houghton, Michgian, 49931
Ice Mass 2025 in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel St. Albert the Great University Parish, serving students, faculty and staff of Michigan

Technological University and Gogebic (“Go-Gee-Bick”) Community College, will host the annual Mass in the Our Lady of the Snows ice chapel during MTU’s famed Winter Carnival. The Roman Catholic Mass is celebrated in a chapel hand-built from ice and snow by MTU students and community members. The Ice Mass has gained international attention; it is a unique expression of Catholic faith in the deep snow country of the Keweenaw with over 500 in attendance in
2024.

There are three Masses: 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 7, as well as at 10 a.m. EST on Saturday, Feb. 8. The Masses at 5:30 pm EST and 10:00 pm EST on Friday Feb. 7 will be live-streamed on Facebook (and embedded on our website, mtucatholic.org/icemass).

Participants may register online for the link to the Live Stream: mtucatholic.org/icemass
The 2025 Live Stream Event Link:
5:30 PM: https://www.facebook.com/events/927719602826563
10:00 PM: https://www.facebook.com/events/2045948112508711
The 2024 YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL8GtBKHqrA

Story for Media Use:

MTU Students Transform Ice, Snow into Chapel

Building a chapel out of ice and snow originally came to the attention of St. Albert the Great University Parish at the suggestion of a parent. Seeing this to be a ‘fun idea’ during Michigan Tech’s famed Winter Carnival, a small group of students at St. Al’s decided to give it a go back in 2016 alongside their pastor Fr. Ben Hasse. They were quickly surprised by how the word spread and how excited people, Catholics and non-Catholics alike, were to come to such an event leading to international coverage in 2021. Ten years later, building the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel is a well-known annual tradition for the students, locals, and people from all over the world.

The ice chapel is built each year by college students and community members in the Keweenaw peninsula town of Houghton, Michigan, USA. Over the course of a month, people can be found outside shoveling, bucketing, stomping, and carving from a mountain of snow. Through their efforts, and plywood forms held together by 2x4s, the ice chapel is brought to life. More and more students get involved each year, and they bring with them their creativity to further add to
the beauty of the chapel. Examples include stained ice panes, a raised pulpit, a Marian grotto, and carved side aisles. Another unique feature is the acquisition of an ice slab pulled up by hand from a nearby bay to use as the chapel’s altar.

The priests at St. Al’s will celebrate three planned Ice Masses in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel: 5:30 p.m., 10 p.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 7, and 10 a.m. EST on Saturday, Feb. 8. The first two Masses will be livestreamed. You may visit mtucatholic.org/icemass to register for the link.

The experience of building this unique structure brings about and strengthens friendships. When asked how much it costs to build an Ice Chapel, Fr. Hasse simply responds “about a thousand dollars’ worth of pizza,” which fuels the volunteers. St. Al’s parish is overjoyed to bring to life a creation that glorifies God and brings the community together through the Mass.

To learn more about the Ice Mass or St. Albert the Great University Parish, visit mtucatholic.org/icemass. To learn more about Michigan Tech’s Winter Carnival, visit mtu.edu/carnival/2025.

Hancock - Nordic Film Series
2025-02-12 14:00 | Finnish American Heritage Center, 435 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michgian, 49930
An award-winning film produced in 2003 by famed director Klaus Härö will be shown on Wednesday, February 12 at 2 p.m. at the Finnish American
Heritage Center as the latest offering of the Center’s Nordic Film Series.

“Invisible Elina” is a riveting tale about grief, love, betrayal and loyalty with a 9-year-old girl as the focal point of the story. In rural Sweden of the early 1950s, little Elina goes to school again after recovering from tuberculosis, the same illness that killed her father a few years earlier. Elina’s family belongs to Finnish-speaking minority frowned upon by a staunch schoolmistress who starts hounding Elina for questioning her authority. Elina’s mother, sister, and a liberal young male teacher all try to mediate the ensuing battle of wills.
The film is about an hour and 15 minutes long, and is in Finnish with English subtitles. It is suitable for all audiences. The showing is open to the public; donations are appreciated to help sustain the film series.
“We’ve shown this film a couple of times in years past,” said FAHC director David Maki. “As is the case with almost every Klaus Härö film, this one’s just a great story, not a movie that uses special effects or shocking images to further the plot. It’s an enjoyable watch for a winter afternoon.”
For more information about the Nordic Film Series, or the Finnish American Heritage Center, call (906) 487-7549

Hancock - Nature Prayer Service
2025-02-16 15:00 | Chapel of St. Matthew, 532 Franklin Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Nature Prayer Service

Sunday, February 16 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew
Sunday, March 16 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew

* The Chapel of St. Matthew is in Hancock, MI on the former campus of Finlandia University.

The Nature Prayer Services are opportunities to connect with God, nature, and each other in a relaxed setting. Each service has a leader who will guide the service with prayers, readings, and reflection. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

Hancock - UP Wild in the Keweenaw Event
2025-02-16 15:00 | Chapel of St. Matthew, 532 Franklin Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event.

Nature Prayer Service

Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew

* The Chapel of St. Matthew is in Hancock, MI on the former campus of Finlandia University.

The Nature Prayer Services are opportunities to connect with God, nature, and each other in a relaxed setting. Each service has a leader who will guide the service with prayers, readings, and reflection. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

Hancock - Let's Eat Free Meal
2025-02-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Quincy Street, Hancock, MI, 49930
Let’s Eat Community Meal – THE MEAL IS FREE

Sunday, February 16th, from 4p – 5:30pm at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock

Please do your friends and neighbors a favor by telling them about it.

MSU Extension - Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101 Registration
2025-02-19 00:00 - 2025-03-10 23:59 | Michigan
Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101 – Registration is Open
We are pleased to announce that registration for MSU Extension Smart Vegetable Gardening 101 is now open. This course is online and self-paced. Individual
registration is $40.00. We also offer a group rate of $125.00. Group leaders must email Liz Slajus, slajusel@msu.edu with a list of names and email addresses for all group members.
Register at https://bit.ly/SGVEG101
Course Overview
This course covers gardening from start to finish: what you need to get started, types of gardening, planning and preparation, soil preparation, plants to select, starting and maintaining healthy plants, garden maintenance, harvest and storage, pollinators and various gardening activities.
Please email Liz Slajus, slajusel@msu.edu with any questions or concerns.

Baraga County Shelter Outreach Office Open House
2025-02-19 11:00 - 17:00 | Baraga County Shelter Outreach Office, 115 N. Front Street, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
BARAGA COUNTY SHELTER OUTREACH OFFICE OPEN HOUSE

Wednesday, February 19th, 11am – 5pm

FREE CLOTHING – Are you in need of gently used women’s or children’s clothing? Our closets are overflowing! Stop by BCSH’s Open House to help us clear
our closets and fill your own.

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – We are hiring! The Open House is a great time to learn more about what it takes to be an advocate and fill out an application.

LEARN ABOUT BCSH SERVICES – Curious about how BCSH helps survivors of domestic violence? Want to learn how you can help support victims? Need info on
community resources? Stop in the Open House!
For more info, call 906-524-7079

Houghton - Cabin Fever Reliever
2025-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Nara Chalet and Interpretive Center, 501 Nara Loop, Houghton, MI, 49931
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 the beautiful Copper County.
This event is sponsored by BHK Child Development, Keweenaw Automotive, Keweenaw Co-op, a grant through Children Trust Michigan, and Copper Country Great Start Collaborative.
Media Contact: Iola Brubaker; 906-483-9365, iola@kfrckids.org

Zeba - Women's Group Smash Journal Session
2025-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Zeba Community Hall, Zeba Road, Zeba, Michigan, 49946
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

Zeba - KBIC Victim's Rights Code community Listening Session
2025-02-25 17:00 | Zeba Community Hall, Zeba Road, Zeba, Michigan, 49946
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

Houghton - Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds Meeting
2025-02-25 18:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
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.

Baraga - Women's Survivor Support Group
2025-02-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Baraga Seniors, 208 Main Street, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
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.

Chassell - Horse Tack Swap
2025-03-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 42905 Wilson Memorial Drive, Chassell, Michigan, 49916
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

Bruce Crossing - MI-TRALE Meeting
2025-03-03 19:00 | Stannard Township Hall, 14927 State Hwy M-28 East, Bruce Crossing, Michigan, 49912
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!

Houghton - Copper Country Beekeeping Club
2025-03-04 18:30 | Carnegie Museum, 105 Huron Street, Houghton, MI, 49931, United States
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!
