Western UP Events

Join KBIC Promise Neighborhoods for a EPIC FESTIVAL   August 31st from 3:00p – 6:00p Niiwin Akeaa Center   FREE EVENT – Bounce Houses, Games, Dunk Tank, Balloon Artist, Food   Any questions call Heather 906-353-6623 Ext 4302

Stopping Financial Exploitation & Scams – Co-sponsored by the KBIC Elder Nutrition Program, Michigan Department of Attorney General, and Michigan Adult Protective Services.   Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 Ojibwa Senior Center 9:30am – Professionals working with senior citizens and vulnerable adults 1:30pm – General Public   To register for the training, please call the KBIC Elder Nutrition Program 906-353-6096   Learn how to spot signs of financial abuse and common scams that target senior citizens and vulnerable adults, what you can do to stop abuse and scams, and what resources are available to help.

2026 L’Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule   Thursday Nights at 7:00 pm Sept 3  Black Pearl – Smooth Jazz/Rock/Country Sept 10  Tapestry String Band – Roots, Country, Bluegrass   Bad weather concerts will be at the L’Anse Area School Cafeteria – 201 N 4th Street

KBIC Traditional Medicine Clinic Todd Smith, Traditional Medicine Consultant, will be available to see people on the following dates:   Cultural Center, 14865 Ojibwa Park Drive, Baraga, MI Saturday, September 5, 2026 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday, September 6, 2026 9:00 am – 12:00 pm   For more information or to schedule an appointment contact: Gerry Mantila  906-201-2407 Doreen Blaker  906-353-7117 Ext 113 Toni Minton  906-353-6623 Ext 4118 Cultural Center  906-353-7020   Participants are required to abstain from alcohol, marijuana and drug use for four days prior to the Clinic. Women on their moontime cannot participate.

Join us on Saturday, September 5th from 11am – 2pm for the final sale for the Gay VFD Auxiliary Bazaar & Sales.  There are many new items and markdowns, 50% off most items priced at a dollar or more, excluding books and jewelry.  Fizz Dirty Soda Company will be serving up delicious drinks and East Fork Pasty will offer ready to eat and frozen take out pasties.  We’ll still have our free will donation lunch available for you to enjoy as well.  Come join in the fun, have lunch and take home some good deals. Saturday, September 5, 2026 from

Lake Linden Farmers Market   Fridays 3-6 pm Located in the Lake Linden Village Park June through to September   lakelindenfarmersmarket.com facebook.com/lakelindenmi instagram.com/lakelindenfarmersmarket lakelindenmarket@gmail.com

KBIC Traditional Medicine Clinic Todd Smith, Traditional Medicine Consultant, will be available to see people on the following dates:   Cultural Center, 14865 Ojibwa Park Drive, Baraga, MI Saturday, September 5, 2026 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday, September 6, 2026 9:00 am – 12:00 pm   For more information or to schedule an appointment contact: Gerry Mantila  906-201-2407 Doreen Blaker  906-353-7117 Ext 113 Toni Minton  906-353-6623 Ext 4118 Cultural Center  906-353-7020   Participants are required to abstain from alcohol, marijuana and drug use for four days prior to the Clinic. Women on their moontime cannot participate.

2026 L’Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule   Thursday Nights at 7:00 pm Sept 10  Tapestry String Band – Roots, Country, Bluegrass   Bad weather concerts will be at the L’Anse Area School Cafeteria – 201 N 4th Street

GITIGE he/she gardens   VOLUNTEER WITH US Debweyendan Believe in it People’s Gardens Saturdays:  9 am – Noon   2026 Season Dates September 12 & 26 October 10 & 24   Lots of ways to help with gardening, including mulching, weeding, harvesting, pruning, and watering.  In appreciation of your assistance, you can select a high-quality garden tool or a gardening book whenever you engage.  Everyone is welcome, including beginners.   Our community Teaching Garden, located at 16037 Brewery Road in L’Anse, is cared for by the KBIC natural Resources Department.  For more information, please contact Anthony Johnson at 906-524-5757 ext.

Lake Linden Farmers Market   Fridays 3-6 pm Located in the Lake Linden Village Park June through to September   lakelindenfarmersmarket.com facebook.com/lakelindenmi instagram.com/lakelindenfarmersmarket lakelindenmarket@gmail.com