Keep It In The UP!

9th Annual Keweenaw native Plant Symposium
2026-04-04 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Michigan
Ninth Annual Keweenaw Native Plant Symposium
Saturday, April 4, 2026
9 a.m.-noon
Zoom

The Keweenaw Native Plant Symposium features nationally known pollinator advocate Heather Holm, who will speak on creating soft landings: mini-ecosystems beneath trees that support pollinators. During this free event, we’ll also learn about mosquito control, encouraging beneficial insects, and planting the right tree in the right place. Learn more and register at keweenaw.wildones.org.

KBIC Cultural Committee Traditional Medicine Clinic
2026-04-04 09:00 - 18:00 | Cultural Center, 14865 Ojibwa Park Drive, Baraga, MI, 49908, United States
KBIC Cultural committee 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, April 4, 2026
Traditional Clinic – 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

For more information or to schedule an appointment, 906-353-7020
Participants are required to abstain from alcohol, marijuana and drug use four days prior to the Clinic.
Women on their moontime cannot participate.

Keweenaw ATV Club Meeting
2026-04-06 19:00 | Hubbell VFW, 52218 Duncan Avenue, Hubbell, Michigan, 49934
monthly meeting of the Keweenaw atv club will be held on April 6th , 2026, at 7:00 P.M. It will be held at the Hubbell VFW in Hubbell Mich. We will discuss old and new projects. This is the first meeting of the season. Please attend and bring a friend.

Keweenaw's Got Talent
2026-04-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Hancock Community Hub Gym, 417 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI, 49930, United States
Keweenaw’s Got Talent
Saturday, April 11, 2026
5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Hancock Community Hub
Rachel Marie Blau Memorial Theater
417 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with concessions and pre-show activities. The event concludes with awards and a finale celebration.

About the Event
Keweenaw’s Got Talent is designed to spotlight the creativity already thriving in the region and build a new annual tradition rooted in community pride, encouragement, and fun. It is coordinated by the Hancock Community Hub Events Committee and community volunteers. Youth will kick off the event with the “Rising Stars Showcase,” and adults will showcase their talents on stage in a competition with audience voting and community judges.

Event tickets will be available for purchase online starting in February. More information will be released soon. Local businesses interested in partnering by sponsoring the event are encouraged to contact the Hancock Community Hub at: hancockcommunityhub@gmail.com.

“This talent show is about more than performances—it’s about bringing our community together, celebrating the creative arts, and giving people of all ages a chance to shine. We’re excited to see the incredible talent in the Keweenaw region showcased on stage at the Hancock Community Hub,” said Sarah Melin, Chair of the Hancock Community Hub Events Committee.

Public Forum "Working towards Sustainable Materials Management and a circular Economy in the Copper Country"
2026-04-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 604 Bridge Street, Houghton, MI, 49931, United States
The Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (KUUF) will host a free public forum online titled “Working towards Sustainable Materials Management and a Circular Economy in the Copper Country” on Sunday, April 12 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Jonathon Nagel, executive director of the Copper Country Recycling Initiative, will introduce the principles of sustainable materials management, helping participants understand how the products and resources we use every day are part of a much larger system. We will discuss efforts across the Copper County to support sustainable materials management and promote circular economies. A circular economy is an economic model that aims to eliminate waste and promote sustainability through reuse and resource efficiency.
Nagel previously worked in municipal planning for the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, where he focused on sustainable materials management, environmental policy and green building. He is a graduate of Colorado State University, where he majored in political science, with minors in development and business.
Forums are approximately one hour long. The public is invited to participate.
Join the forum via Zoom:
Working towards Sustainable Materials Management
and a Circular Economy in the Copper Country
The Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (KUUF) will host a free public forum online titled “Working towards Sustainable Materials Management and a Circular Economy in the Copper Country” on Sunday, April 12 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Jonathon Nagel, executive director of the Copper Country Recycling Initiative, will introduce the principles of sustainable materials management, helping participants understand how the products and resources we use every day are part of a much larger system. We will discuss efforts across the Copper County to support sustainable materials management and promote circular economies. A circular economy is an economic model that aims to eliminate waste and promote sustainability through reuse and resource efficiency.
Nagel previously worked in municipal planning for the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, where he focused on sustainable materials management, environmental policy and green building. He is a graduate of Colorado State University, where he majored in political science, with minors in development and business.
Forums are approximately one hour long. The public is invited to participate.

Alfred Erickson American Legion Post 186 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
2026-04-12 12:00 - 16:00 | American Legion Post #186, 1308 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Alfred Erickson American Legion Post 186
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Sunday, April 12 2026
@ the Post Home
1308 Quincy Street, Hancock
Serving from 12 noon – 4 pm
Donation $10
Curbside pickup only

We ask people to enter from birch street and exit onto Quincy st. Watch for our people directing traffic. Food will be delivered to your car. Tickets can be purchased from Legion members or at the event. The sauce is scratch made by our veteran members from a recipe we have been using for decades. Served with fresh French bread, coleslaw and a cookie. Please support our fund raiser that supports the post and its various veteran and community projects. These include veteran’s funeral services, Boys State, Girl and Boy Scouts, Legion baseball and other charitable community projects. For more information contact Public affairs officer Jim Peterson at 906-370-8144

Baraga Co Shelter Home, Copper Shores, KBIC Victim Services Sign Making
2026-04-14 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Zeba Community Hall, Zeba Road, Zeba, Michigan, 49946
Baraga County Shelter Home, Copper Shores, and KBIC Victim Services and Programs SIGN MAKING

April 14th from 4p – 8p
April 17th from 5p – 7p
Zeba Hall

Make a sign to honor a survivor of violence or to support crime victims’ rights. Signs will be displayed on the L’Anse Waterfront as a part of our National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Vigil on April 19th.

Questions? Contact Jessica at 906-353-4595 or Holly at 906-524-7079

KBOCC 2026 Job Fair and Career Expo
2026-04-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Niiwin Akeaa Community Center, 111 Beartown Road, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College (KBOCC) cordially invites you to participate in our 2026 Job Fair and Career Expo on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The event will be held from 10:00am-1:00pm at the Niiwin Akeaa Center, 111 Beartown Rd, Baraga, MI 49908. The building is located behind the Ojibwa Casino (follow the signs).

This FREE event will host numerous employers/agencies to promote their summer jobs, internships and career opportunities to students and community members in a variety of fields. This year we would also like to welcome businesses that may be interested in promoting their business and/or career field, regardless of whether they have open positions available.

This event will be open to the public, and local high schools are also encouraged to bring their students.
Please refer to the following itinerary to plan your participation for this fair:
 9:00am-10:00am — Recruiter sign-in and booth set-up
 10:00am-1:00pm — Open fair format for student/community traffic and interviewingHere is a direct link to our online registration form. www.kbocc.edu/jobfair

A prompt response will ensure you have a booth reservation and maximum publicity for your participation. Due to limited space capacity, we require advanced registration.

We look forward to hosting you on our campus for our 2026 Job Fair and Career Expo. If you have any questions, please contact me at (906) 524-8405.

L'Anse Area Schools Spring Pow Wow
2026-04-17 13:00 - 15:15 | L’Anse Area Schools, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
KBIC Promise Neighborhoods presents L’ANSE AREA SCHOOLS K-12 SPRING POW WOW

Friday, April 17th from 1p – 3:15p

LAS Gymnasium, 201 N 4th Street, L’Anse

Public is welcome to attend.

Dollar Bay's Kindergarten Registration & Round-Up
2026-04-17 14:15 | Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area School, 48475 Maple Drive, Dollar Bay, Michigan, 49922
Dollar Bay’s Kindergarten Registration is open! The DB Kindergarten Round-Up will be Friday, April 17, at 2:15 at the Dollar Bay School. Kids will hear a story read by the teacher, have a cookie in the lunchroom, and take a school bus ride around the neighborhood. Families of kids who will be 5 years old by September 1 are warmly invited. The registration form can be found under the Parents tab of the school website. Parents with questions are welcome to call the school office.

KBIC Victim Services - Wire Wrap Earrings
2026-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Zeba Community Hall, Zeba Road, Zeba, Michigan, 49946
KBIC Victim Services & Programs WIRE WRAP EARRINGS

Friday, April 17th from 5pm to 7pm at Zeba Hall

Contact Jade at 906-353-4598 or Jessica at 906-353-4595
To register or ask questions.

Goat Movie Night for Public
2026-04-17 18:00 | Niiwin Akeaa Community Center, 111 Beartown Road, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
KBIC Health System and Youth Department presents Goat Movie Night

Free Entry, Friday, April 17th
Starts at 6:00p @ Niiwin Akeaa Center

Open to the public
Concession available

3rd Annual BE KIND TO YOUR MIND Youth Mental Health Fair
2026-04-18 12:00 - 16:00 | Hancock Community Hub Gym, 417 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI, 49930, United States
Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds presents: 3rd Annual BE KIND TO YOUR MIND Youth Mental Health Fair for teens ages 13-19

FREE EVENT!
April 18,th from 12p – 4pm at the Hancock Community Hub

What to expect:
Activities to calm your mind and body
Sound bath by Jenny
Speakers telling their recovery stories
Free food and door prizes

For more information: ksup4healthymninds@gmail.com & Facebook

UP Wild Gathering
2026-04-18 15:00 | Houghton Township Pavilion, Eagle River, Michigan
UP Wild in the Keweenaw monthly event.

UP Wild Gathering
Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
Eagle River Falls (Gather at the Houghton Township Pavilion next to the Eagle River Museum)

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.

Resurrection Symphony by Gustav Mahler
2026-04-18 19:00 | Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, Michgian, 49931
The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra at Michigan Tech is performing the Resurrection Symphony by Gustav Mahler on April 18, 2026, at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. It is the finale of the Rozsa’s 25th anniversary season. The symphony lasts an hour and a half and is the largest choral-orchestral work ever presented in the Upper Peninsula. This will be the first performance of the Resurrection Symphony in the Upper Peninsula, 132 years after its composition.

The symphony is massive, with 10 horns, 8 trumpets, 4 trombones, an off-stage brass choir, two harps, organ, large symphonic choir, and soloists. Members of the Marquette Symphony Orchestra and instrumentalists and singers from throughout the U.P., downstate Michigan, Wisconsin, and Kansas will join in the performance.

Candlelight Vigil
2026-04-19 19:00 | L’Anse Township Park, 15829 Skanee Road, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
Candlelight Vigil – Community gathering to honor those who have been a victim of crime.

Sunday, April 19th @ 7pm
L’Anse Waterfront Park
Free – Open to the Public
No RSVP Needed

The candles will be lit for the first 24 hours of national Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

Two Spirit Talking Circle
2026-04-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Ojibwa Senior Citizens, 208 Main Avenue, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
KBIC Victim Services & Programs
Two Spirit Talking Circle – Quill Earrings with Bryan

Tuesday, April 22 from 5p to 7p
Ojibwa Senior Citizens, Baraga
Please reach out to Carisa at 906-353-4595 to register or if you have any questions.

Join us for a quill earring-making workshop with Bryan Welsh. This event is a peer support space for LGBTQIA+_ and Two Spirit community members, their families and allies.

Ojibwa Senior Citizens Pasty Sale
2026-04-23 00:00 - 23:59 | Michigan
Ojibwa Senior Citizens Pasty Sale $7.00

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Pre-orders and deliveries are not available.

Pasties are sold at these locations:
Ojibwa Seniors Bldg. 208 Main Street, Baraga
Northern Oil, 150 US 41 N, Baraga
Ojibwa Convenience (Mikinaak Shack), 201 US 41 N, Baraga
Rez Stop, 814 N. Main Street, L’Anse
Pines Convenience, 501 US 41 N, Baraga

Tribal Water Day
2026-04-23 09:00 - 16:30 | Buck’s Bingo Hall, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Tribal Water Day
April 23, 2026 from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Buck’s Bingo Hall ~ Doors open at 8am
Pre-register before April 16th to receive incentives (906-524-5757)

Join the NRD to learn about how we care for and protect our water.
Presentations
Information tables
Student posters
and more.

Everyone is welcome to attend ~ Lunch will be provided!

Chassell Township Schools Kindergarten Registration
2026-04-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Chassell Township School, US Hwy 41, Chassell, MI, 49916
Chassell Township Schools Kindergarten Registration

Thursday, April 23rd, from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Children must be five years old on or before September 1st, 2026. *A waiver is available for children turning five years old on or before December 1st, 2026.
What to Bring: Birth Certificate, Proof of Residency (Drivers License or Utility Bill), Immunization Records.
What to Expect: Meet the Teacher, Tour the School, Fill out Registration Forms, Take a ride on the Bus (Bus ride from 5:15p – 5:30p)

Questions? Call 906-483-2132

Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds Monthly Meeting
2026-04-28 18:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
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 any questions or concerns.

Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry Distribution
2026-04-29 12:00 | Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Calumet, Michigan, 49913
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; June24/Wednesday; August 26/Wednesday; October 28/Wednesday; December 29/Tuesday)

Blood Drive
2026-05-01 11:00 - 15:00 | L’Anse Methodist Church, 304 North Main Street, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
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!

Gay VFD Auxiliary Spring Festival Craft Show
2026-05-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Gay Community Hall, 8878 Second Street, Gay, Michigan
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 questions or more information call Sondi at 906-369-5335.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10:00am -3:00pm
8878 Second Street, Gay, MI 49945

Keweenaw Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner
2026-05-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Mohawk School, Mohawk, Michigan
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

Women's Night
2026-05-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Ojibwa Senior Citizens, 208 Main Avenue, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
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

Spring on the Wing
2026-05-09 07:00 - 20:00 | Houghton, Houghton
Spring on the Wing debuts May 9: A Community Celebration of Migration, Makers, and Local Conservation

The City of Houghton will host Spring on the Wing on Saturday, May 9, 2026, a community celebration of World Migratory Bird Day featuring guided bird experiences, hands‑on learning, local vendors, and a full afternoon of creative, family‑friendly activities along pier. This event also celebrates the recent designation of Houghton as a Bird City.
Morning Birding & Hands‑On Learning
The day begins with field experiences designed to welcome both new and seasoned birders:

7:00–9:00 AM — Early Bird Walk at the Nara Nature Boardwalk (meet in the parking lot on the canal side of the highway)
9:30–11:00 AM — Bird Banding Demonstration (also at Nara)
11:00 AM–2:00 PM — “Stopover Space” at the Houghton Pier, featuring:

Bird City information
Conservation partners including CCBC, KLT, KWBREC, KISMA, Keweenaw Wild Ones, and Protect the Porkies
Binocular and spotting‑scope try‑it station
Kids’ bird activity table

Local Makers, Food, and Creative Activities

Nikki Makes — Free kids craft station and original artwork available
Sol Anzorena — Handcrafted jewelry and original artwork
Troemner Farm — Eggs, bread, seasonal produce, and details on their Planet First sustainability initiatives
Living Proof — Small‑batch kombucha brewed in the Keweenaw
Lahja — Nature‑inspired artwork rooted in local landscapes

These additions blend local creativity with conservation.
Live Music on the Waterfront
Live music from Finding Feathers will accompany the Stopover Space between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, with the soundtrack to the day’s educational activities.
Featured Speaker at the Carnegie
At 3:00 PM, the Carnegie Museum will host a public talk by Joseph Youngman, offering an accessible look at regional bird conservation, migration patterns, and the importance of community‑level stewardship.
Evening Bird Trivia at Beviamo
The celebration continues into the evening at 5:30PM with Bird Trivia at Beviamo, a friendly, competitive way to close out the day and test your bird knowledge.
A Community Effort
Spring on the Wing is made possible through collaboration with the Keweenaw Land Trust, Copper Country Bird Club, Keweenaw Wild Bird Rescue, Visit Keweenaw, KISMA, Michigan Tech, Keweenaw Wild Ones, Keweenaw Community Forest Company, The Nature Conservancy, and the City of Houghton.
In honor of Houghton’s recent certification as a Bird City community, the Keweenaw Wild Ones will also highlight their ongoing pollinator‑support efforts. The group is currently offering a free native garden bed giveaway for Copper Country residents, designed to support hummingbirds and other local pollinators. The giveaway runs through May 15, extending the celebration of Houghton’s new Bird City status beyond the festival itself.
We look forward to welcoming the community for a day of learning, creativity, and springtime celebration!

Spring Craft & Vendor Show
2026-05-09 11:00 - 15:00 | American Legion Post 144, 115 N. Front Street, L'Anse, Michigan, 49946
Spring Craft & Vendor Show hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary

Many local crafters
Unique handmade goods
Local vendors with a variety of items

May 9th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
American Legion Post 144
Auxiliary Bake Sale – Kitchen open 11 – 3

Come enjoy a fun spring afternoon and support local makers!

The Thunders Bagaa'adowewin Traditional Lacrosse
2026-05-15 16:00 | Niiwin Akeaa Community Center, 111 Beartown Road, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Welcoming the Thunders Bagaa’adowewin Traditional Lacrosse

Friday, May 15, 2026 – 4:00pm start time
Niiwin Akeaa Center, Baraga

Everyone is welcome to bring a feast bag and dish to pass
GIFT GAME – Everyone is encouraged to bring a gift

Sticks available for use.
