Western UP Events

Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post and five grocery stores in Baraga and Houghton counties will be working together to host “STUFF A BLUE GOOSE” Harvest Gathering charity events.  The purpose is to raise food donations for local food pantries.   Troopers will be at Taydch’s Marketplace in Houghton, Louie’s Super Foods in Lake Linden, Larry’s Market in Baraga, Pat’s Foods in L’Anse, Pat’s Foods in Calumet, to assist in the collection of donated food items. A “BLUE GOOSE” patrol car will be at the sites to haul donated items to local food pantries at the conclusion of the

Let’s Eat Free Community Meal sponsored by:  Baraga County Chamber of Commerce Eat inside for food and fellowship!!!   January 11, 2026 from 4pm – 5:30pm St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Baraga, MI   Menu includes:  BBQ pork on a bun, potato salad, fruit salad, dessert

Noteworthy Holiday Concert   7 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 11 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Calumet   The women’s barbershop chorus Noteworthy will present a wide variety of popular and sacred music its annual holiday concert, “A Holiday of Harmony,” . “We’re excited to be rolling out a number of contemporary classics, as well as an intricate arrangement of two Christmas hymns,” said Noteworthy director Joan Harbour. “I predict the audience will love this concert.”   Noteworthy is the region’s only women’s barbershop chorus, with a repertoire of singable melodies performed a cappella in four-part harmony. Noteworthy will be joined by Maple Sugar

Skanee Christmas Fun Day Bake Sale – 50/50 – Raffles – Quarter Grab Bags Saturday, December 13th   Skanee Town Hall Noon – 2pm Guest appearance from Santa Claus 12:30pm raffles will be drawn at 2pm (If not present, please have arrangements to have your prizes picked up).  NO DELIVERIES!!!

UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event. Special Advent Celebration Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Meet at Calumet Township Park. Walk less than 400 yards to Sarah Green’s barn. Music offered by Charles Murphy. The Wilderness Walks are opportunities to connect with God and each other in an outdoor natural setting.  Each walk has a leader who will guide the walk and stop along the way for readings and reflection.  The walks are appropriate for all ages including families and children. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

What Are Cryptocurrency Data Centers and How Will They Impact Michigan?   The Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (KUUF) will host a public forum online titled “What Are Data Centers and How Will They Impact Michigan?”, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 14.   The speakers will be Kalvin Carter and Audrey Gerard. They will talk about boom-and-bust industries like crypto mining that use up natural resources without replacing them, and big tech operations that do little to benefit the people who live nearby.   Data mining requires a lot of water to cool the operation. That’s why data mining operations

Light Up Baraga County December 20th, 2025   Free Event & Open to All.  Gather Friends, Family, Groups, and bring a Lighted Float Please pick up application to register  for your float at Village of L’Anse or CVB information Center.   11-2 Children event at American Legion 144 3pm Santa arrives American Legion 5pm downtown streets will be closed follow detours 5:30pm Start of Parade 6pm – 9pm Open Skating At parade end:  Tree Li9ghting Waterfront Park   Parade route:  Meadowbrook floats / Main Street Big rigs join together they go down Main Street turn left at Broad intersection, turn

Christmas Carnival   December 20th from 11am to 2pm Santa will be here 3pm L’Anse American Legion Post #144   Hotdogs, Popcorn, Hot Chocolate, Cake Walk, Cotton Candy Games for the Kids

Baraga County Trails in Motion Membership Drive Join and help improve and expand trails   December 20th from 12p to 6pm Baraga County Chamber of Commerce    

Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds: NO MONTHLY MEETING IN DECEMBER 2025   NEXT MEETING: TUES. JANUARY 6th, 2026 @ 6:30 PM  PLANNING FOR THE UPCOMING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FAIR ALL ARE WELCOME Portage Lake District Library Meeting Room 58 Huron St.  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