Keep It In The UP!

Hancock - Stronger Together Fundraiser
2025-07-29 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Small Craft Cocktail Bar, 101 Navy Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Stronger Together – A Fundraiser to Wipe Out Medical Debt in Our Community

KEWEENAW INDIVISIBLE

Date: July 29, 2025
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Location: Small Craft Cocktail Bar, Hancock
Entry: Free
Suggested Donation: $20

Live Music, Silent Auction, Guest Speakers, Drinks at Small Craft, Local Food Trucks

Medical debt ruins lives in our community. Together, we can fix that. Enjoy music, food, and hope every dollar brings real relief. 100% of your donation goes to wiping out undue medical debt in our community.

Hancock Keweenaw Indivisible Stronger Together Fundraiser
2025-07-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Small Craft Cocktail Bar, 101 Navy Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Medical debt ruins lives in our community. Together, we can address this issue by providing short-term debt relief and working toward a future where healthcare is a human right, not a commodity.
Please join Keweenaw Indivisible at the Stronger Together fundraiser on the evening of Tuesday, July 29th, from 6:00-9:00 at Small Craft, 101 Navy St. in Hancock. Enjoy music, food, and hope – every dollar brings relief. 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes towards eliminating undue medical debt in collections in our community.
This initiative is organized by Keweenaw Indivisible IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNDUE MEDICAL DEBT with the goal of raising $15,000. This amount will remove all medical debt in collections in the UP and across the entire 1st congressional district! The easiest way to donate AND LEARN MORE is through their unique website created by the Undue Medical Debt organization just for this event: Undue Medical Debt.

Houghton - Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds Meeting
2025-07-29 18:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting:

Tuesday, JULY 29th, 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.

Chassell Heritage Center Summer Program
2025-07-31 19:00 | Chassell Heritage Center, 42373 N. Hancock Street, Chassell, Michigan, 49916
July 31st – Rod Liimastainen – Documentary & Talk on the 20 Millionth Ford Model A

7pm – Chassell Heritage Center

Hear the intriguing history of the famous tour in 1931 of the 20 Millionth Ford Model A, its disappearance, reappearance and full restoration by Ford Co. in 2000. This car will on display with a Ford Model T.

Houghton - Stuff the Bus
2025-08-01 00:00 - 2025-08-02 23:59 | Michigan
The Salvation Army and CCAM are joining forces for a Stuff the Bus event this Friday & Saturday 9-5 p.m. at our Houghton Walmart. Help kids start strong by providing school backpacks and supplies.

Pelkie - Baraga County Fair Color Fun Run & Walk
2025-08-02 07:00 | Grace Free Church, Papin Road, Pelkie, Michigan
Baraga County Fair Color Fun Run & Walk!

Saturday, August 2nd 2025
2 Mile
Registration starts at 7am ~ Race starts at 8am
Registration fee $20 ~ Ages 6 & Under Free
Make a team or bring the family for some good memories!!
Wear a white shirt, we will not have any available.
Parking and registration at Grace Free Church in Pelkie, right next to Papin Rd. This event starts at the beginning of Papin Road, goes to Marshall Road and back If you would like to participate, but don’t feel like running or walking; reach out to be a volunteer!!

Houghton - 5th Annual Verna Mize Triathlon
2025-08-02 08:00 | Kestner Waterfront Park-City of Houghton, 1100 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, Michigan, 49931
5th Annual Verna Mize Triathlon
Ray Kestner Waterfront Park, Houghton, MI

MUST PREREGISTER via phone, text or email before July 31 at 5:00pm. Forms available at vernamizetriathlon.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025 ~ 8:00 am

Races: Main Mize: 8:01am Swim 1/2 mi Bike 8 mi (Helmets Mandatory) Run 4 mi
Mini Mize: 8:02am Swim 1/4 mi Bike 4 mi (Helmets Mandatory) Run 2 mi
Maxi Mize: 8:00am Swim 1.5K Bike 40K (Helmets Mandatory) Run 10K
Individual or team competition Races open to all ages

ENTRY FEE: $5.00 cash only for Main, Mini and Maxi Mize ~ Pay at registration
A completed entry form is required on Race Day
Call / Text: (906) 482-2422 or email beach@up.net with questions or to register

Houghton HS Alumni Assoc. Breakfast Fundraiser
2025-08-02 08:30 - 11:30 | Houghton High School, 1603 Gundlach Road, Houghton, Michigan, 49931
The Houghton High School Alumni Association will hold a Pancake & Sausage breakfast, on Saturday August 2nd, 2025, serving 8:30am – 11:30am, featuring
Vollwerth’s sausage, traditional and blueberry pancakes, and Shelby’s Finnish pancakes, w fruit, and beverages, adults $10, reduced pricing for youth at the door.
No cost for preschool children. A Silent Pie & Gift Basket auction will also take place, people can place a bid on a variety of luscious homemade pies baked and donated by alumni representing their class era. The event is open to the public. Tickets are available in advance from Pancake Breakfast committee members and HHSAA officers.

Gay VFD Auxiliary Bazaar & Sales
2025-08-02 12:00 - 15:00 | Gay Community Hall, 8878 Second Street, Gay, Michigan
Join us on Saturday, August 2 for the Gay VFD Auxiliary Bazaar & Sales. We have new items arriving every week, so many great items have been added. Special Feature this sale: Back to school, kids items, and cupcakes. We have new auction items each week to bid on and everything is now on the main floor of the Community Hall. A free will donation lunch will be available. Come join us and support the firefighters and the Community of Gay/ Sherman Township.

Saturday, August 2nd
Gay Community Hall
8878 Second Street, Gay, MI 49945

Arvon - Annual Pie Social
2025-08-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Zion Lutheran Church, 13511 Roland Lake Road, Skanee, Michigan, 49962
Come and Bring a Friend ANNUAL PIE SOCIAL

August 3rd, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Zion Lutheran Church & Arvon Township Historical Museum
(Corner Skanee & Roland Lake Roads)

The Arvon Township Museum Is Open 12p – 3p.

Hubbell - Keweenaw ATV Club Meeting
2025-08-04 19:00 | Hubbell VFW, 52218 Duncan Avenue, Hubbell, Michigan, 49934
The next monthly meeting of the Keweenaw ATV club will be held on August 4 , 2025. At the Hubbell VFW. In Hubbell Mi. At 7:00 pm We will discuss old and new projects. If you adopt a section of trail, we will have maintenance packets. Thanks to all these volunteers. We will set a date for the fall ride. please attend and bring a friend.

Bruce Crossing - MI-Trale Meeting
2025-08-04 19:00 | Stannard Township Hall, 14927 State Hwy M-28 East, Bruce Crossing, Michigan, 49912
Our August Monthly Meeting will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on 8/04/2025. 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!

Calumet - Copper Country Community Band Summer Concert Series
2025-08-04 19:00 | Keweenaw Heritage Foundation, 25725 Scott Street, Calumet, Michigan, 49913
Copper Country Community Band Announces Summer Concert Series
The Copper Country Community Band is proud to present a series of five summer concerts across the Keweenaw. Under the direction of Amy Johnson and Micah Erickson, this all-volunteer group of approximately 35 musicians from across the Copper Country will bring audiences a lively mix of marches, classic concert band repertoire, and popular medleys.
All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. – the Monday, August 4th concert has an admission fee of $5 for adults at the door, to help the Keweenaw Heritage Center with their roof replacement. All other concerts are free to attend. Donations are gratefully accepted at the other concerts, with the concert on Thursday, August 28 specifically going towards the Houghton County Road Commission, to raise funds as they deal with the road failures from the most recent flooding. The schedule is as follows:

Monday, August 4 – St. Anne’s, Keweenaw Heritage Foundation (Calumet)
Thursday, August 14 – Lake Linden Park
Monday, August 18 – Bethany Baptist Church (Dollar Bay)
Thursday, August 28 – Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Chassell) – Benefit for Houghton Country Road Commission
Thursday, September 4 – Portage Lake United Church (Houghton)

Now in its third decade of performing, the Copper Country Community Band continues its mission of bringing quality live music to the region. The group is co-directed by Amy Johnson, K-12 music teacher at Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools and longtime local musician, and Micah Erickson, band director for Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools and a frequent contributor to regional music and theater groups.
Join us for an evening of great music and community spirit!
For more information, email johnsona@dbschools.us or visit the band on Facebook: Copper Country Community Band.

Houghton - Money Talks for Young Adults
2025-08-07 15:30 - 16:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Money Talks for Young Adults

August 7th and 14th
3:30 – 4:30pm
Portage Lake District Library

Real Talk. Real Tools. Real life.

Houghton - A Free Discussion on: Pregnancy and Infant Loss
2025-08-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Omega House Grief Awareness & Education Alliance presents

A Free discussion focused on: Pregnancy and infant loss – Available to Everyone Regardless of Gender

Portage Lake District Library
Thursday, August 7, 2024 from 5:30 – 7:30pm

Chassell Heritage Center Summer Program
2025-08-07 19:00 | Chassell Heritage Center, 42373 N. Hancock Street, Chassell, Michigan, 49916
August 7th – Keith Meyers – Travelling Finland exploring Finnish heritage and culture.

7pm – Chassell Heritage Center

Hear about 18 action packed days in Finland this winter exploring Keith’s Finnish heritage along with his wife Julie, including cross-country skiing, hiking and museums from Helsinki to the Arctic Circle.

Ontonagon - Courtney Lake Horse Camp and Ride
2025-08-09 00:00 - 23:59 | Michigan
Courtney Lake Horse Camp and Ride
August 9, 2025

ride with MI-TRALE equestrians members on the beautiful Courtney Lake Trails and Campground. The 14 miles of mostly sandy trails takes you through a diverse forest landscape, around and near two lakes and across the Firesteel River.

Six of the 21 campsites are set up for horses with corrals. Campsites are on a first come first serve basis and you pay at the campground. There are dispersed campsites options nearby, as well as parking areas for day-use visitors.

Your are about 4 miles from the Bill Nicholls Multi-use Trail that takes you about 100 feet high on the “Three Trestle” over another portion of the Firesteel River.

Check out, mi-trale.org. On the horse page, you will find the equestrian trail map and other suggested places to ride in the area. Other areas are not mapped or marked, but are easily accessible. Additional information on camping may be found at fs.usda.gov/ottawa.

Hancock - Western U.P. Housing Summit
2025-08-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Finnish American Heritage Center, 435 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michgian, 49930
Western U.P. Housing Summit hosted by WUPPDR

Tuesday, August 12th from 10am – 5pm
Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, MI

Tickets are free, Contact 906-482-7205

Join us to:
Hear from housing experts who will demystify grant programs
Celebrate local housing wins
Explore the future of home energy in the Western U.P.
Network with fellow housing advocates and stakeholders

Baraga - FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula
2025-08-12 19:00 | Baragaland Senior Citizen’s Center, 6 N. Main Street, L'Anse, Michigan, 49946
FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula – FREE

August 12th at 7pm
Baraga, KBIC Senior Center, 208 Main Street, Baraga, Mi

August 13th at 5pm
Lac Vieux Desert, Boys & Girls Club, E23975 Pow Wow Trail, Watersmeet, MI

Adventure, Conservation, Inspiration.
Featuring a curated collection of documentary films from the Midwest’s premier adventure film festival.

Seeds to Screen Creative Workshop: Bring your story to life using cinema, led by special guest Ojibwe artist and filmmaker Jonathan Thunder. An award-winning painter and digital media artist, Thunder is known for his surreal animations and powerful storytelling rooted in personal and cultural experience. He is an enrolled member of the Red Lake Band of Ojibwe and lives and works in Duluth, MN

Watersmeet - FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula
2025-08-13 17:00 | Lac Vieux Desert, Boys & Girls Club, E23975 Pow Wow Trail, Watersmeet, Michigan
FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula – FREE

August 13th at 5pm
Lac Vieux Desert, Boys & Girls Club, E23975 Pow Wow Trail, Watersmeet, MI

Adventure, Conservation, Inspiration.
Featuring a curated collection of documentary films from the Midwest’s premier adventure film festival.

Seeds to Screen Creative Workshop: Bring your story to life using cinema, led by special guest Ojibwe artist and filmmaker Jonathan Thunder. An award-winning painter and digital media artist, Thunder is known for his surreal animations and powerful storytelling rooted in personal and cultural experience. He is an enrolled member of the Red Lake Band of Ojibwe and lives and works in Duluth, MN

Hancock - Copper Country 100 Women Who Care Meeting
2025-08-13 18:00 | The Lodge Luxury Suites, 101 Front Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Copper Country 100 Women Who Care Hosts Second Giving Meeting August 13th

HLocal women looking to make a difference in their community are invited to attend the second giving meeting of Copper Country 100 Women Who Care on Wednesday, August 13th, at 6:30 p.m. at The Lodge Luxury Suites, located at 101 Front Street in Hancock.

Copper Country 100 Women Who Care is part of a growing national movement that brings women together to create a powerful collective impact, quickly and efficiently. Members commit to giving $100 four times per year. At each quarterly meeting, three local nonprofit organizations are nominated and presented. After a group vote, all donations are pooled and awarded to the nonprofit that receives the most votes.

At the first meeting in April 2025, the group selected Omega House as its inaugural recipient, awarding a total of $5,600 to support the organization’s mission of providing compassionate end-of-life care.

Meeting Details:

● Date: Wednesday, August 13th
● Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. (optional social time to
follow)
● Location: The Lodge Luxury Suites, 101 Front St, Hancock
● What to Bring: An optional snack to share; there is no obligation to donate at your first
meeting

The event will be held in the lower-level event space, which is accessible without stairs from the south driveway. Attendees are asked to use Gartner’s parking lot across the street or nearby public lots, leaving The Lodge’s lot open for those with mobility needs.

● RSVP: https://bit.ly/41S0AGp
● New members can register online: https://bit.ly/43wSVP4

Hancock - UP Wild in the Keweenaw Wilderness Walk
2025-08-13 19:00 | McLain State Park, 18350 M-203, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event.

Wilderness Walk
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
McLain State Park – Beach Pavilion

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.

Hancock - Better Together
2025-08-14 09:30 | Zion Lutheran Church, 13511 Roland Lake Road, Skanee, Michigan, 49962
Better Together will meet on Thursday, August 14 at 9:30 at the Zion Lutheran church on 400 Ingot Street in Hancock. The speaker will be Duffy Lepisto and her topic will be “How God Provides.” Duffy and her husband Russ spend winters in southern Texas ministering to people there, and in Mexico. She always has great stories to share about their adventures. Special music will be provided by Marlain Birdi who is a missionary in India. All area women are invited to attend this fun and inspiring event. The goal of this gathering is to bring women together to find friendship, support and encouragement. 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.

Houhton - Money Talks for Young Adults
2025-08-14 15:30 - 16:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Money Talks for Young Adults

August 14th
3:30 – 4:30pm
Portage Lake District Library

Real Talk. Real Tools. Real life.

L'Anse - BCCC Bingo
2025-08-14 18:00 | Whirl-I-Gig, 15850 Whirl-I - Gig Road, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
Baraga County Chamber of Commerce BINGO

Every Second Thursday of each month 6:00 pm – early bird 4:30p

Whirl-I-Gig, 15850 Whirl-I-Gig Road, L’Anse

Win Cash – Low Entry Fee

Chassell Heritage Center Summer Program
2025-08-14 19:00 | Chassell Heritage Center, 42373 N. Hancock Street, Chassell, Michigan, 49916
August 14th – Mark Worrall – Iron Horses in the Woods – A look at Logging Railroads in Michigan

7pm – Chassell Heritage Center

Logging railroads were born in Michigan and played an important role in the state’s RR system. Learn about the early logging railroads in Michigan, types of railroads and equipment including case studies of unique logging railroads in our state.

Lake Linden - Copper Country Community Band Summer Concert Series
2025-08-14 19:00 | Lake Linden Village Park, Lake Linden, Michigan
Copper Country Community Band Announces Summer Concert Series
The Copper Country Community Band is proud to present a series of five summer concerts across the Keweenaw. Under the direction of Amy Johnson and Micah Erickson, this all-volunteer group of approximately 35 musicians from across the Copper Country will bring audiences a lively mix of marches, classic concert band repertoire, and popular medleys.
All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. – All concerts are free to attend. Donations are gratefully accepted at the other concerts, with the concert on Thursday, August 28 specifically going towards the Houghton County Road Commission, to raise funds as they deal with the road failures from the most recent flooding. The schedule is as follows:

Thursday, August 14 – Lake Linden Park
Monday, August 18 – Bethany Baptist Church (Dollar Bay)
Thursday, August 28 – Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Chassell) – Benefit for Houghton Country Road Commission
Thursday, September 4 – Portage Lake United Church (Houghton)

Now in its third decade of performing, the Copper Country Community Band continues its mission of bringing quality live music to the region. The group is co-directed by Amy Johnson, K-12 music teacher at Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools and longtime local musician, and Micah Erickson, band director for Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools and a frequent contributor to regional music and theater groups.
Join us for an evening of great music and community spirit!
For more information, email johnsona@dbschools.us or visit the band on Facebook: Copper Country Community Band.

Hancock - Annual Used Book Sale and New Puzzle Swap
2025-08-15 14:00 - 18:00 | Hancock School Public Library, 501 Campus Drive, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Hancock School Public Library’s Big Annual Used Book Sale Aug 15-16 and *new* Puzzle Swap Aug 15

The Friends of the Portage Lake District Library will be hosting a two-day Used Book Sale at the Hancock School Public Library. The sale will be held Friday Aug 15 from 2:00-6:00pm and Saturday Aug 16 from 10am-1:00pm at the Hancock High School at 501 Campus Drive in Hancock.

The sale will be by donation, meaning you can pay what you want (or can) for the items you select. There will be books for all ages, from picture books all the way up to adult fiction and non-fiction, with an especially good selection of juvenile fiction (ages 8-12) and teen fiction. All proceeds will benefit the
Hancock School Public Library, and will be used toward our ongoing collection update.

The sale is a great opportunity to support your Library, to come sign up for a Library card (if you don’t already have one), and to see all the changes and improvements made to the Library over the last year.

We are also hosting a Puzzle Swap! Come in to the Library from now until Aug 14th and receive a Puzzle Swap Ticket for each puzzle you contribute to the Swap. Then, come back on Aug 15 th from 2-6pm (the first day of the Used Book Sale) and select a puzzle for every ticket you have. A swap is a great way to
renew and refresh your puzzle collection! We are including puzzles of all sizes and puzzles for all ages.

All library events are free and everyone is welcome. For more information about the sale, please call the library at 906-487-5925, ext 8005.

Free ORV Weekend Michigan
2025-08-16 00:00 - 2025-08-17 23:59 | Michigan
August abounds with outdoor summer fun
The DNR offers a variety of ways to enjoy Michigan’s natural and cultural resources next month, so get ready to soak up some summer fun! Here’s just a sampling – get the full list at Michigan.gov/DNRCalendar.
Free ORV Weekend

Residents and out-of-state visitors legally can ride Michigan’s 4,000 miles of off-road vehicle trails and routes and the state’s six scramble areas on two back-to-back days (Aug. 16-17) without an ORV license or trail permit. The entrance fee at Holly Oaks ORV Park in Oakland County also will be waived this year. Our Free ORV Weekend is a great time to see, experience and test out the state’s off-road trails (check out all the places you can ride!), but remember that all other ORV rules and laws still apply, and you must supply your own ORV.

Hancock - Big Annual Used Book Sale
2025-08-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Hancock School Public Library, 501 Campus Drive, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Hancock School Public Library’s Big Annual Used Book Sale Aug 15-16 and *new* Puzzle Swap Aug 15

The Friends of the Portage Lake District Library will be hosting a two-day Used Book Sale at the Hancock School Public Library. The sale will be held Friday Aug 15 from 2:00-6:00pm and Saturday Aug 16 from 10am-1:00pm at the Hancock High School at 501 Campus Drive in Hancock.

The sale will be by donation, meaning you can pay what you want (or can) for the items you select. There will be books for all ages, from picture books all the way up to adult fiction and non-fiction, with an especially good selection of juvenile fiction (ages 8-12) and teen fiction. All proceeds will benefit the
Hancock School Public Library, and will be used toward our ongoing collection update.

The sale is a great opportunity to support your Library, to come sign up for a Library card (if you don’t already have one), and to see all the changes and improvements made to the Library over the last year.

We are also hosting a Puzzle Swap! Come in to the Library from now until Aug 14th and receive a Puzzle Swap Ticket for each puzzle you contribute to the Swap. Then, come back on Aug 15th from 2-6pm (the first day of the Used Book Sale) and select a puzzle for every ticket you have. A swap is a great way to
renew and refresh your puzzle collection! We are including puzzles of all sizes and puzzles for all ages.

All library events are free and everyone is welcome. For more information about the sale, please call the library at 906-487-5925, ext 8005.
