Western UP Events

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: 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.

Kids Jiu Jitsu Program run by 10th Planet Black Belt Stan Myaskovskiy Keweenaw Jiu Jitsu   Tuesday & Thursday from 4:30p – 5:30p Starts May 5th Ages 9 -17 (Open to all Baraga County Students) Niiwin Akeaa Gym, Baraga   Benefits:  Gain Health, Build Real Confidence, Become Bullyproof, Learn a Valuable Martial Art Learn the Most effective form of self defense on the planet!

Kickstart the Summer with “For the Heartlands” Fundraiser Dinner and Concert on June 5, 2026 Support the launch of the Keweenaw Heartlands Community Forest HANCOCK, MI, April 21, 2026— The Keweenaw Heartlands Community Advisory Committee and Keweenaw Community Foundation are partnering to host “For the Heartlands,” a fundraiser dinner and concert on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Hidden Pines Barn in Calumet. The event supports the Keweenaw Heartlands Forest Fund, held by the Keweenaw Community Foundation, to establish the Keweenaw Heartlands Community Forest. The fund covers costs related to the early governance and management of this future publicly owned,

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

Health Fair is a free community event, designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, prevent and manage disease, and connect you to resources.   Tuesday, June 9th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Niiwin Akeaa Center, Baraga   For more information:  Kelsey at 906-353-4517

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

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

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:  June24/Wednesday; August

Beach Clean Up Every Friday at 8:30am June 26th through August 21st Meeting Point:  Sand Point Restoration Area   Everyone is invited to join NRD Youth for Beach clean-ups If Friday is a holiday, the clean-up will be held the Thursday prior.

KBIC Kids Fishing Day 2026   Saturday, June 27th 9:00a – 12:00p   All Kids must be accompanied by an adult Location:  Ojibwa Campground 101 Light House Road, Baraga, MI   Questions?  Contact Michael at KBIC NRD 906-524-5757 ext 4245