Western UP Events

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.

Better Together will meet on Thursday, September 10 at 9:30 at Zion Lutheran Church at 400 Ingot Street in Hancock.  The speaker will be Maura Leinonen and her topic will be, “Joyfully Following Jesus.”  Special music will be provided by Kristin Kytta of Chassell.  All area women are invited to attend this fun and inspiring event. 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

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

GET YOUR MAMMOGRAM.  YOUR HEALTH IS WORTH IT!   Mobile Mammography will be a the KBIC clinic September 14th, 15th and 16th.   Please contact Amanda at 906-353-4511 to set up your Mammogram or with any questions.

Copper Shores Outreach & Education is hosting CPR Training on Monday, September 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Twin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department. Training costs $55 per person, with a maximum capacity of eight people.   The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED/Blended Learning training program includes first aid, CPR and AED instruction in a preliminary online course (that will take about two hours to complete), followed by a hands-on, in-person skills session with trainers that will take about two hours.   Registration is open now at coppershores.org. Registration will close when it is full.

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

GITIGE he/she gardens   VOLUNTEER WITH US Debweyendan Believe in it People’s Gardens Saturdays:  9 am – Noon   2026 Season Dates September 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. 4242 or