Western UP Events

Local Demo Day Join us for the AMMP Accelerator Local Demo Day, hosted at Bonfire Continental Co. this Friday July 25 from 1–4 PM. If you haven’t done so already, please RSVP to help us plan for food and seating. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and drinks as you connect with founders, hear their pitches, and engage with mentors and members of the local innovation community. Event Overview: Opening Remarks from MTEC SmartZone VP Business Development Jason Mack Startup Pitches from cohort companies: Sequestro Inc., Solidwave Solutions, BRCE, NuKol, TrailEagle Packs, Superior Sustainable Solutions & Observing Companies: Nudena Design and Pharma Blue Lab Closing Remarks from AMMP Program Director Grace Hsia Haberl and VP of Business Development Jason Mack Certificate

Family Day at Culvers Get ready for a scoop of family fun! Tree House Family Resources and Culver’s invites families of all types to join us for our Custard Social, a deliciously good time filled with creamy custard, games, and family-friendly activities. WHEN: July 29, 2025 from 5:30pm to 7pm WHERE: Culver’s Restaurant, 1001 West Sharon Avenue, Houghton, MI ADMISSION: Free! Made possible by a generous sponsorship from Culver’s, custard tokens are provided on a first come first serve basis.

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is hosting one additional public information session on Tuesday, July 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 5th & Elm Coffee House in Hancock (426 Quincy Street). Join the foundation next Tuesday to better understand the 2025 Elder Nutrition Services millage proposal, explore the community’s unmet needs and ask any questions you may have. .

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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

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,