Western UP Events

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,

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.

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

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.

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.

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! 

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.

Money Talks for Young Adults   August 7th and 14th 3:30 – 4:30pm Portage Lake District Library   Real Talk.  Real Tools.  Real life.