Western UP Events

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.

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

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

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  

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.

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

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

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

42nd Annual Old Victoria Craft Fair Visit the Old Victoria Historical Site this Sunday, August 17th to experience a piece of history at the 42nd Annual Craft Fair. The free event will take place on the grounds of the historic copper mining village just outside of Rockland from 10 am to 5 pm. Three of the four restored cabins and the sauna will be open for self-guided tours free of charge for the event. As you step into the hand-hewn log cabins, you can see how the miners and their families lived. Tour guides will be available to share the