Keep It In The UP!

L'Anse - Annual Cookie Walk
2024-12-07 10:00 UTC | United Lutheran Church, Main & Mesnard, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
ANNUAL COOKIE WALK
Saturday, December 7th, 2024
United Lutheran Church, Main & Mesnard, L’Anse
Doors open at 10:00am

Let us do your Christmas baking….Mix and Match…Choose your favorite cookies ($8 per pound), Breads, Candy.
Bring a friend and stop by for morning coffee.

Calumet - Swedetown Trails Club Season Opener
2024-12-07 10:00 | Swedetown Recreation Area, 56641 Osceola Road, Calumet, Michigan, 49913
Ski season is here in the Keweenaw. The Swedetown Trails Club will host its Season Opener on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Swedetown Recreation Area in Calumet. This early-season ski event comes with a strong start to winter. The Keweenaw saw nearly two feet of snowfall over last weekend – and more looks to be on the way for Saturday’s race. Skiers can participate in a 7.5km freestyle race in various age groups, competing for prizes. The fun starts in Swedetown at 10 a.m. this Saturday.

The Keweenaw has been hit with a thick snow base welcoming cross-country skiers and winter enthusiasts back to their favorite powder trails. The trails club says it was able to begin setting tracks on Nov. 30 and will be updating users regularly on current trail conditions. The Season Opener kicks off Swedetown’s winter events. In March, it will host the Great Bear Chase with a 50km Skiathlon, 50km Classic and a 50km Freestyle.

The Season Opener is sponsored by the Swedetown Trails Club and Studio 13 in Houghton. Participants are suggested to donate $20 – helping support early-season grooming. Come celebrate a strong start to winter in the Keweenaw this weekend. Pull out the skis and find your warm layers – it’s the perfect time to experience Swedetown. For the next week, temperatures are looking to stay below freezing – keeping the snow in your future Keweenaw adventures.

Hancock - Nature Prayer Service
2024-12-08 15:00 | Chapel of St. Matthew, 532 Franklin Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Nature Prayer Service

Sunday, December 8 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew
Sunday, January 19 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew
Sunday, February 16 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew
Sunday, March 16 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew

* The Chapel of St. Matthew is in Hancock, MI on the former campus of Finlandia University.

The Nature Prayer Services are opportunities to connect with God, nature, and each other in a relaxed setting. Each service has a leader who will guide the service with prayers, readings, and reflection. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

CANCELLED - Houghton - Noteworthy Holiday Concert
2024-12-12 19:00 | St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 305 Portage Street, Houghton, Michigan, 49931
The women’s barbershop chorus Noteworthy will present its annual holiday concert, “’Tis the Season,” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12, at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 305 Portage St., in Houghton. The chorus will be joined by the Spirit of Superior Ringers.

“We’re excited to be performing alongside the bell choir, and we’re also rolling out some awesome new music,” said Noteworthy director Joan Harbour. “I predict the audience will love this concert.”

Noteworthy is the region’s only women’s barbershop chorus, with a repertoire of sing able melodies performed a cappella in four-part harmony.

The program includes the Christmas classics “O Christmas Tree,” sung in English and German, and an intricate arrangement of “Carol of the Bells.” Also featured are several upbeat holiday tunes, such as Steve Allen’s “Cool Yule,” “Jingle Bell Jazz“ and Light the Candles,” which celebrates Hanukkah.

Admission is free to Noteworthy concerts. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit unite Mental Health and Wellness.

“We always welcome new members,” said Harbour. For more information about joining Noteworthy, email noteworthychorus@gmail.com or call 906-482-5088.

South Range - Winter Market
2024-12-13 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Wildlife Refuge Cabins, 101 Wildlife Lane, South Range, Michigan, 49963
Winter Market – Sweet Kneads Bakery

December 13th, Friday 5 – 8pm
December 14th, Saturday 9am – 3pm
at the Wildlife Refuge Cabins, 101 Wildlife Lane, South Range

cinnamon rolls, NISU, Pie, Bread, Granola, Muffins, Candies
Crocheted Items
DIY Kits
Handmade Crafts
Raffle
Gently Used Clothes

Christmas in Calumet - Holiday Events
2024-12-14 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Calumet
Christmas in Calumet Holiday Events in the Calumet Area

Saturday, December 14th
FREE Wagon Rides 11a – 1p
Santa Visit at Ramona’s Bakery 11a – 1p

Saturday, December 21st
Calumet & Laurium Christmas Parade 2pm
Skate with Santa at the Gipp 3p – 5p

Lake Linden - Christmas Cinema Celebration
2024-12-14 16:30 - 18:00 | Lake Linden Village Hall, 401 Calumet Street, Lake Linden, Michigan, 49945
Christmas Cinema Celebration at the Lake Linden Village Hall is Back!

On Saturday, December 14th, from 4:30 until 6pm, back by popular demand…

SANTA CLAUS!

That’s right! Santa himself will be on hand to hear what your want for Christmas (he already knows if you’ve been bad or good, for goodness sake!) Goodie bags for all kids seeing Santa, courtesy of LLVFD.

St 5:30, there will be an outdoor ceremony to light the Lovelight Tree, a remembrance of those who are with us in spirit this Christmas season.

Then, 6:00, showing for one night only….
“A Charlie Brown Christmas”
See the famous TV classic on the big screen in the Village Hall Ballroom.

FREE ADMISSION! * FREE DRINKS! * FREE POPCORN! FREE DRAWINGS FOR PRESENTS AFTER THE MOVIE!

Hancock - Let's Eat Community Meal
2024-12-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church, 1116 E. Atlantic Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Let’s Eat Community Meal – THE MEAL IS FREE

Sunday, December 15th, from 4p – 5:30pm at the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Hancock

The meal will be Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Macaroni and Cheese, Coleslaw, Fruit Bowl, Desserts and drinks.

Please do your friends and neighbors a favor by telling them about it.

Zeba - Notice of Public Meeting - Assinins Brownfield Site Update
2024-12-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Zeba Community Hall, Zeba Road, Zeba, Michigan, 49946
Notice of Public Meeting – Assinins Brownfield Site Update

KBIC NRD environmental Staff invites you to discuss ongoing work at the Assinins Brownfield Site

6-7 pm – December 16th, 2024 – Zeba Hall

Questions? Call 906-524-5757 ext. 4241

Houghton 0 Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds Monthly Meeting
2024-12-17 18:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting:

Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 @ 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.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Deborah Haataja (906) 231-1831
debhaataja@gmail.com

Zeba - Anangokaa!
2024-12-18 16:00 | Zeba Community Hall, Zeba Road, Zeba, Michigan, 49946
KBIC Victim Services and Programs invites you to Ananagokaa!

There Are Many Stars! WE WILL BE WATCHING “STAR WARS” IN ANISHINAABEWMWIN (ANANGONG MIIGAADING) AND MAKING STAR RELATED CRAFTS

Wednesday, December 28, 2024
4:00 pm
Location: Zeba Hall

Please contact 906-353-4593 for more information or to sign up

Baraga - Minogwaadan (Sew It Well!) Regalia Class
2024-12-27 17:00 | Ojibwa Senior Citizens, 208 Main Avenue, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
KBIC Victim Services & Programs and Promise Neighborhoods KB Two-Spirit Collaborative MINOGWAADAN (Sew it Well!) Regalia Class

December 27, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Potluck! Please Bring a Dish to Pass!

Ojibwa Seniors – Ca;; 906-353-4593

Houghton New Year's Eve Chook Drop
2024-12-31 18:30 | Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, Michigan, 49931
Houghton Counts Down to New Year’s Eve Chook Drop on Waterfront Pier
HOUGHTON, Michigan (Dec. 12, 2024) — The City of Houghton and Visit Keweenaw are counting down to New Year’s Eve – and everyone’s invited! Bundle up in Houghton to ring in 2025 with a Yooper-style Chook Drop on the Portage Canal. Feel the winter magic early or late – families with kids or those who don’t want to stay up can enjoy an early drop at 6:30-7p with appropriate music. Later, Mr. Cesar and the Lucha Tones will play a set from 11:30p-midnight on the pier to lead the night crowd into 2025. Bring your friends and loved ones out for the short celebrations and enjoy reflecting on 2024’s accomplishments.

Houghton first introduced a “Chook Drop” in 2023, gathering a crowd on the Houghton Pier under the glow of street lights and a raised electric chook. As the night drew closer to Midnight, the crowd joins to count down to the new year.

This year’s event will build on that energy, splitting the night for different crowds. Warm up with a hot drink from nearby vendors and enjoy music and laughter in Houghton. This year: the LoHo (Lower Houghton) Social District is open. You can get to-go adult beverages from The Ambassador, The Den and Keweenaw Brewing Company. Houghton’s downtown is full of great entertainment venues for NYE like the Bonfire and the Douglass Houghton Saloon. Shelden Avenue is also home to several hotels to choose from for folks looking to make the Chook Drop a NYE Destination. Stay tuned for any more announcements or specials around town for NYE in Houghton. The Chook Drop is organized by the City of Houghton and Visit Keweenaw.

Bruce Crossing - MI-TRALE Meeting
2025-01-06 19:00 | Stannard Township Hall, 14927 State Hwy M-28 East, Bruce Crossing, Michigan, 49912
Our January Annual Meeting & Elections will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on 1/06/2025. 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!

Our future Meetings & Events will be listed below and will also soon to be found on our website (www.mi-trale.org) under the CLUB STUFF tab, Calendar option once they have been set at this Meeting.

2024 Club Meeting Schedule
Meeting time & location: 7:pm Eastern, in person at Stannard Township Hall, 14927 State HWY M-28 East, Bruce Crossing 49912.

Zeba - Women's Group
2025-01-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Zeba Community Hall, Zeba Road, Zeba, Michigan, 49946
Womens Group

Smash Journals, Creative Writing & Healing Conversations

January 7th, 2025 from 5 p – 7 p
Zeba Hall

Any questions contact jade at 906-201-7931

Hancock - Alfred Erickson Post 186 Monthly Meeting
2025-01-08 18:00 | Alfred Erickson American Legion Post 186, 424 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Wednesday 8 January 2025 is the monthly meeting of Alfred Erickson Post 186 of the American Legion Hancock. Social hour 6 PM , 7pm meeting. Our annual booya lunch will be served after meeting and roll call of the members. Members, and prospective veteran members are invited. This is a change from the usual meeting night of the first Wednesday of the month.
If you have questions, please call public affairs officer Jim Peterson 906-3708144.

Baraga County Cancer Support Group Organizational Meeting
2025-01-10 13:00 | Baragaland Senior Citizen’s Center, 6 N. Main Street, L'Anse, Michigan, 49946
Baraga County Cancer Support Group Organizational Meeting

Friday, January 10, 2025 @ 1:00pm

Baragaland Senior Citizen’s, L’Anse

A meeting for all those who have been touched by cancer in anyway.

L'Anse - Baraga County Chamber hosting Lunch & Learn Event
2025-01-15 11:30 | Baraga County Chamber of Commerce, 1 N. Main Street, L'Anse, Michigan, 49946
Domestic Violence & Local Businesses –Lunch & Learn Event

Baraga County Shelter Home will be the guest presenter at an upcoming Lunch & Learn event on Wednesday, January 15th, hosted by the Baraga County Chamber. Celeste Hendrickson, Executive Director of the Shelter Home, will be sharing information about how local businesses are affected by domestic violence in some surprising ways. “Unfortunately, society considers the topic of domestic violence as a ‘family matter’ when in fact it is a societal issue that affects local businesses every day in major ways” shares Hendrickson. She explains that 1 in 3 Michigan families are impacted, with the nation
suffering a $13 billion loss annually because of domestic violence. Hendrickson will be sharing information about how this loss is seen in local businesses, as well as what owners and employees can do to lessen the economic impact and better support employee health.

Baraga County Shelter Home provides a wide range of free, confidential advocacy services to survivors including emergency shelter, legal and housing advocacy, and a 24/7 crisis line. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, call the crisis line at (906) 524-7078.

The Lunch & Learn session will be held on January 15th at 11:30 AM in the Chamber Board room, located at 1 N. Main Street in L’Anse. The event is open to anyone interested in attending, with lunch provided free of charge. For more information, contact the Chamber office at (906) 353-8808.

L'Anse Cheerleading
2025-01-16 00:00 - 2025-02-03 23:59 | Michigan
L’Anse Cheerleading from ages 4 to 18 years old

Have fun, Make Friends Get Physical, Learn Teamwork, Build Self-Esteem

Only $10 per Week
Classes held every Monday starting February 3, 2025
Scotty Hall, 105 N Front Street, L’Anse

D1 (ages 4-6) @ 4:30 pm
D2 (ages 7-8) @ 5:15 pm
D3 (ages 9+) @ 6:00 pm

To sign up go to championforce.com, click register, search class code 14515

Houghton - A People's March
2025-01-18 13:00 | Bridgeview Park, Houghton, MI, 49931, United States
A People’s March will take place on Saturday, January 18, at 1 p.m. to celebrate our US Constitution and Bill of Rights. In Washington, D.C. and across our country, people will be marching to show support for our democracy.
Come march with us! We will gather at Bridgeview Park in Houghton to hear introductory remarks, then walk to the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, carrying flags and signs related to Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Assembly, Separation of Powers, and more. LWV signs and attire are okay. (For visibility, signage with letters at least 5 inches in size is recommended.)
This is a time to unite around our democratic values. We want the countries of the world to be able to choose their own governments, creating a more just and sustainable place for people to live together. We march for our grandchildren, democracy, the environment, the climate, wildlife, human rights, choice, healthcare, immigration, labor, for an economy that works for everyone, for free speech, the rule of law, and so much more. Join us in marching for our future.
For more information, contact Susan Burack 906-482-3270 ssburack@gmail.com or Vicky Bergvall v.bergvall.MT@gmail.com.
Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters Copper Country.

Lake Linden - Jam Service Winter Carnival
2025-01-18 14:00 - 19:00 | Lake Linden, Michigan
The event: Jam Service Winter Carnival

Saturday January 18th 2025 from 2pm-7pm across the road from the JAM SERVICE IN LAKE LINDEN in the old carnival grounds. Open to all the public and there is no charge for the event. There will be the following:
– sledding hill
– snowmobile rides
– hot chocolate
– hot dogs and other snacks
– bonfire
– hangout and have a good time

Vendors of any sort are welcome. Jam Service just asks that they contact them just to ensure they have enough room opened up and it is free for them (vendors) as well.

Hancock - Nature Prayer Service
2025-01-19 15:00 | Chapel of St. Matthew, 532 Franklin Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Nature Prayer Service

Sunday, January 19 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew
Sunday, February 16 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew
Sunday, March 16 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew

* The Chapel of St. Matthew is in Hancock, MI on the former campus of Finlandia University.

The Nature Prayer Services are opportunities to connect with God, nature, and each other in a relaxed setting. Each service has a leader who will guide the service with prayers, readings, and reflection. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

Hancock - UP Wild in the Keweenaw
2025-01-19 15:00 | Chapel of St. Matthew, 532 Franklin Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event.

Nature Prayer Service

Sunday, January 19 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew

* The Chapel of St. Matthew is in Hancock, MI on the former campus of Finlandia University.

The Nature Prayer Services are opportunities to connect with God, nature, and each other in a relaxed setting. Each service has a leader who will guide the service with prayers, readings, and reflection. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

Hancock - Let's Eat Community Meal
2025-01-19 16:00 - 17:30 | Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Quincy Street, Hancock, MI, 49930
Lets Eat Community Meal on January 19 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock ( 4 to 5:30 pm)

Tell all your friends and neighbors about it if you get a chance.
Meals will be served inside and take outs are also available.

Hancock - Let's Eat Free Meal
2025-01-19 16:00 - 17:30 | Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Quincy Street, Hancock, MI, 49930
Let’s Eat Community Meal – THE MEAL IS FREE

Sunday, January 19th, from 4p – 5:30pm at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock

Please do your friends and neighbors a favor by telling them about it.

Covington and Surrounding Area Kids Events Meeting
2025-01-21 10:00 | Michigan
Covington and Surrounding Area Kids Events Meeting

February 1st, 2025 @ 10:00 am
at the Covington Multipurpose Building

This meeting will help set the foundation for future child events in the community! If you’d like to volunteer, and have a voice in new events please come!

If you have any questions please reach out to Amber Delene (906)j 235-4416
There will be snacks

Ahmeek Ice Rink Grand Opening
2025-01-21 14:00 | Michigan
The Emil Aho Memorial Ice Rink in Ahmeek, commonly known as the Ahmeek Ice Rink, has been a community recreational gathering place for nearly 40 years. The rink will host a Grand Opening Ceremony to celebrate the installation of its new boards, a project made possible by the successful fundraising campaign, “Outdoor Recreation for All – Build the Boards Project.” The event will include a ribbon-cutting
ceremony to officially unveil the newly revitalized rink.

The event will take place on Friday, February 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Ahmeek Ice Rink on School Street in Ahmeek, MI.

This milestone celebration honors not only the completion of the board installation but also the collaborative spirit that brought the project to life. Through a community-driven fundraising campaign, the community raised $100,000 to replace the rink’s deteriorated boards, ensuring a safe and sustainable space for skaters of all ages.

Event Highlights:
● Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to officially mark the rink’s reopening
● Free Hot Chocolate to keep attendees warm
● Jim’s Pizza Available for Purchase
● Open Skating to experience the new boards firsthand

About the Ahmeek Ice Rink and the Outdoor Recreation for All – Build the Boards Project Established in 1984, the Emil Aho Memorial Ice Rink, also known as the Ahmeek Ice Rink, has long been a cherished community space for winter recreation. Maintained by dedicated volunteers, the rink provides daily access for skating and hockey during winter and serves as a versatile venue for community events in the off-season.

Launched in Fall 2023 as a special project through the Keweenaw Community Foundation, the Outdoor Recreation for All – Build the Boards Project addressed the unsafe and deteriorating condition of the Ahmeek Ice Rink’s boards, which had suffered years of wear due to harsh Keweenaw winters. Thanks to the generosity of over 100 donors, including residents, businesses, and charitable foundations, the rink has been revitalized, ensuring its use for skating, hockey, and community activities for decades. This renovation reflects the community’s unwavering commitment to preserving and enhancing this vital recreational space.

Houghton - Sowing 101
2025-01-23 18:00 | Nara Chalet and Interpretive Center, 501 Nara Loop, Houghton, MI, 49931
For 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23

Winter Sowing 101

Keweenaw Wild Ones invites everyone to Winter Sowing 101, to be held at the Nara Chalet and Interpretive Center in Houghton. The workshop is family friendly and includes everything you need to make your own mini-greenhouse and start growing native plants. Learn more and register at keweenaw.wildones.org.
