Western UP Events

VETFEST Veteran Resource Fair Houghton County, Michigan June 17, 2026 from 11am – 2pm   MTU Student Development Complex, Houghton, Michigan All Veterans, Families, and Caregivers are Welcome   $20 gas card for the first 500 attendees – Free T-Shirt – Free meal & refreshments – Every Veteran receives a Free Raffle Ticket for Prizes at the Event – On-The-Spot VA Healthcare Enrollments Including Toxic Exposure Screenings – Reps from the Detroit VA Regional Office & Iron Mountain VA Hospital – Accredited Veteran Service Officers from Multiple Counties & Vet Svc Orgs – 80+ Service Providers, Veteran-Owned businesses, & Veteran-friendly

UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event. UP Wild Gathering Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Boston Pond Nature Area *Special Guest: Pastor Sharolyn Swenson, Assistant to the Bishop, Northern Great Lakes Synod (ELCA) The UP Wild Gatherings are opportunities to connect with God and each other within our natural world.  Each Gathering has a leader who will guide the participants through readings and reflection.  The Gatherings are appropriate for all ages, including families and children. No religious affiliation is necessary. Everyone is welcome!

Elder Nutrition Program – Virgin Bloody Mary Bar & “Pop”corn   Thursday, June 18th in honor of Father’s Day! 11:30am – 12:30pm

Start of the Summer Celebration   June 18th, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm KBIC Health System   Families with children ages 0-5, are invited to join us for some chalk, bubbles, snow cones, and water plays!

Start of Summer Celebration   June 18th KBIC Health System 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm   Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to join us for some chalk, bubbles, snow cones, and water play!   For more info please call 906-353-4540

2026 L’Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule   Thursday Nights at 7:00 pm June 18  Gordon Lightfoot Tribute – Tribute June 25  Rolling Thunder – Traditional country & more July 2  Copy That – Country, Smooth, Jazz, Rock July 9  Jack Joliff – Country, country, country July 16  Aura Jamboree Preview – Variety of music July 23  Cathy Bolton – Sweetness in Pops July 30  The Knockabouts – Music from the Celtic World Aug 6  Keweenaw Brewgrass – Bluegrass & western swing Aug 13  Lighning Ridge – A variety of country classics Aug 20  Chad Borgen – A rock and roll country

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

KBIC Health System will be hosting our Sports Physical days for children participating in school sports for the 2026-2027 school year.  Please call ahead and schedule your child for their sports physical.   Appointments can be scheduled from June 22nd to August 7th.  To schedule your appointment or with any questions, please call 353-8700.   Please pick up a sports physical form to fill out before your child’s appointment. Each child will receive a goodie bag and water bottle with their sports physical.  Children up to date on their immunizations will receive an extra gift.

Unearth a Story! Summer Reading Program 2026 at Ojibwa Community Library June 22nd – August 14th   Program Schedule June 22nd – Register for our reading challenge to earn prizes! July 2nd – Ann Arbor Hands-On museum presents CRIME LAB! July 14th – David Genter presents NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACTS! July 23rd – Bright Star Children’s Theatre presents DINO ACADEMY!   Cool prizes! Free Books! Fun Reading challenges for all ages! Keep an eye out for our special visitors this summer!   UNEARTH A STORY 353-8163 Follow us on Facebook

Feeding America West Michigan 2026 mobile food pantry distribution Location:  Sacred Heart Church Calumet Category:  Free Community Event Description: A free drive through event at Sacred Heart Church Calumet serving up to 320 households with fresh produce, dairy, grains and other staple food items.  No appointments; no payments; no income verification required. Watch for signs on US 41 and Lake Linden Ave. in Laurium to follow entry and exit of the drive through event.  Volunteers will help direct you and place your food box into your vehicle. Contact:  Jared Howard, President CLK Council of Churches Email:  clkcouncil@gmail.com Phone:  906-337-2400 (2026 Dates:  June24/Wednesday; August