Western UP Events

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

PN EARLY LEARNING FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NIGHT   Books & Butterflies Join us to read a story, create crafts, & bring home a butterfly kit to watch grow at home!   Niiwin Akeaa Center June 24, 2026 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Snacks provided by:  KBIC Pre-Primary Program

2026 L’Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule   Thursday Nights at 7:00 pm 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 band Aug 27  Chasin’ Steel – Bluegrass

Junior Angler Fishing Workshop Friday, June 26th from 9am – 12pm or 1pm – 4pm Ojibwa Campground Day Use Area, Lighthouse Road, Baraga   Learn fishing skills from experienced fishermen!  Fishing supplies will be provided.  Family members are encouraged to observe. Ages 5-16 or younger with parental supervision.   Register with KBIC

KBIC Kids Fishing Day 2026   Saturday, June 27th 9:00a – 12:00p   All Kids must be accompanied by an adult Location:  Ojibwa Campground 101 Light House Road, Baraga, MI   Questions?  Contact Michael at KBIC NRD 906-524-5757 ext 4245

KBIC Solid Waste Facility Recycling Event   Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 8:00 am – 12:00pm Ojibwa Industrial Park   E-Waste:  TVs & monitors $5 each, printers $2 each, All other E-Waste no charge Waste Oil:  Maximum 10 Gallons no charge   Questions call 906-353-8024

GITIGE he/she gardens   VOLUNTEER WITH US Debweyendan Believe in it People’s Gardens Saturdays:  9 am – Noon   2026 Season Dates June 27 July 11 & 25 August 8 & 22 September 12 & 26 October 10 & 24   Lots of ways to help with gardening, including mulching, weeding, harvesting, pruning, and watering.  In appreciation of your assistance, you can select a high-quality garden tool or a gardening book whenever you engage.  Everyone is welcome, including beginners.   Our community Teaching Garden, located at 16037 Brewery Road in L’Anse, is cared for by the KBIC natural Resources Department. 

The Ontonagon Rural Electrification Association (REA) is preparing for its annual member meeting. The meeting will take place on Saturday, June 27th at 10 am at the Chassell High School. There will be lunch provided and prizes, but please note that this meeting is for members of the REA only.