Keep It In The UP!

Hancock - Finnish American Folk School Open House and Fundraiser
2025-05-10 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | The Skyline Commons, 200 Michigan Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
The Finnish American Folk School welcomes everyone to its first open house and fundraiser on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Taking place in the ground floor studios at Skyline Commons at 200 Michigan Street in Hancock, the open house will feature family-friendly weaving and pottery demonstrations, Mother’s Day gifts, silent auction, along with a rummage sale offering surplus equipment and a variety of craft supplies and books.
“We’re very excited to welcome everyone into our studios to see what we do here and find out how to get involved,” said Folk School Director Clare Zuraw. “Whether you’re interested in fiber arts, ceramics, or woodworking, there’s something for everyone.”
In addition to books and craft supplies such as yarn and fabric, the fundraiser will also include surplus wood and metal working equipment. The silent auction will feature work by Folk School instructors including Lindsey Heiden, Kenyon Hansen, Phyllis Fredendall, and others. Funds raised will help to sustain folk school programming. For more information, visit www.finnishamericanfolkschool.com, call 906-370-3722 or email clare.zuraw@finlandiafoundation.org.

Baraga - Community Conversations on Breastfeeding Needs
2025-05-10 11:00 - 13:00
Community Breastfeeding Collaborative to Host Listening Sessions in May Public Invited to Share Experiences and Ideas for Improving Local Breastfeeding Support

The Community Breastfeeding Collaborative invites community members to two upcoming listening sessions designed to gather input on breastfeeding experiences, challenges, and needs throughout the Western Upper Peninsula. These sessions aim to strengthen local support for breastfeeding families based on feedback directly from those with lived experience.

Your voice matters whether you’re a parent, caregiver, healthcare provider, or community advocate. Attendees are encouraged to share their perspectives on current barriers and opportunities to improve our region’s breastfeeding resources and support systems. Light refreshments will be served, and time will be provided after each session for informal conversation and community networking.

Listening Session Dates:
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Keweenaw Community Foundation Office – Hancock Community Hub 3rd Floor, 417 Quincy St., Hancock
9:30 AM – Doors Open
10:00–11:00 AM – Listening Session
11:00–11:30 AM – Community Connection and Conversation

Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11:00 – 1:00 pm
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Library – 409 S. Superior Rd., Baraga
11:00 AM – Doors Open
11:30 AM–12:30 PM – Listening Session
12:30–1:00 PM – Community Connection and Conversation

Can’t attend in person? Community members can still participate by completing a brief anonymous survey. Survey: https://bit.ly/42QhF3P
These sessions are open to all and are part of the Collaborative’s mission to ensure that local families have the support they need to make informed, empowered choices about infant feeding. Refreshments will be provided. These sessions are free to attend. No registration is required.

The Community Breastfeeding Collaborative includes:
● BHK Child Development
● Copper Country Great Start Collaborative
● Copper Country ISD
● Copper Shores Community Health Foundation
● Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Health Systems
● Keweenaw Community Foundation
● Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center
● UP Health System – Portage
● Western UP Health Department

Hancock - Copper Country League of Women Voters Annual Meeting
2025-05-10 11:00 - 14:00 | The Skyline Commons, 200 Michigan Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Copper Country League of Women Voters (LWVCC) Annual Meeting ~

Saturday, May 10th
The Copper Country League of Women Voters (LWVCC) will hold their annual meeting Saturday, May 10, 11am-2pm at the The Skyline Commons, formerly known as the Jutila Center in the old hospital chapel, 200 Michigan St., in Hancock. The annual meeting will begin with a presentation titled “What Is Ranked-Choice Voting & the Michigan Rank MI Vote Ballot Proposal?” from 11:15-noon, followed by a buffet lunch and the annual business meeting.

The guest speaker will be Lisa Nelson, a Copper Country League of Women Voters member and a member of the UP Rank MI Vote team. She will explain ranked-choice voting, a system that allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference. She will also talk about a proposed statewide ballot measure to adopt ranked-choice voting for all state and federal elections.

Calumet - Joe Kirkish Photo Exhibit & Sale
2025-05-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Calumet Art Center, 57055 Fifth Street, Calumet, Michigan, 49913
Calumet Art Center

Joe Kirkish Photo Exhibit & Sale

Saturday, May 10 from 11am – 2pm

Bonus! Mothers Day Gifts, Fundraiser.

Get all your shopping done today.

Negaunee - 2nd Annual Doobie Dan Memorial Pool Tournment
2025-05-10 13:00
2nd Annual Doobie Dan Memorial Pool Tournment

Pasquali’s, 100 Cliff Street, Negaunee, Doors open at 12:00pm

May 10th, start time 1:00pm

$20 Entry – $5 Green Fee included

Random Draw Doubles

Houghton - UP Wild in the Keweenaw
2025-05-11 15:00
UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event.

Wilderness Walk
Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Paavola Wetlands Nature Area – Off No. 9 Road in Paavola Location

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. The nature area contains miles of hiking trails suitable for visitors of all accessibility. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

L'Anse - Blood Drive
2025-05-16 11:00 - 15:00 | L’Anse Methodist Church, 304 North Main Street, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
Blood drive
Friday, May 16th
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
L’Anse Methodist Church
304 N. Main St., just up the hill from Pat’s
No appointment needed, just drop in.

L'Anse - Blood Drive
2025-05-16 11:00 - 15:00 | L’Anse Methodist Church, 304 North Main Street, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
Blood Drive
Friday, May 16th
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
L’Anse Methodist Church
Walk-ins are welcome! Blood is badly needed to supply our Upper Peninsula hospitals!

L'Anse - Litter Pick-Up Event
2025-05-17 09:00 | Meadowbrook Park, Division Street, L'Anse, Michigan
Litter Pick-up Event
Interested in picking up litter in the Village of L’Anse to help make our world a better place?
Meet at 9 a.m. at Meadowbrook Arena on Saturday to pick up free bags and to organize.
Pick up at your convenience this weekend (May 17th & May 18th) within the Village limits.
Questions? Contact Sally at (906) 524-2420

Calumet - Family Fun Fair and Resource Fair
2025-05-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Calumet Colosseum, 110 Red Jacket Road, Calumet, Michigan, 49913
Community members are invited to join Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds at the Family Fun Fair and Resource Fair on Saturday, May 17 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Calumet Colosseum. Both events are open to the public and free to attend.

The Family Fun Fair, put on by Copper Shores Outreach & Education, will feature games and activities, free food and door prizes for all ages. People are encouraged to take part in this wonderful opportunity to come together and connect with their kids and loved ones, both as families and as a part of the broader community.

“A lot of prosocial behaviors come from being with our parents,” said Callisto Cortez, Copper Shores Outreach & Education youth development specialist. “Building a sense of community helps healthy child development, and in adulthood can serve as a motivating factor for maintaining mental health. Bring your family to have a good time and flourish in the happiness.”

At the same time as the Family Fun Fair, Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds is hosting the Resource Fair in the ballroom of the Colosseum. The Resource Fair highlights more than 25 local agencies and organizations that provide mental health support, substance misuse help, alternative therapies and more. In addition to community members actively seeking support, local government officials, law enforcement, employers, health care and other Copper Country professionals are encouraged to attend.

“We want to challenge the common belief that the Copper Country does not have any resources,” said Michelle Morgan of Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds. “Sometimes people don’t even try to reach out, fearing that there are not enough resources to help them. Come see what we have to offer. Learn about services and support that you can refer people to and join us in celebrating the many very talented and devoted community members who want to help others.”

Alfred Erickson American Legion Post 186 Memorial Day Schedule
2025-05-26 00:00 - 23:59
Alfred Erickson American legion Post 186 Memorial Day , May 26, 2025 Schedule

Please note changes in times to this schedule with the addition of Houghton Forest Hell Cemetery:

7:50am – Church of the Resurrection and Gloria Dei Lutheran (Hancock) at intersection
8:15am – Marina (Houghton County)
8:30am – Veteran’s Park in Houghton
8:45am – Houghton Forest Hill Cemetery
9:15am – Liminga Cemetery
9:45am – Oskar Cemetery
11:00am – Hancock (Montezuma Park) Memorial
11:15am – Quincy Hill Memorial
11:45am – Waasa Cemetery
12:15pm – Hancock Lakeside Cemetery
12:30pm – Post 186 Home Memorial

For more information contact Jim Peterson at 906-370-8144

Houghton - Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds Meeting
2025-05-27 18:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting:

Tuesday, MAY 27th, 2025 @ 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.

South Range - Annual Museum Open House
2025-05-31 12:00 - 15:00 | Copper Range Historial Society, 44 Tri Mountain Avenue, South Range, Michigan, 49963
The Copper Range Historical Society, in South Range, is holding their Annual Museum Open House on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from noon-3:00. There will be a special display by Brandon Erickson, who will share his expertise and his collection of old bottles. Refreshments will be available. The museum opens for the season on Tuesday, June 3, from noon-3.

Lake Linden Farmers Market
2025-06-06 15:00 - 18:00 | L’Anse Township Park, 15829 Skanee Road, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
Get ready to shop fresh and enjoy live music at the highly anticipated opening day of the Lake Linden Farmers Market! The market will officially open on Friday, June 6th, welcoming shoppers from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at its beautiful downtown location.

This season promises an abundance of fresh produce, homemade goods, and artisan crafts from local vendors, offering the community an opportunity to support small businesses while enjoying high-quality, locally sourced products.

Adding to the festivities, the market will feature live music from Cathy and the Back Roads Band, filling the air with lively tunes that perfectly complement an afternoon of shopping and socializing.

“We’re excited to bring the community together once again to celebrate local growers, makers, and musicians,” said event organizers. “There’s nothing better than kicking off the season with great food, great people, and great music!”

Whether you’re looking for farm-fresh vegetables, handcrafted treasures, or simply a good time with friends and neighbors, the Lake Linden Farmers Market opening day is the place to be.

Hancock - Noteworthy Spring Concert
2025-06-06 19:00 | Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Quincy Street, Hancock, MI, 49930
WHAT: Noteworthy Spring Concert, presenting The Beatles
WHEN: 7 p.m., Friday, June 6
WHERE: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Hancock

Noteworthy Spring Concert Pays Tribute to the Fab Four

From “All My Loving” to “Yellow Submarine,” the women’s barbershop chorus Noteworthy will celebrate the music of the Beatles at 7 p.m., Friday, June 6, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.

“This is the first time we’ve ever focused on one singing group, and who better than the Beatles?” said Noteworthy director Joan Harbour. “No other band upended the music world like they did, and revisiting their amazing songs has been a delight.”

Noteworthy is the region’s only women’s barbershop chorus, with a repertoire of singable melodies performed a cappella in four-part harmony.
Admission is free to Noteworthy concerts. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit Meals on Wheels.

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

All things in the garden, just as in life, are provisional and impermanent. —Yiyun Li

Affiliations: Wild Ones Keweenaw Chapter, Michigan Butterfly Network, Hancock Beautification Group, Keweenaw Green Burial Alliance, Keweenaw Garden Club, Noteworthy women’s barbershop chorus, Maple Sugar Folk

Lake Linden - Annual ATV Ride for Omega House
2025-06-07 11:00 | Maple Leaf Bar & Grill, 53088 Bootjack Road, Lake Linden, Michigan, MI
Annual ATV Ride for Omega House

June 7, 2025 – Rain or Shine

Registration Maple Leaf – Lake Linden from 9:00am – 11:00am – $20.00 Entry Fee per rider
(All proceeds benefit Omega House – Celebrating 20 years of service to the community!)

Riders depart from Maple Leaf at 11:00am with fun at the following stops: Loading Zone ~ Monte Carlo ~ Partanen’s ~ Luigi’s
Riders return to the Maple Leaf by 6:00pm for prize drawings.

Come out for a good ride with good friends for a good cause! Trailer parking available at Maple Leaf in Lake Linden.

Calumet - 3rd Annual LGBTQ+ Celebration
2025-06-07 13:00 - 17:00 | Calumet Colosseum, 110 Red Jacket Road, Calumet, Michigan, 49913
Local LGBTQ+ pride event, Keweenaw Pridefest, is returning for a third year on Saturday, June 7 at the Calumet Colosseum. The free, all-ages event will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and is open to the public, rain or shine.

The theme of Keweenaw Pridefest 2025 is Community Unity. The theme represents the importance of supporting one another as a community.
“We’re in this together,” said Keweenaw Pridefest organizer Emily Stanton. “The Keweenaw is an incredible place. When we stand united, our community thrives. This year will be even bigger and better than in years past. We are excited to see our event grow into something we had never expected, and we are looking forward to more community involvement and partnerships.”

Keweenaw Pridefest will have live music, tabling from local organizations, a photo booth, food trucks, and free face painting and balloon art. In the spirit of community unity, there will be a donation drive for the Calumet Free Fridge at the event, along with a clothing swap. Shelf stable food, toiletries, winter jackets, boots, and toys are sought.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Calumet Colosseum 110 Red Jacket Rd, Calumet, MI 49913

Agenda Highlights:
Live Music: There will be performances from Michigan artists such as The Bootstrap Boys, The Make Believe Spurs, Mike Maple of Liquid Mike, and Bees! Bees! Bees! Bees! Bees!
Food Trucks: Food will be available for purchase from Bosio Biscuit Co. and 7 Wonders Chuckwagon. There will be a limited amount of bottled water and prepackaged snacks free of charge.
Activities: There will be live music, a clothing swap, free face painting, free balloon art, community organization tabling, a photo booth, and the donation drive for Calumet Free Fridge.
Organizations Present: Local organizations, such as Baraga County Shelter Home, Free Mom Hugs, Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds, Copper Country Humane Society, and Copper Shores Outreach & Education, will be sharing information with attendees at community tables.

Houghton - From the Ground Farmers Market
2025-06-10 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, Michigan, 49931
From the Ground Farmers Market

Houghton Waterfront Pier

Tuesdays from 3pm – 6pm
June 10th to October 7th.

Calumet - Annual Meeting and Potluck - Friends of the Calumet Public Library
2025-06-10 17:30 | Calumet Public LIbrary, 57070 Mine Street, Calumet, Michigan, 49913
Tuesday, June 10th
Annual Meeting and Potluck – Friends of the Calumet Public Library
5:30 pm
Calumet Public Library – Community Room
Open to the public
The Friends of the Calumet Public Library accomplished much this year, and we’re ready to celebrate! In addition to the election of this year’s board members, the annual meeting will recap programs and acquisitions, and will help chart the course for another year. This is an open meeting, and we welcome new members and new ideas. To start the meeting, we’ll enjoy a potluck, so bring a place setting, a dish to pass, some friends and family, and join us as we look forward to the new year.
There are many ways to be involved at the library: programming ideas, volunteer opportunities, the Red Jacket Readers book club, and more! Come find out what’s ahead in the upcoming year at the Calumet Public Library, and help us celebrate a year of good work in support of the library.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Calumet Public Library.
For more information, visit the library or call 337-0311 ext. 1107
(In case of bad weather, when school is cancelled, all library programs are cancelled.)

Houghton - Vet Fest 2025
2025-06-11 11:00 - 15:00 | MTU SDC, Houghton, Michigan, 49931
Vet Fest 2025
Wednesday, June 11th from 11am – 3pm
Michigan Technological University, SDC, Houghton

All Veterans & Families Welcome!
Free Pasty and Refreshments!
Free #20 Gas Card for the first 300 veterans!
Over 100 Service Providers on site
reps on site from the Detroit VA Regional Office and the Iron Mountain VA Hospital

Hancock - Better Together Keweenaw
2025-06-12 09:30 - 11:00 | Zion Lutheran Church, 13511 Roland Lake Road, Skanee, Michigan, 49962
Better Together Keweenaw (former Christian Women’s Brunch)

Join us for light brunch and fellowship
Special Speaker – Shirley Lamppa
Special Music
$10.00 donation
Thursday, June 12th at 9:30am – 11:00am
Zion Lutheran Church, 400 Ingot, Hancock

All women invited. Non-denominational. For reservations call Barb at 906-523-4445.

Hancock - Farmers Market
2025-06-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Quincy Green, 401 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Hancock Farmers Market

Every Thursday from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm until October 9th.

Quincy Green, Hancock

L'Anse - BCCC Bingo
2025-06-12 18:00 | Whirl-I-Gig, 15850 Whirl-I - Gig Road, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
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

L'Anse Concerts
2025-06-12 19:00 | L’Anse Township Park, 15829 Skanee Road, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
Village of L’Anse/DDA announces its free 2025 Lakefront Concerts schedule, kicking off Thursday, June 12 at 7 PM with the blues and cajun music of UP Gumbo.
The concerts are held every Thursday in the beautiful lakefront park at the foot of Broad Street at the lake. There is limited seating, so bring a chair or blanket to sit back and enjoy the good sounds, good vibes and million-dollar view. the L’Anse Twp School Cafetorium will be used in case of inclement weather.
Thursday Night 7 PM Lakefront Concerts 2025

June 12 UP Gumbo
A little blues, a little cajun
June 19 Tapestry String Band
Roots, Country, Bluegrass and Celtic

June 26 Lightning Ridge
A variety of country classics
July 3 Jack Jolliff & Friends
Country. Country. Country
July 10 Uncle Pete’s Red Hot Revue
Big band brassy and jazzy
July 17 Aura Jamboree Preview
July 24 Cathy Bolton
Sweetness in Pops
July 31 Chasin’ Steel
Bluegrass at its best
Aug 7 One Voice
Singing your favorite hits

Aug 14 Black Pearl
Smooth Jazz/Rock/Country

Aug 21 Keweenaw Brewgrass
Fun with bluegrass and western swing

Aug 28 A Place To Land
Country, folk, Americana
Sept 4 Chad Borgen Collective
Caribbean/Fun/Reggae
Sept 11 The Knockabouts
Music from the Celtic World

Hancock - Community Rummage Sale
2025-06-14 08:30 - 15:00 | Houghton County Arena, 1500 Birch Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Community Rummage Sale and FLASH ticket sale

The Houghton County Fair will be hosting a rummage sale in the fair’s exhibit building on the fairgrounds, 1500 Birch Street, in Hancock. The sale will be on Saturday, June 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with 8 vendors. (Space is still available!)

This is also the day of the annual ON-LINE FLASH SALE for admission tickets, featuring the lowest prices of the season for adult tickets. Adult 4 day passes will be just $20 and daily tickets are $2 off for any given daily ticket. (Youth aged 6 to 15 are always a deal for $5 per day).
Visit www.houghtoncountyfair.com for the link to purchase from Ticketspice.

Tickets will also be available to purchase in person at the discounted rate (cash or check please) at the rummage sale from 8:30 to 3 p.m. on June 14th.

For more information, call 906-482-6200, find us on facebook at Houghton County Fair, or email houghtoncountyfair@hotmail.com.

Calumet - Farmers Market
2025-06-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Agassiz Park, Calumet, Michgian
Calumet Farmers Market

Saturday, June 14th from 10:00 am – 2:00 am until October 10th

Agassiz Park, Calumet

L'Anse Football Fundraiser Golf Scramble
2025-06-15 09:00 | L’Anse Golf Club, 15774 Golf Course Road, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
L’Anse Football Fundraiser
4 Man/Woman Golf Scramble at the L’Anse Golf Course
Sunday June 15th at 9:00am Shotgun Start

Lunch included
Limit first 18 Teams
Wear Purple and White
To register call/text Mike (906) 362-1845

Hancock - Mental Health Crisis Training
2025-06-17 08:00 - 2025-06-18 17:00 | Copper Country Intermediate School District, 809 Hecla Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Local law enforcement invited to mental health crisis training June 17-18, 2025
The following press release was posted on our website on May 30, 2025.

The City of Houghton Police Department and Copper Shores Outreach & Education invite all local law enforcement agencies and officers to a free, two-day training aimed at equipping first responders with tools to handle behavioral health emergencies. This training will take place June 17 and 18 at the Copper Country Intermediate School District Service Center (809 Hecla Street; Hancock) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Designed specifically for Michigan first responders and crisis teams, the training includes three components: pre-course online modules, in-person classroom instruction and scenario-based exercises. The program helps emergency personnel recognize, respond to and, most importantly, de-escalate behavioral health crises.

This training was developed in collaboration with the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and subject matter experts from mental health, law enforcement, EMS and advocacy fields. Course material is drawn from prior state-funded programs including MI-CIS and Managing Mental Health Crisis, and aligns with Michigan law, MCOLES standards and national best practices.

The training is funded through the State of Michigan’s Diversion Council and is both endorsed and MCOLES-approved as part of recommended annual officer training requirements.

Baraga - Community Health Fair
2025-06-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Niiwin Akeaa Community Center, 111 Beartown Road, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Community Health Fair – JOIN US!

Tuesday, June 17th from 11:00 am to 1:00pm
Niiwin Akeaa Center, 111 Beartown Road, Baraga, MI

this is a free community event, designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, p0revent and manage disease, and connect you to resources.

For more information: call 906-353-4542
