Keep It In The UP!

Watersmeet - FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula
2025-08-13 17:00 UTC | Lac Vieux Desert, Boys & Girls Club, E23975 Pow Wow Trail, Watersmeet, Michigan
FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula – FREE

August 13th at 5pm
Lac Vieux Desert, Boys & Girls Club, E23975 Pow Wow Trail, Watersmeet, MI

Adventure, Conservation, Inspiration.
Featuring a curated collection of documentary films from the Midwest’s premier adventure film festival.

Seeds to Screen Creative Workshop: Bring your story to life using cinema, led by special guest Ojibwe artist and filmmaker Jonathan Thunder. An award-winning painter and digital media artist, Thunder is known for his surreal animations and powerful storytelling rooted in personal and cultural experience. He is an enrolled member of the Red Lake Band of Ojibwe and lives and works in Duluth, MN

Hancock - Copper Country 100 Women Who Care Meeting
2025-08-13 18:00 | The Lodge Luxury Suites, 101 Front Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Copper Country 100 Women Who Care Hosts Second Giving Meeting August 13th

HLocal women looking to make a difference in their community are invited to attend the second giving meeting of Copper Country 100 Women Who Care on Wednesday, August 13th, at 6:30 p.m. at The Lodge Luxury Suites, located at 101 Front Street in Hancock.

Copper Country 100 Women Who Care is part of a growing national movement that brings women together to create a powerful collective impact, quickly and efficiently. Members commit to giving $100 four times per year. At each quarterly meeting, three local nonprofit organizations are nominated and presented. After a group vote, all donations are pooled and awarded to the nonprofit that receives the most votes.

At the first meeting in April 2025, the group selected Omega House as its inaugural recipient, awarding a total of $5,600 to support the organization’s mission of providing compassionate end-of-life care.

Meeting Details:

● Date: Wednesday, August 13th
● Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. (optional social time to
follow)
● Location: The Lodge Luxury Suites, 101 Front St, Hancock
● What to Bring: An optional snack to share; there is no obligation to donate at your first
meeting

The event will be held in the lower-level event space, which is accessible without stairs from the south driveway. Attendees are asked to use Gartner’s parking lot across the street or nearby public lots, leaving The Lodge’s lot open for those with mobility needs.

● RSVP: https://bit.ly/41S0AGp
● New members can register online: https://bit.ly/43wSVP4

Hancock - UP Wild in the Keweenaw Wilderness Walk
2025-08-13 19:00 | McLain State Park, 18350 M-203, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
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.

Hancock - Better Together
2025-08-14 09:30 | Zion Lutheran Church, 13511 Roland Lake Road, Skanee, Michigan, 49962
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 friendship, support and encouragement. A brunch will be served and there is a suggested donation of $10. All proceeds over the cost of the event will be donated to local charities. To reserve a spot call Barb Worrall at 906-523-4445 or email judyusitalo@hotmail.com.

Houhton - Money Talks for Young Adults
2025-08-14 15:30 - 16:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Money Talks for Young Adults

August 14th
3:30 – 4:30pm
Portage Lake District Library

Real Talk. Real Tools. Real life.

L'Anse - BCCC Bingo
2025-08-14 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

Chassell Heritage Center Summer Program
2025-08-14 19:00 | Chassell Heritage Center, 42373 N. Hancock Street, Chassell, Michigan, 49916
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.

Lake Linden - Copper Country Community Band Summer Concert Series
2025-08-14 19:00 | Lake Linden Village Park, Lake Linden, Michigan
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 as they deal with the road failures from the most recent flooding. The schedule is as follows:

Thursday, August 14 – Lake Linden Park
Monday, August 18 – Bethany Baptist Church (Dollar Bay)
Thursday, August 28 – Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Chassell) – Benefit for Houghton Country Road Commission
Thursday, September 4 – Portage Lake United Church (Houghton)

Now in its third decade of performing, the Copper Country Community Band continues its mission of bringing quality live music to the region. The group is co-directed by Amy Johnson, K-12 music teacher at Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools and longtime local musician, and Micah Erickson, band director for Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools and a frequent contributor to regional music and theater groups.
Join us for an evening of great music and community spirit!
For more information, email johnsona@dbschools.us or visit the band on Facebook: Copper Country Community Band.

Hancock - Annual Used Book Sale and New Puzzle Swap
2025-08-15 14:00 - 18:00 | Hancock School Public Library, 501 Campus Drive, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
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 up to adult fiction and non-fiction, with an especially good selection of juvenile fiction (ages 8-12) and teen fiction. All proceeds will benefit the
Hancock School Public Library, and will be used toward our ongoing collection update.

The sale is a great opportunity to support your Library, to come sign up for a Library card (if you don’t already have one), and to see all the changes and improvements made to the Library over the last year.

We are also hosting a Puzzle Swap! Come in to the Library from now until Aug 14th and receive a Puzzle Swap Ticket for each puzzle you contribute to the Swap. Then, come back on Aug 15 th from 2-6pm (the first day of the Used Book Sale) and select a puzzle for every ticket you have. A swap is a great way to
renew and refresh your puzzle collection! We are including puzzles of all sizes and puzzles for all ages.

All library events are free and everyone is welcome. For more information about the sale, please call the library at 906-487-5925, ext 8005.

Free ORV Weekend Michigan
2025-08-16 00:00 - 2025-08-17 23:59 | Michigan
August abounds with outdoor summer fun
The DNR offers a variety of ways to enjoy Michigan’s natural and cultural resources next month, so get ready to soak up some summer fun! Here’s just a sampling – get the full list at Michigan.gov/DNRCalendar.
Free ORV Weekend

Residents and out-of-state visitors legally can ride Michigan’s 4,000 miles of off-road vehicle trails and routes and the state’s six scramble areas on two back-to-back days (Aug. 16-17) without an ORV license or trail permit. The entrance fee at Holly Oaks ORV Park in Oakland County also will be waived this year. Our Free ORV Weekend is a great time to see, experience and test out the state’s off-road trails (check out all the places you can ride!), but remember that all other ORV rules and laws still apply, and you must supply your own ORV.

Hancock - Big Annual Used Book Sale
2025-08-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Hancock School Public Library, 501 Campus Drive, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
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 up to adult fiction and non-fiction, with an especially good selection of juvenile fiction (ages 8-12) and teen fiction. All proceeds will benefit the
Hancock School Public Library, and will be used toward our ongoing collection update.

The sale is a great opportunity to support your Library, to come sign up for a Library card (if you don’t already have one), and to see all the changes and improvements made to the Library over the last year.

We are also hosting a Puzzle Swap! Come in to the Library from now until Aug 14th and receive a Puzzle Swap Ticket for each puzzle you contribute to the Swap. Then, come back on Aug 15th from 2-6pm (the first day of the Used Book Sale) and select a puzzle for every ticket you have. A swap is a great way to
renew and refresh your puzzle collection! We are including puzzles of all sizes and puzzles for all ages.

All library events are free and everyone is welcome. For more information about the sale, please call the library at 906-487-5925, ext 8005.

Rockland - 42nd Annual Old Victoria Craft Fair
2025-08-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Michigan
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 history of the Victoria Copper Mine and the people that braved the wilderness to live and work there.
Visitors can browse a wide variety of arts, crafts, and food products from talented local artisans on the rolling lawn of the heritage site. At 1:30 pm EST, old-fashioned kids games will take place on the upper lawn, including sack races, water relays and more. Children who participate always have loads of fun earning small treats with the friendly competitions, and the games are a blast for adults to watch as well.

And you won’t want to miss trying one of Old Victoria’s famous cinnamon rolls! Volunteers make and bake the gooey rolls from scratch on site in the old-fashioned woodstove. Dripping with homemade icing, these are a delightful treat that bring people from hours away year after year to enjoy.
Old Victoria is located 4 miles outside of Rockland Michigan on Victoria Dam Road. If you are interested in being a vendor at this year’s show, please call 906-281-7412, email oldvictoria1899@gmail.com, or find Old Victoria on Facebook.

Dollar Bay - Copper Country Community Band Summer Concert Series
2025-08-18 19:00 | Bethany Baptist Church, 48544 Main Street, Dollar Bay, Michigan, 49922
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 as they deal with the road failures from the most recent flooding. The schedule is as follows:

Monday, August 18 – Bethany Baptist Church (Dollar Bay)
Thursday, August 28 – Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Chassell) – Benefit for Houghton Country Road Commission
Thursday, September 4 – Portage Lake United Church (Houghton)

Now in its third decade of performing, the Copper Country Community Band continues its mission of bringing quality live music to the region. The group is co-directed by Amy Johnson, K-12 music teacher at Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools and longtime local musician, and Micah Erickson, band director for Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools and a frequent contributor to regional music and theater groups.
Join us for an evening of great music and community spirit!
For more information, email johnsona@dbschools.us or visit the band on Facebook: Copper Country Community Band.

Chassell Heritage Center Summer Program
2025-08-21 19:00 | Chassell Heritage Center, 42373 N. Hancock Street, Chassell, Michigan, 49916
August 21st – Bling Crosby – Music On and Off The Beaten Path, Covers and Originals

7pm – Chassell Heritage Center

Enjoy a wild mix from country favorites to beloved rock tunes and originals written by band members. Come and have fun!

L'Anse Methodist Church Back to School Carnival
2025-08-22 16:00 - 19:00 | L’Anse Methodist Church, 304 North Main Street, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
L’Anse Methodist Church Back to School Carnival

Friday, August 22nd form 4 – 7pm

Food, Games, Prizes, and lots of fun. Plus a dunk tank.
Everyone is welcome

Gay VFD Auxiliary Bazaar and Sales
2025-08-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Gay Community Hall, 8878 Second Street, Gay, Michigan
Join us this Saturday, August 23rd, from 12 – 3:00 p.m. for the Gay VFD Auxiliary Bazaar and Sales. We have another awesome sale of donated items with awesome prices. New items for the auction and a free-will donation lunch will be available. Come join in the fun, have lunch and take in some great deals.

Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
8878 Second Street, Gay, Mi 49945

Houghton - Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds Monthly Meeting
2025-08-26 18:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting:

Tuesday, AUGUST 26th, 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.

L'Anse New Veterans Monument Site Relocation Project Donations
2025-08-27 00:00 - 2025-10-31 23:59 | Michigan
RELOCATION PROJECT DONATIONS

New Veterans Monument Site at L’Anse Waterfront Park

Relocation costs, site Preparation, Lighting, Landscaping

L’Anse Veterans Monument – Donations can be made @ Superior National Bank in the “Village of L’Anse Veterans Monument Relocation Fund” or
American Legion Post #144

Zeba - Two Spirit Talking Circle & Print Making Class
2025-08-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Zeba Community Hall, Zeba Road, Zeba, Michigan, 49946
KBIC Victim Services and Programs invite you to Two Spirit Talking Circle & Print Making Class

August 28, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Zeba Hall
Call 906-353-4593 to register!

In this hands-on workshop, you will: Learn the fundamentals of linocut printmaking. Develop carving skills. Experiment with different inking and printing techniques.

Chassell Heritage Center Summer Program
2025-08-28 19:00 | Chassell Heritage Center, 42373 N. Hancock Street, Chassell, Michigan, 49916
August 28th – Bill Kautto & Lightning Ridge

7pm – Chassell Heritage Center

An entertaining evening of country music favorites old and new. You’ll be dancing in your seat – or maybe even out of your seat!

Chassell - Copper Country Community Band Summer Concert Series
2025-08-28 19:00 | Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 42905 Wilson Memorial Drive, Chassell, Michigan, 49916
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 as they deal with the road failures from the most recent flooding. The schedule is as follows:

Thursday, August 28 – Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Chassell) – Benefit for Houghton Country Road Commission
Thursday, September 4 – Portage Lake United Church (Houghton)

Now in its third decade of performing, the Copper Country Community Band continues its mission of bringing quality live music to the region. The group is co-directed by Amy Johnson, K-12 music teacher at Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools and longtime local musician, and Micah Erickson, band director for Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools and a frequent contributor to regional music and theater groups.
Join us for an evening of great music and community spirit!
For more information, email johnsona@dbschools.us or visit the band on Facebook: Copper Country Community Band.

Gay VFD Auxiliary Bazaar and Sales
2025-08-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Gay Community Hall, 8878 Second Street, Gay, Michigan
Join us this Saturday, August 30th, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. for the Gay VFD Auxiliary Bazaar and Sales.
This is our 1/2 price sale and clothing will be fill a bag for $5 and last chance to bid on the auction items. A Men’s tent sale will also be going on outside.
Inside we’ll be having ice cream floats for sale and our usual free-will donation lunch will be available.
Come join in the fun, have lunch and take home some great deals.

Saturday, August 30th, 2025 from 12:00-3:00p.m.
8878 Second Street, Gay, MI 49945

L'Anse - Labor Day Picnic
2025-09-01 12:00 - 16:00 | L’Anse American Legion Post #144, L'Anse, Michigan, 49946
American Legion Post 144 & Auxiliary LABOR DAY PICNIC

September 1, 2025
12:00 p – 4:00 p

BBQ Chicken, Legion Potatoes, 2 sides and Dessert!
$2 Domestic Beer
50/50 Raffle
Basket Raffles
Money raised goes to Veterans Memorial Account
L’Anse American Legion Post 144

Hancock - MASP Fall Meeting
2025-09-02 12:30 | Gino’s Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge, 800 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
The first Fall meeting of the Michigan Association of School Personnel, Houghton-Keweenaw Chapter (MARSP) will be held on Tuesday, September 2nd
at Gino’s in Hancock. The business meeting will begin at 12:30 pm followed by a buffet lunch. The guest speaker is Kathleen Harter. director of Meals on Wheels. All members are encouraged to attend.
Contact person – Steven Karpiak, 482-8455.

Skanee - Pasty Sale
2025-09-04 00:00 - 23:59 | Michigan
L’Anse Masonic Lodge Pasty Sale
Thursday, September 4th
$7.00
L’Anse Masonic Lodge, Brewery Road & 4th Street, L’Anse
906-524-7580
906-524-6095

Hancock - Noteworthy Invites New Members
2025-09-04 18:00 | Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Quincy Street, Hancock, MI, 49930
Noteworthy Invites New Members

Do you love to sing? Want to add some fun and friends to your life? The women’s chorus Noteworthy is welcoming new members. The first rehearsal is at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept.4, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock.

This lively barbershop ensemble is known for its intricate harmonies and singable melodies. The group puts on concerts in the spring and during the holidays, collecting donations to benefit local nonprofits.

Noteworthy has no auditions. “The only prerequisite is the ability to carry a tune,” said director Joan Harbour. “If you’d like to be part of this amazing group, come to a rehearsal and learn what we’re all about.”

To learn more, email noteworthychorus@gmail.com or call 906-482-5088.

Houghton - 3rd Annual Bingo Bonanza Fundraiser at The Bluffs
2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | The Bluffs, 1000 Bluff View Drive, Houghton, MI, 49931, United States
Bingo Bonanza at The Bluffs: third annual fundraiser for Meals on Wheels
Community members are invited to the third annual Bingo Bonanza at The Bluffs on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Bluffs Senior Community. Hosted by Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and The Bluffs Senior Community, proceeds from this fun-filled fundraiser go to support our local Meals on Wheels program.

Attendees can play all night for $15 or purchase additional cards between rounds for even more gameplay. The cost of entry includes two cards for each ground and automatic entry into more than $1,000 in raffle prizes. Bingo Bonanza features four rounds of Bingo, each with a little twist. Rounds last 20 minutes with 10-minute breaks between rounds.

For those looking to enjoy snacks while playing, Copper Shores Meals on Wheels is running light concessions, including soda and flavored popcorn. Complimentary coffee and water are also available. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early as seating is limited to the first 150 participants. Doors open at 5 p.m., giving attendees time to find their seats, purchase concessions and get ready for a night of community fun.

Houghton - Copper Country Community Band Summer Concert Series
2025-09-04 19:00 | Portage Lake United Church, 1400 E. Houghton Avenue, Houghton, MI, 49931, United States
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 concerts. The schedule is as follows:

Thursday, September 4 – Portage Lake United Church (Houghton)

Now in its third decade of performing, the Copper Country Community Band continues its mission of bringing quality live music to the region. The group is co-directed by Amy Johnson, K-12 music teacher at Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools and longtime local musician, and Micah Erickson, band director for Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools and a frequent contributor to regional music and theater groups.
Join us for an evening of great music and community spirit!
For more information, email johnsona@dbschools.us or visit the band on Facebook: Copper Country Community Band.

L'Anse - Blood Drive
2025-09-05 11:00 - 15:00 | L’Anse Methodist Church, 304 North Main Street, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
Blood drive
Friday, September 5th
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
L’Anse Methodist Church
Walk-ins are welcome
The need is particularly great because donations are low during the summer.

Alston - 10th Annual Tractor Races
2025-09-06 10:30 | Michigan
10th Annual Alston Tractor Races

Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Antique Gas & Diesel Tractors

Fast & Slow Races held on Hoover Road in Alston, MI (next to the ball field)
Time Trials start at 10:30am, Races to Follow

Trophies awarded 1st – 3rd Place
$25 Entry fee per Tractor Entered. Every race participant will receive a 10th Anniversary ball cap.
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the show! Concessions will be available by donation. Questions call Bob @ 906-281-6638
