Western UP Events

Join us on Saturday, August 2 for the Gay VFD Auxiliary Bazaar & Sales.  We have new items arriving every week, so many great items have been added.  Special Feature this sale:  Back to school, kids items, and  cupcakes.  We have new auction items each week to bid on and everything is now on the main floor of the Community Hall.  A free will donation lunch will be available. Come join us and support the firefighters and the Community of Gay/ Sherman Township. Saturday, August 2nd Gay Community Hall 8878 Second Street, Gay, MI 49945

Come and Bring a Friend ANNUAL PIE SOCIAL   August 3rd, 1:00pm – 3:00pm Zion Lutheran Church & Arvon Township Historical Museum (Corner Skanee & Roland Lake Roads)   The Arvon Township Museum Is Open 12p – 3p.

The next monthly meeting of the Keweenaw ATV club will be held on August 4 , 2025. At the Hubbell VFW. In Hubbell Mi. At 7:00 pm We will discuss old and new projects. If you adopt a section of trail, we will have maintenance packets. Thanks to all these volunteers. We will set a date for the fall ride. please attend and bring a friend.

Our August Monthly Meeting will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on 8/04/2025. 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! 

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. – the Monday, August 4th concert has an admission fee of $5 for adults at the door, to help the Keweenaw Heritage Center with their roof replacement. All other concerts are free to attend.

Money Talks for Young Adults   August 7th and 14th 3:30 – 4:30pm Portage Lake District Library   Real Talk.  Real Tools.  Real life.

Omega House Grief Awareness & Education Alliance presents   A Free discussion focused on: Pregnancy and infant loss – Available to Everyone Regardless of Gender   Portage Lake District Library Thursday, August 7, 2024 from 5:30 – 7:30pm

August 7th – Keith Meyers – Travelling Finland exploring Finnish heritage and culture.   7pm – Chassell Heritage Center   Hear about 18 action packed days in Finland this winter exploring Keith’s Finnish heritage along with his wife Julie, including cross-country skiing, hiking and museums from Helsinki to the Arctic Circle.

Courtney Lake Horse Camp and Ride August 9, 2025   ride with MI-TRALE equestrians members on the beautiful Courtney Lake Trails and Campground.  The 14 miles of mostly sandy trails takes you through a diverse forest landscape, around and near two lakes and across the Firesteel River.   Six of the 21 campsites are set up for horses with corrals.  Campsites are on a first come first serve basis and you pay at the campground.  There are dispersed campsites options nearby, as well as parking areas for day-use visitors.   Your are about 4 miles from the Bill Nicholls Multi-use

Western U.P. Housing Summit hosted by WUPPDR   Tuesday, August 12th from 10am – 5pm Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, MI   Tickets are free, Contact 906-482-7205   Join us to: Hear from housing experts who will demystify grant programs Celebrate local housing wins Explore the future of home energy in the Western U.P. Network with fellow housing advocates and stakeholders