Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds presents: 3rd Annual BE KIND TO YOUR MIND Youth Mental Health Fair for teens ages 13-19 FREE EVENT! April 18,th from 12p – 4pm at the Hancock Community Hub What to expect: Activities to calm your mind and body Sound bath by Jenny Speakers telling their recovery stories Free food and door prizes For more information: ksup4healthymninds@gmail.com & Facebook
Forest Roberts Theatre April 9-11 and 16-18. 7:30 p.m April 11 (sensory-friendly) & 18 1 p.m. Northern Michigan University Theatre & Dance will present “9 to 5,” a musical based on the 1980 film featuring an original score by country music singer Dolly Parton. Show dates are Thursday-Saturday, April 9-11 and 16-18. The musical follows office workers Violet, Judy and Doralee, who reach their breaking point under their sexist and self-centered boss. Instead of backing down, they come up with a bold plan to turn the tables and take control of their workplace. What unfolds is a mix of
UP Wild in the Keweenaw monthly event. UP Wild Gathering Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eagle River Falls (Gather at the Houghton Township Pavilion next to the Eagle River Museum) 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. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.
Veterans Hockey Game at Dee Stadium to Raise Funds for Tunnel to Towers and Strengthen Community Support Across the Upper Peninsula The Michigan Upper Peninsula Veterans Hockey Club will return to Dee Stadium on April 18 at 7:00 p.m. for its annual game against the Minnesota Warriors. This year’s event raises funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which provides direct housing and financial support to Gold Star families, injured veterans, and first responders facing serious hardship. The foundation is known for keeping administrative costs low and ensuring donations reach the people who need them most. Admission is five dollars,
The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra at Michigan Tech is performing the Resurrection Symphony by Gustav Mahler on April 18, 2026, at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. It is the finale of the Rozsa’s 25th anniversary season. The symphony lasts an hour and a half and is the largest choral-orchestral work ever presented in the Upper Peninsula. This will be the first performance of the Resurrection Symphony in the Upper Peninsula, 132 years after its composition. The symphony is massive, with 10 horns, 8 trumpets, 4 trombones, an off-stage brass choir, two harps, organ, large symphonic choir, and soloists. Members
Forest Roberts Theatre April 9-11 and 16-18. 7:30 p.m April 11 (sensory-friendly) & 18 1 p.m. Northern Michigan University Theatre & Dance will present “9 to 5,” a musical based on the 1980 film featuring an original score by country music singer Dolly Parton. Show dates are Thursday-Saturday, April 9-11 and 16-18. The musical follows office workers Violet, Judy and Doralee, who reach their breaking point under their sexist and self-centered boss. Instead of backing down, they come up with a bold plan to turn the tables and take control of their workplace. What unfolds is a mix of
Candlelight Vigil – Community gathering to honor those who have been a victim of crime. Sunday, April 19th @ 7pm L’Anse Waterfront Park Free – Open to the Public No RSVP Needed The candles will be lit for the first 24 hours of national Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
Mondays & Thursdays April (6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), 2026. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. For children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult, siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body, followed by sensory play activities. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
Monday, April 20, 2026. 2:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m., Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. In this programming series, seasoned published authors of various genres lead participants through writing exercises and workshops to hone their writerly talents. April’s Writer: Great Lakes Poetry Festival Headline Poet Dennis Hinrichsen. Join Dennis Hinrichsen for an afternoon of poetic challenge and creation. Experienced as well as beginning poets welcome. Space is limited to 15 participants, so register early. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
Mondays, April (13, 20, 27), 2026. 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. In-person registration at the Youth Services Desk required to claim your spot in a fantasy adventure! Registration opens on March 23. Registration will be for all 3 sessions of campaign #2. Experienced and first-time players welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.