Keep It In The UP!

Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry--Harvey
2024-09-12 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
Marquette -Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry on Thursday, September 12. The distribution of food will begin at 10:00am and continue while supplies last or until 11:30am. Food will be available for approximately 550 families. Due to changes with Feeding America West Michigan, proxy pickup will be limited. This will be a drive-thru event with directions given by parking lot attendants. Guests are asked to remain in their cars and have adequate space prepared in their trunk or back seat in advance to allow the distribution team to place food boxes directly in the vehicle. Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are located at 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey. Businesses or organizations that are interested in supporting these monthly mobile food pantries are encouraged to call 906.249.1715 for more information.

City of Negaunee Power outage
2024-09-12 02:00 - 05:00
The City of Negaunee Electrical Department will be having a power outage that will affect the entire city of Negaunee on Thursday morning 9-12-24 at approximately 2:00 am till 5:00 am. The outage is necessary to safely replace a critical piece of equipment that failed at the substation on the corner of US 41 and Baldwin Ave. If you have any questions, please contact the Negaunee Electrical Department at 906-475-9991.

Baraga County Farmers Market
2024-09-11 15:00 - 17:30, 2024-09-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-04 15:00 - 17:30, 2024-08-31 09:00 - 12:00 | Meadowbrook Park, Division Street, L'Anse, Michigan
Baraga County Farmers Market
Meadowbrook Park, Division Street, L’Anse
Saturdays 9am – 12pm from June 15th to October 12th
Wednesdays 3pm – 5:30pm from July 3rd to October 9th

Baraga - KBIC Victim Services Women's Circle
2024-09-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Ojibwa Senior Citizens, 208 Main Avenue, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Hosted by KBIC Victim Services WOMEN’S CIRCLE
2nd Wednesday of the month @ the Baraga Senior Center from 2-3pm
4th Wednesday of the month @ the Zeba Hall from 2-3pm
For questions or more information, please contact Shanel LeRue @ 906-353-4592

Lake Linden - Free Narcan Training Sessions
2024-09-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Little Gem Community Theatre, 700 Calumet Street, Lake Linden, Michigan
Copper Shores Outreach & Education is pleased to announce a series of free Narcan training sessions aimed at equipping community members with vital skills to respond to opioid overdoses and save lives. They will take place on September 10 in Lake Linden, September 19 in Houghton and September 23 in Baraga.

Naloxone (Narcan™) is a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. Narcan is an opiate antidote which works in much the same manner as an epinephrine injection (EpiPen™) reverses an allergic reaction. Opioids include heroin and prescription pain pills like OxyContin™, Percocet™, methadone and Vicodin™. When a person is overdosing from an opioid, their central nervous system and respiration system is depressed and breathing slows or stops. Naloxone blocks the effects of opioids and reverses the effects of an overdose.

“Now more than ever, individuals are encouraged to prepare themselves with the training and confidence they need to respond quickly in an overdose situation,” Copper Shores Prevention Coordinator Lisa Simpson said. “Narcan training equips individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively in an opioid overdose emergency.”

This training is designed to provide participants with knowledge on how to use Narcan effectively and understand its role in emergency situations.

Topics include:

The ability to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose.
To administer the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone.
To understand the role of harm reduction in the overall opioid public health crisis.

Naloxone Layperson Training dates, times & locations:

Tuesday, September 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Little Gem Community Theatre (700 Calumet Street, Lake Linden)
Thursday, September 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Portage Lake District Library (4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton)
Monday, September 23 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Ojibwa Community Library (409 Superior Avenue, Baraga)

All community members are welcome to attend, and no prior experience is required. Narcan training is offered free of charge and takes approximately one hour to complete. After completing training, attendees will receive a free Narcan kit that can be administered in the field and save a life. The training is part of Copper Shores Outreach & Education’s ongoing efforts to enhance community health and safety.
Sign up:
Registration is not required, but recommended. To register for Narcan training, contact Lisa Simpson by calling 1 (906) 523-5920 ext. 2062 or emailing lsimpson@coppershors.org.

Learn more about training sessions and programs offered by Copper Shores Outreach & Education, by visiting coppershores.org/outreach-and-education.

Houghton Farmers Market
2024-09-10 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, Michigan, 49931
Houghton Farmers Market
Every Tuesday from June 11th to October 8th
Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, MI
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Bruce Crossing - MI-TRALE Club Meeting
2024-09-09 19:00 | Stannard Township Hall, 14927 State Hwy M-28 East, Bruce Crossing, Michigan, 49912
Our September Club Meeting will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on 9/09/2024. 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!

Michigan Brewers Guild Marquette Beer Festival
2024-09-08 13:00 - 18:00
Members of the Michigan Brewers Guild are returning to the Lake Superior shoreline in Marquette’s Mattson Lower Harbor Park for the 15th Annual U.P. Fall Beer Festival on Saturday, September 7 – which also happens to be National Beer Lovers Day (#NationalBeerLoversDay).

General Admission is 1-6pm, with the gates opening at Noon for a VIP hour for Enthusiast Members. Tickets are on sale now at MiBeer.com and are $55 per person in advance ($65 the day of) with Designated Driver tickets priced at $20 (only available at the gate). Admission is for those 21 and older, with valid I.D.

This year, 85 breweries will be sampling over 485 beers (and 88 unique styles). The complete list (subject to change) is posted online: 2024 U/P. Fall Beer Festival List. The official festival program – with the layout, list of breweries and beers, musical line-up, list of food vendors and other information – can also be found online: 2024 U.P. Fall Beer Festival Program.

Formed in 1997, the Michigan Brewers Guild held its first festival in July 1998. Today, it hosts four festivals dedicated exclusively to Michigan beer produced by its nearly 300 member breweries. Within the state, and beyond, Michigan is referred to as “The Great Beer State” ranking #8 nationally for the number of breweries.

The Michigan Brewers Guild is a network of innovative and passionate brewers that serves as the recognized advocate for the Michigan beer industry. The mission of the Guild is to promote and protect the Michigan beer industry with an overarching goal to realize continued share growth and assure a healthy small business environment for breweries.

Michigan’s thriving brewing industry contributes more than $1.8 billion in total economic impact. In terms of overall number breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs, Michigan ranks #8 in the nation – thus supporting its claim as “The Great Beer State.”

Downtown Marquette Farmer's Market
2024-09-08 09:00 - 13:00
Held at the Marquette Commons rain or shine

Calumet - The Red Jacket Jamboree
2024-09-07 19:00 | Keweenaw Storytelling Center, 215 5th Street, Calumet, Michigan, 49913
Jazz and Blues vocalist Julie McIntosh to be featured guest on The Red Jacket Jamboree
West Coast jazz and blues vocalist Julie McIntosh returns to the Keweenaw Peninsula as the headliner of The Red Jacket Jamboree on Saturday, September 7th. Known for her soulful blues and jazz recordings, McIntosh is no stranger to the old-time radio show, having appeared on it twice before. Her captivating performances have earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated following.
The Red Jacket Jamboree is a captivating journey through the stories, songs, and history of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula and beyond. Hosted by the talented duo of Lena Dorey and Martin Achatz, two-time poet Laureate of the U.P., the show is recorded in the heart of downtown Calumet, inside the RPM studio at the Keweenaw Storytelling Center. With a live audience adding to the electric atmosphere, the show transports listeners back to a bygone era.
Accompanying McIntosh on this extraordinary musical adventure are the Red Jacket Radio Actors and the stage band, known as the Copper Cats. Led by the skilled guitarist Jerry Younce and featuring the brilliant jazz pianist Bill Carrothers, Jackson Peters on bass and Owen Finch on drums, the band sets the stage on fire with their incredible performances.
Julie McIntosh’s musical journey began in the vibrant New York City music scene of the 1980s where she explored various genres, from jazz to rock and pop, before finding her true calling in Rhythm and Blues. McIntosh’s talent has seen her collaborate with numerous R&B and blues legends, including the renowned drummer Bernard “Pretty” Purdie, guitarist Billy Hector, and keyboardist Tony Z. She has even shared the stage with the acclaimed blues and gospel trio, the Holmes Brothers. McIntosh’s impressive career has seen her open for iconic blues figures such as Buddy Guy, Son Seals, L’il Ed and The Blues Imperials, and Luther “Guitar” Jr. Johnson.
The Red Jacket Jamboree is brought to you by the nonprofit organization Real People Media and made possible through the generous support of the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, the Upper Peninsula Arts and Culture Alliance, as well as corporate and private donors. The show is recorded live in front of a live audience, with later radio broadcasts on public radio networks, including RPM’s WRJX-LP 94.1 (to start broadcasting in 2025). The episodes are also available for worldwide distribution through PRX Radio Exchange. Don’t miss out on this incredible experience. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit our website at www.redjacketjamboree.org.

Northwords and Music: Surrealism Show
2024-09-07 18:30 - 20:00
Monday, September 9, 2024. 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Family. Join 2022 Marquette Writer of the Year B. G. Bradley and his friends for an evening of music, stories, poetry, and skits sure to make you laugh, cry, clap, and sing for surrealism. The show features two-time U. P. Poet Laureate Marty Achatz; celebrated musicians Linda Smith and Seamus Collins (Big Lake Acoustic), actress Jacque Love, and special guest stars The Clarks. This event will also be livestreamed. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

9th Annual Alston Tractor Races
2024-09-07 10:30 | Hoover Road, Alston, Michigan
9th ANNUAL ALSTON TRACTOR RACES – Antique Gas & Diesel Tractors
Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Fast & Slow Races
Race is 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 participant will receive a shit honoring Clyde Peterson.
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the show! Concessions will be available by donation. have questions or need mo0re info. Call Bob 906-281-6638

Calumet Farmers Market
2024-09-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Agassiz Park, Calumet, Michgian
Calumet Farmers Market
Every Saturday from June 15th to October 12th
Agassiz Park, Calumet, MI
10:00 am to 2:00pm

Prize-winning Percussionist to Perform at NMU
2024-09-06 19:30 - 20:30
Percussionist Britton-René Collins, Grand Prize winner of the 2022 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition and the 2021 Chicago International Music Competition, will perform at Northern Michigan University as part of the Siril Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. She will also present two additional free events earlier in the day: a music appreciation talk at 11 a.m. and a percussion masterclass at 1 p.m. All will take place in Reynolds Recital Hall.
Tickets for her NMU concert are $12 for the general public and free for youth 18 and under and NMU students. They are available at nmu.universitytickets.com.
Collins also won the 2020 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition, receiving the Ambassador Prize for exceptional musicianship and demonstrating an active passion for creating social change through her music. She has dedicated her artistry to shaping an equitable community in which all musicians can thrive.
In addition to performing as a soloist in the U.S., Canada and Europe, Collins has made several concerto appearances with ensembles including the Grammy Award-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, the Valdosta Symphony and the Meridian Symphony.
She also enjoys life as a chamber musician with New York City-based Excelsis Percussion Quartet, and is also the co-founder of Vision Duo alongside violinist Ariel Horowitz. As an advocate for new music, Britton-René’s current projects involve premiering new compositions and commissions for multi-percussion and marimba.
Recent highlights include attending the soundSCAPE new music composition and performance exchange in Italy, making her Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) artist debut, and participating in the Banff Centre’s Evolution: Classical program.
Collins began playing piano at age five, and discovered percussion at eight years old when she became intrigued by the drum set. She quickly fell in love with playing rock, jazz and pop music on the drums, which ignited her enthusiasm to explore various percussion instruments and styles of music.
She received her bachelor’s degree in music at the University of Toronto, where she won the University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition. She received her master’s degree at the University of Michigan in 2023.

UNVEILING OF MARQUETTE'S NEWEST PUBLIC ART SCULPTURE
2024-09-06 17:30 - 19:30
UNVEILING OF THE CITY’S NEWEST PUBLIC ART SCULPTURE
‘Seven Grandfather Teachings’ stone sculpture to be installed in Marquette, MI
Marquette, MI - The City of Marquette announces the installation of the ‘Seven Grandfather Teachings’ sculpture by artist Jason Quigno to occur Friday, September 6th. The sculpture has been commissioned by the City of Marquette Public Art Commission. Quigno, an Anishinaabe contemporary stone sculptor and tribal citizen of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, has carved seven locally quarried boulders to represent each of the Seven Grandfathers and the teachings they offer. The stones will be placed in a circle at the entrance of the recent Spear Dock walking pier renovation in the City’s lower harbor.
To celebrate the installation, several events are planned for Friday, September 6th:

Sculpture Unveiling Ceremony: 5:30-6:30pm, the community is invited to gather at the installation site and celebrate the addition of the Seven Grandfather Teachings sculpture to the City’s public art collection. Artist Jason Quigno will be present, and an Honor Song will be performed by the Summer Cloud Singers.
Evening Performance and Laser Light Show: 8:00 PM, at Mattson Lower Harbor Park, Waawiyeyaa (a local Anishinaabe-based rock band)will open the evening’s festivities with original music. At 8:45 PM, the Big Drum and Teal Lake Singers will perform traditional Ojibwe music. This will be accompanied by a laser light show projected onto the Ore Dock, produced by Indigenous artists and storytellers in collaboration with Fresh Coast Light Lab. The event is free and open to the public. Families and friends are encouraged to bring their own seating.

The unveiling events are presented by the City of Marquette with support from Superior Watershed Partnership, Travel Marquette and the Fresh Coast Light Lab.
The ‘Seven Grandfather Teachings’ sculpture will serve as the centerpiece of the new City Shoreline Cultural Trail. This Trail, honoring our community’s diverse cultural heritage, will connect key sites along the City’s shoreline. The Seven Grandfather Teachings sculpture is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and the City of Marquette Public Art Fund. For more information on the Seven Grandfather Teachings Installation and the City Shoreline Cultural Trail Project visit www.mqtcompass.com.

Calumet - Soul Collage
2024-09-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Calumet Art Center, 57055 Fifth Street, Calumet, Michigan, 49913
Calumet Art Center

September Classes and Events

Soul Collage by Emilie Lancour
September 6th from 1pm to 3pm
Cost $40.00

L'Anse Lakefront Concerts
2024-09-05 19:00 | L’Anse Township Park, 15829 Skanee Road, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
Village of L’Anse/DDA announces its free 2024 Lakefront Concerts schedule, Thursday’s at 7 PM

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. New this year is the use of L’Anse Twp School Cafetorium
will be used in case of inclement weather.

Thursday Night 7 PM L’Anse Lakefront Concerts 2024

Sept 5 Uncle Pete’s Red Hot Revue
A mixed bag of your favorites

Sept 12 The Knockabouts
Music from the Celtic World

Hancock Tori & Farmers Market
2024-09-05 15:00 - 18:00 | Quincy Green, 401 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Hancock Tori & Farmers Market
Every Thursday from June 13th to October 10th
Quincy Green, Hancock, MI
3:00pm – 6:00pm

Houghton - Blood Drive
2024-09-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Memorial Union Building, MTU, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Donate blood on Wednesday, September 4 and Thursday, September 5 at the Michigan Tech Blood Drive and become a hero for patients in need
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They don’t wear capes or special suits, and their badge of honor is the bandage that shows they gave the gift of life.
The community is invited to become a hometown hero and answer the call of patients in need by donating blood on Wednesday, September 4 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Thursday, September 5 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Memorial Union, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, Michigan 49931.

Donating blood is one of the simplest things a person can do to help save a patient’s life. For the hour it takes to give blood, there could be a whole community of people thankful for another birthday given to their loved one.

To make an appointment or to learn more, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Completion of a RapidPass online health history questionnaire found at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass is encouraged to help speed up the donation process. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Hancock American Legion #186 Meeting
2024-09-04 18:00 | American Legion Post #186, 1308 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Regular meetings of Hancock’s Alfred Erickson Post 186, American Legion take place usually on the first Wednesday of the month. 6-7 p.m. social, 7p.m. meeting. New members always welcome. For more information you can contact public affairs officer Jim Peterson 370-8144.

Ontonagon - Mobile Food Pantry
2024-09-04 11:00 | Ontonagon Village Fire Hall, 315 River Street, Ontonagon, Michigan, 49953
A Feeding America West Michigan mobile food pantry is coming back to Ontonagon on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The mobile food pantry will be held at the Ontonagon Village Fire Hall at 315 River St, Ontonagon beginning at noon. Each visit from the mobile food pantry will provide a variety of foods, including fresh produce and dairy items, to approximately 300 families on a first-come, first-served basis.

Baraga - Substance Abuse Presentation & Comedians
2024-09-03 17:00 | Niiwin Akeaa Community Center, 111 Beartown Road, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
KBIC Substance Abuse Programs Presents – SUBSTANCE ABUSE PRESENTATION & COMEDIANS
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 featuring Mylo Smith & Waylon Pahona at the Niiwin Akeaa Center, Baraga.
5pm Dinner (Frybread and Stew)
6pm Presentation and Comedy Show
Attendees have a chance to win exciting prizes. Must be a least 18 years old to attend.
Questions, please call RD Curtis at 906-201-2198 – Alcohol and Drug FREE community event.

Hancock - Houghton-Keweenaw Chapter of MARSP Meeting
2024-09-03 12:30 | Gino’s Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge, 800 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
The September meeting of the Houghton-Keweenaw Chapter of MARSP (Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel) will be held on Tuesday, September 3rd, at Gino’s Restaurant in Hancock. The business meeting will begin at 12:30 pm, followed by a buffet lunch and speaker. The guest speaker will be Dan Jamison, Chairman of the Board of the Calumet Theater. All members and their guests are encouraged to attend. Contact Person – Steven Karpiak, 482-8455

Gay VFD Bazaar & Sales
2024-08-31 12:00 - 15:00 | Gay Community Hall, 8878 Second Street, Gay, Michigan
Join us on Saturday, August 31 from 12-3 p.m. for our final year-end clearance sale for the Gay VFD Bazaar & Sales. All items (with a few exceptions) will be at least 50% off. There will be an additional surprise sale at 1:30 p.m. The hall has two floors filled with great items, the upstairs and downstairs in the bargain basement of the Community Center. Everything must go! A free will donation lunch will be available, so come join in the fun, have lunch and take home some good deals.
Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Gay Community Hall
8878 Second Street, Gay, MI
