• Copper Country Angel Mission Starts Annual Socks & Undies Drive for Local Students

    Copper Country Angel Mission Starts Annual Socks & Undies Drive for Local Students   Help Local Students Start the School Year with Confidence   Copper Country Angel Mission is launching its annual Socks & Undies Drive to collect new socks and underwear for local children in need, from toddlers through teenagers. The goal is to help every school-aged child begin the year with dignity, comfort, and the confidence that comes from having brand-new essentials.   Distribution The Angel Mission is again partnering with The Salvation Army – Copper Country – Bread of Life Center to distribute these essentials through CCAM’s

  • Emberlight Festival Emberlight Photographers Exhibition

    Historic Depot Museum 150 N Lowell St., Ironwood, MI, United States

    July 15 – August 22 Historic Depot Museum 150 N Lowell St. Ironwood, MI 49938   Free event   This annual exhibition transforms moments both grand and intimate into works of visual storytelling. Featuring the work of Emberlight’s acclaimed photography team and guest artists, these images form a vivid portrait not only of a region, but of the artists who continue to interpret it through their own unique lenses.   https://emberlight.org/event/emberlight-photographers-2026/  

  • Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership to Host Delegation from Higashiomi Japan

    The Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership is proud to announce the 2026 incoming delegation from our sister city Higashiomi, Japan, celebrating our 47th year of sister city relations. A delegation of seven Higashiomi citizens will arrive in Marquette on July 19 and depart on July 29, 2026, Our seven delegates are the Deputy Mayor, a Higashiomi City Council member, Higashiomi City Staff, members of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Higashiomi International Exchange Association, and Higashiomi citizens. The Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership Committee is proud to host the events for the Sister City delegation. The Japanese delegation is led

  • Annual Copper Country Rock and Mineral Club Gem and Mineral Show

    Hancock Middle School 501 Campus Drive, Hancock, Michigan

    The annual Copper Country Rock and Mineral Club Gem and Mineral Show will be held again this year at a new location: the Hancock Middle School at 501 Campus Drive, Hancock, MI across from Portage Hospital. Show dates are Friday, Saturday and Sunday August 7, 8 and 9. An array of vendors will have gems, minerals, fossils, copper, and gift items for sale. Each day the CCRMC will hold ongoing silent auctions of local mineral and copper samples. All kids will receive a free ‘grab bag’ of mineral samples, and can prospect with a metal detector to find real Copper

  • Ore To Shore Mountain Bike Epic

    401 East Fair Ave, Marquette, MI 49855   Dates: August 8, 2026 – August 9, 2026   The Ore to Shore (O2S) is the third largest point-to-point race in the Midwest, with riders gearing up at the start line in Negaunee, where in 1844 iron ore was first discovered in the Superior region. The long distance course travels through Ishpeming, past towering head frames from the heyday of underground mining, and then heads north into the beautiful wooded wilderness, crossing or running along side of the Dead River all the way into Marquette to the Lake Superior shoreline.   O2S

  • KBIC Traditional Medicine Clinic

    Cultural Center 14865 Ojibwa Park Drive, Baraga, MI, United States

    KBIC Culture Committee Traditional Medicine Clinic   Todd Smith, Traditional Medicine Consultant, will be available to see people on the following dates:   Cultural Center, Baraga, MI Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm   For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact:   Cultural Center 906-353-7020   **Participants are required to abstain from alcohol, marijuana and drug use for four days prior to the Clinic. **Women on their moontime cannot participate.

  • Debweyendan Believe in it People’s Gardens

    DIGS Community Garden 16307 Brewery Road, L'Anse, MI, United States

    GITIGE he/she gardens   VOLUNTEER WITH US Debweyendan Believe in it People’s Gardens Saturdays:  9 am – Noon   2026 Season Dates August 8 & 22 September 12 & 26 October 10 & 24   Lots of ways to help with gardening, including mulching, weeding, harvesting, pruning, and watering.  In appreciation of your assistance, you can select a high-quality garden tool or a gardening book whenever you engage.  Everyone is welcome, including beginners.   Our community Teaching Garden, located at 16037 Brewery Road in L’Anse, is cared for by the KBIC natural Resources Department.  For more information, please contact Anthony

  • Lake Linden Farmers Market

    Lake Linden Village Park Lake Linden, Michigan

    Lake Linden Farmers Market   Fridays 3-6 pm Located in the Lake Linden Village Park June through to September   lakelindenfarmersmarket.com facebook.com/lakelindenmi instagram.com/lakelindenfarmersmarket lakelindenmarket@gmail.com

  • Free Oral Health Assessments

    Ojibwa Senior Citizens 208 Main Avenue, Baraga, Michigan

    Free Oral Health Assessments   Who:  Anyone 60 years and older When:  August 11th, 2026 Where:  Ojibwa Senior Citizens @ 10:30 am What:  Each participant will have an oral health assessment, including an Oral Cancer Screening – FREE!  No appointment necessary! FREE:  Each participant will also receive free oral health aids (toothbrush, toothpaste, denture supplies, dry mouth products, etc.) Purpose of this project:  The Senior Smile Survey is supported by the Delta Dental Foundation.  By participating in this survey you will help Michigan learn more about the oral health needs of its Senior Citizens.  All of your information will be