• Baraga – Community Conversations on Breastfeeding Needs

    Community Breastfeeding Collaborative to Host Listening Sessions in May Public Invited to Share Experiences and Ideas for Improving Local Breastfeeding Support   The Community Breastfeeding Collaborative invites community members to two upcoming listening sessions designed to gather input on breastfeeding experiences, challenges, and needs throughout the Western Upper Peninsula.  These sessions aim to strengthen local support for breastfeeding families based on feedback directly from those with lived experience.   Your voice matters whether you’re a parent, caregiver, healthcare provider, or community advocate. Attendees are encouraged to share their perspectives on current barriers and opportunities to improve our region’s breastfeeding resources

  • Hancock – Copper Country League of Women Voters Annual Meeting

    The Skyline Commons 200 Michigan Street, Hancock, Michigan

    Copper Country League of Women Voters (LWVCC) Annual Meeting ~ Saturday, May 10th The Copper Country League of Women Voters (LWVCC) will hold their annual meeting Saturday, May 10, 11am-2pm at the The Skyline Commons, formerly known as the Jutila Center in the old hospital chapel, 200 Michigan St., in Hancock. The annual meeting will begin with a presentation titled “What Is Ranked-Choice Voting & the Michigan Rank MI Vote Ballot Proposal?” from 11:15-noon, followed by a buffet lunch and the annual business meeting. The guest speaker will be Lisa Nelson, a Copper Country League of Women Voters member and

  • Calumet – Joe Kirkish Photo Exhibit & Sale

    Calumet Art Center 57055 Fifth Street, Calumet, Michigan

    Calumet Art Center   Joe Kirkish Photo Exhibit & Sale   Saturday, May 10 from 11am – 2pm   Bonus!  Mothers Day Gifts, Fundraiser.   Get all your shopping done today.

  • Houghton – UP Wild in the Keweenaw

    UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event. Wilderness Walk Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 3:00 pm Paavola Wetlands Nature Area – Off No. 9 Road in Paavola Location 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. The nature area contains miles of hiking trails suitable for visitors of all accessibility. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

  • Phil Lynch Songs to Bring Us Together Concert  

    Phil Lynch Songs to Bring Us Together Concert  Wednesday, May 14, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.  Mental wellness meets musical wellness.  Join celebrated singer/song writer/pianist Phil Lynch for an evening of life-affirming music featuring originals and covers of classics like “All You Need is Love” and “You’ve Got a Friend.”  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

  • NCT Hike

    Join us for a challenging group hike on Thursday, May 15! Come hike with us across rock outcroppings with incredible vistas, through beautiful mixed pine forests, and up the backside of Sugarloaf Mountain. The hike begins at the original (paved) Sugarloaf parking lot and heads to Wetmore Pond by hiking across the Sugar Cube, a rugged series of rock formations similar to the top of Hogback. It then follows the North Country Trail over several small outcroppings before taking the NCT spur going up the back side of Sugarloaf and then to the top of the mountain. Returning by popular request,

  •  Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin

    Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin by Dianne Nora, winner of the Panowski Playwriting Award. With the former USSR as its backdrop, the dark comedy revolves around two men—loosely inspired by real figures—who bear such a strong resemblance to Stalin that they are forced into dangerous service as political decoys to thwart his enemies and alleviate fears for his safety. Performances are scheduled at 7:30 pm. Thursday, May 15, through Saturday, May 17, in NMU’s Panowski Black Box Theatre. According to her website, Nora has assisted her mentor, the playwright and actor Tracy Letts, on

  • L’Anse – Blood Drive

    L’Anse Methodist Church 304 North Main Street, L'Anse, MI, United States

    Blood drive Friday, May 16th 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. L’Anse Methodist Church 304 N. Main St., just up the hill from Pat’s No appointment needed, just drop in.    

  • L’Anse – Blood Drive

    L’Anse Methodist Church 304 North Main Street, L'Anse, MI, United States

    Blood Drive Friday, May 16th 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. L’Anse Methodist Church Walk-ins are welcome! Blood is badly needed to supply our Upper Peninsula hospitals!