Western UP Events

Games and Snacks Program.  It’s our sixth year and is directed at students out for the summer as well as adults who use Agassiz Park. We’re there every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 pm to 1 pm starting this Thursday, June 20, until Labor Day. All are welcome to our snacks. We also have games for those who want to play.(board games, soccer, basketball, tennis etc.)

Houghton Farmers Market Every Tuesday from June 11th to October 8th Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, MI 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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

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

Games and Snacks Program.  It’s our sixth year and is directed at students out for the summer as well as adults who use Agassiz Park. We’re there every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 pm to 1 pm starting this Thursday, June 20, until Labor Day. All are welcome to our snacks. We also have games for those who want to play.(board games, soccer, basketball, tennis etc.)

Hancock Tori & Famers Market Every Thursday from June 13th to October 10th Quincy Green, Hancock, MI 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Village of L’Anse/DDA announces its free 2024 Lakefront Concerts schedule, Thursday, June 13 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   Aug 29 Chad Borgen Collective A rock ’n’ roll country band  

Coffee with a Cop   August 30th from 9am – 11am   Copper Range Depot, Houghton   Join your neighbors and Michigan State Police Troopers for coffee and conversation!  No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood! F/Lt. Jason Wickstrom, Post Commander Tpr. Alan Narhi, Community Service Trooper and Local Law Enforcement Members

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

Calumet Farmers Market Every Saturday from June 15th to October 12th Agassiz Park, Calumet, MI 10:00 am to 2:00pm

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

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

Houghton Farmers Market Every Tuesday from June 11th to October 8th Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, MI 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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.

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

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 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

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.

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

Hancock Tori & Farmers Market Every Thursday from June 13th to October 10th Quincy Green, Hancock, MI 3:00pm – 6:00pm

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  

Calumet Art Center   September Classes and Events   Soul Collage by Emilie Lancour September 6th from 1pm to 3pm Cost $40.00

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

Calumet Farmers Market Every Saturday from June 15th to October 12th Agassiz Park, Calumet, MI 10:00 am to 2:00pm

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

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

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! 

Houghton Farmers Market Every Tuesday from June 11th to October 8th Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, MI 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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

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

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

Hancock Tori & Farmers Market Every Thursday from June 13th to October 10th Quincy Green, Hancock, MI 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Village of L’Anse/DDA announces its free 2024 Lakefront Concerts schedule, Thursday, June 13 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 12 The Knockabouts Music from the Celtic World

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

Calumet Farmers Market Every Saturday from June 15th to October 12th Agassiz Park, Calumet, MI 10:00 am to 2:00pm

Suicide Prevention Walk set for September 14, 2024 Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is honored to be hosting the eighth annual Suicide Prevention Walk on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park in Houghton, from 1 to 4 p.m. Join Copper Shores and the Houghton Keweenaw Suicide Prevention Coalition to promote awareness, provide support and highlight valuable local resources dedicated to suicide prevention.   The Suicide Prevention Walk will feature an inspiring guest speaker, whose insights and experiences shed light on the crucial work being done in our community. Before stepping out together in a display of solidarity,

2nd Annual Dry Oktoberfest Fundraiser.  Proceeds Benefit The Early Learning Center September 14, 2024 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran Church, Houghton Food – Music.  German Brats, Hotdogs, Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, Pretzels, Apple Strudel and more!  Polka Music performed by:  The Enriettis and The World’s Most Dangerous Polka Band. For Ticket Info:  copperluth.org. Adults:  $25 Seniors (65+):  $20 Kids (5-10):  $5 Under 5: Free

Come to the Lake Linden Campground for the annual Spooktember costume parade and contest!  This Saturday, Sept. 14th, starting at 6pm, kids of all ages from 1 to 100 (and pets!) in costume can register to participate.  At 7pm the parade will wind around the spooky campground.  Impress the judges with your costume!  Prizes will be awarded in several age groups (including a pet category!) so be creative.  After the parade, Trick-or-Treat at all the campsites while waiting for the winners and even stay for the kids movie in the pavilion at 8pm!

The Chassell Lions Club is the organization in charge of Let’s Eat Community Meal, and it will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chassell. The menu will be lasagna with all the trimmings. Service will be indoors and you’ll get a chance to chat with your friends and neighbors. (Take-outs are also available indoors.)

Houghton Farmers Market Every Tuesday from June 11th to October 8th Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, MI 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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

Film Screening – Resilience and Representation:  The Power of the Native Vote   September 18th, 2024 @ 5pm   Keweenaw Bay Indian Community College – Room 400 Please RSVP w/Cielle at cwaters@kbocc.edu

Hancock Tori & Farmers Market Every Thursday from June 13th to October 10th Quincy Green, Hancock, MI 3:00pm – 6:00pm

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

Friday September 20, 2024 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm the KBIC Health System is hosting a benefit for our WIC nurse Jessica Tollefson. Jessica was diagnosed with Colorectal cancer in February of this year.  There will be a basket raffle and the Dog Father will be donating a portion of the proceeds to the family for medical expenses. The benefit will be at the Mikinaak Snack Shack (formally the BP gas station).

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

Calumet Farmers Market Every Saturday from June 15th to October 12th Agassiz Park, Calumet, MI 10:00 am to 2:00pm

UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event. Wilderness Walk for World Peace Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 4:00 pm Nara Nature Park, Houghton, MI 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. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

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

Chickadees is hosting their annual Fall Fashion Show. This is a charity event, with all ticket proceeds benefiting the Copper Country Angel Mission. It’s a fun night with music, hor’s d’oeuvres, cash bar, door prizes and lots of great new fashions. Tickets are $25, available for purchase at Chickadees up to the day of the event. Please note: No tickets will be available at the door. Music is provided by Dollar Bay DJ, Fred Bishop. Please call 906-523-5363 for more information. Date:  Monday, September 23rd Time: 7pm (Doors open at 6pm) Location: The Bonfire at the Continental Fire Co 408

Houghton Farmers Market Every Tuesday from June 11th to October 8th Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, MI 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us for our Network Calumet at Eva’s Hideaway, Calumet, Michigan.   Snacks * Updates * Punch * Business Networking   Tuesday, September 24th from 5pm – 6pm

Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting Tuesday, September 24th,  2024 @ 6:30 pm Portage Lake District Library Meeting Room Houghton, MI 49931 Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds is a public group, and we welcome anyone interested in our mission:  “to support healthy minds through connection and community.”  Our goals are to talk more openly about mental health to reduce stigma, to build a resilient community by educating the public, and to support those at risk for mental health and substance use crises.  We are on Facebook and our email address is ksup4healthyminds@gmail.com.

Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post and five grocery stores in Baraga and Houghton counties will be working together to host “STUFF A BLUE GOOSE” Harvest Gathering charity events.  The purpose is to raise hunger awareness and to provide food to local food pantries.   Troopers will be at Taydch’s Marketplace in Houghton, Louie’s Super Foods in Lake Linden, Larry’s Market in Baraga, Pat’s Foods in L’Anse, and Pat’s Foods in Calumet, to assist in the collection of donated food items and to answer questions regarding the food drive. A “BLUE GOOSE” patrol car will be at the sites

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

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

Houghton’s first-ever Upper Peninsula Accessibility Summit (UPAS) takes place this week at Michigan Technological University (MTU). The event brings together advocates, community leaders, and innovators to address accessibility challenges in the Keweenaw and more broadly, Northern Michigan, focusing on rural and recreational areas.   UPAS is Thursday, Sept. 26 from 9am to 4pm and Friday, Sept. 27 from 9am to 2pm at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts at MTU in Houghton, MI. The summit will create a safe space for all to come together and share ideas and listen to stories of accessibility advocates. UPAS will create actionable

Keweenaw National Historical Park, the Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission, and Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association scheduled the unveiling of four sculptures on the landscape at the Quincy Dry House Ruins along US-41, Thursday, September 26, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; all members of the public are invited to attend. Art has been a part of the history of the National Parks since the 1870s when Hudson River School painters captured majestic Western landscapes.  Keweenaw NHP and its partners set out to commission an art piece that captures the workers and families who were once sprawled densely throughout the

Small Business Association of MICHIGAN   Strategic Partner MEET & GREET Luncheon   Learn more about SBAM and their Strategic Partnership.  SBAM President & CEO Brian Calley will give a legislative update regarding proposed legislation currently being considered in Lansing.  This will also be a time to learn how to maximize your SBAM membership.   SBAM works with various organizations around the state to offer joint memberships known as an SBAM Strategic Partner.  As a member of the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce, you are also an SBAM member,.  SBAM Strategic Partner members have access to SBAM benefits, events, products,

Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post and five grocery stores in Baraga and Houghton counties will be working together to host “STUFF A BLUE GOOSE” Harvest Gathering charity events.  The purpose is to raise hunger awareness and to provide food to local food pantries.   Troopers will be at Louie’s Super Foods in Lake Linden, Larry’s Market in Baraga, Pat’s Foods in L’Anse, and Pat’s Foods in Calumet, to assist in the collection of donated food items and to answer questions regarding the food drive. A “BLUE GOOSE” patrol car will be at the sites to haul donated items

Hancock Tori & Farmers Market Every Thursday from June 13th to October 10th Quincy Green, Hancock, MI 3:00pm – 6:00pm

The Finlandia Art Gallery will present Foretelling the Future, Reflecting the Past, a textile exhibit by Laura Foster Nicholson.   The exhibit will be held at The Finlandia Art Gallery, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center (FAHC), Hancock from September 26 to November 13, 2024.   A reception for the artist will take place at the gallery, Thursday, September 26, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public, refreshments will be served. Methane Glow, 2022, 23” x 43”, Wool, mylar, cotton “Climate change is not the future, it is now,” says Foster Nicholson in describing her work. An

Houghton’s first-ever Upper Peninsula Accessibility Summit (UPAS) takes place this week at Michigan Technological University (MTU). The event brings together advocates, community leaders, and innovators to address accessibility challenges in the Keweenaw and more broadly, Northern Michigan, focusing on rural and recreational areas.   UPAS is Thursday, Sept. 26 from 9am to 4pm and Friday, Sept. 27 from 9am to 2pm at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts at MTU in Houghton, MI. The summit will create a safe space for all to come together and share ideas and listen to stories of accessibility advocates. UPAS will create actionable

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

Calumet Farmers Market Every Saturday from June 15th to October 12th Agassiz Park, Calumet, MI 10:00 am to 2:00pm

Spaghetti Fundraiser   Baraga American Legion 4-6pm, September 28th $10 Donation per person, includes spaghetti, salad, bread   Silent Auction & Baked Goods Music by Double Shot   Put on by American Legion Riders and Friends, Donations to Moria Pantti

Omega House Fall Concert Fundraiser September 28th at 7:00pm A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts Michigan Tech University $20 General Public $20 Students Tickets (906) 487-1906 events.mtu.edu

Calumet Art Center Classes and Events   Get Your “Crow On”   September 29th from 11am to 2pm   Cost $35.00

Alfred Erickson American Legion Post 186                   Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser        Sunday,  September 29 2024        @ the Post Home             1308 Quincy Street, Hancock Serving from 12 noon – 4 pm Donation $10 Curbside pickup only We ask people to enter from birch street and exit onto Quincy st.  Watch for our people directing traffic.  Food will be delivered to your car.  Tickets can be purchased from Legion members or at the event.  The sauce is scratch made by our veteran members from a recipe we have been using for decades.  Served with fresh French bread, coleslaw and a cookie.  Please support

Houghton Farmers Market Every Tuesday from June 11th to October 8th Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, MI 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post and five grocery stores in Baraga and Houghton counties will be working together to host “STUFF A BLUE GOOSE” Harvest Gathering charity events.  The purpose is to raise hunger awareness and to provide food to local food pantries.   Troopers will be at Larry’s Market in Baraga, Pat’s Foods in L’Anse, and Pat’s Foods in Calumet, to assist in the collection of donated food items and to answer questions regarding the food drive. A “BLUE GOOSE” patrol car will be at the sites to haul donated items to local food pantries at the

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

Hancock Tori & Farmers Market Every Thursday from June 13th to October 10th Quincy Green, Hancock, MI 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Last year, Houghton’s Plaidurday celebration made a bold attempt to break a world record by gathering over 1,700 plaid-clad participants on the Houghton High School Football Field. The community rallied together in true UP spirit, proving that plaid isn’t just a pattern – in the Keweenaw, it’s a way of life! Building on that momentum, Plaidurday 2024 is expanding to include a new event that promises to keep the good times rolling. This year’s photo will be at 1 p.m. with a call time of 12:30 for attendees at the Houghton High School football field. Join for the photo and hang around town

Brew Street (Lakeshore Drive), where a lively beer garden with music and food trucks will be set up. Friends and neighbors can unwind together wearing their flannels on the pier. Expect great beer pours, regional food trucks from across the UP and a brief history lesson about the Lakeshore’s development over the years by the Carnegie Museum. Brew Street is a fundraiser for the Carnegie Museum, a Keweenaw National Historical Park Heritage Site. Brew Street opens from 5-10 p.m. and will allow all ages to enjoy the bands, history presentation and food trucks on the Houghton Pier. The adult beverage

Arnold Air Society TSgt. Robert E. LaMotte Squadron Presents:  POW/MIA MEMORIAL 5K RUN   Saturday, October 5th MTU ROTC Building Registration opens at 8am – $20 Registration Race begins at 9am   Raffle and Prizes!  First 50 registrants receive a FREE T-shirt!   All proceeds will be donated to the Hubbell VFW to support local veterans.

Experience the Upper Peninsula’s Fall foliage with a 5K color tour this October and join the Keweenaw Young Professionals (KYP) for the annual Keweenaw Color Run you won’t soon forget! This event is scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Houghton Waterfront Pier in Downtown Houghton. Registration and Check-in is from 8:00 A.M to 9:15 A.M. and the event runs from 9:30 A.M – 11:00 A.M. The race will be followed by the Third Annual Houghton Fall Fest starting at 11:00 A.M. at the Houghton Waterfront Pier. KYP has partnered with Fall Fest to be the opening event every

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

Calumet Farmers Market Every Saturday from June 15th to October 12th Agassiz Park, Calumet, MI 10:00 am to 2:00pm

Pasture Walk – Western UP By Frank Wardynski   Frank Wardynski will be hosting a pasture walk scheduled for October 5, at 10:00am ET until about noon or maybe a little longer. Location, 18360 Firesteel Rd, Ontonagon, MI 49953.   My plan for the morning is to talk about new grazing practices I have been using this year. I am implementing practices I learned at a Soil Health Academy that discusses management for regenerative agriculture. We will discuss both the grazing practices along with the tools and methods used to evaluate soil health. We will be looking at soil dug

Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post and five grocery stores in Baraga and Houghton counties will be working together to host “STUFF A BLUE GOOSE” Harvest Gathering charity events.  The purpose is to raise hunger awareness and to provide food to local food pantries.   Troopers will be at Pat’s Foods in L’Anse & Calumet, to assist in the collection of donated food items and to answer questions regarding the food drive. A “BLUE GOOSE” patrol car will be at the sites to haul donated items to local food pantries at the conclusion of the events. The events will

NATIONAL LIFE CHAIN EVENT JOIN US WHEN: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024 TIME: 1:45 PM to 3:30 PM WHERE: COPPER COUNTRY MALL, 47420 M-26 HOUGHTON, MI 49931 *GATHER IN THE PARKING LOT   Each year, since 1987, believers have gathered nationwide on the first Sunday of every October to make a public, prayerful, peaceful stand for Life.  “If my people, who bear my name, humble themselves, pray and seek my face and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. My eyes will now be open and my ears attentive to prayer from