Western UP Events

“Buy Local for the Holidays” St Joseph Catholic Church Lake Linden 2026 Crafters and Bakers Bazaar Saturday November 28, 2026 10am-3pm Pork Pies will also be available!   Please let me know if you have any questions,  Kristen Roggemann (906) 370-8934

NEW & INTERESTED PLAYERS – Marquette Women’s Pool League   Remies Wednesday, September 30th, from 5p – 7p COME TO OUR WELCOME NIGHT   Meet new & current players, Learn how our league works, Learn how pool works (if you’re brand new), Have fun & make friends!, Ask questions   No pressure or commitment required, come see if pool league is a fit for you!    

The regular monthly meeting of the Marquette County Board of Health will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The meeting will begin at 5:15 pm and enter into Closed Session for the purpose of the Six-Month Health Officer Evaluation (MCL 15.268 (A). The open meeting will resume at 6:00 pm. The meeting will take place in Room 231 of the Henry A. Skewis Annex, Marquette County Courthouse, Marquette.

17th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk in Memory of Chelsey LaFernier Saturday, October 3rd 11:00 AM:  Registration & Check-In corner of McGillian Street & Lyons Street, Baraga, MI   12:00 PM:  Walk Begins 12:45 PM:  Walk Ends Niiwin Akeaa Center Gymnasium 1:00 PM:  Feast Drumming/Speakers/Raffles

Cedar Ceremony   Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 5 PM / Zeba Hall   General Information:  This healing ceremony is personal to each individual.  It’s a cleansing of grief & trauma in all it’s forms.  Bring your tobacco.  Please maintain 24 hours of sobriety prior to participation, it’s not a judgement of lifestyle, it’s respect for protocol.  The ceremony is open to indigenous participants.   Women are encouraged to wear skirts.  If you don’t have one, come anyway.  If you are on moon, there is a space for you.   Pregnant individuals are asked not to attend. Men are encouraged to

KBIC Youth Department – FIELD OF TERROR   October 3rd @ 8:00 pm Ages 8 – 15 Must be at the Niiwin Akeaa Center at 7:30p.  We leave at 7:45p   Please dress appropriately for the weather LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE Call 353-4643 to sign up.

The October meeting of the Houghton-Keweenaw Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will be held on Tuesday. October 6th at Gino’s restaurant in Hancock. The business meeting will begin at 12:30 pm, followed by a buffet lunch.  The guest speaker will be Joel Aslala, Calumet School District Superintendent.  All members are encouraged to attend. Contact person – Steven Karpiak  482-8455

Spaghetti Squash   Baraga County Residents are invited to join Dale Schmeisser, RDN to learn about spaghetti squash October 7th, 2026 5:00 PM Ojibwa Seniors Free of Charge & All are Welcome   Registration Required 906-353-4540

Better Together will meet on Thursday, October 8 at 9:30 at Zion Lutheran Church on 400 Ingot Street in Hancock.  The speaker will be Duffy Lepisto, and she will share touching stories about ministering to the people in Mexico over the past year. Special music will be provided by Carol Jones of Calumet.  All area women are invited to attend this fun and inspiring event. A brunch will be served and there is a suggested donation of $10. All proceeds over the cost of the event will be donated to local charities. To reserve a spot please call Barb Worrall

Breakwater Federal Credit Union is returning to Michigan Tech on Thursday, October 8, 2026, for the second workshop in an ongoing financial education series designed to help students feel more confident building their financial future.   The upcoming workshop, “Credit & Your Financial Future,” will focus on establishing credit, understanding the factors that affect credit reports and scores, and using credit responsibly to build a strong financial foundation. The goal is to help students understand how to build and maintain a strong credit history, which can play an important role in future financial decisions, from renting an apartment or purchasing

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Walk October 9th, 2026 @ 11 AM   The walk will start behind Tribal Police and continue along the restoration trail behind the PowWow Grounds.   Transportation provided back to the start   Call/Text 906-201-4168 for More Information

KBIC Youth Department MOVIE NIGHT – Toy Story 5   Friday, October 9th – Starts at 6:00pm Niiwin Akeaa Center, Baraga   FREE ADMISSION AND CONCESSIONS FOR PURCHASE For questions call 353-4643    

KBIC Youth Department – HULKKONEN’S ZOMBIE SHOOT (Limited spots available) Saturday, October 10th @ 8:30pm For ages 8 – 15 Dress for the weather Must be a the Niiwin Akeaa Center for 7:45p, we leave at 8:00p Call to sign Up 353-4643  

GITIGE he/she gardens   VOLUNTEER WITH US Debweyendan Believe in it People’s Gardens Saturdays:  9 am – Noon   2026 Season Dates 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 Johnson at 906-524-5757 ext. 4242 or Karena Schmidt

MANOOMIN CAMP October 10th, from 9:00a – 3:00p Teaching Facility, 16037 Brewery Road   Join us for a one day family-friendly wild rice processing workshop.

Customer Appreciation Day Last Farmers Market …Saturday Oct. 10th, at Meadowbrook Arena, 9:00 am – 12: 00 pm Cider and Donuts Come and join us, we appreciate your support

Omega House Fall Concert Fundraiser   Saturday, October 10th @ 7 PM The Calumet Theatre – Tickets call 337-2610 or calumettheatre.com/events/event   Back by Popular Demand “The Hype!” Ultimate 80’s Glam Rock Experience

Harvest Moon Night Market Returns October 11 with More Whimsy, Art, and Music! Last year’s breakout event, Harvest Moon Night Market, returns to Downtown Calumet on Sunday, October 11 from 4–9 PM, bringing an expanded evening of art, music, film, and autumn enchantment. This year’s event will fill the Calumet Greenspace, Open Space Gallery, and The Calumet Theatre Ballroom, creating a larger, more immersive experience for visitors of all ages.   Guests are invited to wander through a vibrant mix of indoor and outdoor vendor booths featuring local artists, authors, herbalists, farmers, bakers, and makers. Vendor Alley is growing this

It’s Time to Register for Coat the Copper Country   If you or your family could use a helping hand with winter wear this year, we re here to help!   Registration is now open for this year’s Coat the Copper County program!   Pick up Dates: Saturday, October 24th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm The Salvation Army, Hancock   Saturday, October 31st from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm Sacred Heart Church Hall, L’Anse  

The American Red Cross of Wisconsin and the Western Upper Peninsula Community Organizations Active in Disaster (WUPCOAD), are inviting residents, organizations, and community partners to attend a free community disaster shelter training on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT at Right Start Up, located at the Hancock Community Hub, 417 Quincy St. in Hancock.   Led by experienced Red Cross disaster volunteers and local response partners, the training combines classroom instruction and hands-on learning to prepare participants to support their communities when disasters strike. Attendees will gain the skills and confidence needed to strengthen local disaster

BLOOD DRIVE Friday, Oct. 16th 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. L’Anse Methodist Church Walk-ins are very welcome! Please consider giving the gift of life. All blood donations remain in our UP hospitals.

It’s Time to Register for Coat the Copper Country   If you or your family could use a helping hand with winter wear this year, we re here to help!   Registration is now open for this year’s Coat the Copper County program!   Pick up Dates: Saturday, October 17th from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm CLK Multipurpose Room, Calumet   Friday, October 23rd from 4:00 pm – 7:00pm Saturday, October 24th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm The Salvation Army, Hancock   Saturday, October 31st from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm Sacred Heart Church Hall, L’Anse    

The Hancock Community Hub is hosting a Community Closet Sale on Saturday, October 17, from 10 am to 1 pm in the Community Room, and we need your help to make it a success! Donate your clean, gently used items: Clothing Household & kitchen Books Toys & games Décor & linens Seasonal & holiday items Drop-off item between 9 am to 10 pm Monday, October 12 through Friday, October 16,at the Holland St. West accessible entrance. Gently used items only, please. Shop: Saturday, October 17, 10 am to 1 pm, Community Room. Every dollar raised helps maintain the Hub’s building

Join us on October 17th from 1–5 pm for a non-partisan day of local music, comedy, voter information, and festivities at Copper Country Rock the Vote! When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 1–5 pm Where: Hancock Quincy Green (Quincy St., Hancock, MI) Join us as we celebrate civic duty and the active practice of democracy in our communities for ‘Copper Country Rock the Vote!’ down at the Quincy Green in Hancock! We’ll have voter education and information, community organizations, food trucks, and live music acts! It’s the perfect pre-Treat Street event–we hope to see you there! This event is co-sponsored by

Downtown Houghton Hosts the 17th Annual Treat Street on October 17 Downtown Houghton invites families, friends, and Halloween fans of all ages to join us on the 17th for the 17th annual Treat Street. Costumes are encouraged, and trick or treaters can visit participating businesses and organizations up and down Shelden Avenue. Trick or treating runs from 6 – 8 p.m. and may start anywhere along Shelden Avenue. Businesses will be ready with candy and treats throughout the district. Please note the original time of 4-6 p.m. has been adjusted to 6 p.m. for smoother traffic flow. We ask that

Please join us at the Orpheum, Hancock (5th & Elm), or by ZOOM for these two candidate forums. ZOOM link is   https://tinyurl.com/20261020CandidateForum The contested Houghton City Council race will run from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be a 15-minute break, and then from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., the forum for the contested Hancock City Council race will be held. Each candidate will have 1 minute for opening and closing remarks and 1 minute to respond to each question. The candidates were provided with potential questions we may ask; no audience questions will be accepted.

Ojibwa Community Library – LITTLE READERS!   Join us to read about a Fall forest adventure with Squirrel and friends!   Wednesday, October 21st from 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm   Crafts, snacks, and book giveaways!

Baraga County Shelter Home Purple Warrior Celebration   Thursday, October 22nd from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Whirl-I-Gig, L’Anse Dinner Tickets – $25 per person   Celebrate the incredible strength & resilience of domestic violence survivors!   Live Music by Tom Katalin, Buffet Dinner, Cash & Basket Raffles   For more info, call 906-524-7079   Proceeds to support services for survivors & their children

KBIC – BRAIN TANNING Everyone is Welcome   October 23, 24, 25th from 9am – 5pm Stop by at anytime.   KBIC Teaching Facility, 16037 Brewery Road, L’Anse, MI Rebecca Genschow 353-6623.

It’s Time to Register for Coat the Copper Country   If you or your family could use a helping hand with winter wear this year, we re here to help!   Registration is now open for this year’s Coat the Copper County program!   Pick up Dates: Friday, October 23rd from 4:00 pm – 7:00pm Saturday, October 24th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm The Salvation Army, Hancock   Saturday, October 31st from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm Sacred Heart Church Hall, L’Anse    

GITIGE he/she gardens   VOLUNTEER WITH US Debweyendan Believe in it People’s Gardens Saturdays:  9 am – Noon   2026 Season Dates October 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 Johnson at 906-524-5757 ext. 4242 or Karena Schmidt at 906-337-2079.

KBIC – BRAIN TANNING Everyone is Welcome   October 23, 24, 25th from 9am – 5pm Stop by at anytime.   KBIC Teaching Facility, 16037 Brewery Road, L’Anse, MI Rebecca Genschow 353-6623.

New & Used, Home & Holiday Decor Sale Plus Bake Sale   Saturday, October 24th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 42905 Wilson Memorial Drive, Chassell

HOUGHTON AND HANCOCK At 11:00 am on October 24, World Polio Day, the Rotary Clubs of Houghton and Hancock, along the Houghton and Hancock High School Interact Clubs and community members throughout the nation, will join forces with thousands of Rotary members across eleven states and two countries in the World’s Largest Polio Walk, a coordinated effort to raise awareness and support the global fight to end polio. As part of this initiative, thousands of Rotary club members, friends and families are expected to participate by organizing and joining walks in their local communities. The Houghton – Hancock area event

79th Annual Fall Festival Bazaar, Bake Sale, Tea & Trunk or Treat Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 Noon – 3pm Includes:  Bake Sale, Tea Table, Crafts/Used Books, White Elephant Table Funds raised go towards local missions.  We are “Alive in Christ!’   SS Peter & Paul Lutheran Church Dorcas Society / LWML 1010 Madeleine Street (off Sharon Avenue) Houghton, MI  

Potato Festival Eat, Drink, Be Spuddy – Who will be crowned Potato Royalty?   October 24th, from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm 105 Huron Street, Downtown Houghton   The Biggest Potato, Celebration of the Year! Potatoes Games Exhibits Free Kid’s Crafts – 12p – 4p at The Carnegie   With Live Music by Bees! Bees! Bees! Bees! Bees! Bees! and Daryn Reece

KBIC – BRAIN TANNING Everyone is Welcome   October 23, 24, 25th from 9am – 5pm Stop by at anytime.   KBIC Teaching Facility, 16037 Brewery Road, L’Anse, MI Rebecca Genschow 353-6623.

KBIC Survivor Support Services and Programs and KBIC Behavioral Health CONVERSATION & CRAFTS   Tuesday, October 27, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Ojibwa Senior Citizens, Baraga   Take a breather with us.  Drop by for a relaxed, creative get -together where you can try a guided craft, meet local mental health professionals in a causal space, and just unwind.

Feeding America West Michigan 2026 mobile food pantry distribution Location:  Sacred Heart Church Calumet Category:  Free Community Event Description: A free drive through event at Sacred Heart Church Calumet serving up to 320 households with fresh produce, dairy, grains and other staple food items.  No appointments; no payments; no income verification required. Watch for signs on US 41 and Lake Linden Ave. in Laurium to follow entry and exit of the drive through event.  Volunteers will help direct you and place your food box into your vehicle. Contact:  Jared Howard, President CLK Council of Churches Email:  clkcouncil@gmail.com Phone:  906-337-2400 (2026 Dates:  October 28/Wednesday;

L’Anse Area Schools Indian Education Parent Advisory Committee Meeting Families:  Bring Questions, concerns, and ideas to our next.   Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Zeba Hall 5:00 pm Pizza, Salad, and Water will be provided

Senior Life Solutions OPEN HOUSE Open to the public * tour the space * Meet our newest therapist Thursday, October 29th from 1 pm – 3 pm Senior Life Solutions Department, 18341 US Hwy 41, L’Anse, MI 524-3211   Join us to learn more about Senior Life Solutions and meet our newest therapist, Amanda Kaczmarek.  Explore how the program works with older adults to treat depression and anxiety.  You will have the opportunity to participate in “mock” therapy sessions in a group setting.

It’s Time to Register for Coat the Copper Country   If you or your family could use a helping hand with winter wear this year, we re here to help!   Registration is now open for this year’s Coat the Copper County program!   Pick up Dates: Saturday, October 31st from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm Sacred Heart Church Hall, L’Anse  

KBIC Youth Department – HALLOWEEN PARTY   October 31st, 12:00 – 2:00 pm Niiwin Akeaa Center, Baraga   Join us for food, games, and a costume contest For questions:  Call  353-4643

UP Wild Wilderness Walk – “Honoring All Saints Day” Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Lakeview Cemetery, Calumet (Gather at the pavilion near the entrance to the cemetery) 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. No religious affiliation is necessary. Everyone is welcome!

Trunk or Treat hosted by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Chassell Volunteer Fire & Rescue Saturday, October 31st from 4:30 p – 6:00 p at the Chassell Centennial Park & Pavilion   Cars / Candy / Community Complimentary hot dogs, chili, hot cocoa (while supplies last)    

Chassell Lions Club Halloween Party Saturday, October 31st 6 pm @ Chassell VFW