Western UP Events

Baraga County Holiday Decor Tours   HALLOWEEN outdoor displays must be engaged from 6pm until 9pm from October 21st through October 31st.   CHRISTMAS outdoor displays must be engaged from 6pm until 9pm from December 14th through January 1st.   Share your holiday spirit and passion for decorating by listing your site on the map!  Participate in Halloween, Christmas, or both!  There is no fee to participate and no fee for maps.  Sites listed on the maps will be entered into drawings for Baraga Bucks!    

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is excited to announce a new workshop for parents of children aged 6-to-12 months. Building Blocks is set to take place on Saturday, November 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Alumni Lounge in the Memorial Union Building (MUB) on Michigan Technological University’s campus. Building Blocks is done in partnership with UP Health System – Portage, giving parents the opportunity to get support designed for their infants during these crucial early months.   Join Copper Shores for a morning filled with valuable information and interactive activities led by an experienced team of health professionals. The

American Legion Post 144 POKER TOURNAMENT   November, 2nd Noon Tournament – 1pm Start   American Legion – L’Anse Call:  906-524-7746 to sign up!

Ahmeek Village Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Spaghetti Dinner   Saturday, November 2nd from 12:00p – 6:00p   Ahmeek Village Hall & Fire Station   Carry Out only with Curbside service Spaghetti with homemade meat sauce, garlic bread & Cole Slaw $12.00 (Gluten Free Noodles Available)   Dinner tickets and 50/50 raffle tickets are available from any fire department member, Lassila Insurance on US 41 in Mohawk and the L&L Bar in Calumet.

St. Ann’s Catholic Church Hunters’ Supper Drive Thru Event will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2024, serving 4 – 6 p.m.  Pick up on Lyons Street at the Main Entrance.  Dinner includes Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Bean Casserole, Rutabagas, Coleslaw, Pickled Beets, Rolls, and Assorted Deserts.  Tickets are $15 and are available from St. Ann’s Parishioners, the Parish Office in L’Anse (906-524-6424) or in drive thru line on day of event.

his year’s Canathon collection with run from November 4th through November 30th, with pick up week the first week of December. November 4th to 30th:  Canathon Collections December 2nd to 5th:  Pick-up week December 6th: Canathon Wrap Show (9am on Upper Michigan Today)

The final Fall meeting of the Houghton-Keweenaw Chapter of MARSP (Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel) will be held on Monday, November 4th at the Bonfire in Houghton.  The business meeting will begin at 12:30 pm, followed by a buffet lunch and speaker.  The guest speaker will be Robin Meneguzzo, director of the Keweenaw Community Foundation.  All local members and their guest are encouraged to attend.  Contact person – Steven Karpiak, 482-8455

Reorganization meeting for Baraga County Communities that Care! Will be held: November 4, 2024 1:00 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital conference room

“The Copper Country Beekeeping Club will meet on Tuesday, November 5th, @ 6:30 pm at Carnegie Museum in Houghton. Please use the lower entrance. Our guest speaker, Bernie Driggs, will cover winter beekeeping. Come find out what you can do throughout the winter season for your bees. We will also be joined by Michigan Beekeepers Association District 8 representative Mark Edens! Bring your questions as there will be plenty of time for Q&A and discussion.

The Lake Linden-Hubbell Public School will hold their annual Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, November 7, 2024.  Middle School and high school students will be dismissed at 11:44 am.  Elementary students will be dismissed at 11:38 am.  Hot lunch will not be served, but breakfast will be.  conferences for students in grades 6-12 are from 12:30 – 3:30 pm, and from 4:30 – 6:30 pm.  Report cards may be picked up in the principal’s office located on the second floor of the high school  No appointment is needed for conferences for students in grades 6-12.  Elementary conferences are made by