Western UP Events

Please come learn more about the plans under consideration for a new county jail in Houghton County.  Public Educational Meetings to Discuss Jail Plans Hancock When?  Monday April 7, 2025, 6pm-7:45pm Where? 5th and Elm Coffeehouse, 426 Quincy St, Hancock Who’s speaking? Faith Morrison, League of Women Voters of the Copper Country along with the chair of the Houghton County Board of Commissioners, Tom Tikkanen and Sheriff Josh Saaranen.  (There may be an additional commissioner as well, TBD) Who’s sponsoring? The League of Women Voters of the Copper Country Faith Morrison, co-president of the LWVCC, is a member of the large committee

The next KATV Club monthly meeting will be held on April 7th, 2025. It will be held at the Hubbell VFW in Hubbell Mi. At 7:00 P.m. We will discuss old and new projects. We will have maintenance packets ready for those who adopt a section of trail. We really appreciate all those volunteers who help us out. All members old and new welcome.

MI-Trale Monthly Meeting   Our April Monthly Meeting will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on 4/07/2025. 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! 

The Houghton-Keweenaw Chapter of MARSP (Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel) will meet on Tuesday, April 8,  At the Bluffs at !2:30 pm.  The guest speaker will be from MEALS on Wheels and a buffet lunch will be served. All members are encouraged to attend. STK

Baraga County Chamber of Commerce BINGO   Every Second Thursday of each month 6:00 pm – early bird 4:30p   Whirl-I-Gig, 15850 Whirl-I-Gig Road, L’Anse   Win Cash – Low Entry Fee    

“Dollar Bay School’s Kindergarten Registration is now open and our fun Kindergarten Roundup event will be on the afternoon of Friday, April 11th. Anyone with a child who will be 5 on or before September 1st is invited to go to the Dollar Bay School website for more information.”

Knights of Columbus 2934 is having a Fish Fry every Friday during Lent   Fish Fry Dates : April 11th   at St. Ann’s Church Hall, Baraga from 4:30p to 6:30p   Serving:  Fried and/or Baked Cod, French Fries and/or Potato Wedges, Macaroni & Cheese, Coleslaw and Dessert   Cost:  Adults – $15.00 – Children 5-12 $6.00 and Under 5 Free

Baraga County Chamber of Commerce Mix & Mingle and Brown Bay Auction Supporting the Scholarship Fund   Friday, April 11, at 5:30pm L’Anse Golf Club   Enjoy Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres and Wine Tasting featuring Michigan & Alcohol Free Wines   Public is encouraged to participate!   No fee to attend!  Brown bag auction items and enthusiastic bidders are appreciated!   For more information or to donate auction items call the Chamber at 906-353-8808

Saturday  4-12-2025 8am- 12pm the Son’s of the American Legion Alfred Erickson Post 186 Hancock, MI is having g a Pancake breakfast fund raiser. 1308 West Quincy street Hancock, MI Pancakes, Volverths sausage, eggs, orange juice, Nisu Bakery coffee. 8 dollars donation Children 5 and under free Dine in or carry out