Western UP Events

Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting: Tuesday,  APRIL 29th, 2025 @ 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.

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

Join the Gay VFD Auxiliary for their Spring Festival Craft Show, May 3rd from 10 AM – 3PM at the Gay Community Hall , 8878 Second Street, Gay, Michigan. We have a great line-up of crafters for this show. Items ranging from photography, glasswork, wood, leather, painting, copper, crochet, knitting and more. Bring your phone or camera for a special feature:  A miniature cow named “Oppie” will be joining us for a photo opportunity for the kids.  Come join in the fun and pick up a gift for Mother’s Day or any other special occasion.  East Fork Pasties and a

Keweenaw Lions Club will hold their annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Sunday, May 4th. Dine-in with carryout available, at the Mohawk School from 11:00 to 2:00. Same cost, $12 per meal includes spaghetti, garlic bread, cole slaw and baked goods. Limited to 300 tickets, which are available from Keweenaw Lions Club members or by calling Marty & Syd at 289-4306 or Brian at 370-1454. Any extra tickets will be available at the door. Win big money,  50/50 raffle! 100% of proceeds benefit local charities. If you are unable to attend the dinner but would like to make a donation, please

Monthly meeting of the Keweenaw ATV Club will be held on May 5th, 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 need to set a date for our summer picnic. We will need volunteers to collect prizes for the picnic.  We really appreciate all those volunteers who help us out. All members, old and new, welcome.

Is It Really Recycled? Hosted by: Copper Country Recycling Initiative (CCRI) Date & Time: May 7th | Doors open at 6:30 PM | Presentation begins at 7:00 PM Location: Orpheum Theater – 426 Quincy St Hancock, MI 49930 Event Description: Have you ever wondered what actually happens to your recyclables after they leave the curb? Join Copper Country Recycling Initiative (CCRI) for an eye-opening community presentation. The evening will kick off with CCRI Executive Director Jonathon Nagel, who will provide a brief overview of the current state of recycling in the Copper Country. Our featured speaker, Josh Wales, Materials Management

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  

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

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