Western UP Events

Knights of Columbus 2934 is having a Fish Fry every Friday during Lent   Fish Fry Dates : April 4th and 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

Hancock Community Hub Hosts Free Spring Family Dance on April 4   The Hancock Community Hub invites families to celebrate the arrival of spring at its Aloha! Spring Family Dance on Friday, April 4, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Hancock Community Hub Gym. This free community event is open to all ages and will feature an evening of dancing, fun competitions, kids’ activities, and delicious desserts and refreshments.   After a long and snowy Upper Peninsula winter, it’s time to celebrate the arrival of spring!  Families are invited to leave the cold behind and enter a tropical paradise

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

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 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.

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    

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

Gentle Yoga Class   Join Roxanne for Gentle Yoga for all Levels Saturday, April 12, at 10:00 am Baraga County Chamber conference Room 1 N. Main Street, L’Anse, MI  49946

BARAGA COUNTY SPRING FLING 2025   Families are invited to join in the fun of the 2025 Baraga County Spring Fling Resource Fair. Spring Fling is a FREE, fun, family event for families in Baraga County with giveaways, activities, games and information from over 15 community organizations. Mark your calendars for April 12, 2025, and head to the Niiwin Akeaa Campus Gym from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to play games, receive FREE giveaways and discover the various organizations making a difference in the area.   “We are excited to host this resource fair as part of our continued dedication

Exploring Tarot and Reading for Yourself   April 12th from 12:00p – 2:00p Baraga County Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 1 N. Main Street, L’Anse

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners and Administration invite all residents to attend a Special Meeting on April 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., located at 401 East Houghton Avenue, 3rd Floor Circuit Court, Houghton, MI 49931, to learn about the designs under consideration for the construction of a new county jail. If approved by the County Board, there will be a proposed millage request to fund the construction of the selected design. The current jail facility is outdated, overcrowded, and no longer meets state compliance standards or the needs of the county. The proposed millage would provide funding for a

2025 Puppy Parade is April 17 Copper Shores Victim Support is asking the community to save the date for the fifth annual Puppy Parade. The event is Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Puppy Parade will be held in downtown Hancock, starting at Quincy Green.   Held annually during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Puppy Parade is a community awareness event and solidarity walk for survivors of sexual assault. Attendees will have to opportunity to gather on Quincy Lawn with their furry friends before the walk and speak to Copper Shores Victim Advocates, as well as several local agencies

Let’s Eat Free Community Meal from 4:00pm to 5:30pm It’s provided and prepared by the Michigan Tech unit of Circle K and served with the help of the Sigma Rho fraternity of Chassell. Additional funding was also provided by DP Construction which is also based in Chassell. Our thanks go out to all of these folks. The menu Circle K is planning is chicken and cheese quesadillas with corn and apples as well as a dessert. Enjoy!   For this meal and all Let’s Eat Community Meals it’ll be good to keep in mind that they were originally started to provide a tasty and