Western UP Events

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.

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 Houghton High School Drama Club will present “Murder Runs In The Family” Friday and Saturday, November 8th and 9th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, November 10th at 2:00 PM. Performances will be presented in the Houghton High School Alumni Auditorium. Director David Crowley says the play is the story of an eccentric group of family members who gather for the reading of the patriarch’s will, each bringing with them a copy of their own fake will. Before any of the wills can be substituted for the real one, though, people start getting murdered.  Throw in the requisite stormy night,

VETERANS HEALTH FAIR   Foucault-Funke American Legion, Post 444 Baraga, MI. Saturday, 09 NOV 2024, 1200-1700 (1-5PM)   FREE TO:  VETERANS, Family/Caregivers, Active Duty, Delayed Entry Program, ROTC/JROTC   **NO APPOINTMENT, DD-214, or Military ID NECESSARY**   Blood pressure/vital sign/oxygen saturation/blood sugar/weight 9BMI) screening, Med Minder set up (with current med list), Primary Care, Nursing, Social Worker, and diabetes Ed. recommendations, and assistance with VA enrollment and paperwork.   Free Soup & Sandwich lunch for Veterans & Families provided by:  Baraga Fire Dept. Aux.   ****Baraga County Veterans Service Officer, Representatives from VA and various Community agencies will be available****

The Houghton High School Drama Club will present “Murder Runs In The Family” Friday and Saturday, November 8th and 9th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, November 10th at 2:00 PM. Performances will be presented in the Houghton High School Alumni Auditorium. Director David Crowley says the play is the story of an eccentric group of family members who gather for the reading of the patriarch’s will, each bringing with them a copy of their own fake will. Before any of the wills can be substituted for the real one, though, people start getting murdered.  Throw in the requisite stormy night,

The Houghton High School Drama Club will present “Murder Runs In The Family” Friday and Saturday, November 8th and 9th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, November 10th at 2:00 PM. Performances will be presented in the Houghton High School Alumni Auditorium. Director David Crowley says the play is the story of an eccentric group of family members who gather for the reading of the patriarch’s will, each bringing with them a copy of their own fake will. Before any of the wills can be substituted for the real one, though, people start getting murdered.  Throw in the requisite stormy night,

BLOOD DRIVE Thank a veteran for their service and help a community member by donating blood.  The Chassell Post 6507 VFW and Auxiliary will be hosting a blood drive on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024 from 3pm-6pm.  Appointments are available by calling 906-449-1450, but walk-ins are welcome.     All blood donated through the UP Regional Blood Center stays in the Upper Peninsula and helps patients in need at one of the 13 UP hospitals.  One donation can save up to 3 lives, and there is an urgent need for all blood types!  All donors will be entered into a drawing to win $50 in Keweenaw Cash that can be used at any of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce participating businesses. More info/tips about donating: —eat a decent meal and drink lots of fluids before donating —it should be at least 8 weeks since your last donation —donors need to be at least 17 yrs old (or 16 with written parental consent). –you must weigh at least 110 lbs you should be in general good health and feeling well at the time of donation –you may give blood even if you are on medications (most medications are ok, but if you have any question, you can call the Blood Center at 906-449-1450 to check)

Our November Club Meeting will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on 11/11/2024. 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! 

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College – Anishnaabeg Fashion Show   Date:  Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Place:  Arts & Agriculture Center, 15211 Pelkie Road, Pelkie, MI Time:  5 pm – 7 pm

Hosted by KBIC Victim Services WOMEN’S CIRCLE 2nd Wednesday of the month @ the Baraga Senior Center from 2-3pm 4th Wednesday of the month @ the Zeba Hall from 2-3pm For questions or more information, please contact Shanel LeRue @ 906-353-4592

Hunters’ Stew Supper   Herman Hall Saturday, November 16th from 4p – 8pm   All-You-Care-To-Eat $10 a person Children 5 & Under Free Gift Basket Raffle & 50/.50 LIVE MUSIC – Sponsored by the Herman Historical Society

The Zion Lutheran Church on the corner of Skanee and Roland Lake Roads in Skanee,  has brought back its Community & Hunters Supper by popular demand. All are welcome so please come and join us from 5:00pm – 8:00pm on Saturday November 16th for a Turkey dinner with all the fixings. A $10 donation is appreciated for either a sit down meal or a takeout meal.

Let’s Eat Community Meals is now in its tenth year of operation and we are proud to have served over 25,000 meals in this time.   The meals are always on the second Sunday of the month (at St. Ann’s) in Baraga and on the third Sunday either in  Chassell (at Holy Trinity) or Hancock (at Gloria Dei or Resurrection Church or Lighthouse United) from 4 to 5:30 pm and are free. They are provided by volunteers with sponsorship from a local organization. Each of the 12 months of the year is covered by a different organization.    The next meal is

Soup Supper Free of Charge   Wednesday, November 20 from 4:00-6:00 PM Holy Cross Lutheran Church 211 State St., Baraga