Western UP Events

Houghton’s first-ever Upper Peninsula Accessibility Summit (UPAS) takes place this week at Michigan Technological University (MTU). The event brings together advocates, community leaders, and innovators to address accessibility challenges in the Keweenaw and more broadly, Northern Michigan, focusing on rural and recreational areas.   UPAS is Thursday, Sept. 26 from 9am to 4pm and Friday, Sept. 27 from 9am to 2pm at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts at MTU in Houghton, MI. The summit will create a safe space for all to come together and share ideas and listen to stories of accessibility advocates. UPAS will create actionable

Baraga County Farmers Market Meadowbrook Park, Division Street, L’Anse Saturdays 9am – 12pm from June 15th to October 12th Wednesdays 3pm – 5:30pm from July 3rd to October 9th

Calumet Farmers Market Every Saturday from June 15th to October 12th Agassiz Park, Calumet, MI 10:00 am to 2:00pm

Spaghetti Fundraiser   Baraga American Legion 4-6pm, September 28th $10 Donation per person, includes spaghetti, salad, bread   Silent Auction & Baked Goods Music by Double Shot   Put on by American Legion Riders and Friends, Donations to Moria Pantti

Omega House Fall Concert Fundraiser September 28th at 7:00pm A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts Michigan Tech University $20 General Public $20 Students Tickets (906) 487-1906 events.mtu.edu

Calumet Art Center Classes and Events   Get Your “Crow On”   September 29th from 11am to 2pm   Cost $35.00

Alfred Erickson American Legion Post 186                   Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser        Sunday,  September 29 2024        @ the Post Home             1308 Quincy Street, Hancock Serving from 12 noon – 4 pm Donation $10 Curbside pickup only We ask people to enter from birch street and exit onto Quincy st.  Watch for our people directing traffic.  Food will be delivered to your car.  Tickets can be purchased from Legion members or at the event.  The sauce is scratch made by our veteran members from a recipe we have been using for decades.  Served with fresh French bread, coleslaw and a cookie.  Please support

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!    

Houghton Farmers Market Every Tuesday from June 11th to October 8th Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, MI 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The Kids Consignment Sale (Shop, consign, Volunteer) Pregnant/New Mom/Teacher October 2nd through 4th from 10am – 8pm October 5th from 9am – 4pm SATURDAY SALE DAY!   Copper Country Mall, Houghton