Western UP Events

Keweenaw Bay and Beyond – Baraga County Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learn Wednesday, March 12 from 11:30 to 1:00 ~ Complimentary lunch will be provided. Chamber conference Room, 1 N. Main, L’Anse, MI Contact the Chamber ()906) 353-8808 for more information.   Understanding the balance sheet and profit and loss statement is crucial for any business owner,.  Here’s a quick overview of what will be covered:   Basic Business Financial Statements: Learn the fundamental financial documents that every business should maintain.   Balance Sheet:  Understand what a balance sheet is, how to create one, and what it tells you

Knights of Columbus 2934 is having a Fish Fry every Friday during Lent   Fish Fry Dates : March 14th, March 21st, March 28th, 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

“What’s the Rush?” Video Presentation A special video presentation featuring Doug Tallamy, a leading voice in the natural landscaping movement, begins at 6 p.m. Friday, March 14, at the Michigan Tech Forestry Building. He will discuss how small changes in your yard can have a huge impact on biodiversity. By creating native habitat, you can help restore nature while experiencing the joy and fulfillment of connecting with the world around you. The presentation includes practical steps to create habitat and support wildlife and a live Q&A with local experts to answer your native planting questions. Free handouts with the best native trees and plants for your

Loaded Baked Potato Luncheon at Calumet United Methodist Church Everyone is invited to enjoy loaded baked potatoes with all the fixings on Saturday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Calumet United Methodist Church. Lunch includes dessert and coleslaw, and takeout is available. Cost is $10. The church is located at 57235 Calumet Ave.

Nature Prayer Service Sunday, March 16 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew * The Chapel of St. Matthew is in Hancock, MI on the former campus of Finlandia University. The Nature Prayer Services are opportunities to connect with God, nature, and each other in a relaxed setting. Each service has a leader who will guide the service with prayers, readings, and reflection. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event. Nature Prayer Service Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew * The Chapel of St. Matthew is in Hancock, MI on the former campus of Finlandia University. Lanni Lantto from UP Wild (Marquette) will be leading the Nature Prayer Service. The Nature Prayer Services are opportunities to connect with God, nature, and each other in a relaxed setting. Each service has a leader who will guide the service with prayers, readings, and reflection. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

March 16th (at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chassell)  from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. The menu will be spaghetti with all the trimmings including fruit. Please tell all your friends and neighbors about it if you get a chance.  Meals will be served inside and take outs are also available. We encourage eating inside in Fellowship Hall so that you can meet your neighbors and other community members.

Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting: Tuesday,  March 18th,  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.

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community & Victim Services & Programs invites you to our March Two-Spirit Circle   MOVIE NIGHT at the KBOCC Mino Bimaadiziwin Student Center   Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 5 to 7pm   Bring your favorite Chips and Dips to share with the group! Please contact Jessica at 906-353-4592 to ask questions or register!

Twenty businesses from the Lake Gogebic area have partnered up to host the 2nd annual YOOPER POKER RUN which starts March 20 and runs through March 22nd at 9 p.m. EST. The event is a benefit for the local area grooming clubs which work all year round to make sure that visitors and guests have the very best trails in the country. $10 gets you in on the event and your chance to win $$ and prizes and a free t-shirt if you visit 10 or more businesses. First place is $1000, 2nd place is $500 and third place is