Western UP Events

The Lake Linden-Hubbell Public School will hold their annual Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, November 7, 2024.  Middle School and high school students will be dismissed at 11:44 am.  Elementary students will be dismissed at 11:38 am.  Hot lunch will not be served, but breakfast will be.  conferences for students in grades 6-12 are from 12:30 – 3:30 pm, and from 4:30 – 6:30 pm.  Report cards may be picked up in the principal’s office located on the second floor of the high school  No appointment is needed for conferences for students in grades 6-12.  Elementary conferences are made by

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