Western UP Events

Hancock Tori & Farmers Market Every Thursday from June 13th to October 10th Quincy Green, Hancock, MI 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Boo On the Bay   Friday, October 11, 4pm – 6pm   Trick or Treating in Downtown L’Anse Cider * Horse Drawn Wagon Rides * Inflatables   Northern Witches Performance 4:45pm and 5:15pm   FREE EVENT Sponsored by the L’Anse Downtown Development Authority    

End of Summer Beach Clean Up October 12, 2024   last Beach Clean Up Event of the Summer 2024 Season Meet at L’Anse Waterfront Park for 9:00 am   For more information contact:  Zena Huhta, Lake Superior Program Coordinator, KBIC Natural Resources Department:  906-524-4242

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

Trout Unlimited volunteer event On October 14th.   Location:   Lower Dam removal project on the East Branch of the Ontonagon River near Kenton, MI Volunteers will be working to restore riparian areas that were recently disturbed by dam removal construction work. When: Monday, October 14th (Indigenous Peoples Day) 10am – 2pm Who: TU staff, partners, volunteers Where: 46.45435, -88.78332    Google map link here. What: Planting 570 native plant plugs, 10 shrubs, some potted white pine trees –  plus some activities that may include a stream insect search, fly fishing, breakfast/lunch, etc. For more information, and to register for the event, please use the following

Three local gardeners will discuss their battles with invasive plants at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, before the regular Keweenaw Wild Ones meeting on Zoom. In “Vinca Wars,” Tom Oliver, Danna Olsen and Marcia Goodrich will describe the techniques they use to rid their yards of creeping myrtle, also known as vinca or periwinkle. A link to the meeting is available at keweenaw.wildones.org. Everyone is welcome.

Soup Supper Free of Charge   Wednesday, October 16 from 4:00-6:00 PM Holy Cross Lutheran Church 211 State St., Baraga

Business after Hours   Wednesday, October 16th, Open house starts at 5:30 pm Carla’s Bears Den Bar & Grill Located in the Three Lakes, Michigamme Area   Enjoy networking in a relaxed atmosphere.  Complimentary hors’doeuvers provided.  Cash bar available.  Chances to win door prizes. Public is encouraged to attend.

Copper Shores Outreach & Education is hosting free QPR Training on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Portage Lake District Library. The event is free, will last about 90 minutes and is open to anyone in the community over the age of 16.   “Those who complete the training will be able to recognize warning signs of suicide, know how to offer hope, and know how to get help and potentially save a life,” Copper Shores Outreach & Education Prevention Coordinator Lisa Simpson said.   About QPR The training is called Question, Persuade, and Refer