Red Jacket Readers Book Club
Join the Red Jacket Readers as we discuss Copper Divide. The book club is open to everyone!
“Engine Inside” Viewing
The Engine Inside (81 minutes) follows the lives of six individuals from around the globe who have devoted themselves to a simple, age-old machine – the bicycle.
Sherman Township Fire and Rescue Dept. Community Breakfast
It's a great opportunity to enjoy a delicious breakfast and show your appreciation for the Sherman Township Fire and Rescue Department!
Spring into Summer
The cities of Houghton and Hancock, the Hancock Business Association, and the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce are proud to present our first-ever “Spring into Summer” event.
Gay Fire Department Auxiliary Spring Meeting
The Auxiliary raises funds for the fire department through their bi-weekly Gay Sale and Bazaar held throughout the summer on Saturdays.
Locavore Festival
The Houghton farmers market season kicks off with live music, farm animals, and all things local.
Keweenaw Pridefest
LGBTQ+ pride event Keweenaw Pridefest is returning for a second year at Hancock Beach,
Annual Potluck and Meeting (Friends of the Calumet Public Library)
The Friends of the Calumet Public Library accomplished much this year, and we’re ready to celebrate! In addition to the election of this year’s board members, the annual meeting will recap programs and acquisitions, and will help chart the course for another year.
Sue Leaf Author Talk and Book Signing
In Impermanence, author Sue Leaf explores the natural and human histories that make the South Shore what it is, from the gritty port city of Superior, WI to the shipping locks at Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
CPL Used Book Sale
Sponsored by the Friends of the Calumet Public Library, the used book sale is the organization’s annual fundraiser.
Copper Shores Community Picnic
The event will include food, activities, a nonprofit vendor expo, raffle prizes and more. All activities, games, and lunch, are free and open to the public.
Ten Habits for Healthy Brains
Brian Rendel, counseling and community health program director of the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation, will speak on 10 Habits for Healthy Brains.
Peter Wolfe NCTA Chapter General Meeting
Join the Peter Wolfe Chapter of the North Country Trail Association for a meet and greet, short meeting, and guest speaker presenting “A Relationship with the North Country Trail.”
Mobile Food Pantry
A Feeding America West Michigan mobile food pantry is coming back to Ontonagon on April 3, 2024.
Puppy Parade
This event is designed to bring awareness to sexual assault and the resources available to victims in Michigan’s Copper Country.
Mushroom Workshop
Join Zack Osborne for this Earth Day event at the Portage Lake District Library.
Climate Sisu
This 55-minute film takes the viewer on a journey through Michigan in search of community knowledge about climate action, resilience, adaptation, and education.
Community Grief Support Group
This program of Omega House is open to anyone who wants to process grief together.
Plants of the Keweenaw
-Naturalist Alex Graeff will present “‘Interesting’ Flora and Natural Communities of the Keweenaw.”
Student Art Exhibition Reception
Join students from across campus at the exhibition of their artworks.
Why Native Plants?
Marcia Goodrich will discuss the value of native plants, focusing on their critical role in America's ecosystems and the benefits they bring to homeowners and communities.
Celebrate the UP!
Join UPEC for a FREE event packed with fascinating talks, Ojibwe storytelling, live music, and a chance to meet fellow nature lovers!
Finlandia Foundation Community Celelbration
It will be the first opportunity for the majority of FFN trustees to visit the properties that the volunteer board of directors voted unanimously to assume responsibility for with the 2023 closing of Finlandia University.
Mobile Food Pantry
A Feeding America West Michigan mobile food pantry is coming back to Ontonagon on April 3, 2024.
Type 1 Diabetes Support Group
We understand the challenges of managing Type 1 Diabetes, and we hope to provide a safe and supportive space for you.
Native Plant Symposium
Naturalist and television host David Mizejewski of the National Wildlife Federation will deliver the keynote address at the Seventh Annual Keweenaw Native Plant Symposium.
Community Grief Support Group
This program of Omega House is open to anyone who wants to process grief together.
Red Jacket Readers Book Club
Join the Red Jacket Readers as we discuss We Kept Our Towns Going. The book club is open to everyone!
Art for Peace Project
Join artists Miriam Pickens and Lindsey Heiden in making creative silk screen prints.
YAF hosts Yeonmi Park
The Young Americans for Freedom will host Yeonmi Park, human rights activist and TED Speaker, who grew up in a punishing society devoted to the worship of Kim Jong-Il.
Forum: Finnish Folk School in the Keweenaw
Learn about folk schooling history and philosophies from Clare Zuraw, director of Hancock’s Finnish American Folk School.
Equal Pay Day
The League of Women Voters is raising awareness about the gender pay gap with a cookie giveaway and informational event at Michigan Tech on March 12th.
Why Native?
Marcia Goodrich will discuss the value of native plants, focusing on their critical role in America's ecosystems and the benefits they bring to homeowners and communities.
Mobile Food Pantry
A Feeding America West Michigan mobile food pantry is coming back to Ontonagon for March 2024.
Houghton Keweenaw Child Advocacy Center Ribbon Cutting
The ribbon-cutting ceremony serves as an opportunity for community members to learn more about the Houghton Keweenaw CAC, honor the achievements of the multidisciplinary team, as well as officially welcome the Houghton Keweenaw CAC to the community.
National Sauna Week in the Keweenaw
Relax and free your mind with a Finnish tradition dating back 2,000+ years.
Jibba Jabba rail jam returns
Don’t miss Jibba Jabba, a professional snowboarding event in downtown Houghton.
“Third Thursday” Grief Support Meeting
You are welcome to participate in the Omega House's Third Thursday Community Grief Support Group. There will be options to participate in person or online/by phone.
Four Pillars of Wellness Program
At the next meeting of the Mental Health Support Group – Keweenaw Area, Dr. Geoff Harrison, a retired family practice physician from Houghton, will speak on Four Pillars of Wellness: Physician, Psychological, Social and Spiritual.
1 Million Cups
Empowering local entrepreneurs through community, collaboration, and coffee.
Friends of the Calumet Public Library
Are you looking for a way to become involved in your community? How about joining the Friends of the Calumet Public Library?