December 26

• Candle Light Luminary Trail, 6-8 p.m. Hancock Driving Park Recreation Area. The Hancock Trails Club will host its annual post-Christmas Candle Luminary Trail. Don’t miss the most magical two hours of the winter season at Maasto Hiihto when the 2km St. Urho’s Trail is lit for its entire length. All are welcome – skiers (classic style), snowshoers, snow bikers, and walkers. We want to encourage everyone, including families with small children, to join us. If the snow doesn’t build by then, the luminaries will still be out for walkers to enjoy. There is no charge, although a donation is suggested to keep the tradition going. The event starts at the Four Season Chalet at the Hancock Recreation Area (Driving Park). The club will provide hot chocolate and guests are encouraged to bring treats to share.

December 27

• Hancock Cold Season Tori, 9 a.m. – noon. The Hancock Winter Tori is held at the HOCO, with fresh produce, bakes goods and handmade gifts.

December 29

• School’s Out Movie, noon – 2 p.m. Portage Lake District Library, Houghton. Kids are invited to the Portage Lake District Library to enjoy the film The Bad Guys.

December 30

• School’s Out – Paper Airplanes, noon – 2 p.m. Portage Lake District Library, Houghton. Kids are invited to the Portage Lake District Library to experiment with paper airplanes.

December 31 (New Year’s Eve)

• Little Chook Drop, 5:30 – 6 p.m. Houghton Downtown Pier. Kids crafts, baked goods sale

• Lantern lit snowshoe/walk. 6:30 -8:30 p.m. L’Anse Township Trails. Admission is free. Warm yourself near the bonfire and enjoy some hot chocolate and roast a marshmallow. Things you may want to bring: Snowshoes, Yaktrax, head lamp, or flashlight. Sponsored by Baraga County Trails in Motion.

• Houghton New Year’s Eve Chook Drop, 9:30 – 10 p.m., Houghton Waterfront Pier.

January 2

• L’Anse Blood Drive, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. L’Anse United Methodist Church, 304 Bendry St. Walk-ins welcome.

• Neighbor’s Table Community Meal, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church, Calumet. The monthly Neighbor’s table is free and open to all. Take outs available between 6:30 and 7 p.m.

• Free Soup Supper — Pelkie, 6 p.m. Mission United Church in Pelkie invites the public to a free chili soup supper. Breads, desserts and beverages will be served.

January 3

• Hancock Cold Season Tori, 9 a.m. – noon. The Hancock Winter Tori is held at the HOCO, with fresh produce, bakes goods and handmade gifts.