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July 24
• Houghton High School Alumni Association ‘Canopy Cookout,’ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Festival Foods in Houghton. EnjoybVollwerth Hot Dogs & Pepsi products. Tickets for the August 1st Pancake Breakfast will be available, come join us and see our brand new canopy!
• Historic Finnish Heritage Church Open House, 2 – 8 p.m. Historic Suomi Church, 501 Reservation St. Hancock. Come explore our historic 1889 Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Church Building and learn how we’re restoring this community landmark for generations to come.
• Lake Linden Farmer’s Market, 3 – 6 p.m. Lake Linden Park
• Canal Rock, 6-9 p.m. Porvoo Park, Hancock. Tonight’s free Hancock Canal Rock at Porvoo Park concert features Uncle Pete’s Red Hot Revue. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on, and enjoy.
• Bling Crosby at the Chassell Pavilion. Enjoy country favorites, wild rock tunes, and Bling Crosby original music at a free concert at Chassell Centennial Park.
• Roller Skating at the Gripp. 6 – 9 p.m. The George Gipp Arena will be open for roller skating and roller blading every Friday night this summer from 6-9 pm. Admission is $2/per skater. All ages are welcome! Bring your own gear – rental skates are not available.
July 25
• Beginner Fishing Clinic 1 p.m. Seneca Lake Park. The Calumet-Keweenaw Sportsmen's Club and Keweenaw National Historical Park present two Beginner Fishing Clinics at Keweenaw County's Seneca Lake Park. Sessions run from 9 a.m. until noon, and 1 – 4 p.m. These family-friendly events offer a welcoming introduction to fishing, with all supplies provided. Whether you're hoping to reel in your first catch or want to learn the basics, these clinics are the perfect opportunity. Registration is required – email cksportsmensclub@gmail.com to secure your spot. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian.
• Steam Train Rides, noon – 4 p.m. Houghton County Historical Museum, Lake Linden. Take a ride on the historic steam train at the Houghton County Museum each Saturday between noon and 4 p.m. Adults $6, students $4, ages 3,4 $3, under 3 free.
• L’Anse Farmers Market, 9 a.m. – noon, Meadowbrook Park. The weekly L’Anse Farmers Market features fresh local produce and baked goods at the pavilion at Meadowbrook Park.
• Calumet Farmers Market, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Agassiz Park. The Calumet Farmers Market at Agassiz Park offers fresh produce, baked goods and local crafts.
• Lift Bridge Literary Society Meeting, 12:30 p.m. Portage Lake District Library, Houghton. The Lift Bridge Literary Society will meet at the Portage Lake District Library to discuss books recommended by members. New members are welcome.
July 26
• Central Mine Church Reunion, Central Mine Methodist Church. What began in 1907 as a worship service for people who once lived in Central Mine and left when the mine closed, continues today, 116 years later. This non-denominational service blends a worship experience with a touch of the history. There will be services at 9 and 11 a.m.
Aug. 1
• Pancake Breakfast, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Bonfire Restaurant, Houghton. The Houghton High School Alumni Association will hold its Pancake Breakfast with Silent Pie Auction this year at the Bonfire Restaurant, Montezuma Avenue in Houghton, serving variety of pancakes, Vollwerth sausage, coffee, juice, suggested donation is $10 per adult, while supply lasts. Tickets are available in advance from committee members and at the door. Open to the public.
August 8
• White Pine Mine Reunion, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Registration from 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., at White Pine American Legion. BBQ, Hot dogs and desserts. Side dishes are always appreciated. Call Jim “Cookie” Cook for more information: 715-551-0887.