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February 25 • Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry, noon - 1 p.m. Sacred Heart Church Calumet. A free drive through event at Sacred Heart Church Calumet serving up to 300 households with fresh produce, dairy, grains and other staple food items. No appointments or payments required. Watch for signs on US 41 and Lake Linden Ave. to follow entry and exit of drive through event. • Community Jam Session, Community Jam Session, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Keweenaw Storytelling Center, Calumet. Musicians of all abilities and ages are invited to participate in a community jam session at the ...

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February 23 • Western U.P. Board of Health Meeting, 6 p.m. Hancock. The regular monthly meeting of the Western U.P. Board of Health will be held at 6:00 p.m. (EST) on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Western U.P. Health Department, 540 Depot Street, Hancock, MI 49930. The meeting will also be available to attend via Google Meet. Information on connecting to this meeting can be found on the health department’s website, www.wuphd.org. February 24 • Dinosaur World Live, 6:30 p.m. Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE, winner of the prestigious 2024 Olivier ...

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February 19 • Keweenaw Chamber Lunch and Learn, 11:45 a.m., Bluffs Senior Community. The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce February Lunch and Learn program will feature a presentation about digital marketing. Chamber members are welcome at no charge; non-members are also welcome with a $10 fee for lunch. Advance registration is required - email info@keweenaw.org. • Sustainability Film Series 7-9 p.m. Fisher Hall, MTU. "Farming While Black" a powerful cinematic exploration of the intersectionality of race, class, and agriculture, this film offers a vital lens through which one can ...

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February 18 • Lunch and Learn. 11:30 a.m. Baraga County Chamber of Commerce. This month's Baraga County Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn will feature Dianne Koskinen, with tips about how to make eye-catching flyers for events. There is no charge, and lunch is provided. • Seed exchange, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw. The Pewabic Street Community Garden Seed Exchange is an opportunity to share and exchange seeds before the gardening season gets into full swing. It's also an opportunity to socialize with other gardeners, share ideas, and ask questions. All are ...

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February 13 • Art 'n' Chill Teen Art Club, 4 p.m. Location: Portage Lake District Library, Houghton. The Art 'n' Chill Teen Art Club at the Portage Lake District Library gives teens a chance to explore traditional art media. • Baraga County Cancer Support Group, 1 p.m. Baragaland Senior Center. The Baraga County Cancer Support group meets on the second Friday of the month at 1:00 at the Baragaland Senior Center. February 14 • South Range 4th of July Committee Presents the 14th Annual Valentine's Day Dance at the Range Lounge in South Range. Dance is from 7 - 11 p.m. with a $5 ...

‘Unwavering commitment to service’

HANCOCK — City of Hancock Police Officer Ben Galetto has been named Police Officer of the Year. According to a press release from the City of Hancock, on Jan. 30 Galetto was honored as the 2025 Police Officer of the Year for Houghton and Keweenaw Counties during the Copper Country ...