Concert set at church

WHAT: Noteworthy “Together Again” Concert

WHEN: 7 p.m., Thursday, June 9

WHERE: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Hancock

 MORE INFO: The women’s barbershop chorus Noteworthy performs audience favorites from its past concerts. Admission is free. A free-will collection will be taken to benefit U.P. Honor Flight.

Free COVID

tests here

The Community Action Agency has free diapers for children newborn to 36 months of age and At-Home COVID 19 test kits while supplies last.  

 Please stop by the CAA Office 926 Dodge Street, Houghton Monday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to pickup.  Call 482-5528 with any questions.

Soup’s on!

ATLANTIC MINE — Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Atlantic Mine will be hosting their Soup’s On free meals on the second Wednesday of each month starting April 13. The meals can be picked up between 4 and 6 p.m.

The meal contains soup, bread, fruit and a dessert.​

The church is located at 47281 Adventure Street in Atlantic Mine. For more information, call 906-482-0124.

Local grief support available

UP Health System Home Care & Hospice offers a virtual, call-in grief support group. It is open to the community. If you are grieving please join us on the first Tuesday of every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dial 1-377-366-8263. Conf. ID: 949 016 501 follow prompts. For questions or more information contact: Julie Beck – Bereavement Coordinator at 906-483-1160, option 2.

Aspirus At Home is offering a free in-person grief education and support group every second Wednesday of the month at Zion Lutheran Church, 400 Ingot St., Hancock.

For more information contact Kellie Luoma at 800-594-7053. 

Vets for Jesus

Veterans enjoy true meaning and fellowship in the living God come to earth via a free veteran-led Bible study for veterans and their family members each Tuesday 6:30-8 p.m. upstairs at VFW Post 4624 Hubbell. Come and see.

Critical need for blood donations

The U.P. Regional Blood Center is now experiencing a critical need for all blood types.

The UP Regional Blood Center has collection sites in Marquette, Hancock and Escanaba and is the primary supplier of blood to 13 U.P. Hospitals. 

Please visit our Facebook page at UPRBC906 or website at http://www.mgh.org/blood for blood drive locations and more information. For hours and scheduling please call Marquette at 906-449-1450, Hancock at 906-483-1392, and Escanaba at 906-786-8420. Think Local. Give Local. Keep your blood donation in the Upper Peninsula. Donate with the U.P. Regional Blood Center!

Community garage hosted by schools

Stanton Township Schools will be hosting a community garage sale on June 4th at E.B. Holman School from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. as a fundraiser for the school.  Spots are available for $10 each.

If you are interested in having a spot, please contact Jessica at jhendrickson@stpsd.us.

ATV club to meet

The next monthly meeting of the Keweenaw ATV Club will be held on June 6,2022 at the Hubbell VFW. on M-26 in Hubbell. at 7:00 p.m.  We will discuss our adopt a trail program and trail maintenance.  New projects and old.  All new members welcome. 

MARSP session set

The last spring meeting of the Houghton Keweenaw Chapter of MARSP (Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel) is scheduled for Monday June 6 2022 at the Bonfire Restaurant in Houghton.

The local business meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. followed by buffet lunch and speaker. The speaker will Cathy Kass-Aten, the Executive Director of Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly. All members and their guests are encouraged to attend.

Bridgefest 2022 seeks parade entries

Houghton — Bridgefest 2022 is June 16-19th, in Houghton and Hancock. This year’s celebration includes the Bridgefest parade on Friday, June 19 at 7:05 p.m. The route begins in Hancock and proceeds over the Portage Lake Lift Bridge.

It continues through downtown Houghton ending just past the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce office. This year’s parade theme is the Portage Lake Lift Bridge.

Find parade registration forms and detailed information online at www.bridgefestfun.com. Entry registration is now open. All entries will be assigned a slot for the parade lineup in June. The $35 registration fee must be paid prior to the parade.

Payment information is available on the registration form. Line-up instructions will be emailed to the registered contact person(s) for each entry during the week leading up to the parade.

Bridgefest would like to thank Keweenaw Chevrolet | BUICK | GMC of Houghton for being this year’s Presenting Sponsor.

For more information about the 2022 Bridgefest celebration and how to get involved visit www.bridgefestfun.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Chicken barbeque in offing

Quincy-Franklin -Hancock Township Fire Department will hold its 34th Annual Chicken BBQ at the Quincy-Franklin Fire Hall located at 20457 Sunshine Road.

The event is set for Sunday, June 12, noon to 5 p.m. Eat in or take out.

Tickets are $15 and include a half chicken, coleslaw, beans and a roll.

For tickets, find a fire department member or call 482-1187 and leave a message.

Proceeds go to the fire department.

Lake Linden Farmers Market now open

LAKE LINDEN  – Now on Fridays, 4-7 p.m. Lake Linden Farmers Market is in the same location (Village Park Gazebo in Lake Linden). We offer a large variety of vendors from Yooper traditional and gluten free baked goods, a large variety of artisans including hand spun wool, and farm fresh produce.

Bring the family for a fun filled evening in the park and enjoy our weekly community events. If you are a gardener, artist, or baker, please check our website for additional information about our market. www.lakelinden.net/farmersmarket.html or email lakelindenmarket@gmail.com.

New market coming to Chassell

CHASSELL  — We are excited to announce that starting today, Chassell will now be hosting their very own Farmers Market.

The market will be on Wednesday’s from 4-7 p.m. at the Chassell Centennial Park Pavilion. There are a wide range of vendor types and spots are filling up fast.

If anyone is interested in a spot, please check out our website (www.chassellmarket.com) or email manager@chassellmarket.com.

Pancake breakfast on tap

Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly will be holding a pancake breakfast/40th Anniversary Open House on Saturday June 4th from 7 a.m. to noon, in the dining hall of our Hancock office located at 527 Hancock St.

Proceeds from the pancake breakfast support our Medical Transportation Program. Learn more about that and our other core programs and volunteer opportunities over a plate of pancakes and sausages!

Breakfast tickets cost $5.00 each and are available at the door. Limited indoor seating, outdoor seating and take-out available.

Swap meet update

Keweenaw Clubs Swap Meet Saturday, July 9 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday, July 10 9 a.m.-noon.

We are looking for vendors. If interested, please email Keweenawclubs@yahoo.com for more details. At the former Carnival Grounds on the Bootjack Road, Lake Linden. All proceeds will benefit the Keweenaw ATV Club and the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club.

Camp 911 aps sought

Bay Ambulance is currently accepting applications for Camp 911. Fifth and sixth graders are eligible. June 14-15. For additional information contact Bay Ambulance at 906-353-6196 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The deadline for application is today. Info can also be found on Facebook@Bay Ambulance Inc of Baraga Michigan

Health board to meet

The regular monthly meeting of the Western U.P. Board of Health will be held at 6 p.m. (EST) on Monday, June 6, 2022, at the Western U.P. Health Department, 408 Copper St., Ontonagon.

Due to the COVID‐19 social distancing restrictions, the meeting will be available to the public via Google Meet.  Information on connecting to this meeting can be found on the health department’s website, www.wuphd.org.

Big sale coming up

Rummage and bake sale will include a basement full of great finds. The Albert Paine United Methodist Church Painesdale is the location. It’s located on the corner or Iroquois and Hulbert streets overlooking Jeffers High School

Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Funds raised at this event will be used toward community outreach programs as well as our ongoing renovation needs.