Keweenaw Color Run 2024
Save the Date for the Annual Keweenaw Color Run 2024 presented by Keweenaw Young Professionals!
Calling all, families, students, teammates, and office teams! Mark your calendars for the Keweenaw Color Run:
Saturday, October 5th, 2024 | Houghton Waterfront Pier | 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
The Keweenaw Color Run has plenty of fun volunteer opportunities the morning of the race. View the time slots and sign up on Give Pulse
This fun, untimed walk/run is the perfect way to celebrate fall and get active with friends and family. Get ready to be doused in vibrant colors throughout the course, and don’t forget to add your Keweenaw Color Run T-Shirt!
SPONSORS: Businesses looking to get involved? View our sponsorship opportunities to run a color station and more! Contact us at hello@keweenawyp.com for more information.
PARKING: The parking lot between the Lakeshore Center and UP Kids will be CLOSED for Fall Fest and it will not be available for Color Run parking. Parking is available throughout Downtown Houghton, the parking lot locations are shown on informational kiosks and wayfinding maps throughout downtown. Please obey all posted signage. For more information visit the City of Houghton Parking.
Keweenaw Color Run 5k Route. PLEASE NOTE: The arrows shown on this map are from last year. The 2024 route will be the exact same but in REVERSE DIRECTION.
Keweenaw Color Run Accessible Route. PLEASE NOTE: The arrows shown on this map are from last year. The 2024 route will be the exact same but in REVERSE DIRECTION.
The Keweenaw Color Run culminates at the lively Fall Fest 2024 at the Houghton Waterfront Pier. Enjoy delicious food from vendors, lively music, festive fall activities, and of course, plenty of pumpkins! Fall Fest 2024 is presented by the City of Houghton, Visit Keweenaw, and The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday, October 5th, 2024 | Houghton Waterfront Pier | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Calling all Plaid-tastic Patrons!
The night before the Keweenaw Color Run, help make a world record at the Keweenaw Plaidurday Celebration on Friday, October 4th at 12:30 p.m. at the Houghton High School Football Field. Grab your coziest flannel shirt or put on your plaid chook because the Keweenaw Plaidurday goal is to break the 2023 attendance record - about 1,745 people!
Friday, October 4th, 2024 | Houghton High School Football Field | 12:30 p.m.
Head to Brew Street 2024 on Plaidurday for food, music, and beer on the Houghton Waterfront Pier! All ages are welcome, but adult beverage area is 21+. Brew Street is presented by Visit Keweenaw, the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, the City of Houghton, and the Carnegie Museum.
Friday, October 4th, 2024 | Houghton Waterfront Pier | 5-10 p.m.
Get ready for a weekend filled with color, fun, and fall festivities! Enjoy the breathtaking fall colors of the Keweenaw Peninsula as you run or walk through the scenic course.
We can't wait to see you there!
Free Pizza, Drinks, and Keweenaw Color Run Planning Party
Looking to get involved in a fun and rewarding community event? We're seeking people to help plan this year's Keweenaw Color Run!
Benefits of joining the planning committee:
Free pizza: Enjoy a meal on us while you contribute to the community.
Gain valuable experience: Learn about event planning and organization.
Make a difference: Help create a memorable experience for participants.
No experience necessary! If you have never helped plan the Keweenaw Color Run (or any event), no problem! We have a few years under our belt planning the Keweenaw Color Run and it gets easier with more helping hands!
To get involved, please contact hello@keweenawyp or simply show up at Gino’s on Aug 28th at 6 p.m.!
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | Gino’s in Hancock | 6:00 p.m.
Let's make this year's Keweenaw Color Run the best one yet!
Pasty Fest Volunteer
KYP will be volunteering to help with the annual Pasty Fest held with Main Street Calumet! Stay tuned for details and join the #pasty-fest Slack channel
KYP Canal Run Volunteer
KYP is serving up water and gatorade to racers as they go by! We look forward to bringing the energy to cheer on runners!
You can find us at the Water Stop across from American Legion - 12 Mile
Note: if you plan to join this day, a waiver must be signed, and you'll be entered into a raffle with your signup! Please sign-up here: https://forms.gle/6wjKoDWUsH6QNzJC6
Roller Derby Volunteer
KYP is volunteering for a bout with Keweenaw Roller Derby on June 22nd vs. Grand Raggity.
Volunteers will arrive by 4:00 p.m. and stay through the end of the bout (7:35 p.m. ish).
There are several areas where volunteers are placed, ticket sales, security, merch sales, beer sales, NSO positions. They will assign us where help is most needed!
There are a total of 16 available volunteer spots, we'd like to give them a total volunteer headcount so they can plan accordingly, please sign-up here: https://forms.gle/LuHWxBAr4b2YMQw58
Summer Solstice Party
Join KYP and the Keweenaw Land Trust for a community event to celebrate the sun setting on the longest day of the year!
KYP Goes to Keweenaw Pridefest
Keweenaw Pridefest is returning for a second year to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride in the Keweenaw! This year, our theme is Here and Queer.
We invite you to join us for live music from Mr. Cesar, Rat Bath, Deep Fried Butterfly, and Bees! Bees! Bees! Bees! Bees!, lawn games, face painting, and community tabling. A limited amount of refreshments will be available for no cost, along with food for purchase from Munchee Machine, 7 Wonders, and other food trucks.
Learn more about Keweenaw Pridefest HERE
KYP 2024/25 Board Kick-off Party
Who: All are welcome, please RSVP
Where: Miscowaubik Club
When: May 22, 2024 7:00-9:00PM
Can you believe KYP is turning 11 this year? Let's celebrate at the Miscowaubik Club, the historic members-only social club in Calumet!
The board kick-off celebrates the past year and looks ahead to the future by announcing our new board members!
This event is open to KYP members, friends, family, next-door neighbors, your eye doctor, barista, gym buddy, etc. We just ask that you RSVP so we order an appropriate amount of food!
RSVP here https://forms.gle/Zn97vjhDbq8bWzA26 or send an email at hello@keweenawyp.com to let us know you’re comin’!
Learn more about what KYP can do for you, and share with us what you would like KYP to offer in 2023.
Membership is FREE and we'd be happy to have you at future shindigs https://www.keweenawyp.com/membership
KYP Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up
Join the KYP as we help clean up the Keweenaw with MDOT on our Adopt-A-Highway section of M-26
KYP Goes to Mom Prom Keweenaw 2024
Join us for an evening of fun, dancing and raising funds for adoptive families in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties!
Spring Clean-up Volunteer
We’re partnering with the Houghton Beautification Committee to help with a Spring Clean-up in the city! Join the Slack channel #gardengnomes for more info or contact KYP Member Katelyn Preston katelynwaara@gmail.com
KYP Monthly Meet-Up
Have you thought about getting involved with Keweenaw Young Professionals but weren't sure how? Get your questions answered at this fun and free event, meet current KYP members, and have a pint or a snack!
Each month we vote on a new location for our monthly meeting, making this our "Year-Long Bar Crawl."
Thursday, April 11th 6:00 p.m. at WolvenWood in Hancock
Tuesday, May 7th 6:00 p.m. Location TBD
Keweenaw Sparkplug Awards
The Keweenaw Community Sparkplug Awards is an annual community celebration that recognizes local businesses, organizations, community projects, and individuals for their efforts during the past year.
KYP Monthly Meet-Up
Have you thought about getting involved with Keweenaw Young Professionals but weren't sure how? Get your questions answered at this fun and free event, meet current KYP members, and have a pint or a snack!
Each month we vote on a new location for our monthly meeting, making this our "Year-Long Bar Crawl."
Tuesday, March 12th 6pm at B&B in Houghton
Thursday, April 11th 6pm Location TBD
Tuesday, May 7th 6pm Location TBD
Coffee Shop Book Swap
KYP invites you to Keweenaw Coffee Works for a book swap suitable for all ages!
Keweenaw Holiday Hoopla
Join us for live music, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar & silent auction to help raise funds for local skilled trades scholarships. Bidding opens early 1on 12/1 and closes one hour before the end of the event on 12/7
Purchase Tickets HERE
Keweenaw Color Run 2023
The Keweenaw Color Run is back! Join the Keweenaw Young Professionals on October 7th, 2023 for a fun, untimed walk/run event for the whole office and family. This year, the Color Run will kick-off the Downtown Houghton Fall Fest starting at the end of the race, 11:00AM-2:00PM.
During this five-kilometer* run, participants will be blasted head to toe in different colored powders. Not only will participants get more colorful throughout the race, but each person will be provided with a color packet to kick off the race.
KCR Runners vary in demographics and reasons for running. With no winners or official times, The Keweenaw Color Run is an event for everyone! This event is designed to unite the diverse cultures and identities of the Upper Peninsula communities. Our goal is to get you out of your office, or home, surrounded by family and friends walking or running to a healthier us.
For more information contact, hello@keweenawyp.com.
Race Registration and Sign-Up available here: Color Run Eventbrite
Volunteer Sign-Up available here: Color Run GivePulse
Interested in Sponsoring the event? Sponsor information available here!
* The standard route will consist of 5K and one set of stairs at Prince’s Point. There will be a stroller and family friendly route that is shorter, and avoids stairs.
* The standard route will consist of 5K and one set of stairs at Prince’s Point. There will be a stroller and family friendly route that is shorter, and avoids stairs.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS 〰️
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UP Health System combines the experience and services of two historic community hospitals, Bell and Portage, with the tertiary care of Marquette, a Duke LifePoint hospital, to provide exceptional healthcare and value to those we serve. Working together, UP Health System focuses on delivering exceptional quality care in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
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ORBION’S ENGINEERS HAVE BUILT SPACE HARDWARE THAT HAS FLOWN TO EVERY CORNER OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM. THESE ARE OUR MISSIONS.
Orbion has over forty full-time engineers on staff, including seven who hold PhD degrees focused on electric space propulsion. Our core team of rocket scientists has more than 200 years of directly relevant experience with Hall-effect thruster (HET) technology and spacecraft electronic systems.
We’ve written hundreds of scientific publications on propulsion and space technology and our leadership has been recognized at the highest levels of the science and engineering community. Orbion team members have developed products working every day in Low Earth Orbit, Geostationary Earth Orbit, deep space, the surface of Mars, and even asteroids and comets.
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Visit Keweenaw promotes Michigan’s Houghton and Keweenaw Counties as a destination for tourism. Tourism, and the broader visitor economy, generates social, cultural, and financial benefits for our community members and is a pillar of the region’s economy.
Formed in 1986 as the Keweenaw Tourism Council, and later as the Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau, Visit Keweenaw has served as the two-county region’s lead destination marketing organization (DMO) for more than 35 years.
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Our mission is to positively influence a healthful community through enhanced philanthropy and collaboration. We serve the people of Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
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If you want yoga, we got you.
And we really mean it.
For the you who has never tried a Down Dog and the you whose practice spans years.
For the you whose yoga is slow and steady and the you who craves heat and energy.
For the you who is nervous about the idea of a handstand and the you who feels playful enough to try.
For the you who can’t touch their toes (or heck, even knees!) and the you who knows that changes take time.
For the you whose stress brought them to the studio for a few deep breaths and the you who stays for the connection and community.
Fresh Coast Yoga is an inclusive yoga studio dedicated to supporting every version of you.
Every body, every age, every mind, every skill and every experience-level is welcome.
Still curious? Check out our class descriptions and instructor bios to find your fit.
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UPPCO produces power at three hydroelectric facilities, has 58 power substations and over 4,354 miles of power lines. The rugged and rural landscape of the Upper Peninsula has an average of 12 UPPCO customers per square mile.
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James Tadych, owner and founder of T&C Markets began his grocery career as a young man working his father’s family store. His father always stressed customer satisfaction is ALWAYS first and Jim has set that as a high priority in all his stores today. He took time out from his father’s store to serve his country in the Army. In 1968, upon his return from the service was the beginning of a great company when he purchased his first store in Brillion, Wisconsin.
Jim was fortunate to see that the grocery world was changing by leaps and bounds, not only structurally but technologically as well. T&C Markets in Shawano, Wisconsin was the next store with Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin close behind. The store in Sturgeon Bay brought in a new concept of a warehouse style store that brought LOW PRICES to the area. Currently, Tadych’s has six locations in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
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The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is the leading community resource for businesses within Houghton and Keweenaw Counties, with a strong focus on business support, attraction, and development.
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Books on Tap: A Book Swap Social
Join KYP at The Library Bar in Houghton for a free social book swap event; general public is welcome!
Murder Mystery Luau
TICKETS SOLD OUT!!!!!!
You’re invited to one of Harold A. Logan’s (in)famous luaus!
It’s also a fund-raiser for HAAL, the Hawaiian Association of Authentic Leis, so bring your checkbook! Get ready to party on, but know this: Trouble is brewing for Mr. Logan.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to solve a murder. Are you up to the challenge?
We want you to be fully involved in the experience so please come in Hawaiian attire and in character--perhaps you’re a world-renowned hula dancer? It’s optional, of course, but it will enhance your whole experience. Use your imagination and get ready for a night of music, food, dancing, and solving who-dun-it!?
Who among you will become a cold-blooded killer? A victim? Be warned and beware, it could be the person standing right next to you! And if breaking up fights or eavesdropping aren't for you, then just sit back, enjoy a tropical beverage, and watch the show unfold around you.
Check in (at The Orpheum Theater) begins at 6:00 pm, event runs from 7:00-9:00 pm followed by a live musical performance by surf-rock band Ramble Tamble.
Tickets are limited, and include admission, dinner, and a drink ticket (a cash bar will also be available).
SOLD OUT
Purchase Your Ticket!
Let It Snow | Snowshoe with KYP
Come stomp snow with us again! This week we are heading to the MTU Trails. IMPORTANT: we are meeting on the Mill Road trail head! Parking across from the MTU Football field.
KYP Board Nomination Fireside Chat
An open invite to all KYP members to join your current Board at the KBC for a beer by the fire. For those that are interested in joining the Board, or nominating someone (KYP member or otherwise), this is an opportunity to inquire about the current Board’s responsibilities and thoughts on their roles.
Let It Snow | Snowshoe at Swedetown
Meet at the Swedetown Chalet at the trailhead for a little snowshoe adventure! KYP members, their friends and family, and any interested community members are welcome to join!
Murder Mystery Casting Call
Calling All Actors! Casting Call for Murder Mystery Actors
Join us for casting call tryouts as we search for volunteer actors to play the main characters in an interactive, themed murder mystery dinner event. These type of events offer lots of freedom for actors to improvise, interact with the audience, and truely become the character they are portraying. Are you up for a new challenge?
The event is a fundraiser for KYP and performance date is tentatively scheduled in March.
CASTING CALL TRYOUTS
Date: January 11, 2023
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Lakeshore Center, Community Room 123
600 E Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI
The Characters (or Suspects)
Harold Logan: The owner of the Pineapple Haven Hotel (it was part of his divorce settlement). His marriage to Stella Capwell was a big mistake but she was filthy rich.
Bambi Bianca: Harold’s girlfriend, or as she says, fiancée. An ex-con turned mud wrestler. She’ll use anybody and everybody if it works to her advantage.
Stella Capwell: Harold's miserable & mean ex-wife from NY. She now realizes she was a bit too generous in giving this hotel to Harold.
Mrs. Abigail Wiggins: She claims to be an author, psychic and expert on island voodoo. Typically found wearing a muumuu, bright colors, and a scarf around her head.
Donny Wo: A lounge singer. Harold hired him to sing at the event.
Thomas Q. Magnus: A private eye. He and Abigail are chums and he’s here at her request because of her premonitions.
Rebel Hanukkaiiaihani: He’s Harold's business partner. When Harold makes money, Rebel makes money and vice versa.
Ruth Astoria: Stella's daughter from her first marriage. A snotty little witch with a bad attitude. She hates her mother, well, because she’s her over-bearing mother. She also has a love/hate relationship with Harold. Described as modern, hip and sexy.
Sadie Summer: Abigail’s new very enthusiastic assistant who is in “psychic” training.
Chyna Doll: Rebel’s girlfriend. She, like Bambi, is a champion mud wrestler who will challenge anyone who rubs her the wrong way to a wrestling match.
Robert: Stella’s driver and generally abused go-fer. Robert’s in love with her, being the masochist that he is, so he does her bidding immediately and without question.
Mack and Matilda Titmouse: They won a free vacation to the Pineapple Haven hotel all the way from the U.P.! They’re working class types who look like the tourists. They have never traveled far from their small home town in Michigan and are beside themselves with exuberant touristy joy.
Wine Down For the Holidays
Wine + Yoga?! Yes, please!
If you are interested in registering for the Wine Down Yoga class on December 16, 6 - 7:15 pm at Fresh Coast Yoga, DM the KYP Slack for a $5 discount code.
Beverages are BYOC.
Keweenaw Holiday Hoopla
Mark your calendar and join us on Thursday, December 8, 2022 for the eighth annual collaborative holiday celebration with a cause! There will also be an online auction that can be accessed starting Friday, December 2 and ending at the event at 9PM on Thursday, December 8, 2022. BIDDING CAN BE DONE ONLINE or IN-PERSON the night of the event at https://www.biddingowl.com/CTESCHOLARSHIPS. This year’s auction will have over 50+ items including several unique items crafted by the CCISD and high school CTE students.
The IN-PERSON event will be held on Thursday, December 8 th at the BONIFRE, 408 E Montezuma Avenue, beginning at 6:00 pm. Admission to the event is $30 and guests are encouraged to pre-register through the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce website: www.keweenaw.org.
The Portage Health Foundation-KEDA CTE scholarship program ensures that one graduating senior from each of the high schools in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties and the Horizons High School has available a $1,000 scholarship to pursue a certificate, one- or two-year career technical education program. PHF has committed to managing and providing the scholarships and KEDA has committed to continue to raise funds annually for the education scholarship endowment that PHF has established.
It is because of the generosity of all the businesses in Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw Counties that we can continue to offer these scholarships. Students and parents are encouraged to contact their respective high school, the Portage Health Foundation or KEDA for more information on the scholarship program and an application,” said Jeff Ratcliffe, Executive Director of KEDA.
“This event is a great opportunity to come together and celebrate the season and our community. Attendees will have the opportunity to capture some memories at KYP’s holiday photo booth, enjoy tasty hors d’oeuvres, listen to music, and connect with local community members,” says, Katie Schlief, of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce. “It’s great to see the community support of this event over the years and the commitment to raising funds to support local trades scholarships.”
The Bonfire has agreed to host the fundraiser again this year and the event will feature delicious appetizers, and desserts. The event will be held in the upper-level bar and a cash bar will be available.
Live music throughout the night, sponsored by the Portage Health Foundation.
Member Meet Up & SnacksGiving
Pizza, cheesy games, gift cards to boot! Bring a snack or NA bev to share.
Located on the 5th Floor of the Huntington Building in Hancock.
Murder Mystery Planning Committee
Help plan an upcoming Murder Mystery event! Meet at the KBC in Houghton.
KYP Social | Nutini's Trivia
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗬𝗣 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀.
Whether you've got Mensa-level smarts, or you've got encyclopedic knowledge of the Back Street Boys, you're recruited for the KYP trivia team.
KYP members and their guests are welcome to join as a team (or multiple teams) at Nutini's. Pizza, drinks, and some good old fashioned competition!
Members are meeting at 7PM, trivia starts closer to 8PM. Hop on the #trivia-masters Slack channel for updates.
Keweenaw Color Run 2022
Grab a friend! Invite your co-workers! Get your family excited! Let everyone know that The Keweenaw Color Run is back! Join the Keweenaw Young Professionals on September 11th, 2022 for a fun, untimed walk/run event for the whole office and family.
During this five-kilometer run, participants will be blasted head to toe in different colored powders. Not only will participants get more colorful throughout the race, but each person will be provided with a color packet to kick off the race.
KCR Runners vary in demographics and reasons for running. With no winners or official times, The Keweenaw Color Run is an event for everyone! This event is designed to unite the diverse cultures and identities of the Upper Peninsula communities. Our goal is to get you out of your office, or home, surrounded by family and friends walking or running to a healthier us.
Note: Keweenaw Color Run T-shirts are only guaranteed to KCR Runners who register by September 4, 2022. For more information contact, info@keweenawyp.com.
Not a runner or walker? Interested in Volunteering for the race instead? Point your browser to our volunteer opportunities at https://2022-KCR-volunteeer.eventbrite.com
Monthly Board Meeting
This board meeting will be BBQ style! Potluck style cook out at our Board President's home in Hancock, MI. Address will be given via DM.
Are you curious about KYP and want to meet us? KYP members are welcome to also bring along friends who'd like to join!
BYOB | BYOChair | BYOYard Games
Dogs and kids welcome!