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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Yooper Poker Run
DESCRIPTION:Twenty businesses from the Lake Gogebic area have partnered up to host the 2nd annual YOOPER POKER RUN which starts March 20 and runs through March 22nd at 9 p.m. EST. The event is a benefit for the local area grooming clubs which work all year round to make sure that visitors and guests have the very best trails in the country. $10 gets you in on the event and your chance to win $$ and prizes and a free t-shirt if you visit 10 or more businesses. First place is $1000\, 2nd place is $500 and third place is $200. The event is three days long which provides an opportunity to visit all participating business including Club 28 in Wakefield\, Stubbs Museum Bar in Ontonagon\, the Rousseau Bar in Mass City\, Hoppy’s Bar in Kenton\, Northern Waters Casino in Watersmeet and several businesses on Lake Gogebic and Marenisco. Last deal takes place at 9:00 p.m Eastern at AJ’s Lodge and Oven on Lake Gogebic with live music with Melissa\nChilders with a 50/50 raffle with prizes donated from the local area businesses. \nVisitors from all over Michigan and the Midwest head to the Western UP to take part in the snowmobile experience\, but none of this would happen without the tireless work that goes on 12 months a year – an effort that is taken on by local area grooming clubs. In the off season\, groomers are out clearing and brushing trails. During the winter season groomers are out day and night battling equipment issues\, mother nature\, and high volumes of traffic – all in an effort to help maintain a trail system that helps create good times and great memories. \nCome on out and show your support for these local area businesses which are helping to raise money for local grooming clubs and the sport of snowmobiling! For more information\, visit www.ajslodgeandoven.com and follow them on facebook!
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SUMMARY:NMU Social Work Celebrates 'Golden Legacy'
DESCRIPTION:Northern Michigan University’s Social Work Department will hold two events marking the 50th anniversary of its “unwavering dedication to social justice\, community engagement and transformative education.” A reception will take place from 6-8 p.m. Thursday\, March 20\, at the Landmark Inn’s Harbor Room. An open house on campus is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. in 2400 Jamrich Hall. Alumni\, students\, faculty and community partners are invited to honor the department’s legacy and envision its future. \nThe reception will feature a welcome and opening remarks by Department Head LaMart Hightower; land acknowledgement by Graduate Administrative Assistant Shelby Boggs; department history and highlights from Professor Emeritus of Social Work Patricia Cianciolo; a panel discussion with students\, faculty\, and alumni; and remarks by NMU Alumni Achievement Award recipient Thomas Fish. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided beforehand\, with an assortment hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar afterward. \nThe open house on campus will give visitors an opportunity to enjoy some snacks\, say hello to Wildcat Willy\, and visit with faculty and students. \nThe NMU Social Work Departments also invites support for its fundraising initiatives to facilitate new learning opportunities\, experiences and connections for students. Donations can be made on NMU Giving Day\, April 17\, via this link or by visiting the NMU Foundation home page for more information. \nFor more information and to RSVP\, please visit Celebrating the Golden Legacy of Social Work at NMU or nmu.edu/socialwork/events-page.
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SUMMARY:NEA Big Read Elder Caregiving  
DESCRIPTION:NEA Big Read Elder Caregiving \nThursday\, March 20\, 2025\, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church.  Adults\, Seniors\, Family Friendly.  For this event\, a representative of the Alzheimer’s Association will discuss how to care for individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia.  No admission charge.  For more information\, contact Marty at 226-4322\, machatz@pwpl.info\, or visit pwpl.info.
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SUMMARY:NMU Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Northern Michigan University Jazz Festival will be preceded by a presentation on the history of jazz at NMU to coincide with the university’s 125th anniversary and feature opening and closing concerts with guest artist Matt Wilson\, a drummer\, band leader and educator. The annual festival brings middle and high school students from throughout the region to campus for performances and clinics. \nBeaumier U.P. Heritage Center Director Dan Truckey will discuss the little-known history of the first jazz performers in Northern’s dance halls\, gymnasiums and auditoriums during a free public presentation at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday\, March 18\, in Mead Auditorium. \nThe NMU Jazz Festival opening night concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday\, March 20\, in Reynolds Recital Hall. It features Wilson\, who has released 13 albums as a leader\, appeared on more than 400 as a sideman\, and performed with some of jazz’s most legendary musicians. He will be accompanied by the NMU Jazz Band and NMU Jazz Combo. Friday’s closing concert\, featuring Wilson and the same ensembles\, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday\, March 21\, in Reynolds Recital Hall. Tickets for each are $12 and can be purchased at the door or in advance at tickets.nmu.edu. \nThe festival runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Registered school ensembles will perform in scheduled time slots\, receiving feedback and working with festival clinicians. On Thursday\, performances and clinics will run from 8 a.m. to noon\, followed by lunch and a guest artist clinic led by Wilson at 1 p.m. Ensembles will continue performing from 2 to 5 p.m.\, with a jam session in Hedgcock Atrium before the evening concert. \nFriday’s schedule includes ensemble performances from 10 a.m. to noon\, followed by lunch and another guest artist clinic with Wilson at 1 p.m. Additional ensemble performances will take place from 2 to 5 p.m.\, with another jam session from 5:30 to 7 p.m. before the second evening concert. \nNMU has hosted numerous jazz clinics and concerts over the past 50 years\, but the current NMU Jazz Festival began in 1998 when the NMU Friends of Jazz invited legendary trumpeter Clark Terry to perform with the NMU Jazz Band. Several local high school bands participated in clinics alongside the event\, and positive responses led to the festival becoming an annual tradition.
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