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Dollar Bay Preschool Registration is OPEN

Dollar Bay Preschool registration is open! Children who will be 4 years old by September 1 are eligible to be a part of this outstanding program. The Dollar Bay Preschool follows the school year calendar, from the second week of September through the first week of June, and class is in session 8:25-3:30 Monday through Thursday each week, with free breakfast, snack, and lunch provided every day. Interested parents can simply go to the Dollar Bay-Tamarack City School website for the links to register. Local 4-year-olds are welcome to join this wonderful Great Start Readiness Program, but there is a cap, so register

NMU Hosts High School Dance Intensive and North Coast Dance Festival

Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will host its Wildcat Performing Arts Academy Summer Dance Intensive for high school intermediate- to advanced-level dancers July 13-27. Participants will attend sessions led by prominent industry professionals from Giordano Dance Chicago, Ballet Project OC of California, a former Broadway touring company member and others. They will also perform alongside the two visiting ensembles and NMU CO/LAB Dance Company during the North Coast Dance Festival, which consists of a masterclass and two public performances. The first week of the summer intensive will feature day-long classes to hone dance skills. Week two will include sessions

Blueberry Festival Returns!

Get ready to celebrate all things blueberry as the 26th Annual Blueberry Festival returns to Downtown Marquette on Friday, July 25! This beloved summer tradition brings together the best of local flavor, creativity, and community, all centered around the mighty blueberry. With over 120 vendors lining the streets, you’ll find blueberry-inspired everything, from blueberry beer to blueberry pizza, handmade goods, sweet treats, and original art celebrating this iconic fruit. The festival also features live music throughout the day and activities for kids, making it a fun-filled event for the whole family, all set right in the heart of Downtown Marquette.

Baraga – 47th Annual Maawanji’iding POW WOW

Ojibwa Campground Baraga

47th Annual Maawanji’iding   July 25 – 27, 2025 Grand Entries:  Friday 7pm, Saturday 1pm & 7pm and Sunday 1pm Ojibwa Campground, Baraga, MI   Host Drum:  Little Bear Head Veteran:  Donald Chosa Emcees:  Dylan Jennings & John Teller Jr. Arena Directors:  Mike Demain & Mark Kingbird Honored 2024 – 2025 Royalty:  Willow Rexford, Miss KBIC & Mikaela Houle, Jr. Miss KBIC & Devin Connor, KBIC Brave & Dalin Connor, KBIC Jr. Brave Head Female Dancer:  Cheyenne MorningDove Reel Head Male Dancer:  Tego Warrington Hometown Drums:  Summer Cloud, Beartown, 4 Thunders & Woodland

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Eagle Mine Free Public Tours

Eagle Mine to offer Free Public Tours of Facilities CHAMPION, Mich., April 22, 2025—A series of public tours of Eagle Mine facilities will be offered during the summer. Tour locations will alternate between the Eagle Mine in Big Bay and the Humboldt Mill in Champion on Thursdays from July to September. Tours of the Eagle Mine will be offered on the following dates from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: June 19, July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4, and September 18. The Eagle Mine Tour is primarily a driving surface tour of the mine site with a

Houghton – AMMP Local Demo Day

Bonfire at the Continental Fire Co. 408 E. Montezuma Avenue, Houghton

It’s still happening, and we’re very excited to welcome you to the upcoming AMMP Local Demo Day! When: Friday, July 25 | 1–4 PM Where: Bonfire Continental Co., Houghton, MI Join us to hear live pitches from the 2025 AMMP Accelerator cohort, get updates from past startups, and celebrate the momentum of innovation and entrepreneurship in our region.  RSVP here If you’re unable to attend in person, the RSVP link will also serve as a virtual webinar to view live. Please RSVP again is you can make it and we hope to see you there!

Houghton – Local Demo Day

Bonfire at the Continental Fire Co. 408 E. Montezuma Avenue, Houghton

Local Demo Day Join us for the AMMP Accelerator Local Demo Day, hosted at Bonfire Continental Co. this Friday July 25 from 1–4 PM. If you haven’t done so already, please RSVP to help us plan for food and seating. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and drinks as you connect with founders, hear their pitches, and engage with mentors and members of the local innovation community. Event Overview: Opening Remarks from MTEC SmartZone VP Business Development Jason Mack Startup Pitches from cohort companies: Sequestro Inc., Solidwave Solutions, BRCE, NuKol, TrailEagle Packs, Superior Sustainable Solutions & Observing Companies: Nudena Design and Pharma Blue Lab Closing Remarks from AMMP Program Director Grace Hsia Haberl and VP of Business Development Jason Mack Certificate