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SUMMARY:The Marquette Regional History Center presents the Special Exhibit: The U.P. Through 250 Artifacts
DESCRIPTION:February 23\, 2026-January 2\, 2027 \nThis exhibit showcases two hundred and fifty artifacts\, photographs\, and documents from our permanent collections. These objects connect local history to the national story while commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. \nMichigan’s Upper Peninsula has often seemed remote from the rest of the country. However\, the themes and movements of U.S. history can be seen here as well\, especially since the War of 1812. When the country braced for the Civil War\, U.P. iron miners raced to uncover iron for the Union army’s railroads and ammunitions. When labor movements exploded following World War II\, Ishpeming’s Gossard garment factory went on strike for better wages. Objects rarely on display include the medal awarded to a local Spanish American War nurse and a hand sewn battle flag brought home by a soldier from the War of 1812.  Visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571 for more info.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/the-marquette-regional-history-center-presents-the-special-exhibit-the-u-p-through-250-artifacts/
LOCATION:Marquette Regional History Center\, 145 W. Spring Street\, Marquette\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Market Season is Here
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LOCATION:Marquette Commons\, 112 S. Third St.\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:A Night Under the Big Top
DESCRIPTION:Step Right Up for the Greatest Show in Marquette County: \nU.P. Hospice Foundation Unveils ‘A Night Under the Big Top’ presented by Dancing with our Stars Marquette County Style! \nAfter ten unforgettable years of dancing\, fundraising\, and community spirit\, the beloved event is evolving! This year’s production transforms the stage into a whimsical\, high-energy circus-inspired celebration packed with excitement\, creativity\, and show-stopping performances- all in support of compassionate Hospice care throughout our community. \nUnder the glow of the big top\, local celebrity groups will team up with talented Marquette dance professionals to deliver unforgettable performances that go far beyond traditional ballroom routines. Expect theatrical storytelling\, dazzling costumes\, imaginative sets\, crowd-pleasing musicality\, and performances full of personality\, humor\, and heart. \n“This year is all about creating an experience\,” stated Dave Aro\, U.P. Hospice Foundation Executive Director. “We wanted to keep the glamour and the excitement people love while introducing something fresh\, immersive\, and incredibly fun for both the audience and performer. At the heart of it all\, though\, remains our mission: supporting Hospice care for patients and families in Marquette County.” \n  \nThe competition will feature three coveted honors: \n\nBig Top Favorite: presented to the team raising the highest amount for Hospice care \nCircle Ring  Star: selected by live judges based on performance excellence\nThe Greatest Show: awarded to the team with the ultimate combination of fundraising success and judges’ scores\n\n\n“A Night Under the Big Top- presented by Dancing with our Stars Marquette County Style” will feature ONE NIGHT ONLY of performances! The event will be held on Thursday\, October 8 at Kaufman Auditorium. Doors to the theater will open at 6:00pm with the show beginning at 6:30pm. Join us at the Ore Dock Brewing Company for The Big Top Wrap Party where you can celebrate with the cast and crew of this important fundraiser.\nVisit dwos.uphomehealth.org to purchase your tickets online or cast your vote! \nVote for your favorite Celebrity Dance Group! Online runs from Monday\, May 18 – Thursday October 8. \nTickets will go on sale on July 15 . Mobile tickets will be provided. \n  \nWe are delighted to announce this year’s lineup of stars! \n\nBreaking Moves by MyUPNow: Rebecca Bartelme\, Brianna MacLean\, Air Stassek\, Thomas Kinnunen\, Jamey Couture \nFresh Coast Beauties: Jessica Mariin\, Sharon Matulewicz\, Stephanie Perrier\, Ashley LeClaire Scheiding \, Tara Middleton\, Kacie Hanford\nGirlyPop: Brooke Grondin\, Amelia Bouws\, Helana Sharp\, Callie Tonella\nNextHome Closing Crew: Stephanie Jones\, Ben Argall\, Candi Kjellin\, Jen Hendrickson\, Jen Delmont\, Melanie Oliver\nThe Starlettes: Jessica Brooks\, Stephanie Beinlich\, Adrian Francisco\, Jamie Weigold\, Miranda Roose\, Caitlin Johnson\nTeam Range Bank – The Loan Rangers: Megan Spratling\, Skylar Lancour\, Destiny Sherbonda\, Marleigh McKinnon\, Shelby Oja\, Hanna Westra\, Sara Garvin\nYoop-Phoria: Carley Herro\, Sophia  Peterson\, Rosie Wagner\, Kaitlyn Berandt\n\n  \nOur Creative Director\, Ann Marie Frenn\, will oversee our equally sensational group of talented dance professionals as they coach\, instruct\, and choreograph the routine dance for our stars.  These dance pros are: \n\nMaureen McFadden\nAdina Belanger\nKaylee Birmann\nEden Langlois\nMariel Morton\nMilan Marietti\nKylee Taavola\n\n  \nIf you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this event\, please contact Kori Bjorne at 225-4545 or korit@uphomehealth.org for the sponsorship levels. \nThe U.P. Hospice Foundation supports the “Make-A-Memory” program along with providing supplies\, services\, equipment\, and respite for Hospice families that may be unavailable to them otherwise. Some examples of what the U.P. Hospice Foundation has been able to do for hospice patients and their families include facilitating one person’s dream to see the President of the United States in person and another’s commitment to be the Matron of Honor at her great-granddaughters wedding\, through the use of an iPad that transported her virtually to the California beach ceremony. The U.P. Hospice Foundation has also been able to provide technology such as hearing aids\, tablet computers for better communication with family and friends\, and has helped create family reunions\, fishing trips\, and building a wheelchair ramp\, just to name a few. \nJoin us for an amazing night of fun and pure entertainment with all proceeds benefiting Hospice care in Marquette County. It’s about how you LIVE! For more information on the U.P. Hospice Foundation\, please contact 906-225-4545. \n### \nSince 1973\, U.P. Home Health & Hospice has been serving individuals in their home after a surgery\, illness\, or life-limiting diagnosis. Our focus is on exceptional quality care and we maintain a philosophical approach to care that focuses on empowering people to live life to the fullest. This philosophy is the drive for us to provide home health\, hospice\, and private duty. These three service lines allow clients to stay in their homes and focus on living well with seamless transitions between services if the need arises.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/a-night-under-the-big-top/
LOCATION:Kaufman Auditorium\, 611 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Finlandia Art Gallery presents The 4th Annual Folk School at Midsummer Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:June 17 – August 19\, 2026 \nOpening Reception: Wednesday\, June 17\, 7-8:30pm \nThe Folk School at Midsummer exhibit in the Finlandia Gallery at Finlandia Foundation’s Finnish American Heritage Center opens on Wednesday\, June 17. A reception will begin at 7 p.m. that evening and takes place in conjunction with the opening of an archival exhibit featuring the works of painter Akseli Gallen-Kallela that are part of the Heritage Center’s archive collection.  \n“It has become an annual tradition to celebrate midsummer with work from our Folk School\, but what visitors see in the exhibit really changes in beautiful ways from year to year\,” said Clare Zuraw\, director of the Finnish American Folk School and interim gallery director. “The creativity and skill of our incredible instructors and students shines brightly in this exhibit. All are welcome to visit and discover how we’re linking traditional skills with contemporary art.” \nRegular visitors to the annual exhibit have likely come to expect fiber art and this year is no exception with weaving\, knitting\, and felting throughout the gallery. Visitors will also find remarkable basketry\, ceramics\, instruments\, and wood carving.  \nFolk School Ceramics Studio member Brooke Hilman reflects on the process of working with clay. “It grounds me in the physical world. It allows me to approach my process intuitively as a form of play\, and a form of reconnection to the body” she said. “Ceramics feels like a call toward something old\, steady\, and slow\, cultivating a deeper sense of authenticity through making.” \nThis sense of authenticity and steadiness suffuses the entire exhibition and the experience of learning and making at the Finnish American Folk School throughout the year.  \nThe opening reception on June 17 will also feature music\, with a 7pm performance by Kuparikielet\, the Folk School’s youth dance band. The Gallen-Kallela exhibit\, which will be displayed in the Martha Wiljanen Community Hall\, is the first time in nearly 20 years that these works of art by the world-renowned artist will grace the walls of the Heritage Center. Clare Zuraw\, along with archivist Joanna Chopp and Finlandia Foundation Executive Director Tommy Flanagan\, will offer brief remarks about both exhibits at about 7:30 p.m.  \n“The Gallen-Kallela exhibit will include original works\, as well as a set of signed heliogravure prints of some of his most well-known pieces\,” said archivist Joanna Chopp\, who is curating the display. Many of the pieces shown at the Heritage Center were created when Gallen-Kallela lived in the United States in the early 1920s. \nVisitors are welcome to view these and other exhibits inside the Finnish American Heritage Center Monday through Friday\, 8am-4:30pm. Next week\, special Juhannus celebrations will have the building open for demonstrations and music on Saturday\, June 20 from 10am-2pm and again for a community dance from 7pm-10pm. For more information\, call 906-370-3722 or visit www.finlandiaartgallery.com.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/finlandia-art-gallery-presents-the-4th-annual-folk-school-at-midsummer-exhibition/
LOCATION:Finlandia Art Gallery\, 435 Quincy Street\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:'North of the 45th' Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:June 19 through Sept. 4. \nDeVos Art Museum \nNorthern Michigan University’s DeVos Art Museum will host “North of the 45th\,” an annual juried exhibition featuring artists living in Michigan\, Wisconsin and Minnesota locations north of the 45th parallel\, which is known as the halfway point between the equator and north pole. The show opens June 19 and will be on display through Sept. 4. \nThe 2026 jurors are: Shane McAdams\, an artist\, writer\, curator and educator from Cedarburg\, Wis.; and Shane Walsh\, a painter and teacher who splits his time between studios in Milwaukee and New York City. Both are educators at UW-Milwaukee\, co-founders of the Door County Contemporary Art Fair and have shown artwork in solo and group shows at galleries and museums\, both nationally and internationally. \nArtists featured in the North of the 45th exhibition include seven from Marquette: Ezra Asohan; David Berg; Michael Friend; AJ Jensen; Tamara Kartheiser; Russell Prather; and Cameron Wilcox. There are also four from Minneapolis: Abigail Ahlberg; Rachel Collier; Melissa Cooke Benson; and Amanda Hamilton. \nRemaining artists featured are: Joe Arts\, Wisconsin Rapids; Kurt Babcock\, Gwinn; Zachary Betts\, Roseville\, Minn.; Mary Brodbeck\, Calumet Township; Ginnie Cappaert\, Egg Harbor\, Wis.; Cynthia Cote\, Calumet; Nicolas Darcourt\, Minnetonka\, Minn.; Joy DeNicola. Iron River\, Mich.; Larry Godfrey\, Gladstone; Lindsy Halleckson\, Robbinsdale\, Minn.; Camille Hamilton\, Alden\, Mich.; Rachel Hausmann-Schall. Mosinee\, Wis.; John Hubbard\, Gwinn; Cheyenne La March\, Gladstone; Toni Mendina\, Iron Mountain; and Christian Rieben\, Kewaunee\, Wis. \nThe museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday\, Friday and Saturday\, and from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday. Admission is free.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/north-of-the-45th-art-exhibit/
LOCATION:DeVos Art Museum\, 401 Presque Isle Ave\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Tickets Are On Sale for 17th Annual U.P. Fall Beer Festival
DESCRIPTION:Coming up Saturday\, September 12 in Marquette\, Michigan \n  \nTickets went on sale Thursday\, June 25 at 10am (at MiBeer.com) for the 17th Annual U.P. Fall Beer Festival hosted by the Michigan Brewers Guild on Saturday\, September 12 along the Lake Superior shoreline in Marquette’s Mattson Lower Harbor Park.  \n  \nGeneral Admission is 1-6pm\, with the gates opening at Noon for Enthusiast Members. Tickets are $55 per person in advance ($65 the day of). Those wanting a VIP experience can purchase tickets which allow for an extra hour of beer sampling-those tickets are $75 in advance or $85 the day of. Admission is for those 21+ with valid I.D. and are held rain or shine.  \n  \nFormed in 1997\, the Michigan Brewers Guild is the non-profit dedicated to promoting and protecting the local beer industry. With close to 300 member breweries\, the Michigan Brewers Guild is a network of innovative and passionate brewers that serves as the recognized advocate for the Michigan craft beer industry. The Guild hosted its first festival in July 1998 and today hosts four festivals that are produced for the industry\, by the industry.  \n  \nMichigan’s thriving brewing industry contributes more than 11\,000 full-time jobs to the state with a total economic impact of over $1.6 billion. In terms of overall number of breweries\, microbreweries and brewpubs\, Michigan ranks #8 in the nation-supporting its title as “The Great Beer State.” \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/tickets-are-on-sale-for-17th-annual-u-p-fall-beer-festival/
LOCATION:Lower Harbor Park\, Marquette\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Emberlight Festival Art in the Park
DESCRIPTION:June 27 – August 22 \nMiners Memorial Heritage Park \n771 E Ayer St. Ironwood\, MI 49938 \n  \nFree event \n  \nSponsored by the Gogebic Community College Foundation\, in memory of Alex Marciniak. \n  \nFrom June 27 through August 22\, visitors are invited to wander the 1.2-mile Aurora Loop and discover large-scale installations nestled among towering pines\, winding trails\, and the rugged beauty of the Northwoods. Created by artists from across the region\, this year’s exhibition reflects Emberlight’s 2026 theme\, New Ways to Dream – exploring imagination\, transformation\, memory\, identity\, and the power of collective creativity. \n  \nAlongside this year’s juried installations\, Emberlight proudly unveils two major community-centered projects through Art For All. A new collaborative installation invites audiences themselves to become part of the artistic process\, while a second large-scale work – created in partnership with students from five regional schools – draws inspiration from Ojibwe doodems\, reflecting themes of kinship\, ancestry\, and connection to the natural world through the voices and creativity of the next generation. Supported through funding from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council\, the project places young artists at the heart of the festival in a powerful new way. \n  \nhttps://emberlight.org/event/art-in-the-park-2026/ \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/emberlight-festival-art-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Miners Memorial Heritage Park\, 771 E Ayer St.\, Ironwood\, MI\, 49938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Beaumier Center Highlights Mary Jayne Hallifax's Photography
DESCRIPTION:exhibition opens July 9 and will be on display through Oct. 3 \nThe Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center \nThe Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at NMU will open a new exhibition July 9 that features the work of one of the U.P.’s most prolific photographers. It is titled “Munising in Black & White: The Photographs of Mary Jayne Hallifax.” She was an in-demand commercial photographer who also captured numerous candid images of her hometown over seven decades. \nHallifax died in 2025 at the age of 96 and donated many of her original negatives to photograph collector Jack Deo\, who is loaning 60 images to the Beaumier Center for the exhibit. They represent a tiny fragment of her catalog and focus specifically on the 1950s and 1960s\, depicting community events\, street scenes\, school activities and the lives of people in the community.  \nA lifelong Munising resident\, Mary Jayne (Shampine) Hallifax was a 1946 graduate of W.G. Mather High School. While working on the school’s yearbook\, she was asked by the school secretary to take\, help develop and print photographs\, and from that her lifelong love with photography began. \nAfter she graduated and started working\, Mary Jayne spent her nights taking photos and developing them. It became such a passion that she gave up her job at People’s State Bank to pursue photography full time. She soon became Munising’s most in demand commercial photographer\, especially for weddings and senior photos. However\, she also loved just wandering the streets of Munising taking candid photos of people and the general “goings-on” in the community. She even took photos for the Michigan State Police crime lab. \nIn 1948\, Mary Jayne married Richard Hallifax\, and the pair worked on photography together. He did much of the film developing and press work\, while she focused on making prints\, and her portraiture studio work with families\, wedding parties and graduating students. During her career with newspaper work and even into retirement\, she photographed seven Michigan governors on their trips to Munising: G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams\, John Swainson\, George Romney\, William Milliken\, James Blanchard\, John Engler and Rick Snyder.  \nUp until her 95th birthday\, she had a weekly column “All About Town with Mary Jayne” or “Down Memory Lane in Alger County” for the Marquette Mining Journal and years earlier for the Munising News. \nThe exhibition will be on display through Oct. 3 at the Beaumier Center’s gallery in 223 Harden Hall at NMU. The center’s summer hours are noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is free and open to the public.  \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/beaumier-center-highlights-mary-jayne-hallifaxs-photography/
LOCATION:NMU Beaumier Heritage Center\, 1401 Presque Avenue\, Gries Hall\,\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Copper Country Angel Mission Starts Annual Socks & Undies Drive for Local Students
DESCRIPTION:Copper Country Angel Mission Starts Annual Socks & Undies Drive for Local Students \n  \nHelp Local Students Start the School Year with Confidence \n  \nCopper Country Angel Mission is launching its annual Socks & Undies Drive to collect new socks and underwear for local children in need\, from toddlers through teenagers. The goal is to help every school-aged child begin the year with dignity\, comfort\, and the confidence that comes from having brand-new essentials. \n  \nDistribution \nThe Angel Mission is again partnering with The Salvation Army – Copper Country – Bread of Life Center to distribute these essentials through CCAM’s Backpack and TSA’s Stuff the Bus programs in August. \n  \nCollection Box Locations \n CCAM Store \n The Salvation Army\, Hancock \n Dollar General\, Allouez \n Incredible Bank\, Calumet and Houghton \n Auto-Pro Glass & Tire\, Houghton \n Houghton Walmart entrances \n Faith Lutheran Church\, Laurium \n Bethany Lutheran Church\, Mohawk \n Shepherd of the Sea\, Copper Harbor \n  \nMonetary Donations \nMonetary donations may be mailed to CCAM\, 433 5th St.\, Calumet\, MI 49913. Please note “socks/undies” with your donation. \n  \nDonation cans are also available at the following locations: \n Keweenaw: Mohawk Superette; Allouez Amoco \n Calumet: Calumet BP; Toni’s Country Kitchen; Burger King; Circle K \n Hancock: Circle K \n Houghton: Auto-Pro Glass & Tire; Mobile\, Sharon Avenue; Amoco\, Montezuma \n  \nTogether\, we can help local kids begin the school year prepared\, comfortable\, and confident.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/copper-country-angel-mission-starts-annual-socks-undies-drive-for-local-students/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Emberlight Festival Emberlight Photographers Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:July 15 – August 22 \nHistoric Depot Museum \n150 N Lowell St. Ironwood\, MI 49938 \n  \nFree event \n  \nThis annual exhibition transforms moments both grand and intimate into works of visual storytelling. Featuring the work of Emberlight’s acclaimed photography team and guest artists\, these images form a vivid portrait not only of a region\, but of the artists who continue to interpret it through their own unique lenses. \n  \nhttps://emberlight.org/event/emberlight-photographers-2026/ \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/emberlight-festival-emberlight-photographers-exhibition/
LOCATION:Historic Depot Museum\, 150 N Lowell St.\, Ironwood\, MI\, 49938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Keweenaw's Premier Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 28th Annual Keweenaw’s Premier Golf Outing on Wednesday\, September 9\, 2026. Rain date is Wednesday\, September 16\, 2026.\n\n\nThe event will be held at the Portage Lake Golf Course\, 46789 US – 41\, Houghton\, MI\nCheck-in time 8:30AM\nShotgun start at 9AM\nMust RSVP by August 28\, 2026 \nCost of Team:\nTeam of four $450 – (includes green fees\, cart\, lunch and 1 drink ticket)\nSkins – $20 per team\nMulligans – $10 per team\nRaffle Tickets – $20 per stretch \nPrize for BEST DRESSED! \nTop Prizes:\n• $125 Keweenaw Cash to each player\n• $75 Keweenaw Cash to each player\n• $50 Keweenaw Cash to each player \nAfter the form is submitted an invoice will be sent to your email. Please make checks payable to: \nKeweenaw Chamber of Commerce \n418 Shelden Ave. | Suite B\nHoughton\, MI 49931 \n*Total payment must be received by the time of the event* \n\nLink to payment here:  28th Annual Keweenaw Premier Golf Outing – Sep 9\, 2026 \nAny questions? Please email us at info@keweenaw.org or call 906-482-5240
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/keweenaws-premier-golf-outing/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Call for artists!
DESCRIPTION:We are now accepting applications for the 2026 26th Annual Holiday Art Sale\, to be held at the Marquette Regional History Center on Saturday\, November 14 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. \nThere is limited space for this show and there will not be a tent this year.. Incomplete applications will be an automatic disqualification via the jury from the sale. Please drop them off or mail them to the Marquette Regional History Center. Additional details are in the application. \nThe deadline to submit your completed application is September 14\, 2026. \nPlease email jbays@marquettehistory.org for additional info and thank you! We’re looking forward to another successful year!  \nThe application can be found on our website www.marquettehistory.org \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/call-for-artists/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership to Host Delegation from Higashiomi Japan
DESCRIPTION:The Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership is proud to announce the 2026 incoming delegation from our sister city Higashiomi\, Japan\, celebrating our 47th year of sister city relations. A delegation of seven Higashiomi citizens will arrive in Marquette on July 19 and depart on July 29\, 2026\, \nOur seven delegates are the Deputy Mayor\, a Higashiomi City Council member\, Higashiomi City Staff\, members of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry\, Higashiomi International Exchange Association\, and Higashiomi citizens. The Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership Committee is proud to host the events for the Sister City delegation. The Japanese delegation is led by Higashiomi Deputy Mayor Namikawa. Host families are needed to host our seven delegates. Delegates will be in the Marquette Area for 11 days and 10 nights.   \nDelegation visits include two host family days and seven community days provided by the Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership.    \nFor an application form or for more information\, visit http://www.mqtsistercity.org/\, contact the Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership at contact@mqtsistercity.org\, or contact Board Members Bill Brazier at (906) 869-4859 or Collin Banger at (616) 368-2624.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/marquette-area-sister-cities-partnership-to-host-delegation-from-higashiomi-japan/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:A Night Under the Big Top- Presented by Dancing with our Stars Ticket Sales!
DESCRIPTION:The U.P. Hospice Foundation is excited to announce that tickets will go on sale for the general public on July 20th for its signature annual fundraiser\, A Night Under the Big Top – presented by Dancing with Our Stars Marquette County Style\, taking place Thursday\, October 8\, 2026\, at Kaufman Auditorium. \nAfter ten years of entertaining sold-out audiences\, this year’s production introduces an exciting new circus-inspired theme that promises an unforgettable evening of music\, dance\, theatrical performances\, dazzling costumes\, and larger-than-life entertainment—all while supporting compassionate Hospice care for families throughout Marquette County. \nTickets are $50 and include admission to both the live performance and an exclusive Big Top Wrap Party at Ore Dock Brewing Company immediately following the show. Guests will have the opportunity to celebrate with the celebrity performers\, dance professionals\, volunteers\, and sponsors while enjoying the excitement of the evening’s results. (Cash bar available.) \n“This year’s show is unlike anything we’ve done before\,” said Dave Aro\, Executive Director of the U.P. Hospice Foundation. “We’ve created an immersive experience that combines incredible local talent with an important mission. Every ticket purchased helps provide comfort\, dignity\, and meaningful moments for Hospice patients and their families.” \nDoors to Kaufman Auditorium open at 6:00 p.m.\, with the show beginning at 6:30 p.m. As always\, audience members will watch local celebrity teams perform alongside talented dance professionals in a competition for three coveted honors: \n\nBig Top Favorite – Awarded to the team raising the most funds for Hospice care.\nCircle Ring Star – Selected by the judges for outstanding performance.\nThe Greatest Show – Presented to the team earning the highest combined judges’ scores and fundraising totals.\n\nThis year’s celebrity teams include: \n\nBreaking Moves by MyUPNow\nFresh Coast Beauties\nGirlyPop\nNextHome Closing Crew\nThe Starlettes\nTeam Range Bank – The Loan Rangers\nYoop-Phoria\n\nUnder the creative direction of Ann Marie Frenn\, each team has been working alongside local dance professionals to prepare performances that are imaginative\, entertaining\, and full of heart. \nIn addition to purchasing tickets\, community members can support their favorite celebrity team by casting votes online throughout the fundraising campaign. Every vote helps raise funds for Hospice care in our community. \nProceeds from the event benefit the U.P. Hospice Foundation\, supporting programs that help fulfill final wishes\, provide equipment and comfort items\, assist caregivers\, and create meaningful experiences for Hospice patients and their loved ones. Through the Foundation’s Make-A-Memory Program\, donations have made it possible for patients to reunite with family\, attend milestone celebrations virtually\, enjoy fishing trips\, receive specialized equipment\, and experience countless moments that otherwise may not have been possible. \nTickets are expected to sell quickly. To purchase tickets or vote for your favorite celebrity team\, visit dwos.uphomehealth.org. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening under the big top where every performance helps make a difference in the lives of local Hospice patients and families.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/a-night-under-the-big-top-presented-by-dancing-with-our-stars-ticket-sales/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Wild Ones Keweenaw Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to plant! \nWith summer in full swing\, the woods and meadows are alive with flowers. You can bring that natural beauty home by adding native plants to your yard. \nThe Wild Ones Keweenaw Chapter is holding its late summer plant sale online at keweenaw.wildones.org. More than two dozen species are available\, including scarlet bee balm\, purple coneflower\, and Jack in the pulpit\, plus two different mini-gardens for monarch butterflies. After ordering\, plants can be picked up in Houghton. The birds and pollinators will thank you for it. \nThe sale is ongoing through the summer; order early for best selection. Most plants are $3.50 or two for $6. For more information\, visit keweenaw.wildones.org or email wildoneskeweenaw@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/wild-ones-keweenaw-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260818T150000
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Writers on Writing: Jonathan Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday\, August 17 & 18\, 2026. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\,  \nPeter White Public Library Shiras Room.  \nAdults\, Seniors\, Teens. In this new programming series\, seasoned published authors of various genres lead participants through writing exercises and workshops to hone their writerly talents. August’s Writer: Jonathan Johnson. Celebrated poet/writer Jonathan Johnson leads a two-day generative writing workshop for all genres and skill levels of participants. Johnson’s work have been anthologized in Best American Poetry\, published widely in literary magazines\, and read on National Public Radio.  \nSpace is limited to 15 participants\, so register early.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information\, contact Marty at 226-4322\, machatz@pwpl.info\, or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-writers-on-writing-jonathan-johnson/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260818T150000
DTSTAMP:20260724T155159Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: 1-ON-1 Tech Coaching for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August (4\,11\,18\,25)\, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  \nLocal History Research Room\, Peter White Public Library.  \nNeed help with the settings on your phone or iPad? Want to download travel apps before you leave town? Need help utilizing the library’s Memory Lab or navigating Libby? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want\, with the help of Christine Ault\, retired teacher and teach coach\, Tuesday mornings from 10 AM – 3 PM during June\, July and August in the Local History Research Room of the Peter White Public Library.  \nCall the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule a 30-minute session.  \nPlease charge your electronic device and have your questions prepared before each session. Bring your passwords and pins as needed. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-1-on-1-tech-coaching-for-seniors-15/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260818T130000
DTSTAMP:20260724T154530Z
CREATED:20260724T154530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T154530Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Gather2Grow: Feeding America West Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays & Thursdays August (4\, 6\, 11\, 13\, 18\, 20\, 25\, 27)\, 2026. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Lower Level Lobby.  \nPWPL is once again partnering with Feeding America West Michigan in the Gather2Grow summer meals program and will serve as a pickup site for shelf stable meals. Available at no cost to all youth (18 and under) and disabled adults up to age 26.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-gather2grow-feeding-america-west-michigan-21/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260818T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260807T223747Z
CREATED:20260807T223747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T223747Z
UID:6873-1787054400-1787054400@www.keepitintheup.com
SUMMARY:UPCOMING FINNPOSIUM: Wrap-Up Fireside Chat with Consul General of Finland in New York\, Ambassador Jarmo Sareva
DESCRIPTION:Join Finlandia Foundation National for our next Finnposium: A Wrap-Up Fireside Chat with Consul General of Finland in New York\, Ambassador Jarmo Sareva\, in conversation with Tommy Flanagan.  \nAppointed in 2022\, Ambassador Sareva has come to intimately know many aspects of Finnish America.  \nOver the past four years\, he has made a positive impact on our community serving Finland in the United States.  \nOur conversation will offer a time for reflection on highlights\, experiences\, and relationships during his tenure in New York.  \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from Jarmo personally.  \nWhen: Tues.\, Aug. 18 at 9am PT / 12pm ET  \nFree Zoom Webinar Register
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/upcoming-finnposium-wrap-up-fireside-chat-with-consul-general-of-finland-in-new-york-ambassador-jarmo-sareva/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260818T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260818T180000
DTSTAMP:20260814T221312Z
CREATED:20260814T221312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T221312Z
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SUMMARY:Agenda and Minutes for 8.18.2026
DESCRIPTION:3 Minutes \n  \n1 Agenda
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/agenda-and-minutes-for-8-18-2026/
LOCATION:Marquette County Courthouse\, 234 W. Baraga Avenue\, Marquette\, Michigan\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260818T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260818T190000
DTSTAMP:20260724T155625Z
CREATED:20260724T155625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T155625Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Drop-in Meditation with Meditate Marquette
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, August (4\, 11\, 18\, 25) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. \nFridays\, August (7\, 14\, 21\, 28) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m. \nPeter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two weekly\, in-person mindfulness meditation programs. Sessions will include a combination of talks\, seated meditation\, and movement practices.  \nAll individuals\, regardless of previous experience or spiritual affiliation\, are welcome to attend.  \nFor further information\, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-drop-in-meditation-with-meditate-marquette-20/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260818T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260818T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162338Z
CREATED:20260521T162338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T162338Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Covington Township Summer Music Schedule
DESCRIPTION:2026 Covington Township Summer Music Schedule \n  \nMulti-Purpose Building on M28 \nMusic Starts @ 7:00 pm \n  \nAug 18  Belinda Maki \nAug 25  U.P. Gumbo
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/2026-covington-township-summer-music-schedule-9/
LOCATION:Covington Township Multi-Purpose Building\, Covington\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260819T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260813T154044Z
CREATED:20260813T154044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T154044Z
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SUMMARY:Big Bay Fall Fest
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 19\, 2026 (11am–4pm)\, we’ll be hosting the Big Bay Fall Fest at Draver Park. This free\, family-friendly festival has grown into one of the most anticipated fall celebrations in Marquette County. \nHighlights for 2026: \n\nLive music & a classic car show\nLocal artisan & food vendors\nFamily activities: bounce houses\, dunk tank\, craft stations\nPie-eating contests for kids and adults\nNew park amenities thanks to Powell Township’s SPARK grant renovations\n\nFall Fest is about more than fun; it’s about community stewardship. It brings together locals and visitors to celebrate Big Bay’s culture\, creativity\, and connection to place.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/big-bay-fall-fest-3/
LOCATION:Draver Park\, Big Bay\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260819T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260731T191906Z
CREATED:20260731T191906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191906Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Market
DESCRIPTION:August 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, and 26th 5 pm – 8 pm \nThe Downtown Marquette Farmers Market will be turning the 100 block of W. Washington St. into a festive Night Market where you will find over 60 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown\, collected\, and crafted products. Stop by every Wednesday night from 5 pm – 8 pm to enjoy the local farmers\, bakers\, artisans\, musicians\, and more! \n  \nAlso Saturday Farmers Market \nAugust 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd\, and 29th : 9 am – 1 pm \nAt the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market\, you will find over 70 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown\, collected\, and crafted products. Stop by the Marquette Commons every Saturday from 9 am – 1 pm to enjoy the local farmers\, bakers\, artisans\, musicians\, and more!
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/wednesday-night-market-12/
LOCATION:Marquette Commons\, 112 S. Third St.\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260820T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260820T235959
DTSTAMP:20260102T213955Z
CREATED:20260102T213908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T213955Z
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SUMMARY:Harborfest
DESCRIPTION:Harborfest \n\nThursday – Sunday\, Aug. 20 – 22
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/harborfest/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260820T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260820T235959
DTSTAMP:20260710T205207Z
CREATED:20260710T205207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T205207Z
UID:6647-1787184000-1787270399@www.keepitintheup.com
SUMMARY:Dale Carnegie Sales Training: Winning with Relationship Selling
DESCRIPTION:In Dale Carnegie Sales Training: Winning with Relationship Selling\, learn how to build productive relationships built on reciprocal trust that comes from established credibility and a mutual understanding of value. These relationships happen when the seller can demonstrate a genuine comprehension of the client’s world—their real needs—based on asking powerful questions and listening skills that identify opportunities and challenges and uncover unknown or unexpressed requirements. \n \n  \nIn Person\n3 Consecutive Thursdays\nAugust 6\, 13 & 20 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | West Allis/MKE\, WI\nIn Person/Enroll\nCourse Brochure
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/dale-carnegie-sales-training-winning-with-relationship-selling-3/
LOCATION:Michigan
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260820T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260823T235959
DTSTAMP:20260807T230752Z
CREATED:20260807T230752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T230752Z
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SUMMARY:Join us! Group Hikes August 20 - 23
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a chance to explore some of the most beautiful and rugged sections of the North Country Trail west of Marquette? Here’s an opportunity for you! \nCheryl Kreindler\, Vice President of the North Country Trail Association Board of Directors and an experienced hiker\, will be hiking through our area this August and has invited others to join her for all or part of the journey. Cheryl has completed more than 2\,000 miles of the North Country Trail and looks forward to exploring these beautiful sections with anyone who would like to join her. The route includes some of our most remote and scenic landscapes\, including the McCormick Wilderness. \nMeeting locations and start times are below. \nHike Schedule \n\nThursday\, August 20 – Forestville Trailhead (MI-UP-268.5) to CR-550 (MI-UP-259.5) – 9 miles. Meetup (8:45 a.m.): CR-550 (46.645425\, -87.504277) and shuttle from there.\nFriday\, August 21 – Craig Lake State Park Parking (MI-UP-206.5) to Peshekee River/McCormick Wilderness (MI-UP-217.8) – 11.8 miles. Meetup (8:45 a.m.): Peshekee River (46.641365\, -88.046760) and shuttle from there.\nSaturday\, August 22 – Little Spruce Lake Road (MI-UP-196) to Craig Lake State Park Parking (MI-UP-206.5) – 10.3 miles. Meetup (8:45 a.m.): Craig Lake State Park (46.599435\, -88.189890) and shuttle from there.\nSunday\, August 23 – US-41 Roadside Park (MI-UP-183.5) to Little Spruce Lake Road (MI-UP-196) – 12.6 miles. Meetup (8:45 a.m.): Little Spruce Lake Road (46.637586\, -88.316663) and shuttle from there.\n\n\nIf you’d like to hike with Cheryl on one or more of these days\, please register using this link. The registration form will allow you to select the hikes you’re interested in\, and we’ll get you in touch with Cheryl to finalize plans.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/join-us-group-hikes-august-20-23/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260626T205819Z
CREATED:20260626T205819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T205819Z
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SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, August 13 through September 17\, 2026\, from 1:30-3:00 pm EST\, \nIshpeming Senior Center\, 121 Greenwood Street\, Ishpeming.  \n  \nPowerful Tools for Caregivers\, a six-week in-person workshop\, designed for the non-professional\, informal family caregiver\, will be held on Thursdays\, August 13 through September 17\, 2026\, from 1:30-3:00 pm EST\, at the Ishpeming Senior Center\, 121 Greenwood Street\, Ishpeming.  \nResearch studies find high rates of depression and anxiety among caregivers and increased vulnerability to health problems. Caregivers frequently cite restriction of personal activities and social life as problems. In addition\, caregivers often feel a lack of control over events and a sense of powerlessness which can have a significant negative impact on their physical and emotional health. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will provide caregivers tools to help reduce stress and increase relaxation\, make tough decisions\, reduce guilt\, anger and depression\, communicate effectively\, set goals and problem solve\, and take better care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Caregivers will benefit from the workshop whether they are helping a parent\, spouse\, or friend living at home\, in long-term care or across the country. The workshop focuses on self-care for the caregiver\, not on specific diseases or hands-on caregiving. \nPowerful Tools for Caregivers is offered by Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) in partnership with Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. There is no charge for this workshop\, but registration is required. Class size is limited. \nTo register\, visit www.upcap.org (click on Events) or call 2-1-1 Monday through Friday\, 8 am to 4 pm for assistance. Registration ends when the class is full or on August 3. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-workshop-8/
LOCATION:Ishpeming Senior Center\, 121 Greenwood St\, Ishpeming\, MI\, 49849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260820T130000
DTSTAMP:20260814T134033Z
CREATED:20260814T134033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T134033Z
UID:6930-1787223600-1787230800@www.keepitintheup.com
SUMMARY:KBOCC 3rd Annual End of Summer Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College is holding its third annual end-of-summer carnival on Thursday\, Aug. 20\, from 11 AM to 1 PM. The event will be held on the College’s Wabanung Campus at 770 N. Main St. in L’Anse. As always\, this event is free and open to the public.\nEnjoy free food\, family-friendly games and prizes\, raffles\, bounce houses for children of all ages\, and more. Staff and faculty will be on hand to answer questions and assist with registration/applications for the Fall 2026 Semester. In case of rain\, the carnival will move to Meadowbrook Arena.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/kbocc-3rd-annual-end-of-summer-carnival/
LOCATION:Keweenaw Bay Indian Community college\, 770 N. Main Street\, L'Anse\, Michigan\, 49946
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260820T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260820T130000
DTSTAMP:20260724T154619Z
CREATED:20260724T154619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T154619Z
UID:6730-1787225400-1787230800@www.keepitintheup.com
SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Gather2Grow: Feeding America West Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays & Thursdays August (4\, 6\, 11\, 13\, 18\, 20\, 25\, 27)\, 2026. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Lower Level Lobby.  \nPWPL is once again partnering with Feeding America West Michigan in the Gather2Grow summer meals program and will serve as a pickup site for shelf stable meals. Available at no cost to all youth (18 and under) and disabled adults up to age 26.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-gather2grow-feeding-america-west-michigan-22/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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