September is Library Card Sign-up Month! (ISHPEMING, MI) – This September, the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library invites you to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month and discover how a single card can open the door to endless opportunities. Today’s libraries connect communities to information, inspiration, and each other. This year’s theme, “One Card, Endless Possibilities,” is a reminder that libraries are for everyone—no matter your age, background, or goals. Whether you’re diving into a new hobby, searching for your next great read, brushing up on tech skills, or helping your child succeed in school, it all starts with a library card.
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Environmental Action Week at Northern Michigan University will take place starting Wednesday, Sept. 17, with the university hosting various events to highlight the role of activism and advocacy as it relates to the environment, climate and sustainability. The events taking place for Environmental Action Week are as follows: Wednesday, Sept. 17 “Deuda Natal” Poetry Reading, 6-7:30 p.m. in 2315 John X. Jamrich Hall. Puerto Rican poet Mara Pastor will read excerpts from her award-winning poetry book, “Deuda Natal,” which features environmental themes. Thursday, Sept. 18 Poetry and Environment Workshop with poet Mara Pastor, 6:30-8 p.m. in 2315 John X. The Finlandia Art Gallery and Finlandia Foundation National (FFN) are pleased to present Northern Tier, an exhibition of oil paintings by Finnish American artist Eric Aho. The exhibit will be on display from September 18 to November 13, 2025, at the Finlandia Art Gallery, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock. A reception for the artist will take place on Thursday, October 9, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., with an artist talk beginning at 7:20 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Aho will also be participating in Finlandia Foundation’s first The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University will open a new exhibition titled “Gales of November: Shipwrecks on Lake Superior” at noon on Friday, Sept. 19, in its gallery in Gries Hall. From the earliest days of sailing vessels on Lake Superior, November has taken its toll on the maritime trade. This exhibit will look at some of the more famous and fascinating shipwrecks that led to either the disappearance of a vessel or its eventual destruction. In November, large arctic air masses in Alaska and Canada begin to make their way southeast across the lakes, while low-pressure
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MMIP training and collaboration in Sault Ste. Marie Sept. 29 SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Tribal and Local Law Enforcement, Victims’ Services Teams and community members are invited to attend a day of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) training and collaboration. The collaborative event will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, at the Kewadin Casino Convention Center in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. There is no cost to attend, and lunch will be provided. The event is hosted by the Sault Tribe MMIP Advisory Workgroup. In 2021-22, Sault Tribe, in partnership with the Bay Mills
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Mondays & Thursdays, September (8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29) 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. For children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult, siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body, followed by sensory play activities. No admission charge. Registration not required. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Michigan Education Trust heads north of the Bridge to link Yooper families to new college savings opportunities MET fall tour spans Upper Peninsula to promote college savings program with $25 enrollment and $100 bonus MARQUETTE – This fall, as the Upper Peninsula comes alive with color and crisp air, the Michigan Education Trust (MET) will embark on its first U.P. tour since launching its historic $25 minimum enrollment, with community sessions to help families start saving for college. The events, to be held Sept. 29-Oct. 1, in Escanaba, Marquette, Newberry and Sault Ste. Marie, mark the most significant push yet |
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Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room. Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is open to all. Meeting agenda, materials, and remote attendance link are available on the library’s website: www.pwpl.info.
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Michigan Education Trust heads north of the Bridge to link Yooper families to new college savings opportunities MET fall tour spans Upper Peninsula to promote college savings program with $25 enrollment and $100 bonus MARQUETTE – This fall, as the Upper Peninsula comes alive with color and crisp air, the Michigan Education Trust (MET) will embark on its first U.P. tour since launching its historic $25 minimum enrollment, with community sessions to help families start saving for college. The events, to be held Sept. 29-Oct. 1, in Escanaba, Marquette, Newberry and Sault Ste. Marie, mark the most significant push yet
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Tuesdays, September (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 2025. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer a weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation program. The sessions begin at 6:00 pm followed by a period of fellowship. Dr. Debra Smith, a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and psychologist, will deliver brief talks exploring various aspects of meditation and its impact on our lives. These talks will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, while longer meditation sessions are scheduled for the remaining Tuesdays. All individuals, regardless of skill level or spiritual affiliation, |
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Wednesdays, October (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult. Older siblings are welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Wednesday, October 1, 2025. 10:00 a.m – 11:00 a.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. This Book Group welcomes readers interested in a variety of contemporary fiction on the first Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. Book discussions will be led by Reference Desk staff. Book selection for October 1st will be The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley. Please call 906-226-4311 or visit www.pwpl.info/news-events/book-groups with questions.
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Wednesday, October 1, 2025. 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Circulation Lobby. Stop by the Library to chat with Library Director Andrea Ingmire. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Two Tours Offered Wednesday, October 1, 1:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. The concept of “forest forensics” was coined by Tom Wessels and means to look for clues on land to understand human, climatic, and geologic actions that shaped a forest. We are thrilled to partner with MSU Extension’s Forestry and Natural Resources Educator, Anna Ellis, to take a hike at Old Towne in Negaunee. Once a neighborhood, the “caving grounds” are now a forest with a fascinating past. Meet at Jackson Mine Park Pavilion. Pre-registration is required, and tickets are on sale now. $10.00 per ticket; maximum 25 people per
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Wednesday, October 1, 2025. 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Teen Zone. Teens in grades 6-12 join in on the fun with unTITLEd Teens, a monthly program that will be a different activity each month. October’s activity will be spooky crafts. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info, and visit www.pwpl.info.
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Michigan Education Trust heads north of the Bridge to link Yooper families to new college savings opportunities MET fall tour spans Upper Peninsula to promote college savings program with $25 enrollment and $100 bonus MARQUETTE – This fall, as the Upper Peninsula comes alive with color and crisp air, the Michigan Education Trust (MET) will embark on its first U.P. tour since launching its historic $25 minimum enrollment, with community sessions to help families start saving for college. The events, to be held Sept. 29-Oct. 1, in Escanaba, Marquette, Newberry and Sault Ste. Marie, mark the most significant push yet
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On October 1, 2025 from 4:30-6:00 pm the NMU Center for Lifelong Learning will host “History of Stained Glass Windows at St. Paul’s” featuring the Resurrection window commissioned by Peter White for St. Paul’s in 1887. For more information go to https://nmu.edu/ncll/events.
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Wednesday, October 1, 2025. 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Circulation Lobby. Stop by the Library to chat with Library Director Andrea Ingmire. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit www.pwpl.info. |
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Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present Into the Woods, a fantasy musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, Sept 25-27 and Oct 2-4. This “darkly enchanting” production blends familiar fairy tale characters with profound themes of desire, consequence and hope. “Into the Woods begins with characters everyone recognizes, like Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Little Red Riding Hood, but Act II gets, as most Sondheim pieces do, much more mature and more personal,” said director Paul Truckey. “Everybody goes into the woods at some point in their life, and this show explores what happens when you do.” MUNISING, Mich.- Sand Point Road will be temporarily closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic east of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore boundary from approximately Oct. 2 through Oct. 8, 2025, for a culvert replacement project. The closure may extend through Oct. 10 if additional time is needed to complete the work. The Sand Point Marsh Trail, Sand Point Beach, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Headquarters will be inaccessible via Sand Point Road during this time. This closure will not impact access to Munising Memorial Hospital, the Munising Falls Visitor Center, or private residences on Sand Point Road. See map for exact
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Mondays & Thursdays, October (2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. For children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult,siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body, followed by sensory play activities. No admission charge. Registration not required. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Thursdays, October (2 & 23), 2025. 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Youth Services Makerspace. Youth of all ages who are interested in Pokémon card trading and gaming are invited to our new monthly Pokémon Trading & Gaming Sessions. Kids who attend will be able to trade & play the card game with other kids. Kids will also be able to spend time with other Pokémon fans, chatting about Pokémon and looking through their cards. Important – Trading & gaming will be kid led. It is highly recommended that parents do not allow their children to bring
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A Public Candidate Forum will be held Thursday, October 2nd for candidates running for the Marquette Board of Light and Power and the Marquette City Commission. The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will moderate the Forum and present proposed ballot measures for Michigan’s 2026 election. The Forum will be held in Marquette’s City Commission Chambers, 300 W. Baraga St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The Forum begins at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m. It will be live streamed to the LWVMC YouTube Channel and recorded for later viewing. The audience may meet and speak with the |
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For those interested in receiving 2025-2026 seasonal flu & COVID vaccines. Negaunee Senior Center – 10.06 10:00am – 1:00pm Ishpeming Senior Center – 10.15 10:00am – 1:00pm Republic School Gym – 10.16 4:30pm – 6:00pm
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Tuesdays & Fridays, October (3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31), 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Preschool age children. Siblings welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Fridays, October (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) 2025. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, Heritage Room. In partnership with several area organizations, this hour-long event offers a safe space to pause, reflect, and build meaningful connections with others who are committed to cultivating kindness in our world. Each week, a different organization takes the lead, with experienced educators and leaders facilitating. This rotating format ensures diverse perspectives and practices while maintaining a shared commitment to the Charter for Compassion and the Circle of Trust principles. For more information and to check on the status of the program, call
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Fridays, October (3, 10, 17, 24), 2025. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Meet other LEGO enthusiasts and build LEGO projects with the library’s LEGO blocks. Family friendly, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info. |
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Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 9:30am-4:00pm at the Marquette Regional History Center Enjoy colorful displays of quilts, knits and other fiber arts. Watch several creative or educational demos, plus, submit your own creations to the Fashion Show! Win door prizes such as books, patterns, yarn and more. Take home free hands-on arts and crafts activities. Fun for all ages! Included with general admission fee. Lake Superior Fiber Festival is an open-house event. Come anytime 9:30-4:30.. Great for all ages including families, clubs and individuals. General admission fee will cover entry to the museum and to Fiber Festival. Sponsor level museum
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Saturday, October 4, 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room. Four mindfulness meditation and yoga teachers invite you to engage in a year of mindful living. Each month, one of the teachers will present a topic that addresses the different dimensions where we can practice mindfulness and presence. The intent is for us to cultivate mindfulness, care, and well-being individually and in our love, business, and social relationships. These are drop-in sessions, although committing to a full year is a way to build a consistent mindfulness practice. For more information and to check
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Saturdays, October (4, 11, 18, 25), 2025. 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays geared towards babies through preschool with a loving adult. Older siblings and older children are welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Saturday, October (4 & 18). 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Join NMU Art Education major Ella and create art! Kids of all ages are welcome – the techniques used will be adaptable for kids of all ages and abilities. All supplies provided, drop-in program. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info. |
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Mondays & Thursdays, October (2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. For children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult,siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body, followed by sensory play activities. No admission charge. Registration not required. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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For those interested in receiving 2025-2026 seasonal flu & COVID vaccines. Negaunee Senior Center – 10.06 10:00am – 1:00pm Ishpeming Senior Center – 10.15 10:00am – 1:00pm Republic School Gym – 10.16 4:30pm – 6:00pm |
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Tuesdays & Fridays, October (3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31), 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Preschool age children. Siblings welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info. |
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Wednesdays, October (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult. Older siblings are welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info. |
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City Of Negaunee Regular Meeting October 9, 2025 @ 6:30 P.M. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson St (Tobin St. Entrance) Call To Order Pledge To Flag Roll Call Approval Of Agenda Public Comment (3 Min. Limit) Public Hearings 2026 Proposed Budget Ordinance Amendment #154 Rental Ordinance 2nd Reading Unfinished Business New Business Garbage Bids Usda Draw And Change Order – Phase 1 Water Project And Non Participating Cci Land Purchase Discussion Consent Agenda Minutes – September 11th Regular Minutes, October 2nd Special Budget Minutes Claims And Accounts Revenue/Expenditure Trial Balance Reports Budget Adjustments Public Comment (3 Min. Limit) Council Members
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Mondays & Thursdays, October (2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. For children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult,siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body, followed by sensory play activities. No admission charge. Registration not required. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Taking place on Thursday, October 9. Food distribution will begin at 10:00am and continue while supplies last or until 11:30am. Food will be available for approximately 550 families. Due to changes with Feeding America West Michigan, proxy pickup will be limited. This will be a drive-thru event with directions given by parking lot attendants. Guests are asked to remain in their cars and have adequate space prepared in their trunk or back seat in advance to allow the distribution team In honor of World Mental Health Day, Northern Michigan University Wellbeing Promotions is gearing up for its second annual Mind Over Miles 5K at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9. The event encourages attendees to open conversations surrounding mental health and reduce the stigma around receiving help. Participants will run or walk a scenic loop through NMU’s campus, starting and finishing at the Wildcat Statue near Jamrich Hall. A new addition to this year’s event is the Cats to 5K training program, which invites faculty, staff and students to prepare for race day together. With beginner and intermediate options, the
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The Finlandia Art Gallery and Finlandia Foundation National (FFN) are pleased to present Northern Tier, an exhibition of oil paintings by Finnish American artist Eric Aho. The exhibit will be on display from September 18 to November 13, 2025, at the Finlandia Art Gallery, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock. A reception for the artist will take place on Thursday, October 9, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., with an artist talk beginning at 7:20 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Aho will also be participating in Finlandia Foundation’s first |
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Tuesdays & Fridays, October (3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31), 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Preschool age children. Siblings welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Fridays, October (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) 2025. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, Heritage Room. In partnership with several area organizations, this hour-long event offers a safe space to pause, reflect, and build meaningful connections with others who are committed to cultivating kindness in our world. Each week, a different organization takes the lead, with experienced educators and leaders facilitating. This rotating format ensures diverse perspectives and practices while maintaining a shared commitment to the Charter for Compassion and the Circle of Trust principles. For more information and to check on the status of the program, call
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Fridays, October (3, 10, 17, 24), 2025. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Meet other LEGO enthusiasts and build LEGO projects with the library’s LEGO blocks. Family friendly, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info. Northern Michigan University’s Siril Concert Series will present a “Beethoven and Banjos” concert featuring classical and folk music from Iceland at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, in Reynolds Recital Hall. The featured artists will also present two free events earlier that day in the same location: a music appreciation presentation at 11 a.m., followed by a masterclass at 1 p.m. Beethoven and Banjos is an annual project organized by the Northwoods Music Collaborative that blends classical and traditional styles into innovative performances. The program integrates musicians from around the world to create new music and fresh interpretations of older works. |
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42 M-35, Negaunee, MI 49866 Dates: October 11, 2025 – October 12, 2025 Watch Sled dog racing in October without the snow and cold! Teams race throughout the trails, rain or shine, all weekend at the Negaunee Township Hall Park! Instead of a sled, Mushers will use bicycles, scooters, wheeled rigs or run behind the dogs (canicross). Check out the UP200 Website to learn more about the event, how to participate, or ways to lend a hand!
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Saturdays, October (4, 11, 18, 25), 2025. 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays geared towards babies through preschool with a loving adult. Older siblings and older children are welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info. |
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The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS) will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary on Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 12 – 3 pm at the shelter location, 815 South State Highway M533, Gwinn. UPAWS will be hosting a celebration party in the community room with snacks and an anniversary cake. There will also be a shelter open house with tours of the facility. The first 100 people will receive door prizes and names added to a drawing for Paws Park Pass, and other fun prizes. Questions contact 906-869-4054 or email fundraising@upaws.org UPAWS is a 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation |
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Mondays & Thursdays, October (2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. For children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult,siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body, followed by sensory play activities. No admission charge. Registration not required. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Monday October 13, 2025. 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Lower Level. Come have fun at the library for some Minecraft themed fun for kids of all ages! The new “A Minecraft Movie” will begin at 12:45pm in the Community Room – popcorn provided during the movie (or kids are welcome to bring a snack or lunch) and make Minecraft Self Portraits while you watch the movie! Drop-in activities will run from 12-5 in the kids’ room, including LEGO building Minecraft style in the Makerspace and building with big blocks in the Great Room. No admission charge.
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Monday, October 13, 2025, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Join fiber artist Jody Trost for a Beginner Needle Felting Workshop. Learn basic needle felting and leave with your very own handmade felted Zombie Head Magnet. Felting starter kits and wool provided. Please bring a small pair of scissors. Space is limited to ten participants, so register early. No admission charge. Register at www.pwpl.info. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit www.pwpl.info. |
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Tuesdays & Fridays, October (3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31), 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Preschool age children. Siblings welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, 2025. 10 AM – 1 PM. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Need help with the settings on your phone? Want to download the downtown parking app? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want them to with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and librarian. Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule your 30-minute session. Please charge your electronic device before each session, and bring passwords with you. No fees.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025. 12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. A book group for readers, who love to cook. With a focus on food-themed literature, the group explores a variety of books from cookbooks to culinary memoirs. Participants can enjoy tasty treats inspired by the book of the month while sharing their thoughts and connecting with others who share their passion for both literature and food. This month’s book is Butter by Asako Yuzuki. No admission charge. For more information call 226-4303 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. This month hear the book read aloud while enjoying butterbeer, ever flavor jellybeans. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025. 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. For this special Friend-raiser event, local historian and cinephile Daniel Rydholm discusses Otto Preminger on the occasion of the great movie director’s 120th birthday. Rydholm tells stories of Preminger’s life, career, and time in the Upper Peninsula filming the acclaimed courtroom drama Anatomy of a Murder. PLEASE NOTE: This is a ticketed event. Tickets are $5 and can be picked up at the Circulation Desk starting Thursday, September 18, 2025. You must have a ticket in order to attend the event. The event will |
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Operation Winter Wear, an outreach that provides new and like-new adult and child-sized coats to individuals in need, is taking place October 15 – 17. Hosted by Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift, distribution will be by appointment only on Wednesday, October 15 and Thursday, October 16. Walk-ins are welcome on Friday, October 17 between noon and 3:00PM. Appointments can be made by calling 906.249.1715 between 9:00AM and 5:00PM Monday – Thursday. Availability of items are not guaranteed. Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are located at 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey.
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Wednesdays, October (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult. Older siblings are welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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For those interested in receiving 2025-2026 seasonal flu & COVID vaccines. Negaunee Senior Center – 10.06 10:00am – 1:00pm Ishpeming Senior Center – 10.15 10:00am – 1:00pm Republic School Gym – 10.16 4:30pm – 6:00pm
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025. 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. We have partnered up with Iron Golem Games to bring Dungeon and Dragons to the PWPL. Jordan, from Iron Golem Games and local DM’s, will lead groups of teens on an epic quest with this role-playing game. For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required, no admission charge. For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226- 4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info or visit www.pwpl.info.
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The Negaunee DDA is announcing their first ever Witches Night Out event to be held in Downtown Negaunee on Saturday, November 15th, from 4 pm to 8 pm. This inaugural event spurred from interested local businesses asking, “why there wasn’t a ladies’ night like other communities have”? This led to some brainstorming and creativity, resulting in Witches Night Out. “This is a fun play on and a less traditional ladies’ night out, we wanted to be different and catchy! We didn’t want to do the same thing everyone else is doing”, City Manager Nate Hefron said. The main events for |
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Marquette, MI 49855 Dates: October 16, 2025 – October 18, 2025 Rev your engines because the Lake Superior Performance Rally is back in Marquette, MI. If you have never watched a stage rally, well, its one of the wildest forms of motorsport racing you can see. Cars race through the wooded dirt roads, drift tight corners, and face challenging obstacles! Fans can hit the trails and watch the races all weekend long by checking out the spectator guide. Chase the thrill, watch & meet racers from DirtFish, and experience American Racing. Thursday Fox Subaru, Parc Expose: 7:00 PM – 9:00 112 South Third Street , Marquette, MI 49855 Dates: October 16, 2025 – October 19, 2025 Fresh Coast Film Festival 2025 4 days, multiple venues, 70 + films, and endless inspiration! “The Fresh Coast Film Festival is the first of its kind: a documentary film festival celebrating the outdoor lifestyle, water-rich environment and resilient spirit of the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest. The festival will gather the best in environmental and cultural filmmaking from around the world while creating a venue for, and building a culture of Great Lakes storytelling.” Fresh Coast Film Festival attendees can catch inspiring films &
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Mondays & Thursdays, October (2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. For children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult,siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body, followed by sensory play activities. No admission charge. Registration not required. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, 2025. 10 AM – 1 PM. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Need help with the settings on your phone? Want to download the downtown parking app? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want them to with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and librarian. Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule your 30-minute session. Please charge your electronic device before each session, and bring passwords with you. No fees.
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Thursday, October 16, 2025. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Join us for a fun and interactive introduction into the Spanish language and the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries! Kids will learn basic Spanish vocabulary through games, stories, and handson activities. Open to kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info. City Of Negaunee Special Meeting Thursday October 16, 2025 @ 6 Pm Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson St (Tobin St. Entrance) Call To Order Pledge To Flag Roll Call Approval Of Agenda Public Comment (3 Min. Limit) 2026 Budget – Work Session Public Comment (3 Min. Limit) Council Comments Adjournment |
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Tuesdays & Fridays, October (3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31), 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Preschool age children. Siblings welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Fridays, October (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) 2025. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, Heritage Room. In partnership with several area organizations, this hour-long event offers a safe space to pause, reflect, and build meaningful connections with others who are committed to cultivating kindness in our world. Each week, a different organization takes the lead, with experienced educators and leaders facilitating. This rotating format ensures diverse perspectives and practices while maintaining a shared commitment to the Charter for Compassion and the Circle of Trust principles. For more information and to check on the status of the program, call
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Fridays, October (3, 10, 17, 24), 2025. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Meet other LEGO enthusiasts and build LEGO projects with the library’s LEGO blocks. Family friendly, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info. |
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FIND YOUR WILD at the WALK FOR THE WILD 5K Challenge at Seney National Wildlife Refuge. Join this nationwide event to celebrate the awe and wonder found on the more than 570 national wildlife refuges across the country, including Seney National Wildlife Refuge! Saturday, October 18. Registration will begin at 9:30, Walk starts at 10:00 a.m. The walk is free and open to everyone. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week, connect with community in the great outdoors, and boost physical and mental well-being. A win-win-win! The walk will begin at the Northern Hardwoods trailhead on Robinson Street Take a hike with us through a beautiful forest of pines and hardwoods to the picturesque Little Garlic River Falls. The hike begins on Harrison Rd/Little Garlic Rd where the spur to the falls begins. We will be hiking the well defined, 1.2 mile trail to the falls. Upon returning on the same trail, we will then continue onto the Elliott Donnelly trail along the north bank of the Little Garlic River with vistas of the river below. (Note: we will initially meet at the Elliott Donnelly Trailhead to spot some vehicles.) Our hike will be led by Dennis Fattaleh,
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Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Marquette Regional History Center All are invited! Admission is regular museum admission. Open house style event. This October the Marquette Regional History Center is joining hundreds of organizations around the world to celebrate International Archaeology Day. Come discover how our fair has grown over thirteen years, providing a look at archaeology in our upper mid-west region and worldwide. Hands-on learning for all ages. Multiple booths both indoors and outdoors feature various displays and activities. Join the celebration of archaeology and the thrill of discovery! Fair is included with
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Saturdays, October (4, 11, 18, 25), 2025. 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays geared towards babies through preschool with a loving adult. Older siblings and older children are welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Saturday, October 18, 2025. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Huron Mountain Club Gallery. Toss it? No way! The Repair Café is back thanks to a partnership with the Marquette Sustainability Coalition. Bring in broken household goods such as appliances, clothing, or bikes and skilled fixers will assist you in repairing them. This is a great way to save money, learn valuable repair skills, and reduce your environmental impact. No admission charge. For further information, please contact mqtsustainability@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.
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Saturday, October (4 & 18). 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Join NMU Art Education major Ella and create art! Kids of all ages are welcome – the techniques used will be adaptable for kids of all ages and abilities. All supplies provided, drop-in program. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Rotary Clubs of Marquette Annual Pumpkins Against Polio Costume Ball Location: Holiday Inn Marquette Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m. Date: Saturday, October 18 Welcome to the Rotary Clubs of Marquette Annual Pumpkins Against Polio Costume Ball, sponsored by TruNorth Credit Union and the Rotary Clubs of Marquette (Ishpeming, Marquette, and Marquette-Harbor)! Get ready to dance the night away in your favorite costumes at the Holiday Inn Marquette by IHG. Join us for a night of fun, music, and fundraising for a great cause. Don’t miss out on this exciting event where you can show off your best costume and support |
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Northern Michigan University will host an opportunity to learn about and celebrate “Diwali: Festival of Light” from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, in the Northern Center Ballrooms. This event, organized by various groups on campus, will feature traditional food, music and cultural performances. Diwali is celebrated across South Asia and among the global Indian diaspora. Rooted in Jain, Hindu and Sikh traditions, it symbolizes the light over darkness and good over evil. Many observe the holiday by sharing food, lighting lamps and gathering with family. This event will include opportunities to experience aspects of Diwali, from enjoying famous dishes to |
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Mondays & Thursdays, October (2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. For children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult,siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body, followed by sensory play activities. No admission charge. Registration not required. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Northern Michigan University’s College of Graduate Studies and Research will host a Graduate Programs Fair from 1-3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20 in the Northern Center Ballroom IV. The Graduate Program Fair is a chance for anyone who is interested in master’s programs to learn about the degrees NMU offers and chat with graduate faculty and students who are enrolled in these programs. At the event, attendees can find information about Northern’s 28 graduate programs offered both online and on campus, as well as the interdisciplinary program, which allows students to combine multiple areas of study into one degree. There will
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Monday, October 20, 2025. 5:00 p..m – 6:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Peter White Public Library is partnering with the Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Institute to bring the Marquette community authoritative and up-to-date information about computer and internet safety through our program series, Cyber Clinic. Learn how to protect yourself from online scams, fake emails and unwanted messages. We will cover the warning signs to watch for, how to keep your accounts secure, and what to do if something seems suspicious. Not technical background needed, just real-world tips you can use right away. No admission charge. For more Monday, October 20, 2025 Second Economic Club Dinner for the 2025-2026 Season Holiday Inn of Marquette (1951 Us 41 West, Marquette MI.) Guest Speaker Andrea & Wes Pernsteiner, Ore Dock Brewing Co. Social Hour – 5:30 p.m. Dinner – 6:30 p.m. Speaker – 7:30 p.m. Please make reservations at marquetteeconomicclub.org or call 906-315-2155 and leave a message by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before. The cost is $75 per person for non-members and guests. The October 20 dinner is sponsored by Acrisure. Make reservations |
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Tuesdays & Fridays, October (3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31), 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Preschool age children. Siblings welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, 2025. 10 AM – 1 PM. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Need help with the settings on your phone? Want to download the downtown parking app? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want them to with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and librarian. Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule your 30-minute session. Please charge your electronic device before each session, and bring passwords with you. No fees.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Come explore the world of animals and find out Who Would Win! Learn about cool (and weird) animals and enjoy a mix of games, art, science, and open play. For youth K-5th grade. Under 8 must have an adult present in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The meeting begins at 5:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room. The meeting is open to all. Meeting agenda, materials, and remote attendance link are available on the library’s website: pwpl.info. |
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Wednesdays, October (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult. Older siblings are welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, 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. October’s Writer: Keith Taylor. The author of Ecstatic Destinations and What Can The Matter Be? Keith Taylor is a Michigan Notable Book Award winner and seasoned poet whose work captures the essence of the natural world. Space is limited to 15 participants, so register early. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Teen Zone. Home School Teens, Ages 11 & up, are welcome to join Amanda in the Teen Zone for bi-weekly book discussions. For youth ages 11 & up. No admission charge. For more information or to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info, visit pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library. Peter White Conference Room. Adult Nonfiction Book Group at the Peter White Public Library focuses on narrative nonfiction book picks that tell stories of our past, present, and future. This book group is for people who enjoy reading nonfiction that reads like fiction. Join us as we explore this month’s book Last to Eat, Last to Learn by Pashtana Durrani. No registration or admission charge. For more information call 906-226-4311 or email refdesk@pwpl.info.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Teen Zone. Drop in for monthly gaming; we will have a selection of video games, board games and more. For youth in grades 6-12. No admission charge. For more information or to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info, visit pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook.
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Forsyth Forward invites the public to attend its official open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, October 22, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 184 W. Flint Street, Gwinn. The ribbon-cutting will begin promptly at 5:00 p.m., followed by a special presentation from the Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) on services and resources available to small businesses. Alan Cook, Executive Director of Forsyth Forward, will provide a brief overview of the organization’s mission to advance the quality of life for every citizen through economic, educational, and cultural growth. Forsyth Forward serves as Forsyth Township’s economic development office, chamber of
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. PWPL hosts acclaimed poet Keith Taylor for a reading from his 2025 Michigan Notable Book What Can the Matter Be? This collection of poems explores themes of mortality and interconnectedness as only Taylor can-with wisdom, beauty, and humor. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. The NMU Center for Native American Studies is thrilled to host a free showing of *SEEDS* written and directed by, Kaniehtiio Horn (Mohawk) in Jamrich Hall 1100 on the NMU Campus on Wednesday, Oct 22 at 7 pm ET. SEEDS is a mix of humor and horror (just in time for Halloween). Horn may be best known for her portrayal as Deer Lady in the Harjo hit show, *Reservation Dogs*. A conversation with Kaniehtiio Horn will follow the viewing. NMU is proud to announce this year’s Indigenous Perspectives Symposium on Food, a one-day event dedicated to exploring the rich traditions, profound significance, and evolving |
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Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will host its production of The Rocky Horror Show Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 23-25, in Forest Roberts Theatre. The show will be directed by NMU Theatre and Dance alumna Maisie James (’25) under the mentorship of assistant professor Kaitlyn Frotton. This cult classic humorously pays homage to B movies from the science fiction and horror genres spanning the 1930s to the early 1960s. The plot follows a newly engaged couple who, after being caught in a storm, find themselves at the mansion of a flamboyant transvestite scientist, Dr. Frank-N-Furter. There, they encounter his latest creation, Rocky-a Northern Michigan University will host the 2025 Indigenous Perspectives Symposium on Food, a full-day gathering focused on uplifting Indigenous food systems, cultural knowledge and community health. The event takes place Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Northern Center on campus. This symposium brings together Indigenous knowledge keepers, tribal food sovereignty leaders, scholars, students and community members to engage in deep dialogue and hands-on learning. Through presentations, workshops, panels and culinary experiences, the event explores the living relationships between land, food, identity and resilience. Event Highlights Include: Keynote & Featured Presentations – Talks by Indigenous food and ecological experts such as Roger
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Mondays & Thursdays, October (2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. For children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult,siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body, followed by sensory play activities. No admission charge. Registration not required. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Mondays & Thursdays, October (2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. For children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult,siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body, followed by sensory play activities. No admission charge. Registration not required. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, 2025. 10 AM – 1 PM. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Need help with the settings on your phone? Want to download the downtown parking app? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want them to with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and librarian. Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule your 30-minute session. Please charge your electronic device before each session, and bring passwords with you. No fees.
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Thursdays, October (2 & 23), 2025. 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Youth Services Makerspace. Youth of all ages who are interested in Pokémon card trading and gaming are invited to our new monthly Pokémon Trading & Gaming Sessions. Kids who attend will be able to trade & play the card game with other kids. Kids will also be able to spend time with other Pokémon fans, chatting about Pokémon and looking through their cards. Important – Trading & gaming will be kid led. It is highly recommended that parents do not allow their children to bring |
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Tuesdays & Fridays, October (3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31), 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Preschool age children. Siblings welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Fridays, October (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) 2025. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, Heritage Room. In partnership with several area organizations, this hour-long event offers a safe space to pause, reflect, and build meaningful connections with others who are committed to cultivating kindness in our world. Each week, a different organization takes the lead, with experienced educators and leaders facilitating. This rotating format ensures diverse perspectives and practices while maintaining a shared commitment to the Charter for Compassion and the Circle of Trust principles. For more information and to check on the status of the program, call
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Fridays, October (3, 10, 17, 24), 2025. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Meet other LEGO enthusiasts and build LEGO projects with the library’s LEGO blocks. Family friendly, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Join US AT THE MICHIGAN STATE POLICE NEGAUNEE POST 180 US 41, Negaunee, MI 49866 Friday, October 24, 2025 5:00pm-7:00pm FOR THE HALLOWEEN TRUNK OR TREAT Troopers, K9, Emergency Support Team, Dispatchers, CPS, Motor Carriers, Search and Rescue, MSP Patrol Vehicles, MSP Recruiting, Treats, and more! Contact the Negaunee State Police Post for more information. MSP Negaunee Post: 906-475-9922
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Please join us at the MICHIGAN STATE POLICE SAULT STE. MARIE POST 3900 I-75 Business Spur, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 on Friday, October 24, 2025 6:00 pm-8:00pm for the HALLOWEEN DROP-IN We will have MSP Specialty Teams, K9 Demonstrations Child Fingerprint Kits, MSP Patrol Vehicles, Recruiting, Treats, Costume Contest at 7:15pm, and more. Contact Tpr. Michael Mariuzza or Camela Yeck for more information. MSP Sault Ste. Marie Post: 906-632-2217 STORM, a historical multi-media performance on Great Lakes storms and shipwrecks, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, in Jamrich Hall 1100 at Northern Michigan University. It is hosted by NMU’s Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center. Maritime historian Ric Mixter returns to his hometown of Marquette with musician Dan Hall to tell the Edmund Fitzgerald story in a unique way: with Hall’s custom music on key characters in the storm and Mixter’s exclusive interviews from those who were eyewitnesses to the search and discoveries made 550 feet below Lake Superior. Gordon Lightfoot turned the Great Lakes’ largest shipwreck into |
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The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market is gearing up for a festive fall and holiday season with a full lineup of special events and seasonal markets. Trick or Treat at the Market Saturday, October 25 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dress up in your best costume and join the fun as market vendors hand out treats to trick-or-treaters of all ages. Final Outdoor Farmers Markets of the Season Saturdays, November 1, 8, and 15 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Enjoy the last outdoor farmers markets of 2025 and stock up on late-season produce, baked goods, and local products before
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Saturdays, October (4, 11, 18, 25), 2025. 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays geared towards babies through preschool with a loving adult. Older siblings and older children are welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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The sidewalks of Marquette will be filled with ghouls, goblins, and other costumed kiddos! Parents are invited to bring their children to Trick or Treat at participating downtown businesses. Please look for the Downtown Halloween Trick or Treat poster in the window. We ask that participants please follow all safety guidelines set forth by the Marquette City Police. All of Downtown Marquette is open to trick-or-treaters at participating businesses who display the signs linked above. The 100 & 200 block of W. Washington will be closed again this year to make the busy center safer for children when visiting participating
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Get ready for Halloween in Downtown Marquette on October 25th from 4-7 pm. The 100 and 200 blocks of Washington St. will transform into a Halloween haven for our annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat. The streets will be closed to traffic, making it a safe and fun environment for costumed kiddos to collect candy from participating stores. |
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The Northern Michigan University Music Department will host its first NMU choral concert of the fall semester at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, in a new location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Marquette. Admission to the “Sacred Currents” concert is free and open to the public. Director and Professor Erin Colwitz will be assisted by student directors and choral music education majors Jessica Schrader and Sophie Laskaris. The concert will feature sacred choral works with the Arts Chorale and the University Choir, along with Professor Patrick Booth on saxophone and Jan Brodersen on organ. “This will be a unique concert,” |
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Mondays & Thursdays, October (2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. For children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult,siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body, followed by sensory play activities. No admission charge. Registration not required. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Monday October 27, 2025. 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Get in the Halloween mood at this Spooky Fun Fandom program!
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Monday, October 27, 2025, 2024. 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. All Ages, Adults, Seniors, Teens. On Dylan Thomas’ 111th birthday, join Russell Thorburn, National Endowment for the Arts recipient and first U.P. Poet Laureate, and musicians Dylan Trost and Patrick Booth for a special reading from Thorburn’s recently published poetry (And the Heart Will Not Quicken) collection from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Cornerstone Press. Acclaimed writer Peter Markus says of the book, “Thorburn reminds you of all the ways a poem can make us feel alive.” No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty |
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Tuesdays & Fridays, October (3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31), 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Preschool age children. Siblings welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, 2025. 10 AM – 1 PM. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Need help with the settings on your phone? Want to download the downtown parking app? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want them to with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and librarian. Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule your 30-minute session. Please charge your electronic device before each session, and bring passwords with you. No fees.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors. Join Marty and Andrea for an in-person, in-depth discussion of Upper Michigan Today’s All Booked Up book of the month. Come with your questions, insights, and observations. This month’s book: Never Whistle at Night edited by Shane Hawk. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Peter White Public Library hosts a blues concert sponsored by the Marquette Area Blues Society. This month’s band: Phil Lynch. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. Northern Michigan University faculty member Theresa Camilli will discuss and premiere the late piano teacher and Marquette resident William Weber’s “Lake Superior Piano Suite,” a composition depicting the view atop Sugarloaf Mountain. Her solo concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, in Reynolds Recital Hall. A selection of Weber’s never-before-seen paintings, inspired by the vivid colors and textures of the Upper Peninsula, will be available for purchase, with 100% of proceeds directly benefitting NMU music scholarships. The NMU concert is one of three local events that will provide the first public performances of Weber’s three-movement suite in its |
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025. 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors. Join Upper Michigan Today’s Tia Trudgeon and John Redfield, along with PWPL staff, for an on-air, in-person book discussion. This month’s book: Never Whistle at Night edited Shane Hawk. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226- 4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
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Wednesdays, October (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult. Older siblings are welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025. 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. Bring your dinner, sit down, and enjoy director Ryan Coogler’s 2025 genre-bending hit horror film that deals with institutional racism, the immigrant experience, music, and vampires. Rated R. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. The regular monthly meeting of the Marquette County Board of Health will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will take place in Room 231 of the henry A. Skewis Annex, Marquette county Courthouse, Marquette. Marquette County Board of Health Regular Meeting Wednesday October 29th @ 6:00 pm Room 231 Henry A. Skewis Annex. |
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Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will stage Ctrl+Alt+Delete, a darkly comic look at tech startups, speculative investment, and the value we assign to ideas in a rapidly evolving economy. The production runs Oct. 30-Nov. 2 and Nov. 6-9 in NMU’s Panowski Black Box Theatre. Set during the tech boom of the late 1990s, Ctrl+Alt+Delete follows wunderkind Eddie Fisker, a young tech developer who teams up with a visionary entrepreneur to launch a revolutionary new app. As the startup gains traction, the team becomes increasingly disconnected from the ethical and real-world consequences of their creation. What begins as a promising tech venture
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Mondays & Thursdays, October (2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. For children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult,siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body, followed by sensory play activities. No admission charge. Registration not required. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, 2025. 10 AM – 1 PM. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Need help with the settings on your phone? Want to download the downtown parking app? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want them to with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and librarian. Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule your 30-minute session. Please charge your electronic device before each session, and bring passwords with you. No fees.
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Michigan Education Trust heads north of the Bridge to link Yooper families to new college savings opportunities MET fall tour spans Upper Peninsula to promote college savings program with $25 enrollment and $100 bonus MARQUETTE – This fall, as the Upper Peninsula comes alive with color and crisp air, the Michigan Education Trust (MET) will embark on its first U.P. tour since launching its historic $25 minimum enrollment, with community sessions to help families start saving for college. The events, to be held Sept. 29-Oct. 1, in Escanaba, Marquette, Newberry and Sault Ste. Marie, mark the most significant push yet
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Join us for a group hike on October 30th! Come hike with us to the majestic Bareback Mountain. The hike begins at the parking area on the northeast end of Harlow Lake and immediately begins to ascend the granite outcroppings that define hiking in the Marquette area. The trail provides beautiful vistas of Harlow Lake, Hogback Mountain, Lake Superior and the valley below as it progresses to the mountain summit. From the summit, the hike continues along the McLovin bike path over a few more rock outcroppings before descending to the valley floor for a serene hike through a hardwood
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Thursday October 30, 2025. 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Families with youth of all ages – join us for our annual ‘Twas the Night Before Halloween Family Storytime! Costumes for kids and adults are highly encouraged during this special storytime of Halloween themed stories and interactive elements. Kids will be able to join a Halloween Parade across the stage at the end of storytime (great time to get some cute pictures!) and trick-or-treat on their way out the door (both candy and non-candy options available). Under 8 must have an adult present in the |
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Fridays, October (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) 2025. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, Heritage Room. In partnership with several area organizations, this hour-long event offers a safe space to pause, reflect, and build meaningful connections with others who are committed to cultivating kindness in our world. Each week, a different organization takes the lead, with experienced educators and leaders facilitating. This rotating format ensures diverse perspectives and practices while maintaining a shared commitment to the Charter for Compassion and the Circle of Trust principles. For more information and to check on the status of the program, call |
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The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market is gearing up for a festive fall and holiday season with a full lineup of special events and seasonal markets. Trick or Treat at the Market Saturday, October 25 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dress up in your best costume and join the fun as market vendors hand out treats to trick-or-treaters of all ages. Final Outdoor Farmers Markets of the Season Saturdays, November 1, 8, and 15 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Enjoy the last outdoor farmers markets of 2025 and stock up on late-season produce, baked goods, and local products before
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Saturday, November 1, 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room. Four mindfulness meditation and yoga teachers invite you to engage in a year of mindful living. Each month, one of the teachers will present a topic that addresses the different dimensions where we can practice mindfulness and presence. The intent is for us to cultivate mindfulness, care, and well-being individually and in our love, business, and social relationships. These are drop-in sessions, although committing to a full year is a way to build a consistent mindfulness practice. For more information and to check
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Date: Saturdays, November 1, 8, 15 Time: 10 am – 1 pm Location: Marquette Commons At 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 10 am – 1 pm to enjoy the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more! Saturdays, November (1, 15, 22), 2025. 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays geared towards babies through preschool with a loving adult. Older siblings and older children welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
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Saturday, November (1 & 15). 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Join NMU Art Education major Ella and create art! Kids of all ages are welcome – the techniques used will be adaptable for kids of all ages and abilities. All supplies provided, drop-in program. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226- 4323 or visit pwpl.info. Saturday, November 1, 2025 NMU Northern Center, 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette MI 49855 Plaque Unveiling- 5:00 p.m. U.P. Hall of Fame display, NMU dome Program- 6:00 p.m. in the NMU Northern Center Trade unionists, family and friends will gather to induct: IBEW Local 906 member, Tom Hogan and AFSCME member, Don Maki into the Upper Peninsula Labor Hall of Fame. The inductees are being recognized for their lifelong dedication to improving the lives of working men and women in the Upper Peninsula. |