Central UP Events

Northern Michigan University’s Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center will unveil two exhibits in its new gallery space in 223 Harden Hall: “The Conservationists: George Shiras III, Theodore Roosevelt and the Migratory Bird Act”; and a permanent display of artifacts, photographs and stories about NMU. The opening reception begins at noon Saturday, Jan. 31. “The Conservationists” focuses on the relationship between Shiras and Roosevelt and how the two helped shape conservation and environmental policy in the United States during the early 1900s. The exhibit will feature actual correspondence between the two figures from the collection of the Central Upper Peninsula and NMU

To make a Clinic appointment, please call 906-475-7844.  WIC appointments are available by calling 906-475-7846.  WIC is an equal opportunity program. For more information on the programs and services offered by the Marquette County Health Department, please visit our website at www.mgthealth.org.    February 2, 2026  No clinic services available today.    February 3, 2026  Immunizations, HIV/AIDS counseling, and testing are available from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. WIC Clinic 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.    February 4, 2026  WIC Clinic 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.    February 5, 2026  Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening, Family Planning, HIV/AIDS Counseling and

Finlandia Art Gallery  presents  Emily Lanctot Salaiset Ruokaohjeet: Secret Recipes February 5 – March 5, 2026 Artist Reception: Thursday, February 5, 7-8:30pm HANCOCK, Michigan — How do you think about recipes? Are they universal tools that carry the same meaning and purpose for all, or are they personal reminders of a loved one or shared experience? Could they be all these things and more?  For artist Emily Lanctot, they are the subject and inspiration for her exhibition “Salaiset Ruokaohjeet: Secret Recipes” which will be displayed at Finlandia Art Gallery February 5 through March 5, 2026. Most of the paintings in this exhibition are based on recipes

Mondays, February (9, 16, 23), 2026.  4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Great Room.  In-person registration at the Youth Services Desk required to claim your spot in a fantasy adventure! Registration opens on January 12th. Registration will be for all 3 sessions of campaign #1. Experienced and first-time players welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.  

Monday, February 16, 2026 Sixth Economic Club Dinner for the 2025-2026 Season Holiday Inn of Marquette (1951 Us 41 West, Marquette MI.) Guest Speaker Antonio Adan, Executive Director Marquette County Land Bank 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. Make reservations

Monday-Wednesday, February 16-18, 2026.  6:00 p.m.-8 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors. Some people will just kill for a good book. PWPL collaborates with Iron Arts Theatre to bring Stephen King’s classic story of obsession, love, and murder to the Community Room stage. Local favorites Jessica Red Bays and Adam Maslak take on the iconic roles of Annie Wilkes and writer Paul Sheldon. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a little Misery this Valentine’s Day! PLEASE NOTE: This is a ticketed event. Tickets are $5 and can be picked up at the Circulation Desk starting Monday, January

Tuesdays & Fridays February (3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27), 2026. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Preschool age children. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Siblings welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323

Tuesdays and Thursdays, February (10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26), 2026.  10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  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.  

Tuesday, February 17, 2026.  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: pwpl.info. For more information call 906-226-4303.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026.  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. We will be discussing Uprising by Jennifer A. Nielsen. 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 pierce@pwpl.info, visit pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook