Keep It In The UP!

PWPL Presents: May the 4th be With You – Star Wars Day
2026-05-04 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Monday May 4, 2026.
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Lower Level.
Celebrate Star Wars day at the library! For families with youth of all ages. Calling all storm troopers, rebel fighters and jedi! Drop in for a craft, sensory play, Star Wars scavenger hunt and dress as your favorite character and take photos at the Star Wars Pop Up Photo Op. The film “A New Hope” will begin at 4:30pm with provided popcorn and a seated Star Wars craft in the Community Room. 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 pwpl.info.

Marquette County Invites Residents to Shape the Future at Community Events (Champion)
2026-05-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Jerzi’s 41, 9965 US-41, Champion, MI, 49814 , United States
The Marquette County Planning Division is hosting a series of Map the Future events across the county to gather community input, providing an opportunity to guide the Division’s update of the Marquette County 2040 Master Plan at four regional meetings. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting in their region. At each event, attendees can expect to hear from county planners on local demographics and trends, learn about related planning processes underway, including Materials Management and Hazard Mitigation, and connect with fellow community members. Participants will also be invited to share their thoughts on key topics including Economy, Health and Human Services, Housing, Recreation, Transportation, and Environment.

Event Schedule by Region:

Moose Hills: Monday, May 4 @ 6 PM | Jerzi’s 41, 9965 US-41, Champion, MI 49814
Borealis Beach: Thursday, May 7 @ 6 PM | Barrel + Beam, 260 Northwoods Rd, Marquette, MI 49855
Blueberry Farms: Thursday, May 14 @ 6 PM | UP North Lodge, 215 S Co Rd 557, Gwinn, MI 49841
Iron Core: Thursday, May 21 @ 6 PM | The Mather, 107 E Canda St, Ishpeming, MI 49849

All events run from about 6:00–7:30 PM and are drop-in friendly. A presentation by county planners will take place shortly after 6. All community members are welcome. Light snacks will be provided, and a cash bar will be available.
To find your planning region or learn more, visit mqtcoplan.org.
For More Information Contact:
Grace Freed,
MI Healthy Climate Fellow
gfreed@mqtco.org
(906) 225-8322

PWPL Presents: Craft Magic Series: Punch Needle Magic with Lydia Taylor
2026-05-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Monday, May 4, 2026,
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.
Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Join fiber artist Lydia Taylor for a Beginner Punch Needle Workshop. Learn basic punch needle skills and leave with your very own handmade punch needle project. Starter kits provided. Space is limited to ten participants, so register early.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Books & Banter Book Group
2026-05-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, May 5, 2026.
10:00 – 11:00 AM.
Peter White Public Library Peter White Conference Room.
This Book Group welcomes readers interested in a variety of contemporary fiction on the first Wednesday of the month at 10 AM. Book discussions will be led by Reference Desk staff. Book selection for April will be BROKEN COUNTRY by Leslie Hall. To learn about the group’s upcoming book selections, pick-up the Books & Banter 2026 reading list and discussion guide at the reference desk. Please call 906-226-4311 or visit pwpl.info with questions.

PWPL Presents: Young Authors: Sarah Weeks
2026-05-05 17:30 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday May 5, 2026.
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
This author presentation is open to the community with MAPS Young Author Week 2026, author Sarah Weeks. There will be a short author presentation by Sarah, followed by book signings. Snowbound Books will be onsite to sell books. 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 pwpl.info

﻿ PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette
2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays, May (5, 12, 19, 26) 2026.
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, are welcome to attend. For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.

PWPL Presents: Director Chat
2026-05-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, May 6, 2026.
11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. &
5:00 p.m. – 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 pwpl.info.

Marquette County League of Women Voters May meeting
2026-05-06 18:30 - 20:15 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, May 6th
6:30-8:15 p.m.
Peter White Public Library George Shiras III Room

The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will hold its next general membership meeting on Wednesday, May 6th at 6:45-8:15 p.m. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the George Shiras III Room on the 2nd floor of Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St., Marquette. In our Barriers to Voting series, this meeting will feature Chocolay Township Clerk Max Engle who will talk about the proof of citizenship bills before congress and the Michigan legislature. Q&A will follow the discussion.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

All interested community members are welcome to attend. For more information, email lwvmqtco@gmail.com or visit the website lwvmqt.org.

PWPL Presents: Special Topic Tech Coaching for Seniors
2026-05-07 10:00 - 11:45, 2026-05-28 10:30 - 11:45 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday May (7, 28)
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Heritage Room Peter White Public Library.
Join Tech Coach Christine Ault in a group setting for a series of special topics that go in-depth about different digital tools on your personal device and in the library. Registration is required.
Please call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to reserve a spot.

Memory Lab- Session II (May 7) Dive-in deeper as we learn more on how to navigate the
Memory Lab. The group will focus on improving their skills to turn old hardware into a digital
format.

Library Printers & Data Base Computers (May 28) Learn about the PWPL’s printer, copy
machine, and genealogy computers. This class is an overview on the tools available to all
patrons. It is encouraged to have a current library card but not necessary to attend.

Marquette County Invites Residents to Shape the Future at Community Events (Marquette)
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Barrel + Beam, 260 Northwoods Rd, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States

PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2026-05-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, May (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) 2026.
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 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

Marquette County Habitat for Humanity Hosts May Bingo Fundraiser
2026-05-11 17:30 - 20:00 | The Mather, 107 E Canda Street, Ishpeming, MI, 49849, United States
Press Release 2026.5.11 – Bingo Fundraiser at the The Mather

PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855

Marquette County Invites Residents to Shape the Future at Community Events (Gwinn)
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:30 | UP North Lodge, 215 S Co Rd 557, Gwinn, MI, 49841, United States

48th Annual Big Bay Relay
2026-05-16 00:00 - 23:59 | Kaufman Auditorium, 611 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Be a Part of U.P. History
What makes The Big Bay Relay different from any other relay? It is the Upper Peninsula’s most esteemed and historic race relay event. Join the Noquemanon Trail Network in celebrating the 48th annual Big Bay Relay kicking off at the Kaufman Sports Complex Saturday, May 16th 2026!
The relay welcomes runners of all levels and we cannot wait to see what creative team names our runners come up with for the 2026 race! Teams are composed of five runners for adults and up to seven for youth teams. The relay spans the twenty-six mile stretch of Marquette’s historic 550 Big Bay Road and the finish line is in Draver Park in Big Bay.
In spring of 1972, Marquette held its first Big Bay Relay coordinated by Race Director Karen Kunkle and her husband Jack. The first race brought only ten relay teams and has grown to include over fifty teams in the past several years.
If you are an elite runner who wants to compete, or a group of friends that want to try something adventurous, this picturesque relay is for you. For 48 years the Big Bay Relay has been uniting community members, families and friends, and we want you to be a part of this year’s race! It’s all about having fun, being with friends and family while celebrating where we live and recreate.
For further details or to register for the 2026 race, visit us at, https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Marquette/BigBayRelay today.
Registration fees are $195 per team until May 8th and $215 May 9th until May 13th.
Registration divisions include five person all-female, all-male, or mixed teams and seven person junior division teams. Included is a “Team Spirit” award for the team that goes above and beyond. This year all proceeds benefit the Big BayPathway/Trails. If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions please contact Marcia Gonstead at (906)345-0149, or by e-mail at bigbayrelay@gmail.com.

Marcia Gonstead
8267 County Road Marquette, MI 49855
Phone: 906.345.0149

Saturday Morning Farmers Market﻿
2026-05-16 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-23 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-30 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-06 09:00 - 13:00
Saturday Morning Farmers Market

Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm

Marquette Holistic Health Fair
2026-05-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Northern Center, NMU, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
Marquette Holistic Health Fair Expands with New Spring Event May 16
Free community event features local wellness vendors, presentations, and therapy dogs

Marquette, Michigan — The organizer of the annual Marquette Holistic Health Fair is expanding the event in 2026 with a new spring fair, taking place Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Northern Center at Northern Michigan University. The free community event brings together local wellness practitioners, artisans, and educators for a day focused on holistic health and connection.

Attendees can explore a wide range of holistic offerings, including:

Massage therapy and energy work
Holistic health assessments and education
Tarot and oracle card readings
Handcrafted wellness products
Visits with mental health therapy dogs

The fair will also feature presentations and mini-workshops throughout the day covering topics such as holistic wellness, mental health, and personal growth.

“The fair has grown so much over the years that I’m excited to expand and offer a spring event in addition to the traditional November fair,” said event coordinator Michelle Nichols. “My goal is to create a welcoming space where people can explore different approaches to wellness and meet local practitioners.”

Attendees can also enter to win door prizes throughout the event.

The traditional Marquette Holistic Health Fair will continue to be held each November.

Marquette County Invites Residents to Shape the Future at Community Events (Ishpeming)
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 | The Mather, 107 E Canda Street, Ishpeming, MI, 49849, United States

Wednesday Night Farmers Market﻿
2026-06-03 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-10 17:00 - 20:00
Wednesday Night Farmers Market

Wednesdays, June – August, 5 – 8 pm
