Keep It In The UP!

PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette
2026-03-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-24 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays, March (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) 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: Baby Storytime
2026-03-18 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-25 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesdays, March (4, 11, 18, 25), 2026.
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 pwpl.info.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: library knitting group
2026-03-18 13:00 | Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
every Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
The library knitting group meets at 1:00 p.m. every Wednesday at the Negaunee Public Library. Crocheters, knitters, and others interested in fiber arts are welcome to bring their projects and enjoy fellowship. Coffee is provided, and lessons are available. This program is free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext. 18.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: after-school library club
2026-03-18 15:00 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Wednesdays
3 p.m.
The after-school library club, a group for middle school students and their homeschool peers ages 10-14, will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Negaunee Public Library, except for days the Negaunee Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather. Snacks will be provided. This program is free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext. 18.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: Leo Siren writing workshops
2026-03-18 17:30 - 18:45 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Wednesdays
5:30-6:45 p.m.
Negaunee Public Library’s own Leo Siren will conduct writing workshops from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Wednesdays, in the library’s Reading Room. Aspiring writers ages 13 years and up are invited to learn about the craft of story writing from Siren, who has more than 20 years of writing experience. Participants can work on current projects, find inspiration at the workshop, and critique each other’s works in a friendly environment. This event is free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

Dewe'igan - Listen, Learn, and Connect
2026-03-19 00:00 - 2026-05-14 23:59
Dewe’igan – LISTEN, LEARN, AND CONNECT

SUMMER CLOUD

Location: Harvey Community Center from 6p – 8p
Dates: March 19, April 16and May 7

Location: Zeba Hall from 6p – 7:30p
Dates: March 12, April 9, May 14

Free Event, Community Welcome!
Anyone under 16 yrs. old needs to have a guardian to attend.
Drug and Alcohol Free Event

Potluck Dinner, Please bring a dish to share if you can.

Downtown Connect meeting
2026-03-19 08:00 | Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St., Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Downtown Marquette businesses’ opportunity to catch up with the MDDA and other business owners and operators.

Hello everyone!

Our next Downtown Connect meeting will take place on Thursday, March 19 at the Marquette Commons. During this meeting, we will be discussing some potential programming for the new Ice Fest being planned for January 2027 and how businesses can get involved. We will also be taking a look at the recent update from Corbin Design who has been helping design and implement the new downtown wayfinding that will be making its way into our community this summer.

Downtown Connect is your opportunity to have a direct voice in shaping the future of Downtown Marquette. These meetings are where major decisions are made on community events, initiatives, and development projects that affect us all. Is there something you’d like to see brought to life downtown, or a change you believe would better serve the business community? Please attend, share your perspective, and help us make decisions that strengthen and grow our downtown together.

Agenda

Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Marquette Commons (112 S. Third St.)

1) Ice Fest 2027
a) Potential Programming Discussion

2) Downtown Wayfinding Update
a) Design
b) Locations

3) Fourth of July
a) 250th Anniversary Ball Drop event
1) Street closure and what to know

4) A Second MDDA Connect Meeting

Any business owner, manager, or employee from Downtown Marquette is invited to join!

Fire Site Storytelling Series at NMU
2026-03-19 13:00 - 14:00 | CNAS Fire Site Pavilion, N 7th St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Thursdays: March 19; and April 2, 9, 16 and 19.
1-2 p.m
CNAS Fire Site Pavilion
The NMU Center for Native American Studies (CNAS) is hosting its Fire Site Storytelling Series on select Thursdays in March and April. These events are free and open to the public.
This series features Anishinaabe winter storytelling, oral traditions and community discussion, supported and facilitated by the CNAS director, faculty and staff.
Remaining Fire Site Storytelling events will take place from 1-2 p.m. on the following Thursdays: March 19; and April 2, 9, 16 and 19. They will be held at the CNAS Fire Site Pavillion located between Whitman Hall and The Science Building, along Norway Avenue. If weather temperatures are too cold for safety, Whitman Commons will be used as the alternative indoor location.
Stay updated about guest storytellers and culture bearers by following the Center for Native American Studies on social media: @cnas_nmu.

PSA - Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop
2026-03-19 13:30 - 15:00
Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week online workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, March 19 through April 23, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Eastern) via Zoom.
Research studies find high rates of depression and anxiety among caregivers and increased vulnerability to health problems. Caregivers frequently cite restriction of personal activities and social life as problems. In addition, caregivers often feel a lack of control over events and a sense of powerlessness which can have a significant negative impact on their physical and emotional health. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will provide caregivers tools to help reduce stress and increase relaxation, make tough decisions, reduce guilt, anger and depression, communicate effectively, set goals and problem solve, and take better care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Caregivers will benefit from the workshop whether they are helping a parent, spouse, or friend living at home, in long-term care or across the country. The workshop focuses on self-care for the caregiver, not on specific diseases or hands-on caregiving.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is offered by Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) in partnership with Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. There is no charge for this workshop, but registration is required. Class size is limited. Registration ends when the class is full or on March 2.
To register, visit www.upcap.org (click on Events) or call 2-1-1 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for assistance.

PWPL Presents: ¡Hola Español! - Spanish Club
2026-03-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, March 19, 2026.
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 pwpl.info.

Armed and Disguised: The Revolutionary Life of Deborah Sampson.
2026-03-19 19:00 | NMU Harden Hall, Learning Resource Center, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Thursday, March 19
7 p.m.
the Lydia Olson Library Atrium in Harden Hall
As part of its America 250 speaker series, the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University will host a presentation titled “Armed and Disguised: The Revolutionary Life of Deborah Sampson.” NMU History Associate Professor Emily Romeo will share the intriguing story of Sampson, who fought for the U.S. Continental Army under the male alias of Robert Shurtliff. The event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, in the Lydia Olson Library Atrium in Harden Hall. It is free and open to the public.
During a time where women were not permitted to serve in the army, Sampson disguised herself as a man and fought in the American Revolutionary War for 17 months before being injured in a battle with locals in Tarrytown, N.Y. Following her injury, she was treated at a hospital for severe illness, where her true gender identity was soon exposed to her general and fellow troops.
Regardless of why she signed up, Sampson earned the respect of her fellow soldiers and commanding officers, challenging gender norms along the way. After the war, she would learn to balance her multiple identities as wife and mother, soldier and performer.
Romeo received her doctorate from the University of Chicago, where she began her research on the lives of women in 17th- and early 18th-century America. Her work explores women’s expressions of violence in the context of the social, cultural and religious upheavals of that period.

NMU Jazz Fest Features The Westerlies
2026-03-19 19:30 | NMU Reynolds Recital Hall, Marquette, Michigan
The Westerlies, a Grammy-nominated, New York-based brass quartet, will be the featured performer at the NMU Jazz Festival. The group will present the festival’s opening concert, which also serves as a Siril Concert Series event, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, in Reynolds Recital Hall. The quartet will also join NMU’s Jazz Band and Jazz Combo for the closing concert on Friday, March 20, at the same time and location.
In addition to the performances, The Westerlies will lead two guest artist clinics at 1 p.m. both days. These masterclasses are free and open to the public.
The Westerlies quartet is composed of Chloe Rowlands and Riley Mulherkar on trumpet, and Addison Maye-Saxon and Andy Clausen on trombone. Their music mixes jazz, new classical and Appalachian folk. Across multiple critically acclaimed studio albums, the Westerlies have earned what DownBeat described as “a unique reputation for exploring the emotional textures of American music,” championing living composers and collaborators.
They have also played in studio and live alongside artists from Common to Haley Heynderickx, and on Grammy-nominated releases from both Fleet Foxes and Aoife O’Donovan. Learn more about The Westerlies here.
Registered high school and middle school bands will perform in scheduled time slots, receive feedback, work with festival clinicians and participate in jam sessions both days. Tickets for each evening concert during the festival are $12 for general admission and free for NMU students and those under 18. They can be purchased at the door or in advance at tickets.nmu.edu.
NMU has presented numerous jazz clinics and concerts over the last 50 years, but the current NMU Jazz Festival officially began in 1998, when the NMU Friends of Jazz invited legendary trumpeter Clark Terry to perform with the NMU Jazz Band. Local high school bands also took part in clinics during the event, and the strong response helped turn the festival into an annual tradition.

PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime
2026-03-20 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-24 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays & Fridays March (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 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2026-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, March (6, 13, 20, 27) 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.

PWPL Presents: CRP Global Cinema: Chile’s A Fantastic Woman
2026-03-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Friday, March 20, 2026.
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Teens. This Oscar-winning film focuses on the joys, loves, and struggles of a trans woman (Marina) living in Santiago, Chile. Rated R. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: LEGO Club.
2026-03-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays March (6, 20, 27), 2026.
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
pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Saturday Storytime
2026-03-21 11:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturdays, March (7, 14, 21, 28), 2026.
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.

PWPL Presents: Art with Ella
2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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.

The Upper Peninsula Children's Museum will be closed on Sunday, March 15th.
2026-03-22 00:00 - 23:59 | Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, 123 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
The Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum will be closed on Sunday, March 15th.
The new date for the Masonic Lodge sponsored FREE day!! Due to the behemoth of a winter storm forecasted for Sunday into Monday, the museum will be CLOSED on Sunday, March 15, and the sponsored FREE day is rescheduled for March 22nd. Stay safe out there, friends, and we will see you on the other side of the storm.

PWPL Presents: CRP All Booked Up: Can We Talk?
2026-03-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Monday, March 23, 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Dandelion Cottage Room.
Adults, Seniors. Join Marty 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: Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson by Tourmaline. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: quiet storytime
2026-03-23 11:00 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Mondays
11 a.m.
The Negaunee Public Library is offering a weekly “quiet storytime” for younger children at 11 a.m. Mondays. There will be short stories accompanied by soft voices and sounds, sensory-friendly movements, and a fidget-friendly area. April 13 and 20 will incorporate special programs. This storytime is free and all are welcome to attend. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: homeschool hangout
2026-03-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Mondays
1-3 p.m.
The Negaunee Public Library is hosting a homeschool hangout from 1-3 p.m. Mondays. The program is for all youth and their families who do not attend traditional school. Homeschool students, online students through programs such as Link Learning, and others are welcome to participate. Attendees will meet other youth and families and enjoy an activity. This program is free, and designed for homeschool and nontraditionally schooling families. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

The Marquette County Board Of Commissioners
2026-03-24 15:00 | Marquette County Courthouse, 234 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
March 24, 2026 Work Session Meeting Notice
Rescheduled Meeting 3.24.26

Cow Calf Meeting
2026-03-24 18:00 | Baraga Lakeside Inn, 900 US Hwy 41, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Frank Wardynski, MSU Extension Educator, will be conducting a Cow Calf Meeting in Baraga at the Baraga Lakeside Inn on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:00 pm EST
MSU Extension’s winter cow-calf meetings provide a forum for producers to stay informed on management, markets, and emerging issues that can impact profitability and long-term operational success.
Merck Animal Health will be sponsoring the meetings, providing pizza and soft drinks. Topics will include the beef market outlook, protecting cattle prices with the Livestock Risk Protection program, the Effects of Maternal Bovine Appeasing Substance, and genetic selection for carcass characteristics.
Reservations are required.

Please contact the Ontonagon County MSU Extension Office at 906-884-4386 or email them at farleyb2@msu.edu.

NMU UNITED Conference March 25-27
2026-03-25 00:00 - 2026-03-27 23:59 | NMU Reynolds Recital Hall, Marquette, Michigan
Northern Michigan University’s longstanding UNITED Conference has been transformed for 2026 into a three-day event March 25-27. It weaves together NMU initiatives- Campus Sustainability Summit, Common Reader Program, Poetry Without Borders and Wildcat WellBeing Fair-and a partnership with the PEAK26 professional development conference into one cohesive experience.
UNITED 2026 revolves around the theme “Rest: Reclaiming Power Through Resilience and Resistance.” It is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required for all attendees. Sessions will take place across campus, with a continuous shuttle loop connecting key locations.
The schedule for the three-day conference follows (visit the detailed event website for speakers and locations):
Wednesday, March 25
7:45-8 a.m. Teal Lake Singers | Opening Drum Circle
8-9 a.m. Networking Breakfast
9-9:50 a.m. TBD
10-11:30 a.m. We The Earth: Sanctuary at the Nexus of Rest, Resilience, and Resistance
Noon-1 p.m. Kathy Allen, Leading from the Roots, Sustainability Summit keynote
1-1:50 p.m. Breakout sessions: Ganonyok: Gratitude as Resilience and Everyday Resistance; Student-led Sustainability and Resilience Panel; and Kathy Allen Book Signing.
2-2:50 p.m. Breakout sessions: Successful Transition to Civilian Life through Education; The Northern Woodshed Project: Cultivating Rural Resilience through Local Bioenergy Production in the UP; and WellBeing Planning: How to build your resilience through self-reflection
2-4 p.m. Mino-bimose’idiwag!
3-5 p.m. Seed Swap & Plant: Growing with NMU’s Hoop House
4:30-5:30 p.m. TBD
5:30-7:30 p.m. Poetry Without Borders and Reception
Thursday, March 26
8-11:50 a.m. and 1-7 p.m. PEAK26 Events/Speakers: Women in Entrepreneurship, Crowdfunding Your Way to Launch, Women in Business Panel Discussion, Breakout Sessions, Makers Fair and Innovation Party
2-2:50 p.m. Breakout sessions: Learn Your Leadership Style with Clifton Strengths; and College of Graduate Studies Buzz Session
2-3:30 p.m. NMU Arts District
2:30-4 p.m. Walking the Talk on Sustainability at NMU
3-3:50 p.m. Breakout sessions: Leader Dogs for the Blind Campus Puppy Program; Tai Chi Qigoing; and Individual Actions Matter: Reducing Waste
3-5 p.m. Research and Innovation Summit Posters + Sustainability Summit Posters Gallery Stroll
4-4:50 p.m. Breakout sessions: Asahi Nordic Health Practice; Workshop: Disability aesthetics, guide-dog culture, and access-centered storytelling; Anishinaabe Tea Break; Read out loud to children presented by the NMU Library and SHINE
Friday, March 27
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. PEAK26 events and speakers: registration/breakfast, Bill Hawker of Elevate97 keynote, Design Jam, Nancy Lyons “Kick Your Fear in the Face” keynote, Big Pitch and Outdoor Pitch/Reception
9-9:50 a.m. NMU Common Reader Program virtual keynote with Tourmaline, “Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P Johnson”
10-10:50 a.m. Breakout sessions: Tourmaline; Responsible AI for Environmental Management; Book Swap: Encouraging Rest and Resilience through Literature; Intentional Documentation of Lived Experience via Poetry (IDLE Poetry)
11-11:50 a.m. With Great Lakes Comes Great Responsibility: Digital Outragicity and Data Center Resistance; and Accessibility: Small Changes, Big Impact
1-3 p.m. More-than-Human Relative: Giizhik (Cedar) Workshop
3-5 p.m. Indigenous Fashion Show
For more information and to register, visit https://nmu.edu/united/programs.

PWPL Presents: CRP All Booked Up: On Air
2026-03-25 10:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
WLUC TV 6 Studios. Adults, Teens, Seniors. Join Upper Michigan Today’s John Redfield, along with PWPL staff, for an on-air, in person book discussion. This month’s book: Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson by: Tourmaline. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
