Wednesday, January 21, 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 Riley’s Ghost by John David Anderson. 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.  

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to register for a cooking class at the Marquette Food Coop. We will be making Vegetarian Sushi – This class is Gluten Free and Vegan. Very hands-on! Cooking class will take place at the Marquette Food Co-Op. Online registration required. For more information, to check the status of the program, and to register, call 906-226-4321 or visit pwpl.info.  

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Family Friendly, Adults, Seniors. PWPL presents an evening of Country Roots music (original songs influenced by rock & roll, folk, traditional, and outlaw country) with the Seth Brown Duo. It sure to be a boot-stomping good time! No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, January (6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22), 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.

Registration is underway for Savvy Caregiver, a nationally recognized educational training program for family members caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia or memory loss and are living at home. Savvy Caregiver is designed to give caregivers relevant knowledge, skills, and mastery to support the person living with dementia and to take care of themselves. Topics include information about Alzheimer’s and related dementias, the role of confusion and its effects on behavior, the stages of dementia, and how to keep the person engaged and involved in daily activities. Decision making for difficult issues caregivers often face and caregiver

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm at Kaufman Auditorium Annual Fundraiser for the Marquette Regional History Center Tickets on sale NOW- $20.00 Jack Deo & Jim Koski take it to the stage for their annual presentation of astounding photographs and the history behind them. This year’s new collection of stories will reach from iconic Marquette businesses to amazing individuals and their foolish counterparts. Sit back, relax and enjoy a journey back in time with Deo, Koski, and the Marquette Regional History Center. This fundraiser will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 7:00pm at Kaufman Auditorium. Tickets are on

Noquemanon Ski Race and Pasta Feed Friday – Saturday , January 23 – 24

Fridays, January (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 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

150 West Johnson Lake Road, Gwinn, MI 49841   Dates: January 3, 2026 – March 14, 2026   Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Saturday   Get Ready For This Winter’s Biggest Adrenaline Rush: The Upper Michigan Ice Races   Are you ready to take your thrill-seeking to the next level? Join the Upper Michigan Ice Racing Association for an action-packed series of Weekly Ice Races held on Saturdays, where dirt bikes and quads tear up the ice in a battle of speed, skill, and sheer power!   The Upper Michigan Ice Races are open to the public for spectating or bring

The Carson Wealth Noquemanon Ski Marathon presented by Honor Credit Union is set to take place on January 24th, 2026. The Noquemanon has been held on the fourth Saturday of January for 27 years in the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan in Marquette County. Races include the 50K that takes off from Ishpeming, the 25K that starts in Negaunee and the 12K that begins in Marquette. All races plan to end at the Northern Michigan University Superior Dome.   The weekend also offers the Rudman Jacobson Junior Noque for the kids and an Adaptive race that takes place at Al