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  • Marquette County Walk for Hope

    Al Quaal Recreation Area 501 Poplar Street, Ishpeming, Michigan

    On Saturday, September 19, the Marquette County Suicide Prevention Alliance, along with several community organizations, businesses, and community members, will gather for the annual Marquette Cunty Walk for Hope to benefit local suicide prevention and postvention programming in Marquette Cunty.  The annual walk will be held in person in Ishpeming at Al Quaal.   The Walk Committee urges all community members to attend to honor the spirit of the event and recognize the importance of suicide prevention while supporting suicide loss survivors, attempt survivors, and the families and loved ones of those who struggle.   Community members are encouraged to

  • Big Bay Stewardship Council 6th Annual Fall Fest

    Draver Park Big Bay, Michigan

    Saturday, September 19 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Draver Park, Hoffman St., Big Bay, MI   Discover Big Bay will host its sixth annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Draver Park in Big Bay.   The community celebration will offer a variety of activities for all ages, including a car show, local food trucks, artisan vendors, a bounce house, live music and family-friendly activities. The event invites residents and visitors to celebrate the fall season while connecting with the Big Bay community.   For more information, contact director@bigbaystewardship.org.  

  • PWPL Presents: Book Launch Reading: B. G. Bradley & Shadows of the North

    pwpl 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, United States

    Monday, September 21, 2026. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors, Teens. What mysteries walk among the forest groves, down the country lanes, and along the small city streets of our vast northern lands? Join Marquette Arts Awards 2022 Writer of the Year B. G. Bradley for a reading from his new noir novel, Shadows of the North.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

  • PWPL Presents: 1-ON-1 Tech Coaching for Seniors

    pwpl 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, United States

    Tuesday, September (1, 8, 15 & 22), 2026 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Local History Research Room, Peter White Public Library.  Need help with the settings on your phone or iPad? Want to download travel apps before you leave town? Need help utilizing the library’s Memory Lab or navigating Libby? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want, with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and coach, Tuesday mornings from 10 AM – 3 PM  in the Local History Research Room of the Peter White Public Library. Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule

  • Dementia Caregiver Workshop

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    DCS flyer 091526-092926   Dementia Caregiving Series, a three-part online program designed for family caregivers of people with dementia, will be held on Tuesdays, September 15, 22, and 29, 2026 from 11:00 am – noon (Eastern) via Zoom.   During the three online sessions participants will learn basic information about dementia and its impact on brain function, how to communicate more effectively with someone who has dementia, recognize stages of dementia, how to provide meaningful daily activities based on the interests and abilities of the person with dementia, how to better understand and address dementia related behaviors, and learn strategies

  • PWPL Presents: Muggles For Potter: There’s a Troll in the Dungeon!

    pwpl 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, United States

    Tuesday, September 22, 2026. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Great Room.  Youth ages 8-12. There’s a Troll in the Dungeon! Harry Potter fans join us for activities inspired by and readings from Chapter 10 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.  No admission charge.  For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.  

  • PWPL Presents: Drop-in Meditation with Meditate Marquette

    pwpl 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, United States

    Tuesdays, September (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fridays, September (4, 11, 18, 25) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.  Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation programs. Sessions will include a combination of talks, seated meditation, and movement practices. All individuals, regardless of previous experience or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend.  For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.  

  • PWPL Presents: Adult Nonfiction Book Group

    pwpl 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, United States

    Wednesday, September 23, 2026. 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 read like fiction. Join us as we explore this month’s book Daughters of the Bamboo Grove by Barbara Demic. No registration or admission charge. For more information call 906-226-4311 or email refdesk@pwpl.info.