Keep It In The UP!

PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2026-01-30 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
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 906-226-4303 or visit www.pwpl.info.

2026-01-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Holiday Inn of Marquette, 1951 Us 41 West, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Breakfast & Business
January Topic // 2026 Look Ahead
Holiday Inn Marquette
1951 US-41, Marquette, MI
Friday, January 30 | 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Join us for a special edition of Breakfast & Business focused on looking at the economic outlook of 2026.
Start the day by connecting with peers over coffee and a light breakfast while checking in and settling into the event.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and be part of the conversation. Registration encouraged-space is limited!
Breakfast and plenty of networking opportunities are included.
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. | Registration, Networking, and Breakfast
Start the day by connecting with peers over coffee and a light breakfast while checking in and settling into the event.
8:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Presentation
Pricing:
$25 for LSCP Partners
$35 for Non-Partners
Register today!

Upper Michigan Ice Races
2026-01-31 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-02-07 00:00 - 23:59 | MI
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 your best ORV to join the competition and race to the top! The raceway is conveniently located off Snowmobile Trail 8, making Saturdays the best day to come and experience the races and explore the trails in Gwinn and Marquette County.

Saturday Schedule: Day Races

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Gates open for Registration & for Pre-Registered Participants

10:00 AM: Spectator Gates Open

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM: Practice & warm-up runs

11:30 AM – 6:00 PM: Ice Races

January 31 & February 28: Night Races

11:00 AM: Registration Opens

4:00 PM: Youth Races

6:00 PM – Midnight: Adult Races

Whether you’re on the track or in the stands, the roar of engines, the spray of ice, and the fierce competition will have you coming back week after week. Invite your friends, family, and fellow racers for the coolest race event in town! Be sure to check the Michigan Ice Races website for updates and more details!

Beaumier Center Hosts Opening Reception in New Gallery
2026-01-31 00:00 - 2026-05-02 23:59 | NMU Beaumier Heritage Center, 1401 Presque Avenue, Gries Hall,, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
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 Archives, as well as bird mounts from the Northern Museum of Zoology. It will be on display through May 2.
The permanent display on NMU will include the history of many of the campus structures, stories of early presidents and faculty members, and student life. This space will feature a changing array of artifacts from the collection of the Beaumier Center, which is the repository for Northern’s history.
The Beaumier Center’s regular hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free. For more information, visit nmu.edu/beaumier.

Staged Reading of 'Tragedy Sound' Play
2026-01-31 15:00 | Jamrich Hall, NMU Campus, Jamrich Hall 1100, Marquette, Michigan
Jan. 31 2026
Saturday 3 p.m.
Jamrich 1100
Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will host a staged reading of “Tragedy Sound,” a play written by NMU alumna Karen Saari, at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in Jamrich 1100. The reading is free and open to the public. The production follows three U.P. women who are lifelong friends as they find themselves stranded on Lake Superior after accepting a dare to embark on a canoeing trip.
“It’s about motherhood, friendship, self-acceptance, awareness and sacrifice,” said director Keli Crawford-Truckey. “They come to a place with one another where they can all look at themselves honestly, accept that, and the love they have for each other when they get into dire straits; not to mention the sacrifices they’re willing to make.”
A staged reading consists of actors reading scripts that have yet to be memorized in front of an audience. Saari will be in Marquette for four days working with the group that is bringing her play to life, making changes and listening to feedback. She will attend the reading.
“From an audience perspective, readings are really interesting because it gives them an opportunity to potentially make a difference and have their voice heard by the playwright that could really alter the outcome,” Truckey added. “There are always things that can be developed and polished. The audience plays an important role at this time.”
Audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions of the director and playwright and provide feedback afterward.
NMU recently collaborated with Playhouse on the Square, located in Memphis, Tenn., to showcase two finalists from their Playwriting Award contest. Saari, a native of the Upper Peninsula, was chosen as the winner in 2024. Following her win, Saari’s production had its world premiere in July 2025 in Memphis. A full-scale production will be staged at NMU in May.

UP Children’s Museum Annual Culinary Journey
2026-02-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, 123 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Join us for our 23rd Annual Culinary Journey. Offering you a world on a plate. Enjoy signature dishes crafted by the region’s most talented chefs, paired with great drinks and live music. Must be over 21 to attend.

Sunday, February 1, 2026

6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Tickets $75 for one or $140 for two

Tickets are available at the front desk, by calling 906-226-3911, or at the door on the day of the event. Tickets are also available online.
https://upchildrensmuseum.org/shop/tickets

Clinic Services and WIC appointments available at the Marquette County Health Department
2026-02-02 00:00 - 2026-02-27 23:59 | MI
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 Testing, and STI testing, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. WIC Clinic 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

February 6, 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 9, 2026
No clinic services available today.

February 10, 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 11, 2026
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening, Family Planning, HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing, and STI testing, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. WIC Clinic 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

February 12, 2026
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening, Family Planning, HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing, and STI testing, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. WIC Clinic 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

February 13, 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 16, 2026
MCHD closed in observance of Presidents’ Day.

February 17, 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 18, 2026
WIC Clinic 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

February 19, 2026
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening, Family Planning, HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing, and STI testing, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. WIC Clinic 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

February 20, 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 23, 2026
No clinic services available today.

February 24, 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 25, 2026
WIC Clinic 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

February 26, 2026
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening, Family Planning, HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing, and STI testing, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. WIC Clinic 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

February 27, 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.

PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime
2026-02-03 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-06 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
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

Marquette County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting
2026-02-03 18:00 | Marquette County Courthouse, 234 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
1 Agenda
3 Minutes

PWPL Presents: Baby Storytime
2026-02-04 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesdays February (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.

PWPL Presents: Books & Banter Book Group
2026-02-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
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 February 4th will be WILD DARK SHORE by Charlotte McConaghy. Please call 906-226-4311 or visit www.pwpl.info/news-events/book-groups with questions.

PWPL Presents: Director Chat
2026-02-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. & 5:00-6:00 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.

PWPL Presents: Home School Chapter Book Discussion
2026-02-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, February 4, 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 An Outbreak of Witchcraft: A graphic novel of the Salem Witch Trials by Deborah Noyes. 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.

Dance Zone at the Museum: Senior Support Series
2026-02-04 13:30 | Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W. Spring Street, Marquette, Michigan
Wednesday, February 4, 1:30 p.m.
With your encouragement, we continue our Senior Support Series (SSS) starting off with dance. These afternoon programs ignite curiosity, social interaction, health, and community involvement. Partnering with Mapping Medicare, we offer door prizes and complimentary Dead River coffee.
Join us as we welcome Marge Sklar, owner and instructor at the Dance Zone for this one-time dance and movement class. This opportunity will be accessible to those who can and cannot stand. As Marge says: “Life is short! Prolong your life and your zest for life, learn to dance!” All ages welcome. Free program.
Visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571 for more information.
Event will be held at the Marquette Regional History Center
145 W Spring St, Marquette, MI 49855

Poster Dance Zone

PWPL Presents: unTITLEd Teens
2026-02-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Teen Zone.
Teens in grades 6-12 join in on the fun with unTITLEd Teens, a monthly program that will be a different activity each month. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info, and visit pwpl.info.

The League of Women Voters of Marquette County general membership meeting
2026-02-04 18:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, February 4th at 6:30 p.m.
Heritage Room on the 2nd floor of Peter White Public Library

The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will hold its next general membership meeting on Wednesday, February 4th at 6:45 p.m. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Heritage Room on the 2nd floor of Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St., Marquette. Come learn about Voter Services planned for 2026 and how members can contribute to voter registration and education, Vote411.org, Voter Guides, Candidate Forums, and working with young children through Hooked on Voting.

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. In inclement weather, library or school closures, visit Facebook or the website for the meeting location or Zoom link.

Emily Lanctot Salaiset Ruokaohjeet: Secret Recipes
2026-02-05 00:00 - 2026-03-05 23:59 | Finlandia Art Gallery, 435 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
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 from people of Michigan’s Copper Country, sourced from locals and community cookbooks.
“In my research, I uncovered recipes from family members and friends that I didn’t previously know existed,” Lanctot explained. One cookbook, “500 Recipes of the Copper Country’s Finest Cooking,” was produced by the same church that later became the Finnish American Heritage Center where Lanctot’s paintings will be on display. Another cookbook produced in Copper Harbor, “Copper Country Recipes,” contained a recipe from Lanctot’s childhood neighbor and the first director of the Finlandia Art Gallery, Phyllis Fredendall. With bursts of color and texture, Lanctot brings people together across space and time while welcoming viewers into a sensory experience like a shared meal.

“I hope the exhibition inspires people to gather and share recipes and ways of making (rather than keep them secret) from loved ones and friends and encourages viewers to reimagine how they might approach their everyday lives,” said Lanctot.

Emily Lanctot is an artist, curator, professor and museum director at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan. Her multi-media art practice focuses on place, material culture, and the everyday. Projects, whether experiential, painting, performance or installation, are often collaborative and examine memory, desire, exchange, the limitations of language, and institutional/ideological frameworks.

A reception for the artist will take place at Finlandia Art Gallery in Hancock on Thursday, February 5 from 7-8:30 p.m. with artist talk beginning at 7:20 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Visitors are also welcome Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. For more information call 906-370-3722 or visit www.finlandiaartgallery.com.

Savvy Caregiver Workshop
2026-02-05 13:30 - 15:30 | MI
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 self-care exercises are also highlighted. Savvy Caregiver participants report increased confidence and ability to manage their caregiving, as well as lower depression and burden.
The workshop has 6 weekly sessions, each lasting 2 hours, and will be held on Thursdays, January 15 – February 19, 2026 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm Eastern, via Zoom.
Savvy Caregiver is offered by Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP). There is no charge for this workshop, but registration is required. Class size is limited. Registration ends when the class is full or on December 15.
To register, visit www.upcap.org (click on Events) or dial 2-1-1 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST) for assistance.

PWPL Presents: Pokémon Trading and Gaming
2026-02-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursdays February (5, 12), 2026.
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Youth Services Makerspace.
Youth of all ages who are interested in Pokémon card trading and gaming are invited to our new monthly Pokémon Trading & Gaming Sessions. Kids who attend will be able to trade & play the card game with other kids. Please note that staff do not know how to play the game, so it is not guaranteed that gaming will always happen. If your child has a friend they like to game with, come together! Kids will also be able to spend time with other Pokémon fans, chatting about Pokémon and looking through their cards. Important – Trading & gaming will be kid led. It is highly recommended that parents do not allow their children to bring cards that they do not want them to accidentally trade! See our events calendar for full event details regarding trading. Children under the age of 8 will need an adult to stay in the kids room during the event. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the
program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Black History Month Presentation at NMU
2026-02-05 19:00 | Jamrich Hall, NMU Campus, Jamrich Hall 1100, Marquette, Michigan
Northern Michigan University’s Black Student Union will host a “Why Black History Month?” presentation by Political Science Professor Carter Wilson at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, in Jamrich 1319. Drawing from the works of a long list of scholars-from WEB DuBois and Toni Morrison to Carter G. Woodson and Basil Davidson-Wilson will demonstrate that neither world or American history can be understood without an understanding of the roles and contributions of Africans and African Americans.
Wilson was the 2024 recipient of the Stephen Young & Tricia Kinley Distinguished Faculty Award, NMU’s top honor for significant professional contributions to teaching, scholarship and service. His interests include public policy, Civil Rights policy, economic policy and public administration.
This Black History Month presentation is free and open to the public.

Carter Wilson

Ice Mass 2026 in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel
2026-02-06 00:00 - 2026-02-07 23:59 | Houghton, Houghton
St. Albert the Great University Parish, serving students, faculty and staff of Michigan Technological University and Gogebic (“Go-Gee-Bick”) Community College, will host the annual Masses in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel during MTU’s famed Winter Carnival. The Roman Catholic Mass is celebrated in a chapel hand-built from ice and snow by MTU students and community members. The Ice Mass has gained international attention; it is a unique expression of Catholic faith in the deep snow country of the Keweenaw with over 800 in attendance in 2025.

There are three Masses: 5:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 6, as well as at 10:00 a.m. EST on Saturday, Feb. 7. The Masses at 5:30 pm EST and 10:00 pm EST on Friday Feb. 7 will be live-streamed on Facebook (and embedded on our website, mtucatholic.org/icemass).

Participants may register online for the link to the Live Stream: mtucatholic.org/icemass

The 2026 Live Stream Event Links:
5:30 PM: https://www.facebook.com/share/1aBNfvaCtd/
10:00 PM: https://www.facebook.com/share/14TdJFWA97W/

Past 2025 Live-Stream Videos:
5:30pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3bWU86JEz0
10:00pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VnqTJVtUWs

MTU Students Transform Ice, Snow into Chapel

Building a chapel out of ice and snow originally came to the attention of St. Albert the Great University Parish at the suggestion of a parent. Seeing this to be a ‘fun idea’ during Michigan Tech’s famed Winter Carnival, a small group of students at St. Al’s decided to give it a go back in 2016 alongside their pastor Fr. Ben Hasse. They were quickly surprised by how the word spread and how excited people, Catholics and non-Catholics alike, were to come to such an event leading to international coverage in 2021. Eleven years later, building the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel is a well-known annual tradition for the students, locals, and people from all over the world.

The ice chapel is built each year by college students and community members in the Keweenaw peninsula town of Houghton, Michigan, USA. Over the course of a month, people can be found outside shoveling, bucketing, stomping, and carving from a mountain of snow. Through their efforts, and plywood forms held together by 2x4s, the ice chapel is brought to life. More and more students get involved each year, and they bring with them their creativity to further add to the beauty of the chapel. Examples include stained ice panes, a raised pulpit, a Marian grotto, and arched side aisles. Another unique feature is the acquisition of an ice slab pulled up by hand from a nearby bay to use as the chapel’s altar.

The priests at St. Al’s will celebrate three planned Ice Masses in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel: 5:30 p.m., 10:00 p.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 6, and 10:00 a.m. EST on Saturday, Feb. 7. The first two Masses will be livestreamed. You may visit mtucatholic.org/icemass to register for the link. You do not need to register if you will attend in-person.

St. Albert the Great University Parish is made up of about 50 year-round parishioners and over 1,000 registered student members. The experience of building this unique structure brings about and strengthens friendships. When asked how much it costs to build an Ice Chapel, Fr. Hasse simply responds “about a thousand dollars’ worth of pizza,” which fuels the volunteers. St. Al’s parish is overjoyed to bring to life a creation that glorifies God and brings the community together through the Mass.

To learn more about the Ice Mass or St. Albert the Great University Parish, visit mtucatholic.org/icemass. To learn more about Michigan Tech’s Winter Carnival, visit mtu.edu/carnival/2026. To learn more about St. Albert the Great University Parish, visit mtucatholic.org

Heikki Lunta
2026-02-06 00:00 - 2026-02-08 23:59 | MI
The Negaunee Downtown Devolvement Authority is excited to announce the return of Heikki Lunta! We are pleased to announce that we will be co-hosting part of our event with the Meijer State Games. The festival begins Friday night, February 6 and runs until Sunday, February 8, 2026.
The weekend will kick-off with Meijer State Games opening ceremony. This will be promptly followed by the Irontown Rail Jam Ski and Snowboard Competition in Downtown Negaunee, Friday evening.
Saturday includes the Teal Lake Ice Fishing Tournament, activities at both the UP-Luge Club and the Ishpeming Ski Club, Family Sledding and Gourmet Smores Bar, Snow Shoe Tours, miniature horse rides, live music, fireworks and more! Sunday tops off the weekend with the Freeze Yer Fanny Snowcross Bike Race, a pasty eating contest and other events.

To learn more about Heikki Lunta 2026, please visit negauneedda.com or visit us on Facebook.

Questions concerning this release may be directed to dda@cityofnegaunee.com.

PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2026-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, February (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: LEGO Club.
2026-02-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays February (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: Meditate Marquette Presents: A Year of Mindful Living
2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, February 7, 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room.
Four mindfulness meditation and yoga teachers invite you to engage in a year of
mindful living. Each month, one of the teachers will present a topic that addresses the different dimensions where we can practice mindfulness and presence. The intent is for us to cultivate mindfulness, care, and well-being individually and in our love, business, and social relationships. These are drop-in sessions, although committing to a full year is a way to build a consistent mindfulness practice. For more information and to check on the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Saturday Storytime
2026-02-07 11:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturdays, February (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
2026-02-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturdays, February (7, 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. Special Countdown to Valentine’s Day project on Saturday Feb. 7. 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.
