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When: Monday, September 14, at 4 p.m.  Where: Lakeshore Boulevard The City of Marquette invites the community to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the Lakeshore Boulevard Shoreline Restoration Project on Monday, September 14, at 4 p.m. The ceremony will be held near the newly constructed boardwalk and overlook pier, located north of the parking lots along Lakeshore Boulevard.

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

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

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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.  

When: Wednesday, September 16, 1:30 p.m. Where: Marquette Regional History Center Before there was Marquette General Hospital (MGH) in north Marquette, there was a vibrant neighborhood full of family homes near St. Luke’s Hospital. A huge effort was made, starting in the early 1980s, to move the houses from West College and Magnetic streets in Marquette to allow for expansion of the hospital. After identifying where 23 of these homes now rest, Cheryl Anderegg along with Jack Deo and others will tell the stories of many families who lived in these 1920-30s homes.. Photographs, maps, and research will bring together

Wednesday, September 16, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. 3470 US-41, Marquette, MI Join Fraco for Business After Hours! This casual networking event offers a fantastic opportunity to make valuable business connections, engage with the community, and spend quality time with colleagues. This event will feature a main door prize of $1,000 gift certificate, giveaways (gift baskets, t-shirts, and other goodies), and food catered by Vango’s. Business After Hours events are free to attend and open to everyone; both members and non-members are welcome. More Details Facebook Event

When: Thursday, September 17, Noon Where: Zoom Copyright can be tricky to navigate, especially when creating and sharing resources with partners, members and the communities we serve. This session will break down the basics of copyright and fair use, helping participants better understand how to use and share materials responsibly and confidently. By the end of the session, participants will be able to: Understand the basics of copyright and why copyright protections exist. Determine when the use of copyrighted materials may meet fair use guidelines. Identify and apply open licenses to materials your organization owns. Emera Bridger Wilson is the

Thursdays, August 13 through September 17, 2026, from 1:30-3:00 pm EST, Ishpeming Senior Center, 121 Greenwood Street, Ishpeming.    Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week in-person workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, August 13 through September 17, 2026, from 1:30-3:00 pm EST, at the Ishpeming Senior Center, 121 Greenwood Street, Ishpeming.  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