Central UP Events

When: Friday, September 25, 2026 Beginning at 8:30am Where: Northern Center The 2026 Connect Conference will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026 in the Northern Center at Northern Michigan University and registration is now open! Beginning at 8:30am, the morning will include a period of networking and light refreshments. The conference agenda will include a good mix of speakers, breakout sessions, and a panel which will touch on professional growth, workplace challenges, and establishing yourself within a career. New to Conference this year is a mini pitch series where three local business owners will highlight their creative offerings and

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:  Sept 26th Where: Marquette Area Chapter’s 110-mile stretch of the North Country Trail   Don’t miss out! Join us for the 4th Annual “Hike Every Mile” celebration of National Public Lands Day. Each year, hikers from across the area join forces to cover every mile of the Marquette Area Chapter’s 110-mile stretch of the North Country Trail, all in a single day.   This year, we’re aiming for our biggest turnout yet. Whether you hike solo or as a group, you’ll be part of something that celebrates our trail community.   You or your group can sign up to

Saturday Morning Farmers Market Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm

Saturdays, September (12, 26), 2026. 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 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.  

Retreat 2026 Flyer   Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) will host a Caregiver Retreat on Saturday, September 26, 9:45 am-5:00 pm Central Time (10:45 am – 6:00 pm Eastern) at Fortune Lake Camp, 138 Fortune Lake Camp Road, Crystal Falls, Michigan. This daylong event is designed to provide rest and rejuvenation for non-professional family caregivers from the Upper Peninsula. The day will include structured activities such as a nature hike, an art project and yoga. Other activities such as a caregiver support group meeting, a cooking and nutrition class, and time at the waterfront. In addition, participants can

Monday, September 28, 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 Finding Feathers (formerly the Seth Brown Duo). Come celebrate the release of the group’s new album, Human!  No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

Tuesday, September 29, 2026. 10 a.m. – 11 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: This month’s book: Whistler by Ann Patchett. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

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

Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room. Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is open to all. Meeting agenda and background materials are available on the library’s website: pwpl.info. For more information call 906-226-4303.