Keep It In The UP!

Marquette County Board of Commissioners Regular meetings 08.19 & 09.02
2025-09-02 18:00 UTC | Marquette County Courthouse, 234 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
Please see attached for the 09/02/25 meeting agenda and the 08/19/25 minutes.
Agenda & Minutes 9.2.25

Marquette Area Chapter of the NCTA
2025-09-02 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
The next general membership meeting of the Marquette Area Chapter of the North Country Trail will be September 2, Tuesday, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room (downstairs) at Peter White Public Library.
This month’s program will feature a presentation by John Frick about his hiking adventure in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. Known for its monasteries, fortresses, welcoming people, and stunning landscapes, Bhutan is a destination few have the chance to experience. In 2019, John and two friends trekked through hills, mountains, rice paddies, towns, villages, and monasteries in this “Land of the Thunder Dragon.” Come hear John share stories and photos from this remarkable journey.
The meeting will include board elections and an update from trail crew leaders on the state of the trail in our region. Attendees will also learn about future chapter group activities and various volunteer opportunities.
We look forward to seeing you there!

PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette
2025-09-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays, September (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 2025. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.
Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer a weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation program. The sessions begin at 6:00 pm followed by a period of fellowship. Dr. Debra Smith, a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and psychologist, will deliver brief talks exploring various aspects of meditation and its impact on our lives. These talks will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, while longer meditation sessions are scheduled for the remaining Tuesdays. All individuals, regardless of skill level or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend.
For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.

PWPL Presents: Heritage Room Book Group
2025-09-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, September 3, 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Heritage 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 September 3rd will be Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout.
Please call (906) 226-4311 or visit www.pwpl.info/news-events/book-groups with questions.

PWPL Presents: Director Chat
2025-09-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, September 3, 2025. 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 www.pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: unTITLEd Teens
2025-09-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, September 3, 2025. 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. September’s activity will be diamond art.
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 www.pwpl.info.

Wildcat Theatre Follies Sept. 4-6
2025-09-04 08:00 - 2025-09-06 21:00 | James A. Panowski Black Box Theatre, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michgian, 49855
Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will host its annual Wildcat Theatre Follies Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 4-6, in the Panowski Black Box Theatre. The event will showcase a variety of creative performances by freshmen and sophomores in the program, including songs, scenes, monologues and dance pieces.
The show will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, with an additional 1 p.m. Theater for All sensory-friendly matinee on Saturday.
“This is great way to introduce students to the community and their colleagues right away and hit the ground running so they are prepared for the rest of the season and understand how rehearsals work for this department,” said Kaitlyn Frotton, who is directing the show with Kristen Ludwig. “The sophomores are given an opportunity to mentor the freshmen, providing them with fast friends they can look up to and who will help guide them through their first year and set them up for success for the rest of their career here.”
This year, NMU Theatre and Dance held a bootcamp for 64 freshmen and transfer students, it’s largest incoming class ever, said Ludwig. The students arrived from Texas, Alaska, Kentucky, Maryland and Oklahoma, in addition to Great Lakes region states. The Wildcat Theatre Follies also has a new format, with four performances instead of two.
“We are in the Panowski Black Box Theatre, which is set up ‘in the round’ for a more immersive experience, for the first act,” Ludwig said. “The second act takes us out into a tent behind the Black Box, which has been transformed by our tech and design students to embody a reception/party vibe. For all evening performances, there will be a cash bar and open dessert table. This will create a beautiful bookend, both for our season, opening with this freshfolk/sophomore showcase and closing with our senior showcase, and for our students’ experience. They get to come in with a bang and leave with a bang!”
Tickets to the Wildcat Theatre Follies are $25 for the general public, $22 for NMU staff, seniors and military, $15 for youth, and $5 for NMU students. They can be purchased in advance at NMU ticket outlets in the Superior Dome or Bookstore, or online at nmu.universitytickets.com.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop
2025-09-04 13:00 - 14:30
Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, August 21 – September 25th, 1:00 – 2:30 pm at the Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street, Negaunee.
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 sense of powerlessness which can have a significant negative impact on their physical and emotional health. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will provide caregivers tools to help reduce stress and increase relaxation, make tough decisions, reduce guilt, anger and depression, communicate effectively, set goals and problem solve, and take better care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Caregivers will benefit from the workshop whether they are helping a parent, spouse, or friend living at home, in long-term care or across the country. The workshop focuses on self-care for the caregiver, not on specific diseases or hands-on care-giving.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is offered by Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) in partnership with Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. There is no charge for this workshop, but registration is required. Class size is limited. Registration ends when the class is full or on August 8.
To register, visit www.upcap.org (click on Events) or call 2-1-1 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for assistance.

PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2025-09-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, September (5, 12, 19, 26) 2025. 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.

PWPL Presents: Global Cinema: Alfonso Cuaron’s Roma
2025-09-05 12:00 - 14:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Friday, September 5, 2025. 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Teens.
In this celebrated international feature film, director Alfonso Cuaron recreates early 1970s Mexico City, following the life of an indigenous domestic worker who holds a household together until her life suffers personal and political upheaval.
Rated R.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Deux Saisons Opens NMU's Siril Concert Series
2025-09-05 19:30 | Reynolds Recital Hall, 2212 Hedgcock, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Northern Michigan University will open the 2025-2026 Siril Concert Series with Deux Saisons (French for “two seasons”), a duo featuring soprano Keri Lee Pierson and classical guitarist Christopher Schoelen, who perform a wide musical repertoire ranging from the Renaissance through the present day.
The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, in Reynolds Recital Hall. Tickets are $12 for general admission and free for NMU students and those under 18. They can be purchased at nmu.universitytickets.com. The duo will also present two events earlier that day that are free and open to the public: a music appreciation presentation at 11 a.m., followed by a masterclass at 1 p.m., both located in Reynolds Recital Hall.
Deux Saisons presents a multifaceted collection of old and new classical pieces. The pair frequently incorporates audience participation and promotes the benefits that music has for education. Both believe that music should be obtainable and of high quality, allowing many to be introduced to the world of classical music.
Pierson, an assistant professor at NMU, is a classically trained musician who earned a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Contemporary Music at Bowling Green State University, a master’s in vocal performance from the University of South Carolina and a bachelor’s in vocal performance from the University of Central Florida. She formerly taught private voice lessons, diction courses, theory, history, and literature at BGSU and Flagler College, as well as K-6 music. She also served as a staff musician for various churches.
Schoelen is an adjunct instructor at NMU. He has released three albums and performed internationally. He obtained a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in guitar performance from the University of South Carolina and won numerous collegiate scholarships and awards. In 2011, Schoelen moved to Spain to further his study of classical music with the Spanish guitarist, Francisco Bernier. He has since performed throughout Europe, including Spain and Italy.
Deux Saisons marks the beginning of the 2025-2026 Siril Concert Series, with more concerts and events planned throughout the year. Learn more at nmu.edu/music/siril-concert-series.
To learn more about the duo, visit their website, https://deuxsaisonsduo.com/.

Annual Marquette County Walk for Hope
2025-09-06 00:00 - 23:59
On Saturday, September 6th, the Marquette County Suicide Prevention Alliance along with several community organizations, businesses and community members will be walking for the annual Marquette County Walk for Hope to benefit local suicide prevention/postvention programming in Marquette County. 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 suicide prevention, suicide loss survivors, attempt survivors, and family and loved ones of those who struggle.
Community members are encouraged to pre-register especially if they want to order a walk shirt (deadline for shirt ordering is August 15th). Walkers can create their own “fundraiser” to raise funds and collection donations.
Again this year, community members will have the opportunity to submit a picture of a loved one (at no cost) and the Alliance will have memorial signs created and displayed along the walk route.
The Marquette County Suicide Prevention Alliance also continues to promote community resources such as free, one-hour suicide prevention training to any group, organization or business as well as Survivors of Suicide grief support groups for adults.
The Walk Committee appreciates any news/radio/print stories and/or interviews that would like to be conducted so community members have a chance to pre-register. Sarah Derwin can be reached at (906) 315-2621 or sderwin@mqtco.org

Celebrate #906Day at the U.P. Fall Beer Festival
2025-09-06 00:00 - 23:59
Celebrate #906Day at the U.P. Fall Beer Festival
Saturday, September 6 – Marquette, Michigan
(LANSING, Mich.) – Members of the Michigan Brewers Guild are returning to the Lake Superior shoreline in Marquette’s Mattson Lower Harbor Park for the 16th Annual U.P. Fall Beer Festival on Saturday, September 6 – which also happens to be 906 Day (#906Day). This list of breweries and the beers they’ll be sampling can be found online (subject to change): 2025 U/P. Fall Beer Festival List. The official program will be posted in the coming weeks.
General Admission is 1-6pm, with the gates opening at Noon for a VIP hour for Enthusiast Members. Tickets are on sale now at MiBeer.com and are $55 per person in advance ($65 the day of). Admission is for those 21 and older, with valid I.D.
Formed in 1997, the Michigan Brewers Guild is the non-profit dedicated to promoting and protecting the local beer industry. The Guild hosted its first festival in July 1998 and today hosts four festivals that are produced for the industry, by the industry. Each of its festivals are inclusive events open to those 21 years or older. Festivals are held rain or shine.
With close to 300 member breweries, the Michigan Brewers Guild is a network of innovative and passionate brewers that serves as the recognized advocate for the Michigan craft beer industry.
Michigan’s thriving brewing industry contributes more than 14,000 full-time jobs to the state, collectively brewing more than 455,000 barrels of beer with a total economic impact of over $2 billion. In terms of overall number of breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs, Michigan ranks #9 in the nation-supporting its title as “The Great Beer State.”

PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette Presents: A Year of Mindful Living
2025-09-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, September 6, 2025. 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: Toddler Storytime
2025-09-08 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Mondays & Thursdays, September (8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29) 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
For children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult, siblings welcome.
Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body, followed by sensory play activities.
No admission charge.
Registration not required.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Dinner & A Movie Block Busting Cinema: A Real Pain
2025-09-08 17:30 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Monday, September 8, 2025. 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Teens.
Bring your dinner, sit down, and enjoy this riveting 2024 family
drama. Director, writer, and star Jesse Eisenberg tells the story of two cousins—Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin (in an Oscar-winning performance)—who reunite for a Jewish heritage tour through Poland after their grandmother dies.
Rated R.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Dinner & A Movie Block Busting Cinema: A Real Pain
2025-09-08 17:30 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Monday, September 8, 2025. 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Teens.
Bring your dinner, sit down, and enjoy this riveting 2024 family drama. Director, writer, and star Jesse Eisenberg tells the story of two cousins-Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin (in an Oscar-winning performance) – who reunite for a Jewish heritage tour through Poland after their grandmother dies. Rated R. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Alzheimer’s Association Upper Peninsula Conference
2025-09-09 00:00 - 23:59

PWPL Presents: Yarn Spinners
2025-09-09 00:00 - 23:59 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday September 9, 2025.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Youth of all ages and skill levels are invited to cozy up and work on their crochet, knit and weaving skills! Once a month youth can come to work on creations from home or work on a new pattern with fellow yarn spinners. Some tools and yarn will be provided, and parents are encouraged to attend with their kids to work on projects of their own. Drop-in program; staff will help kids with patterns when able.
No admission charge.
Children under 8 must have an adult present.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info

PWPL Presents: Tech Coaching for Seniors
2025-09-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 2025. 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.

PWPL Presents: Tasty Reads Book Group
2025-09-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, September 9, 2025. 12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
A book group for readers, who love to cook. With a focus on food-themed literature, the group explores a variety of books from cookbooks to culinary memoirs. Participants can enjoy tasty treats inspired by the book of the month while sharing their thoughts and connecting with others who share their passion for both literature and food. This month’s book is Burn the Place by Iliana (Lane) Regan.
No admission charge.
For more information call 226-4303 or visit www.pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Yarn Spinners
2025-09-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday September 9, 2025. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Youth of all ages and skill levels are invited to cozy up and work on their crochet, knit and weaving skills! Once a month youth can come to work on creations from home or work on a new pattern with fellow yarn spinners. Some tools and yarn will be provided, and parents are encouraged to attend with their kids to work on projects of their own. Drop-in program; staff will help kids with patterns when able.
No admission charge.
Children under 8 must have an adult present.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Author Reading: Lane Regan & Burn the Place
2025-09-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, September 9, 2024. 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.
In their National Book Award-nominated debut memoir, chef Lane Regan chronicles her life from foraging on her family farm to running their own Michelin-starred restaurant.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Author Reading: Iliana Regan & Burn the Place
2025-09-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, September 9, 2024. 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.
In their National Book Award-nominated debut memoir, chef Iliana Regan chronicles her life from foraging on her family farm to running their own Michelin-starred restaurant.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Come Run, Walk, or Put on your Favorite Costume for the 18th Annual Run for Recovery Presented by TruNorth Federal Credit Union
2025-09-10 00:00 - 23:59 | NMU Superior Dome, 1401 Presque Isle Ave lot 15, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Grab your running shoes, your best friend, or even a costume, and come join us for the 18th Annual Great Lakes Recovery Center’s Foundation 2025 Run for Recovery presented by TruNorth Federal Credit Union.

This year, there are two opportunities to take part in this fantastic event. September 10th at the NMU Superior Dome in Marquette, MI, and September 17th at the LSSU Norris Center in Sault Ste. Marie to coincide with National Recovery Month.

Registration is available at Run Sign Up, and the cost is just $35 per runner. Team discounts available for groups of 5 or more.

All runners receive an event t-shirt, sports shaker bottle, and swag bag from area businesses. A huge value for you in support of a fantastic cause.

Register today at Register Here

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The Marquette Run starts at the NMU Superior Dome and moves south along the Lake Superior Bike Path to the Marquette Lighthouse and US Coast Guard Station, then returns to the Superior Dome.

The Sault Ste. Marie Run starts at the LSSU Norris Center and moves south to the Airport, then heads up Davitt and over 12th, before returning to the Norris Center to Finish at the Victory Bell.

All proceeds will benefit Great Lakes Recovery Centers’ Compassionate Care Fund. Through the Compassionate Care Fund, individuals are able to access GLRC’s services and get the help they need even if they are not able to pay for them. This is beneficial for clients who may be uninsured, under insured, or are not eligible for governmental or community funding. Individuals receiving assistance from the Compassionate Care Fund may be from anywhere in the Upper Peninsula. Although many clients receiving funds through the Compassionate Care Fund are receiving residential treatment, the fund may also be used for GLRC’s other services, including outpatient counseling, group sessions, and recovery housing.

Great Lakes Recovery Centers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides a variety of substance abuse and mental health services and programming across all 15 Upper Peninsula counties. In 2024, GLRC was able to impact the lives of over 4,000 individuals through their diverse range of services. It is through our sponsors that we are able to successfully put on this event and continue having the impact we have while fulfilling our mission to empower recovery through hope and change as we have been for over 40 years.

PWPL Presents: Baby Storytime
2025-09-10 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesdays, September (10, 17, 24) 2025. 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 www.pwpl.info.

Marquette City Manager Community Office Hours
2025-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will hold her next community office hours on Wednesday, September 10, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Shiras Room, on the top level of Peter White Public Library (Front Street side). The meeting is intended to provide an informal opportunity to discuss issues within the community, and to give citizens the opportunity for direct dialogue with City staff about interests and concerns.

PWPL Presents: Home School Chapter Book Discussion
2025-09-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, September 10, 2025. 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.
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 apierce@pwpl.info, visit www.pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or FB.
