Keep It In The UP!

PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette
2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-16 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays, December (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: Book Launch Reading: Suzanne Sunshower & Still Wild: Poems from Bear Shack
2025-12-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Teens. Join PWPL in celebrating the release of poet Suzanne Sunshower’s collection, Still Wild: poems from the bear shack. This latest release of the Yooper Poetry series from Modern History Press contains meditations from Sunshower, who, at the age of 60, moved to a remote hunting camp trailer in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to start a new adventure. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Marquette City Manager Community Office Hours
2025-12-10 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, December 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.

Dementia Caregiving Series
2025-12-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-17 11:00 - 12:00
Dementia Caregiving Series, a three-part online program designed for caregivers of people with dementia, will be held on Wednesdays, December 3, 10 and 17, 2025, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (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 and benefits of self-care. Each session is an hour long.
There is no charge for this program, but registration is required. To register, visit www.upcap.org (click on EVENTS) or call 2-1-1 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST) for assistance. Registration ends on November 21. Participants must have a device with internet connection and email address to attend.
Dementia Caregiving Series is offered by Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP). This series is available in part through funding from the Older American’s Act and Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Bureau of Aging, Community Living, and Supports.

Holiday Open House and additional festivities at the Marquette Regional History Center
2025-12-10 18:30 | Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W. Spring Street, Marquette, Michigan
Holiday Open House
December 10, 6:30pm at the Marquette Regional History Center
Wrap up the calendar year with a gathering of greetings. This year, join us for a reading by Bruce Closser of “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” Known to most as the poem, “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” this verse and some special surprises will cheer your winter eve. Light refreshments. Free, donations appreciated. For more info visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.

Tuba Christmas
December 7, 1:30pm at the Marquette Regional History Center
Join us for the start of the holiday season with Tuba Christmas. We are happy to host this joyful and humorous concert! Doors open at 1:00. Free, donations appreciated and will support the History Center.

Brass Choir
December 21, 4:00pm at the Marquette Regional History Center
Come with your hot cocoa and your listening ears! Enjoy beautiful brass music with the whole family. Free, donations appreciated and will support the History Center.

PWPL Presents: Northwords and Music: Christmas Sounds
2025-12-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Family. Join 2022 Marquette Writer of the Year B. G. Bradley and his friends for an evening of music, stories, poetry, and skits sure to make you laugh, cry, clap, and sing for those big moments in our lives. The show features two-time U. P. Poet Laureate Marty Achatz; celebrated musicians Linda Smith and Seamus Collins (Big Lake Acoustic); actress Jacque Love; actor Jim Edwards; and special guest star Whiskey Ryan. This event will also be livestreamed. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

December Feeding America Mobile Pantry at SCC.
2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Silver Creek Church, 219 Silver Creek Rd, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Marquette -Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Taking place on Thursday, December 11. Food distribution will begin at 10:00am and continue while supplies last or until 11:30am. Food will be available for approximately 550 families. Due to changes with Feeding America West Michigan, proxy pickup will be limited. This will be a drive-thru event with directions given by parking lot attendants. Guests are asked to remain in their cars and have adequate space prepared in their trunk or back seat in advance to allow the distribution team to place food boxes directly in the vehicle. Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are located at 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey. Businesses or organizations that are interested in supporting these monthly mobile food pantries are encouraged to call 906.249.1715 for more information.

PWPL Presents: Marquette Poets Circle Annual Holiday Gathering
2025-12-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, December 11, 2025,
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.
Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Join local poets, writers, and poetry enthusiasts for an evening of poetic holiday celebration. Gather at 5 p.m. for refreshments and an Open Mic, then head downstairs for the Winter Solstice Art & Evergreen Walk. New and experienced poets are welcome for either or both events. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: An Evening of Art and Evergreen
2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, December 11, 2025.
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Huron Mountain Club Gallery and Deo Gallery.
Teens, Adults, Seniors. Combining the previous events of Winter Charm and Winter Wonderland Walk. A winter-themed art exhibit will be on display in both the Deo Gallery and Huron Mountain Club Gallery as well as themed trees decorated by community members throughout the library. In addition, PWPL will also host the Pierce Holiday Village. Enjoy an artist reception with refreshments, stroll through the winter tree walk, challenge yourself to a scavenger hunt, view the holiday village, and take in the sounds of the season with strolling music featuring Kerry Yost and Company as we welcome winter. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

HOLIDAY LASERS ON THE ORE DOCK
2025-12-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Lower Harbor Ore Dock, City Multi Use Path, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Experience the magic of the season in downtown Marquette! The historic Lower Harbor Ore Dock will light up for the holidays with dazzling laser displays by Fresh Coast Light Lab, every Thursday through Saturday from 6-9 PM on the north side of the dock.

This free, family-friendly show offers something new each week from festive and winter-themed scenes to colorful, abstract displays inspired by Marquette itself. While you’re downtown, warm up with dinner, local brews, or a little holiday shopping just steps away.

2025 DATES
November 20 – December 27 & New Year’s Eve

Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 6-9 PM

PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2025-12-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, December (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 pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Docu Cinema: The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol that United the World
2025-12-12 12:00 - 14:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Friday, December 12, 2025.
12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.
Adults, Seniors. Renowned actor Simon Callow uncovers the moving origins of the song “Silent Night,” from the Austrian village of Oberndorf to the city of Salzburg. Not Rated. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Graduating Senior Art Exhibit on Display
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | DeVos Art Museum, 401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Northern Michigan University’s School of Art and Design is hosting its Fall 2025 Senior Exhibition at the DeVos Art Museum. A closing reception is scheduled from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, with an awards announcement at 8 p.m.
This year’s exhibition highlights the work of five students: Grace Matthews and Devyn Clark in graphic design; and Alayna Storey, Shelby Goode and Jaylee Pol in painting.
The reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. For more information, go to nmuartmuseum.com

PWPL Presents: Yule Ball
2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Friday, December 12, 2025.
7:30–9:30 pm.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
All students in grades 6 to 8 are invited to put on your best semi-formal attire for the library’s annual Yule Ball. Dance to your favorite songs and hang out with your friends in a winter wonderland. Parent chaperones are always welcome to help. Tickets can be purchased at the PWPL Teen Zone and will go on sale November 17. If we need to reschedule due weather, the dance will take place on Saturday, December 13. For more information, and to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info or visit pwpl.info.

Join us for a group hike on December 13!
2025-12-13 10:00 - 14:00
Come join us for a rather easy winter warmup hike. The hike begins at the large parking area across from Wetmore Landing on CR550. The first part of the hike winds its way around a series of snow-clad rock outcroppings, with a few minor hills and a few rocks on the trail. From there the trail levels out for a quiet hike through pines and hemlocks tipped with our recent snowfall before returning to our starting point.

Our hike will be led by Marquette Area Chapter Hike Leader Dennis Fattaleh (906-360-6441), an experienced hiker.

This hike will cover approximately 3.7 miles and is a loop. Except for a few rocks at the beginning, the trail is ideal for snowshoeing. Snowshoes or cleats are highly recommended, along with hiking poles. Proper hiking boots are required. Plan on 3 to 4 hours of hiking time. Don’t forget to bring water and a snack!

We’ll meet on Saturday, December 13th at 10:00 AM at the parking area across from Wetmore Landing on CR550 (Google Map link here). This is the large parking area approximately 1.2 miles north of Sugarloaf and is referred to as “Hogback Mountain Trailhead” on Google maps. Please pull around to the back parking area unless recent snowfall makes it difficult to get back there, in which case we’ll meet in the smaller, front area.

This event is limited to 12 participants and advanced registration is required. Please click here to register. Registration will be open until Friday, December 12th or until we reach capacity.

We hope to see you there!

PWPL: Dinner & A Movie: Merry Movie Mayhem
2025-12-15 17:30 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Monday, December 15, 2025.
5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Teens, Family Friendly. The voting is over! The ballots have been counted! The winner of PWPL’s annual Christmas movie matchups will be revealed! Join us for an evening of Christmas treats, ugly Christmas sweaters, and a screening of the Merry Movie Mayhem champion. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL: All Booked Up: Can We Talk?
2025-12-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 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: holiday celebration and discussion of the Best Books of 2025. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Tech Coaching for Seniors
2025-12-16 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays and Thursdays, December (2, 9, 16, 18), 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.

Marquette County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
2025-12-16 18:00
Agenda and Minutes (1)

PWPL: Artists & Their Art: Form Follows Function & Less Is More
2025-12-16 18:30 - 19:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, December 16, 2024.
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Zoom.
Adults, Seniors, Teens. Peter White Public Library hosts celebrated art historian Ellen Longsworth for this virtual series focused on famous artists, artistic movements, and art. Ellen’s subject: Frank Lloyd Wright (continued). Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Walter Gropius, and Le Corbusier. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info for meeting information.

PWPL: All Booked Up: On Air
2025-12-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
WLUC TV 6 Studios.
Adults, Teens, Seniors. Join Upper Michigan Today’s John Redfield, along with PWPL staff, for an on-air, in person book discussion. This month’s book: Best Books of 2025. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL: Dungeons and Dragons @ PWPL
2025-12-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
We have partnered with Iron Golem Games to bring Dungeon and Dragons to the PWPL. Jordan, from Iron Golem Games and local DM’s, will lead groups of teens on an epic quest with this role-playing game. For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required, no admission charge. For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info or visit pwpl.info.

Annual Ishpeming Ski Jumping Tournament
2025-12-18 11:00
Business Route 28 , Ishpeming, MI 49849

Dates: January 16, 2026 – January 18, 2026

Launch into winter action by attending the longest consecutive ski jumping tournament in the country! Come watch U.S. and International ski jumpers defy gravity as they soar off the historic K90, Ski Jump. This family-friendly, fun for all event is filled with tailgating, a beer tent, food trucks, concessions, giant bonfires while watching the athletes compete, and fireworks.

Friday, January 16 7:00 PM

The weekend begins with a U.S. Cup competition on the K90, part of the regional Four Hills Tournament circuit featuring the top athletes in the country. Friday also opens the Junior World Qualifier on the K90 hill, where athletes start their pursuit of a place at the FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships in Trondheim, Norway!

Saturday, January 17 6:00 PM

The morning starts off with the Nordic Combined cross-country ski race on the Ishpeming Ski Club’s Norman Juhola Trail System.

The evening brings the Paul Bietila Memorial Ski Jumping Tournament – Ski jumpers from all over the U.S.A. will test their abilities to fly as far as possible with the best style. Fans can also enjoy the unique Target Jump event, where athletes compete for precision by trying to land on a predetermined mark near the K-point, a true test of control, distance, and accuracy.

Sunday, January 18 11:00 AM

Nordic Combined ski race on the Norman Juhola Trail System, and then all eyes turn to the future with our Junior Ski Jumping Tournament on the K13, K25, and K40 hills.

Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the gate. Get your button (ticket) in advance at retailers across the county. Parking costs are $10 and will be located off-site with a shuttle to the hill.

Online ticket sales are available! Visit ishskiclub.com for details.

PWPL: Third Thursday Roundtable
2025-12-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Noon – 1:00p.m.
Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.
Share tips and tricks with other android and Apple cell phone users. Drop in anytime between Noon and 1 PM. No registration required. Bring your cellphone and a friend. Contact the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 if you have questions.
