47th Annual Lake Gogebic Fall Walleye Tournament
2025-09-12 00:00 - 2025-09-13 23:59 UTC | MI
LAKE GOGEBIC, MI – Anglers, mark your calendars!
The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 47th Annual Lake Gogebic Fall Walleye Tournament, taking place Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13, 2025. Known as the premier fishing competition in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, this two-day tournament draws fishermen from across the Midwest eager to test their skills on the legendary waters of Lake Gogebic. This annual tradition is more than just a tournament—it’s a celebration of community, camaraderie, and world-class fishing. Participants will compete for cash prizes, bragging rights, and the title of Fall Walleye Champion. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a weekend warrior, the Lake Gogebic Fall Walleye Tournament offers excitement for everyone.

Dates: Friday, September 12 & Saturday, September 13, 2025. Boats leave the Bergland Dock at 8:00 a.m. EST each day.
Location: Lake Gogebic, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula – Bergland Township.
Register: by Sept 6th to receive early bird rate of $50; after 9/6, registration increases to $75!

“Each year, this event brings people together from near and far to experience not only the great fishing Lake Gogebic is known for, but also the spirit of our community,” said Shawn Montie, Vice President of the Lake Gogebic Chamber and Chairman of the Fishing Committee. “We’re excited to welcome anglers back for the 47th year of competition and fun.” So, gather your group, sharpen your hooks, and get ready for the best fishing tournament in the U.P.!
For registration information, rules, and lodging options, please visit www.lakegogebicarea.com.
About Lake Gogebic:
Nestled in the western Upper Peninsula, Lake Gogebic is Michigan’s largest inland lake and a premier destination for fishing, outdoor recreation, and year-round adventure. Known for its trophy walleye, perch, and northern pike, Lake Gogebic is a must-visit spot for anglers across the Midwest.

Hockey Night in Marquette powered by Embers Credit Union.
2025-09-12 08:00 - 17:00 | NMU Berry Events Center, W Fair Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Bring the whole family for a night of fun for all!

Join us at the NMU Berry Events Center on Saturday, September 13, 2025, for Hockey Night in Marquette powered by Embers Credit Union. Watch Detroit Red Wings Alumni face off against Yoopers United in a thrilling matchup that’s sure to light up the rink.

Event Schedule:

3:00 p.m. – Tailgate Party – Berry Events Center
5:00 p.m. – Doors Open
6:00 p.m. – Events Begin (featuring Sled Hockey)
7:00 p.m. – Detroit Red Wings Alumni vs. Yoopers United
8:30 p.m. – After Party at Ore Dock Brewing Co.

Tickets – Every ticket supports the United Way of Marquette County.

$20 Adults
$15 Kids

PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2025-09-12 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.

'Murmurations' Exhibit at NMU's DeVos Art Museum
2025-09-12 12:00 - 19:00 | Northern Center, NMU, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
Northern Michigan University’s DeVos Art Museum is hosting an exhibition titled “Murmurations” through Nov. 1, with related events throughout September. The exhibit features a diverse collection of works by 30 artists, who all participated in Nido (Italian for “nest”), an artist residency located in the small town of Monte Castello di Vibio, nestled within the central hills of Italy.
This residency program, facilitated by the Poor Farm Project in Little Wolf, Wis., allowed artists to explore the social and historical landscape, land resources, and embedded narratives of Monte Castello di Vibio and the surrounding region.
The term “murmuration” refers to the movement of a flock of birds expanding into various patterns in the sky in order to protect themselves from predators, establish community and exchange important information. Similarly, this exhibition considers the ripples and reverberations of play, research, and exchange. Artworks highlight a wide range of topics and sensory approaches that distill, echo, reflect, and respond to a shared place-based experience.
In addition to the exhibit, DeVos will host unique events with multiple artists in September, entailing talks, performances, art curation and an exhibition reception. The events are as follows:
Friday, Sept. 12:
A performance by Misael Soto from noon to 5 p.m. In front of the Art and Design Building;
a panel talk with Nido Residency organizers at 6 p.m. in Art and Design 165;
and a reception with performances by Mark Jeffery, Heather Lyon and Kristin Mariani at 7 p.m. in the DeVos Art Museum.
Wednesday, Sept. 24:
Visiting Artist Talk with Leslie Baum, 6 p.m, Art and Design Room 165.
Thursday, Sept. 25:
Plein Air Painting-Parallel Play Experience with Leslie Baum, 2 p.m. in the DeVos Art Museum.

The DeVos Art Museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday, and noon to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Admission is free to the exhibit and all events.

UPAWS Strut Your Mutt 2025
2025-09-13 00:00 - 23:59 | UPaws, 815 M-553, Gwinn, MI, 49841, United States
Join us for the Biggest Dog Party of the Year!

The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter’s 20th Annual Strut Your Mutt fundraiser will be held Saturday, Sept. 13th at Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the walk at 10 a.m.

There will be refreshments for people and pets, dog contests, and prizes for the top three fundraisers in adult and youth categories. Doggie contests with prizes for the pooches, including a costume contest and pet tricks! Have fun visiting with all the dogs! Every registered walker gets a goodie bag and a Strut bandana for their dog.

Participants who register by Sept. 6th are eligible to be selected as “Leader of the Pack” and will lead off the walk. Cost to register before Sept. 6th is $15 for adults, $5 for youth. Registration after Sept. 6th is $20 and $10, respectively. You can also register right at the event.

Start raising pledges now! The more money you raise, the more you help our shelter pets, and you can win some great prizes at the same time! #strutyourmuttupaws

Registration and learn more at: www.upaws.org Questions contact Strut Your Mutt 906-869-4054 or email fundraiser@upaws.org

UPAWS is a 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation supported by tax-deductible donations; We are not government funded. We are a local nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to taking care of the homeless animals here in this community.

Marquette County Habitat for Humanity 2nd Annual Square Dance Fundraiser at Willow Farm
2025-09-13 10:00 - 18:00 | Willow Farm, 5048 US-41, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Marquette, MI – Marquette County Habitat for Humanity invites the community to join in the fun at its
2nd Annual Square Dance Fundraiser on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at
Willow Farm in Marquette, MI (Harvey).
This high-spirited evening includes square dancing to live music by the Feltliners, a cash bar, delicious
eats from the Frenchtastic food truck, and something for everyone in the auction lineup. With only 150
tickets available, guests are encouraged to purchase early. All proceeds will benefit Marquette County
Habitat for Humanity and support its mission of building and repairing homes in partnership with local
families.
This event is made possible in part through the generous support of Honor Credit Union.
Tickets are $25 each and may be purchased at the Habitat administrative office (2354 US HWY 41 S,
Harvey) or the Habitat ReStore (133 Carmen Dr., Harvey) during business hours.
For more information on volunteering, donating, or applying for homeownership or repair programs,
please visit www.mqthabitat.org, call (906) 228-3578, or email info@mqthabitat.org.

PWPL Presents: Repair Cafe
2025-09-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, September 13, 2025. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Toss it? No way! The Repair Café is back thanks to a partnership with the Marquette Sustainability Coalition. Bring in broken household goods such as appliances, clothing, or bikes and skilled fixers will assist you in repairing them. This is a great way to save money, learn valuable repair skills, and reduce your environmental impact.
No admission charge.
For further information, please contact mqtsustainability@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.

KEWEENAW BREWFEST 2025
2025-09-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, Michigan, 49931
BREWFEST TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
The 14th Annual Keweenaw Brewfest
Saturday, September 13th, 2025 | 1:00pm – 5:00pm
City of Houghton’s Downtown Waterfront Pier

ONLINE TICKET SALES WILL CLOSE AT 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY, September 12th
It’s the hottest ticket in town! Tickets are on sale now and are limited so get yours early. Tickets are $60 in advance (online) and $70 at the door on the day of the event, if available. Designated Driver tickets may be purchased for $20 only at the event entrance. Designated Drivers will receive a different wristband and will not be served alcoholic beverages during the event.

BUY TICKETS

Included with each ticket:

A fun afternoon of beer sampling and live music

One nifty Keweenaw Brewfest wristband (only adults age 21 and over will be admitted)

Custom Keweenaw Brewfest tasting cup 12 tokens to sample a variety of beer selections.

Tickets are for sale at our Brewfest Cheddar Up purchase page. Tickets purchased before August 31 will be mailed to the address provided in your contact information. Tickets purchased after August 31 can be picked up at Will Call area of the event entrance at Brewfest.

This year, proceeds from Keweenaw Brewfest will directly support Omega House, a local nonprofit hospice home, by helping to purchase eight new hospital beds for their hospice residents. The current beds are over 12 years old and modern upgrades will provide greater comfort, safety, and dignity to those they serve.
New beds and mattresses will offer improved pressure relief, easier adjustability, and enhanced mobility support-making a difference in the daily lives of residents, volunteers and staff at Omega House. These upgrades are essential to ensuring that individuals at the end of life can rest with dignity and receive the quality care they deserve.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Our volunteers make this event happen. Please invite your friends and coworkers to volunteers with you!

*To volunteer, you must be aged 21 or older, attend a one-hour orientation, and wear your free volunteer shirt. Most shifts last 5 hours. Please dress for comfort and bring your own water bottle.

Registration is two parts: contact information and signing up for the position you want to work.

VOLUNTEER

CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR BREWFEST!

September 13, 2025
https://keweenawbrewfest.org/

PWPL Presents: Author Visit – Watch Them Grow: The Fascinating Science of Animal Beginnings
2025-09-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
The Peter White Public Library invites curious minds to a special author event with Marquette writer Carrie A. Pearson on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. in the PWPL Community Room.
Sure, baby animals are cute, but have you ever wondered what they look like before they’re born? In Watch Them Grow: The Fascinating Science of Animal Beginnings, Pearson takes readers ages 8–12 on a captivating journey into genetics, gestation, and early development. Through fascinating facts and vivid imagery, discover how bats form wings to take flight, how mice grow whiskers to explore their world, and the many surprising ways life begins. The event will include an interactive activity for participants. Families are welcome, and Snowbound Books will be on-site with copies of Watch Them Grow available for purchase and signing by the author.
This program is free of charge.
For more information or to check event status, call (906) 226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Detroit Red Wings Alumni Hockey Night
2025-09-13 15:00 - 22:00 | MI
The United Way of Marquette County & the generous Sponsors, presents the Detroit Red Wings Alumni Hockey Night on Saturday, September 13, 2025!
Detroit Red Wings Alumni face off on the ice against Marquette County’s finest and toughest players in a nail biting hockey game!
Tickets will be available soon with proceeds for the game will benefit the United Way of Marquette County’s Community Investment Fund. To learn more about the event or how you can support the cause visit the United Way of Marquette County Website or their Social Media Page!
Check out this year’s Alumni Roster to take a sneak peek as to which players might be in attendance!
Saturday, September 13, 2025 Schedule
Tailgating starts at 3:00 PM
Doors open – 5:00 PM
Sled Hockey game – 5:30 PM
Detroit Red Wings Alumni Hockey Game – 7:00 PM

PWPL Presents: Toddler Storytime
2025-09-15 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-18 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.

The Marquette County Board Of Commissioners Has Scheduled Budget Work Sessions
2025-09-15 13:00 - 2025-09-17 13:00 | Marquette County Courthouse, 234 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
The Marquette County Board Of Commissioners Has Scheduled Budget Work Sessions
September 15, 16, & 17 2025
At 1:00 P.M.
To Be Held In Room 231 Of The Henry A. Skewis
Courthouse Annex, Marquette, Mi

MAPs Board Meeting
2025-09-15 17:30 | Marquette Senior High School Library, 1203 West Fair Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Mission Statement: With an exemplary staff and rigorous curriculum, our mission is to maximize the academic potential of every child. (Adopted 1/28/2013)
Marquette Area Public Schools
BOARD OF EDUCATION
1201 W. Fair Avenue Marquette, MI 49855
Telephone 906-225-4200
WEBSITE www.mapsnet.org
Regular Meeting
Monday, September 15, 2025, 5:30 PM
Marquette Senior High School Library
1203 West Fair Ave Marquette, MI 49855
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during one (1) period designated on the Agenda as, “Comments from the Public.” Attendees should register their intention to participate in the public participation portion of the meeting before the meeting is called to order. Individuals may not register others to speak during public participation. Participants must first be recognized by the presiding officer and will be requested to preface their comments by an announcement of their name; address; group affiliation, if and when appropriate. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to five (5) minutes duration. During the portion of the meeting designated for public participation, no participant may speak more than once. Participants shall direct all comments to the Board and not to staff or other participants. Please be advised that this is not an opportunity for participants to converse in a two-way communication with the board, or other members of the community, but for the board to hear comments or concerns.
A G E N D A

Call to Order
Welcome to 2025-2026 Student School Board Representatives Elle DeBolt and Eleanor Stevenson
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approve Agenda
Superintendent’s Report
a. Presentation by Marquette Senior High School
b. Facilities Planning
c. Other
Approve Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of August 25, 2025
b. Personnel Report Dated September 2025
c. Financial Reports of August 2025
Student School Board Representatives Report 2
Comments from the Public
Board Member Comments
Board President’s Comments
Announcements and Other Meetings:
Sept. 22-26, 2025 Homecoming Week
October 13, 2025 Board Meeting, Cherry Creek Library, 5:30 pm
NOTE: This Regular Meeting has a delayed telecast on the MAPS YouTube Channel.
Adjourn

Todd Poquette, 906 Adventure Team
2025-09-15 17:30 - 21:00 | Holiday Inn of Marquette, 1951 Us 41 West, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Monday, September 15, 2025
First Economic Club Dinner for the 2025-2026 Season
Holiday Inn of Marquette (1951 Us 41 West, Marquette MI.)
Guest Speaker
Todd Poquette, 906 Adventure Team
Social Hour – 5:30 p.m.
Dinner – 6:30 p.m.
Speaker – 7:30 p.m.
Please make reservations at marquetteeconomicclub.org
or call 906-315-2155 and leave a message by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before.
The cost is $75 per person for non-members and guests.
The September 15 dinner is sponsored by Range Bank.

PWPL Presents: Writers on Writing: Matthew Gavin Frank
2025-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Monday, September 15, 2025. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.,
Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.
Adults, Seniors, Teens.
In this new programming series, award-winning lyric essayist and poet Matthew Gavin Frank-author of Flight of the Diamond Smugglers, Preparing the Ghost, and Submersed-will guide participants through the art of writing with curiosity and boldness.
Space is limited to 15 participants, so register early.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Tech Coaching for Seniors
2025-09-16 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-18 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: Meditate Marquette
2025-09-16 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.

An Evening with Rachel Dratch' at NMU
2025-09-16 19:00 | Northern Center Grand Ballroom, NMU, Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michgian, 49855
Northern Michigan University’s student organization Platform Personalities will host An Evening with Rachel Dratch at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the Northern Center Grand Ballroom.
She is best known for her seven-year run on Saturday Night Live from 1999-2006.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free for NMU students with ID and $5 for the general public. Tickets are available at nmu.universitytickets.com.
On Saturday Night Live, Dratch created iconic characters including Debbie Downer and Boston teen Denise. Her sharp wit and comedic timing made her a fan favorite on the show and opened the door to an extensive career in television, film and theater.
A native of Lexington, Mass., Dratch first discovered her comedic voice while studying at Dartmouth College. After graduation, she headed to Chicago to join the renowned Second City, where she refined her talents in improvisation and sketch comedy. Her standout performances there eventually earned her a spot on the Saturday Night Live cast in 1999.
Beyond SNL, Dratch has appeared in numerous television shows and movies such as 30 Rock, Frasier and Wine Country. She also wrote Girl Walks into a Bar … : Comedy Calamities, Dating Disasters, and a Midlife Miracle (2012), and made her Broadway debut in POTUS (2022). Dratch is recognized for her wit and candid, relatable storytelling.
Platform Personalities is an NMU student organization that brings nationally recognized speakers and entertainers to campus.

NMU Hosts Environmental Action Week
2025-09-17 00:00 - 2025-09-29 23:59 | Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan
Environmental Action Week at Northern Michigan University will take place starting Wednesday, Sept. 17, with the university hosting various events to highlight the role of activism and advocacy as it relates to the environment, climate and sustainability.
The events taking place for Environmental Action Week are as follows:

Wednesday, Sept. 17

“Deuda Natal” Poetry Reading, 6-7:30 p.m. in 2315 John X. Jamrich Hall. Puerto Rican poet Mara Pastor will read excerpts from her award-winning poetry book, “Deuda Natal,” which features environmental themes.

Thursday, Sept. 18

Poetry and Environment Workshop with poet Mara Pastor, 6:30-8 p.m. in 2315 John X. Jamrich Hall. This creative writing workshop will focus on poetry and the environment.

Monday, Sept. 22

Making Music for Social and Environmental Change, 4-5:30 p.m. in the Wahtera Pavilion. Local musicians Tyler Dettloff, Ash Roskowski, Brian Wallen and Jon Gillette will discuss how their music promotes social and environmental change and perform their works.

Tuesday, Sept. 23

Power Mapping for Environmental Justice, 1-2:30 p.m. in 1100 John X. Jamrich Hall. This workshop seeks to empower change agents whose goals are catalyzing social transformation towards equity and sustainability.
Student Forum on Climate, 6-8 p.m. in 1322 John X. Jamrich Hall.

Wednesday, Sept 24

Social Justice through Inner Peace – Guided Mindfulness Practice, 11 a.m. – noon in 111C Harden Hall. Angela Miller-Porter will teach some mindfulness practices that individuals can do to center themselves to better engage in social justice action.
Crafty Communication – Anti-Fascist Greeting Cards and Activist Button-Making, 5-7 p.m. in 2317 John X. Jamrich Hall. Create anti-facist greeting cards and activist buttons while learning about the history of protests against the destruction of the environment from Professor Anna Zimmer and Rebecca Daly of the Olson Library.

Thursday, Sept. 25

Engaging in Conflict with Civility, 6-8 p.m. in 1315 John X. Jamrich Hall. This workshop encourages participants to rethink conflict and become involved in civil discourse with people outside of their own social and political circles.
Environmental Trivia with Quiz Bowl, 7 p.m. in 1322 John X. Jamrich Hall.

Friday, Sept. 26

March for Climate, 1-2 p.m. from the Lodge to the Northern Center.
Policy Advocacy for Environmental Protection, 2-2:50 p.m. in 1313 John X. Jamrich Hall. This workshop focuses on engaging state legislators to produce environmental policies as well as Michigan’s role in wetland protection.
Queer Activism and Vision Boards with the NMU Queers and Allies Club, 3-4:30 p.m. in 1318 John X. Jamrich Hall.

Monday, Sept 29

Interdisciplinary Environmentalism Panel – Studying the Environment in a Fraught Time, 6-8 p.m. in 1322 John X. Jamrich Hall. Professors Alex Stoner (Sociology), Amy Hamilton (English), April Lindala (Native American Studies) and Sal Ryman (Social Work) will discuss how their work connects to the environment and how they work in the current political climate.

These events are sponsored by the Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Sociology and Anthropology, Gender and Sexuality Studies and the Languages, Literatures and International Studies departments. Other collaborators include Tomorrow’s Voices, EcoReps, Queers and Allies and Conservation Crew.

PWPL Presents: Baby Storytime
2025-09-17 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.

PWPL Presents: The Knockabouts in Concert
2025-09-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Teens, Adults, Seniors.
Popular local folk band The Knockabouts celebrates Celtic music and songs with a concert sure to have you dancing in your seat.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Northern Tier, an exhibition of oil paintings by Finnish American artist Eric Aho
2025-09-18 00:00 - 2025-11-13 23:59 | Finnish American Heritage Center, 435 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michgian, 49930
The Finlandia Art Gallery and Finlandia Foundation National (FFN) are pleased to present Northern Tier, an exhibition of oil paintings by Finnish American artist Eric Aho. The exhibit will be on display from September 18 to November 13, 2025, at the Finlandia Art Gallery, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock.
A reception for the artist will take place on Thursday, October 9, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., with an artist talk beginning at 7:20 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Aho will also be participating in Finlandia Foundation’s first Artist in Residency program, coming to the Copper Country in early October to find inspiration in our lush forests and pristine shoreline. During his residency, Aho will complete several finished artworks which will be on display alongside 25 works sent from his Vermont studio.
FFN recognized Eric Aho as Artist of the Year from 2022-2024, honoring his outstanding contributions to contemporary art and celebrating his deep connections to his Finnish American culture and traditions. This exhibition and residency serve as a culmination to his contributions as Artist of the Year.
Aho is a third-generation Finnish American living in Vermont. His grandfather emigrated to the United States in 1903, followed by his grandmother and uncle in 1906. His aunt and father were born in the Finnish community of Sugar Creek, Ohio, in 1917 and 1920, respectively. Shortly after his father’s birth, the family relocated to the vibrant Finnish community in Fitchburg and Townsend, Massachusetts.
Aho maintains strong personal and professional ties to his ancestral Finland and credits his Finnish American upbringing as a continuing source of inspiration and influence in his work.
His paintings represent the Finnish way of life, strongly connected to nature, sauna and community. In his Finlandia Art Gallery exhibit Northern Tier, Aho will exhibit paintings that are shaped by both memory and direct observation of northern boreal forests, forests that stretch across high northern latitudes. Providing a particularly rich and complex subject for Aho, northern boreal forests represent both a biome and a wellspring for his imagination. For many years, Aho has painted across vast geographic locations, from the northern United States to the Laurentian Mountains of Canada, and across to Scandinavia and the Finnish taiga.
“These trees-along with their verdant understories and varied terrains, often punctuated by streams, rapids, and glacial erratics-register in my eye and imagination as the forests central to our archetypal associations,” says Aho. “My forest paintings, like much of my work, invite multiple meanings and interpretations. I’m inclined to suggest unseen human presence in the forest through the materiality of paint itself. Oil color oozes and tenses, puckers and shines, drawing our attention to the human-like qualities of the forest beyond the limbs, trunks, veins, and crowns we share in common.”
“Forests are wild and mysterious places, but they are also familiar refuges,” continues Aho. “At times, they’re grand and architectural-cathedral-like, with arcades, columns, vaults, and aisles. Other woods are smaller and feel intimate. Their spaces, organized like rooms, hallways, foyers, and thresholds, evoke the places we live in and inhabit. In these ways, the Northern Tier paintings are as much about worlds within the forested places as they are about the world of paint and its magical ability to transform space and time.”
Northern Tier will be on display through November 13, 2025.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop
2025-09-18 13:00 - 14:30 | MI
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 caregiving.
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.
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PWPL Presents: ¡Hola Español! - Spanish Club
2025-09-18 16:30 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, September 18, 2025. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Join us for a fun and interactive introduction into the Spanish language and the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries! Kids will learn basic Spanish vocabulary through games, stories, and hands-on activities.
Open to kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Music On Third
2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:00 | MI
Sept 18th 6-9pm
Experience the soulful tunes of Marquette’s local musicians this summer with Music on Third, a series of sidewalk concerts held every third Thursday from July through September. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Third Street in Marquette’s Downtown District comes alive with the eclectic sounds of talented artists, providing the perfect backdrop for an evening of exploration and entertainment. While enjoying the music, take the opportunity to discover the Shops and Restaurants that line Third Street, and join the community in celebrating the vibrant culture of Marquette.
Road closures will continue this year to ensure a safe and more enjoyable event for attendees. The Social District will also be expanded into the closure area to allow attendees to walk the event with their favorite alcohol beverages purchased from participating downtown businesses.

NMU Homecoming
2025-09-19 00:00 - 2025-09-20 23:59 | MI
Michigan University will host multiple alumni and community events on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19-20, to celebrate Homecoming. The schedule includes the a parade, tailgate party and sporting events, along with various alumni events and campus tours.
To kick off the celebration on Friday, NMU men’s soccer will play the University of Wisconsin-Parkside at noon at the NMU Soccer Fields behind the Superior Dome. Admission is free. Also beginning at noon and continuing until 4 p.m., NMU’s Criminal Justice Department will host an informational open house for its cold case program, which recently helped to solve a decades-old crime in the U.P.
Following the soccer game, a Wildcat Welcome event will take place at the Northern Center outside the NMU Bookstore, offering homecoming information, along with free refreshments and cookies.
The first day of the NMU Green vs. Gold Wildcats and Alumni Swim and Dive meet will take place in the PEIF pool at 5 p.m.
The NMU Homecoming Parade will finish off the day at 5:30 p.m. The parade will start on Fair Avenue (in front of the Berry Events Center), then will travel down Third Street to Hewitt, then back on Front Street toward the Superior Dome.
The schedule of remaining events on Saturday, Sept. 20 is as follows:
-The Golden Wildcats Brunch for all who graduated from NMU in 1975 or earlier years will be held from 9:30-11 a.m. in the Northern Center Ballrooms. Please RSVP with Alumni Relations by calling 906-227-2610.
-Day two of the NMU Green vs. Gold Wildcats and Alumni Swim and Dive meet at 10 a.m. in the PEIF Pool.
-A historical walking tour of NMU’s campus led by Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center Director Dan Truckey, from 11 a.m. to noon, beginning at the Carillon Towers outside of the Northern Center.
-The pre-game Tailgate Party from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Lot 55 and the adjacent grassy area behind the Superior Dome. This event is open to the public and will celebrate the NMU football team prior to the game.
-The NMU Homecoming football game at 1 p.m. in the Superior Dome. The Wildcats will host Davenport University. Tickets can be purchased online through the NMU Ticket Office at a rate of $15 for the general public, $12 for military, seniors (60+) and students (18 and under) and is free for NMU students and faculty/staff with ID.
-Alumni meetups by decade will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. Alumni with a graduation year in the 1970s and prior will meet at the Holiday Inn in Marquette, 1980s at the Wooden Nickel, 1990s at Breakers Roadhouse, and 2000s to the present at DIGS.
View the full Homecoming event schedule here: https://nmu.edu/homecoming/.

Marji Gesick
2025-09-19 00:00 - 2025-09-21 23:59 | MI
Marquette County, MI
Phone: (906) 748-0034
Dates: September 19, 2025 – September 21, 2025
Described by Jeremiah Bishop as “the hardest single-day mountain bike event in the country”. Marji Gesick has set the standard for ultra mountain bike events around the country. The event features some of the toughest and most iconic trail systems across Marquette County, and brings the community together for one weekend every year.
We don’t think you can finish in less than 12-hours. Actually we have our doubts you can finish at all. Are you willing to sign the dotted line and take the Danny Hill Challenge? We have a course just itching to break ya.
The Marji Gesick Race will be September 19, 20, & 21, 2025!
