Keep It In The UP!

PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette
2025-12-30 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.

Marquette NYE Ball Drop
2025-12-31 00:00 - 23:59 | MI
Ring in the New Year in Downtown Marquette at the annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop. With the 100 block of Washington closed down for the event and hundreds in attendance, there’s no better way to celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of the next!

PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2026-01-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, January (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 2026.
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.

Upper Michigan Ice Races
2026-01-03 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-01-10 00:00 - 23:59 | MI
150 West Johnson Lake Road, Gwinn, MI 49841

Dates: January 3, 2026 – March 14, 2026

Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Saturday

Get Ready For This Winter’s Biggest Adrenaline Rush: The Upper Michigan Ice Races

Are you ready to take your thrill-seeking to the next level? Join the Upper Michigan Ice Racing Association for an action-packed series of Weekly Ice Races held on Saturdays, where dirt bikes and quads tear up the ice in a battle of speed, skill, and sheer power!

The Upper Michigan Ice Races are open to the public for spectating or bring your best ORV to join the competition and race to the top! The raceway is conveniently located off Snowmobile Trail 8, making Saturdays the best day to come and experience the races and explore the trails in Gwinn and Marquette County.

Saturday Schedule: Day Races

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Gates open for Registration & for Pre-Registered Participants

10:00 AM: Spectator Gates Open

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM: Practice & warm-up runs

11:30 AM – 6:00 PM: Ice Races

January 31 & February 28: Night Races

11:00 AM: Registration Opens

4:00 PM: Youth Races

6:00 PM – Midnight: Adult Races

Whether you’re on the track or in the stands, the roar of engines, the spray of ice, and the fierce competition will have you coming back week after week. Invite your friends, family, and fellow racers for the coolest race event in town! Be sure to check the Michigan Ice Races website for updates and more details!

PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette Presents: A Year of Mindful Living
2026-01-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, January 3, 2026.
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 www.pwpl.info.

Business Succession Planning
2026-01-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Finnish American Heritage Center, 435 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michgian, 49930
Join Kendricks Bordeau, P.C. and Range Bank for an essential session on business succession planning.

Discover when to start planning, explore financial tools tailored to your needs, and learn strategies for passing your business to the next generation. Our experts will show you how to maximize your business’s value, ensuring a smooth, successful transition and a lasting legacy.

Speakers:
Laura Reilly, Attorney & Shareholder, Kendricks Bordeau, P.C.
Amanda Knaffla, J.D.,CFP®,CTFA, J.D., CFP®, CTFA, Chief Trust & Wealth Management Officer, Range Bank
Alex Roy, VP Business Banking Officer, Range Bank

Location: Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, MI
Date: Monday, January 5
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Presentation begins at noon)

Free Event – Open to the Public
Lunch Provided
Registration required, register here: https://lnkd.in/gdhZPCzJ

Range Bank | Member FDIC
Wealth Management Services: Not FDIC Insured. No Bank Guarantee. May Lose Value.
Register Here

PWPL Presents: Craft Magic Series: Punch Needle Magic with Lydia Taylor
2026-01-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Monday, January 5, 2026,
6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.
Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Join fiber artist Lydia Taylor for a Beginner Punch Needle Workshop. Learn basic punch needle skills and leave with your very own handmade punch needle project. Starter kits provided. Space is limited to ten 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
2026-01-06 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-08 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays and Thursdays, January (6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22), 2026.
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
2026-01-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays, January (6, 13, 20, 27) 2026.
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
2026-01-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
10:00 – 11:00 AM.
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 January 7th will be ATMOSPHERE by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Please call 906-226-4311 or visit www.pwpl.info/news-events/book-groups with questions.

PWPL Presents: Home School Chapter Book Discussion
2026-01-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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. We will be discussing Tuck Everlasting: The Graphic Novel by Natalie Babbit. 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 pierce@pwpl.info, visit pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook.

PWPL Presents: unTITLEd Teens
2026-01-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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. 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 pwpl.info.

January Meeting League of Women Voters of Marquette County
2026-01-07 18:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will hold its next general membership meeting on Wednesday, January 7th at 6:45 p.m. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Heritage Room on the 2nd floor of Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St., Marquette. Come and learn more about the League’s plans and activities for 2026 and beyond.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

All interested community members are welcome to attend. For more information, email lwvmqtco@gmail.com or visit the website lwvmqt.org.

PWPL Presents: Marquette Poets Circle
2026-01-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, January 8, 2026,
6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.
Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Join local poets, writers, and poetry enthusiasts for an evening of poetry. Starting at 6:30 p.m., participants gather to workshop their current work, followed by an Open Mic at 7:15 p.m. 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: Docu Cinema: Move When the Spirit Says Move: The Legacy of Dorothy Foreman Cotton
2026-01-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Friday, January 9, 2026.
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors. In honor of Martin Luther King Day, PWPL screens this riveting documentary about a forgotten pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement, Dorothy Foreman Cotton, the only woman on Dr. King’s executive staff. Not Rated. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Raise the Woof,
2026-01-09 19:00 | MI
The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter is excited to announce Raise the Woof, a comedy night fundraiser to support homeless pets in the community. Taking place on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Up North Lodge & Banquet Center in Gwinn, the event promises a night of laughter and fun for a great cause.
– Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
– Location: Up North Lodge & Banquet Center, Gwinn, MI
– Time: Doors open at 7:00pm, Show starts at 8:00pm
– Tickets: $35.00 in advance, $50.00 for two; $250.00 for a table of eight with pizza. Tickets can be purchased online at UPAWS.ORG.
Join us for a chance to win amazing prizes in our raffles and enjoy a night of comedy with Carl Lee and DJ Kamoflage. Raise the Woof is a group of comedians dedicated to raising funds and awareness for animal rescue. The comedy tour works with local animal rescues in the cities it plays, giving a voice to animals through laughter and spreading awareness while raising money for a good cause. The event is suggested for ages 16 and up.

PWPL Presents: Repair Cafe
2026-01-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Huron Mountain Club Gallery.
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 906-226-4311

Organizational and Regular Meeting
2026-01-12 17:30 | MI
Agenda for 01-12-26

PWPL Presents: Dinner & A Movie Block Busting Cinema: Conclave
2026-01-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Monday, January 12, 2026.
5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Teens. Bring your dinner, sit down, and enjoy this compelling 2024 drama about a papal election, starring Ralph Fiennes and Isabella Rossellini in Oscar-nominated performances. Rated PG. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Tasty Reads Book Group
2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Heritage 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 The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Kisashi Kashiwai. No admission charge. For more information call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

Join Jazzercise Marquette Gwinn at the Ore Dock Brewing Co. for a pop-up class!
2026-01-13 17:30 | Ore Dock Brewing Co., 114 W Spring St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States

Marquette City Manager Community Office Hours
2026-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
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PWPL Presents: Teens Game On!
2026-01-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Teen Zone.
Drop in for monthly gaming; we will have a selection of video games, board games and more. For youth in grades 6-12. 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 pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook.

PWPL Presents: Township Advisory Council
2026-01-14 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library, Shiras Room.
Regular quarterly meeting of the Township Advisory Council of the Peter White Public Library.
The meeting is open to all.

2026-01-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Ore Dock Brewing Co., 114 W Spring St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Business After Hours
906 Adventure Team
Ore Dock Brewing Co.
114 W Spring St., Marquette, MI
Wednesday, January 14 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Join 906 Adventure Team for Business After Hours on Wednesday, January 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Ore Dock Brewing Company.

Door prizes will include some great swag from 906 Adventure team.
This casual networking event offers a fantastic opportunity to:

Make valuable business connections
Engage with the community
Spend quality time with colleagues

This is a casual networking opportunity that’s held at some of Marquette County’s most interesting locations and businesses. Whether you’re a seasoned networker or just getting started, all are welcome-partnership members and non-members alike.

Event Details
