Join us for our Second Thursday Creativity Series at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum: “International Lefthanders Day” Thursday, August 13, 2026 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Experience hands-on craft activities, music, and FREE Culver’s Frozen Custard. FREE to participate! Thanks! Sincerely, Marnie Foucault Director of 8-18 Media Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum
AGENDA CITY OF NEGAUNEE REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 13, 2026 @ 6:30 P.M. NEGAUNEE SENIOR CENTER, 410 JACKSON ST (TOBIN St. ENTRANCE) CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE TO FLAG ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT (3 min. limit) PUBLIC HEARINGS 2ND READING DATA CENTER ORDINANCE #156 COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION DISTRICT TAX ABATEMENT – 415 IRON ST. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS MDNR LAND AND WATER RESOLUTION – NEGAUNEE ICE ARENA LIVE STREAM DISCUSSION MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL LEAGUE CONFERENCE DISCUSSION MILLER ROAD BIDS ROBBINS FLOORING AGREEMENT CONSENT AGENDA MINUTES – JULY 16, 2026 REGULAR MINUTES CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS REVENUE/EXPENDITURE TRIAL BALANCE REPORTS MATCH ON
Marquette, MI 49855 Dates: August 14, 2026 – August 15, 2026 The Marquette Trail 50 is an ultramarathon (a foot race with distances beyond the marathon distance of 26.2 miles) along some of Marquette’s most scenic and pristine trails. The Marquette Trail 50 consists of a 50-kilometer and 50-mile event held on Saturday and a 5K and kids mile on Friday. The course is mostly single-track, climbing the 4 peaks: Sugarloaf, Top-of-the-World, Bareback, and Hogback. Don’t wait, register today! Not into running, but still want to be around the action? Be kind and lend a
Tuesdays, August (4, 11, 18, 25) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fridays, August (7, 14, 21, 28) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation programs. Sessions will include a combination of talks, seated meditation, and movement practices. All individuals, regardless of previous experience or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend. For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.
Saturday Morning Farmers Market Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm
August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th : 9 am – 1 pm At the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market, you will find over 70 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by the Marquette Commons every Saturday from 9 am – 1 pm to enjoy the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more! Also Wednesday Night Market August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th 5 pm – 8 pm The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market will be turning the 100 block of W. Washington St. into a festive Night Market where you will find over 60 vendors
Monday & Tuesday, August 17 & 18, 2026. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. In this new programming series, seasoned published authors of various genres lead participants through writing exercises and workshops to hone their writerly talents. August’s Writer: Jonathan Johnson. Celebrated poet/writer Jonathan Johnson leads a two-day generative writing workshop for all genres and skill levels of participants. Johnson’s work have been anthologized in Best American Poetry, published widely in literary magazines, and read on National Public Radio. Space is limited to 15 participants, so register early. No admission charge. For
Tuesday, August (4,11,18,25), 2026 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Local History Research Room, Peter White Public Library. Need help with the settings on your phone or iPad? Want to download travel apps before you leave town? Need help utilizing the library’s Memory Lab or navigating Libby? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want, with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and teach coach, Tuesday mornings from 10 AM – 3 PM during June, July and August in the Local History Research Room of the Peter White Public Library. Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311
Tuesdays & Thursdays August (4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27), 2026. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Lower Level Lobby. PWPL is once again partnering with Feeding America West Michigan in the Gather2Grow summer meals program and will serve as a pickup site for shelf stable meals. Available at no cost to all youth (18 and under) and disabled adults up to age 26. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
Join Finlandia Foundation National for our next Finnposium: A Wrap-Up Fireside Chat with Consul General of Finland in New York, Ambassador Jarmo Sareva, in conversation with Tommy Flanagan. Appointed in 2022, Ambassador Sareva has come to intimately know many aspects of Finnish America. Over the past four years, he has made a positive impact on our community serving Finland in the United States. Our conversation will offer a time for reflection on highlights, experiences, and relationships during his tenure in New York. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from Jarmo personally. When: Tues., Aug. 18 at 9am PT /