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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Concert on the Steps
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, July (8\, 15\, 22\, 29)\, 2026\, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Front Street Steps.  \nTeens\, Family\, Adults\, Seniors. Dust off your lawn chairs and unpack your picnic blankets–Concert on the Steps is back! This summer\, enjoy an all-star lineup of incredible performances right on the library historical steps. Concerts run 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Front Street Steps. Inclement weather location is the Community Room.  \nVisit pwpl.info for the updated weather location! \n\n Wednesday\, July 8: Finding Feathers (formerly Seth Brown Duo)\n Wednesday\, July 15: Bluegrass Throwdown\n Wednesday\, July 22: Ramble Tamble\n Wednesday\, July 29: Copy That\n\n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-concert-on-the-steps-5/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:The Marquette Regional History Center presents: Historic Marquette Bus Tours 2026
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a tour through town in an air-conditioned Checker bus. Sit back and relax\, meet a few entertaining historic characters\, and learn from the tour guide along the route. Each summer the tours include something new\, and delight locals and tourists as well. 90-minute tour departs from and returns to the MRHC.  \nTickets are $25\, and on sale now!  \nAdvanced purchase is recommended.  \nThese tours sell out fast. For more information and ticket purchase visit marquettehistory.org. \n  \nEight total tours in July and August. \nJuly Bus Tours: \n6:00 p.m Wednesdays: July 15\, 22\, 29   \n1:00 p.m Tuesdays: July 21 & 28 \n  \nAugust Historic Marquette Bus Tours: \n1:00 p.m. Tuesday: August 4 & 11  \n6:00 p.m. Wednesday: August 5
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/the-marquette-regional-history-center-presents-historic-marquette-bus-tours-2026/
LOCATION:Marquette Regional History Center\, 145 W. Spring Street\, Marquette\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading Events Continue at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library
DESCRIPTION:The Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library’s (ICPL) Summer Reading Program is in full swing! We have been busy offering events for all ages and even hit record-breaking attendance at our programs in June! 2\,203 people attended programs in June\, nearly surpassing our ENTIRE program attendance for last summer in a single month. Thank you to our community for showing up and supporting our library in such a big way! We love offering so many events for you to enjoy\, and we have SO many more planned throughout July and August. All events are free and open to the public. \nEvents for adults this year have been focusing on local/Michigan history. The next event in this series is on Wednesday\, July 15th at 5:30pm\, and will feature Michelle Briggs\, Chief Park Ranger who will present an Illustrated History of the Soo Locks alongside information about the Lock that is currently being built! Michelle Briggs will be back on Thursday\, July 16th at 2pm to invite children to pretend they are aboard a freighter traveling from Marquette hauling iron ore. Throughout the course of the presentation children will learn about various jobs on board their “ship”\, the importance of cargo\, and how the US Army Corps of Engineers and Coast Guard work together to keep it all moving. Ages 8+.  \nOn Tuesday\, July 21st at 11am\, families are invited to join us for an interactive puppet show with Alex Thomas and Friends. This show brings the prehistoric world roaring to life as adorable baby dinosaur puppets crack out of their eggs during the live performance.  \nOn Wednesday\, July 22nd at 5:30pm\, author Sara Maurer will be here at the library for a presentation and book signing\, featuring her debut novel\, A Good Animal.  \nOn Friday\, July 24th at 1pm\, join us for a performance from the Bright Star Theatre: Dino Academy where realistic dinosaur puppets will take the audience on an interactive wildlife encounter hosted by the esteemed Dr. Sarah Tops. \nOn Thursday\, July 30th at 5:30pm\, Kim Nowack\, Bridge Director for the Mackinac Bridge Authority will present on the history of transportation in the Straits area and the building of the Mackinac Bridge.  \nThese are just some of the events happening throughout the rest of the summer\, so please visit the library or check out ishpeminglibrary.info for more information about all the events being offered. We also want to encourage kids and adults to keep reading this summer! Reading logs and book reviews are due by Saturday\, August 8th to be entered for prizes! Thank you to our community for making our Summer Reading Program so successful!  \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/summer-reading-events-continue-at-the-ishpeming-carnegie-public-library/
LOCATION:Ishpeming Carnegie Library\, 317 N Main St\, Ishpeming\, MI\, 49849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260715T160000
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SUMMARY:Emberlight Festival Emberlight Photographers Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 15 at 4:00 pm CDT \nHistoric Depot Museum \n150 N Lowell St. Ironwood\, MI 49938 \n  \nFree event \n  \nJoin us on Wednesday\, July 15 at 4:00 pm at the Historic Depot Museum for the opening reception of Emberlight Photographers 2026 – an evening celebrating the artists\, images\, and visual storytelling that have become one of the festival’s signature traditions. Throughout the evening\, guests can meet the photographers\, hear the stories behind the images\, and explore the exhibition as Festival Ironwood officially comes to life across downtown Ironwood. \n  \nhttps://emberlight.org/event/emberlight-photographers-grand-opening-2026/ \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/emberlight-festival-emberlight-photographers-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Historic Depot Museum\, 150 N Lowell St.\, Ironwood\, MI\, 49938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260715T140000
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Game On!
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, July 15\, 2026. 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Teen Zone.  \nDrop in board and video gaming in the Teen Zone. For students entering grades 6-12.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of this program\, call (906) 226-4321\, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-game-on/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260714T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260714T190000
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Drop-in Meditation with Meditate Marquette
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, July (7\, 14\, 21\, 28) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. \nFridays\, July (3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, 31) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m. \nPeter White Public Library Heritage Room.  \nMediate 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.  \nFor further information\, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-drop-in-meditation-with-meditate-marquette-10/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:NMU Music Hosts Summer Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Michigan University Department of Music will present a second season of Its series\, Summer Concerts at Reynolds (SCR). This year’s events will all take place at 5 p.m. in Reynolds Recital Hall on Tuesdays in July and August. Admission is free\, though donations will be gratefully accepted\, with all proceeds benefiting the department to enhance the experience for students. \nThis summer\, SCR is highlighting music department faculty members\, who are highly trained professional musicians as well as full-time educators. They will present both solo and group performances. Further details will be shared at nmu.edu/music and the department’s social media accounts. The list of concert dates and featured artists follows: \nJuly 7: Echoes of the Jazz Age: An Exploration of Early Jazz\, featuring Mark Flaherty\, Steve Riley\, Steve Grugin\, Christopher Schoelen\, Gordon Erickson and Jim Strain \nJuly 14: Fiddle & Folk Tunes\, featuring Barbara Rhyneer and other talented community musicians \nJuly 21: World premiere of The Boy\, The Mole\, The Fox and The Horse\, featuring Patrick Booth \nJuly 28: Romanza: A Classical Guitar Recital\, featuring Christopher Schoelen \nAug. 4: Fluxus\, Improvisation & Audience Participation\, featuring Patrick Booth and Keri Lee Pierson \nAug. 11: The Complete 24 Italian Songs & Arias: Part 1\, featuring Theresa Camilli\, Keri Lee Pierson and  Stephanie Beinlich \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/nmu-music-hosts-summer-concert-series-2/
LOCATION:NMU Reynolds Recital Hall\, Marquette\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260714T153000
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Teen Tuesday: Cookie Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 14\, 2026. 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. & 2:30-3:30 pm  \nPeter White Public Library Studio 2.  \nJoin us for a cookie decorating lesson from Doozers Cookies. Teens will get to decorate 3 different cookies and learn decorating techniques. Registration is required\, please register only 1 session. For youth entering grades 6-12.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information or to check the status of this program\, call (906) 226-4321\, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info\, or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-teen-tuesday-cookie-decorating-2/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260714T130000
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Teen Tuesday: Cookie Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 14\, 2026. 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. & 2:30-3:30 pm  \nPeter White Public Library Studio 2.  \nJoin us for a cookie decorating lesson from Doozers Cookies. Teens will get to decorate 3 different cookies and learn decorating techniques. Registration is required\, please register only 1 session. For youth entering grades 6-12.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information or to check the status of this program\, call (906) 226-4321\, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info\, or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-teen-tuesday-cookie-decorating/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260714T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T215103Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Gather2Grow: Feeding America West Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays & Thursdays July (2\, 7\, 9\, 14\, 16\, 21\, 23\, 28\, 30)\, 2026.  \n11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Lower Level Lobby.  \nPWPL 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.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-gather2grow-feeding-america-west-michigan-11/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260714T150000
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: 1-ON-1 Tech Coaching for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July (7\,14\,21\,28)\, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  \nLocal History Research Room\, Peter White Public Library.  \nNeed 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 tech 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.  \nCall the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule a 30-minute session.  \nPlease charge your electronic device and have your questions prepared before each session.  \nBring your passwords and pins as needed. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-1-on-1-tech-coaching-for-seniors-10/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260714T100000
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Storytime In the Park- Ohio St. Park
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays July (7\, 14\, 21)\, 2026. 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.  \nOhio St. (Williams) Park. \nFamilies and youth\, join us outdoors for Park Storytime! Books\, songs\, action songs\, bubbles & parachute play\, and more! Rain Location-Peter White Public Library Community Room.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-storytime-in-the-park-ohio-st-park-6/
LOCATION:Williams Park\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260713T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260714T190000
DTSTAMP:20260704T005133Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T005133Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Unearth a Story: Book Fair #2
DESCRIPTION:Monday July 13 (10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.) &  \nTuesday July 14 (10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.)\,  \nPeter White Public Library Community Room.  \nYouth registered for Summer Reading\, and who have been tracking their reading\, stop by anytime during Book Fair hours to choose your next free book of the summer! If you haven’t registered for summer reading yet\, stop by the Youth Services desk and get your kids signed up! Remember your reading log. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-unearth-a-story-book-fair-2/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260713T070000
DTSTAMP:20260710T200058Z
CREATED:20260710T200058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T200058Z
UID:6599-1783926000-1783926000@www.keepitintheup.com
SUMMARY:Marquette Board Of Light & Power Planned Power Outage
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the M-35 roundabout construction project\, a planned power outage is scheduled for Monday\, July 13\, beginning at 7:00 a.m.  \nThe planned outage will impact approximately 250 customers\, including some in the vicinity of the project area; with the majority of those affected along M-35 south of CR492. The outage is expected to last no more than two hours\, with power restored as soon as the work is complete.  \nIf you are signed up for our text message outage notifications\, a message will be sent out prior to the outage if you are in the affected area. If you are not signed up and would like to receive text message notifications\, please login or create a SmartHub user account here: https://mblp.org/billing/#smarthub  \nIf you have additional questions\, need assistance creating a SmartHub account\, or would like to check if you are in the affected area\, please call our main office (906) 228-0311 during normal business hours 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/marquette-board-of-light-power-planned-power-outage/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T190000
DTSTAMP:20260626T204748Z
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SUMMARY:Emberlight Festival An American in Paris (Art on Film)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 11 at 7:00 pm CDT \nTheatre North \n825 N Lake St. Ironwood\, MI 49938 \n$10 regular seats\, Free student tickets \n  \nFew films capture the exhilaration of art\, romance\, and postwar optimism quite like An American in Paris. Winner of six Academy Awards – including Best Picture – this beloved MGM classic stars Gene Kelly as an aspiring American painter navigating love\, ambition\, and the intoxicating beauty of Paris after World War II. Featuring the unforgettable music of George and Ira Gershwin\, the film glides effortlessly between Broadway spectacle\, jazz-infused charm\, ballet\, and old Hollywood glamour. \n  \n https://emberlight.org/event/an-american-in-paris/   \n  \nTicketing information can be found on the Emberlight website. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/emberlight-festival-an-american-in-paris-art-on-film/
LOCATION:Theatre North\, 825 N Lake St.\, Ironwood\, MI\, 49938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T093000
DTSTAMP:20260626T195347Z
CREATED:20260626T195347Z
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UID:6409-1783762200-1783762200@www.keepitintheup.com
SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Family Dino Run with Queen City Running
DESCRIPTION:Saturday July 11\, 2026. 9:30 a.m.  \nSouth Beach Parking Lot.  \nCalling all little and big dinos for a family dino 1-mile fun run! For families with children of all ages\, strollers welcome. All fitness levels welcome\, participants will finish the fun run at their own pace. In partnership with Queen City Running. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-family-dino-run-with-queen-city-running/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260102T210610Z
CREATED:20260102T210610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T210610Z
UID:4271-1783760400-1783774800@www.keepitintheup.com
SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Morning Farmers Market \n\nSaturdays\, May 16 – Nov.\, 9 am – 1 pm
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/saturday-morning-farmers-market-9/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260710T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260710T130000
DTSTAMP:20260626T200440Z
CREATED:20260626T200440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T200440Z
UID:6433-1783684800-1783688400@www.keepitintheup.com
SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Drop-in Meditation with Meditate Marquette
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, July (7\, 14\, 21\, 28) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. \nFridays\, July (3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, 31) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m. \nPeter White Public Library Heritage Room.  \nMediate 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.  \nFor further information\, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-drop-in-meditation-with-meditate-marquette-14/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260710T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260626T201022Z
CREATED:20260626T201022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T201022Z
UID:6445-1783681200-1783699200@www.keepitintheup.com
SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: LEGO Week!
DESCRIPTION:Monday July 6 (12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) \nWednesday July 8 (2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)  \nFriday July 10 (11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nDrop in during any of our LEGO building days during summer 2026’s LEGO Week to build with the library’s LEGO bricks! Youth of all ages welcome. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-lego-week-3/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260709T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260709T200000
DTSTAMP:20260626T195447Z
CREATED:20260626T195447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T195447Z
UID:6411-1783621800-1783627200@www.keepitintheup.com
SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Marquette Poets Circle
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 9\, 2026\, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Shiras Room.  \nAdults\, 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.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information\, contact Marty at 226-4322\, machatz@pwpl.info\, or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-marquette-poets-circle-6/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260709T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260709T173000
DTSTAMP:20260612T210249Z
CREATED:20260612T210249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T210249Z
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SUMMARY:LWV Public Candidate Forums in July
DESCRIPTION:Candidates running in the August 4th Primary Election for the Marquette County Commission and the 96th District Court Judge will participate in two Public Candidate Forums conducted by the League of Women Voters of Marquette County on July 8-9. \nPlease publish the following announcement and help us publicize the opportunity for voters to contribute questions\, attend or watch the video of the forum. Also\, if someone from your organization attends\, either in person or via live stream\, please consider reporting on the forum and the availability of video.\n\nIf any questions arise\, please let us know.\n\nThank you\, \n\nJoanna Mitchell\nLeague of Women Voters of Marquette County\nlwvmqtco@gmail.com \n  \nTwo Public Candidate Forums will be held for candidates running in the Aug. 4th Primary Election for positions as Marquette County Commissioner and 96th District Court Judge. The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will moderate the Forums. \n  \nOn Wednesday\, July 8th\, a Forum will be held for the candidates for Marquette County Commission District 1 (Cody Mayer and Karl Numinen) and District 3 (Fred Benzie\, Randy Ritari and Jenna Smith). This Forum will be held in the Marquette Charter Township Community Center\, 1000 Commerce Dr.\, Marquette. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the Forum begins at 6:00 p.m. \n  \nOn Thursday\, July 9th\, a Forum will be held for the three candidates for 96th District (Marquette County) Court Judge: Patrick Crowley\, William Nordeen and Derek Swajanen. This Forum will be held in Marquette’s City Commission Chambers\, 300 W. Baraga Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The Forum begins at 6:00 p.m. \n  \nThe audience may meet and speak with the candidates after the Forum. Both Forums will be live streamed to the LWVMC YouTube Channel and recorded for later viewing. \n  \nEach candidate will answer the same questions submitted by constituents. Questions may be combined or edited for clarity and pertinence. What do you want to know about the candidates vying to become County Commissioner or District Court Judge? Email your questions to lwvmqtco@gmail.com by Monday\, July 6th or you can submit your question as a member of the audience. \n  \nThe League of Women Voters holds a reputation for conducting candidate forums that are civil\, well-organized and fair with no debate or crosstalk. LWV Forums enable each candidate to put forth their vision of the position and respond to constituents. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/lwv-public-candidate-forums-in-july/
LOCATION:Marquette’s City Commission Chambers\, 300 W. Baraga St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Gather2Grow: Feeding America West Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays & Thursdays July (2\, 7\, 9\, 14\, 16\, 21\, 23\, 28\, 30)\, 2026.  \n11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Lower Level Lobby.  \nPWPL 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.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-gather2grow-feeding-america-west-michigan-10/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry
DESCRIPTION:Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Distribution will take place at Silver Creek Church\, 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey\, on Thursday\, July 9. Food distribution will begin at 10:00am and continue while supplies last or until 11:30am. Food will be available for approximately 600 families. 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. Businesses or organizations that are interested in supporting these monthly mobile food pantries through monetary donations or by volunteering are encouraged to call 906.249.1715 for more information. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/feeding-america-mobile-food-pantry-11/
LOCATION:Silver Creek Church\, 219 Silver Creek Rd\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Concert on the Steps
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, July (8\, 15\, 22\, 29)\, 2026\, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Front Street Steps.  \nTeens\, Family\, Adults\, Seniors. Dust off your lawn chairs and unpack your picnic blankets–Concert on the Steps is back! This summer\, enjoy an all-star lineup of incredible performances right on the library historical steps. Concerts run 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Front Street Steps. Inclement weather location is the Community Room.  \nVisit pwpl.info for the updated weather location! \n\n Wednesday\, July 8: Finding Feathers (formerly Seth Brown Duo)\n Wednesday\, July 15: Bluegrass Throwdown\n Wednesday\, July 22: Ramble Tamble\n Wednesday\, July 29: Copy That\n\n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-concert-on-the-steps-4/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Township Advisory Council and Board of Trustees Joint Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 8\, 2026. Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library\, Shiras Room. \nJoint meeting of the Township Advisory Council and Board of Trustees of the Peter White Public Library. No regular Board business will be conducted at this meeting. The meeting is open to all. Meeting agenda and background materials are available on the library’s website: www.pwpl.info.  \nFor more information call 906-226-4303. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-township-advisory-council-and-board-of-trustees-joint-meeting/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: LEGO Week!
DESCRIPTION:Monday July 6 (12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) \nWednesday July 8 (2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)  \nFriday July 10 (11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nDrop in during any of our LEGO building days during summer 2026’s LEGO Week to build with the library’s LEGO bricks! Youth of all ages welcome. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-lego-week-2/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Marquette City Manager Community Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will hold her next community office hours on Wednesday\, July 8 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
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/marquette-city-manager-community-office-hours-14/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore News Release: Sand Point Road Closure
DESCRIPTION:Sand Point Road to Close July 8 – 17 for Culvert Replacement at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore \n MUNISING\, Mich. – Sand Point Road will be temporarily closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic east of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore boundary from Wednesday\, July 8 until Friday\, July 17\, for a culvert replacement project. The closure may be extended if additional time is needed to complete the work. \nThe Sand Point Marsh Trail\, Sand Point Beach\, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Headquarters will be inaccessible via Sand Point Road during this time. This closure will not impact access to Munising Memorial Hospital\, the Munising Falls Visitor Center\, or private residences on Sand Point Road. See map for exact location of closure. \nAlternate parking for backpackers planning to park on Sand Point during this closure is at Munising Falls Visitor Center. Please coordinate directly with your shuttle to confirm pickup location if applicable. \nThe culvert replacement project\, funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative\, will improve hydrologic connectivity between the Sand Point Wetland and Lake Superior within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. \nCheck www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/conditions.htm for information on park alerts and closures. \nAdditional information regarding Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore can be found at www.nps.gov/piro or on Facebook @PicturedRocksNL and Instagram @picturedrocksnps. All Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore news releases can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/newsreleases.htm.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore-news-release-sand-point-road-closure/
LOCATION:Pictured Rocks
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: James McCommons & The Feather Wars Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 7\, 2026. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Community Room. \nAdults\, Seniors\, Teens. James McCommons\, acclaimed author of The Feather Wars: And the Great Crusade to Save America’s Birds\, discusses the complex history of the political\, social\, and environmental forces that shaped American bird-conservation and protection.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information\, contact Marty at 226-4322\, machatz@pwpl.info\, or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-james-mccommons-the-feather-wars-lecture/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Drop-in Meditation with Meditate Marquette
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, July (7\, 14\, 21\, 28) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. \nFridays\, July (3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, 31) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m. \nPeter White Public Library Heritage Room.  \nMediate 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.  \nFor further information\, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-drop-in-meditation-with-meditate-marquette-9/
LOCATION:pwpl\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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