• NMU Hosts High School Dance Intensive and North Coast Dance Festival

    Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will host its Wildcat Performing Arts Academy Summer Dance Intensive for high school intermediate- to advanced-level dancers July 13-27. Participants will attend sessions led by prominent industry professionals from Giordano Dance Chicago, Ballet Project OC of California, a former Broadway touring company member and others. They will also perform alongside the two visiting ensembles and NMU CO/LAB Dance Company during the North Coast Dance Festival, which consists of a masterclass and two public performances. The first week of the summer intensive will feature day-long classes to hone dance skills. Week two will include sessions

  • Third Thursday Round-table 

    July 17, 2025. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Bring yourself and a friend, along with your smart phone, to a casual round-table discussion. We will explore topics like popular apps, how to manage settings, how to secure your Facebook account and more. Feel free to bring a bag lunch or beverage. Drop-in event. Please call the Reference Desk at (906) 226-4311 with questions.

  • Wimee & Friends Puppet Show

    Thursday July 17, 2025. 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Join master puppeteer Kevin, along with Wimee and Friends, as they take you on a whimsical, musical and collaborative adventure! Kids will be thrilled to see their ideas become part of the show. This show is for families with kids of all ages.  Youth under the age of 8 must have an adult present. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call (906) 226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

  • Houghton – A Good Trouble Rally

    Houghton Veteran Park Houghton, Michigan

    A Good Trouble Rally is scheduled from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Thursday, July 17th, by Keweenaw Indivisible, and we are joining them.   Please bring a water bottle, dress appropriately for the weather, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. And spread the word! In support of the Good Trouble Rally at Houghton’s Veterans Park at 4:00 pm, a MotorMarch is being staged.  Meet at the Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship parking lot at 3 pm to decorate your car.  Participants will decorate their private vehicles with signs or slogans drawn on side windows with “windshield markers.”

  • CITY OF NEGAUNEE REGULAR MEETING

    Agenda July 17, 2025 @ 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) Unfinished Business New Business Wppi Presentation 2024 City Audit Presentation Lacombe Bleacher Bids City Hall Boiler Bids Closed Session – Per Sec 15.268 (D) To Consider Purchase Or Lease Of Real Property Consent Agenda Minutes – June 12, 2025 Regular Minutes, June 26, 2025 Special Minutes Claims And Accounts Revenue/Expenditure Trial Balance Reports Cemetery Water Tank Bids 2026 Budget Calendar Meetings Public Comment (3 Min. Limit) Council Members

  • Chassell Heritage Center Summer Program

    Chassell Heritage Center 42373 N. Hancock Street, Chassell, Michigan

    July 17th – Pasi Lautala Family:  Trio Tumpelot & Majority Finn   7pm at the Chassell Heritage Center   Trio Tumpleot plays folk and dance hall music from Finland and elsewhere.  The trio consists of Pasi lautala on accordion and vocals, Meg Pachmeyer on bass and Anna Gawboy on concertina.  Majority Finn consists of Pasi, Olivi and Ansel Lautala and Mag Pachmeyer playing Finnish music from the Last century to today, including originals written by the band members.

  • World Walleye Championship Returns to Gladstone: A Premier Fishing Event with Community Impact

    The City of Gladstone is set to host the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) Qualifier on July 18 and 19, marking a significant event for both the local community and competitive fishing enthusiasts. It is organized in partnership with and sponsored by the Delta County Chamber of Commerce, the City of Gladstone, Hannahville Indian Community, the Bays de Noc Sportsfishermen, and Visit Escanaba. The televised catch-and-release fishing tournament is expected to draw professional anglers, media attention, and economic benefits to the area. The competitive fishing tournament takes place over two days – Friday, July 18 and

  • NMU Hosts High School Dance Intensive and North Coast Dance Festival

    Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will host its Wildcat Performing Arts Academy Summer Dance Intensive for high school intermediate- to advanced-level dancers July 13-27. Participants will attend sessions led by prominent industry professionals from Giordano Dance Chicago, Ballet Project OC of California, a former Broadway touring company member and others. They will also perform alongside the two visiting ensembles and NMU CO/LAB Dance Company during the North Coast Dance Festival, which consists of a masterclass and two public performances. The first week of the summer intensive will feature day-long classes to hone dance skills. Week two will include sessions

  • The 2025 Michigan Fresh Fish Fest in Houghton sail aboard the Inland Seas tall ship schooner

    Sail at 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Start the day with a Mi Fresh Fish sail aboard the Inland Seas tall ship schooner.. Sail Lake Superior and experience Mi Fresh Fish through traditional stories and fish identification activities. Cost is $20 per person and seating is limited! Register online. The boat will launch from 58 Huron Street in Houghton. Bring a water bottle, hat, and sunscreen to make sure everyone has a safe and comfortable sailing experience. Check out a recap of 2024’s Mi Fresh Fish celebration to get a taste of what the day might hold. What is Mi Fresh Fish? Mi Fresh Fish uplifts all fish produced

  • The 2025 Michigan Fresh Fish Fest Fish Fry in Houghton

    Houghton Waterfront Pier Houghton, Michigan

    Fry at 4-7 p.m.: Join the Mi Fresh Fish Fry on the pier! The fun happens port-side at Huron Street Waterfront Park at 4-7 p.m. The Mi Fresh Fish Fry is free and open to the public with food, cooking lessons, fishing activities, and more for the whole family. Check out a recap of 2024’s Mi Fresh Fish celebration to get a taste of what the day might hold. What is Mi Fresh Fish? Mi Fresh Fish uplifts all fish produced in Michigan. This includes fish produced from farmed and wild harvests for food, bait, stocking, fee-fishing, or ornamental products. The goal is to educate and bring