Chassell Heritage Center Summer Program
August 28th – Bill Kautto & Lightning Ridge 7pm – Chassell Heritage Center An entertaining evening of country music favorites old and new. You’ll be dancing in your seat – or maybe even out of your seat!
August 28th – Bill Kautto & Lightning Ridge 7pm – Chassell Heritage Center An entertaining evening of country music favorites old and new. You’ll be dancing in your seat – or maybe even out of your seat!
Copper Country Community Band Announces Summer Concert Series The Copper Country Community Band is proud to present a series of five summer concerts across the Keweenaw. Under the direction of Amy Johnson and Micah Erickson, this all-volunteer group of approximately 35 musicians from across the Copper Country will bring audiences a lively mix of marches, classic concert band repertoire, and popular medleys. All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. – All concerts are free to attend. Donations are gratefully accepted at the other concerts, with the concert on Thursday, August 28 specifically going towards the Houghton County Road Commission, to raise funds
Wednesday, September 10, 1:30 p.m. Tai chi instructor Sensei Traci will lead us through some history on the benefits of practicing the ancient movement exercise of tai chi. This afternoon of learning will provide a welcoming space to try out the intentional movement practice proven beneficial for both mind and body. Door prizes, complimentary Dead River Coffee. All ages welcome. Free program. For more info visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571. SSS Tai Chi
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 local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!
Join us this Saturday, August 30th, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. for the Gay VFD Auxiliary Bazaar and Sales. This is our 1/2 price sale and clothing will be fill a bag for $5 and last chance to bid on the auction items. A Men’s tent sale will also be going on outside. Inside we’ll be having ice cream floats for sale and our usual free-will donation lunch will be available. Come join in the fun, have lunch and take home some great deals. Saturday, August 30th, 2025 from 12:00-3:00p.m. 8878 Second Street, Gay, MI 49945
American Legion Post 144 & Auxiliary LABOR DAY PICNIC September 1, 2025 12:00 p – 4:00 p BBQ Chicken, Legion Potatoes, 2 sides and Dessert! $2 Domestic Beer 50/50 Raffle Basket Raffles Money raised goes to Veterans Memorial Account L’Anse American Legion Post 144
The first Fall meeting of the Michigan Association of School Personnel, Houghton-Keweenaw Chapter (MARSP) will be held on Tuesday, September 2nd at Gino’s in Hancock. The business meeting will begin at 12:30 pm followed by a buffet lunch. The guest speaker is Kathleen Harter. director of Meals on Wheels. All members are encouraged to attend. Contact person – Steven Karpiak, 482-8455.
Please see attached for the 09/02/25 meeting agenda and the 08/19/25 minutes. Agenda & Minutes 9.2.25
The next general membership meeting of the Marquette Area Chapter of the North Country Trail will be September 2, Tuesday, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room (downstairs) at Peter White Public Library. This month’s program will feature a presentation by John Frick about his hiking adventure in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. Known for its monasteries, fortresses, welcoming people, and stunning landscapes, Bhutan is a destination few have the chance to experience. In 2019, John and two friends trekked through hills, mountains, rice paddies, towns, villages, and monasteries in this “Land of the Thunder Dragon.” Come hear John share
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,