The United Way of Marquette County & the generous Sponsors, presents the Detroit Red Wings Alumni Hockey Night on Saturday, September 13, 2025! Detroit Red Wings Alumni face off on the ice against Marquette County’s finest and toughest players in a nail biting hockey game!   Tickets will be available soon with proceeds for the game will benefit the United Way of Marquette County’s Community Investment Fund. To learn more about the event or how you can support the cause visit the United Way of Marquette County Website or their Social Media Page! Check out this year’s Alumni Roster to take

Mondays & Thursdays, September (8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29) 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. For children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult, siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body, followed by sensory play activities. No admission charge. Registration not required. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Mission Statement: With an exemplary staff and rigorous curriculum, our mission is to maximize the academic potential of every child. (Adopted 1/28/2013)  Marquette Area Public Schools  BOARD OF EDUCATION  1201 W. Fair Avenue Marquette, MI 49855  Telephone 906-225-4200  WEBSITE www.mapsnet.org  Regular Meeting  Monday, September 15, 2025, 5:30 PM  Marquette Senior High School Library  1203 West Fair Ave Marquette, MI 49855  This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during one (1) period

Monday, September 15, 2025  First Economic Club Dinner for the 2025-2026 Season  Holiday Inn of Marquette (1951 Us 41 West, Marquette MI.)  Guest Speaker  Todd Poquette, 906 Adventure Team  Social Hour – 5:30 p.m.  Dinner – 6:30 p.m.  Speaker – 7:30 p.m.  Please make reservations at marquetteeconomicclub.org  or call 906-315-2155 and leave a message by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before.  The cost is $75 per person for non-members and guests.  The September 15 dinner is sponsored by Range Bank.

Monday, September 15, 2025.  6 p.m. – 8 p.m.,  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.   Adults, Seniors, Teens.   In this new programming series, award-winning lyric essayist and poet Matthew Gavin Frank-author of Flight of the Diamond Smugglers, Preparing the Ghost, and Submersed-will guide participants through the art of writing with curiosity and boldness. Space is limited to 15 participants, so register early.   No admission charge.   For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 2025. 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.

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,

Northern Michigan University’s student organization Platform Personalities will host An Evening with Rachel Dratch at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the Northern Center Grand Ballroom.  She is best known for her seven-year run on Saturday Night Live from 1999-2006.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free for NMU students with ID and $5 for the general public. Tickets are available at nmu.universitytickets.com.  On Saturday Night Live, Dratch created iconic characters including Debbie Downer and Boston teen Denise. Her sharp wit and comedic timing made her a fan favorite on the show and opened the door to an