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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Food for Fines
DESCRIPTION:November 3-29.  \nPeter White Public Library is once again partnering with the TV6 Canathon to help feed our hungry neighbors. From November 3 – 29\, the library will serve as a collection point for food items to help stock our local food pantries. As an added incentive to donate\, the library is offering Food for Fines\, a program that allows library users to resolve overdue fines with the donation of non-perishable food items. For each non-perishable food item brought to the library’s circulation desk\, $1.00 in overdue library fines will be forgiven. There is no limit to the dollar amount of overdue fines that can be waived through Food for Fines. Please only include donations that are shelf stable such as canned fruit\, vegetables\, meat\, soup\, boxed meals\, pasta\, rice\, and peanut butter.  \nQuestions about the Food for Fines program can be directed to Melissa Alan at 906-226-4310.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-food-for-fines/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Marquette To Host Delegation to from Kajaani\, Finland - November 7-13\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership in association with the City of Marquette will be\nhosting a delegation of 8 from Kajaani\, Finland\, arriving Friday\, November 7 and departing Thursday\,\nNovember 13. The Sister City program with Kajaani\, Finland was started in 1997. The program focuses\non cultural understanding\, international friendship\, and sharing of ideas.\nThere will be a presentation by the Kajaani delegation and the Marquette Area Sister City\nPartnership (MASCP) on Saturday\, November 8 from 2-4pm in the Peter White Library Community\nRoom\, 217 N Front St. in Marquette. This is open to the public and free. Come meet the delegates and\nlearn more about Kajaani and the MASCP.\nWhile visiting Marquette\, some of the delegates will stay with a host family and visit the\nfamily’s favorite places and sites of interest in and around the Marquette area. Hosting is a unique\nopportunity to get to know the delegates better and share your family’s traditions and love for\nMarquette.\nTwo opportunities for hosting are possible and hosts are needed*:\n(1) Hosts to provide a delegate overnight accommodations\, breakfast and dinners\, and drop off\nand pick up from meeting locations. Lunch and daily activities will be provided by MASCP.\nor\n(2) Hosts to provide dinners only for 4 days of the delegation’s visit.\n*Both hosting opportunities will also include one day of time alone with the delegate.\nIf you are interested in being a host to a delegate from Kajaani during their stay\, please contact\nRandy (906-250-2788) or Maureen Jensen (906-250-4975) for more information about MASCP and an\napplication. The MASCP is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that is 100% volunteer driven\, and\ndonations are graciously accepted and appreciated.\nFor more information about the Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership\, visit https://mqtsistercity.org
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/marquette-to-host-delegation-to-from-kajaani-finland-november-7-13-2025/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:DeVos Exhibit Hosts 'Critters: Representations of Animals in Art from the Permanent Collection' Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The DeVos Art Museum at Northern Michigan University is hosting a new exhibit titled “SAME AS NEVER [anything to get out of here\, right?]” through Dec. 15. \nArtists Piper Hill\, Zerek Kempf and Shori Sims consider time\, bodies and architecture as sites of resistance and re-imagination. The exhibit offers an immersive art experience through both physical and digital mediums that aims to provoke\, move\, amuse\, and shake its audience. \nThis exhibition is curated by Snake House VT\, an artist-run collaborative based in Vermont that is dedicated to supporting underrepresented artists through exhibitions\, performances\, screenings and other events and projects. They promote the exchange of ideas through unique programming\, embracing work that presents challenging and provocative contemporary content that is outside of\, or directly eschews\, the predominant commercial system. \nThe museum is also hosting an additional exhibit through Feb. 2 titled “Critters: Representations of Animals in Art from the Permanent Collection.” This collection exhibition highlights diverse depictions of animals in art. It examines humans’ complex emotional and social relationships with animals and the environments both share. Using various media\, the artworks on view speak to the nuances of animal relationships. \nThe DeVos Art Museum is open noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday\, noon to 8 p.m. Thursday\, and noon to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Admission is free.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/devos-exhibit-hosts-critters-representations-of-animals-in-art-from-the-permanent-collection-exhibit/
LOCATION:DeVos Art Museum\, 401 Presque Isle Ave\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260128T235959
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SUMMARY:Finlandia Art Gallery presents: Friends of Finland Youth Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Artist Reception: Thursday\, December 4\, 6:30-7:30pm \nDecember 1\, 2025 – January 28\, 2026 \n  \nHANCOCK\, MI – The Finlandia Art Gallery and Finlandia Foundation National (FFN) are pleased to present the Friends of Finland Youth Exhibition featuring the work of elementary and high school students from three states.  \n  \nA reception for the artists will take place on Thursday\, December 4 from 6:30-7:30pm and will include hands-on activities for young people. The reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. The exhibit is on display through January 28\, 2026 at the Finlandia Art Gallery\, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock.  \nThis exhibit showcases the work of students from three Michigan schools as well as one from Wisconsin and individual artists from Pennsylvania. \n  \n Much of the work in this show is inspired by Finnish painter Helene Schjerfbeck (1862-1946). The opening of the Friends of Finland Youth Exhibit coincides with the opening of Seeing Silence: The Paintings of Helene Schjerfbeck at the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, the first exhibition to show the work of the artist in a major United States museum. \n  \nArt students at Florence High School (Wisconsin) created pastel landscapes of their area that were inspired by Schjerfbeck’s landscapes of Finland. According to Florence art teacher Kelli Ellis\, students found the landscapes of Finland they studied to be so familiar they couldn’t believe they were not actually pictures of home. Schjerfbeck is also known for her self-portraits and still-life paintings. Florence students and first and second graders at Houghton Elementary School (Michigan) painted and drew flowers and self-portraits while learning about the artist.  \n  \nYoung artists found inspiration in other aspects of Finnish art and culture as well. Students at Calumet High School (Michigan) created gel plate prints focused on the flora and fauna of Finland and drew inspiration from Marimekko\, the iconic Finnish design collective. Students from Jeffers High School (Michigan) wove colorful wall hangings inspired by Finnish and Finnish-American rag rug weavers.  \n  \nThe opening reception will feature hands-on arts activities for children and teens as well as Finnish refreshments. Immediately preceding the reception from 5:30-6:30pm\, the Finnish American Heritage Center will host its annual observation of Finnish Independence Day. That event features young people as well\, with the Kivajat Dancers performing to music played by the youth folk band Kuparikielet.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/finlandia-art-gallery-presents-friends-of-finland-youth-exhibition/
LOCATION:Finlandia Art Gallery\, 435 Quincy Street\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:HOLIDAY LASERS ON THE ORE DOCK
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of the season in downtown Marquette! The historic Lower Harbor Ore Dock will light up for the holidays with dazzling laser displays by Fresh Coast Light Lab\, every Thursday through Saturday from 6-9 PM on the north side of the dock.   \n  \nThis free\, family-friendly show offers something new each week from festive and winter-themed scenes to colorful\, abstract displays inspired by Marquette itself. While you’re downtown\, warm up with dinner\, local brews\, or a little holiday shopping just steps away. \n  \n2025 DATES \nNovember 20 – December 27 & New Year’s Eve \n  \nEvery Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday\, 6-9 PM
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/holiday-lasers-on-the-ore-dock-14/
LOCATION:Lower Harbor Ore Dock\, City Multi Use Path\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251230T110000
DTSTAMP:20260524T034037
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SUMMARY:Special Meeting Notice
DESCRIPTION:The Marquette County Board of Commissioners will meet in Special Session on Tuesday December 30th at 11:00 Am.  \nTo be held in county commissioner room 231 at the Marquette County courthouse. \nSpecial Meeting 12.30.2025\nSP Meeting Notice – 12.30.25
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/special-meeting-notice/
LOCATION:Marquette County Courthouse\, 234 W. Baraga Avenue\, Marquette\, Michigan\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251230T190000
DTSTAMP:20260524T034037
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, December (2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30) 2025.  \n6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Heritage Room. \nMediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer a weekly\, in-person \nmindfulness 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\, are welcome to attend. For further information\, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-meditate-marquette-10/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251231T235959
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SUMMARY:Marquette NYE Ball Drop
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the New Year in Downtown Marquette at the annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop. With the 100 block of Washington closed down for the event and hundreds in attendance\, there’s no better way to celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of the next!
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/marquette-nye-ball-drop/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251231T180000
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SUMMARY:Downtown Houghton Celebrate New Year's Eve
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Houghton Invites the Community to Celebrate New Year’s Eve on Shelden Avenue \nDowntown Houghton is ringing in the New Year with a full evening of celebrations\, family friendly activities\, special dining experiences\, and late night\nentertainment: all happening along historic Shelden Avenue. Residents and visitors alike are invited to spend their entire evening downtown and enjoy a vibrant lineup of events. \nThe festivities begin at 6 PM with the beloved Little Chook Drop\, a family friendly countdown featuring a free kids’ craft activity and baked goods for sale by Nikki Makes.  The celebration continues with the Second Chook Drop at 10 PM\, giving night owls and late arriving revelers another chance to join the excitement. This event is organized by the City of Houghton and Visit Keweenaw. \nLocal businesses along Shelden Avenue are extending hours and offering special New Year’s Eve experiences: \n Prickly Pine will be open later into the evening with a special NYE menu crafted for the celebration.\n Beviamo is the go to spot for chook drop champagne and festive beverages throughout the night.\n The Den is hosting a Masquerade Dining Experience\, with reservations recommended.\n The Observatory Lounge will remain open until midnight\, offering an elevated New Year’s Eve atmosphere.\n The Bonfire will feature both live comedy and live music to keep the energy high.\n Fresh Coast Yoga invites the community to unwind after the weekend’s festivities with a special Tea & Tarot evening or any of their regularly scheduled yoga\nclasses.\n Find the perfect outfit at Red Jacket Boutique or browse the New Year’s specials at other locations along Shelden. \n“With so many unique experiences packed into one walkable stretch\, downtown Houghton is truly the place to celebrate New Year’s Eve\,” said Danielle Perkowitz. “It’s a chance to support local businesses\, enjoy community traditions\, and welcome the New Year together.” \n  \nCommunity members are encouraged to bundle up\, bring friends and family\, and enjoy everything downtown Houghton has to offer as 2026 approaches.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/downtown-houghton-celebrate-new-years-eve/
LOCATION:Houghton\, Houghton
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260102T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T034037
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SUMMARY:Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:BLOOD DRIVE\nFriday\, January 2nd\n11 a.m. to 3 p.m.\nL’Anse Methodist Church\nWalk-ins welcome!
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/blood-drive/
LOCATION:L’Anse Methodist Church\, 304 North Main Street\, L'Anse\, MI\, 49946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260102T130000
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care\, Compassion\, and Connection
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, January (2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30) 2026.  \nNoon – 1:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library\, Heritage Room.  \nIn partnership with several area organizations\, this hour-long event offers a safe space to pause\, reflect\, and build meaningful connections with others who are committed to cultivating kindness in our world. Each week\, a different organization takes the lead\, with experienced educators and leaders facilitating. This rotating format ensures diverse perspectives and practices while maintaining a shared commitment to the Charter for Compassion and the Circle of Trust principles. For more information and to check on the status of the program\, call 906-226-4303 or visit www.pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-cultivating-care-compassion-and-connection-18/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260103T235959
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SUMMARY:Upper Michigan Ice Races
DESCRIPTION:150 West Johnson Lake Road\, Gwinn\, MI 49841 \n  \nDates: January 3\, 2026 – March 14\, 2026 \n  \nRecurrence: Recurring weekly on Saturday \n  \nGet Ready For This Winter’s Biggest Adrenaline Rush: The Upper Michigan Ice Races \n  \nAre you ready to take your thrill-seeking to the next level? Join the Upper Michigan Ice Racing Association for an action-packed series of Weekly Ice Races held on Saturdays\, where dirt bikes and quads tear up the ice in a battle of speed\, skill\, and sheer power! \n  \nThe Upper Michigan Ice Races are open to the public for spectating or bring your best ORV to join the competition and race to the top! The raceway is conveniently located off Snowmobile Trail 8\, making Saturdays the best day to come and experience the races and explore the trails in Gwinn and Marquette County. \n  \nSaturday Schedule: Day Races   \n  \n8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Gates open for Registration & for Pre-Registered Participants \n  \n10:00 AM: Spectator Gates Open \n  \n10:15 AM – 11:15 AM: Practice & warm-up runs \n  \n11:30 AM – 6:00 PM: Ice Races \n  \nJanuary 31 & February 28: Night Races \n  \n11:00 AM: Registration Opens \n  \n4:00 PM: Youth Races \n  \n6:00 PM – Midnight: Adult Races \n  \nWhether you’re on the track or in the stands\, the roar of engines\, the spray of ice\, and the fierce competition will have you coming back week after week. Invite your friends\, family\, and fellow racers for the coolest race event in town! Be sure to check the Michigan Ice Races website for updates and more details! \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/upper-michigan-ice-races/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260103T113000
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette Presents: A Year of Mindful Living
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 3\, 2026.  \n10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library\, George Shiras III Room.  \nFour mindfulness meditation and yoga teachers invite you to engage in a year of mindful living. Each month\, one of the teachers will present a topic that addresses the different dimensions where we can practice mindfulness and presence. The intent is for us to cultivate mindfulness\, care\, and well-being individually and in our love\, business\, and social relationships. These are drop-in sessions\, although committing to a full year is a way to build a consistent mindfulness practice. For more information and to check on the status of the program\, call 906-226-4303 or visit www.pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-meditate-marquette-presents-a-year-of-mindful-living-4/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260105T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T152720Z
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SUMMARY:Business Succession Planning
DESCRIPTION:Join Kendricks Bordeau\, P.C. and Range Bank for an essential session on business succession planning.  \n  \nDiscover when to start planning\, explore financial tools tailored to your needs\, and learn strategies for passing your business to the next generation. Our experts will show you how to maximize your business’s value\, ensuring a smooth\, successful transition and a lasting legacy. \n  \nSpeakers: \nLaura Reilly\, Attorney & Shareholder\, Kendricks Bordeau\, P.C.  \nAmanda Knaffla\, J.D.\,CFP®\,CTFA\, J.D.\, CFP®\, CTFA\, Chief Trust & Wealth Management Officer\, Range Bank  \nAlex Roy\, VP Business Banking Officer\, Range Bank  \n  \nLocation: Finnish American Heritage Center\, Hancock\, MI \nDate: Monday\, January 5 \nTime: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Presentation begins at noon) \n  \nFree Event – Open to the Public \nLunch Provided \nRegistration required\, register here: https://lnkd.in/gdhZPCzJ  \n  \nRange Bank | Member FDIC \nWealth Management Services: Not FDIC Insured. No Bank Guarantee. May Lose Value. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/business-succession-planning/
LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Center\, 435 Quincy Street\, Hancock\, Michgian\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events,Western UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260105T200000
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CREATED:20251219T203949Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Craft Magic Series: Punch Needle Magic with Lydia Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 5\, 2026\,  \n6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Shiras Room.  \nTeens\, Family\, Adults\, Seniors. Join fiber artist Lydia Taylor for a Beginner Punch Needle Workshop. Learn basic punch needle skills and leave with your very own handmade punch needle project. Starter kits provided. Space is limited to ten participants\, so register early. No admission charge. For more information\, contact Marty at 226-4322\, machatz@pwpl.info\, or visit pwpl.info.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-craft-magic-series-punch-needle-magic-with-lydia-taylor-2/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260106T130000
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CREATED:20251219T203404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T203404Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Tech Coaching for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays and Thursdays\, January (6\, 8\, 13\, 15\, 20\, 22)\, 2026.  \n10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Heritage Room.  \nNeed 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.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-tech-coaching-for-seniors-22/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260524T034037
CREATED:20251226T234948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T234948Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, January (6\, 13\, 20\, 27) 2026.  \n6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Heritage Room.  \nMediate 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\, are welcome to attend. For further information\, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-meditate-marquette-11/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds: NO MONTHLY MEETING IN DECEMBER 2025\n \nNEXT MEETING: TUES. JANUARY 6th\, 2026 @ 6:30 PM \nPLANNING FOR THE UPCOMING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FAIR\nALL ARE WELCOME\n\n\nPortage Lake District Library Meeting Room\n58 Huron St. \nHoughton\, MI 49931 \n\nKeweenaw Support 4 Healthy MInds is a public group and we welcome anyone interested in our mission:  “to support healthy minds through connection and community.”  Our goals are to talk more openly about mental health to reduce stigma\, to build a resilient community by educating the public\, and to support those at risk for mental health and substance use crises.  We are on Facebook and our email address is ksup4healthyminds@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/4135/
LOCATION:Portage Lake District Library\, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive\, Houghton\, MI\, 49908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260107T110000
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Heritage Room Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 7\, 2026.  \n10:00 – 11:00 AM.  \nPeter White Public Library Heritage Room.  \nThis Book Group welcomes readers interested in a variety of contemporary fiction on the first Wednesday of the month at 10 AM. Book discussions will be led by Reference Desk staff. Book selection for January 7th will be ATMOSPHERE by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Please call 906-226-4311 or visit www.pwpl.info/news-events/book-groups with questions. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-heritage-room-book-group-5/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260107T140000
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Home School Chapter Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 7\, 2026.  \n1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Teen Zone.  \nHome School Teens\, Ages 11 & up\, are welcome to join Amanda in the Teen Zone for bi-weekly book discussions. We will be discussing Tuck Everlasting: The Graphic Novel by Natalie Babbit. For youth ages 11 & up. No admission charge. For more information or to check the status of this program\, call 906-226-4321\, email Amanda at pierce@pwpl.info\, visit pwpl.info\, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-home-school-chapter-book-discussion-5/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260107T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260524T034037
CREATED:20251226T234718Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: unTITLEd Teens
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 7\, 2026.  \n3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Teen Zone. \nTeens in grades 6-12 join in on the fun with unTITLEd Teens\, a monthly program that will be a different activity each month. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of this program\, call 906-226-4321\, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info\, and visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-untitled-teens-5/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260107T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260107T153000
DTSTAMP:20260524T034037
CREATED:20260105T153319Z
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SUMMARY:WAM! Wednesday After-School Ministry
DESCRIPTION:A free program\, Wednesday After-school Ministry (WAM!) is available to kids ages 6 to 12. It includes fun Bible-based lessons\, games\, crafts\, music\, and snacks\, held at L’Anse Methodist Church. Call Laura at (906) 524-6012 for information.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/wam-wednesday-after-school-ministry/
LOCATION:L’Anse Methodist Church\, 304 North Main Street\, L'Anse\, MI\, 49946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260107T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260107T183000
DTSTAMP:20260524T034037
CREATED:20251219T205315Z
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SUMMARY:January Meeting League of Women Voters of Marquette County
DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will hold its next general membership meeting on Wednesday\, January 7th at 6:45 p.m. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Heritage Room on the 2nd floor of Peter White Public Library\, 217 N. Front St.\, Marquette. Come and learn more about the League’s plans and activities for 2026 and beyond.    \nThe League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government\, works to increase understanding of major policy issues\, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.  \n  \nAll interested community members are welcome to attend. For more information\, email lwvmqtco@gmail.com or visit the website lwvmqt.org.   \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/january-meeting-league-of-women-voters-of-marquette-county/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260108T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T034037
CREATED:20251219T203518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T203518Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Tech Coaching for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays and Thursdays\, January (6\, 8\, 13\, 15\, 20\, 22)\, 2026.  \n10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Heritage Room.  \nNeed 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 \n906-226-4311 to schedule your 30-minute session. Please charge your electronic device before each session\, and bring passwords with you. No fees.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-tech-coaching-for-seniors-23/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260108T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T034037
CREATED:20251226T234631Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Marquette Poets Circle
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 8\, 2026\,  \n6:30 p.m.- 8 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. No admission charge. For 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/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260109T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T034037
CREATED:20251219T204254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T204254Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care\, Compassion\, and Connection
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, January (2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30) 2026.  \nNoon – 1:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library\, Heritage Room.  \nIn partnership with several area organizations\, this hour-long event offers a safe space to pause\, reflect\, and build meaningful connections with others who are committed to cultivating kindness in our world. Each week\, a different organization takes the lead\, with experienced educators and leaders facilitating. This rotating format ensures diverse perspectives and practices while maintaining a shared commitment to the Charter for Compassion and the Circle of Trust principles. For more information and to check on the status of the program\, call 906-226-4303 or visit www.pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-cultivating-care-compassion-and-connection-19/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260109T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T034037
CREATED:20251226T234540Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Docu Cinema: Move When the Spirit Says Move: The Legacy of Dorothy Foreman Cotton
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 9\, 2026.  \n12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Community Room.  \nAdults\, Seniors. In honor of Martin Luther King Day\, PWPL screens this riveting documentary about a forgotten pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement\, Dorothy Foreman Cotton\, the only woman on Dr. King’s executive staff. Not Rated. No admission charge. For more information\, contact Marty at 226-4322\, machatz@pwpl.info\, or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-docu-cinema-move-when-the-spirit-says-move-the-legacy-of-dorothy-foreman-cotton/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260109T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260524T034037
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SUMMARY:Raise the Woof\,
DESCRIPTION:The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter is excited to announce Raise the Woof\, a comedy night fundraiser to support homeless pets in the community. Taking place on Friday\, January 9\, 2026\, at Up North Lodge & Banquet Center in Gwinn\, the event promises a night of laughter and fun for a great cause.\n– Date: Friday\, January 9\, 2026\n– Location: Up North Lodge & Banquet Center\, Gwinn\, MI\n– Time: Doors open at 7:00pm\, Show starts at 8:00pm\n– Tickets: $35.00 in advance\, $50.00 for two; $250.00 for a table of eight with pizza. Tickets can be purchased online at UPAWS.ORG.\n Join us for a chance to win amazing prizes in our raffles and enjoy a night of comedy with Carl Lee and DJ Kamoflage. Raise the Woof is a group of comedians dedicated to raising funds and awareness for animal rescue. The comedy tour works with local animal rescues in the cities it plays\, giving a voice to animals through laughter and spreading awareness while raising money for a good cause. The event is suggested for ages 16 and up.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/raise-the-woof/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260110T235959
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SUMMARY:Upper Michigan Ice Races
DESCRIPTION:150 West Johnson Lake Road\, Gwinn\, MI 49841 \n  \nDates: January 3\, 2026 – March 14\, 2026 \n  \nRecurrence: Recurring weekly on Saturday \n  \nGet Ready For This Winter’s Biggest Adrenaline Rush: The Upper Michigan Ice Races \n  \nAre you ready to take your thrill-seeking to the next level? Join the Upper Michigan Ice Racing Association for an action-packed series of Weekly Ice Races held on Saturdays\, where dirt bikes and quads tear up the ice in a battle of speed\, skill\, and sheer power! \n  \nThe Upper Michigan Ice Races are open to the public for spectating or bring your best ORV to join the competition and race to the top! The raceway is conveniently located off Snowmobile Trail 8\, making Saturdays the best day to come and experience the races and explore the trails in Gwinn and Marquette County. \n  \nSaturday Schedule: Day Races   \n  \n8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Gates open for Registration & for Pre-Registered Participants \n  \n10:00 AM: Spectator Gates Open \n  \n10:15 AM – 11:15 AM: Practice & warm-up runs \n  \n11:30 AM – 6:00 PM: Ice Races \n  \nJanuary 31 & February 28: Night Races \n  \n11:00 AM: Registration Opens \n  \n4:00 PM: Youth Races \n  \n6:00 PM – Midnight: Adult Races \n  \nWhether you’re on the track or in the stands\, the roar of engines\, the spray of ice\, and the fierce competition will have you coming back week after week. Invite your friends\, family\, and fellow racers for the coolest race event in town! Be sure to check the Michigan Ice Races website for updates and more details! \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/upper-michigan-ice-races-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260110T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T034037
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 10\, 2026.  \n11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Huron Mountain Club Gallery.  \nToss it? No way! The Repair Café is back thanks to a partnership with the Marquette Sustainability Coalition. Bring in broken household goods such as appliances\, clothing\, or bikes and skilled fixers will assist you in repairing them. This is a great way to save money\, learn valuable repair skills\, and reduce your environmental impact. No admission charge. For further information\, please contact mqtsustainability@gmail.com or call 906-226-4311 \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-repair-cafe-4/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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