“Spring is almost here, and that means it’s time to Play Ball! Portage Lake Little League is gearing up for another fun, exciting season and we want you to be a part of the action! Registration is open now for T-ball, baseball, and softball, but will close on Friday, March 14th. Visit the Portage Lake Little League website or Facebook page to sign up today!”
Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Taking place on Thursday, March 13. Food distribution will begin at 10:00am and continue while supplies last or until 11:30am. Food will be available for approximately 550 families. Due to changes with Feeding America West Michigan, proxy pickup will be limited. 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
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale Thursday, March 13, 2025. 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. All Ages, Family Friendly. oin the Friends of PWPL in their bi-annual book sale. Thursday Night is a presale fundraiser event. There is a $5.00 admission fee/person. All other book sale dates have free admission. Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. To learn more about this amazing group of volunteers, visit our website https://pwpl.info/friends-of-pwpl//.
Join us for our Second Thursday Creativity Series at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum: “The Big Read” Thursday, March 13, 2025 Cloverland in Concert In cahoots with the Peter White Public Library Explore words and music at the Children’s Museum. Come to play, listen, write, and tell your story. Experience hands-on craft activities, music, seed planting, and FREE Culver’s Frozen Custard. FREE to participate.
NEA Big Read: Marquette Poets Circle Thursday, March 13, 2025, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, 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.
NEA Big Read Docu Cinema: Very Semi-Serious Friday, March 14, 2025, 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library, Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. This documentary features Roz Chast and explores the genius of The New Yorker single-panel cartoon. Following the film, there will be a discussion of the humor of Roz Chast in Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
Knights of Columbus 2934 is having a Fish Fry every Friday during Lent Fish Fry Dates : March 14th, March 21st, March 28th, April 4th and April 11th at St. Ann’s Church Hall, Baraga from 4:30p to 6:30p Serving: Fried and/or Baked Cod, French Fries and/or Potato Wedges, Macaroni & Cheese, Coleslaw and Dessert Cost: Adults – $15.00 – Children 5-12 $6.00 and Under 5 Free
“What’s the Rush?” Video Presentation A special video presentation featuring Doug Tallamy, a leading voice in the natural landscaping movement, begins at 6 p.m. Friday, March 14, at the Michigan Tech Forestry Building. He will discuss how small changes in your yard can have a huge impact on biodiversity. By creating native habitat, you can help restore nature while experiencing the joy and fulfillment of connecting with the world around you. The presentation includes practical steps to create habitat and support wildlife and a live Q&A with local experts to answer your native planting questions. Free handouts with the best native trees and plants for your
The Beijing Guitar duo, composed of Meng Su and Yameng Wang, will follow a 12-city U.S. tour with a performance at Northern Michigan University as part of the Siril Concert Series. The event is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 14. The guitarists will also deliver two free events the same day: a music appreciation presentation at 11 a.m., and a masterclass at 1 p.m. All will be held in Reynolds Recital Hall. Admission is $12 for general admission and free for NMU students and youth 18 and under. Tickets are available at nmu.universitytickets.com. Praised by the distinguished Classical Guitar Magazine as “having the star potential
Loaded Baked Potato Luncheon at Calumet United Methodist Church Everyone is invited to enjoy loaded baked potatoes with all the fixings on Saturday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Calumet United Methodist Church. Lunch includes dessert and coleslaw, and takeout is available. Cost is $10. The church is located at 57235 Calumet Ave.