• Eagle Mine Free Public Tours

    Eagle Mine to offer Free Public Tours of Facilities CHAMPION, Mich., April 22, 2025—A series of public tours of Eagle Mine facilities will be offered during the summer. Tour locations will alternate between the Eagle Mine in Big Bay and the Humboldt Mill in Champion on Thursdays from July to September. Tours of the Eagle Mine will be offered on the following dates from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: June 19, July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4, and September 18. The Eagle Mine Tour is primarily a driving surface tour of the mine site with a

  • Dollar Bay Preschool Registration is OPEN

    Dollar Bay Preschool registration is open! Children who will be 4 years old by September 1 are eligible to be a part of this outstanding program. The Dollar Bay Preschool follows the school year calendar, from the second week of September through the first week of June, and class is in session 8:25-3:30 Monday through Thursday each week, with free breakfast, snack, and lunch provided every day. Interested parents can simply go to the Dollar Bay-Tamarack City School website for the links to register. Local 4-year-olds are welcome to join this wonderful Great Start Readiness Program, but there is a cap, so register

  • Wild Ones Native Plant Sale

    Wild Ones Native Plant Sale The Wild Ones Keweenaw chapter is offering a selection of over two dozen native plants to get you gardening for butterflies, birds, and pollinators. Visit the shop at keweenaw.wildones.org and place your order. You can then pick up your plants in Houghton. The deadline getting your plants is July 23. In addition to native classics like common milkweed, lance-leaf coreopsis and wild bergamot, Wild Ones is offering some species for the first time, including blue false indigo and western sunflower. Order now for the best selection.

  • 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

  • Wednesday Night Market

    The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market will be turning the 100 block of W. Washington St. into a festive Night Market where you will find over 60 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by every Wednesday night from 5 pm – 8 pm to enjoy the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!

  • Ishpeming City Council Meeting

    Ishpeming City Council Meeting 6:00 pm 7-16-2025   Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of Agenda Public Comment (limit 5 minutes per person-to be used for general public comment or to speak on agenda items) Manager Offer of Information Consent Agenda Minutes of Previous Mcctings (June 18*, 26*, July 9″, 4pm and 6pm, and July 9ª Closed Session) Approval of Disbursements Monthly Reports from Departments Financial Statement Report DPW Update Police Department Update Public Hearings (limit 3 minutes per person) – None Unfinished Business – None New Business Special Event Applications Ore to Shore: August 9, 2025

  • Bluegrass Throw Down Concert on the Steps 

    Wednesday, July 16, 2025.  6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps.  Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.  The Concert on the Steps series gets into some serious pickin’ with local bluegrass musicians, led by Marquette Art Awards Performing Artist of the Year Troy Graham.  Come and get your toes tapping.  Weather Contingency:  Community Room.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

  • Allouez – UP Wild in the Keweenaw

    Gratiot River County Park Allouez, Michigan

    UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event. Wilderness Walk Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Gratiot River County Park., Allouez, MI The Wilderness Walks are opportunities to connect with God and each other in an outdoor natural setting.  Each walk has a leader who will guide the walk and stop along the way for readings and reflection.  The walks are appropriate for all ages including families and children. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

  • 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.