• 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

  • Bubble, Bubble, Splash!

    Wednesday July 30, 2025. 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps & Lawn. Dress to get wet at our annual Bubble, Bubble, Splash summer event! There will be sprinklers, toy car wash, BUBBLES!, water play and more! Swimsuits and towels highly recommended. For youth of all ages. Youth under the age of 8 must have an adult present. Rain date – Tuesday August 5, same time/place. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call (906) 226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info

  • 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!

  • The Boston Imposters Concert on the Steps

    Wednesday, July 30, 2025.  6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps.  Adults, Seniors, All Ages.  Peter White Public Library welcomes The Boston Imposters to the Front Street Steps.  Performers Davey Harrison and Maire Clement use their eclectic training in classical, contemporary improvisation, and traditional American, British, and Celtic folk to create an unforgettable musical evening. Weather Contingency:  Community Room.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

  • Happy Hour – The Legendary Bars of Marquette and the Stories You May (Or May Not) Remember: A Walking Tour with Jim Koski

    Happy Hour – The Legendary Bars of Marquette and the Stories You May (Or May Not) Remember: A Walking Tour with Jim Koski Wednesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. You guys did what back in the day? Join Jim Koski as he walks through downtown Marquette, stopping at the locations of the bars that live on in history, telling stories that would make your children (and grandchildren) never look at you the same way again. Meet at and return to the MRHC. $5 suggested donation. For more information visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.

  • Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson The Purposeful Warrior Reading

    Thursday, July 31, 2025.  6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.  Join us in welcoming Michigan Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson to PWPL.  Secretary Benson will read from her recently published memoir The Purposeful Warrior: Standing Up for What’s Right When the Stakes Are High, followed by a Q & A with moderator Elizabeth Peterson and a book signing. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

  • Chassell Heritage Center Summer Program

    Chassell Heritage Center 42373 N. Hancock Street, Chassell, Michigan

    July 31st – Rod Liimastainen – Documentary & Talk on the 20 Millionth Ford Model A   7pm – Chassell Heritage Center   Hear the intriguing history of the famous tour in 1931 of the 20 Millionth Ford Model A, its disappearance, reappearance and full restoration by Ford Co. in 2000.  This car will on display with a Ford Model T.

  • Houghton – Stuff the Bus

    The Salvation Army and CCAM are joining forces for a Stuff the Bus event this Friday & Saturday 9-5 p.m. at our Houghton Walmart. Help kids start strong by providing school backpacks and supplies.

  • Emberlight Photographers: When Moments Become Masterpieces

    https://emberlight.org/event/emberlight-photographers/   Emberlight Photographers is sponsored by The Leather & Gift Shop ——————— When Moments Become Masterpieces The striking beauty of the Upper Peninsula – its dense forests, cascading waterfalls, and charming small towns-has long inspired photographers to capture its essence. Emberlight Photographers is a special exhibition at the Historic Depot Museum, showcasing stunning images that celebrate the deep connections between art, nature, and community. This collection highlights the vistas, people, and spirit of our hometowns through the eyes of local photographers, each offering a unique perspective on what makes our region extraordinary. From sweeping landscapes to intricate close-ups of