• 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

  • 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

  • Pelkie – Baraga County Fair Color Fun Run & Walk

    Grace Free Church Papin Road, Pelkie, Michigan

    Baraga County Fair Color Fun Run & Walk!   Saturday, August 2nd 2025 2 Mile Registration starts at 7am ~ Race starts at 8am Registration fee $20 ~ Ages 6 & Under Free Make a team or bring the family for some good memories!! Wear a white shirt, we will not have any available. Parking and registration at Grace Free Church in Pelkie, right next to Papin Rd. This event starts at the beginning of Papin Road, goes to Marshall Road and back If you would like to participate, but don’t feel like running or walking; reach out to be

  • Houghton – 5th Annual Verna Mize Triathlon

    Kestner Waterfront Park-City of Houghton 1100 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, Michigan

    5th Annual Verna Mize Triathlon Ray Kestner Waterfront Park, Houghton, MI   MUST PREREGISTER via phone, text or email before July 31 at 5:00pm.  Forms available at vernamizetriathlon.com   SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025 ~ 8:00 am   Races:  Main Mize:  8:01am  Swim 1/2 mi  Bike 8 mi (Helmets Mandatory)  Run 4 mi Mini Mize:  8:02am   Swim 1/4 mi  Bike 4 mi (Helmets Mandatory)  Run 2 mi Maxi Mize:  8:00am   Swim 1.5K     Bike 40K (Helmets Mandatory)   Run 10K Individual or team competition             Races open to all ages   ENTRY FEE:  $5.00 cash only for Main,

  • Houghton HS Alumni Assoc. Breakfast Fundraiser

    Houghton High School 1603 Gundlach Road, Houghton, Michigan

    The Houghton High School  Alumni Association will hold a Pancake & Sausage breakfast, on Saturday August 2nd, 2025, serving 8:30am – 11:30am, featuring Vollwerth’s sausage, traditional and blueberry pancakes, and Shelby’s Finnish pancakes, w fruit, and beverages, adults $10, reduced pricing for youth at the door. No cost for preschool children.   A Silent Pie & Gift Basket auction will also take place, people can place a bid on a variety of luscious  homemade pies baked and donated by alumni representing their class era.  The event is open to the public. Tickets are available in advance from Pancake Breakfast committee members and HHSAA officers.

  • Saturday Farmers Market

    At the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market, you will find over 70 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by the Marquette Commons every Saturday from 9 am – 1 pm to enjoy local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!