• 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

  • 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

  • PWPL presents: Costume Swap Donations

    Peter White Public Library 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI

    Monday, August 4, 2025 – Friday September 19, 2025. Peter White Public Library, Teen Zone and Youth Services. PWPL will be accepting gently used & clean Halloween costumes and dress-up apparel starting August 4 for the Halloween Costume Swap. Families can attend the costume swap on Saturday, September 23 and look for a new-to-you costume! Drop off gently used and clean costumes to the Teen Zone or Youth Services from August 4-September 19. All Costumes will be free of charge. No donation needed to attend the swap. For more information or to check the status of this program, call (906)

  • Hancock – Western U.P. Housing Summit

    Finnish American Heritage Center 435 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michgian

    Western U.P. Housing Summit hosted by WUPPDR   Tuesday, August 12th from 10am – 5pm Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, MI   Tickets are free, Contact 906-482-7205   Join us to: Hear from housing experts who will demystify grant programs Celebrate local housing wins Explore the future of home energy in the Western U.P. Network with fellow housing advocates and stakeholders

  • Let’s read, reflect, and reconnect with nature together. (Part 1)

    Seney NWR Temporary Visitor Center 1986 River Rd, Germfask, MI, United States

    Seney National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and the Friends of Seney National Wildlife Refuge invite you to participate in a series of Community Read events featuring the transformative book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants ! This enlightening work by Robin Wall Kimmerer weaves together narratives that seek to heal our bond with the natural world. As we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Refuge, this initiative seeks to deepen our commitment to protecting lands, waters, and wildlife.   Part 1 – August 12, 2025. 4:30PM. Seney NWR Temporary Visitor Center The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity

  • Marquette DDA to Host Public Open House on Downtown Wayfinding and Signage System

    Marquette Commons 112 S. Third St., Marquette, MI, United States

    The Marquette Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will host a Public Open House on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. to solicit community feedback on the development of a comprehensive downtown wayfinding and signage system. The event will take place at the Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St. and is open to all members of the public. The DDA has engaged Corbin Design (www.corbindesign.com), a nationally recognized leader in wayfinding planning and design, to create a system that will enhance navigation throughout the downtown district. Wayfinding-defined by Corbin Design as “direction for people in motion”-includes both physical and

  • Baraga – FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula

    Baragaland Senior Citizen’s Center 6 N. Main Street, L'Anse, Michigan

    FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula – FREE   August 12th at 7pm Baraga, KBIC Senior Center, 208 Main Street, Baraga, Mi   August 13th at 5pm Lac Vieux Desert, Boys & Girls Club, E23975 Pow Wow Trail, Watersmeet, MI   Adventure, Conservation, Inspiration. Featuring a curated collection of documentary films from the Midwest’s premier adventure film festival.   Seeds to Screen Creative Workshop:  Bring your story to life using cinema, led by special guest Ojibwe artist and filmmaker Jonathan Thunder.  An award-winning painter and digital media artist, Thunder is known for his surreal animations and powerful storytelling

  • Watersmeet – FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula

    Lac Vieux Desert, Boys & Girls Club E23975 Pow Wow Trail, Watersmeet, Michigan

    FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula – FREE   August 13th at 5pm Lac Vieux Desert, Boys & Girls Club, E23975 Pow Wow Trail, Watersmeet, MI   Adventure, Conservation, Inspiration. Featuring a curated collection of documentary films from the Midwest’s premier adventure film festival.   Seeds to Screen Creative Workshop:  Bring your story to life using cinema, led by special guest Ojibwe artist and filmmaker Jonathan Thunder.  An award-winning painter and digital media artist, Thunder is known for his surreal animations and powerful storytelling rooted in personal and cultural experience.  He is an enrolled member of the Red

  • 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 local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!

  • Hancock – Copper Country 100 Women Who Care Meeting

    The Lodge Luxury Suites 101 Front Street, Hancock, Michigan

    Copper Country 100 Women Who Care Hosts Second Giving Meeting August 13th   HLocal women looking to make a difference in their community are invited to attend the second giving meeting of Copper Country 100 Women Who Care on Wednesday, August 13th, at 6:30 p.m. at The Lodge Luxury Suites, located at 101 Front Street in Hancock.   Copper Country 100 Women Who Care is part of a growing national movement that brings women together to create a powerful collective impact, quickly and efficiently. Members commit to giving $100 four times per year. At each quarterly meeting, three local nonprofit