• 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)

  • 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

  • PWPL: Derrell Syria Project Concert on the Steps

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

    Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Popular local band the Derrell Syria Project provides a concert sure to lift your spirits and get you dancing. Weather Contingency: Community Room. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

  • Hancock – UP Wild in the Keweenaw Wilderness Walk

    McLain State Park 18350 M-203, Hancock, Michigan

    UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event. Wilderness Walk Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. McLain State Park – Beach Pavilion 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.

  • Marquette County Habitat for Humanity Celebrates with Annual Women Build Event

    Marquette County Habitat for Humanity is proud to host its annual Women Build event from Thursday, August 14 through Saturday, August 16, 2025. This empowering event promotes gender equity and inclusion in construction and other skilled trades, and this year embraces the theme: “Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations.” Women Build provides an opportunity for individuals to come together to learn new skills, build confidence, and support safe, affordable housing for families in need. All genders and gender expressions are welcome—no prior construction experience is required. Participation is free and the first 15 volunteers to sign up will

  • Hancock – Better Together

    Zion Lutheran Church 13511 Roland Lake Road, Skanee, Michigan

    Better Together will meet on Thursday, August 14 at 9:30 at the Zion Lutheran church on 400 Ingot Street in Hancock. The speaker will be Duffy Lepisto and her topic will be “How God Provides.”  Duffy and her husband Russ spend winters in southern Texas ministering to people there, and in Mexico. She always has great stories to share about their adventures. Special music will be provided by Marlain Birdi who is a missionary in India. All area women are invited to attend this fun and inspiring event. The goal of this gathering is to bring women together to find