Keep It In The UP!

Marquette County Board of Health Monthly Meeting
2025-06-25 18:00 UTC | Marquette County Courthouse, 234 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
The regular monthly meeting of the Marquette County Board of Health will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will take place in Room 231 of the Henry A. Skewis Annex, Marquette County Courthouse, Marquette..

Houghton - Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds Monthly Meeting
2025-06-24 18:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting:

Tuesday, JUNE 24th, 2025 @ 6:30 pm

Portage Lake District Library Meeting Room
Houghton, MI 49931

Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy MInds is a public group, and we welcome anyone interested in our mission: “to support healthy minds through connection and community.” Our goals are to talk more openly about mental health to reduce stigma, to build a resilient community by educating the public, and to support those at risk for mental health and substance use crises. We are on Facebook and our email address is ksup4healthyminds@gmail.com.

NMU Music Department Hosts Summer Concert Series
2025-06-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Michigan
The Northern Michigan University Department of Music is launching a new series titled Summer Concerts at Reynolds, which will take place on Tuesdays in June and July in Reynolds Recital Hall. This year’s series will highlight the department’s faculty, all of whom are highly trained professional musicians, in addition to teaching full time. One or more faculty members will be featured during each performance.
Admission to all concerts is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted, with all proceeds benefitting the NMU Department of Music to provide the best experience for its students. The schedule for the inaugural season of Summer Concerts at Reynolds follows. All performances begin at 5 p..m., unless otherwise noted.
June 24: Christopher Schoelen, classical guitar
July 1: Mark Flaherty, trumpet
July 8: The Marquette Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet at 4 p.m.
July 15: James A. Strain, percussion
July 29: Patrick Booth, saxophone
Further concert details will be shared on social media, the NMU Music website and other event resources around Marquette. To sponsor these or future concerts, contact Keri Lee Pierson at kepierso@nmu.edu. Find out more about this series and the NMU Department of Music at nmu.edu/music, facebook.com/nmumusicdept#, or instagram.com/nmumusicdept#.

Houghton - From the Ground Farmers Market
2025-06-24 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, Michigan, 49931
From the Ground Farmers Market

Houghton Waterfront Pier

Tuesdays from 3pm – 6pm
June 10th to October 7th.

Party on the Patio Benefit for UPAWS
2025-06-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Michigan
Gwinn, MI – Up North Lodge is excited to announce its collaboration with local businesses to host the “Party on the Patio” every Sunday throughout the summer, with the aim of supporting local nonprofits.
Join us at the Up North Lodge on Sunday, June 22, for a special event benefiting the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS). The festivities kick off at 3 PM, featuring live music from the band “Lost Cause” from 4 PM to 7 PM.
Attendees can enjoy an outdoor bar and delicious food, along with exciting basket raffles and a 50/50 drawing. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the UPAWS Fundraising Committee and Select Realty for sponsoring this fantastic event.
Bring your friends and family and help us make a difference in our community. We can’t wait to see you Up North next Sunday June 22nd for fun while you help the homeless pets at the same time!

Gay - VFD Auxiliary Bazaar & Sales
2025-06-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Gay Community Hall, 8878 Second Street, Gay, Michigan
Join us Saturday, June 21 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. for the VFD Auxiliary Bazaar & Sales first sale of the year. We have new items arriving every week and now everything is on the main floor of the Community Center so we are full of goodies for the whole family. Each sale will have a Special Feature, this time, Perennials and Garden Accessories. Also, every sale will have new auction items to bid on. A free will donation lunch will be available for you to enjoy. Come join in the fun, have lunch and take home some good deals!
Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Gay Community Hall
8878 2nd Street, Gay, MI 49945

Downtown Marquette Farmer's Market
2025-06-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Michigan

Global Cinema: Ilker Catak's The Teacher's Lounge
2025-06-20 12:00 - 14:30 | Michigan
Global Cinema: Ilker Catak’s The Teacher’s Lounge
Friday, June 20, 2025. 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. In this 2023 Oscar-nominated German feature, director Ilker Catak tells the story of an idealistic young teacher who is pressured to discover which of her seventh grade students is responsible for a series of thefts.. Rated PG-13. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Beaumier Center Offers Campus Walking Tour
2025-06-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Michigan
6/11/2025
The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University will offer three free walking tours of NMU’s campus this summer. All are open to the public. The tours are scheduled at 11 a.m. on June 20, July 11 and Aug. 8., beginning at the Carillon Towers next to the Northern Center just off Lee Drive.
Reservations are not required. Each tour will take about 90 minutes to complete and participants will walk about one mile through campus.
Beaumier Center Director/Curator Daniel Truckey, a 1990 graduate of Northern, will lead the tours. He will take visitors on a historical journey through campus, discussing its formation in 1899 and how it has changed physically and socially over the past 125 years. The tour will point out the many architectural styles on campus represented by Art Deco, Mid-century Modern, Post-Modern and Futuristic elements. Along the way, he will discuss some of the individuals and major events that helped to shape the campus.
For more information, please call 906-227-3212or email heritage@nmu.edu.

Bergonzi String Trio Family Concert
2025-06-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Michigan
Bergonzi String Trio Family Concert
Friday June 20, 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Families with children of all ages are invited to this special Bergonzi String Trio Family Concert! Children will hear experts from Haydn Piano Trio No. 39 on G Major “Gypsy”, Jennifer Higdon Piano Trio No. 1 “1. Pale Yellow” and Tchaikovsky Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50. Throughout the concert, members of the trio will explain different parts of the music, talk about the different instruments and more. Family friendly, youth of all ages welcome. Youth under the age of 8 must have an adult present in the program. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Hancock - Juhannus Summer Solstice Celebration
2025-06-20 00:00 - 2025-06-21 23:59 | Michigan
The Keweenaw Peninsula is turning up the summer heat with a uniquely Nordic celebration: the Juhannus Summer Solstice Celebration (June 20–22) in Hancock, Michigan. This three-day bash blends Finnish culture, lakeside summer vibes, and crisp cans of The Finnish Long Drink, the festival’s presenting beverage sponsor.

With two pop-up Long Drink bars, live music, folklore parades, and fire-lit nights, Juhannus in the Keweenaw invites visitors to embrace Suloista Suvea—the sweetness of summer—and the spirit of Hancock’s Finnish Heritage.

Weekend Highlights Include:
Friday, June 20 – Waterfront Bonfire Bash

Location: Porvoo Park, Hancock
Sunset concert & Juhannuskokko (Midsummer Bonfire)
Long Drink Lounge at Small Craft: exclusive cocktails, chill Canal vibes, and an Ice Bath Challenge with giveaways

Saturday, June 21 – Downtown Festival at Quincy Green

Midsummer Pole Raising at 11 AM (Finnish/Swedish solstice tradition)
Opening ceremonies at the Finnish American Heritage Center
Long Drink Beer Garden (2–6 PM) with lawn games, wife-carrying contest, and photo-worthy Finnish Folklore Costume Parade runway style on the Quincy Green. Early bird entry TBD
Cornhole Tournament
Evening public Midsummer Dance

Why Juhannus is a Must-Attend
This isn’t your average beer tent—it’s a full cultural mash-up where tradition meets trend. With authentic programming, a killer waterfront backdrop, and one of the hottest canned cocktails in the U.S. at center stage, it’s a hyperlocal yet highly visual event that’s social-media-ready and road-trip-worthy.

See the full lineup at: www.juhannusfest.com. Juhannus is organized by Visit Keweenaw, the City of Hancock, and The Finnish Long Drink. Stay in the Keweenaw to be close to the action all weekend.

NMU Arts and Athletics Golf Outing
2025-06-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Michigan
Northern Michigan University Athletics and NMU Theatre & Dance will team up once again for the seventh annual Arts and Athletics Golf Outing on Thursday, June 19, at the Marquette Golf Club. The event supports both departments’ students and programs. Four-person teams can play either the Heritage course for $150 per person, or Greywalls for $250 per person. Tickets include 18 holes with a cart, dinner, refreshments on the course and a thank-you gift.
Registration begins at 10 a.m. Shotgun starts are scheduled at 11 a.m. for Greywalls and noon for Heritage. A 19th hole reception is scheduled at 4:30, with dinner at 5 p.m., followed by awards and a silent auction. Tickets are available in advance at nmu.universitytickets.com. Please note that sign-in is required to reserve team tickets. There is also a dinner-only option for $25 per person.
Eight sponsorship opportunities are available, ranging from Tee Box Sponsor at $250 to Title Sponsor at $4,000, which includes two team entries. For more information, contact Bill Digneit at wdigneit@nmu.edu or 906-360-0751.

NCT Group Hike
2025-06-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Michigan
Come hike with us through a beautiful hardwood forest on a serene, old logging road and forest trail. It’s a great chance to enjoy some of the quiet beauty of our northern forest and spend some time with your fellow NCT hikers. The hike begins at the Lakenenland parking lot on M28 and heads for the North Country Trail shelter. From there it heads east along an old logging road to the Jeske Flooding boat ramp and then on to the new NCT boardwalk.
Our hike will be led by Dennis Fattaleh, an experienced group hike leader.
This is an out-and-back hike that covers approximately 4.5 miles of level terrain and is an easy, pleasant hike with virtually no change in elevation. Proper hiking boots are required. Expect a few wet spots. Plan on 2 to 3 hours of hiking time. Don’t forget to bring water, a snack and bug spray!
We’ll meet on Thursday, June 19th at 10:00 AM at the Lakenenland parking lot.
This event is limited to 15 participants, and advanced registration is required. Please click here to register. Registration will remain open until Wednesday, June 18th or until we reach capacity. We hope to see you there!

Eagle Mine Free Public Tours
2025-06-19 08:00 - 2025-09-25 17:00 | Michigan
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 walking tour through the water treatment plant. The mine tour does not go underground. You will see where the ore is brought up from underground and where it is stored and loaded into the haul trucks. Other surface facilities include the storage area for development (or waste) rock, the backfill plant, the truck repair shop, and the water treatment plant.

Eagle Mine tour participants meet at the Eagle Mine Information Center at 153 A West Washington Street in downtown Marquette, and bus transportation is provided for the tour.

Tours of the Humboldt Mill will be offered on the following dates from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: June 26, July 17, July 31, August 14, September 11, and September 25.

On the Humboldt Mill Tour, you will see what happens to the ore after it leaves the mine site. The tour is a walking tour that begins at the administrative office. It follows the circuit of crushing, grinding, and flotation processes, taking the ore from a haul truck to a rail car. Visitors should be prepared to walk on-site for about an hour, including up and down stairs and over metal grating.

Transportation is not provided for the Humboldt Mill tour. Participants will park in the Visitor Parking lot and meet inside the Administration Building.

Registration for the tours is required. Participants must be 13 years or older, and an adult must accompany those under 18. Register at www.eaglemine.com/tours.
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Chassell - UP Wild in the Keweenaw
2025-06-18 19:00 | Chassell Township Centennial Park, Chassell, Michigan, 49916
Wilderness Walk
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Chassell Township Centennial Park

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.

The Marquette Regional History Center presents: Wild Wild West - the Forgotten History of West Washington Street: A Walking Tour with Jim Koski
2025-06-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Michigan
The Marquette Regional History Center presents: Wild Wild West – the Forgotten History of West Washington Street: A Walking Tour with Jim Koski
Wednesday, June 18, 6:30 p.m. Churches, gas stations, grocery stores, and railroads all called Washington Street west of Fourth Street home. Join Jim Koski for a walk to discover the stories waiting to be told on the edge of downtown Marquette. Meet at and return to the Marquette Regional History Center parking lot. $5 suggested donation. For more info visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571
Attached images courtesy of the John M. Longyear Research Library: Washington St. ca 1865 & UP Motors Co.

The Make-Believe Spurs Concert on the Steps
2025-06-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Michigan
The Make-Believe Spurs Concert on the Steps
Wednesday, June 18, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps. Adults, Seniors, Teens, Family Friendly. Join local favorite The Make-Believe Spurs for an evening of close-knit harmonies and storytelling. Molly Wallen, Brian Keith Wallen, and Mavis Farr are ready to rock the steps again! Weather Contingency: Community Room. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Calumet - Primroses in the Garden
2025-06-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Calumet Public LIbrary, 57070 Mine Street, Calumet, Michigan, 49913
Wednesday, June 18th
Primroses in the Garden: Primula and Companion Plants for Woodland, Crevice, Container, & Rock Gardens, presentation by Daniel Hendrickson
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Calumet Public Library – Community Room
Open to the Public
Daniel Hendrickson, a retired music educator and plant enthusiast, has developed practical knowledge and experience by growing and cultivating his own plants for well over 25 years and he’s going to share some of his knowledge with you during this program. Hendrickson will introduce you to the charm and beauty of Primroses in a presentation that highlights garden-worthy Primula and companion plants. The presentation includes a slide show and discussion exploring plant selections and design tips suitable for woodland, crevice, container and rock garden settings.
Hendrickson has been a member of the American Primrose Society (APS) since 2004 and currently serves the APS as a Board Director and as Editor of PRIMROSE, the APS Quarterly Journal. Daniel is also a member of the North American Rock Garden Society (NARGS) and the Great Lakes Chapter of NARGS. He has presented for the Keweenaw Garden Club, the Michigan Master Gardener’s Association, the Hosta Society of Southwest Michigan and the Midwest Group of the APS. He will be presenting—via Zoom—for the American Primrose National Show in Juneau, Alaska on May 17th.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Calumet Public Library.
For more information, visit the library or call 337-0311 ext. 1107
(In case of bad weather, when school is cancelled, all library programs are cancelled.)

Champion Township Hall Open House
2025-06-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Michigan
Champion Township Hall Open House
WHAT: Champion Township is opening its new Township Hall, celebrating with a ribbon cutting and following with an open house for the public to view.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 18, 3 p.m.
WHERE: 1071 Highway US 41, Champion, MI 49814
WHY: Grand opening of new Township Hall

PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-06-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Michigan
PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.. Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room. Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is open to all. Meeting agenda, materials, and remote attendance link are available on the library’s website: www.pwpl.info.

Baraga - Community Health Fair
2025-06-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Niiwin Akeaa Community Center, 111 Beartown Road, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Community Health Fair – JOIN US!

Tuesday, June 17th from 11:00 am to 1:00pm
Niiwin Akeaa Center, 111 Beartown Road, Baraga, MI

this is a free community event, designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, p0revent and manage disease, and connect you to resources.

For more information: call 906-353-4542

Hancock - Mental Health Crisis Training
2025-06-17 08:00 - 2025-06-18 17:00 | Copper Country Intermediate School District, 809 Hecla Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Local law enforcement invited to mental health crisis training June 17-18, 2025
The following press release was posted on our website on May 30, 2025.

The City of Houghton Police Department and Copper Shores Outreach & Education invite all local law enforcement agencies and officers to a free, two-day training aimed at equipping first responders with tools to handle behavioral health emergencies. This training will take place June 17 and 18 at the Copper Country Intermediate School District Service Center (809 Hecla Street; Hancock) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Designed specifically for Michigan first responders and crisis teams, the training includes three components: pre-course online modules, in-person classroom instruction and scenario-based exercises. The program helps emergency personnel recognize, respond to and, most importantly, de-escalate behavioral health crises.

This training was developed in collaboration with the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and subject matter experts from mental health, law enforcement, EMS and advocacy fields. Course material is drawn from prior state-funded programs including MI-CIS and Managing Mental Health Crisis, and aligns with Michigan law, MCOLES standards and national best practices.

The training is funded through the State of Michigan’s Diversion Council and is both endorsed and MCOLES-approved as part of recommended annual officer training requirements.

NMU Hosts 'Juneteenth: Week of Jubilee'
2025-06-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Michigan
Northern Michigan University will present “Juneteenth: Week of Jubilee,” an educational and cultural event series scheduled for June 16-20. The week is dedicated to honoring American history, celebrating the contributions of African American communities, and encouraging civic learning, unity and reflection.
Recognized as a federal holiday, Juneteenth commemorates the moment in 1865 when the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Galveston, Texas. NMU invites students, families and community members to participate in inclusive programming that highlights music, storytelling, the arts, and historical education.
“Juneteenth: Week of Jubilee is a community-centered opportunity to learn, connect and celebrate American history and values,” said Freddy Sims Jr., coordinator of NMU’s Center for Community and Connection. “We look forward to welcoming the public to a meaningful series of events that inspire civic pride and cultural appreciation.”
The Juneteenth celebration schedule follows. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit nmu.edu/Juneteenth.
Monday, June 16
Community Picnic: A Celebration of History & Community, 4-7 p.m., Presque Isle Pavilion. This free, family-friendly picnic will feature music, food, games and guest speakers. It provides a relaxed space for connection, reflection and honoring the importance of freedom and community.
Tuesday, June 17
Rhythms & Motion of Freedom: Drum Workshop, 6-8 p.m., Ore Dock Brewing Company. This interactive workshop explores the cultural and historical significance of drumming, highlighting how music has served as a form of storytelling and expression across generations.
Wednesday, June 18
Rhythms & Motion of Freedom: Dance Workshop, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ore Dock Brewing Company. Led by experienced facilitators, this community dance session continues the celebration of music and movement, encouraging wellness, cultural understanding and creative engagement.
Thursday, June 19 (Juneteenth Holiday)
Juneteenth Festival: Celebrating American Freedom & Heritage, noon to 5 p.m., Lakeview’s Russell Arena. This vibrant festival will feature live performances, youth activities, workshops, vendors and cultural presentations.
Friday, June 20
Legacy & Liberation: A Juneteenth Film Night, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Mead Auditorium in The Science Building. A screening of Miss Juneteenth will be followed by a panel discussion reflecting on legacy, motherhood and Black womanhood.

Bluey Bash
2025-06-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Michigan
Bluey Bash
Monday June 16, 2025. 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. For children of all ages who love Bluey! There will Bluey & Bingo games and crafts inspired by the popular Bluey TV show. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

L'Anse Football Fundraiser Golf Scramble
2025-06-15 09:00 | L’Anse Golf Club, 15774 Golf Course Road, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
L’Anse Football Fundraiser
4 Man/Woman Golf Scramble at the L’Anse Golf Course
Sunday June 15th at 9:00am Shotgun Start

Lunch included
Limit first 18 Teams
Wear Purple and White
To register call/text Mike (906) 362-1845

U.P. Pride Fest
2025-06-14 12:00 - 18:00 | Michigan
UP Rainbow Pride is thrilled to announce that the 10th Anniversary Upper Peninsula Pride Festival will return to Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette, Michigan on Saturday, June 14, 2025!
For over a decade, U.P. Pride Fest has been a vibrant celebration of acceptance, love, community, and visibility. More than just a festival, it is a vital space for LGBTQ+ individuals, their families, and allies to gather, celebrate, and honor the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights. As the Upper Peninsula’s largest and longest-running Pride event, the festival continues to grow-thanks to the unwavering support of local and regional businesses and organizations.
Since moving to the heart of downtown Marquette in 2021, U.P. Pride Fest has remained free, family-friendly, and community-driven, powered entirely by volunteers.. This year, organizers are aiming higher than ever, with a fundraising goal of $20,000 to make the 10th anniversary celebration the biggest and most inclusive yet.
Support is more than a donation-it’s a message to LGBTQ+ youth, families, and community members that they belong.

Marine Sale Fundraiser to benefit the Marquette Junior Yacht Club
2025-06-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Michigan
Marine Sale Fundraiser to benefit the Marquette Junior Yacht Club
Contact: MJYC, mqtjyc.org, mqtjunioryachtclub@gmail.com or 906-250-3350
The Marquette Junior Yacht Club will host a Marine Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, June 14th from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Marquette Yacht Club, 201 E. Main Street. All proceeds will go towards upgrading sailing equipment. This event is open to the public for sellers and shoppers.
-Drop-off your items between 8:00 am and 11:00 am
-Sellers set their own prices
-Items priced less than $499, a 20% commission will be collected for MJYC
-Items priced over $500 – a 10% commission will be collected
-All 100% donated items in working order will be considered for resale
-Sale starts at 11:00 am and ends at 2:00 pm.
All nautical items are welcome: boats, trailers, motors, navigational equipment, sailboats, sails, boat parts, anchors, safety equipment, canoes, kayaks, paddles, fishing equipment, home decor, artwork, etc.
This is a fundraiser for the Marquette Junior Yacht Club, a local nonprofit sailing school sponsored by the Marquette Yacht Club.
To download a sellers form or for sailing school information go to mqtjyc.org

Calumet - Farmers Market
2025-06-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Agassiz Park, Calumet, Michgian
Calumet Farmers Market

Saturday, June 14th from 10:00 am – 2:00 am until October 10th

Agassiz Park, Calumet

Negaunee Public Library hosts Marvel Illustrator
2025-06-14 09:30 - 11:30 | Michigan
Negaunee Public Library is hosting a Marvel Entertainment illustrator as part of our “Color Our World” summer reading program. Jerry DeCaire, a Saginaw native, has worked on Deadpool, Thor, Wolverine, and other world-famous superheroes.

The event will be from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at the Negaunee Senior Citizens Center.
