Marquette County Board Of Commissioners Special Meeting
Special Meeting 6.16.26 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. Marquette County Courthouse
Special Meeting 6.16.26 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. Marquette County Courthouse
1 Agenda (3) 3.1 May 19 Minutes AMENDED 3.2 June 2 Minutes
Tuesdays, June (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fridays, June (5, 12, 26) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two in-person mindfulness meditation programs each week this summer. Sessions will include a combination of talks, seated meditation, and movement practices. All individuals, regardless of previous experience or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend. For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.
The world’s first American Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture, Hancock, Michigan, is going to celebrate Juhannus (the longest, brightest day of the year) on June 17-20. In true Nordic fashion, the sunshine sticks around until 10-11 p.m. Hancock has been called the most Finnish place in the United States by National Geographic, and for good reason. Tradition is lived here every day – and with a modern twist – the Juhannus Summer Solstice Celebration is a can’t miss event for your summer trip planning. Here’s why… The full schedule is now available, featuring four days of Finnish, Sámi, Estonian, Hungarian and broader Finno-Ugric culture through
June 17 – August 19, 2026 Opening Reception: Wednesday, June 17, 7-8:30pm The Folk School at Midsummer exhibit in the Finlandia Gallery at Finlandia Foundation’s Finnish American Heritage Center opens on Wednesday, June 17. A reception will begin at 7 p.m. that evening and takes place in conjunction with the opening of an archival exhibit featuring the works of painter Akseli Gallen-Kallela that are part of the Heritage Center’s archive collection. “It has become an annual tradition to celebrate midsummer with work from our Folk School, but what visitors see in the exhibit really changes in beautiful ways from year
VETFEST Veteran Resource Fair Houghton County, Michigan June 17, 2026 from 11am – 2pm MTU Student Development Complex, Houghton, Michigan All Veterans, Families, and Caregivers are Welcome $20 gas card for the first 500 attendees – Free T-Shirt – Free meal & refreshments – Every Veteran receives a Free Raffle Ticket for Prizes at the Event – On-The-Spot VA Healthcare Enrollments Including Toxic Exposure Screenings – Reps from the Detroit VA Regional Office & Iron Mountain VA Hospital – Accredited Veteran Service Officers from Multiple Counties & Vet Svc Orgs – 80+ Service Providers, Veteran-Owned businesses, & Veteran-friendly
Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, Community Room. We have partnered with Iron Golem Games to bring Dungeon and Dragons to the PWPL. Jordan, from Iron Golem Games, and local DM’s will lead groups of teens on an epic quest with this role-playing game. For students entering grades 6-12. Registration is required, no admission charge. For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226- 4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info or visit pwpl.info.
Wednesdays, June (10, 17, 24), 2026, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps. Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Dust off your lawn chairs and unpack your picnic blankets–Concert on the Steps is back! This summer, enjoy an all-star lineup of incredible performances right on the library historical steps. Concerts run 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Front Street Steps. Inclement weather location is the Community Room. Visit pwpl.info for the updated weather location! Wednesday, June 10: Troy Graham Wednesday, June 17: Chris Valenti Wednesday, June 24: The Make-Believe Spurs
UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event. UP Wild Gathering Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Boston Pond Nature Area *Special Guest: Pastor Sharolyn Swenson, Assistant to the Bishop, Northern Great Lakes Synod (ELCA) The UP Wild Gatherings are opportunities to connect with God and each other within our natural world. Each Gathering has a leader who will guide the participants through readings and reflection. The Gatherings are appropriate for all ages, including families and children. No religious affiliation is necessary. Everyone is welcome!