PWPL Presents: Bluesday Tuesday Concert
2026-03-31 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, March 31, 2026,
6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Peter White Public Library hosts a blues concert sponsored by the Marquette Area Blues Society. This month’s band: Flat Broke Blues Band. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Spring Break Film: “Moana II”
2026-04-01 00:45 - 14:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
12:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
BYO lunch or snacks and join Moana and Maui in “Moana II”. There will be tissue paper spring flower making while watching the film. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

UP Pesticide Applicators Training and Exams
2026-04-01 08:00 - 16:00 | Bay College Escanaba, 2001 N Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, MI, 49829, United States
8:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Bay College in Escanaba, MI
MSU Extension and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will offer Pesticide Applicator Training and Exams in the Upper Peninsula at Bay College in Escanaba on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, 8:00am – 4:00pm ET. The program includes a core manual review (RUP credits), lunch and MDARD exams (Training participation required for exam takers). Core exams (private and commercial) will be offered by MDARD as part of the training, while Commercial Category exams will be offered separately onsite through Bay College Testing Services. Four MDARD pesticide applicator recertification credits are available to those attending the Core Manual review.
A Core Manual review will be offered 8:00am – 12:00pm ET at Bay College, Joseph Heirman University Center (JHUC), Rm. 952 – 2001 N Lincoln Rd; Escanaba, MI 49829. This will be followed by lunch and MDARD Core exams (private and commercial) 12:30pm-1:30pm. Participants can register online for the Core Manual review and MDARD core exams at https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/rupreview-core-testing-apr-1-2026-escanaba
Additional Commercial Category exams will be available on-site the same day through Bay College Testing Services 1:30pm – 4:00pm ET. Participants must schedule and pay for MDARD Commercial Category exams separately online at http://michigan.metrosignup.com, selecting the Escanaba, Bay de Noc College, location. Category exams at Bay Testing services must be booked online at least 48 hrs in advance!
Cost for the Core Manual review is $25.00. Lunch is included. Payment is to Michigan State University. You can pay by credit card when checking out online, mail payment to the address on the confirmation/invoice, or bring a check with you to the session. Making payment at the session – checks are made payable to Michigan State University or MSU. Receipts will be sent to the email address provided with the registration.
Fees for the Core exam are paid to the STATE OF MICHIGAN. Commercial Applicator certification fee is $75.00, Private Applicator fee is $50.00 and Registered Applicator fee is $45.00. Military Veterans – Private applicator certification fees are waived if a copy of their DD214 is provided. A check payable to “State of Michigan” is the only payment accepted for the applicator certification fee. Postage paid envelopes to send certification payment to MDARD are provided at the session. Cash or credit card payments are not accepted. Commercial category exams are scheduled and paid separately through Metro Institute.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

PWPL Presents: Books & Banter Book Group
2026-04-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Peter White Conference Room.
This Book Group welcomes readers interested in a variety of contemporary fiction on the first Wednesday of the month at 10 AM. Book discussions will be led by Reference Desk staff. Book selection for April will be GIRL DINNER by Olivie Blake. To learn about the group’s upcoming book selections, pick-up the Books & Banter 2026 reading list and discussion guide at the reference desk. Please call 906-226-4311 or visit www.pwpl.info with questions. Please call 906-226-4311 or visit pwpl.info with questions.

PWPL Presents: Spring Break: April Showers Bring Rain Flowers
2026-04-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
For families with youth of all ages. Make and take home rain sticks and tissue paper flowers! Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Fire Site Storytelling Series at NMU
2026-04-02 01:00 - 14:00 | CNAS Fire Site Pavilion, N 7th St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Thursdays: March 19; and April 2, 9, 16 and 19.
1-2 p.m
CNAS Fire Site Pavilion
The NMU Center for Native American Studies (CNAS) is hosting its Fire Site Storytelling Series on select Thursdays in March and April. These events are free and open to the public.
This series features Anishinaabe winter storytelling, oral traditions and community discussion, supported and facilitated by the CNAS director, faculty and staff.
Remaining Fire Site Storytelling events will take place from 1-2 p.m. on the following Thursdays: March 19; and April 2, 9, 16 and 19. They will be held at the CNAS Fire Site Pavillion located between Whitman Hall and The Science Building, along Norway Avenue. If weather temperatures are too cold for safety, Whitman Commons will be used as the alternative indoor location.
Stay updated about guest storytellers and culture bearers by following the Center for Native American Studies on social media: @cnas_nmu.

PWPL Presents: Spring Break Family Storytime
2026-04-02 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, April 2, 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Join Ms. Holli for a special family storytime during MAPS spring break! Families with children of all ages will enjoy this storytime with interactive stories, songs, and more. There will be a springtime dot painting craft available following storytime. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PSA - Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop
2026-04-02 13:30 - 15:00 | MI
Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week online workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, March 19 through April 23, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Eastern) via Zoom.
Research studies find high rates of depression and anxiety among caregivers and increased vulnerability to health problems. Caregivers frequently cite restriction of personal activities and social life as problems. In addition, caregivers often feel a lack of control over events and a sense of powerlessness which can have a significant negative impact on their physical and emotional health. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will provide caregivers tools to help reduce stress and increase relaxation, make tough decisions, reduce guilt, anger and depression, communicate effectively, set goals and problem solve, and take better care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Caregivers will benefit from the workshop whether they are helping a parent, spouse, or friend living at home, in long-term care or across the country. The workshop focuses on self-care for the caregiver, not on specific diseases or hands-on caregiving.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is offered by Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) in partnership with Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. There is no charge for this workshop, but registration is required. Class size is limited. Registration ends when the class is full or on March 2.
To register, visit www.upcap.org (click on Events) or call 2-1-1 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for assistance.

NMU French Program Hosts Croissant Talk & Tasting
2026-04-02 13:30 - 15:00 | Whitman Hall, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue #136, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
The French Program at Northern Michigan University will host “The Croissant: A Pastry Talk & Tasting” from 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, April 2, in the Whitman Hall Commons. The event is free and open to the public. Staff from 231 Patisserie will give a presentation on the craft and process behind the iconic French pastry.
Attendees will learn how croissants are made, from the careful lamination of buttery dough to the baking techniques that create the signature flaky layers. They will also have an opportunity afterward to taste freshly made croissants and experience the results firsthand.

For more information on this annual French Baking Seminar at NMU, contact Professor Nell Kupper at nkupper@nmu.edu or 906-227-2648.

Visit the Easter Bunny
2026-04-02 16:00 - 17:30 | KBIC Health System, 102 N. Superior Avenue, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Come See the Easter Bunny

April 2nd, 2026 from4p – 5:30p
UPSTAIRS AT THE KBIC HELATH SYSTEM

Visit with the Easter Bunny and receive a goodie bag!

Families with children ages 0-5 are welcomed. Please contact 906-353-4523 if any questions.

PWPL Presents: Spring Break: Guided Family Painting
2026-04-02 16:30 - 19:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Session 1: 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Session 2: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Limited in-person registration opens at the Youth Services desk on Monday March 16. Register for 1 session only. For families with youth of all ages. Work together as a family to create a still-life masterpiece guided and directed by artist Miss Ella. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Festival Of The Angry Bear Returns
2026-04-03 00:00 - 23:59 | Ore Dock Brewing Co., 114 W Spring St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
MARQUETTE – The “big bear” of Upper Peninsula festivals returns for its twelfth year after taking a brief hiatus in 2025 due to the opening of The Trestle Building. Ore Dock Brewing Company’s Festival of the Angry Bear is a spirited and much anticipated street festival that has become an annual spring tradition in downtown Marquette. Since its founding in 2014, the festival has evolved into a weekend long celebration as thousands of enthusiastic (and often fur-clad) celebrators gather to “wake the bear” and shed their winter fur in downtown Marquette.
“After taking 2025 off so we could focus on our expansion and the opening of The Trestle, we are beyond excited to bring the bear out of hibernation,” says Curated Events Manager, Amanda Courchaine. “We could not do this without the support of our staff, neighbors, volunteers and all the folks who travel down the street or miles and miles to be a part of this.”
The 100-block of Spring St. will close Friday, April 10, and begin its transformation, emerging a mere 24-hours later with a city block’s worth of live music, food trucks, games, costumes, and a plethora of kegs. The festival plays host to the annual unveiling of Ore Dock’s barrel-aged and limited release offerings with over 30 taps of Lake Superior sourced craft beer, cocktail-inspired hard seltzers, a variety of non-alcoholic craft beverages and new this year draft cocktails. Thirsty bears gotta eat too, and festival goers will have no trouble finding tasty eats from a bounty of local food vendors.
New for 2026, 3 music stages will be featured. Headlining the festival stage will be the Pajamas to cap off an eclectic Midwest lineup including The 4onthefloor (Minneapolis, MN), Wrestle with Jimmy (Grand Rapids), and The Bootstrap Boys (Grand Rapids). Steve Leaf (Grand Rapids) and Marquette’s favorite surf rock band, Ramble Tamble, will be rocking the Community Space stage. The Trestle Biergarten will be vibing throughout the festival featuring Synergy with local DJ’s Mayple & Conway.
There will also be a multitude of events and collaborations leading up to the festival including:
the inaugural Angry Bear Pre-Pawty (4/3/26) where you can get everything needed to hit the fast-pass line on festival day.
Samara Floral Co.’s Flower Crown workshop (4/9/26),
Rise of the Baby Bear with the U.P. Children’s Museum (4/10/26),
and the third running of Queen City’s Run 4 Your Life 5k (4/11/26) with proceeds to support the Special Olympics of Michigan Area 36. Additional festival events include a costume contest and dance-off hosted by Marquette Fringe, a beer relay and growler holding competition with Queen City Running Co, and keg bowling with The Fire Station.
The festival is 21+ and festival goers will need to purchase a $10 official Angry Bear wristband to enter. Angry Bear will happen rain, snow, or shine. More information can be found at: OREDOCKBREWING.COM/ANGRYBEAR.

CONTACT
Amanda Courchaine
Ore Dock Brewing Co. 114 West Spring St. Marquette, MI
{DIRECT} 906.235.9689 | engage@oredockbrewing.com

Additional Contacts:
Baby Bear x U.P. Childrens Museum – Jess Hanley / jessicaupcm@gmail.com
Flower Crown Workshop x Samara Floral Co – Shailah Pelto / events@samaraflorals.com
Run 4 Your Life 5k x Queen City Running Co. – Paige Du Bois / paigedubois1020@gmail.com

The Negaunee Public Library will be CLOSED Friday, April 3, for Good Friday, and Saturday, April 4, for Easter weekend.
2026-04-03 00:00 - 2026-04-04 23:59 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States

KBIC Cultural Committee Traditional Medicine Clinic
2026-04-03 14:00 - 18:00 | Harvey Community Building, 105 Acre Trail, Harvey, Michigan
KBIC Cultural committee Traditional Medicine Clinic

Todd Smith, Traditional Medicine Consultant, will be available to see people on the following dates:

Harvey Community Building
105 Acre Trail, Harvey, MI
Friday, April 3, 2026
Traditional Clinic – 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

For more information or to schedule an appointment, 906-353-7020
Participants are required to abstain from alcohol, marijuana and drug use four days prior to the Clinic.
Women on their moontime cannot participate.

The Class of 2028 Presents March Madness Adult Tournament
2026-04-03 16:30 - 21:00 | Baraga Area Schools, 210 Lyons Street, Baraga, MI, 49908, United States
The Class of 2028 Presents march madness Adult Tournament Class Fundraiser

Come Out & Watch!
Friday, April 3rd from 4:30pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, April 4th from 8:30am – 7:00pm
@ Baraga Area Schools

Basket Raffle, 50/50 jackpot, Concessions by our Booster Club, Iced Coffee for Senior Bash

come on out, Watch some basketball & Support our Students!
Class of 2028 Fundraiser for Senior Class Trip

The Class of 2028 Presents March Madness Adult Tournament Class Fundraiser
2026-04-04 08:30 - 19:00 | Baraga Area Schools, 210 Lyons Street, Baraga, MI, 49908, United States

9th Annual Keweenaw native Plant Symposium
2026-04-04 09:00 - 12:00 | MI
Ninth Annual Keweenaw Native Plant Symposium
Saturday, April 4, 2026
9 a.m.-noon
Zoom

The Keweenaw Native Plant Symposium features nationally known pollinator advocate Heather Holm, who will speak on creating soft landings: mini-ecosystems beneath trees that support pollinators. During this free event, we’ll also learn about mosquito control, encouraging beneficial insects, and planting the right tree in the right place. Learn more and register at keweenaw.wildones.org.

KBIC Cultural Committee Traditional Medicine Clinic
2026-04-04 09:00 - 18:00 | Cultural Center, 14865 Ojibwa Park Drive, Baraga, MI, 49908, United States
KBIC Cultural committee Traditional Medicine Clinic

Todd Smith, Traditional Medicine Consultant, will be available to see people on the following dates:

Cultural Center
14865 Ojibwa Park Drive, Baraga, MI
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Traditional Clinic – 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

For more information or to schedule an appointment, 906-353-7020
Participants are required to abstain from alcohol, marijuana and drug use four days prior to the Clinic.
Women on their moontime cannot participate.

PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette Presents: A Year of Mindful Living
2026-04-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, April 4, 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room.
Four mindfulness meditation and yoga teachers invite you to engage in a year of mindful living. Each month, one of the teachers will present a topic that addresses the different dimensions where we can practice mindfulness and presence. The intent is for us to cultivate mindfulness, care, and well-being individually and in our love, business, and social relationships. These are drop-in sessions, although committing to a full year is a way to build a consistent mindfulness practice. For more information and to check on the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Saturday Storytime
2026-04-04 11:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturdays, April (4, 11, 18), 2026.
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays geared towards babies through preschool with a loving adult. Older siblings and older children welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Art with Ella
2026-04-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, April 4, 2026.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Join NMU Art Education major Ella and create art! Kids of all ages are welcome – the techniques used will be adaptable for kids of all ages and abilities. All supplies provided, drop-in program. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Toddler Storytime
2026-04-06 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
PWPL Presents: Toddler Storytime
Mondays & Thursdays April (6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
For children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult, siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body, followed by sensory play activities.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: Homeschool Hangout
2026-04-06 13:00 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Monday, April 6
1 p.m.
In conjunction with Homeschool Hangout, the Negaunee Public Library will hold a graphic novel book club interest meeting at 1 p.m. Monday, April 6. Homeschool and nontraditionally schooled youth (such as online students) ages 10-18 are invited to attend and share ideas, decide meeting dates and times, and choose books for the group to read at this meeting. This program is free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

PWPL Presents: Craft Magic Series: Felt Magic with Jody Trost
2026-04-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Monday, April 6, 2026,
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.
Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Join fiber artist Jody Trost for a Beginner Needle Felting Workshop. Learn basic needle felting and leave with your very own handmade felted project. Felting starter kits and wool provided.
Please bring a small pair of scissors. Space is limited to 15 participants, so register early.
No admission charge. Register at pwpl.info.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Keweenaw ATV Club Meeting
2026-04-06 19:00 | Hubbell VFW, 52218 Duncan Avenue, Hubbell, Michigan, 49934
monthly meeting of the Keweenaw atv club will be held on April 6th , 2026, at 7:00 P.M. It will be held at the Hubbell VFW in Hubbell Mich. We will discuss old and new projects. This is the first meeting of the season. Please attend and bring a friend.

PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime
2026-04-07 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays & Fridays April (7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28), 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Preschool age children. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Siblings welcome.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: 1-ON-1 Tech Coaching for Seniors
2026-04-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, April (7, 14, 21, 28), 2026
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Local History Research Room.
Need help with the settings on your phone or iPad? Want to download travel apps before you leave town? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want, with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and librarian, Tuesday mornings from 10 AM – 1 PM during April and May in the Local History Research Room of the Peter White Public Library.
Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule a 30-minute session.
Please charge your electronic device before each session and bring passwords with you.

PWPL Presents: Director Chat
2026-04-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Circulation Lobby.
Stop by the Library to chat with Library Director Andrea Ingmire.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Write On
2026-04-07 16:30 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays, April (7, 14, 21, 28) 2026.
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.
Teens join PWPL for four weeks of inspired writing in a supportive environment. Each week, a different local writer will engage with attendees to enhance and inspire creative expression.
For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required. Please visit pwpl.info to register.
For more information, please contact Amanda Pierce apierce@pwpl.info or (906)226-4321

PWPL Presents: Yarn Spinners
2026-04-07 16:30 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Youth of all ages and skill levels are invited to cozy up and work on their crochet, knit and weaving skills! Once a month, youth can come to work on creations from home or work on a new pattern with fellow yarn spinners. Some tools and yarn will be provided, and parents are encouraged to attend with their kids to work on projects of their own. Drop-in program; staff will help kids with patterns when able.
No admission charge. Children under 8 must have an adult present.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
