Keep It In The UP!

Public Input On Marina Fiscal Policy
2025-08-18 17:45 UTC | Lakeview Arena, 401 E. Fair Avenue, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is seeking public input on the Marina Fiscal Policy. City Staff have recognized a significant increase in marina-related costs and capital improvements. To offset costs and mitigate the financial burden on the City, incremental increases in fees are being proposed. Those who are interested in providing input may do so during the two public comment periods at the August Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee meeting. The meeting is on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:45 p.m. at the Citizens Forum in Lakeview Arena at 401 E. Fair Avenue. Those who cannot attend can email a written comment to the staff liaison, Andrew MacIver at amaciver@marquettemi.gov.

For More Information: Parks and Recreation, Community Services / 228-0460

Rockland - 42nd Annual Old Victoria Craft Fair
2025-08-17 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Michigan
42nd Annual Old Victoria Craft Fair
Visit the Old Victoria Historical Site this Sunday, August 17th to experience a piece of history at the 42nd Annual Craft Fair. The free event will take place on the grounds of the historic copper mining village just outside of Rockland from 10 am to 5 pm.
Three of the four restored cabins and the sauna will be open for self-guided tours free of charge for the event. As you step into the hand-hewn log cabins, you can see how the miners and their families lived. Tour guides will be available to share the history of the Victoria Copper Mine and the people that braved the wilderness to live and work there.
Visitors can browse a wide variety of arts, crafts, and food products from talented local artisans on the rolling lawn of the heritage site. At 1:30 pm EST, old-fashioned kids games will take place on the upper lawn, including sack races, water relays and more. Children who participate always have loads of fun earning small treats with the friendly competitions, and the games are a blast for adults to watch as well.

And you won’t want to miss trying one of Old Victoria’s famous cinnamon rolls! Volunteers make and bake the gooey rolls from scratch on site in the old-fashioned woodstove. Dripping with homemade icing, these are a delightful treat that bring people from hours away year after year to enjoy.
Old Victoria is located 4 miles outside of Rockland Michigan on Victoria Dam Road. If you are interested in being a vendor at this year’s show, please call 906-281-7412, email oldvictoria1899@gmail.com, or find Old Victoria on Facebook.

Emberlight International Film Festival: American Theater
2025-08-16 19:00 UTC | Theatre North, 825 N Lake St., Ironwood, MI, 49938, United States
American Theater is a daring, real-life documentary that follows a dismissed director and his new ensemble as they create an original musical based on the Salem Witch Trials. What begins as a creative experiment unfolds into a tense, often surprising exploration of belief, identity, and the role of art in an increasingly divided country.
Tickets start at $20 for adults, Free for students 20 and under.
https://emberlight.org/event/american-theater/

Classic Cars and Bikes on Third
2025-08-16 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Michigan
Now in its seventh year, Classic Cars on Third Street is a community event presented by the Marquette Downtown Development Authority in partnership with the Women’s Center of Marquette County. The show runs on North Third Street, from Ohio Street to Park Street.
Street closures will run from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Hancock - Big Annual Used Book Sale
2025-08-16 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Hancock School Public Library, 501 Campus Drive, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Hancock School Public Library’s Big Annual Used Book Sale Aug 15-16 and *new* Puzzle Swap Aug 15

The Friends of the Portage Lake District Library will be hosting a two-day Used Book Sale at the Hancock School Public Library. The sale will be held Friday Aug 15 from 2:00-6:00pm and Saturday Aug 16 from 10am-1:00pm at the Hancock High School at 501 Campus Drive in Hancock.

The sale will be by donation, meaning you can pay what you want (or can) for the items you select. There will be books for all ages, from picture books all the way up to adult fiction and non-fiction, with an especially good selection of juvenile fiction (ages 8-12) and teen fiction. All proceeds will benefit the
Hancock School Public Library, and will be used toward our ongoing collection update.

The sale is a great opportunity to support your Library, to come sign up for a Library card (if you don’t already have one), and to see all the changes and improvements made to the Library over the last year.

We are also hosting a Puzzle Swap! Come in to the Library from now until Aug 14th and receive a Puzzle Swap Ticket for each puzzle you contribute to the Swap. Then, come back on Aug 15th from 2-6pm (the first day of the Used Book Sale) and select a puzzle for every ticket you have. A swap is a great way to
renew and refresh your puzzle collection! We are including puzzles of all sizes and puzzles for all ages.

All library events are free and everyone is welcome. For more information about the sale, please call the library at 906-487-5925, ext 8005.

Saturday Farmers Market
2025-08-16 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | Michigan
At the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market, you will find over 70 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by the Marquette Commons every Saturday from 9 am – 1 pm to enjoy local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!

Backpack SOS (Support Our Students)
2025-08-16 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Silver Creek Church, 219 Silver Creek Rd, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Marquette – Backpack SOS (Support Our Students) will take place on Saturday, August 16 at Silver Creek Church. Starting at 9AM and going until 11AM, this drive-thru event requires no pre-registration. School-aged children (preschool through 12th grade) will receive backpacks, school supplies, a toothbrush, & clothing vouchers for Silver Creek Thrift. Families are asked to stay in their vehicles and follow the directions of the parking lot team. Supplies are limited but every effort will be made to help each family that attends. Early pick-up is not available. Silver Creek Church is located at 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey. Backpack SOS, in its 19th year, is supported in part through grants and donations from the Community Foundation of Marquette County, Zonta Club of Marquette, Delta Dental Foundation, Acrisure, and Marquette County Cares Coalition. For further information on this year’s event, please call Silver Creek Church at 906-249-1715 or visit silvercreekchurch.org/backpacks.

Free ORV Weekend Michigan
2025-08-16 00:00 - 2025-08-17 23:59 UTC | Michigan
August abounds with outdoor summer fun
The DNR offers a variety of ways to enjoy Michigan’s natural and cultural resources next month, so get ready to soak up some summer fun! Here’s just a sampling – get the full list at Michigan.gov/DNRCalendar.
Free ORV Weekend

Residents and out-of-state visitors legally can ride Michigan’s 4,000 miles of off-road vehicle trails and routes and the state’s six scramble areas on two back-to-back days (Aug. 16-17) without an ORV license or trail permit. The entrance fee at Holly Oaks ORV Park in Oakland County also will be waived this year. Our Free ORV Weekend is a great time to see, experience and test out the state’s off-road trails (check out all the places you can ride!), but remember that all other ORV rules and laws still apply, and you must supply your own ORV.

Emberlight International Film Festival: Laughs & Animations
2025-08-15 19:00 UTC | Theatre North, 825 N Lake St., Ironwood, MI, 49938, United States
We begin the 2025 season of the Emberlight International Film Festival with stop-motion creatures, surreal daydreams, and absurd societal rituals in a night for the oddballs, the animators, the eccentrics, and anyone in need of a laugh with a little bite.
Tickets start at $20 for adults and are Free for students 20 and under.
https://emberlight.org/event/laughs-and-animations/

Hancock - Annual Used Book Sale and New Puzzle Swap
2025-08-15 14:00 - 18:00 UTC | Hancock School Public Library, 501 Campus Drive, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Hancock School Public Library’s Big Annual Used Book Sale Aug 15-16 and *new* Puzzle Swap Aug 15

The Friends of the Portage Lake District Library will be hosting a two-day Used Book Sale at the Hancock School Public Library. The sale will be held Friday Aug 15 from 2:00-6:00pm and Saturday Aug 16 from 10am-1:00pm at the Hancock High School at 501 Campus Drive in Hancock.

The sale will be by donation, meaning you can pay what you want (or can) for the items you select. There will be books for all ages, from picture books all the way up to adult fiction and non-fiction, with an especially good selection of juvenile fiction (ages 8-12) and teen fiction. All proceeds will benefit the
Hancock School Public Library, and will be used toward our ongoing collection update.

The sale is a great opportunity to support your Library, to come sign up for a Library card (if you don’t already have one), and to see all the changes and improvements made to the Library over the last year.

We are also hosting a Puzzle Swap! Come in to the Library from now until Aug 14th and receive a Puzzle Swap Ticket for each puzzle you contribute to the Swap. Then, come back on Aug 15 th from 2-6pm (the first day of the Used Book Sale) and select a puzzle for every ticket you have. A swap is a great way to
renew and refresh your puzzle collection! We are including puzzles of all sizes and puzzles for all ages.

All library events are free and everyone is welcome. For more information about the sale, please call the library at 906-487-5925, ext 8005.

Marquette Trail 50 Ultramarathon
2025-08-15 00:00 - 2025-08-16 23:59 UTC | Michigan
The Marquette Trail 50 is an ultramarathon (a foot race with distances beyond the marathon distance of 26.2 miles) along some of Marquette’s most scenic and pristine trails.
The Marquette Trail 50 consists of a 50-kilometer and 50-mile event held on Saturday and a 5K and kids mile on Friday. The course is mostly single-track, climbing the 4 peaks: Sugarloaf, Top-of-the-World, Bareback, and Hogback.
Don’t wait, register today!

Prices:
50K Admission – $135
50M Admission – $160
5K (Adults) $15.00 (Black Friday) | $25.00 (after Black Friday) | $35.00 (Race Day)
5K & 1-Mile (Kids) $5.00 (Black Friday) | $10.00 (after Black Friday) | $15.00 (Race Day)​

Friday August 15th
​4:00 – 8:00 PM: Packet pick-up (Forestville Trailhead, Marquette)
7:00 PM: Catch the Cat 5K (Forestville Trailhead, Marquette)
7:05 PM: Kids 1-mile race (Forestville Trailhead, Marquette)
Saturday August 16th
​4:45 – 5:15 AM: Late packet pick-up (Forestville Trailhead, Marquette)
5:15 AM: Mandatory meeting (Race instructions and bag drop-off)
5:30 AM: Start of the 50K/50M races (Headlamp or handheld required)
11:00 AM: Post-race party starts (Forestville Trailhead, Marquette)
5:30 PM: Finish of 50K (12 hours)
8:30 PM: Finish of 50M (15 hours)

Lake Linden - Copper Country Community Band Summer Concert Series
2025-08-14 19:00 UTC | Lake Linden Village Park, Lake Linden, Michigan
Copper Country Community Band Announces Summer Concert Series
The Copper Country Community Band is proud to present a series of five summer concerts across the Keweenaw. Under the direction of Amy Johnson and Micah Erickson, this all-volunteer group of approximately 35 musicians from across the Copper Country will bring audiences a lively mix of marches, classic concert band repertoire, and popular medleys.
All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. – All concerts are free to attend. Donations are gratefully accepted at the other concerts, with the concert on Thursday, August 28 specifically going towards the Houghton County Road Commission, to raise funds as they deal with the road failures from the most recent flooding. The schedule is as follows:

Thursday, August 14 – Lake Linden Park
Monday, August 18 – Bethany Baptist Church (Dollar Bay)
Thursday, August 28 – Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Chassell) – Benefit for Houghton Country Road Commission
Thursday, September 4 – Portage Lake United Church (Houghton)

Now in its third decade of performing, the Copper Country Community Band continues its mission of bringing quality live music to the region. The group is co-directed by Amy Johnson, K-12 music teacher at Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools and longtime local musician, and Micah Erickson, band director for Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools and a frequent contributor to regional music and theater groups.
Join us for an evening of great music and community spirit!
For more information, email johnsona@dbschools.us or visit the band on Facebook: Copper Country Community Band.

Chassell Heritage Center Summer Program
2025-08-14 19:00 UTC | Chassell Heritage Center, 42373 N. Hancock Street, Chassell, Michigan, 49916
August 14th – Mark Worrall – Iron Horses in the Woods – A look at Logging Railroads in Michigan

7pm – Chassell Heritage Center

Logging railroads were born in Michigan and played an important role in the state’s RR system. Learn about the early logging railroads in Michigan, types of railroads and equipment including case studies of unique logging railroads in our state.

City Of Negaunee Regular Meeting | 08.14
2025-08-14 18:30 UTC | Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Agenda
City Of Negaunee Regular Meeting
August 14, 2025 @ 6:30 P.M.
Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson St (Tobin St. Entrance)

Call To Order
Pledge To Flag
Roll Call
Approval Of Agenda
Public Comment (3 Min. Limit)
Public Hearing – Commercial Rehabilitation District Tax Abatement – 103 W. Lincoln Street
Unfinished Business
New Business
~8.1 Ordinance Amendment – #50 Sewer Ordinance
~8.2 Mml – Community Excellence Award Budget And Dda Fund Budget Adjustment
Consent Agenda
~9.1 Minutes – July 17, 2025 Regular Minutes
~9.2 Claims And Accounts
~9.3 Revenue/Expenditure Trial Balance Reports
~9.4 2025 Winter Sand Bids
~9.5 Fire Department Mutual Aid And Bylaws
~9.6 Dda Appointment
Public Comment (3 Min. Limit)
Council Members
City Manager
City Attorney
Adjournment

PWPL presents: Artist Reception X2 AJ Jensen & Sensoria Artist Collective
2025-08-14 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, August 14, 2025.
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Huron Mountain Club Gallery – M.G.H. 1915 – 2025 by AJ Jensen

Deo Gallery – Umbilios by Sensoria Artist Collective

Teens, Adults, Seniors.
Join us for two artist receptions in one night!
Speak with the artists about their work and exhibits on display.

L'Anse - BCCC Bingo
2025-08-14 18:00 UTC | Whirl-I-Gig, 15850 Whirl-I - Gig Road, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
Baraga County Chamber of Commerce BINGO

Every Second Thursday of each month 6:00 pm – early bird 4:30p

Whirl-I-Gig, 15850 Whirl-I-Gig Road, L’Anse

Win Cash – Low Entry Fee

Houhton - Money Talks for Young Adults
2025-08-14 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Money Talks for Young Adults

August 14th
3:30 – 4:30pm
Portage Lake District Library

Real Talk. Real Tools. Real life.

Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library Summer Events: Crochet Club
2025-08-14 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Michigan
Thursday, August 14th at 2pm, the library will be hosting their regular Crochet Club program in combination with a Project Linus Meet-up. Project Linus now has a Marquette County Chapter that accepts handmade blankets of all types and sizes that will be donated to local children and teens in need. ICPL is a drop off location for these blankets!

August Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry
2025-08-14 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Michigan
Marquette –Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Taking place on Thursday, August 14. Food distribution will begin at 10:00am and continue while supplies last or until 11:30am. Food will be available for approximately 550 families. Due to changes with Feeding America West Michigan, proxy pickup will be limited. This will be a drive-thru event with directions given by parking lot attendants. Guests are asked to remain in their cars and have adequate space prepared in their trunk or back seat in advance to allow the distribution team to place food boxes directly in the vehicle. Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are located at 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey.
Businesses or organizations that are interested in supporting these monthly mobile food pantries are encouraged to call 906.249.1715 for more information.

Hancock - Better Together
2025-08-14 09:30 UTC | Zion Lutheran Church, 13511 Roland Lake Road, Skanee, Michigan, 49962
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 friendship, support and encouragement. A brunch will be served and there is a suggested donation of $10. All proceeds over the cost of the event will be donated to local charities. To reserve a spot call Barb Worrall at 906-523-4445 or email judyusitalo@hotmail.com.

Marquette County Habitat for Humanity Celebrates with Annual Women Build Event
2025-08-14 00:00 - 2025-08-16 23:59 UTC | Michigan
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 receive a free Women Build t-shirt.
Volunteers will contribute directly to the construction of Habitat homes working alongside other members of the local community. Each day includes lunch and a guest speaker who will share stories of leadership, resilience, and the power of creating opportunities where everyone can thrive and lead—regardless of gender.
Join us as we move forward together—empowering women, building homes, and inspiring the next generation.
Register today at: https://www.yoopersunited.com/need/detail/?need_id=1110245
#WomenBuild2025 #MovingForwardTogether #HabitatForHumanity #MarquetteMI

Hancock - UP Wild in the Keweenaw Wilderness Walk
2025-08-13 19:00 UTC | McLain State Park, 18350 M-203, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
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.

PWPL: Derrell Syria Project Concert on the Steps
2025-08-13 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
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 - Copper Country 100 Women Who Care Meeting
2025-08-13 18:00 UTC | The Lodge Luxury Suites, 101 Front Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
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 organizations are nominated and presented. After a group vote, all donations are pooled and awarded to the nonprofit that receives the most votes.

At the first meeting in April 2025, the group selected Omega House as its inaugural recipient, awarding a total of $5,600 to support the organization’s mission of providing compassionate end-of-life care.

Meeting Details:

● Date: Wednesday, August 13th
● Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. (optional social time to
follow)
● Location: The Lodge Luxury Suites, 101 Front St, Hancock
● What to Bring: An optional snack to share; there is no obligation to donate at your first
meeting

The event will be held in the lower-level event space, which is accessible without stairs from the south driveway. Attendees are asked to use Gartner’s parking lot across the street or nearby public lots, leaving The Lodge’s lot open for those with mobility needs.

● RSVP: https://bit.ly/41S0AGp
● New members can register online: https://bit.ly/43wSVP4

Wednesday Night Market
2025-08-13 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Michigan
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!

Watersmeet - FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula
2025-08-13 17:00 UTC | 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 Lake Band of Ojibwe and lives and works in Duluth, MN

Baraga - FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula
2025-08-12 19:00 UTC | Baragaland Senior Citizen’s Center, 6 N. Main Street, L'Anse, Michigan, 49946
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 rooted in personal and cultural experience. He is an enrolled member of the Red Lake Band of Ojibwe and lives and works in Duluth, MN

Marquette DDA to Host Public Open House on Downtown Wayfinding and Signage System
2025-08-12 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St., Marquette, MI, 49855, 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 digital tools to assist residents and visitors in locating destinations and experiencing all the community has to offer.

“As Downtown Marquette continues to grow, effective wayfinding will play a crucial role in ensuring that visitors and residents can easily navigate the area by car, bicycle, or on foot,” said Tara Laase-McKinney, Marquette DDA Executive Director. “A cohesive and intuitive signage system will not only improve the flow of movement but also highlight our vibrant dining, shopping, cultural, and entertainment options.”

Attendees will have the opportunity to share feedback on existing signage, identify navigational challenges, and suggest enhancements. This input will directly inform the design process, ensuring the final system reflects the needs and character of the Marquette community.
For additional information, please visit www.downtownmarquette.org or contact the Marquette Downtown Development Authority at (906) 228‑9475.

Let's read, reflect, and reconnect with nature together. (Part 1)
2025-08-12 16:30 UTC | Seney NWR Temporary Visitor Center, 1986 River Rd, Germfask, MI, 49836, 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 in the Natural World
This discussion will act as a warm-up to Kimmerer’s community read lecture and can be a short introduction to her work and field of thought. The Serviceberry is Robin’s most recent book, and Grace Verciglio – Seasonal Park Ranger at Seney NWR – will be sharing her thoughts and perspectives about this work. As an ecology and conservation student at The University of Vermont, Grace has been frequently exposed to Robin’s works during her classes. This is an opportunity to hear a perspective from a new generation in the ecological profession. The Serviceberry is a short book; consider reading it ahead of this program to share your own perspective.

Part 2 – August 22, 2025 3:50 PM
Erickson Center for the Arts
Part 3 – September 25, 2025 5:00PM
Papermill Books, Manistique MI

Hancock - Western U.P. Housing Summit
2025-08-12 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Finnish American Heritage Center, 435 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michgian, 49930
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
