Keep It In The UP!

Houghton - UP Wild in the Keweenaw Wilderness Walk for World Peace
2024-09-22 16:00 UTC | Nara Nature Park, 47375 US Hwy 41, Houghton, Michigan, 49931
UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event.

Wilderness Walk for World Peace
Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Nara Nature Park, Houghton, MI

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.

Community Barn Dance in Alger County
2024-09-22 15:00 - 19:00 | Michigan
Alger County Communities That Care invites public to community barn dance
All ages are invited to celebrate Alger County at a community Barn Dance, Sunday, September 22, 3-7 p.m. at the Michigan State University (MSU) North Barn in Chatham. Admission is free. The event, sponsored by Alger County Communities That Care (AC3), features square dancing with caller Jo Foley and music by Granny Fox and the Farm Hands Band.
“The Barn Dance is a celebration of this beautiful place we call home, our amazing community partners, and our collective efforts in making Alger County a safe and healthy place to live,” said AC3 Board Chair Sandy Ehlert. “It’s our way of saying thank you to the schools, agencies, businesses and individuals that are part of the AC3 coalition while providing a fun activity for families to gather and enjoy each other’s company.”
The event includes corn hole, kids’ corner, pie and cake auction, Morris Dancers, and hayrides by MSU to view the U.P. Research and Extension Center.
The Cooking Carberry’s Wood Fire Pizza will be available for cash purchase. Flavored water, hot chocolate and coffee will be provided at no charge. Families may also bring their own picnic dinners.
The event is drug and alcohol-free. This includes e-cigarettes and vape devices.
The MSU North Barn is located at N5431 Rock River Road. It is part of the U.P. Research and Extension Center.
Alger County Communities That Care is a nonprofit coalition with the mission to promote a safe and healthy environment for all. For more information, visit the AC3 website at www.algerctc.org, call 906-202-2244 or email algercountyctc@gmail.com.

NMU to Host Anishinaabe Lacrosse Game
2024-09-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Michigan
Northern Michigan University will host a traditional Anishinaabe lacrosse game—or bagodowe—as part of its 125th anniversary homecoming celebration, at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, in the Superior Dome. The game originated on a small island on Lake Superior, just north of Wisconsin’s Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. The public is invited to play or watch.
Lacrosse occupies an important place in Indigenous culture. Many communities have a deep connection and view it as much more than a sport of physical endurance. An online description states that “it is considered a gift from the creator—a ‘medicine’ used to drive away sickness and create positive energy while teaching athletes the value of community and working together for the greater good.”
Justin Schapp, assistant director of NMU’s Diversity and Inclusion Office, said that many of the Native nations in the Three Fires Confederacy composed of the Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi have been healing their communities by revitalizing this medicine game over the past decade.
“By including this game as part of NMUs homecoming events and the 125th anniversary, we are providing an opportunity to allow our students, faculty, staff and community to understand this journey from Indigenous perspectives.
“Bagodowe is a gift game organized to build community. Players are asked to bring a small gift to place on a blanket with others. When a player scores a goal, they are invited to select a gift. At the end of the game, the winning team is invited to select a gift from the blanket.”
The event will open with the following tribal representatives providing participants with knowledge about the game’s origins and instructions on how to play: Daniel Jackson, Saginaw Chippewa; Ricky Woods, Grand Traverse Band; Devon DeVerney, Lac du Flambeau Band; and Chris Shawa, Gun Lake Band.
Schapp said Sunday’s event will also be a nod to Northern history. The first varsity women’s athletic team, established in 1968, competed in the similar sport of field hockey.

NMU Homecoming Tailgate Party
2024-09-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Michigan
There will be a tailgate party behind the dome (Lot 55 and adjacent grassy area) before the NMU Homecoming football game from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. From the tailgate head into the Dome to watch NMU kick off at 1 p.m. against Alma College.

Teddy Bear Clinic
2024-09-21 10:30 - 13:30 | Michigan
Teddy Bear Clinic
Saturday, September 21, 2024.. 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Families with kids of all ages are invited to this special drop-in Teddy Bear Clinic! Led by students from the Michigan State University Collect of Human Medicine, kids will have the opportunity to take their stuffie friend through a series of stations so their stuffie friends can receive various medical treatments! Children should bring along a stuffie or baby doll. Kids will have fun while also learning about the different things that might happen at a routine doctor office visit in an interactive manner that is intended to help reduce fear of medical professionals and anxiety around doctor visits. Family friendly, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

How to Thrive as a Public Artist
2024-09-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Michigan
The City of Marquette Public Art Commission presents: How to Thrive as a Public Artist, Saturday, September 21, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Northern Michigan University’s Art & Design Building, room AD165.
This free workshop is designed for artists looking to grow their skills and careers in the public art sector and is open to professional artists, arts administrators, educators, students and advocates. No matter your level of experience, there will be something for everyone to gain from this session!
This professional development opportunity is led by Brian Wignall, whose diverse portfolio includes sculptures, murals, and multimedia projects featured around the world, and who was selected by the Marquette Public Art Commission to create the Dragonfly sculpture for Mattson Park Kids Cove playground. Also presenting during the workshop will be award-winning motivational author Julie Wignall.
Topics include:

Finding Your Niche: Refining artist statements and portfolios.

Writing the Proposal: Crafting proposals, cost estimation, and finding fabricators, insurance, and project management..

The Business of Art: Navigating public art sectors, building partnerships, and effective marketing.

Participants will leave with a personalized strategic action plan to advance their careers.
Free to attend!
Register by contacting Tiina at tmorin@marquettemi.gov or (906) 225-8641. For more details, visit: MQT COMPASS.com

Calumet Farmers Market
2024-09-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Agassiz Park, Calumet, Michgian
Calumet Farmers Market
Every Saturday from June 15th to October 12th
Agassiz Park, Calumet, MI
10:00 am to 2:00pm

Downtown Marquette Farmers Market
2024-09-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Michigan
Held at the Marquette Commons rain or shine

Baraga County Farmers Market
2024-09-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-18 15:00 - 17:30 | Meadowbrook Park, Division Street, L'Anse, Michigan
Baraga County Farmers Market
Meadowbrook Park, Division Street, L’Anse
Saturdays 9am – 12pm from June 15th to October 12th
Wednesdays 3pm – 5:30pm from July 3rd to October 9th

Marquette County Walk for Hope
2024-09-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Al Quaal Recreation Area, 501 Poplar Street, Ishpeming, Michigan, 49849
The Marquette County WALK FOR HOPE – Honoring those lost to suicide & promoting hope for those who are struggling.
September 21, 9am – 11am
Al Quaal in Ishpeming
Check-in at 9:00 am
Program at 9:30 am
Walk at 10:00 am
Register at: runsignup.com/Race/MI/Ishpeming/MasrquetteCountyWalkforHope

Free Maddie & Tae Concert at NMU
2024-09-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Michigan
Country duo Maddie & Tae will perform a free outdoor concert behind the Superior Dome. Gates open at 6 p.m. NMU student Sami Brown will open at 6:30, with the headliners taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. This concert is sponsored by Lenovo.

NMU Homecoming Parade
2024-09-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Michigan
NMU’s annual Homecoming Parade will begin from the athletic complex parking lot at 5:30 p.m. at the Pine/Fair intersection, travel down Third Street and turn left on Hewitt before returning via Front Street.

Global Cinema: Alfonso Arau's Like Water for Chocolate
2024-09-20 12:00 - 14:30 | Michigan
Global Cinema: Alfonso Arau’s Like Water for Chocolate
Friday, September 20, 2024. 12:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. In this celebrated international feature film, director Alfonso Arau tells the tragic love story of Tita and Pedro in a small Mexican village. Combining history, magical realism, and food, Like Water for Chocolate is a feast for all moviegoers. Rated R.. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Baraga - Benefit for WIC Nurse Jessica Tollefson
2024-09-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Mikinaak Snack Shack, 201 S US Hwy 41, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Friday September 20, 2024 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm the KBIC Health System is hosting a benefit for our WIC nurse Jessica Tollefson. Jessica was diagnosed with Colorectal cancer in February of this year. There will be a basket raffle and the Dog Father will be donating a portion of the proceeds to the family for medical expenses. The benefit will be at the Mikinaak Snack Shack (formally the BP gas station).

Marji Gesick
2024-09-20 00:00 - 2024-09-22 23:59 | Michigan
Described by Jeremiah Bishop as “the hardest single-day mountain bike event in the country”. Marji Gesick has set the standard for ultra mountain bike events around the country. The event features tail systems across Marquette County, and brings the community together for one weekend every year.
We don’t think you can finish in less than 12-hours. Actually we have our doubts you can finish at all. Are you willing to sign the dotted line and take the Danny Hill Challenge? We have a course just itching to break ya.
The Marji Gesick Race will be September 20, 21, & 22, 2024

Houghton - Free Narcan Training Sessions
2024-09-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Copper Shores Outreach & Education is pleased to announce a series of free Narcan training sessions aimed at equipping community members with vital skills to respond to opioid overdoses and save lives. They will take place on September 10 in Lake Linden, September 19 in Houghton and September 23 in Baraga.

Naloxone (Narcan™) is a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. Narcan is an opiate antidote which works in much the same manner as an epinephrine injection (EpiPen™) reverses an allergic reaction. Opioids include heroin and prescription pain pills like OxyContin™, Percocet™, methadone and Vicodin™. When a person is overdosing from an opioid, their central nervous system and respiration system is depressed and breathing slows or stops. Naloxone blocks the effects of opioids and reverses the effects of an overdose.

“Now more than ever, individuals are encouraged to prepare themselves with the training and confidence they need to respond quickly in an overdose situation,” Copper Shores Prevention Coordinator Lisa Simpson said. “Narcan training equips individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively in an opioid overdose emergency.”

This training is designed to provide participants with knowledge on how to use Narcan effectively and understand its role in emergency situations.

Topics include:

The ability to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose.
To administer the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone.
To understand the role of harm reduction in the overall opioid public health crisis.

Naloxone Layperson Training dates, times & locations:

Thursday, September 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Portage Lake District Library (4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton)
Monday, September 23 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Ojibwa Community Library (409 Superior Avenue, Baraga)

All community members are welcome to attend, and no prior experience is required. Narcan training is offered free of charge and takes approximately one hour to complete. After completing training, attendees will receive a free Narcan kit that can be administered in the field and save a life. The training is part of Copper Shores Outreach & Education’s ongoing efforts to enhance community health and safety.
Sign up:
Registration is not required, but recommended. To register for Narcan training, contact Lisa Simpson by calling 1 (906) 523-5920 ext. 2062 or emailing lsimpson@coppershors.org.

Learn more about training sessions and programs offered by Copper Shores Outreach & Education, by visiting coppershores.org/outreach-and-education.

FINAL MUSIC ON THIRD OF THE SEASON
2024-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Michigan
As summer begins to wind down, it is time to come out and hear the music for the final Music on Third of the season! On September 19, from 6-8 pm, Third Street will come alive with local musicians showcasing their talents. This month, enjoy 16 locations, each giving you a unique show to experience and a new band or musician to find.
New for September is the street closure of the event area between Arch Street and College Avenue with a through way at Hewitt Avenue. A detour is available by Fourth Street as shown in the images below. The Downtown Marquette Social District will be active during the event. This is an effort to make this event safer for a growing attendance that the sidewalks cannot contain.

Hancock Tori & Farmers Market
2024-09-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Quincy Green, 401 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Hancock Tori & Farmers Market
Every Thursday from June 13th to October 10th
Quincy Green, Hancock, MI
3:00pm – 6:00pm

L'Anse - Film Screening of Resilience and Representation: The Power of the Native Vote
2024-09-18 17:00 | Keweenaw Bay Indian Community college, 770 N. Main Street, L'Anse, Michigan, 49946
Film Screening – Resilience and Representation: The Power of the Native Vote

September 18th, 2024 @ 5pm

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community College – Room 400
Please RSVP w/Cielle at cwaters@kbocc.edu

Artists & Their Art: Michelangelo-Scultore
2024-09-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Michigan
Artists & Their Art: Michelangelo-Scultore
Tuesday, September 17, 2024. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Zoom. Adults, Seniors, Teens. Peter White Public Library hosts celebrated art historian Ellen Longsworth for this virtual series focused on famous artists, artistic movements, and art. For this event, Ellen will focus on the sculpture of Michelangelo. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info for meeting information.

Houghton Farmers Market
2024-09-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, Michigan, 49931
Houghton Farmers Market
Every Tuesday from June 11th to October 8th
Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, MI
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

NMU Hosts Guest Constitution Day Lecture Titled 'The Supreme Court Unhinged'
2024-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Michigan
The Honorable Judge Robert Allen Edgar (Al Edgar), a Munising native, will present a guest Constitution Day lecture at Northern Michigan University titled “The Supreme Court Unhinged: A Retired Federal Judge’s Perspective on the Constitution and the Supreme Court.” The event will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday Sept 17, in room 2904 of NMU’s Science Building. It is free and open to the public.
Edgar is a retired federal judge and Vietnam veteran. He was appointed to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee by Ronald Reagan. He served as chief judge from 1998-2005 and took senior status in October of 2005.
Edgar earned his bachelor’s degree at Davison College and graduated from Duke University School of Law. He served in the U.S Army from 1965-1967, held a private practice in Chattanooga, Tenn. from 1967-1985, and was a Tennessee state representative from 1970-1972.
For more information, contact NMU Political Science Department Head Carter Wilson at carwilso@nmu.edu.

The Knockabouts in Concert
2024-09-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Michigan
The Knockabouts in Concert
Monday, September 16, 2024, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Family, Adults, Seniors. Popular local folk band The Knockabouts celebrates Celtic music and songs with a concert sure to have you dancing in your seat. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Mural Unveiling at Marquette Senior High School
2024-09-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Michigan
Mural Unveiling
Marquette Senior High School is excited to announce the unveiling of a new mural designed by local artist Chelsea Monaghan. The unveiling will take place on September 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM, followed by the Board of Education meeting at 5:30 PM in the MSHS Library.
The mural highlights school spirit, featuring the Sentinel logo designed by Matt Sia and pictograms of iconic Marquette landmarks.
The artist, along with members of the school administration, will be present for a photo opportunity. Members of the media and the public are invited to attend the mural release, as well as the regularly scheduled board meeting.

Baraga - Mobile Mammorgraphy
2024-09-16 00:00 - 23:59 | KBIC Health System, 102 N. Superior Avenue, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Mobile mammography is coming to a location near you
A woman’s chance of developing breast cancer over the course of her lifetime is about one in eight. Breast cancer is most treatable and curable when it is detected early. That’s why the American College of Radiology urges you to get a mammogram every year once you reach 40 years old. Depending on your family history, your risks and your physician’s findings, mammography may be
recommended earlier or more frequently.
What to expect The Corewell Health Betty Ford Breast Care Services mobile mammography unit is a clinic on wheels that uses the most advanced technology. You will be welcomed in a comfortable registration and waiting area. After you have registered, use our private dressing room before receiving your mammogram. Our mobile unit provides the same high-quality service
as our many Corewell Health Breast Care locations.
Schedule an appointment Please call to schedule your appointment for:
Why choose Corewell Health Betty Ford Breast Care Services?
• A Breast Imaging Center of Excellence: Top five percent of U.S. breast centers.
• First with advanced imaging technologies: We were the first in Michigan to offer tomosynthesis
(3D screening mammography). Today, we offer 3D mammography at all Corewell Health Betty Ford
Breast Care Services locations and mobile mammography units.
• More specialists: Radiologists specialize in breast imaging and diagnostics.
• Exceptional convenience: Many locations plus our mobile mammography unit.
• Great connections: Corewell Health Cancer Center at Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion, your gateway to the breast cancer experts.
Detection starts with a mammogram. Schedule yours today:
For schedules and more information: spectrumhealth.org /mobileunit
Free mammograms will be available for uninsured or under-insured women. Call Amanda
at 906.353.4511 to see if you qualify.

Chassell - Let's Eat Community Meal
2024-09-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 42905 Wilson Memorial Drive, Chassell, Michigan, 49916
The Chassell Lions Club is the organization in charge of Let’s Eat Community Meal, and it will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chassell. The menu will be lasagna with all the trimmings. Service will be indoors and you’ll get a chance to chat with your friends and neighbors. (Take-outs are also available indoors.)

American Patchwork Quartet Performs at NMU
2024-09-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Michigan
The folk-jazz fusion group American Patchwork Quartet, which showcases the dynamic diversity of contemporary culture by reimagining timeless songs from America’s past, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Northern Michigan University’s Forest Roberts Theatre. The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at NMU is hosting the concert.
American Patchwork Quartet (APQ) is on a mission to reclaim the immigrant soul of American Roots Music. Led by multi-Grammy Award-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross and composed of three other acclaimed artists, the group binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication, country twang, West African hypnotics and East Asian ornamentation.
APQ’s sound is described as “a masterful confluence of tradition and innovation, transcending culture, politics and ideology.” To see videos of the group perform, visit their playlist on YouTube.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.tickets.nmu.edu. Advance prices are $20 for the general public and $10 for NMU students and those under 18. Prices at the door are $2 higher.

Lake Linden - Annual Spooktember
2024-09-14 18:00 | Lake Linden Campground, Lake Linden, Michigan, 49945
Come to the Lake Linden Campground for the annual Spooktember costume parade and contest! This Saturday, Sept. 14th, starting at 6pm, kids of all ages from 1 to 100 (and pets!) in costume can register to participate. At 7pm the parade will wind around the spooky campground. Impress the judges with your costume! Prizes will be awarded in several age groups (including a pet category!) so be creative. After the parade, Trick-or-Treat at all the campsites while waiting for the winners and even stay for the kids movie in the pavilion at 8pm!

Houghton - 2nd Annual Dry Oktoberfest Fundraiser
2024-09-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran Church, 1010 Madeleine Street, Houghton, Michigan, 49931
2nd Annual Dry Oktoberfest Fundraiser. Proceeds Benefit The Early Learning Center
September 14, 2024 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran Church, Houghton
Food – Music. German Brats, Hotdogs, Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, Pretzels, Apple Strudel and more! Polka Music performed by: The Enriettis and The World’s Most Dangerous Polka Band.
For Ticket Info: copperluth.org.
Adults: $25
Seniors (65+): $20
Kids (5-10): $5
Under 5: Free
