• Gay VFD Auxiliary Spring Festival Craft Show

    Gay Community Hall 8878 Second Street, Gay, Michigan

    Join the Gay VFD Auxiliary Spring Festival Craft Show, Saturday, May 2 from 10am- 3pm at the Gay Community Hall.  We have a great line-up of crafters for this show. Due to overwhelming response of the community, we are expanding the show to include vendor tables inside as well as outside along with East Fork Pasty and the Bagel Bus.  Inside we will have a bake sale with cold beverages and coffee. Mark your calendars to join us!  Come join in the fun and pick up a gift for Mother’s Day or any other special occasion.  If you have any

  • PWPL Presents: Local Author & Illustrator Visit – “There’s Gnome Place Like Marquette”

    Peter White Public Library 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI

    Saturday May 2, 2026.  11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  Peter White Public Library Great Room.  Families with youth of all ages are invited to a special meet & greet with local author & illustrator Mary Anne Welch & Meghan Bjork. Their new picture book “There’s Gnome Place like Marquette” follows the Marquette adventures of a little gnome who wonders what it would be like to wander. Kids will be thrilled to recognize familiar features of Marquette as they follow the little gnome throughout the story! At the event Mary Anne and Meghan will read their story and answer questions. Kids

  • Keweenaw Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner

    Mohawk School Mohawk, Michigan

    Keweenaw Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser!   Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 11am – 2pm Mohawk School, 110 Stanton Avenue, Mohawk $12 per dinner ~ Featuring Sauce by Mariner North   Enjoy Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Cole slaw, and Baked Goods Dine-In with Carry-Out Available Tickets available from any Lions Member.  Call to order tickets:  Marty & Syd 289-4306 or Brian 370-1454 100% of proceeds got to local charities

  • PWPL Presents: May the 4th be With You – Star Wars Day

    Peter White Public Library 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI

    Monday May 4, 2026. 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Lower Level. Celebrate Star Wars day at the library! For families with youth of all ages. Calling all storm troopers, rebel fighters and jedi! Drop in for a craft, sensory play, Star Wars scavenger hunt and dress as your favorite character and take photos at the Star Wars Pop Up Photo Op. The film “A New Hope” will begin at 4:30pm with provided popcorn and a seated Star Wars craft in the Community Room. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No admission charge. For more information

  • PWPL Presents: May the 4th be With You – Star Wars Day

    Peter White Public Library 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI

    Monday May 4, 2026.  4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Lower Level.  Celebrate Star Wars day at the library! For families with youth of all ages. Calling all storm troopers, rebel fighters and jedi! Drop in for a craft, sensory play, Star Wars scavenger hunt and dress as your favorite character and take photos at the Star Wars Pop Up Photo Op. The film “A New Hope” will begin at 4:30pm with provided popcorn and a seated Star Wars craft in the Community Room. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.  No

  • Marquette County Invites Residents to Shape the Future at Community Events (Champion)

    Jerzi’s 41 9965 US-41, Champion, MI, United States

    The Marquette County Planning Division is hosting a series of Map the Future events across the county to gather community input, providing an opportunity to guide the Division’s update of the Marquette County 2040 Master Plan at four regional meetings. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting in their region. At each event, attendees can expect to hear from county planners on local demographics and trends, learn about related planning processes underway, including Materials Management and Hazard Mitigation, and connect with fellow community members. Participants will also be invited to share their thoughts on key topics including Economy, Health and

  • PWPL Presents: Craft Magic Series: Punch Needle Magic with Lydia Taylor

    Peter White Public Library 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI

    Monday, May 4, 2026,  6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.  Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Join fiber artist Lydia Taylor for a Beginner Punch Needle Workshop. Learn basic punch needle skills and leave with your very own handmade punch needle project. Starter kits provided. Space is limited to ten participants, so register early.  No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

  • PWPL Presents: Books & Banter Book Group

    Peter White Public Library 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI

    Wednesday, May 5, 2026.  10:00 – 11:00 AM.  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 BROKEN COUNTRY by Leslie Hall. 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 pwpl.info with questions.