• Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson The Purposeful Warrior Reading

    Thursday, July 31, 2025.  6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.  Join us in welcoming Michigan Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson to PWPL.  Secretary Benson will read from her recently published memoir The Purposeful Warrior: Standing Up for What’s Right When the Stakes Are High, followed by a Q & A with moderator Elizabeth Peterson and a book signing. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

  • Chassell Heritage Center Summer Program

    Chassell Heritage Center 42373 N. Hancock Street, Chassell, Michigan

    July 31st – Rod Liimastainen – Documentary & Talk on the 20 Millionth Ford Model A   7pm – Chassell Heritage Center   Hear the intriguing history of the famous tour in 1931 of the 20 Millionth Ford Model A, its disappearance, reappearance and full restoration by Ford Co. in 2000.  This car will on display with a Ford Model T.

  • Houghton – Stuff the Bus

    The Salvation Army and CCAM are joining forces for a Stuff the Bus event this Friday & Saturday 9-5 p.m. at our Houghton Walmart. Help kids start strong by providing school backpacks and supplies.

  • Pelkie – Baraga County Fair Color Fun Run & Walk

    Grace Free Church Papin Road, Pelkie, Michigan

    Baraga County Fair Color Fun Run & Walk!   Saturday, August 2nd 2025 2 Mile Registration starts at 7am ~ Race starts at 8am Registration fee $20 ~ Ages 6 & Under Free Make a team or bring the family for some good memories!! Wear a white shirt, we will not have any available. Parking and registration at Grace Free Church in Pelkie, right next to Papin Rd. This event starts at the beginning of Papin Road, goes to Marshall Road and back If you would like to participate, but don’t feel like running or walking; reach out to be

  • Houghton – 5th Annual Verna Mize Triathlon

    Kestner Waterfront Park-City of Houghton 1100 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, Michigan

    5th Annual Verna Mize Triathlon Ray Kestner Waterfront Park, Houghton, MI   MUST PREREGISTER via phone, text or email before July 31 at 5:00pm.  Forms available at vernamizetriathlon.com   SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025 ~ 8:00 am   Races:  Main Mize:  8:01am  Swim 1/2 mi  Bike 8 mi (Helmets Mandatory)  Run 4 mi Mini Mize:  8:02am   Swim 1/4 mi  Bike 4 mi (Helmets Mandatory)  Run 2 mi Maxi Mize:  8:00am   Swim 1.5K     Bike 40K (Helmets Mandatory)   Run 10K Individual or team competition             Races open to all ages   ENTRY FEE:  $5.00 cash only for Main,

  • Houghton HS Alumni Assoc. Breakfast Fundraiser

    Houghton High School 1603 Gundlach Road, Houghton, Michigan

    The Houghton High School  Alumni Association will hold a Pancake & Sausage breakfast, on Saturday August 2nd, 2025, serving 8:30am – 11:30am, featuring Vollwerth’s sausage, traditional and blueberry pancakes, and Shelby’s Finnish pancakes, w fruit, and beverages, adults $10, reduced pricing for youth at the door. No cost for preschool children.   A Silent Pie & Gift Basket auction will also take place, people can place a bid on a variety of luscious  homemade pies baked and donated by alumni representing their class era.  The event is open to the public. Tickets are available in advance from Pancake Breakfast committee members and HHSAA officers.

  • Saturday Farmers Market

    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!

  • Ishpeming – 49th Annual Upper Peninsula Gem & Mineral Show

    Ishpeming Elks Club 597 Lakeshore Drive, Ishpeming, Michigan

    The Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club will be hosting its 49th Annual Gem and Mineral Show on Saturday, August 2 at the Ishpeming Elks Lodge. The largest one-day gem and mineral show in the Midwest is free to attend from 9:00am to 3:30pm with hourly door prizes on Saturday.   Dealers from around the Great Lakes will be in attendance with gem and mineral specimens, jewelry and other gem gift items. Children can enjoy digging for treasure in sand and finding the clues in our scavenger hunt.   The evening Crackerbarrel runs from 7pm-9pm featuring guest speaker Nathalie Brandes and a live auction

  • 49th Annual Upper Peninsula Gem and Mineral Show

    Saturday, August 2nd, 2025; 9:00am – 3:30pm EDT Ishpeming Elks Club (597 Lakeshore Drive, Ishpeming, Michigan) Free Admission and door prizes! Field trips Friday and Sunday! This is the club’s big annual event including dealers with all sorts of local and exotic gems, jewelry, fossils, displays and more. Aside from these we offer a silent auction, a kids table, and more including an after-show as well as field trips before and after the show! This is a big event with people who come from across Michigan and other states. We don’t expect a covid concern or any other issue, but

  • Echo Lake Hike

    Join us for a group hike on Saturday, August 2nd! Come hike with us through a beautiful hardwood forest and along an old logging road to a tall pine path on the south side of the Little Garlic River. The hike begins at the parking lot across from Echo Lake Road on CR550. (Note: we will initially meet at the Elliott Donnelly Trailhead to spot some vehicles.) A short walk up the road brings us to the NCT. After a brief hike up the ridge we will find ourselves on a level logging road. This hike is totally devoid of rocks.