• Community Blood Drive

    Chassell VFW 42103 Wilson Memorial Drive, Chassell, Michigan

    UP Health System Regional Blood Center COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE hosted by Chassell VFW Post 6507   Wednesday, May 20, from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Walk-Ins welcome Donate for a chance to win $50 in Keweenaw Cash donated by the Chassell VFW and Auxiliary. Contact 906-449-1450

  • PWPL Presents: Dinner & A Movie Block Busting Cinema: Superman

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

    Monday, May 20, 2026.  5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. Bring your dinner, sit down, and enjoy this rousing reinvention of the Man of Steel. Superman must save the world from the schemes of his arch nemesis, Lex Luthor, with the help of his superhero friends. Rated PG-13.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

  • May Downtown Connect Meeting

    Marquette Commons 112 S. Third St., Marquette, MI, United States

    Thursday, May 21 8:00 AM & 12:00 PM Marquette Commons This month, we’re introducing a second meeting option at noon at the Marquette Commons in addition to our regular morning gathering. The goal is simple: create more opportunity for downtown businesses to share feedback, help shape direction, and stay informed on the initiatives that affect our downtown. We’ll be talking through what to expect as we approach the summer tourism season in the face of rising gas prices, and we’ll share a final update on downtown wayfinding before installation begins later this summer. Downtown Connect is your opportunity to have

  • General Membership Meeting Of The Marquette Area Chapter Of The North Country Trail

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

    May 21,  Thursday, at 6 p.m.  in the Community Room (downstairs) at Peter White Public Library. The next general membership meeting of the Marquette Area Chapter of the North Country Trail will be May 21, Thursday, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room (downstairs) at Peter White Public Library.   Our presenter will be MAC Trail Crew Leader Michael Sekely. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to attend the NCTA Annual Celebration Conference? Michael will share photos and stories from the 2023 conference in New York/Vermont and the 2025 conference in North Dakota, along with highlights from hikes in

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

    The Mather 107 E Canda Street, Ishpeming, 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: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection

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

    Fridays, May (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) 2026.  Noon – 1:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library, Heritage Room.  In partnership with several area organizations, this hour-long event offers a safe space to pause, reflect, and build meaningful connections with others who are committed to cultivating kindness in our world. Each week, a different organization takes the lead, with experienced educators and leaders facilitating. This rotating format ensures diverse perspectives and practices while maintaining a shared commitment to the Charter for Compassion and the Circle of Trust principles.  For more information and to check on the status of the program, call

  • 1st Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Walk

    Pow Wow Grounds Baraga, Michigan

    1st Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Walk   May 22, 2026, from 2pm – 4pm Pow Wow Grounds, Baraga   This event will be a potluck.  Please bring a dish to pass and your feast bundle. Questions, please contact Jessica or Jade at 906-353-4595

  • Boat America Courses

    Baraga Township Hall 13919 State Hwy M-38, Baraga, Michigan

    Boat America – A Course on responsible boating   May 23, 2026 from 9:00 am to 5:00pm Baraga Township Hall, Baraga   Learn from the US Coast Guard Auxiliary   space is limited.  Registration closes on May 18, 2026. to Register call/Email:  906-524-5757 ext 4245 / michaell@kbic-nsn.gov

  • Locavore Festival

    Houghton Waterfront Pier Houghton, Michigan

    Houghton’s waterfront will come alive on Saturday, May 23 from 12 to 4 PM as the Locavore Festival returns to the Pier! Locavore celebrates the creativity, flavor, and talent of the Keweenaw. Nearly sixty vendors will line the waterfront with handmade goods, farm fresh products, small batch foods, and community organizations. This is all set to live music from Toni Saari and Matt Bradley. This year’s artist and maker lineup brings an especially vibrant mix of styles and specialties. Shoppers will find handmade clothing from Topaz’s Trinkets, UP inspired wood inlay pieces from Cedar Lake Workshop, and paintings and prints