Join us for our Second Thursday Creativity Series at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum: “The Big Read” Thursday, March 13, 2025 Cloverland in Concert In cahoots with the Peter White Public Library Explore words and music at the Children’s Museum. Come to play, listen, write, and tell your story. Experience hands-on craft activities, music, seed planting, and FREE Culver’s Frozen Custard. FREE to participate.
NEA Big Read: Marquette Poets Circle Thursday, March 13, 2025, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Join local poets, writers, and poetry enthusiasts for an evening of poetry. Starting at 6:30 p.m., participants gather to workshop their current work, followed by an Open Mic at 7:15 p.m. New and experienced poets are welcome for either or both events. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
NEA Big Read Docu Cinema: Very Semi-Serious Friday, March 14, 2025, 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library, Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. This documentary features Roz Chast and explores the genius of The New Yorker single-panel cartoon. Following the film, there will be a discussion of the humor of Roz Chast in Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
Knights of Columbus 2934 is having a Fish Fry every Friday during Lent Fish Fry Dates : March 14th, March 21st, March 28th, April 4th and April 11th at St. Ann’s Church Hall, Baraga from 4:30p to 6:30p Serving: Fried and/or Baked Cod, French Fries and/or Potato Wedges, Macaroni & Cheese, Coleslaw and Dessert Cost: Adults – $15.00 – Children 5-12 $6.00 and Under 5 Free
“What’s the Rush?” Video Presentation A special video presentation featuring Doug Tallamy, a leading voice in the natural landscaping movement, begins at 6 p.m. Friday, March 14, at the Michigan Tech Forestry Building. He will discuss how small changes in your yard can have a huge impact on biodiversity. By creating native habitat, you can help restore nature while experiencing the joy and fulfillment of connecting with the world around you. The presentation includes practical steps to create habitat and support wildlife and a live Q&A with local experts to answer your native planting questions. Free handouts with the best native trees and plants for your
The Beijing Guitar duo, composed of Meng Su and Yameng Wang, will follow a 12-city U.S. tour with a performance at Northern Michigan University as part of the Siril Concert Series. The event is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 14. The guitarists will also deliver two free events the same day: a music appreciation presentation at 11 a.m., and a masterclass at 1 p.m. All will be held in Reynolds Recital Hall. Admission is $12 for general admission and free for NMU students and youth 18 and under. Tickets are available at nmu.universitytickets.com. Praised by the distinguished Classical Guitar Magazine as “having the star potential
Loaded Baked Potato Luncheon at Calumet United Methodist Church Everyone is invited to enjoy loaded baked potatoes with all the fixings on Saturday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Calumet United Methodist Church. Lunch includes dessert and coleslaw, and takeout is available. Cost is $10. The church is located at 57235 Calumet Ave.
Nature Prayer Service Sunday, March 16 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew * The Chapel of St. Matthew is in Hancock, MI on the former campus of Finlandia University. The Nature Prayer Services are opportunities to connect with God, nature, and each other in a relaxed setting. Each service has a leader who will guide the service with prayers, readings, and reflection. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.
UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event. Nature Prayer Service Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew * The Chapel of St. Matthew is in Hancock, MI on the former campus of Finlandia University. Lanni Lantto from UP Wild (Marquette) will be leading the Nature Prayer Service. The Nature Prayer Services are opportunities to connect with God, nature, and each other in a relaxed setting. Each service has a leader who will guide the service with prayers, readings, and reflection. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.
March 16th (at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chassell) from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. The menu will be spaghetti with all the trimmings including fruit. Please tell all your friends and neighbors about it if you get a chance. Meals will be served inside and take outs are also available. We encourage eating inside in Fellowship Hall so that you can meet your neighbors and other community members.