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  • Young Authors: Adam Rex Presentation and Book Signing 

    Young Authors: Adam Rex Presentation and Book Signing  Tuesday May 6, 2025. 5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Young Authors presents Adam Rex! Members of the public are invited to this free event to meet author Adam Rex. There will be a presentation followed by a book signing. Want to read some of his books ahead of time? Use your library card to check one (or 2) out from the library! Snowbound Books will be on site selling Adam’s books for anyone interested in purchasing books for Adam to sign. No admission charge. For more information

  • Houghton – Copper Country Beekeeping Club Meeting

    Carnegie Museum 105 Huron Street, Houghton, MI, United States

    The Copper Country Beekeeping Club will meet on Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 pm at the Carnegie Museum in Houghton. Please use the lower level entrance. This month, we’ll be discussing beekeeping 101 and installing new bees! Buzz on by!

  • Hancock – Is It Really Recycled? Presentation

    Orpheum Theater 426 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan

    Is It Really Recycled? Hosted by: Copper Country Recycling Initiative (CCRI) Date & Time: May 7th | Doors open at 6:30 PM | Presentation begins at 7:00 PM Location: Orpheum Theater – 426 Quincy St Hancock, MI 49930 Event Description: Have you ever wondered what actually happens to your recyclables after they leave the curb? Join Copper Country Recycling Initiative (CCRI) for an eye-opening community presentation. The evening will kick off with CCRI Executive Director Jonathon Nagel, who will provide a brief overview of the current state of recycling in the Copper Country. Our featured speaker, Josh Wales, Materials Management

  • Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry

    -Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Taking place on Thursday, May 8. Food distribution will begin at 10:00am and continue while supplies last or until 11:30am. Food will be available for approximately 550 families. Due to changes with Feeding America West Michigan, proxy pickup will be limited. This will be a drive-thru event with directions given by parking lot attendants. Guests are asked to remain in their cars and have adequate space prepared in their trunk or back seat in advance to allow the distribution team

  • UPCM Second Thursday

    Join us for our Second Thursday Creativity Series at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum: “Let’s make a book!” Thursday, May 8, 2025 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Experience hands-on craft activities, music, and FREE Culver’s Frozen Custard. FREE to participate.

  • L’Anse – BCCC Bingo

    Whirl-I-Gig 15850 Whirl-I – Gig Road, L'Anse, MI, United States

    Baraga County Chamber of Commerce BINGO   Every Second Thursday of each month 6:00 pm – early bird 4:30p   Whirl-I-Gig, 15850 Whirl-I-Gig Road, L’Anse   Win Cash – Low Entry Fee  

  • The Marquette Regional History Center presents: 20th Annual Cemetery Walk: V.E. Day 80 Years

    The Marquette Regional History Center presents: 20th Annual Cemetery Walk: V.E. Day 80 Years Thursday, May 8, two tours: 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Park Cemetery Victory in Europe Day happened on this day 80 years ago. Honor our local WWII heroes as we recognize several who are buried at Park Cemetery, both military and civilian. At 1:00, enjoy a self-guided tour. At 6:00, there will be guided tour groups, or a seated version (bring your lawn chair). Rain date: May 15. Meet near the main gate off Seventh Street. $5 suggested donation.  For more info visit marquettehistory.org or

  • Marquette Poets Circle 

    Marquette Poets Circle  Thursday, May 8, 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.

  • “Off the Wall” Artist Reception

    On the Wall: a collection of photography from the Secret Society of the Finch. Photos they love and want to be seen off the screen. The Secret Society of the Finch is a Photography group founded by Dave Sargent and Kurt Babcock. They have been meeting monthly at Second Story Studio. There are around a dozen members in the group. Work ranges from wildlife and asto to fine art photography. April 10 – May 31 Friday, May 9 Reception 5pm-8pm Second Story Studio 118 W Washington St Suite B Open 2:00pm – 6:00pm Thursday- Saturday

  • Hancock – Finnish American Folk School Open House and Fundraiser

    The Skyline Commons 200 Michigan Street, Hancock, Michigan

    The Finnish American Folk School welcomes everyone to its first open house and fundraiser on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Taking place in the ground floor studios at Skyline Commons at 200 Michigan Street in Hancock, the open house will feature family-friendly weaving and pottery demonstrations, Mother’s Day gifts, silent auction, along with a rummage sale offering surplus equipment and a variety of craft supplies and books. “We’re very excited to welcome everyone into our studios to see what we do here and find out how to get involved,” said Folk School Director Clare Zuraw. “Whether you’re