L’Anse – Blood Drive
L’Anse Methodist Church 304 North Main Street, L'Anse, MI, United StatesBlood drive Friday, May 16th 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. L’Anse Methodist Church 304 N. Main St., just up the hill from Pat’s No appointment needed, just drop in.
Blood drive Friday, May 16th 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. L’Anse Methodist Church 304 N. Main St., just up the hill from Pat’s No appointment needed, just drop in.
Blood Drive Friday, May 16th 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. L’Anse Methodist Church Walk-ins are welcome! Blood is badly needed to supply our Upper Peninsula hospitals!
Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin by Dianne Nora, winner of the Panowski Playwriting Award. With the former USSR as its backdrop, the dark comedy revolves around two men—loosely inspired by real figures—who bear such a strong resemblance to Stalin that they are forced into dangerous service as political decoys to thwart his enemies and alleviate fears for his safety. Performances are scheduled at 7:30 pm. Thursday, May 15, through Saturday, May 17, in NMU’s Panowski Black Box Theatre. According to her website, Nora has assisted her mentor, the playwright and actor Tracy Letts,
What makes The Big Bay Relay different from any other relay? It is the Upper Peninsula’s most esteemed and historic race relay event. Join the Noquemanon Trail Network in celebrating the 47 th annual Big Bay Relay kicking off at the Kaufman Sports Complex Saturday, May 17 th 2025! The relay welcomes runners of all levels and we cannot wait to see what creative team names our runners come up with for the 2025 race! Teams are composed of five runners for adults and up to seven for youth teams. The relay spans the twenty-six mile stretch of Marquette’s historic
Litter Pick-up Event Interested in picking up litter in the Village of L’Anse to help make our world a better place? Meet at 9 a.m. at Meadowbrook Arena on Saturday to pick up free bags and to organize. Pick up at your convenience this weekend (May 17th & May 18th) within the Village limits. Questions? Contact Sally at (906) 524-2420
Downtown Farmers Market Saturdays, May 17, 9 am – 1 pm Returning this month, the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market kicks off its 2025 season where it will offer fresh produce, meat, art, and much more to the 2,000+ visitors this weekly event brings to the downtown. Reminder that the Wednesday Night Market will be returning to the 100 block of W. Washington in June.
Community Garden Volunteer Day Partridge Creek Farm is calling on community members to help with a major revitalization of its Community Garden located in downtown Ishpeming. The event includes essential site prep and upgrades to benefit local families who grow their own food in the garden. Learn more at PartridgeCreekFarm.org/events. When: Saturday, May 17, 2025 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Volunteers are welcome to join and leave as needed, they are not required to stay for the entirety of the volunteer day. Where: Partridge Creek Community Garden 301 E Euclid St, Ishpeming, MI Who: Volunteers ages 16+ welcome to join No experience
Community members are invited to join Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds at the Family Fun Fair and Resource Fair on Saturday, May 17 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Calumet Colosseum. Both events are open to the public and free to attend. The Family Fun Fair, put on by Copper Shores Outreach & Education, will feature games and activities, free food and door prizes for all ages. People are encouraged to take part in this wonderful opportunity to come together and connect with their kids and loved ones, both as families
Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin by Dianne Nora, winner of the Panowski Playwriting Award. With the former USSR as its backdrop, the dark comedy revolves around two men—loosely inspired by real figures—who bear such a strong resemblance to Stalin that they are forced into dangerous service as political decoys to thwart his enemies and alleviate fears for his safety. Performances are scheduled at 7:30 pm. Thursday, May 15, through Saturday, May 17, in NMU’s Panowski Black Box Theatre. According to her website, Nora has assisted her mentor, the playwright and actor Tracy Letts,
Youth Sailing Lessons Offered this Summer The Marquette Junior Yacht Club will again offer youth sailing lessons this summer to the public. The program will provide the basic fundamentals of sailing for beginner ages 8-17 and expanded skill training for returning intermediate sailors. Instruction takes place both on and off the water by certified sailing instructors at the Marquette Yacht Club location, E Main Street, Marquette. Students will convene daily at the MJYC boathouse space generously donated by the Marquette Fish Producers. The 2025 schedule is as follows: July 7 – July 11, July 14 – July 18,