Events

The Ishpeming Lions Club will host its second annual Fruit & Nut Tree Giveaway and Planting Demonstration on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Partridge Creek Community Farm Site located at 550 Cleveland Avenue in Ishpeming, Michigan. The free community event will provide Ishpeming residents the opportunity to take home and plant up to three fruit or nut trees after participating in a hands-on planting demonstration and educational session. Organizers will also provide attendees with materials to help protect and nourish their new sapling trees. A total of 120 trees will be available during the

Saturday, May 16, 2026,  from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.  at the Partridge Creek Community Farm The Ishpeming Lions Club will host its second annual Fruit & Nut Tree Giveaway and Planting Demonstration on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Partridge Creek Community Farm Site located at 550 Cleveland Avenue in Ishpeming, Michigan.  The free community event will provide Ishpeming residents the opportunity to take home and plant up to three fruit or nut trees after participating in a hands-on planting demonstration and educational session. Organizers will also provide attendees with materials to help protect and

Step Right Up for the Greatest Show in Marquette County: U.P. Hospice Foundation Unveils ‘A Night Under the Big Top’ presented by Dancing with our Stars Marquette County Style! After ten unforgettable years of dancing, fundraising, and community spirit, the beloved event is evolving! This year’s production transforms the stage into a whimsical, high-energy circus-inspired celebration packed with excitement, creativity, and show-stopping performances- all in support of compassionate Hospice care throughout our community. Under the glow of the big top, local celebrity groups will team up with talented Marquette dance professionals to deliver unforgettable performances that go far beyond traditional

Monday, May 18, 2026.  6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.,  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. In this new programming series, seasoned published authors of various genres lead participants through writing exercises and workshops to hone their writerly talents. May’s Writer: Kathleen Heideman. An award-winning poet and environmental advocate, Heideman uses language to explore the fragile state of the human condition through creative written and artistic expressions. Space is limited to 15 participants, so register early.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

Tuesdays, May (5, 12, 19, 26) 2026.  6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer a weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation program. The sessions begin at 6:00 pm followed by a period of fellowship. Dr. Debra Smith, a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and psychologist, will deliver brief talks exploring various aspects of meditation and its impact on our lives. These talks will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, while longer meditation sessions are scheduled for the remaining Tuesdays. All individuals, regardless of skill level or spiritual affiliation, are

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.