The Marquette County Board Of Commissioners Has Scheduled Budget Work Sessions September 15, 16, & 17 2025 At 1:00 P.M. To Be Held In Room 231 Of The Henry A. Skewis Courthouse Annex, Marquette, Mi
Mission Statement: With an exemplary staff and rigorous curriculum, our mission is to maximize the academic potential of every child. (Adopted 1/28/2013) Marquette Area Public Schools BOARD OF EDUCATION 1201 W. Fair Avenue Marquette, MI 49855 Telephone 906-225-4200 WEBSITE www.mapsnet.org Regular Meeting Monday, September 15, 2025, 5:30 PM Marquette Senior High School Library 1203 West Fair Ave Marquette, MI 49855 This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during one (1) period
Monday, September 15, 2025 First Economic Club Dinner for the 2025-2026 Season Holiday Inn of Marquette (1951 Us 41 West, Marquette MI.) Guest Speaker Todd Poquette, 906 Adventure Team Social Hour – 5:30 p.m. Dinner – 6:30 p.m. Speaker – 7:30 p.m. Please make reservations at marquetteeconomicclub.org or call 906-315-2155 and leave a message by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before. The cost is $75 per person for non-members and guests. The September 15 dinner is sponsored by Range Bank.
Monday, September 15, 2025. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. In this new programming series, award-winning lyric essayist and poet Matthew Gavin Frank-author of Flight of the Diamond Smugglers, Preparing the Ghost, and Submersed-will guide participants through the art of writing with curiosity and boldness. 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 and Thursdays, September 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Need help with the settings on your phone? Want to download the downtown parking app? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want them to with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and librarian. Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule your 30-minute session. Please charge your electronic device before each session, and bring passwords with you. No fees.
Dads and father-figures are invited to participate in a night of connection, celebration, and conversation. The Keweenaw Family Resource Center is hosting a Dad Café on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 5:30pm to 7:00 pm at the Tree House Family Resources Office located at the Trinity Episcopal Church at 205 E. Montezuma Ave, Houghton. The café theme will be Dads: Everyday Heroes. A Dad Café is a fun and engaging opportunity for Dads and father-figures to connect with each other. There will be conversations surrounding parenting topics that connect to different protective factors. The protective factors increase the likelihood of
Tuesdays, September (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 2025. 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,
Northern Michigan University’s student organization Platform Personalities will host An Evening with Rachel Dratch at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the Northern Center Grand Ballroom. She is best known for her seven-year run on Saturday Night Live from 1999-2006. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free for NMU students with ID and $5 for the general public. Tickets are available at nmu.universitytickets.com. On Saturday Night Live, Dratch created iconic characters including Debbie Downer and Boston teen Denise. Her sharp wit and comedic timing made her a fan favorite on the show and opened the door to an
Grab your running shoes, your best friend, or even a costume, and come join us for the 18th Annual Great Lakes Recovery Center’s Foundation 2025 Run for Recovery presented by TruNorth Federal Credit Union. This year, there are two opportunities to take part in this fantastic event. September 10th at the NMU Superior Dome in Marquette, MI, and September 17th at the LSSU Norris Center in Sault Ste. Marie to coincide with National Recovery Month. Registration is available at Run Sign Up, and the cost is just $35 per runner. Team discounts available for groups of 5 or more. All
Wednesdays, September (10, 17, 24) 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult. Older siblings are welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.