Wednesday, September 2, 2026. 11:00-12:00 p.m. & 5:00-6:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Circulation Lobby. Stop by the Library to chat with Library Director Andrea Ingmire. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.
Let’s learn about MUSHROOMS – Learn about local mushrooms with mushroom expert Angie! Baraga county residents are invited to Join us for a two-day mushroom education event to learn about identifying, harvesting, and enjoying local wild mushrooms. Day 1 – Classroom day, September 2, 2026 – Ojibwa Senior Citizens Center – Will learn about mushroom identification, harvesting safety, and nutritional benefits! Day 2 – Guided field hunt, September 3, 2026 – Location TBD – Join Angie to explore local forests and practice identifying mushrooms. Attend either session or join for both! Registration required. Limited seats available! Both
When: Wednesday, September 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Marquette Charter Township Community Center, 1000 Commerce Drive. The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will hold its next general membership meeting on Wednesday, September 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Social time begins at 6:15 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Marquette Charter Township Community Center, 1000 Commerce Drive. This meeting will feature a presentation on “Election Security in Marquette County” by Linda Talsma, Marquette County Clerk and Kyle Whitney, Marquette City Clerk. The presentation begins after the business meeting. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political
Tuesdays & Thursdays September (1,3), 2026. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Lower Level Lobby. PWPL is once again partnering with Feeding America West Michigan in the Gather2Grow summer meals program and will serve as a pickup site for shelf stable meals. Available at no cost to all youth (18 and under) and disabled adults up to age 26. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
Thursdays, August 13 through September 17, 2026, from 1:30-3:00 pm EST, Ishpeming Senior Center, 121 Greenwood Street, Ishpeming. Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week in-person workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, August 13 through September 17, 2026, from 1:30-3:00 pm EST, at the Ishpeming Senior Center, 121 Greenwood Street, Ishpeming. Research studies find high rates of depression and anxiety among caregivers and increased vulnerability to health problems. Caregivers frequently cite restriction of personal activities and social life as problems. In addition, caregivers often feel a lack of control over events and a
2026 L’Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule Thursday Nights at 7:00 pm Sept 3 Black Pearl – Smooth Jazz/Rock/Country Sept 10 Tapestry String Band – Roots, Country, Bluegrass Bad weather concerts will be at the L’Anse Area School Cafeteria – 201 N 4th Street
Tuesdays, September (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fridays, September (4, 11, 18, 25) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation programs. Sessions will include a combination of talks, seated meditation, and movement practices. All individuals, regardless of previous experience or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend. For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.
Marquette Marathon Saturday, Sept. 5
Date: September 5, 2026 The Marquette Marathon is run on a point-to-point course through beautiful Marquette County, located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The start is in the heart of the small iron mining town, Ishpeming, which means “heaven” in Ojibwa. The course then follows the Iron Ore Heritage Trail down into Marquette. The Marquette Marathon will finish at the Superior Dome. The Marquette Marathon has a history dating back to the late 1970’s. The course has changed a few times over the years, with the race now finishing at the Superior Dome. 7:30 AM start. The Marquette Half Marathon has
Saturday Morning Farmers Market Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm