Monday, May 11, 2026, 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Toothless in Michigan, a music and storytelling performance about loss and recovery by musician/poet/filmmaker Ronnie Ferguson. The evening will include a special opening act. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
Our May Monthly Meeting will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on Monday 5/11/2026. For virtual attendance, we now have ZOOM available. If you would like to attend virtually, please email me at this address and I will get you the connection information. If you are in the area, please stop in for the meeting! We’d love to see you there! Our future Meetings & Events are listed below and can also be found on our website (www.mi-trale.org) under the CLUB STUFF tab, Calendar option. 2026 Club Meeting Schedule Meeting time & location: 7:pm Eastern, in person at Stannard Township Hall, 14927
Tuesday, May 12, 2026. 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. A book group for readers, who love to cook. With a focus on food-themed literature, the group explores a variety of books from cookbooks to culinary memoirs. Participants can enjoy tasty treats inspired by the book of the month while sharing their thoughts and connecting with others who share their passion for both literature and food. This month’s book is Ruffage, Grist, or Pulp by Abra Berens. No admission charge. For more information call 906-226-4303 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
Tuesday, May 12, 2026. 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. In celebration of National Mental Health Awareness Month, join singer/songwriter/performer Phil Lynch for an evening of music from his new album Growing, Older. Guaranteed to touch your heart and tickle your funny bone. This event will also be livestreamed. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors. In partnership with Michigan Humanities, Peter White Public Library hosts the Great Michigan Read! Join us for an evening with Curtis Chin, author of Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with an opening reception featuring light cuisine from the Rice Paddy. At 6:30 p.m., former WLUC TV 6 personality Elizabeth Peterson sits down for a moderated conversation with Curtis Chin. Books will be available for sale from Snowbound Books. This is a ticketed
The next meeting of the Baraga County Fair will be held this Wednesday, May 13th, at 6:00 PM in the Main Hall. The board is hard at work with big dreams for this year’s fair, but they need an outpouring of community support to bring these visions to fruition. They are currently looking for volunteers and have a few committee director positions still available for those looking to take on a leadership role. Attendees can enjoy snacks and coffee while they share their ideas. Parents are encouraged to attend, as there will be a designated play area for children available. With the fair only 88 days away,
The Marquette County Planning Division is hosting a series of Map the Future events across the county to gather community input, providing an opportunity to guide the Division’s update of the Marquette County 2040 Master Plan at four regional meetings. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting in their region. At each event, attendees can expect to hear from county planners on local demographics and trends, learn about related planning processes underway, including Materials Management and Hazard Mitigation, and connect with fellow community members. Participants will also be invited to share their thoughts on key topics including Economy, Health and
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage 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.
teeing off at 11:00 a.m. Greywalls Golf Course Join us for the 26th Annual LSCP Golf Outing! Join us on Thursday, June 4, at Greywalls Golf Course for a scramble featuring foursomes teeing off at 11:00 a.m. Registration includes greens fees, shared golf cart, range balls, lunch, post-golf social hour with hors-d’oeuvres, drink tickets, various golf contests and lots of networking! Register Save time at check-in and grab your Golden Ticket with your online registration. Your Golden Ticket gets you in on all the fun for one easy purchase: Chance to win a $250 cash prize Mulligan Drive, Approach Shot,