Wednesday Night Market
2025-08-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-13 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Michigan
The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market will be turning the 100 block of W. Washington St. into a festive Night Market where you will find over 60 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by every Wednesday night from 5 pm – 8 pm to enjoy local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!

Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library Summer Events: Emily Weddle: Drop-In & Draw Club
2025-08-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Michigan
On Thursday, August 7th at 1pm, local artist Emily Weddle will be at the library to lead a class for adults and teens on “Drawing What You See,” featuring observational drawing tips and techniques!
All supplies will be provided.
Located in the Ray Leverton Community Room.

Houghton - Money Talks for Young Adults
2025-08-07 15:30 - 16:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Money Talks for Young Adults

August 7th and 14th
3:30 – 4:30pm
Portage Lake District Library

Real Talk. Real Tools. Real life.

Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library Summer Events: Walloon Writers Review
2025-08-07 16:00 | Michigan
August 7th at 4pm, the library will be hosting a live reading with writers and artists featured in the ninth edition of the Walloon Writers Review, a literary magazine inspired by the Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan. This publication is a beautiful collection of poetry, short stories, and nature photography.
Artists that will be present are Kate Allore, Milton Bates, Susan Boback, Patty Durell, Lisa Fosmo, Stephen Hooper, Elizabeth Kerlikowske, Ellen Lord, & Elizabeth J. Bates.

Houghton - A Free Discussion on: Pregnancy and Infant Loss
2025-08-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Omega House Grief Awareness & Education Alliance presents

A Free discussion focused on: Pregnancy and infant loss – Available to Everyone Regardless of Gender

Portage Lake District Library
Thursday, August 7, 2024 from 5:30 – 7:30pm

Chassell Heritage Center Summer Program
2025-08-07 19:00 | Chassell Heritage Center, 42373 N. Hancock Street, Chassell, Michigan, 49916
August 7th – Keith Meyers – Travelling Finland exploring Finnish heritage and culture.

7pm – Chassell Heritage Center

Hear about 18 action packed days in Finland this winter exploring Keith’s Finnish heritage along with his wife Julie, including cross-country skiing, hiking and museums from Helsinki to the Arctic Circle.

Lasers on the Ore Dock
2025-08-07 21:30 - 2025-08-09 23:00 | Michigan
Catch the dazzling display light up the night sky and the Lower Harbor Ore Dock from Mattson Lower Harbor Park each month in 2025. Sit back and enjoy the show from your vehicle or take a stroll along Lake Superior while marveling at this unique opportunity in Marquette, MI!
Starting 20 minutes after sunset.
Presented by: Fresh Coast Light Lab & Travel Marquette

Camp STAR Offers Free Grief Support Weekend for Children and Teens
2025-08-08 00:00 - 2025-08-10 23:59 | Michigan
Marquette County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Negaunee Post is promoting and supporting Camp STAR, a free, weekend-long grief camp that provides a safe, supportive, and healing environment for children and teens ages 8 to 17 who have experienced the loss of a parent, sibling, friend, or loved one.
Camp STAR 2025 will take place from Friday, August 8 through Sunday, August 10 and is hosted by STAR Children’s Bereavement Services. The camp offers a unique blend of traditional outdoor fun and meaningful grief education, helping young people process loss in healthy and constructive ways. Spots are still available for those interested in attending.
The camp is primarily organized by MSP Negaunee Post Secretary Ashley Hernandez, who took over Camp STAR leadership in early 2022, shortly after her own personal experience with grief in 2021.
“Managing and volunteering at Camp STAR was a huge step in my own healing process by being able to educate myself on grief and help others when they need it the most, especially children,” said Hernandez. “I have loved every minute of it and foresee many years of grief service in my future.”
Outside of work at the MSP, Hernandez facilitates all programs for STAR Children’s Bereavement Services, with help from board members, interns, and volunteers. Other members of the MSP also volunteer at the camp as possible, providing support and mentorship throughout the weekend.
What to Expect at Camp STAR
Camp STAR offers a supportive weekend for children ages 8-17 who have experienced the death of a parent, friend, or loved one. The weekend long camp combines traditional, fun, camp activities with grief education and emotional support.
Camp STAR takes place at Bay Cliff Health Camp in Big Bay, MI. It is a two-night overnight camp running from Friday to Sunday. Campers stay on-site and enjoy delicious family-style meals provided by Bay Cliff.
All camp activities are facilitated by caring, trained professionals, and volunteers. Each camper is assigned a Camp Buddy, who is a specially trained mentor that provides one-on-one companionship throughout the weekend. Camp Buddies are young adults ages 18 to 25.
Through the activities and buddy relationship, the children learn skills to share and remember the person that was lost.
Benefits of Attending
Camp STAR offers a supportive space where children experience feeling accepted and not alone, having fun without guilt, and exploring emotions while growing and learning healthy coping skills.
Camp Cost
Camp STAR is completely free for all participants. Everything is 100% free for campers to attend. Campers only need to bring personal essential items. Bedding, snacks, meals, and more are all provided.
Who Can Attend
Children and teens ages 8-17 from across the entire state of Michigan and surrounding areas are welcome to attend.
Deadline to Register
The original registration deadline was July 31st, but Camp STAR is extending the deadline to August 3rd for camper applications.
For more information about Camp STAR 2025 or to register a child, please visit https://starcbs.org/summer-camp/ .
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For more information or if people have questions, they can reach out to Camp STAR by emailing upcampstar@gmail.com or call/text 906-250-2489.
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Media Contact:
Lt. Ben Eckola, MSP Eighth District Public Information Officer
Email: eckolab@michigan.gov Telephone: 989-370-8525

Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library Summer Events: CD Scratch Art for Teens
2025-08-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Michigan
Friday, August 8th at 1pm, there will be a craft for teens where they will create shiny scratch art with recycled CDs, wood stylus tools, and their imagination.
Ages 13+

Honor Credit Union Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic is seeking volunteers
2025-08-09 00:00 - 23:59 | Michigan
August is just around the corner, which means last minute logistics are underway for the 26th Annual Honor Credit Union Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic to be held on Saturday, August 9. Last year’s race was a huge success, thanks in part to all of the volunteers who so generously gave their time and talents to a wonderful community event. If there is any way you could help us get some last minute volunteers we would be so grateful! Below are some examples of what we need volunteers for.
Help us to continue this tradition of outstanding community involvement. Volunteers are needed for every aspect of the race, from registration the night before to the awards ceremony immediately following.

Friday Night Registration from 6-9:30 pm at Lakeview Arena
Saturday Road Crossing, various positions 9-12 and 12-3
Saturday Race Starts
Saturday Youth Race 3pm-6pm
Saturday Race Clean-Up 4pm-6pm
Saturday Information Booth 9am-4pm
Saturday Awards 6pm-10pm
Saturday Race Receipts 11am-6pm
Saturday Registration 7am-9am

If you are able to volunteer, please log onto Yooper United at https://www.yoopersunited.com/ore-to-shore-2025/ or contact the Ore to Shore at oretoshore@gmail.com or call 906-869-4054 to express your interest. Someone from the race committee will be in touch to assign and confirm volunteer responsibilities.
Two hours or more of volunteering and you will receive a great Ore to Shore t-shirt. Encourage friends, family and neighbors to volunteer and make this year’s Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic a total community experience!
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Ore to Shore
2025-08-09 00:00 - 23:59 | Michigan
On August 9th, the 26th Annual Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic in Marquette County, Michigan makes its return! As the state’s largest point-to-point, mass start mountain bike race, this exciting event draws thousands of riders and spectators to the area. From rugged trails to incredible views, it’s an unforgettable day of outdoor adventure.

Ontonagon - Courtney Lake Horse Camp and Ride
2025-08-09 00:00 - 23:59 | Michigan
Courtney Lake Horse Camp and Ride
August 9, 2025

ride with MI-TRALE equestrians members on the beautiful Courtney Lake Trails and Campground. The 14 miles of mostly sandy trails takes you through a diverse forest landscape, around and near two lakes and across the Firesteel River.

Six of the 21 campsites are set up for horses with corrals. Campsites are on a first come first serve basis and you pay at the campground. There are dispersed campsites options nearby, as well as parking areas for day-use visitors.

Your are about 4 miles from the Bill Nicholls Multi-use Trail that takes you about 100 feet high on the “Three Trestle” over another portion of the Firesteel River.

Check out, mi-trale.org. On the horse page, you will find the equestrian trail map and other suggested places to ride in the area. Other areas are not mapped or marked, but are easily accessible. Additional information on camping may be found at fs.usda.gov/ottawa.

Saturday Farmers Market
2025-08-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Michigan
At the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market, you will find over 70 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by the Marquette Commons every Saturday from 9 am – 1 pm to enjoy local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!

Hancock - Western U.P. Housing Summit
2025-08-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Finnish American Heritage Center, 435 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michgian, 49930
Western U.P. Housing Summit hosted by WUPPDR

Tuesday, August 12th from 10am – 5pm
Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, MI

Tickets are free, Contact 906-482-7205

Join us to:
Hear from housing experts who will demystify grant programs
Celebrate local housing wins
Explore the future of home energy in the Western U.P.
Network with fellow housing advocates and stakeholders

Let's read, reflect, and reconnect with nature together. (Part 1)
2025-08-12 16:30 | Seney NWR Temporary Visitor Center, 1986 River Rd, Germfask, MI, 49836, United States
Seney National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and the Friends of Seney National Wildlife Refuge invite you to participate in a series of Community Read events featuring the transformative book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants ! This enlightening work by Robin Wall Kimmerer weaves together narratives that seek to heal our bond with the natural world. As we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Refuge, this initiative seeks to deepen our commitment to protecting lands, waters, and wildlife.

Part 1 – August 12, 2025. 4:30PM.
Seney NWR Temporary Visitor Center
The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World
This discussion will act as a warm-up to Kimmerer’s community read lecture and can be a short introduction to her work and field of thought. The Serviceberry is Robin’s most recent book, and Grace Verciglio – Seasonal Park Ranger at Seney NWR – will be sharing her thoughts and perspectives about this work. As an ecology and conservation student at The University of Vermont, Grace has been frequently exposed to Robin’s works during her classes. This is an opportunity to hear a perspective from a new generation in the ecological profession. The Serviceberry is a short book; consider reading it ahead of this program to share your own perspective.

Part 2 – August 22, 2025 3:50 PM
Erickson Center for the Arts
Part 3 – September 25, 2025 5:00PM
Papermill Books, Manistique MI

Marquette DDA to Host Public Open House on Downtown Wayfinding and Signage System
2025-08-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St., Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
The Marquette Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will host a Public Open House on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. to solicit community feedback on the development of a comprehensive downtown wayfinding and signage system. The event will take place at the Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St. and is open to all members of the public.

The DDA has engaged Corbin Design (www.corbindesign.com), a nationally recognized leader in wayfinding planning and design, to create a system that will enhance navigation throughout the downtown district. Wayfinding-defined by Corbin Design as “direction for people in motion”-includes both physical and digital tools to assist residents and visitors in locating destinations and experiencing all the community has to offer.

“As Downtown Marquette continues to grow, effective wayfinding will play a crucial role in ensuring that visitors and residents can easily navigate the area by car, bicycle, or on foot,” said Tara Laase-McKinney, Marquette DDA Executive Director. “A cohesive and intuitive signage system will not only improve the flow of movement but also highlight our vibrant dining, shopping, cultural, and entertainment options.”

Attendees will have the opportunity to share feedback on existing signage, identify navigational challenges, and suggest enhancements. This input will directly inform the design process, ensuring the final system reflects the needs and character of the Marquette community.
For additional information, please visit www.downtownmarquette.org or contact the Marquette Downtown Development Authority at (906) 228‑9475.

Baraga - FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula
2025-08-12 19:00 | Baragaland Senior Citizen’s Center, 6 N. Main Street, L'Anse, Michigan, 49946
FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula – FREE

August 12th at 7pm
Baraga, KBIC Senior Center, 208 Main Street, Baraga, Mi

August 13th at 5pm
Lac Vieux Desert, Boys & Girls Club, E23975 Pow Wow Trail, Watersmeet, MI

Adventure, Conservation, Inspiration.
Featuring a curated collection of documentary films from the Midwest’s premier adventure film festival.

Seeds to Screen Creative Workshop: Bring your story to life using cinema, led by special guest Ojibwe artist and filmmaker Jonathan Thunder. An award-winning painter and digital media artist, Thunder is known for his surreal animations and powerful storytelling rooted in personal and cultural experience. He is an enrolled member of the Red Lake Band of Ojibwe and lives and works in Duluth, MN

Watersmeet - FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula
2025-08-13 17:00 | Lac Vieux Desert, Boys & Girls Club, E23975 Pow Wow Trail, Watersmeet, Michigan
FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula – FREE

August 13th at 5pm
Lac Vieux Desert, Boys & Girls Club, E23975 Pow Wow Trail, Watersmeet, MI

Adventure, Conservation, Inspiration.
Featuring a curated collection of documentary films from the Midwest’s premier adventure film festival.

Seeds to Screen Creative Workshop: Bring your story to life using cinema, led by special guest Ojibwe artist and filmmaker Jonathan Thunder. An award-winning painter and digital media artist, Thunder is known for his surreal animations and powerful storytelling rooted in personal and cultural experience. He is an enrolled member of the Red Lake Band of Ojibwe and lives and works in Duluth, MN

Hancock - Copper Country 100 Women Who Care Meeting
2025-08-13 18:00 | The Lodge Luxury Suites, 101 Front Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Copper Country 100 Women Who Care Hosts Second Giving Meeting August 13th

HLocal women looking to make a difference in their community are invited to attend the second giving meeting of Copper Country 100 Women Who Care on Wednesday, August 13th, at 6:30 p.m. at The Lodge Luxury Suites, located at 101 Front Street in Hancock.

Copper Country 100 Women Who Care is part of a growing national movement that brings women together to create a powerful collective impact, quickly and efficiently. Members commit to giving $100 four times per year. At each quarterly meeting, three local nonprofit organizations are nominated and presented. After a group vote, all donations are pooled and awarded to the nonprofit that receives the most votes.

At the first meeting in April 2025, the group selected Omega House as its inaugural recipient, awarding a total of $5,600 to support the organization’s mission of providing compassionate end-of-life care.

Meeting Details:

● Date: Wednesday, August 13th
● Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. (optional social time to
follow)
● Location: The Lodge Luxury Suites, 101 Front St, Hancock
● What to Bring: An optional snack to share; there is no obligation to donate at your first
meeting

The event will be held in the lower-level event space, which is accessible without stairs from the south driveway. Attendees are asked to use Gartner’s parking lot across the street or nearby public lots, leaving The Lodge’s lot open for those with mobility needs.

● RSVP: https://bit.ly/41S0AGp
● New members can register online: https://bit.ly/43wSVP4

PWPL: Derrell Syria Project Concert on the Steps
2025-08-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, August 13, 2025,
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors.
Popular local band the Derrell Syria Project provides a concert sure to lift your spirits and get you dancing.
Weather Contingency: Community Room.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Hancock - UP Wild in the Keweenaw Wilderness Walk
2025-08-13 19:00 | McLain State Park, 18350 M-203, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event.

Wilderness Walk
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
McLain State Park – Beach Pavilion

The Wilderness Walks are opportunities to connect with God and each other in an outdoor natural setting. Each walk has a leader who will guide the walk and stop along the way for readings and reflection. The walks are appropriate for all ages including families and children. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

Marquette County Habitat for Humanity Celebrates with Annual Women Build Event
2025-08-14 00:00 - 2025-08-16 23:59 | Michigan
Marquette County Habitat for Humanity is proud to host its annual Women Build event from Thursday, August 14 through Saturday, August 16, 2025. This empowering event promotes gender equity and inclusion in construction and other skilled trades, and this year embraces the theme: “Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations.”
Women Build provides an opportunity for individuals to come together to learn new skills, build confidence, and support safe, affordable housing for families in need. All genders and gender expressions are welcome—no prior construction experience is required. Participation is free and the first 15 volunteers to sign up will receive a free Women Build t-shirt.
Volunteers will contribute directly to the construction of Habitat homes working alongside other members of the local community. Each day includes lunch and a guest speaker who will share stories of leadership, resilience, and the power of creating opportunities where everyone can thrive and lead—regardless of gender.
Join us as we move forward together—empowering women, building homes, and inspiring the next generation.
Register today at: https://www.yoopersunited.com/need/detail/?need_id=1110245
#WomenBuild2025 #MovingForwardTogether #HabitatForHumanity #MarquetteMI

Hancock - Better Together
2025-08-14 09:30 | Zion Lutheran Church, 13511 Roland Lake Road, Skanee, Michigan, 49962
Better Together will meet on Thursday, August 14 at 9:30 at the Zion Lutheran church on 400 Ingot Street in Hancock. The speaker will be Duffy Lepisto and her topic will be “How God Provides.” Duffy and her husband Russ spend winters in southern Texas ministering to people there, and in Mexico. She always has great stories to share about their adventures. Special music will be provided by Marlain Birdi who is a missionary in India. All area women are invited to attend this fun and inspiring event. The goal of this gathering is to bring women together to find friendship, support and encouragement. A brunch will be served and there is a suggested donation of $10. All proceeds over the cost of the event will be donated to local charities. To reserve a spot call Barb Worrall at 906-523-4445 or email judyusitalo@hotmail.com.

August Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry
2025-08-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Michigan
Marquette –Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Taking place on Thursday, August 14. Food distribution will begin at 10:00am and continue while supplies last or until 11:30am. Food will be available for approximately 550 families. Due to changes with Feeding America West Michigan, proxy pickup will be limited. This will be a drive-thru event with directions given by parking lot attendants. Guests are asked to remain in their cars and have adequate space prepared in their trunk or back seat in advance to allow the distribution team to place food boxes directly in the vehicle. Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are located at 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey.
Businesses or organizations that are interested in supporting these monthly mobile food pantries are encouraged to call 906.249.1715 for more information.

Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library Summer Events: Crochet Club
2025-08-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Michigan
Thursday, August 14th at 2pm, the library will be hosting their regular Crochet Club program in combination with a Project Linus Meet-up. Project Linus now has a Marquette County Chapter that accepts handmade blankets of all types and sizes that will be donated to local children and teens in need. ICPL is a drop off location for these blankets!

Houhton - Money Talks for Young Adults
2025-08-14 15:30 - 16:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Money Talks for Young Adults

August 14th
3:30 – 4:30pm
Portage Lake District Library

Real Talk. Real Tools. Real life.

L'Anse - BCCC Bingo
2025-08-14 18:00 | Whirl-I-Gig, 15850 Whirl-I - Gig Road, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
Baraga County Chamber of Commerce BINGO

Every Second Thursday of each month 6:00 pm – early bird 4:30p

Whirl-I-Gig, 15850 Whirl-I-Gig Road, L’Anse

Win Cash – Low Entry Fee

PWPL presents: Artist Reception X2 AJ Jensen & Sensoria Artist Collective
2025-08-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, August 14, 2025.
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Huron Mountain Club Gallery – M.G.H. 1915 – 2025 by AJ Jensen

Deo Gallery – Umbilios by Sensoria Artist Collective

Teens, Adults, Seniors.
Join us for two artist receptions in one night!
Speak with the artists about their work and exhibits on display.

City Of Negaunee Regular Meeting | 08.14
2025-08-14 18:30 | Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Agenda
City Of Negaunee Regular Meeting
August 14, 2025 @ 6:30 P.M.
Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson St (Tobin St. Entrance)

Call To Order
Pledge To Flag
Roll Call
Approval Of Agenda
Public Comment (3 Min. Limit)
Public Hearing – Commercial Rehabilitation District Tax Abatement – 103 W. Lincoln Street
Unfinished Business
New Business
~8.1 Ordinance Amendment – #50 Sewer Ordinance
~8.2 Mml – Community Excellence Award Budget And Dda Fund Budget Adjustment
Consent Agenda
~9.1 Minutes – July 17, 2025 Regular Minutes
~9.2 Claims And Accounts
~9.3 Revenue/Expenditure Trial Balance Reports
~9.4 2025 Winter Sand Bids
~9.5 Fire Department Mutual Aid And Bylaws
~9.6 Dda Appointment
Public Comment (3 Min. Limit)
Council Members
City Manager
City Attorney
Adjournment
