Keep It In The UP!

Information & Prep Session for Shark Tank
2025-11-04 18:00 UTC | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Breakwater will also host an Information & Prep Session

November 4th at 6PM at the Portage Lake District Library.

This session will give students the chance to receive oneon-one guidance, learn pitch-building tips, and practice answering Q&A questions in a supportive environment — helping them feel confident and ready for the competition stage. We hope that this friendly competition will be both fun and inspiring for everyone involved, giving students the confidence to share their ideas, celebrate creativity, and connect with the Copper Country community.

Full details and resources for students can be found here: Breakwater’s Superior Shark Tank Challenge – Breakwater Federal Credit Union.

Marquette County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting
2025-11-04 18:00 | Marquette County Courthouse, 234 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:00 P.M.
Room 231, Henry A. Skewis Annex, Marquette, Michigan 49855

CALL TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN DEROCHA

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:

Regular Meeting Minutes held on October 21, 2025

PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minutes per person)
REVIEW OF CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS:

Total Expenditures paid via check & EFT Transfers for the period October 17, 2025 through October 30, 2025 were $1,160,222.43; and biweekly payroll for the period ending October 25, 2025 was $900,144.90.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
PRIVILEGED COMMENT a. Undersheriff Larson with October Stats
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS a. DNR Road Inventory Review 2025 Summary
ACTION ITEMS: a. K.I. Sawyer Wastewater Aeration Building Construction Contract b. Air Traffic Control Tower Upgrades Recommendation c. Passenger Boarding Bridge Construction Administrative Agreement d. 3rd Quarter Budget Amendment e. Civil Counsel Interim Service Agreement 2nd Amendment
LATE ADDITIONS: a.
PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes per person)
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS, STAFF COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT

Marquette County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting
October 21, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. –
COMMISSIONERS ROOM 231, HENRY A. SKEWIS ANNEX, MARQUETTE, MI 49855.

CALL TO ORDER BY CHAIRPERSON JOSEPH DEROCHA AT 6:00 P.M.

Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Comm. Admini, Comm. LaLonde, Comm. Alholm, Comm. Nordeen and Chairperson Derocha. Absent: Comm. Numinen

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Board Action: Comm. Alholm moved to approve the agenda as presented. Second by Comm. LaLonde. Motion adopted. (5-0)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Board action: Comm. Nordeen moved to approve the minutes from the Annual Meeting held on October 14, 2025 as presented. Second by Comm. Alholm. Motion adopted (5-0)
PROCLAMATION, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
PUBLIC COMMENT:

Jeff Chiodi, Marquette County Conservation District spoke about the upcoming budget cuts and how it will affect their office.
Margaret Brumm, Marquette, reported to the board how the local food pantries are struggling and there is a projected increase for food assistance in our community, starting November 1, 2025, due to budget cuts.

With no further public comment to come before the board this portion of the meeting is concluded.

REVIEW OF CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS:

Board action: Comm. Alholm moved to approve Total Expenditures paid via check & EFT Transfers for the period of October 10, 2025 through October 16, 2025 were $848,361.41; biweekly payroll for the period ending October 11, 2025 was $870,932.98. Second by Comm. LaLonde. Motion adopted (5-0)

PUBLIC HEARING
PRIVILEGED COMMENT
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

ACTION ITEMS: a. CCI Trail Easement Duane DuRay, County Administrator, was present to explain that Marquette County has been working with Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CCI) to formalize an easement agreement covering approximately 300 miles of motorized and non-motorized trail corridors across more than 10,000+ acres of property. This easement represents a generous donation by CCI, ensuring that these vital recreation assets are legally protected for the long-term benefit of residents, visitors, and future generations.
Board action: Comm. Nordeen made a motion to pre-approve the tentatively agreed-upon easement agreement as presented, contingent upon incorporation of map exhibits and final review by Marquette County Civil Counsel of the trail alignment maps, exhibits, and the easement agreement. Second by Comm. Admini. A roll call vote was taken: Ayes: Comm. Nordeen, Comm. Admini, Comm. LaLonde, Comm. Alholm, and Chairperson Derocha. Nays: None. Motion adopted (5-0)

Argonics Lease Amendment David Erhart, Airport Manager, was present to explain the following: For many years, Argonics, Inc. has operated a polyurethane manufacturing operation on airport property. Over those years, Argonics has continued to work with airport staff to implement building improvements and has made a further commitment to the area by relocating its Colorado operation and merging it with the operation here. Staff is seeking for the Marquette County Board of Commissioners to consider approving the execution of a lease agreement extension between Marquette County and Argonics, Inc. The lease amendment would continue the agreement between the County and the Tenant on similar terms.

Lease Particulars:

Lease terms – The term of the Lease is extended by five years (May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2030).
Second 5-year extension of five allowed 5-year extensions
Rent – Building 727, Parcels AL-48, B9-B – $15,162.04 per month ($2.44/sq ft)

Parcel AL-46 $205.18 per month ($2,462.16 per acre per annum)

The lease rate shall have an escalator of 2% annually.

Board action: Comm. LaLonde moved to approve the terms established in the signed Letter of Intent, direct Staff to draft a lease amendment between the County of Marquette and Argonics Inc., and authorize Chairman Derocha to execute the lease. Second by Comm. Alholm. Motion adopted (5-0)

Aerostar Lease Amendment David Erhart, Airport Manager, explained the United States Air Force (USAF) continues to investigate contamination issues stemming from their previous operations in and around the former K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base. Over the last four years Aerostar SES, LLC. has been contracted by the USAF to provide engineering services related to this task and have been leasing building 416 to operate out of while conducting their site investigations. The ongoing operation will require extending the lease for an additional 2 years

Lease Particulars:

Lease terms – The term of the Lease is extended by two years (August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2027).
The rental rate shall be $2.90 per square foot per annum (based on 1080 square feet), for a rent revenue of $3,132.00 the first year (August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026) resulting in a payment of $261.00 per month.
The lease rate shall have an escalator of 5% annually.
All other terms and conditions of the Lease dated September 15, 2021 remain in effect.

Board action: Comm. Nordeen moved to approve the terms established in the signed Letter of Intent, direct Staff to draft a lease amendment between the County of Marquette and Aerostar SES, LLC and authorize Chairman Derocha to execute the lease. Second by Comm. LaLonde. Motion adopted (5-0)

DHS Board Appointment Board action: Comm. Alholm moved to approve Caroline Bridges, to the Department of Human Services Board, for a 3-year term ending October 31, 2028. Second by Comm. LaLonde. Motion adopted (5-0)

LATE ADDITIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT: With no public comment to come before the board this portion of the meeting is concluded.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS, STAFF COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Comm. LaLonde informed the board of a can drive hosted by the United Way, staring soon.
Comm. Nordeen stated that Cliff’s is looking at rare earth mineral mining in our area, and there may be a possibility the Eagle Mine will not pursue the last body of nickel and copper.
Christina Nestor, Civil Counsel thanked the board for allowing her to cover for Alex Berger at tonight’s meeting.
Cory Beth Grigg, Chief Deputy Clerk reminded everyone about the upcoming election on November 4, 2025.
Chairperson Derocha thanked Cliff’s and Gabe Johnson who worked diligently on the CCI Trail Easement.

CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business to come before the County Board, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:19 p.m.

PWPL & Meditate Marquette Mindfulness Meditation Tuesday
2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays, November (4, 18, 25) 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, are welcome to attend.
For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.

PWPL Presents: Baby Storytime
2025-11-05 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesdays, November (5, 12, 19, 26) 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 pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Heritage Room Book Group
2025-11-05 10:00 - 23:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, November 5, 2025. 10:00 – 11:00 AM.
Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.
This Book Group welcomes readers interested in a variety of contemporary fiction on the first Wednesday of the month at 10 AM. Book discussions will be led by Reference Desk staff. Book selection for October 1st will be THE TROUBLE UP NORTH by Travis Mulhauser.
Please call 906-226-4311 or visit www.pwpl.info/news-events/book-groups with questions.

PWPL Presents: Director Chat
2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, November 5, 2025. 11:00 a.m. -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.

PWPL Presents: Home School Chapter Book Discussion
2025-11-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, November 5, 2025. 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Teen Zone.
Home School Teens, Ages 11 & up, are welcome to join Amanda in the Teen Zone for bi-weekly book discussions. We will be discussing The Wrong Way Home by Kate O’Shaughnessy. For youth ages 11 & up.
No admission charge.
For more information or to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info, visit pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook.

Marquette Regional History Center presents: Here Comes the Wizard Oil Wagon: Senior Support Series
2025-11-05 13:30 | Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W. Spring Street, Marquette, Michigan
Marquette Regional History Center presents:
Here Comes the Wizard Oil Wagon: Senior Support Series (SSS)
Wednesday, November 5, 1:30 p.m.
During the last quarter of the nineteenth century, Marquette County residents eagerly awaited the arrival of various traveling medicine shows. The shows consisted of free musical performances and humorous skits, plus sales pitches for whatever medicine the self-proclaimed “doctor” was selling. This presentation by local history buff Bill Van Kosky will take us back to the golden age of quackery, when medical science was floundering and anyone could legally put anything in a bottle and say that it would cure all ills of man or beast. This daytime SSS program includes an antique medical equipment display by Chip Truscon, door prizes, and complimentary Dead River Coffee.
All ages welcome.
Free program.
For more info visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571

PWPL Presents: unTITLEd Teens
2025-11-05 15:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, November 5, 2025. 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Teen Zone.
Teens in grades 6-12 join in on the fun with unTITLEd Teens, a monthly program that will be a different activity each month.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info, and visit pwpl.info.

City of Houghton Branding Working Sessions
2025-11-05 18:00 | City Center, Shelden Avenue, Houghton, MI, 49931, United States
City of Houghton Invites Community to Branding Working Sessions

The City of Houghton invites residents and stakeholders to participate in one of two public working sessions dedicated to shaping the future of Houghton’s community brand. These sessions will be held:

 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

 Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Both drop-in sessions will take place at the City Center in downtown Houghton and will run approximately two hours.

Each session will begin with an overview of the city’s branding initiative, explaining why this effort is both important and timely. Residents are encouraged to join a session at any time during the two-hour period. During each session, attendees will be asked to provide feedback on the central themes developed from public input: Home, Views, and Progress. Each session marks an important step in public engagement; input gathered from each session will be used to shape the city’s brand going forward.

This initiative builds upon the city’s first branding survey, conducted between November and December 2024, which generated 637 responses from 254 zip codes. That input, representing residents, neighbors, and visitors, highlighted the importance of community identity and helped establish the three guiding themes:

 Home — A place where you always feel you belong.

 Views — A year-round landscape that inspires.

 Progress — A city rooted in history, building for tomorrow.

Why Branding?

In 2021, Houghton earned Redevelopment Ready Communities® (RRC) certification from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). This
certification provides the city with access to resources to advance community development goals. RRC’s mission is to empower communities to shape their future by integrating best practices in planning, zoning, and economic development.

Branding is identified as a critical tool for strengthening economic health, building community pride, and increasing investor confidence. The MEDC strongly encourages communities to develop marketing and branding strategies promoting their unique identity and sense of place.

Accomplishments

 In July 2024, Houghton’s Planning Commission formed a committee to explore branding and survey community perspectives.

 By March 2025, four additional Houghton residents joined the committee, broadening viewpoints and sharpening the city’s understanding of its identity.

 Three themes Home, Views, and Progress emerged as pillars of Houghton’s brand.

Where We’re Heading

The goal of this process is to define our story—how we view where we live, and who we are as a community.

Economic development requires more than business attraction; it must also embrace community development and talent retention. This effort seeks to unify residents, businesses, nonprofits, and local government around a shared identity that strengthens both civic pride and long-term economic vitality.

Resident participation is valued. By attending an October work session, participants will help validate and shape the branding themes that will guide Houghton’s story for years to come.

Contact:
City of Houghton
906-482-1700 / info@cityofhoughton.com / cityofhoughton.com

November Meeting media release-League of Women Voters
2025-11-05 18:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will hold its next general membership meeting on Wednesday, November 5th at 6:45 p.m. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Heritage Room on the 2nd floor of Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St., Marquette. The business meeting will be followed by a presentation by David Allen on the City of Marquette’s Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
All interested community members are welcome to attend. For more information, email lwvmqtco@gmail.com or visit the website lwvmqt.org.

'American Revolution' Preview and Panel Discussion Nov. 5
2025-11-05 19:00 | Northern Center Grand Ballroom, NMU, Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michgian, 49855
WNMU-TV will host a preview screening and panel discussion related to “The American Revolution,” a new Ken Burns six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence. The screening is open to the public and takes place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, in the Northern Center Ballrooms on Northern Michigan University’s campus.
“This opportunity to learn about the founding of the United States’ democracy is brought to you as part of NMU’s commitment to expand opportunities for civic learning and community engagement by staff, faculty and students,” said Tammy Wixtrom Johnson of WNMU public media. “This is one of the strategies outlined in Our Compass, NMU’s strategic plan.”
Hosting the event for WNMU-TV is Jim Koski. The three panelists leading the discussion and question segment are the following NMU faculty and staff members: Carter Wilson, professor and department head, Political Science & Public Administration; Emily Romeo, assistant professor, History; and Justin Schapp, assistant director of KCP grant administration and faculty/staff initiatives, Office of Opportunity, Empowerment & People.
This screening event gives a preview of “The American Revolution,” which has been in production for eight years. It was directed and produced by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, and written by longtime collaborator Geoffrey C. Ward. The series premieres Sunday, Nov. 16 and airs for six consecutive nights through Friday, Nov. 21 from 8-10:00 p.m. ET on WNMU-TV.
According to a synopsis, it examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down. Thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence, and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired centuries of democratic movements around the globe.
“The American Revolution is one of the most important events in human history.” said Burns. “We went from being subjects to inventing a new concept–citizens–and set in motion democratic revolutions around the globe. As we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our founding, I’m hopeful that people throughout the country will come together to discuss the importance of this history and to appreciate even more what our ancestors did to secure our liberty and freedoms.”
Information provided by WNMU-TV

Lake Linden-Hubbell Public School Parent/Teacher Conferences
2025-11-06 00:00 - 23:59 | Lake Linden-Hubbell Public School, 601 Calumet Street, Lake Linden, Michigan, 49945
The Lake Linden-Hubbell Public School will hold their annual Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, November 6, 2025. All students will be dismissed at 11:44 am. Hot lunch will not be served, but breakfast will be. Conferences for students in grades 6-12 are from 12:30 – 3:30 pm. and from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Report
cards may be picked up in the principal’s office located on the second floor of the high school. No appointment is needed for conferences for students in grades 6-12. Elementary conferences are made by appointment.

NMU Students to Lead French Camp Nov. 6th and 11th
2025-11-06 00:00 - 23:59 | Sandy Knoll Elementary School, 401 6th St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Students in Northern Michigan University’s French program will lead another “French Camp for Younger Learners” Nov. 6th and 11th at Sandy Knoll Elementary School in Marquette. This outreach initiative demonstrates an ongoing commitment to academic service learning, which is a component of every course in the French program.
The camp promotes communication skills and cultural appreciation, with topics ranging from cuisine to fine arts. Service learning gives NMU students the opportunity to apply classroom learning in a meaningful way, transforming abstract knowledge into real-world communication skills, and connecting them more deeply to the language and culture, said Professor Nell Kupper.
Research shows that integrating structured service with academic learning fosters both academic development and civic responsibility, she added, which boosts cultural awareness and professionalism.
“For NMU’s French Program, it means transforming language instruction into a reciprocal experience-one in which NMU students reinforce their own fluency, language and cultural skills while enriching local elementary classrooms through diversity and global perspectives,” Kupper said.
“French Camp teaches NMU students skills like leadership, planning, communication and empathy-competencies highly valued by U.S. employers and for international opportunities,” she said. “It immerses elementary students in Francophone culture locally, thus enhancing intercultural competence and virtually eliminating the apprehension of foreign language study that is mandatory for Michigan high school graduates.”
One memorable story related to the enduring impact of French Camp came from a former Sandy Knoll Elementary fourth grader, who wrote a thank-you note to NMU students soon after her experience.
“I really enjoyed learning lots of really cool French words, like counting to 12 in French and saying how are you and lots of other cool things,” she wrote. “I wish we would have had more time with you so you could teach me more things.”
Now in college herself, the same student reflected on her early exposure to language and culture during her French Camp experience as a defining moment.
“After having this experience in fourth grade, I took French in high school and remembered simple phrases like how to greet someone and to say goodbye. I learned a lot about the culture. Living in Marquette, we do not have exposure to French culture, and I am very glad I had that experience in high school. I hope to visit France in the coming years.”
Beyond language instruction and cultural awareness, the camp encourages curiosity and confidence among young learners. As the upcoming French Camp approaches, NMU’s French students and their instructor, Kupper, look forward to continuing this tradition of service learning and engagement with their partner school, Sandy Knoll.

PWPL Presents: Tech Coaching for Seniors
2025-11-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays and Thursdays, November (4, 6, 18, 20), 2025. 10 AM – 1 PM.
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.
Please charge your electronic device before each session, and bring passwords with you.
No fees.
Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule your 30-minute session.

PWPL Presents: Pokémon Trading and Gaming
2025-11-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursdays, November (6 & 20), 2025. 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Youth Services Makerspace.
Youth of all ages who are interested in Pokémon card trading and gaming are invited to our new monthly Pokémon Trading & Gaming Sessions. Kids who attend will be able to trade & play the card game with other kids. Kids will also be able to spend time with other Pokémon fans, chatting about Pokémon and looking through their cards. Important – Trading & gaming will be kid led. It is highly recommended that parents do not allow their children to bring cards that they do not want them to accidentally trade! See our events calendar for full event details regarding trading.
Children under the age of 8 will need an adult to stay in the kids’ room during the event.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Book Launch Reading: Claudia Drosen & Brooklyn Accent
2025-11-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, November 6, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Teens. Join PWPL in celebrating the release of poet Claudia Drosen’s debut collection, Brooklyn Accent. The poems in this book trace Drosen’s upbringing in Brooklyn to her family life on the shores of Lake Superior, all with her signature wit and humor.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Revolve CC Conference
2025-11-07 00:00 - 2025-11-08 23:59 | Northern Center, NMU, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
Date: November 7 – 8
Location: Northern Center, Northern Michigan University
Revolve CC celebrates Michigan’s Upper Peninsula creative community. November 7-8 at NMU, connect with visionaries, learn from speakers, experience artists, and foster collaboration, inspiration, and a thriving regional creative future.

Marquette To Host Delegation to from Kajaani, Finland - November 7-13, 2025
2025-11-07 00:00 - 2026-01-13 23:59
The Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership in association with the City of Marquette will be
hosting a delegation of 8 from Kajaani, Finland, arriving Friday, November 7 and departing Thursday,
November 13. The Sister City program with Kajaani, Finland was started in 1997. The program focuses
on cultural understanding, international friendship, and sharing of ideas.
There will be a presentation by the Kajaani delegation and the Marquette Area Sister City
Partnership (MASCP) on Saturday, November 8 from 2-4pm in the Peter White Library Community
Room, 217 N Front St. in Marquette. This is open to the public and free. Come meet the delegates and
learn more about Kajaani and the MASCP.
While visiting Marquette, some of the delegates will stay with a host family and visit the
family’s favorite places and sites of interest in and around the Marquette area. Hosting is a unique
opportunity to get to know the delegates better and share your family’s traditions and love for
Marquette.
Two opportunities for hosting are possible and hosts are needed*:
(1) Hosts to provide a delegate overnight accommodations, breakfast and dinners, and drop off
and pick up from meeting locations. Lunch and daily activities will be provided by MASCP.
or
(2) Hosts to provide dinners only for 4 days of the delegation’s visit.
*Both hosting opportunities will also include one day of time alone with the delegate.
If you are interested in being a host to a delegate from Kajaani during their stay, please contact
Randy (906-250-2788) or Maureen Jensen (906-250-4975) for more information about MASCP and an
application. The MASCP is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that is 100% volunteer driven, and
donations are graciously accepted and appreciated.
For more information about the Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership, visit https://mqtsistercity.org

PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime Tuesdays & Fridays,
2025-11-07 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
November (4, 7, 14, 18, 21), 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Preschool age children. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Siblings welcome.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226- 4323 or visit
pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2025-11-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, November (7, 14, 21) 2025. Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library, Heritage Room.
In partnership with several area organizations, this hour-long event offers a safe space to pause, reflect, and build meaningful connections with others who are committed to cultivating kindness in our world. Each week, a different organization takes the lead, with experienced educators and leaders facilitating. This rotating format ensures diverse perspectives and practices while maintaining a shared commitment to the Charter for Compassion and the Circle of Trust principles.
For more information and to check on the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: LEGO Club
2025-11-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, November (7, 14, 21), 2025. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Meet other LEGO enthusiasts and build LEGO projects with the library’s LEGO blocks. Family friendly, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

SuperiorLand Pet Partners Handlers Class
2025-11-08 00:00 - 23:59
Saturday, November 8 in Marquette.
This fun and informative class is the first step to becoming a registered Pet Partners team [member] with international pet therapy group, Pet Partners, and pre-registration is required.
If you’re interested in learning more about this fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity and to register for the class call Patty @ 906-485-5815.

The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market fall special events and seasonal markets.
2025-11-08 10:00 - 13:00
The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market is gearing up for a festive fall and holiday season with a full lineup of special events and seasonal markets.
Trick or Treat at the Market
Saturday, October 25 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dress up in your best costume and join the fun as market vendors hand out treats to trick-or-treaters of all ages.
Final Outdoor Farmers Markets of the Season
Saturdays, November 1, 8, and 15 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Enjoy the last outdoor farmers markets of 2025 and stock up on late-season produce, baked goods, and local products before winter arrives.
Upcoming Holiday Markets – Applications Now Open!
Local vendors are invited to apply for the following holiday events:
Thanksgiving Market – Saturday, November 22 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
City Tree Lighting Market – Friday, December 5 | 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Yule Market – December 8-13 | 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
These markets feature a mix of indoor and outdoor booth options perfect for vendors offering holiday classics, handmade gifts, and seasonal favorites. The Yule Market offers flexible options for vendors interested in participating on multiple days throughout the week.
Applications and additional details can be found at mqtfarmersmarket.com/marquette-holiday-market
The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market thanks the community for a successful 2025 season and looks forward to celebrating the holidays downtown with local farmers, makers, and shoppers.

Saturday Farmers Market
2025-11-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St., Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Date: Saturdays, November 1, 8, 15
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Marquette Commons
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 10 am – 1 pm to enjoy the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!

PWPL Presents: Teddy Bear Clinic
2025-11-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, November 8, 2025. 11:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Families with kids of all ages are invited to this special drop-in Teddy Bear Clinic! Led by resident physicians from UPHS Marquette Family Medicine Residency and medical students from MSU College of Medicine, kids will have the opportunity to take their stuffie friend through a series of stations so their stuffie friends can receive various medical treatments! Children should bring along a stuffie or baby doll. Kids will have fun while also learning about the different things that might happen at a routine doctor office visit in an interactive manner that is intended to help reduce fear of medical professionals and anxiety around doctor visits.
Family friendly, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Repair Cafe
2025-11-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
PWPL Presents: Repair Cafe
Saturday, November 8, 2025. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Toss it? No way! The Repair Café is back thanks to a partnership with the Marquette Sustainability Coalition. Bring in broken household goods such as appliances, clothing, or bikes and skilled fixers will assist you in repairing them. This is a great way to save money, learn valuable repair skills, and reduce your environmental impact.
No admission charge.
For further information, please contact mqtsustainability@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.

SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition!
2025-11-08 13:00 | Forest Roberts Theatre, 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!

An exciting new musical featuring irresistible characters and magical music, this deep-sea pearl of a show is set to make a splash with audiences young and old. The future is bright, the future is bold, the future is The SpongeBob Musical.

Upcoming Performances

Thursday, November 6 | 7:00pm
Friday, November 7 | 7:00pm
Saturday, November 8 | 1:00pm
Saturday, November 8 | 7:00pm
Sunday, November 9 | 1:00pm

Ticket Prices

General Public: $22
NMU Faculty/Staff (2/ID): $20
NMU Student: $15
Senior: $20
Students/Youth: $15

Get your tickets here!

The Percussion Ensemble
2025-11-08 15:00 | NMU Reynolds Recital Hall, Marquette, Michigan
NMU Music Department Plans Three November Concerts
The Northern Michigan University Music Department will present three upcoming concerts to usher in November: Percussion Ensemble; Opera Theater Workshop; and the inaugural Wildcat Winds performance. All are free and will be held in Reynolds Recital Hall.
The Percussion Ensemble is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. Students will showcase their work through various solos and group performances.
The Opera Theater Workshop begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. Students will perform scenes and excerpts from Mozart’s opera. Musician and composer Jacob Schmeltzer will accompany the students, as well as a string trio, for ensemble performances.
The Wildcat Winds, a new ensemble within the Music Department, will perform its inaugural concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17. Coordinated by NMU Director of Bands Steven Riley, the group brings a new experience for instrumentalists from the Wildcat Marching Band and other students who may not participate in band during the fall semester.
To view the remaining schedule of music events for the semester, visit nmu.edu/music/calendar.
