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SUMMARY:Festival Of The Angry Bear Returns
DESCRIPTION:MARQUETTE – The “big bear” of Upper Peninsula festivals returns for its twelfth year after taking a brief hiatus in 2025 due to the opening of The Trestle Building. Ore Dock Brewing Company’s Festival of the Angry Bear is a spirited and much anticipated street festival that has become an annual spring tradition in downtown Marquette. Since its founding in 2014\, the festival has evolved into a weekend long celebration as thousands of enthusiastic (and often fur-clad) celebrators gather to “wake the bear” and shed their winter fur in downtown Marquette. \n“After taking 2025 off so we could focus on our expansion and the opening of The Trestle\, we are beyond excited to bring the bear out of hibernation\,” says Curated Events Manager\, Amanda Courchaine. “We could not do this without the support of our staff\, neighbors\, volunteers and all the folks who travel down the street or miles and miles to be a part of this.” \nThe 100-block of Spring St. will close Friday\, April 10\, and begin its transformation\, emerging a mere 24-hours later with a city block’s worth of live music\, food trucks\, games\, costumes\, and a plethora of kegs. The festival plays host to the annual unveiling of Ore Dock’s barrel-aged and limited release offerings with over 30 taps of Lake Superior sourced craft beer\, cocktail-inspired hard seltzers\, a variety of non-alcoholic craft beverages and new this year draft cocktails. Thirsty bears gotta eat too\, and festival goers will have no trouble finding tasty eats from a bounty of local food vendors. \nNew for 2026\, 3 music stages will be featured. Headlining the festival stage will be the Pajamas to cap off an eclectic Midwest lineup including The 4onthefloor (Minneapolis\, MN)\, Wrestle with Jimmy (Grand Rapids)\, and The Bootstrap Boys (Grand Rapids). Steve Leaf (Grand Rapids) and Marquette’s favorite surf rock band\, Ramble Tamble\, will be rocking the Community Space stage. The Trestle Biergarten will be vibing throughout the festival featuring Synergy with local DJ’s Mayple & Conway. \nThere will also be a multitude of events and collaborations leading up to the festival including: \nthe inaugural Angry Bear Pre-Pawty (4/3/26) where you can get everything needed to hit the fast-pass line on festival day.  \nSamara Floral Co.’s Flower Crown workshop (4/9/26)\,  \nRise of the Baby Bear with the U.P. Children’s Museum (4/10/26)\,  \nand the third running of Queen City’s Run 4 Your Life 5k (4/11/26) with proceeds to support the Special Olympics of Michigan Area 36. Additional festival events include a costume contest and dance-off hosted by Marquette Fringe\, a beer relay and growler holding competition with Queen City Running Co\, and keg bowling with The Fire Station. \nThe festival is 21+ and festival goers will need to purchase a $10 official Angry Bear wristband to enter. Angry Bear will happen rain\, snow\, or shine. More information can be found at: OREDOCKBREWING.COM/ANGRYBEAR.  \n  \nCONTACT  \nAmanda Courchaine  \nOre Dock Brewing Co. 114 West Spring St. Marquette\, MI  \n{DIRECT} 906.235.9689 | engage@oredockbrewing.com  \n  \nAdditional Contacts:  \nBaby Bear x U.P. Childrens Museum – Jess Hanley / jessicaupcm@gmail.com \nFlower Crown Workshop x Samara Floral Co – Shailah Pelto / events@samaraflorals.com \nRun 4 Your Life 5k x Queen City Running Co. – Paige Du Bois / paigedubois1020@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/festival-of-the-angry-bear-returns-4/
LOCATION:Ore Dock Brewing Co.\, 114 W Spring St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Saturday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, April (4\, 11\, 18)\, 2026.  \n11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nSongs\, rhymes\, stories and finger-plays geared towards babies through preschool with a loving adult. Older siblings and older children welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-saturday-storytime-17/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 2026.  \n11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Huron Mountain Club Gallery.  \nToss 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.  \nNo admission charge. \nFor further information\, please contact mqtsustainability@gmail.com or call 906-226-4311.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-repair-cafe-7/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Festival of the Angry Bear
DESCRIPTION:Festival of the Angry Bear \n\nSaturday\, April 11\, 3 pm
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/festival-of-the-angry-bear/
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Keweenaw's Got Talent
DESCRIPTION:Keweenaw’s Got Talent\nSaturday\, April 11\, 2026\n5:00 – 9:00 p.m.\nHancock Community Hub\nRachel Marie Blau Memorial Theater\n417 Quincy Street\, Hancock\, Michigan \nDoors open at 5:00 p.m. with concessions and pre-show activities. The event concludes with awards and a finale celebration. \n\n  \nAbout the Event \nKeweenaw’s Got Talent is designed to spotlight the creativity already thriving in the region and build a new annual tradition rooted in community pride\, encouragement\, and fun. It is coordinated by the Hancock Community Hub Events Committee and community volunteers.  Youth will kick off the event with the “Rising Stars Showcase\,” and adults will showcase their talents on stage in a competition with audience voting and community judges. \n\nEvent tickets will be available for purchase online starting in February. More information will be released soon. Local businesses interested in partnering by sponsoring the event are encouraged to contact the Hancock Community Hub at: hancockcommunityhub@gmail.com. \n\n“This talent show is about more than performances—it’s about bringing our community together\, celebrating the creative arts\, and giving people of all ages a chance to shine. We’re excited to see the incredible talent in the Keweenaw region showcased on stage at the Hancock Community Hub\,” said Sarah Melin\, Chair of the Hancock Community Hub Events Committee.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/keweenaws-got-talent/
LOCATION:Hancock Community Hub Gym\, 417 Quincy Street\, Hancock\, MI\, 49930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Marquette Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Marquette Symphony Orchestra \n  \nKaufman Auditorium \n  \nBEETHOVEN’S 5TH SYMPHONY \nApril 11\, 2026\, 7:30 PM \n  \nRevel in one of the greatest works ever composed: Symphony No. 5 in C minor\, Op. 67 by Ludwig van Beethoven. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/marquette-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Kaufman Auditorium\, 611 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260413T103000
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Toddler Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Mondays & Thursdays April (6\, 9\, 13\, 16\, 20\, 23\, 27\, 30)\, 2026.  \n10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nFor children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult\, siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body\, followed by sensory play activities.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-toddler-storytime-21/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Negaunee Public Library Presents: Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 13 \n11 a.m.  \nStorytime at 11 a.m. Monday\, April 13\, at the Negaunee Public Library will feature a special guest and focus on music and movement. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to attend this free event. For more information\, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. \nThe Negaunee Public Library is hosting local poets Troy Graham and Soph at 5:30 p.m. Monday\, April 13. The public is invited to attend this free poetry reading. For more information\, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/negaunee-public-library-presents-storytime/
LOCATION:Negaunee Public Library\, 319 W Case St\, Negaunee\, MI\, 49866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260413T110000
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SUMMARY:Negaunee Public Library Presents: Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 13 \n11 a.m.  \nStorytime at 11 a.m. Monday\, April 13\, at the Negaunee Public Library will be a special Financial Literacy Month program. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to attend this free event. Every family in attendance will receive a free book to keep. For more information\, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/negaunee-public-library-presents-storytime-2/
LOCATION:Negaunee Public Library\, 319 W Case St\, Negaunee\, MI\, 49866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays & Fridays April (7\, 10\, 14\, 17\, 21\, 24\, 28)\, 2026.  \n10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nPreschool age children. Stories\, songs\, finger-plays\, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Siblings welcome.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-preschool-storytime-29/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: 1-ON-1 Tech Coaching for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April (7\, 14\, 21\, 28)\, 2026  \n10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. \nPeter White Public Library Local History Research Room.  \nNeed help with the settings on your phone or iPad? Want to download travel apps before you leave town? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want\, with the help of Christine Ault\, retired teacher and librarian\, Tuesday mornings from 10 AM – 1 PM during April and May in the Local History Research Room of the Peter White Public Library.  \nCall the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule a 30-minute session.  \nPlease charge your electronic device before each session and bring passwords with you. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-1-on-1-tech-coaching-for-seniors-2/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260414T173000
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Write On
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, April (7\, 14\, 21\, 28) 2026.  \n4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Heritage Room.  \nTeens join PWPL for four weeks of inspired writing in a supportive environment. Each week\, a different local writer will engage with attendees to enhance and inspire creative expression.  \nFor students in grades 6-12. Registration is required. Please visit pwpl.info to register.  \nFor more information\, please contact Amanda Pierce apierce@pwpl.info or (906)226-4321 \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-write-on-2/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Negaunee Public Library Presents: monthly culture program
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 14 \n5-7 p.m.  \nThe Negaunee Public Library is offering a monthly culture program for older children and teens. The April program will be about Guinea\, a country in West Africa\, and will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday\, April 14. A guest speaker will share insights about the culture and traditions of Guinea. This is an excellent opportunity for kids\, ages 8 and up\, and young adults to learn about cultures worldwide. The event is free. For more information\, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/negaunee-public-library-presents-monthly-culture-program/
LOCATION:Negaunee Public Library\, 319 W Case St\, Negaunee\, MI\, 49866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, April (7\, 14\, 21\, 28) 2026.  \n6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Heritage Room.  \nMediate 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.  \nAll individuals\, regardless of skill level or spiritual affiliation\, are welcome to attend.  \nFor further information\, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-meditate-marquette-21/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260414T190000
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, April (7\, 14\, 21\, 28) 2026.  \n6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Heritage Room.  \nMediate 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.  \nAll individuals\, regardless of skill level or spiritual affiliation\, are welcome to attend.  \nFor further information\, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-meditate-marquette-24/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Baby Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays April (8\, 15\, 22\, 29)\, 2026.  \n10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nSongs\, rhymes\, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult. Older siblings are welcome.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-baby-storytime-23/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T143057Z
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SUMMARY:KBOCC 2026 Job Fair and Career Expo
DESCRIPTION:Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College (KBOCC) cordially invites you to participate in our 2026 Job Fair and Career Expo on Wednesday\, April 15\, 2026. The event will be held from 10:00am-1:00pm at the Niiwin Akeaa Center\, 111 Beartown Rd\, Baraga\, MI 49908. The building is located behind the Ojibwa Casino (follow the signs).\n\nThis FREE event will host numerous employers/agencies to promote their summer jobs\, internships and career opportunities to students and community members in a variety of fields. This year we would also like to welcome businesses that may be interested in promoting their business and/or career field\, regardless of whether they have open positions available.\n\nThis event will be open to the public\, and local high schools are also encouraged to bring their students.\nPlease refer to the following itinerary to plan your participation for this fair:\n 9:00am-10:00am — Recruiter sign-in and booth set-up\n 10:00am-1:00pm — Open fair format for student/community traffic and interviewingHere is a direct link to our online registration form.  www.kbocc.edu/jobfair \n\nA prompt response will ensure you have a booth reservation and maximum publicity for your participation. Due to limited space capacity\, we require advanced registration.\n\nWe look forward to hosting you on our campus for our 2026 Job Fair and Career Expo. If you have any questions\, please contact me at (906) 524-8405.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/kbocc-2026-job-fair-and-career-expo/
LOCATION:Niiwin Akeaa Community Center\, 111 Beartown Road\, Baraga\, Michigan\, 49908
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTAMP:20260403T195356
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T184302Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Toddler Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Mondays & Thursdays April (6\, 9\, 13\, 16\, 20\, 23\, 27\, 30)\, 2026.  \n10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nFor children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult\, siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body\, followed by sensory play activities.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-toddler-storytime-22/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260416T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T201521Z
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SUMMARY:Fire Site Storytelling Series at NMU
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays: March 19; and April 2\, 9\, 16 and 19. \n1-2 p.m \nCNAS Fire Site Pavilion \nThe NMU Center for Native American Studies (CNAS) is hosting its Fire Site Storytelling Series on select Thursdays in March and April. These events are free and open to the public. \nThis series features Anishinaabe winter storytelling\, oral traditions and community discussion\, supported and facilitated by the CNAS director\, faculty and staff.  \nRemaining Fire Site Storytelling events will take place from 1-2 p.m. on the following Thursdays: March 19; and April 2\, 9\, 16 and 19. They will be held at the CNAS Fire Site Pavillion located between Whitman Hall and The Science Building\, along Norway Avenue. If weather temperatures are too cold for safety\, Whitman Commons will be used as the alternative indoor location. \nStay updated about guest storytellers and culture bearers by following the Center for Native American Studies on social media: @cnas_nmu. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/fire-site-storytelling-series-at-nmu-4/
LOCATION:CNAS Fire Site Pavilion\, N 7th St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PSA - Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Powerful Tools for Caregivers\, a six-week online workshop\, designed for the non-professional\, informal family caregiver\, will be held on Thursdays\, March 19 through April 23\, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Eastern) via Zoom. \nResearch 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 sense of powerlessness which can have a significant negative impact on their physical and emotional health. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will provide caregivers tools to help reduce stress and increase relaxation\, make tough decisions\, reduce guilt\, anger and depression\, communicate effectively\, set goals and problem solve\, and take better care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Caregivers will benefit from the workshop whether they are helping a parent\, spouse\, or friend living at home\, in long-term care or across the country. The workshop focuses on self-care for the caregiver\, not on specific diseases or hands-on caregiving. \nPowerful Tools for Caregivers is offered by Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) in partnership with Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. There is no charge for this workshop\, but registration is required. Class size is limited. Registration ends when the class is full or on March 2. \nTo register\, visit www.upcap.org (click on Events) or call 2-1-1 Monday through Friday\, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for assistance.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/psa-powerful-tools-for-caregivers-workshop-5/
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Negaunee Public Library Presents: building club
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 16 \n3:30-4:30 p.m.  \nThe Negaunee Public Library is hosting a building club. Youth ages 5 and up are welcome to participate in a weekly building club\, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday\, April 16. Kids will discuss a topic that will be the focus of their creations\, and then have time to build with blocks such as LEGO bricks. Participants can have their creations displayed in the library until the following meeting. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caring adult; older youth who are unaccompanied must be able to provide a caring adult’s phone number in case of emergency. This event is free. For more information\, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/negaunee-public-library-presents-building-club/
LOCATION:Negaunee Public Library\, 319 W Case St\, Negaunee\, MI\, 49866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Help us Celebrate our 2026 Distinguished Service Award Recipients at the LSCP Annual Dinner
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URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/help-us-celebrate-our-2026-distinguished-service-award-recipients-at-the-lscp-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:Northern Center\, NMU\, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue\, Marquette\, Michigan\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays & Fridays April (7\, 10\, 14\, 17\, 21\, 24\, 28)\, 2026.  \n10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nPreschool age children. Stories\, songs\, finger-plays\, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Siblings welcome.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-preschool-storytime-30/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care\, Compassion\, and Connection
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, April (10\, 17\, 24) 2026.  \nNoon – 1:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library\, Heritage Room. \nIn 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.  \nFor more information and to check on the status of the program\, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-cultivating-care-compassion-and-connection-32/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: LEGO Club.
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, April (10\, 17\, 24)\, 2026.  \n4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room. \nMeet 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.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-lego-club-14/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Saturday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, April (4\, 11\, 18)\, 2026.  \n11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nSongs\, rhymes\, stories and finger-plays geared towards babies through preschool with a loving adult. Older siblings and older children welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-saturday-storytime-18/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Guts Frisbee Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Guts Frisbee Tournament \nSuperior Dome \n  \nDates: April 18\, 2026 \n  \n12:00 PM \n  \nDESCRIPTION \nMarquette Guts Frisbee Association is proud to announce the Guts Frisbee Spring Indoor Tournament at the Superior Dome at Northern Michigan University\, Saturday\, April 18\, 2026! \n  \nEveryone is welcome to participate and encouraged to attend. Reach out to Marquette Guts Frisbee to learn more!
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/guts-frisbee-tournament/
LOCATION:NMU Superior Dome\, 1401 Presque Isle Ave lot 15\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Veterans Hockey Game Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Hockey Game at Dee Stadium to Raise Funds for Tunnel to Towers and Strengthen Community Support Across the Upper Peninsula\n\nThe Michigan Upper Peninsula Veterans Hockey Club will return to Dee Stadium on April 18 at 7:00 p.m. for its annual game against the Minnesota Warriors. This year’s event raises funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation\, which provides direct housing and financial support to Gold Star families\, injured veterans\, and first responders facing serious hardship. The foundation is known for keeping administrative costs low and ensuring donations reach the people who need them most. Admission is five dollars\, with free entry for military\, first responders\, and children twelve and under.\n\nThe team’s story began with a simple question about whether the Upper Peninsula had enough veterans who played hockey to form a team. In a region where hockey is woven into daily life and generations have grown up on the ice\, the answer came quickly. That team now has a roster of more than forty veterans from across the region. Many had stepped away from organized hockey years ago\, but the chance to reconnect with fellow veterans and return to a sport that has always been part of this community brought them back to the ice. What started as a friendly challenge has become a steady\, community‑rooted program that continues to grow.\n\nPlayers often talk about how the team gives them a place where they feel grounded and understood. The locker room offers a sense of belonging that can be difficult to find after military service. Practices and games give them structure\, purpose\, and a shared mission. The team’s commitment to raising money for others adds meaning to every event\, and that mission‑driven approach has become a defining part of who they are.\n\nThe impact of the team reaches well beyond the rink. Their games have raised funds for the D. J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans\, the Copper Country Veterans Association\, youth hockey programs\, and adaptive recreation efforts. Their partnership with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation connects local fundraising to a national network of support for veterans and first responders.\n\nOne of the most visible outcomes of their efforts is the expansion of adaptive skating access at Dee Stadium. Support from past events has helped strengthen the sled hockey program managed by Equipment Loans of the Keweenaw. These sleds are available for ongoing community use\, and families from surrounding towns regularly travel to Houghton to participate. The Dee has become a regional hub for inclusive recreation\, and the veterans have played a meaningful role in making that possible.\n\nThe team continues to be lifted by strong community support. Keweenaw Waters Resort has generously provided free lodging for visiting players\, helping make the event possible for teams traveling long distances. Level UP Apparel has contributed custom shirts\, hoodies\, jackets\, and hats\, with proceeds supporting the fundraising effort. Players often talk about how the community’s spirit shows up in countless ways: from home‑cooked food and Keweenaw Brewing Company beer to open doors and warm welcomes. That sense of local pride and generosity has become a defining part of the event\, and a reminder of how deeply this region stands behind its veterans.\n\nThere are several ways for community members to learn more or donate. The team maintains an active Facebook page where updates\, photos\, and event details are posted. A Facebook event page for the April 18 game will also include information\, along with a direct donation link and a QR code for ease. Posters around town will feature the same QR code for quick access. The team has set a fundraising goal of $10\,000 this year\, and a silent auction at the event will help support that effort. Anyone with questions about donations or the program can contact John French directly at jfrench@up.net.\n\nEvent information:\nApril 18\, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.\nDee Stadium\, Houghton\n$5 admission\nFree for military\, first responders\, and children twelve and under
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/veterans-hockey-game-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Dee Stadium\, 700 East Lakeshore Drive\, Houghton\, Michigan\, 49931
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Toddler Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Mondays & Thursdays April (6\, 9\, 13\, 16\, 20\, 23\, 27\, 30)\, 2026.  \n10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nFor children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult\, siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body\, followed by sensory play activities.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-toddler-storytime-23/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Celebrate 61 Years of the Shiras Planetarium
DESCRIPTION:Shiras Planetarium to Host Nationally Recognized Astronomer Dr. Joel Weisberg for 61st Anniversary Celebration and Public Programs\n Marquette\, MI – April 2026 – The Shiras Planetarium is proud to welcome Dr. Joel Weisberg to Marquette this April as part of the American Astronomical Society’s prestigious Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectures Program.\nDr. Weisberg\, Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy at Carleton College\, has dedicated his career to advancing astronomy education\, public outreach\, and research in areas including pulsars\, relativity\, and the interstellar medium. His visit brings a unique opportunity for the Marquette community to engage with a nationally respected astronomer whose work bridges cutting-edge science and public understanding of the universe.\nThe visit will feature a series of public events centered on astronomy\, storytelling\, and the importance of dark skies.\n\n\nDay 1 – Celebrate 61 Years of the Shiras Planetarium\n Monday\, April 20\, 2026\nLocation: Shiras Planetarium\nThe community is invited to celebrate the planetarium’s 61st anniversary with a special evening under the dome. The event will feature Dr. Weisberg alongside current Director Becky LaBrecque and former Director Scott Stobbelaar\, who led the planetarium from 1973-1992.\nTwo free programs will be offered (tickets required due to limited seating):\n Program 1 – 6:00 PM – A Tour of the Universe\nDr. Weisberg will guide audiences on a journey through the cosmos\, exploring the scale\, beauty\, and wonder of the universe while offering insights into the astronomical objects and phenomena that shape it.\n Program 2- 7:30 PM – Stories Under the Stars\nA collaborative experience featuring Weisberg\, LaBrecque\, and Stobbelaar. This program blends constellation storytelling\, astronomy education\, and personal reflections from three educators who have inspired audiences under the night sky.\n Following the evening programs\, guests are invited to a birthday celebration and community star party\, weather permitting. Telescopes will be available for public viewing\, along with birthday treats in honor of the planetarium’s milestone year.\n Tickets for both programs must be reserved in advance at:\nhttps://shirasplanetarium.org/tickets/\nNOTE- You must have a ticket for EACH event to attend both. The sessions are ticketed separately\, with limited seating available.\n\n\nDay 2 – Public Lecture at Northern Michigan University\n Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026\n7:00 PM – Lecture Hall C (Room 2906)\, The Science Building\n Dr. Weisberg will present “The Lives and Deaths of Stars\,” an engaging lecture exploring how stars form\, evolve\, and ultimately shape the universe. This program is open to students\, educators\, and the general public.\n\n\nAbout the Shapley Visiting Lectures Program\nThe American Astronomical Society’s Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectures Program connects distinguished astronomers with communities across the country to promote public understanding of astronomy through engaging presentations and outreach.\n\n\nAbout Shiras Planetarium\nLocated in Marquette\, Michigan\, the Shiras Planetarium has served the Upper Peninsula for over six decades\, offering immersive educational experiences\, public programs\, and community events that connect audiences to the night sky.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/celebrate-61-years-of-the-shiras-planetarium/
LOCATION:Shiras Planetarium\, 1203 W Fair Ave\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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