Keep It In The UP!

PWPL Presents: Tasty Reads Book Group
2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.
A book group for readers, who love to cook. With a focus on food-themed literature, the group explores a variety of books from cookbooks to culinary memoirs. Participants can enjoy tasty treats inspired by the book of the month while sharing their thoughts and connecting with others who share their passion for both literature and food. This month’s book is The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Kisashi Kashiwai. No admission charge. For more information call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

Keweenaw national Historical Park Advisory commission Regular Quarterly Meeting
2026-01-13 13:00 | Keweenaw national Historical Park Headquarters, US41 and Red Jacket Road, Calumet, MI, 49913, United States
The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission will convene for its regular quarterly meeting at 1:00pm on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The meeting will be held in-person at the Keweenaw National Historical Park headquarters building at the corner of US41 and Red Jacket Road.
The meeting will include an update on the work of the Commission during the last quarter, discussion of the upcoming year’s budget and plans and projects to be undertaken over the next year. The Commission will also be announcing the start of this year’s Keweenaw Heritage Grant cycle, with information about applications, eligibility, etc. made available to the public.
The Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission, paneled by citizens appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, represents the public and works collaboratively with the National Park Service to advise and assist with managing the resources of Keweenaw National Historical Park. Agendas and minutes are available upon
request to the Executive Director, Sean Gohman, over phone / email, and can be found at the Park’s website, www.nps.gov/kewe. Contact Executive Director Gohman at 906-483-3040 / sean_gohman@partner.nps.gov.

Join Jazzercise Marquette Gwinn at the Ore Dock Brewing Co. for a pop-up class!
2026-01-13 17:30 | Ore Dock Brewing Co., 114 W Spring St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States

PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays, January (6, 13, 20, 27) 2026.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.
Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer a weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation program. The sessions begin at 6:00 pm followed by a period of fellowship. Dr. Debra Smith, a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and psychologist, will deliver brief talks exploring various aspects of meditation and its impact on our lives. These talks will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, while longer meditation sessions are scheduled for the remaining Tuesdays. All individuals, regardless of skill level or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend. For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.

Marquette City Manager Community Office Hours
2026-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
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PWPL Presents: Teens Game On!
2026-01-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Teen Zone.
Drop in for monthly gaming; we will have a selection of video games, board games and more. For youth in grades 6-12. 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.

WAM! Wednesday After-School Ministy
2026-01-14 15:30 | L’Anse Methodist Church, 304 North Main Street, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
A free program, Wednesday After-school Ministry (WAM!) is available to kids ages 6 to 12. It includes fun Bible-based lessons, games, crafts, music, and snacks, held at L’Anse Methodist Church. Call Laura at (906) 524-6012 for information.

PWPL Presents: Township Advisory Council
2026-01-14 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library, Shiras Room.
Regular quarterly meeting of the Township Advisory Council of the Peter White Public Library.
The meeting is open to all.

2026-01-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Ore Dock Brewing Co., 114 W Spring St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Business After Hours
906 Adventure Team
Ore Dock Brewing Co.
114 W Spring St., Marquette, MI
Wednesday, January 14 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Join 906 Adventure Team for Business After Hours on Wednesday, January 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Ore Dock Brewing Company.

Door prizes will include some great swag from 906 Adventure team.
This casual networking event offers a fantastic opportunity to:

Make valuable business connections
Engage with the community
Spend quality time with colleagues

This is a casual networking opportunity that’s held at some of Marquette County’s most interesting locations and businesses. Whether you’re a seasoned networker or just getting started, all are welcome-partnership members and non-members alike.

Event Details

Business After Hours
2026-01-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Ore Dock Brewing Co., 114 W Spring St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Business After Hours
906 Adventure Team
Ore Dock Brewing Co.
114 W Spring St., Marquette, MI
Wednesday, January 14
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Join 906 Adventure Team for Business After Hours on Wednesday, January 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Ore Dock Brewing Company.
Door prizes will include some great swag from 906 Adventure team. This casual networking event offers a fantastic opportunity to:

Make valuable business connections
Engage with the community
Spend quality time with colleagues

This is a casual networking opportunity that’s held at some of Marquette County’s most interesting locations and businesses. Whether you’re a seasoned networker or just getting started, all are welcome-partnership members and non-members alike.

Event Details

PWPL Presents: U.P. Poet Laureate Reading: Beverly Matherne & Jesse Koenig
2026-01-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors. Join PWPL in a celebration of the newly named 2026/2027 U.P. Poet
Laureate, Jesse Koenig. Beverly Matherne, 2024/2025 U.P. Poet Laureate, and Jesse will team up for an evening of poetic conversation and work. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Downtown Connect meeting
2026-01-15 08:00 | Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St., Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Hello everyone!

We’re looking forward to kicking off the first Downtown Connect meeting of the year and hope you’ll join us for an important conversation about where downtown Marquette has been, and where we’re headed next. At this meeting, we’ll review downtown visitation trends from 2025 and share what those patterns may mean for business opportunities in 2026. We’ll also provide an update on snow removal efforts, highlight upcoming events and ways businesses can participate, and discuss a timely topic as we head into tax season: the personal property tax exemption. Many small businesses may be eligible and are unknowingly leaving money on the table, and we’ll walk through what you should know.

Downtown Connect is your opportunity to have a direct voice in shaping the future of Downtown Marquette. These meetings are where major decisions are made on community events, initiatives, and development projects that affect us all. Is there something you’d like to see brought to life downtown, or a change you believe would better serve the business community? Please attend, share your perspective, and help us make decisions that strengthen and grow our downtown together.

Date: Thursday, January 15
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Marquette Commons (112 S. Third St.)

1) 2025 in Review Presentation
a) A look at visitation in Downtown Marquette
b) Discussion on 2026 opportunities

2) Downtown Snow Removal
a) Expectations and business needs

3) UP200 Business Participation Opportunities
a) Warm-up Parties
b) Hosting Vendors and pop-ups

4) Small Business Personal Property Tax Exemption
a) Are you leaving money on the table this tax season?

Any business owner, manager, or employee from Downtown Marquette is invited to join!

For more information, please contact Mike Bradford, Marquette Downtown Development Authority Business Outreach & Promotions Director.

PWPL Presents: Tech Coaching for Seniors
2026-01-15 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays and Thursdays, January (6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22), 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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. Call the Reference Desk at
906-226-4311 to schedule your 30-minute session. Please charge your electronic device before each session, and bring passwords with you. No fees.

PWPL Presents: Third Thursday Roundtable
2026-01-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Noon – 1 PM.
Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.
Share tips and tricks with other android and Apple cell phone users. Drop in anytime between Noon and 1 PM. No registration required. Bring your cellphone and a friend. Contact the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 if you have questions.

Savvy Caregiver Workshop
2026-01-15 13:30 - 15:30 | MI
Registration is underway for Savvy Caregiver, a nationally recognized educational training program for family members caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia or memory loss and are living at home.
Savvy Caregiver is designed to give caregivers relevant knowledge, skills, and mastery to support the person living with dementia and to take care of themselves. Topics include information about Alzheimer’s and related dementias, the role of confusion and its effects on behavior, the stages of dementia, and how to keep the person engaged and involved in daily activities. Decision making for difficult issues caregivers often face and caregiver self-care exercises are also highlighted. Savvy Caregiver participants report increased confidence and ability to manage their caregiving, as well as lower depression and burden.
The workshop has 6 weekly sessions, each lasting 2 hours, and will be held on Thursdays, January 15 – February 19, 2026 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm Eastern, via Zoom.
Savvy Caregiver is offered by Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP). There is no charge for this workshop, but registration is required. Class size is limited. Registration ends when the class is full or on December 15.
To register, visit www.upcap.org (click on Events) or dial 2-1-1 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST) for assistance.

139th Annual Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament
2026-01-16 00:00 - 2026-01-18 23:59 | MI
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Suicide Hill
January 16–18, 2026 | U.P. Nordic Ski Complex | Ishpeming, Michigan
Ishpeming, MI — The Ishpeming Ski Club, one of the oldest ski clubs in the United States (founded in 1887), will host the 139th Annual Ski Jumping Tournament on January 16–18, 2026. Held every year since its founding, the event stands as one of the longest-running winter sports traditions in North America. As the birthplace of organized skiing in the United States and home to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame, Ishpeming continues to play a central role in American ski history. This year’s tournament also marks the 100th Anniversary of Suicide Hill, the 90-meter ski jump that has shaped winter sport in the Upper Peninsula for a century.
National Junior Events Featured
The 2026 tournament includes nationally sanctioned junior competitions under U.S. Ski & Snowboard, drawing athletes from across the country:

Junior World Qualifier (JWQ) — 90 meter hill
• Friday and Saturday
Junior National Qualifier (JNQ) —60 meter hill
• Saturday
Nordic Combined (NC) — ski jumping + cross-country skiing
• Saturday and Sunday (JNQ & WJQ)

These events reinforce Ishpeming’s role as an important stop on the U.S. junior athlete-development pathway during this milestone anniversary year.
Weekend Schedule
Friday, January 16
139th Annual ISC Ski Jumping Tournament
Includes USA Ski Jumping ,U.S. Cup and JWQ Ski Jumping Competition
Opening night on Suicide Hill, featuring national-level ski jumping, bonfires, concessions, and a beer tent.
Saturday, January 17
Paul Bietila Memorial Tournament
Includes JWQ and JNQ Ski Jumping and NC Ski Race Competitions
The busiest day of the weekend, featuring national-level ski jumping, ski racing, bonfires, concessions, beer tent and fireworks show immediately following competition.
Sunday, January 18
Central Division Junior Tournament
Includes JWQ and JNQ, NC Ski Race Competition
A family-friendly event featuring up-and-coming, Central Division athletes and national-level ski racing.
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“Reaching the 100th Anniversary of Suicide Hill isn’t just a milestone — it’s a reminder of how deeply this hill is woven into our community’s identity,” said Peter Copenhaver, Vice President of the Ishpeming Ski Club. “Generations have watched athletes fly here. Pairing that legacy with national qualifiers and a full weekend of events makes this the year to experience ski jumping in Ishpeming.”
Admission — Booster Buttons
Required for entry Friday and Saturday. Proceeds support ISC youth ski programs.

$15 in advance
$20 at the gate
Ages 12 and under free

Full purchasing information for Booster Buttons is available at:
www.ishskiclub.com
Parking & Shuttles

Park and Ride Shuttle service to and from North Iron Church (US 41, Ishpeming)
On-site Parking: $10 per vehicle per night; limited parking available; opens 4 PM Friday.
No roadside parking on County Road or Cliffs Drive. Vehicles will be towed.

About the Ishpeming Ski Club
Founded in 1887, the Ishpeming Ski Club is one of the oldest ski clubs in the United States and part of the birthplace of organized skiing in America. The club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to ski jumping, Nordic combined, and cross-country skiing, preserving the region’s Nordic heritage while supporting year-round youth development programs.
More information: www.ishskiclub.com
Facebook: facebook.com/ishskiclub

139th Annual Ski Jumping Tournament
2026-01-16 00:00 - 2026-01-18 23:59 | U.P. Nordic Ski Complex, Cliffs Drive, Ishpeming, Michigan, 49849
Event Description:
The Ishpeming Ski Club, one of the oldest ski clubs in the United States (founded in 1887), will host the 139th Annual Ski Jumping Tournament on January 16–18, 2026. Held every year since its founding, the event stands as one of the longest-running winter sports traditions in North America. As the birthplace of organized skiing in the United States and home to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame, Ishpeming continues to play a central role in American ski history. This year’s tournament also marks the 100th Anniversary of Suicide Hill, the 90-meter ski jump that has shaped winter sport in the Upper Peninsula for a century.
Friday, January 16
139th Annual ISC Ski Jumping Tournament
Includes USA Ski Jumping ,U.S. Cup and JWQ Ski Jumping Competition
Opening night on Suicide Hill, featuring national-level ski jumping, bonfires, concessions, and a beer tent.

Saturday, January 17
Paul Bietila Memorial Tournament
Includes JWQ and JNQ Ski Jumping and NC Ski Race Competitions
The busiest day of the weekend, featuring national-level ski jumping, ski racing, bonfires, concessions, beer tent and fireworks show immediately following competition.

Sunday, January 18
Central Division Junior Tournament
Includes JWQ and JNQ, NC Ski Race Competition
A family-friendly event featuring up-and-coming, Central Division athletes and national-level ski racing.

Admission — Booster Buttons
Required for entry Friday and Saturday. Proceeds support ISC youth ski programs.

$15 in advance

$20 at the gate

Ages 12 and under free

Full purchasing information for Booster Buttons is available at: www.ishskiclub.com

PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2026-01-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, January (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 2026.
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 www.pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Global Cinema: Latvia’s Flow
2026-01-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Friday, January 16, 2026.
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Teens. This Oscar-winning animated feature film from Latvia features a cat trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world of water. Rated PG. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Shine Bright Childcare Celebration
2026-01-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Hancock Community Hub Gym, 417 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI, 49930, United States
Shine Bright Childcare Celebration — January 16
To recognize the progress achieved and continue building momentum, the community is invited to the free Shine Bright Childcare Celebration on January 16th from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Hancock Community Hub.
This family-friendly evening will include:

A family dance

Kids activities

Pizza and treats

A chance to connect with local childcare providers, parents, and community partners

Attendees are encouraged to dress in their brightest outfits—the brighter, the better—to celebrate the energy and optimism driving the region’s childcare work forward. Optional diaper or monetary donations for the Tree House Family Resources Baby Closet are welcome but not required.
Community Childcare Conversation
Prior to the celebration, a community conversation will take place from 3:00-4:00 PM in the Community Room at the Hancock Community Hub (2nd Floor). This open discussion will share updates on the Start Small program, highlight recent childcare successes, and outline the needs still present. It is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about supporting local childcare initiatives or about becoming a childcare provider.

Annual Ishpeming Ski Jumping Tournament
2026-01-16 19:00, 2026-01-17 18:00 | MI
Business Route 28 , Ishpeming, MI 49849

Dates: January 16, 2026 – January 18, 2026

Launch into winter action by attending the longest consecutive ski jumping tournament in the country! Come watch U.S. and International ski jumpers defy gravity as they soar off the historic K90, Ski Jump. This family-friendly, fun for all event is filled with tailgating, a beer tent, food trucks, concessions, giant bonfires while watching the athletes compete, and fireworks.

Friday, January 16 7:00 PM

The weekend begins with a U.S. Cup competition on the K90, part of the regional Four Hills Tournament circuit featuring the top athletes in the country. Friday also opens the Junior World Qualifier on the K90 hill, where athletes start their pursuit of a place at the FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships in Trondheim, Norway!

Saturday, January 17 6:00 PM

The morning starts off with the Nordic Combined cross-country ski race on the Ishpeming Ski Club’s Norman Juhola Trail System.

The evening brings the Paul Bietila Memorial Ski Jumping Tournament – Ski jumpers from all over the U.S.A. will test their abilities to fly as far as possible with the best style. Fans can also enjoy the unique Target Jump event, where athletes compete for precision by trying to land on a predetermined mark near the K-point, a true test of control, distance, and accuracy.

Sunday, January 18 11:00 AM

Nordic Combined ski race on the Norman Juhola Trail System, and then all eyes turn to the future with our Junior Ski Jumping Tournament on the K13, K25, and K40 hills.

Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the gate. Get your button (ticket) in advance at retailers across the county. Parking costs are $10 and will be located off-site with a shuttle to the hill.

Online ticket sales are available! Visit ishskiclub.com for details.

Upper Michigan Ice Races
2026-01-17 00:00 - 23:59 | MI
150 West Johnson Lake Road, Gwinn, MI 49841

Dates: January 3, 2026 – March 14, 2026

Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Saturday

Get Ready For This Winter’s Biggest Adrenaline Rush: The Upper Michigan Ice Races

Are you ready to take your thrill-seeking to the next level? Join the Upper Michigan Ice Racing Association for an action-packed series of Weekly Ice Races held on Saturdays, where dirt bikes and quads tear up the ice in a battle of speed, skill, and sheer power!

The Upper Michigan Ice Races are open to the public for spectating or bring your best ORV to join the competition and race to the top! The raceway is conveniently located off Snowmobile Trail 8, making Saturdays the best day to come and experience the races and explore the trails in Gwinn and Marquette County.

Saturday Schedule: Day Races

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Gates open for Registration & for Pre-Registered Participants

10:00 AM: Spectator Gates Open

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM: Practice & warm-up runs

11:30 AM – 6:00 PM: Ice Races

January 31 & February 28: Night Races

11:00 AM: Registration Opens

4:00 PM: Youth Races

6:00 PM – Midnight: Adult Races

Whether you’re on the track or in the stands, the roar of engines, the spray of ice, and the fierce competition will have you coming back week after week. Invite your friends, family, and fellow racers for the coolest race event in town! Be sure to check the Michigan Ice Races website for updates and more details!

PWPL Presents: Teens Read: Winter Reading!
2026-01-17 00:00 - 23:59 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Teens can fill out reading logs for a chance to win one of two $50 gift cards. Registration for Teens Read: Winter Reading will open at 9 am on our website and will remain open until February 22, 2025. All logs must be turned in by February 28, for entry into the gift cards. For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required; no admission charge. For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Kids Read! Winter Reading - STICK with Reading! Family Read-in Kickoff
2026-01-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, January 17, 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Kids Room.
The annual Kids Winter Reading program has returned! Winter Reading: STICK with Reading is open to all children 0-14. This year kids will read to choose from tiered levels of progressively more awesome stickers. Join us in kicking off Winter Reading with a Family Read-In! There will be cozy reading nooks set up throughout the kids’ room for kids and families to sit and read together, either out loud or quietly. Other activities during the kick-off event will include registering for winter reading & getting reading sheets, decorating a sticker collecting container, earning extra prize stickers via the kickoff BINGO card, cookies and hot cocoa (from 11am-1pm only), a sticker mural, and more! If you miss kickoff, register online for Winter Reading at any time before the program ends on February 28 and then stop by the library to get your reading sheet. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Family Fun Classic Bowling Tournment
2026-01-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Whirl-I-Gig, 15850 Whirl-I - Gig Road, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
FAMILY FUN CLASSIC BOWLING TOURNAMENT

Whirl-I-Gig, 15850 Whirl-I-Gig Road, L’Anse
January 17, 2026
$15 per bowler per shift
11am & 2pm
Door prizes will be awarded

Register at Baraga Co. Chamber of Commerce, 1 N. Main Street, L’Anse or call 906-353-8808

MLK Day of Service
2026-01-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan
Northern Michigan University will mark the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 19, with three activities: a luncheon with keynote speaker Charlita Anderson White, a 1983 NMU alumna and retired magistrate of the Lorain County Domestic and Juvenile Court in Ohio; an early-access, curated tour of “Speaking Volumes: Transforming Hate”—the first national art exhibition hosted by NMU’s Devos Art Museum; and hands-on service projects.

The luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. will feature a menu of fried chicken, shrimp and grits, mac and cheese, collard greens, potato salad, cornbread and sweet potato pie. It is free for NMU students and youth attending with a parent, and $14 for NMU employees and community members. Registration and tickets are required in either case, and may be obtained at tickets.nmu.edu.

Judge Anderson White earned a bachelor’s degree in speech communications from NMU. Her luncheon keynote is titled “The Beloved Community: Where Justice, Healing, and Hope Meet.” She will reflect on “how rest, resilience and justice move us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a world shaped by compassion and hope.” Anderson White’s career and community leadership have advanced those themes as well, while centering the dignity and potential of every person.

The early-access curator’s tour of the national art exhibition, “Speaking Volumes: Transforming Hate,” is scheduled at 1 p.m. at the Devos Art Museum. The thought-provoking collection use diverse media—sculpture, painting, photography, ceramics and printmaking—to reflect, engage and challenge. NMU alumna Katie Knight curated the exhibition, which will run from Jan. 20-March 21.

Inspired by Dr. King’s call to serve others, NMU is hosting a crochet and kitting hat-making session from 2-5 p.m. in The Lodge in support of its Dignity Drive. The hats will be added to the warmth and wellness kits being delivered at the end of the week. All skill levels are welcome and materials will be supplied. Snacks and refreshments will also be provided.

MLK Day of Service at NMU
2026-01-19 11:00 - 13:00 | DeVos Art Museum, 401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Northern Michigan University will mark the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 19, with three activities: a luncheon with keynote speaker Charlita Anderson White, a 1983 NMU alumna and retired magistrate of the Lorain County Domestic and Juvenile Court in Ohio; an early-access, curated tour of “Speaking Volumes: Transforming Hate”-the first national art exhibition hosted by NMU’s Devos Art Museum; and hands-on service projects.
The luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. will feature a menu of fried chicken, shrimp and grits, mac and cheese, collard greens, potato salad, cornbread and sweet potato pie. It is free for NMU students and youth attending with a parent, and $14 for NMU employees and community members. Registration and tickets are required in either case, and may be obtained at tickets.nmu.edu.
Judge Anderson White earned a bachelor’s degree in speech communications from NMU. Her luncheon keynote is titled “The Beloved Community: Where Justice, Healing, and Hope Meet.” She will reflect on “how rest, resilience and justice move us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a world shaped by compassion and hope.” Anderson White’s career and community leadership have advanced those themes as well, while centering the dignity and potential of every person.
The early-access curator’s tour of the national art exhibition, “Speaking Volumes: Transforming Hate,” is scheduled at 1 p.m. at the Devos Art Museum. The thought-provoking collection uses diverse media-sculpture, painting, photography, ceramics and printmaking-to reflect, engage and challenge. NMU alumna Katie Knight curated the exhibition, which will run from Jan. 20-March 21.
Inspired by Dr. King’s call to serve others, NMU is hosting a crochet and kitting hat-making session from 2-5 p.m. in The Lodge in support of its Dignity Drive. The hats will be added to the warmth and wellness kits being delivered at the end of the week. All skill levels are welcome and materials will be supplied. Snacks and refreshments will also be provided.

PWPL Presents: PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-01-20 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room.
Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is open to all. Meeting agenda, materials, and remote attendance link are available on the library’s website: www.pwpl.info. For more information call 906-226-4303.
