Tuesday, August 19th at 4pm, the Gemini Moon band will be at the library to perform! Gemini Moon performs guitar-driven originals with male/female lead vocals and harmonies, as well as fresh interpretations of classic and modern covers. The group is influenced by 90s alternative and 60s/70s classic rock, as well as blues, pop, and folk from all eras. The band’s original songs feature themes of love, hope, and courage among others. Gemini Moon blend these influences together into a playful, loving, and family-friendly musical space with balanced tones and mindful volume.

Marquette County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda & Minutes 08.19.25   Tuesday, August 19, 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 August 5, 2025 PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minutes per person) REVIEW OF CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS: Biweekly Payroll for the period ending August 2, 2025 was $869,111.80. • Check #233672, dated 8/8/2025, for $1,898.58 ~ Payable to Alger-Delta Co-Op Electric.

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

Wednesday, August 20th at 5:30pm, international bestselling author Sue Harrison will be at the library for a presentation and discussion of her historical novel, The Midwife’s Touch. Snowbound Books will also be here to sell copies of Harrison’s books. The Midwife’s Touch is the August selection for the Adult Book Club that meets at ICPL.  

HOGs for a Cause Bike Night @ Dry Dock Bar & Grill August 20th, 2025 6PM-8PM Baskets & 50-50 Raffle for info contact Barbara Salmela 906.250.1016 – salmela432@gmail.com

Wednesday, August 20, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps. Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. PWPL welcomes Gemini Moon to the Front Street Steps. Gemini Moon performs guitar-driven originals with male/female lead vocals and harmonies, as well as fresh interpretations of classic and modern covers from artists like Elle King, Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac, Cyndi Lauper, and Paramore. Weather Contingency: Community Room. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

In Paper Marriage, a Chinese immigrant facing deportation pins her hopes on a marriage of convenience with an unemployed American drifting through life. What begins as a charade quickly unravels into something far more complicated and deeply human. Together, they navigate clashing cultures, quiet tensions, and moments of grace as they try to outlast the system. Tickets start at $20 for adults, Free for students 20 and under. https://emberlight.org/event/paper-marriage/

Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, August 21 – September 25th, 1:00 – 2:30 pm at the Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street, Negaunee. Research 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

Music on Third will be making its return to the Third Street Corridor this month, and will be bringing some needed changes to help make it a safer and more enjoyable event for everyone. The next Music on Third of 2025 is scheduled for Thursday, August 21 from 6 – 9 pm. Streets will be closed beginning at 5:30 pm, with musicians located between Ridge St. and Prospect St. performing from 6 – 8 pm and musicians between Prospect St. and Kaye Ave. performing from 7 – 9 pm. UPDATE: The Hewitt Ave. intersection will now be closed to make