BCMH Lunch & Learn ~ Slips, Trips & Falls
2026-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Baraga County Memorial Hospital, 18341 US Hwy 41, L'Anse, Michigan, 49946
Baraga County Memorial Hospital Lunch & Learn
“SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS”

Tuesday, February 17th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm
BCMH Conference Center
FREE to attend/Lunch Provided

Hosted by Dr. Emily Scroggs, PT, DPT, MBA of Baraga County Memorial Hospital
Learn how effectively identify and manage fall related hazards, their causes, and what you can do to prevent them.

Reserve Your Spot
906-524-3322

PWPL Presents: PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-02-17 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, February 17, 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: pwpl.info. For more information call 906-226-4303.

Memory Loss/Dementia Caregiver Support Group
2026-02-17 18:00 | Canal View, 1100 W. Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Memory Loss/Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Tuesday, February 17th @ 6:00pm
Canal View

These monthly meetings are open to the public. Event specific entrance is marked.

Free Babysitting Class "Safe Sitter"
2026-02-18 00:00 - 23:59 | Ontonagon Intermediate School District CTE Training Center, Ontonagon, Michigan
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is hosting Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR on February 21 and 22, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District CTE Training Center in Ontonagon. This two-day training is offered at no cost, including lunch each day and is open to all Copper Country students in sixth through eighth grade.

“It’s not just about babysitting; it’s about being trusted, learning independence and gaining skills you can use in everyday life,” said Heather Johnson, Safe Sitter instructor. “Taking this course is a great way for young people to learn the skills and confidence needed to care for children safely and responsibly.”

The class teaches important skills like what to do in an emergency, how to manage behavior, how to care for infants and children and even how to navigate tricky situations. Students learn and practice basic first aid, CPR skills, and how to help a choking infant and child.

“The course also emphasizes responsibility, professionalism and communication with families, which are valuable life skills that extend beyond babysitting,” said Johnson.

Safe Sitter is free to attend, but registration is required as seats are limited. Space is limited and we do expect this class to be full. Sign up for Safe Sitter by visiting coppershores.org. Registration closes on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

PWPL Presents: Home School Chapter Book Discussion
2026-02-18 01:00 - 14:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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 Uprising by Jennifer A. Nielsen. 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 pierce@pwpl.info, visit pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook

PWPL Presents: Baby Storytime
2026-02-18 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesdays February (4, 11, 18, 25), 2026.
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: Family Day & Family Night at Peter White: Blocks, Building and Towers
2026-02-18 13:30 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Family Day 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Family Night 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Youth Services Room.
Families with youth of all ages, welcome to our brand-new monthly family themed drop-in library days! This first event will be all about building and towers – different building materials, appropriate for children of varying ages, will be throughout the kids’ room for families to enjoy building (and knocking down!) together. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Teens Cook!
2026-02-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, February 18, 2026:
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to register for a cooking class at the Marquette Food Coop. We will be making Southern Comfort Food:
Gumbo and Rice – This class will contain meat. Very hands-on! Cooking class will take place at the Marquette Food Co-Op. Online registration required. For more information, to check the status of the program, and to register, call 906-226-4321 or visit pwpl.info.

Winter Research Day
2026-02-19 00:00 - 23:59 | Jamrich Hall, NMU Campus, Jamrich Hall 1100, Marquette, Michigan
The Northern Michigan University College of Graduate Studies and Research will host its first Winter Research Day on Thursday, Feb. 19. This event is free and open to the public. It will be held in room 1100 John X. Jamrich Hall and the adjacent atrium.

Winter Research Day features the following: poster presentations for all levels from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Jamrich atrium; an undergraduate three-minute presentation (3MP) from 10-11:30 a.m. in JXJ 1100; a workshop for fellowships and scholarships abroad from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the Olson Library atrium; a graduate student three-minute thesis (3MT) competition from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in JXJ 1100; and a faculty scholarship “buzz session” from 4-5 p.m. in JXJ 1100.

The buzz session will feature five-minute presentations on various research disciplines from faculty members Z.Z. Lehmberg, Michelle Grace-Williams, Robbie Goodrich, Jelili Adebiyi and Vikash Kumar.

Attendees will have the opportunity to come and go as they please for the poster session, 3MP, and the scholarly buzz session. For 3MT, attendees must arrive before the doors close in order to be admitted.

All NMU students are eligible to present their research at the event, provided they register by Feb. 6. Those who participate in the poster presentations, 3MP and 3MT will have the opportunity to win prize money for first place, second place and people’s choice.

This event is hosted in partnership with the Committee on Internationalization (COI) and with support from SISU: The Innovation Institute at NMU. Winter Research Day is intended to broaden participation in research, creative and scholarly activities for all NMU students, providing a valuable experience that prepares students for graduate school and future careers.

NMU Hosts First Winter Research Day
2026-02-19 00:00 - 23:59 | Jamrich Hall, NMU Campus, Jamrich Hall 1100, Marquette, Michigan

Br. Guy Consolmagno Presentation of the Stars
2026-02-19 00:00 - 2026-02-21 23:59 | MI
Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ, the former head of the Vatican Observatory, and now current head of the Vatican Observatory Foundation, with a specialty in meteorites, is a Jesuit brother who will come to both Houghton and Chassell for a series of presentations. He will be giving 1colloquium and 3 presentations for the public from February 19-21, 2026. His last presentation on February 21 st will be geared towards children and their families. The three presentations are
as follows:

Thursday, February 19: 4:00pm Physics Colloquium: “What’s Surfacing at Bennu” & 7:00pm Public Talk: “Strange Cosmologies” in Fisher 139 at Michigan Technological University

Friday, February 20: “A Jesuit Guide to the Stars” at St. Albert the Great University Parish (lower level)

Saturday, February 21: “Adventures of a Vatican Astronomer” at St. Anne’s Parish, Chassell, MI from 9-10 am
This presentation is for children and families

PWPL Presents: Tech Coaching for Seniors
2026-02-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays and Thursdays, February (10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26), 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
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
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
2026-02-19 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.

PWPL Presents: ¡Hola Español! - Spanish Club
2026-02-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, February 19, 2026.
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Join us for a fun and interactive introduction into the Spanish language and the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries! Kids will learn basic Spanish vocabulary through games, stories, and handson activities. Open to kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime
2026-02-20 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays & Fridays February (3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27), 2026.
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

PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2026-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, February (6, 13, 20, 27) 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 pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Global Cinema: Finland’s Fallen Leaves
2026-02-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Friday, February 20, 2026.
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Teens. For Valentine’s Day, PWPL screens this Oscar-nominated Finnish romantic comedy/drama about the fates of two star-crossed lovers in Helsinki. Not rated. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: LEGO Club.
2026-02-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays February (6, 20, 27), 2026.
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.

Upper Michigan Ice Races
2026-02-21 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!

Ice Fishing Tournament
2026-02-21 00:00 - 23:59 | L’Anse
Ice Fishing Tournament hosted by Skipper’s & Northern Edge
February 21st, Lake Superior Waters

4:00 pm Weigh-In @ Skipper’s
Any species – single person

entry Infor: $20.00 per person
50/50 Raffle
Door Prizes

Fish Fry – 12 pm to 1:00 pm @ White Fish Hole

NMU Presents 'A Streetcar Named Desire'
2026-02-21 00:00 - 2026-02-28 23:59 | James A. Panowski Black Box Theatre, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michgian, 49855
Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present “A Streetcar Named Desire,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Tennessee Williams, Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 19-21 and 26-28, in the Panowski Black Box Theatre. The show will be directed by assistant professor Kaitlyn Frotton.
First performed in 1947, “A Streetcar Named Desire” is about the fragile Southern belle Blanche DuBois. She moves in with her sister Stella and brutish brother-in-law Stanley Kowalski in New Orleans, leading to a tragic clash of illusion and reality, desire and class. The play explores persisting themes of mental instability, desire versus destruction, racism and oppression, misogyny and sexual assault.
“I feel there is no reason to revisit a ‘classic’ unless the theme holds relevance in modern society,” Frotton explained. “Domestic violence, misogyny and racism are still very much alive in 2026, so very little needs to be altered for contemporary ears and eyes to connect to it. A work of art can only maintain the label ‘classic’ if its themes are universal, and in this case, they unfortunately are.”
Frotton said the audience’s close proximity to the stage in the Panowski Black Box Theatre, as opposed to a larger venue, will be an advantage for this production.
“The benefits of performing in a black box theatre is that you can often get up close and personal with the performers and other patrons; no one has anywhere to really ‘hide.’ This can feel intense, but also reminds us that theatre is not theatre without an energetic exchange from actor to audience, audience to actor, actor to actor, and patron to patron.”
Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. each night of the run, with a sensory-friendly Theatre for All matinee at 1 p.m. Feb. 21, and a regular 1 p.m. matinee Feb. 28.
“The actors and student designers have put so much work and effort into this show. I’m unbelievably proud of their bravery and respect for each other,” Frotton added. “They are collaborative, respectful of one another and extremely talented, so that makes directing this challenging piece really exciting.”
This performance is for mature audiences only. Tickets for the nightly showings and the Feb. 28 matinee are $25 for the general public; $22 for NMU staff, seniors and military; $15 for youth; and $5 for NMU students. Admission to the Theatre For All matinee showings is “pay as you may.” Tickets for this event can be purchased at tickets.nmu.edu.

Flippin' for Hoops Fundraiser
2026-02-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Baraga American Legion Post #444, 505 S. Superior Avenue, Baraga, Michgian, 49908
FLIPPIN’ FOR HOOPS
All proceeds support Baraga Boys Basketball – COME HUNGRY. LEAVE PROUD!

Saturday, February 21 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Baraga American Legion Post 444

$12 per person
Free for kids 5 & under
Pancakes, eggs, sausage & bacon – Takeout Available

Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast served by our Vikings and stick around for Gift Basket Giveaways

NMU Hosts Regional Science Olympiad
2026-02-21 09:00 - 15:00 | NMU Science Building, Marquette, Michigan
Northern Michigan University’s Seaborg Center will host the annual Michigan Region I Science Olympiad tournament from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, in the NMU Science Building and Weston Hall. The competition typically draws about 300 middle and high school students from across the Upper Peninsula, who will participate in 46 events.

The highest-placing teams in each division will advance to the state tournament, scheduled for April at Michigan State University.

Science Olympiad is a nationally recognized co-curricular program designed to spark interest in science, engineering, and health-related fields. Its mission is to strengthen the future STEM workforce by encouraging diverse student participation in science and technology courses, promoting collaboration and critical thinking, and offering hands-on learning experiences developed in partnership with educators and industry professionals. The program also emphasizes mentorship and celebrates exceptional student and teacher achievements.

Participants gain practical experience through a variety of challenges that emphasize design, analysis, and problem-solving while reinforcing the importance of effective teamwork. Each year’s events are updated to reflect advancements and evolving topics across disciplines such as genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering and technology.

Marquette Delegation to visit Kajaani, Finland in June 2026
2026-02-21 10:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Informational Meeting to be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026
The Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership in association with the City of Marquette will be sending a delegation to Kajaani, Finland in June 2026. An informational meeting will be held on Saturday, February 21, at 10:00am in the Shiras Room of Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front St. in Marquette. The Shiras Room is located on the second level of the library. While in Finland, delegates will stay with a host family and visit sites of interest in Kajaani, Finland and the surrounding area. Additional information about the program and an application to join the delegation will be available at the informational meeting. The cost of the trip including airfare, ground transportation and official delegation events is approximately $2,800.00 and is the responsibility of each delegate. Currently, spaces to be a part of the delegation are LIMITED. Marquette’s Sister City program with Kajaani, Finland began in the early 1990s.
The program focuses on cultural understanding, international friendship, and sharing of ideas. For additional information about the delegation, please contact Marty Eskelinen (906-360-3757) or Randy Jensen (906250-2788). For more information about the Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership, visit www.mqtsistercity.org.

*The application for delegation participation will be made available on the website for those unable to attend the informational meeting on February 21.

PWPL Presents: Prom Dress Swap
2026-02-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday February 21, 2026.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
All students in grades 9 to 12 are welcome. Looking for a Prom Dress, come to the
Annual PWPL Prom Dress Swap. The Swap will be open 10 am – 4 pm, to anyone looking for a prom dress. We will be accepting dresses until Friday, February 20. Dresses can be dropped off in the Teen Zone. 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.

PWPL Presents: Saturday Storytime
2026-02-21 11:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturdays, February (7, 14, 21, 28), 2026.
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Songs, 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.

PWPL Presents: Art with Ella
2026-02-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturdays, February (7, 21), 2026.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Join NMU Art Education major Ella and create art! Kids of all ages are welcome – the
techniques used will be adaptable for kids of all ages and abilities. All supplies provided, drop-in program. Special Countdown to Valentine’s Day project on Saturday Feb. 7. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Masquerade Midwinter Gala 2026
2026-02-21 18:30 - 23:00 | Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, 123 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
February 21st, 7:00 to 11:00 PM
Doors at 6:30
Upper Peninsula Children’s MuseumJoin Marquette Fringe at the U.P. Children’s Museum for the 2026 Midwinter Gala. Expect magic and mystery with our Masquerade theme. Don your finest evening wear and join us for a night of live music, art installations, cocktails, and the opportunity to support your favorite local performing arts organization! Bring your own mask, or make one at our mask creation station.
