The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will hold its next general membership meeting on Wednesday, September 10th at 6:45 p.m. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Studio 1 on the Lower Level of the Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St., Marquette.  The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.   All community members are welcome to attend. For more information, email  lwvmqtco@gmail.com or visit the website lwvmqt.org.

The Peter White Public Library is pleased to present a special Friend-raiser concert, Singin’ the Good Old Songs Again, on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 6:30–8:00 p.m. in the PWPL Community Room. Beloved singer/songwriters Jackie Davidson and Gary Brandt bring together timeless classics and original folk tunes in an energetic, crowd-pleasing performance. Davidson, a former member of the Grammy Award–winning group The New Christy Minstrels, has graced stages from The Tonight Show to The Red Skelton Show, performing alongside legends such as Sammy Davis Jr. and Tennessee Ernie Ford. Brandt, an acclaimed folk musician, has toured nationally and appeared on

Wednesday, September 10, 2025.  6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.  Singer/songwriters Jackie Davidson and Gary Brandt combine classic and original folk music into an energetic and crowd-pleasing concert.  Jackie was part of the Grammy Award-winning group The New Christy Minstrels and performed on The Tonight Show, The Red Skelton Show, and with Sammy Davis Jr. and Tennessee Ernie Ford, among others.  Gary is a celebrated folk musician who has toured across the country and performed nationally on The Midnight Special.  PLEASE NOTE:  This is a ticketed event.  Tickets are $5 and can be

Mondays & Thursdays, September (8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29) 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. For 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. No admission charge. Registration not required. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Marquette -Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Taking place on Thursday, September 11. Food distribution will begin at 10:00am and continue while supplies last or until 11:30am. Food will be available for approximately 550 families. Due to changes with Feeding America West Michigan, proxy pickup will be limited. This will be a drive-thru event with directions given by parking lot attendants. Guests are asked to remain in their cars and have adequate space prepared in their trunk or back seat in advance to allow the distribution

Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 2025. 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.

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