• Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop

    Ishpeming Senior Center 121 Greenwood St, Ishpeming, MI, United States

    Thursdays, August 13 through September 17, 2026, from 1:30-3:00 pm EST, Ishpeming Senior Center, 121 Greenwood Street, Ishpeming.    Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week in-person workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, August 13 through September 17, 2026, from 1:30-3:00 pm EST, at the Ishpeming Senior Center, 121 Greenwood Street, Ishpeming.  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

  • Second Thursday Creativity Series

    Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum 123 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI, United States

    Join us for our Second Thursday Creativity Series at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum: “International Lefthanders Day” Thursday, August 13, 2026 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Experience hands-on craft activities, music, and FREE Culver’s Frozen Custard. FREE to participate! Thanks!   Sincerely,  Marnie Foucault Director of 8-18 Media Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum  

  • 2026 L’Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule

    L’Anse Waterfront L'Anse, Michigan

    2026 L’Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule   Thursday Nights at 7:00 pm Aug 13  Lighning Ridge – A variety of country classics Aug 20  Chad Borgen – A rock and roll country band Aug 27  Chasin’ Steel – Bluegrass Sept 3  Black Pearl – Smooth Jazz/Rock/Country Sept 10  Tapestry String Band – Roots, Country, Bluegrass   Bad weather concerts will be at the L’Anse Area School Cafeteria – 201 N 4th Street

  • AGENDA CITY OF NEGAUNEE REGULAR MEETING

    Negaunee Senior Center 410 Jackson St, Negaunee, MI, United States

    AGENDA CITY OF NEGAUNEE REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 13, 2026 @ 6:30 P.M. NEGAUNEE SENIOR CENTER, 410 JACKSON ST (TOBIN St. ENTRANCE)   CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE TO FLAG ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT (3 min. limit) PUBLIC HEARINGS 2ND READING DATA CENTER ORDINANCE #156 COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION DISTRICT TAX ABATEMENT – 415 IRON ST. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS MDNR LAND AND WATER RESOLUTION – NEGAUNEE ICE ARENA LIVE STREAM DISCUSSION MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL LEAGUE CONFERENCE DISCUSSION MILLER ROAD BIDS ROBBINS FLOORING AGREEMENT CONSENT AGENDA MINUTES – JULY 16, 2026 REGULAR MINUTES CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS REVENUE/EXPENDITURE TRIAL BALANCE REPORTS MATCH ON

  • Century 21 Affiliated Summer Concert Series

    Kestner Waterfront Park-City of Houghton 1100 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, Michigan

    Century 21 Affiliated Summer Concert Series Returns to Ray Kestner Park This August The City of Houghton is pleased to share the 2026 Century 21 Affiliated Summer Concert Series at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park. This August tradition brings free, outdoor, family‑friendly music to the lakeshore every Thursday evening. It continues a long community favorite that celebrates local talent and the easy summer rhythm of gathering by the water. 2026 Concert Lineup All performances take place at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park, 1100 W Lakeshore Drive, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Thursday, August 13 Tom Katalin and Highway 41 Rock, Americana, and

  • Marquette Trail 50 Ultramarathon

    Marquette, MI 49855   Dates: August 14, 2026 – August 15, 2026   The Marquette Trail 50 is an ultramarathon (a foot race with distances beyond the marathon distance of 26.2 miles) along some of Marquette’s most scenic and pristine trails.   The Marquette Trail 50 consists of a 50-kilometer and 50-mile event held on Saturday and a 5K and kids mile on Friday. The course is mostly single-track, climbing the 4 peaks: Sugarloaf, Top-of-the-World, Bareback, and Hogback.   Don’t wait, register today!   Not into running, but still want to be around the action? Be kind and lend a

  • 22nd Annual Pasty Fest

    Calumet

     Fresh-baked pasties, medieval knights, classic cars and one of the Upper Peninsula’s most beloved eating contests are all on the menu as Pasty Fest returns to downtown Calumet next weekend. 22nd Annual Pasty Fest a celebration of the Copper Country’s mining heritage and one of Michigan’s most iconic foods, Pasty Fest transforms Fifth Street into a lively destination packed with local vendors, family activities, live entertainment and plenty of opportunities to experience the culture that has made the Keweenaw famous. Don’t miss opening ceremonies at noon with medieval actors and the Michigan Tech Pep Band, plus the Calumet-Laurium-Keweenaw Marching Band! Throughout the

  • PWPL Presents: Drop-in Meditation with Meditate Marquette

    pwpl 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, United States

    Tuesdays, August (4, 11, 18, 25) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fridays, August (7, 14, 21, 28) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation programs. Sessions will include a combination of talks, seated meditation, and movement practices.  All individuals, regardless of previous experience or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend.  For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.  

  • Silver Creek Church Celebrates 20 Years of Providing Backpacks

    Silver Creek Church 219 Silver Creek Rd, Marquette, MI, United States

    HARVEY, MI – Silver Creek Church will host its annual Backpack SOS community outreach on Saturday, August 15, from 9:00-11:00 AM at Silver Creek Church in Harvey.   This year marks the 20th year Silver Creek Church has provided backpacks and school supplies to local children. The drive-thru event is open to children Pre-K through 12th grade. Children do not need to be present, and no pre-registration is required for this drive-thru event.   Each child will receive a backpack, age-appropriate school supplies, a pair of socks, a hygiene kit, and a voucher for three free outfits from Silver Creek