• Marquette DDA to Host Public Open House on Downtown Wayfinding and Signage System

    Marquette Commons 112 S. Third St., Marquette, MI, United States

    The Marquette Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will host a Public Open House on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. to solicit community feedback on the development of a comprehensive downtown wayfinding and signage system. The event will take place at the Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St. and is open to all members of the public. The DDA has engaged Corbin Design (www.corbindesign.com), a nationally recognized leader in wayfinding planning and design, to create a system that will enhance navigation throughout the downtown district. Wayfinding-defined by Corbin Design as “direction for people in motion”-includes both physical and

  • Baraga – FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula

    Baragaland Senior Citizen’s Center 6 N. Main Street, L'Anse, Michigan

    FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula – FREE   August 12th at 7pm Baraga, KBIC Senior Center, 208 Main Street, Baraga, Mi   August 13th at 5pm Lac Vieux Desert, Boys & Girls Club, E23975 Pow Wow Trail, Watersmeet, MI   Adventure, Conservation, Inspiration. Featuring a curated collection of documentary films from the Midwest’s premier adventure film festival.   Seeds to Screen Creative Workshop:  Bring your story to life using cinema, led by special guest Ojibwe artist and filmmaker Jonathan Thunder.  An award-winning painter and digital media artist, Thunder is known for his surreal animations and powerful storytelling

  • Watersmeet – FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula

    Lac Vieux Desert, Boys & Girls Club E23975 Pow Wow Trail, Watersmeet, Michigan

    FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula – FREE   August 13th at 5pm Lac Vieux Desert, Boys & Girls Club, E23975 Pow Wow Trail, Watersmeet, MI   Adventure, Conservation, Inspiration. Featuring a curated collection of documentary films from the Midwest’s premier adventure film festival.   Seeds to Screen Creative Workshop:  Bring your story to life using cinema, led by special guest Ojibwe artist and filmmaker Jonathan Thunder.  An award-winning painter and digital media artist, Thunder is known for his surreal animations and powerful storytelling rooted in personal and cultural experience.  He is an enrolled member of the Red

  • Wednesday Night Market

    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!

  • Hancock – Copper Country 100 Women Who Care Meeting

    The Lodge Luxury Suites 101 Front Street, Hancock, Michigan

    Copper Country 100 Women Who Care Hosts Second Giving Meeting August 13th   HLocal women looking to make a difference in their community are invited to attend the second giving meeting of Copper Country 100 Women Who Care on Wednesday, August 13th, at 6:30 p.m. at The Lodge Luxury Suites, located at 101 Front Street in Hancock.   Copper Country 100 Women Who Care is part of a growing national movement that brings women together to create a powerful collective impact, quickly and efficiently. Members commit to giving $100 four times per year. At each quarterly meeting, three local nonprofit

  • PWPL: Derrell Syria Project Concert on the Steps

    Peter White Public Library 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI

    Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Popular local band the Derrell Syria Project provides a concert sure to lift your spirits and get you dancing. Weather Contingency: Community Room. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

  • Hancock – UP Wild in the Keweenaw Wilderness Walk

    McLain State Park 18350 M-203, Hancock, Michigan

    UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event. Wilderness Walk Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. McLain State Park – Beach Pavilion The Wilderness Walks are opportunities to connect with God and each other in an outdoor natural setting.  Each walk has a leader who will guide the walk and stop along the way for readings and reflection.  The walks are appropriate for all ages including families and children. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

  • Marquette County Habitat for Humanity Celebrates with Annual Women Build Event

    Marquette County Habitat for Humanity is proud to host its annual Women Build event from Thursday, August 14 through Saturday, August 16, 2025. This empowering event promotes gender equity and inclusion in construction and other skilled trades, and this year embraces the theme: “Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations.” Women Build provides an opportunity for individuals to come together to learn new skills, build confidence, and support safe, affordable housing for families in need. All genders and gender expressions are welcome—no prior construction experience is required. Participation is free and the first 15 volunteers to sign up will

  • Hancock – Better Together

    Zion Lutheran Church 13511 Roland Lake Road, Skanee, Michigan

    Better Together will meet on Thursday, August 14 at 9:30 at the Zion Lutheran church on 400 Ingot Street in Hancock. The speaker will be Duffy Lepisto and her topic will be “How God Provides.”  Duffy and her husband Russ spend winters in southern Texas ministering to people there, and in Mexico. She always has great stories to share about their adventures. Special music will be provided by Marlain Birdi who is a missionary in India. All area women are invited to attend this fun and inspiring event. The goal of this gathering is to bring women together to find

  • August Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry

    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, August 14. 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