Keep It In The UP!

PWPL Presents: Toddler Storytime
2025-09-15 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-18 10:00 - 10:30 UTC | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
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.

The Marquette County Board Of Commissioners Has Scheduled Budget Work Sessions
2025-09-15 13:00 - 2025-09-17 13:00 | Marquette County Courthouse, 234 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
The Marquette County Board Of Commissioners Has Scheduled Budget Work Sessions
September 15, 16, & 17 2025
At 1:00 P.M.
To Be Held In Room 231 Of The Henry A. Skewis
Courthouse Annex, Marquette, Mi

MAPs Board Meeting
2025-09-15 17:30 | Marquette Senior High School Library, 1203 West Fair Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Mission Statement: With an exemplary staff and rigorous curriculum, our mission is to maximize the academic potential of every child. (Adopted 1/28/2013)
Marquette Area Public Schools
BOARD OF EDUCATION
1201 W. Fair Avenue Marquette, MI 49855
Telephone 906-225-4200
WEBSITE www.mapsnet.org
Regular Meeting
Monday, September 15, 2025, 5:30 PM
Marquette Senior High School Library
1203 West Fair Ave Marquette, MI 49855
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during one (1) period designated on the Agenda as, “Comments from the Public.” Attendees should register their intention to participate in the public participation portion of the meeting before the meeting is called to order. Individuals may not register others to speak during public participation. Participants must first be recognized by the presiding officer and will be requested to preface their comments by an announcement of their name; address; group affiliation, if and when appropriate. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to five (5) minutes duration. During the portion of the meeting designated for public participation, no participant may speak more than once. Participants shall direct all comments to the Board and not to staff or other participants. Please be advised that this is not an opportunity for participants to converse in a two-way communication with the board, or other members of the community, but for the board to hear comments or concerns.
A G E N D A

Call to Order
Welcome to 2025-2026 Student School Board Representatives Elle DeBolt and Eleanor Stevenson
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approve Agenda
Superintendent’s Report
a. Presentation by Marquette Senior High School
b. Facilities Planning
c. Other
Approve Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of August 25, 2025
b. Personnel Report Dated September 2025
c. Financial Reports of August 2025
Student School Board Representatives Report 2
Comments from the Public
Board Member Comments
Board President’s Comments
Announcements and Other Meetings:
Sept. 22-26, 2025 Homecoming Week
October 13, 2025 Board Meeting, Cherry Creek Library, 5:30 pm
NOTE: This Regular Meeting has a delayed telecast on the MAPS YouTube Channel.
Adjourn

Todd Poquette, 906 Adventure Team
2025-09-15 17:30 - 21:00 | Holiday Inn of Marquette, 1951 Us 41 West, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Monday, September 15, 2025
First Economic Club Dinner for the 2025-2026 Season
Holiday Inn of Marquette (1951 Us 41 West, Marquette MI.)
Guest Speaker
Todd Poquette, 906 Adventure Team
Social Hour – 5:30 p.m.
Dinner – 6:30 p.m.
Speaker – 7:30 p.m.
Please make reservations at marquetteeconomicclub.org
or call 906-315-2155 and leave a message by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before.
The cost is $75 per person for non-members and guests.
The September 15 dinner is sponsored by Range Bank.

PWPL Presents: Writers on Writing: Matthew Gavin Frank
2025-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Monday, September 15, 2025. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.,
Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.
Adults, Seniors, Teens.
In this new programming series, award-winning lyric essayist and poet Matthew Gavin Frank-author of Flight of the Diamond Smugglers, Preparing the Ghost, and Submersed-will guide participants through the art of writing with curiosity and boldness.
Space is limited to 15 participants, so register early.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Tech Coaching for Seniors
2025-09-16 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
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.

CANCELLED - Dad Café
2025-09-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Trinity Episcopal Church, 205 E. Montezuma Avenue, Houghton, MI, 49931, United States
Dads and father-figures are invited to participate in a night of connection, celebration, and conversation. The Keweenaw Family Resource Center is hosting a Dad Café on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 5:30pm to 7:00 pm at the Tree House Family Resources Office located at the Trinity Episcopal Church at 205 E. Montezuma Ave, Houghton. The café theme will be Dads: Everyday Heroes.

A Dad Café is a fun and engaging opportunity for Dads and father-figures to connect with each other. There will be conversations surrounding parenting topics that connect to different protective factors. The protective factors increase the likelihood of healthy outcomes for children.

Dad Cafes are free and open to all Dads and father-figures. The café includes a meal and childcare is available.

For more information about the Dad Café or to register, please call Kevin at 906.482.9363 or email programs@treehouseresources.org

PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette
2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays, September (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 2025. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.
Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer a weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation program. The sessions begin at 6:00 pm followed by a period of fellowship. Dr. Debra Smith, a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and psychologist, will deliver brief talks exploring various aspects of meditation and its impact on our lives. These talks will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, while longer meditation sessions are scheduled for the remaining Tuesdays. All individuals, regardless of skill level or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend.
For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.

An Evening with Rachel Dratch' at NMU
2025-09-16 19:00 | Northern Center Grand Ballroom, NMU, Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michgian, 49855
Northern Michigan University’s student organization Platform Personalities will host An Evening with Rachel Dratch at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the Northern Center Grand Ballroom.
She is best known for her seven-year run on Saturday Night Live from 1999-2006.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free for NMU students with ID and $5 for the general public. Tickets are available at nmu.universitytickets.com.
On Saturday Night Live, Dratch created iconic characters including Debbie Downer and Boston teen Denise. Her sharp wit and comedic timing made her a fan favorite on the show and opened the door to an extensive career in television, film and theater.
A native of Lexington, Mass., Dratch first discovered her comedic voice while studying at Dartmouth College. After graduation, she headed to Chicago to join the renowned Second City, where she refined her talents in improvisation and sketch comedy. Her standout performances there eventually earned her a spot on the Saturday Night Live cast in 1999.
Beyond SNL, Dratch has appeared in numerous television shows and movies such as 30 Rock, Frasier and Wine Country. She also wrote Girl Walks into a Bar … : Comedy Calamities, Dating Disasters, and a Midlife Miracle (2012), and made her Broadway debut in POTUS (2022). Dratch is recognized for her wit and candid, relatable storytelling.
Platform Personalities is an NMU student organization that brings nationally recognized speakers and entertainers to campus.

Come Run, Walk, or Put on your Favorite Costume for the 18th Annual Run for Recovery Presented by TruNorth Federal Credit Union
2025-09-17 00:00 - 23:59 | LSSU Norris Center, 1000 Meridian St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 49783, United States
Grab your running shoes, your best friend, or even a costume, and come join us for the 18th Annual Great Lakes Recovery Center’s Foundation 2025 Run for Recovery presented by TruNorth Federal Credit Union.

This year, there are two opportunities to take part in this fantastic event. September 10th at the NMU Superior Dome in Marquette, MI, and September 17th at the LSSU Norris Center in Sault Ste. Marie to coincide with National Recovery Month.

Registration is available at Run Sign Up, and the cost is just $35 per runner. Team discounts available for groups of 5 or more.

All runners receive an event t-shirt, sports shaker bottle, and swag bag from area businesses. A huge value for you in support of a fantastic cause.

Register today at Register Here

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The Marquette Run starts at the NMU Superior Dome and moves south along the Lake Superior Bike Path to the Marquette Lighthouse and US Coast Guard Station, then returns to the Superior Dome.

The Sault Ste. Marie Run starts at the LSSU Norris Center and moves south to the Airport, then heads up Davitt and over 12th, before returning to the Norris Center to Finish at the Victory Bell.

All proceeds will benefit Great Lakes Recovery Centers’ Compassionate Care Fund. Through the Compassionate Care Fund, individuals are able to access GLRC’s services and get the help they need even if they are not able to pay for them. This is beneficial for clients who may be uninsured, under insured, or are not eligible for governmental or community funding. Individuals receiving assistance from the Compassionate Care Fund may be from anywhere in the Upper Peninsula. Although many clients receiving funds through the Compassionate Care Fund are receiving residential treatment, the fund may also be used for GLRC’s other services, including outpatient counseling, group sessions, and recovery housing.

Great Lakes Recovery Centers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides a variety of substance abuse and mental health services and programming across all 15 Upper Peninsula counties. In 2024, GLRC was able to impact the lives of over 4,000 individuals through their diverse range of services. It is through our sponsors that we are able to successfully put on this event and continue having the impact we have while fulfilling our mission to empower recovery through hope and change as we have been for over 40 years.

NMU Hosts Environmental Action Week
2025-09-17 00:00 - 2025-09-29 23:59 | Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan
Environmental Action Week at Northern Michigan University will take place starting Wednesday, Sept. 17, with the university hosting various events to highlight the role of activism and advocacy as it relates to the environment, climate and sustainability.
The events taking place for Environmental Action Week are as follows:

Wednesday, Sept. 17

“Deuda Natal” Poetry Reading, 6-7:30 p.m. in 2315 John X. Jamrich Hall. Puerto Rican poet Mara Pastor will read excerpts from her award-winning poetry book, “Deuda Natal,” which features environmental themes.

Thursday, Sept. 18

Poetry and Environment Workshop with poet Mara Pastor, 6:30-8 p.m. in 2315 John X. Jamrich Hall. This creative writing workshop will focus on poetry and the environment.

Monday, Sept. 22

Making Music for Social and Environmental Change, 4-5:30 p.m. in the Wahtera Pavilion. Local musicians Tyler Dettloff, Ash Roskowski, Brian Wallen and Jon Gillette will discuss how their music promotes social and environmental change and perform their works.

Tuesday, Sept. 23

Power Mapping for Environmental Justice, 1-2:30 p.m. in 1100 John X. Jamrich Hall. This workshop seeks to empower change agents whose goals are catalyzing social transformation towards equity and sustainability.
Student Forum on Climate, 6-8 p.m. in 1322 John X. Jamrich Hall.

Wednesday, Sept 24

Social Justice through Inner Peace – Guided Mindfulness Practice, 11 a.m. – noon in 111C Harden Hall. Angela Miller-Porter will teach some mindfulness practices that individuals can do to center themselves to better engage in social justice action.
Crafty Communication – Anti-Fascist Greeting Cards and Activist Button-Making, 5-7 p.m. in 2317 John X. Jamrich Hall. Create anti-facist greeting cards and activist buttons while learning about the history of protests against the destruction of the environment from Professor Anna Zimmer and Rebecca Daly of the Olson Library.

Thursday, Sept. 25

Engaging in Conflict with Civility, 6-8 p.m. in 1315 John X. Jamrich Hall. This workshop encourages participants to rethink conflict and become involved in civil discourse with people outside of their own social and political circles.
Environmental Trivia with Quiz Bowl, 7 p.m. in 1322 John X. Jamrich Hall.

Friday, Sept. 26

March for Climate, 1-2 p.m. from the Lodge to the Northern Center.
Policy Advocacy for Environmental Protection, 2-2:50 p.m. in 1313 John X. Jamrich Hall. This workshop focuses on engaging state legislators to produce environmental policies as well as Michigan’s role in wetland protection.
Queer Activism and Vision Boards with the NMU Queers and Allies Club, 3-4:30 p.m. in 1318 John X. Jamrich Hall.

Monday, Sept 29

Interdisciplinary Environmentalism Panel – Studying the Environment in a Fraught Time, 6-8 p.m. in 1322 John X. Jamrich Hall. Professors Alex Stoner (Sociology), Amy Hamilton (English), April Lindala (Native American Studies) and Sal Ryman (Social Work) will discuss how their work connects to the environment and how they work in the current political climate.

These events are sponsored by the Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Sociology and Anthropology, Gender and Sexuality Studies and the Languages, Literatures and International Studies departments. Other collaborators include Tomorrow’s Voices, EcoReps, Queers and Allies and Conservation Crew.

PWPL Presents: Baby Storytime
2025-09-17 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesdays, September (10, 17, 24) 2025. 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 www.pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: The Knockabouts in Concert
2025-09-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Teens, Adults, Seniors.
Popular local folk band The Knockabouts celebrates Celtic music and songs with a concert sure to have you dancing in your seat.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Northern Tier, an exhibition of oil paintings by Finnish American artist Eric Aho
2025-09-18 00:00 - 2025-11-13 23:59 | Finnish American Heritage Center, 435 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michgian, 49930
The Finlandia Art Gallery and Finlandia Foundation National (FFN) are pleased to present Northern Tier, an exhibition of oil paintings by Finnish American artist Eric Aho. The exhibit will be on display from September 18 to November 13, 2025, at the Finlandia Art Gallery, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock.
A reception for the artist will take place on Thursday, October 9, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., with an artist talk beginning at 7:20 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Aho will also be participating in Finlandia Foundation’s first Artist in Residency program, coming to the Copper Country in early October to find inspiration in our lush forests and pristine shoreline. During his residency, Aho will complete several finished artworks which will be on display alongside 25 works sent from his Vermont studio.
FFN recognized Eric Aho as Artist of the Year from 2022-2024, honoring his outstanding contributions to contemporary art and celebrating his deep connections to his Finnish American culture and traditions. This exhibition and residency serve as a culmination to his contributions as Artist of the Year.
Aho is a third-generation Finnish American living in Vermont. His grandfather emigrated to the United States in 1903, followed by his grandmother and uncle in 1906. His aunt and father were born in the Finnish community of Sugar Creek, Ohio, in 1917 and 1920, respectively. Shortly after his father’s birth, the family relocated to the vibrant Finnish community in Fitchburg and Townsend, Massachusetts.
Aho maintains strong personal and professional ties to his ancestral Finland and credits his Finnish American upbringing as a continuing source of inspiration and influence in his work.
His paintings represent the Finnish way of life, strongly connected to nature, sauna and community. In his Finlandia Art Gallery exhibit Northern Tier, Aho will exhibit paintings that are shaped by both memory and direct observation of northern boreal forests, forests that stretch across high northern latitudes. Providing a particularly rich and complex subject for Aho, northern boreal forests represent both a biome and a wellspring for his imagination. For many years, Aho has painted across vast geographic locations, from the northern United States to the Laurentian Mountains of Canada, and across to Scandinavia and the Finnish taiga.
“These trees-along with their verdant understories and varied terrains, often punctuated by streams, rapids, and glacial erratics-register in my eye and imagination as the forests central to our archetypal associations,” says Aho. “My forest paintings, like much of my work, invite multiple meanings and interpretations. I’m inclined to suggest unseen human presence in the forest through the materiality of paint itself. Oil color oozes and tenses, puckers and shines, drawing our attention to the human-like qualities of the forest beyond the limbs, trunks, veins, and crowns we share in common.”
“Forests are wild and mysterious places, but they are also familiar refuges,” continues Aho. “At times, they’re grand and architectural-cathedral-like, with arcades, columns, vaults, and aisles. Other woods are smaller and feel intimate. Their spaces, organized like rooms, hallways, foyers, and thresholds, evoke the places we live in and inhabit. In these ways, the Northern Tier paintings are as much about worlds within the forested places as they are about the world of paint and its magical ability to transform space and time.”
Northern Tier will be on display through November 13, 2025.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop
2025-09-18 13:00 - 14:30 | MI
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 program will provide caregivers tools to help reduce stress and increase relaxation, make tough decisions, reduce guilt, anger and depression, communicate effectively, set goals and problem solve, and take better care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Caregivers will benefit from the workshop whether they are helping a parent, spouse, or friend living at home, in long-term care or across the country. The workshop focuses on self-care for the caregiver, not on specific diseases or hands-on caregiving.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is offered by Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) in partnership with Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. There is no charge for this workshop, but registration is required. Class size is limited. Registration ends when the class is full or on August 8.
To register, visit www.upcap.org (click on Events) or call 2-1-1 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for assistance.
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PWPL Presents: ¡Hola Español! - Spanish Club
2025-09-18 16:30 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, September 18, 2025. 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 hands-on 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 www.pwpl.info.

Music On Third
2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:00 | MI
Sept 18th 6-9pm
Experience the soulful tunes of Marquette’s local musicians this summer with Music on Third, a series of sidewalk concerts held every third Thursday from July through September. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Third Street in Marquette’s Downtown District comes alive with the eclectic sounds of talented artists, providing the perfect backdrop for an evening of exploration and entertainment. While enjoying the music, take the opportunity to discover the Shops and Restaurants that line Third Street, and join the community in celebrating the vibrant culture of Marquette.
Road closures will continue this year to ensure a safe and more enjoyable event for attendees. The Social District will also be expanded into the closure area to allow attendees to walk the event with their favorite alcohol beverages purchased from participating downtown businesses.

NMU Homecoming
2025-09-19 00:00 - 2025-09-20 23:59 | MI
Michigan University will host multiple alumni and community events on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19-20, to celebrate Homecoming. The schedule includes the a parade, tailgate party and sporting events, along with various alumni events and campus tours.
To kick off the celebration on Friday, NMU men’s soccer will play the University of Wisconsin-Parkside at noon at the NMU Soccer Fields behind the Superior Dome. Admission is free. Also beginning at noon and continuing until 4 p.m., NMU’s Criminal Justice Department will host an informational open house for its cold case program, which recently helped to solve a decades-old crime in the U.P.
Following the soccer game, a Wildcat Welcome event will take place at the Northern Center outside the NMU Bookstore, offering homecoming information, along with free refreshments and cookies.
The first day of the NMU Green vs. Gold Wildcats and Alumni Swim and Dive meet will take place in the PEIF pool at 5 p.m.
The NMU Homecoming Parade will finish off the day at 5:30 p.m. The parade will start on Fair Avenue (in front of the Berry Events Center), then will travel down Third Street to Hewitt, then back on Front Street toward the Superior Dome.
The schedule of remaining events on Saturday, Sept. 20 is as follows:
-The Golden Wildcats Brunch for all who graduated from NMU in 1975 or earlier years will be held from 9:30-11 a.m. in the Northern Center Ballrooms. Please RSVP with Alumni Relations by calling 906-227-2610.
-Day two of the NMU Green vs. Gold Wildcats and Alumni Swim and Dive meet at 10 a.m. in the PEIF Pool.
-A historical walking tour of NMU’s campus led by Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center Director Dan Truckey, from 11 a.m. to noon, beginning at the Carillon Towers outside of the Northern Center.
-The pre-game Tailgate Party from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Lot 55 and the adjacent grassy area behind the Superior Dome. This event is open to the public and will celebrate the NMU football team prior to the game.
-The NMU Homecoming football game at 1 p.m. in the Superior Dome. The Wildcats will host Davenport University. Tickets can be purchased online through the NMU Ticket Office at a rate of $15 for the general public, $12 for military, seniors (60+) and students (18 and under) and is free for NMU students and faculty/staff with ID.
-Alumni meetups by decade will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. Alumni with a graduation year in the 1970s and prior will meet at the Holiday Inn in Marquette, 1980s at the Wooden Nickel, 1990s at Breakers Roadhouse, and 2000s to the present at DIGS.
View the full Homecoming event schedule here: https://nmu.edu/homecoming/.

Marji Gesick
2025-09-19 00:00 - 2025-09-21 23:59 | MI
Marquette County, MI
Phone: (906) 748-0034
Dates: September 19, 2025 – September 21, 2025
Described by Jeremiah Bishop as “the hardest single-day mountain bike event in the country”. Marji Gesick has set the standard for ultra mountain bike events around the country. The event features some of the toughest and most iconic trail systems across Marquette County, and brings the community together for one weekend every year.
We don’t think you can finish in less than 12-hours. Actually we have our doubts you can finish at all. Are you willing to sign the dotted line and take the Danny Hill Challenge? We have a course just itching to break ya.
The Marji Gesick Race will be September 19, 20, & 21, 2025!

Superior Shipwrecks Exhibit Opens at Beaumier Center
2025-09-19 00:00 - 2025-12-20 23:59 | NMU Beaumier Heritage Center, 1401 Presque Avenue, Gries Hall,, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University will open a new exhibition titled “Gales of November: Shipwrecks on Lake Superior” at noon on Friday, Sept. 19, in its gallery in Gries Hall.
From the earliest days of sailing vessels on Lake Superior, November has taken its toll on the maritime trade. This exhibit will look at some of the more famous and fascinating shipwrecks that led to either the disappearance of a vessel or its eventual destruction.
In November, large arctic air masses in Alaska and Canada begin to make their way southeast across the lakes, while low-pressure systems from the Gulf of Mexico travel northward toward the lakes. When these systems collide over the Great Lakes, it creates a very unstable weather pattern that can essentially turn into an inland hurricane. One nickname for these storms is the “Witch of November,” characterized by gale-force winds, massive waves and quick-changing weather patterns.
November will mark the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the “Edmund Fitzgerald” and the story of that tragedy will be chronicled in the exhibit. Other shipwrecks that will be featured include the “Algoma” (1885), “Bannockburn” (1902), “Lucerne” (1886), “Myron” (1919) and many others. Each section will feature images of these ships, copies of weather maps from the day they sank, and newspaper headlines of some of the storms that wrecked their havoc on Lake Superior shipping. There will also be several artifacts on display from various Lake Superior shipwrecks on loan from Isle Royale National Park.
Visitors can also view a selection of drawings on display by the noted maritime artist Ed Pusick that feature his dramatic interpretations of various shipwrecks, including the “Edmund Fitzgerald.” These drawings are on loan from the Fred Stonehouse collection at the Marquette Maritime Museum. Pusick (1927-2006) was a Navy veteran and architectural illustrator, best known as the “Master of Disaster” for his detailed illustrations of Great Lakes shipwrecks. After a military accident disabled him, he pursued his passion for drawing, creating influential shipwreck art that was featured on the History Channel, in museums and in books by historians such as Fred Stonehouse.
The exhibition will be on display in the Beaumier Center’s gallery through Dec. 20 and is free and open to the public. The Beaumier Center is open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

New Exhibition: Gales of November: Shipwrecks on Lake Superior
2025-09-19 12:00 | Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan
The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University will open a new exhibition titled “Gales of November: Shipwrecks on Lake Superior” at noon on Friday, Sept. 19, in its gallery in Gries Hall.
From the earliest days of sailing vessels on Lake Superior, November has taken its toll on the maritime trade. This exhibit will look at some of the more famous and fascinating shipwrecks that led to either the disappearance of a vessel or its eventual destruction.
In November, large arctic air masses in Alaska and Canada begin to make their way southeast across the lakes, while low-pressure systems from the Gulf of Mexico travel northward toward the lakes. When these systems collide over the Great Lakes, it creates a very unstable weather pattern that can essentially turn into an inland hurricane. One nickname for these storms is the “Witch of November,” characterized by gale-force winds, massive waves and quick-changing weather patterns.
November will mark the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the “Edmund Fitzgerald” and the story of that tragedy will be chronicled in the exhibit. Other shipwrecks that will be featured include the “Algoma” (1885), “Bannockburn” (1902), “Lucerne” (1886), “Myron” (1919) and many others. Each section will feature images of these ships, copies of weather maps from the day they sank, and newspaper headlines of some of the storms that wrecked their havoc on Lake Superior shipping. There will also be several artifacts on display from various Lake Superior shipwrecks on loan from Isle Royale National Park.
Visitors can also view a selection of drawings on display by the noted maritime artist Ed Pusick that feature his dramatic interpretations of various shipwrecks, including the “Edmund Fitzgerald.” These drawings are on loan from the Fred Stonehouse collection at the Marquette Maritime Museum. Pusick (1927–2006) was a Navy veteran and architectural illustrator, best known as the “Master of Disaster” for his detailed illustrations of Great Lakes shipwrecks. After a military accident disabled him, he pursued his passion for drawing, creating influential shipwreck art that was featured on the History Channel, in museums and in books by historians such as Fred Stonehouse.
The exhibition will be on display in the Beaumier Center’s gallery through Dec. 20 and is free and open to the public. The Beaumier Center is open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2025-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, September (5, 12, 19, 26) 2025. 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 www.pwpl.info.

2025 Michigan Tech Parade of Nation
2025-09-20 11:00 | J.R. Van Pelt and Opie Library MTU, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI, 49931, United States
The community is invited to gather for the 2025 Michigan Tech Parade of Nations on Saturday, September 20, starting at 11:00 a.m. This year’s event promises vibrant cultural displays, music, food, and performances celebrating the many nations represented in the Keweenaw.

🎉 The Parade
The parade will begin at the J.R. Van Pelt and Opie Library on the Michigan Tech campus. Marchers will travel down College Avenue and Shelden Avenue through downtown Houghton, passing in front of the Ambassador Restaurant, before looping back along Lakeshore Drive and concluding at the Dee Stadium.

🎶 Entertainment at the Dee After the parade, the celebration continues indoors at the Dee with live cultural performances, music, and dance. This year’s lineup includes:
● 12:00–12:10 PM — MTU Pep Band
● 12:10–12:15 PM — Welcome & Intro
● 12:15–12:30 PM — Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Dance & Music
● 12:45–1:00 PM — Kivajat Finnish Dancers
● 1:10–1:25 PM — Husky Tae Kwon Do & Keweenaw Korean Martial Arts
● 1:30–1:40 PM — Celtic Music
● 1:35–1:45 PM — Latin Dances in Houghton
● 1:55–2:05 PM — Indian Student Association Dance & Music

🍴 Multicultural Food Festival (Cash Only) Inside the Dee, sample authentic international dishes prepared by student and community organizations. This year’s menu features:
● Indian Students Association — Rice with Chicken Masala or Paneer/Aloo Masala (Vegetarian Option)
● Bangladeshi Student Association — Pulao rice plates with vegetables or halal chicken, carrot halwa, and combo meals
● Iranian Community — Baklava ● Nepalese Student Organization — Momos, potato salad, and homemade chutneys
● Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers — Tacos, nachos, fresas con crema, and horchata
● German Club at MTU — Bratwurst in a bun, add sauerkraut
● Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers — Lamb skewers
● African Students Organization — Ghana jollof, Nigerian fried rice, and Zimbabwean rice with peanut butter
● Muslim Students Association — A full plate: chaat starter, rice with chicken, and gulab jamun dessert

👉 Please note: Food sales inside the Dee are Cash Only

✨ Join the Celebration! The Parade of Nations is free and open to the public. Come enjoy one of the Keweenaw’s most beloved traditions — a day of cultural pride, unity, and global flavors!

PWPL Presents: Halloween Costume Swap
2025-09-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, September 20th. 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
PWPL will be accepting gently used & clean Halloween costumes and dress-up apparel starting August 4 for this swap. Families can attend the costume swap on Saturday Sept. 20 and look for a new-to-you costume! No admission charge, costumes are all free. Drop off gently used and clean costumes to the Teen Zone or Youth Services from August 4-September 19
All Costumes will be free of charge.
No donation needed to attend the swap.
For more information or to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info, visit www.pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook

Big Bay Fall Fest
2025-09-20 11:00 - 16:00 | MI
On Saturday, September 20, 2025 (11am–4pm), we’ll be hosting the Big Bay Fall Fest at (what will be a newly renovated) Draver Park. This free, family-friendly festival has grown into one of the most anticipated fall celebrations in Marquette County, with over 1,200 attendees last year.
Highlights for 2025:

Live music & a classic car show
Local artisan & food vendors
Family activities: bounce houses, dunk tank, craft stations
Pie-eating contests for kids and adults
New park amenities thanks to Powell Township’s SPARK grant renovations

Fall Fest is about more than fun, it’s about community stewardship. It brings together locals and visitors to celebrate Big Bay’s culture, creativity, and connection to place.

Big Bay Fall Fest
2025-09-20 11:00 - 16:00 | Draver Park, Hoffman St, Big Bay, MI, 49808, United States
Corner of Hoffman St and Balke Ave, Big Bay, MI 49808
Dates: September 20, 2025
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Join the Big Bay Stewardship Council for their 5th Annual Fall Fest at Draver Park! There will be local artists and makers, food trucks, bounce houses, raffles, cemetery tours & interactive activities!
Reach out to the Stewardship Council if you’re interested in becoming a vendor, volunteer or sponsor of this year’s event!

PWPL Presents: Art with Ella
2025-09-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, September 20th. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join NMU Art Education major Ella and create a tissue paper collage! 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. 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 www.pwpl.info.
