Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.  Adults, Seniors, Teens. In this new programming series, seasoned published authors of various genres lead participants through writing exercises and workshops to hone their writerly talents. October’s Writer: Keith Taylor. The author of Ecstatic Destinations and What Can The Matter Be? Keith Taylor is a Michigan Notable Book Award winner and seasoned poet whose work captures the essence of the natural world.  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.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 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.  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 apierce@pwpl.info, visit pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook

Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library. Peter White Conference Room.  Adult Nonfiction Book Group at the Peter White Public Library focuses on narrative nonfiction book picks that tell stories of our past, present, and future. This book group is for people who enjoy reading nonfiction that reads like fiction. Join us as we explore this month’s book Last to Eat, Last to Learn by Pashtana Durrani.  No registration or admission charge.  For more information call 906-226-4311 or email refdesk@pwpl.info.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Teen Zone.  Drop in for monthly gaming; we will have a selection of video games, board games and more.  For youth in grades 6-12.  No admission charge.  For more information or to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info, visit pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook.

Forsyth Forward invites the public to attend its official open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, October 22, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 184 W. Flint Street, Gwinn. The ribbon-cutting will begin promptly at 5:00 p.m., followed by a special presentation from the Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) on services and resources available to small businesses. Alan Cook, Executive Director of Forsyth Forward, will provide a brief overview of the organization’s mission to advance the quality of life for every citizen through economic, educational, and cultural growth. Forsyth Forward serves as Forsyth Township’s economic development office, chamber of

Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors, Teens. PWPL hosts acclaimed poet Keith Taylor for a reading from his 2025 Michigan Notable Book What Can the Matter Be? This collection of poems explores themes of mortality and interconnectedness as only Taylor can-with wisdom, beauty, and humor.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

The NMU Center for Native American Studies is thrilled to host a free showing of *SEEDS* written and directed by, Kaniehtiio Horn (Mohawk) in Jamrich Hall 1100 on the NMU Campus on Wednesday, Oct 22 at 7 pm ET. SEEDS is a mix of humor and horror (just in time for Halloween). Horn may be best known for her portrayal as Deer Lady in the Harjo hit show, *Reservation Dogs*. A conversation with Kaniehtiio Horn will follow the viewing. NMU is proud to announce this year’s Indigenous Perspectives Symposium on Food, a one-day event dedicated to exploring the rich traditions, profound significance, and evolving

Northern Michigan University will host the 2025 Indigenous Perspectives Symposium on Food, a full-day gathering focused on uplifting Indigenous food systems, cultural knowledge and community health. The event takes place Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Northern Center on campus.   This symposium brings together Indigenous knowledge keepers, tribal food sovereignty leaders, scholars, students and community members to engage in deep dialogue and hands-on learning. Through presentations, workshops, panels and culinary experiences, the event explores the living relationships between land, food, identity and resilience. Event Highlights Include: Keynote & Featured Presentations – Talks by Indigenous food and ecological experts such as Roger

Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will host its production of The Rocky Horror Show Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 23-25, in Forest Roberts Theatre.  The show will be directed by NMU Theatre and Dance alumna Maisie James (’25) under the mentorship of assistant professor Kaitlyn Frotton. This cult classic humorously pays homage to B movies from the science fiction and horror genres spanning the 1930s to the early 1960s. The plot follows a newly engaged couple who, after being caught in a storm, find themselves at the mansion of a flamboyant transvestite scientist, Dr. Frank-N-Furter. There, they encounter his latest creation, Rocky-a