Wednesday Night Market
2025-08-27 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | MI
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!

Marquette County Board of Health Meeting
2025-08-27 18:00 | Marquette County Courthouse, 234 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
The regular monthly meeting of the Marquette County Board of Health will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will take place in Room 231 of the Henry A. Skewis Annex, Marquette County Courthouse, Marquette.

Marquette Regional History Center presents: Teal Lake Hike
2025-08-27 18:30 - 20:30 | MI
Join historian and author Jim Paquette on a visit to the camp sites of Negaunee’s very first miners, the ancient people who once quarried the local Ajibik quartzite deposits on the northeast end of the lake thousands of years ago. We will follow the timeworn footpath along the north lakeshore. It will be approximately a two-mile hike on uneven terrain and hills and is considered a moderate to difficult hike. Pre-registration is required. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.marquettehistory.org $15.00 per person. Only 40 tickets are available for this event. Participants will meet at the Negaunee Lakeview School.
Call 906.226.3571 for more info or visit marquettehistory.org for ticket purchase.

Emberlight International Film Festival: Facts & Fantasies
2025-08-27 19:00 | Theatre North, 825 N Lake St., Ironwood, MI, 49938, United States
We end our season where all great stories begin: in the space between what is real and what we dare to dream. Our journey opens in distant villages and intimate corners of the world where art, legacy, and identity bloom against the odds. As the evening deepens, our lens shifts from the observational to the surreal.
Tickets start at $20 for adults, Free for students 20 and under.
https://emberlight.org/event/facts-and-fantasies/

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop
2025-08-28 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 caregiver.

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.

PTC flyer w LSH in person 082125-092525

Zeba - Two Spirit Talking Circle & Print Making Class
2025-08-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Zeba Community Hall, Zeba Road, Zeba, Michigan, 49946
KBIC Victim Services and Programs invite you to Two Spirit Talking Circle & Print Making Class

August 28, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Zeba Hall
Call 906-353-4593 to register!

In this hands-on workshop, you will: Learn the fundamentals of linocut printmaking. Develop carving skills. Experiment with different inking and printing techniques.

Chassell Heritage Center Summer Program
2025-08-28 19:00 | Chassell Heritage Center, 42373 N. Hancock Street, Chassell, Michigan, 49916
August 28th – Bill Kautto & Lightning Ridge

7pm – Chassell Heritage Center

An entertaining evening of country music favorites old and new. You’ll be dancing in your seat – or maybe even out of your seat!

Chassell - Copper Country Community Band Summer Concert Series
2025-08-28 19:00 | Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 42905 Wilson Memorial Drive, Chassell, Michigan, 49916
Copper Country Community Band Announces Summer Concert Series
The Copper Country Community Band is proud to present a series of five summer concerts across the Keweenaw. Under the direction of Amy Johnson and Micah Erickson, this all-volunteer group of approximately 35 musicians from across the Copper Country will bring audiences a lively mix of marches, classic concert band repertoire, and popular medleys.
All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. – All concerts are free to attend. Donations are gratefully accepted at the other concerts, with the concert on Thursday, August 28 specifically going towards the Houghton County Road Commission, to raise funds as they deal with the road failures from the most recent flooding. The schedule is as follows:

Thursday, August 28 – Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Chassell) – Benefit for Houghton Country Road Commission
Thursday, September 4 – Portage Lake United Church (Houghton)

Now in its third decade of performing, the Copper Country Community Band continues its mission of bringing quality live music to the region. The group is co-directed by Amy Johnson, K-12 music teacher at Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools and longtime local musician, and Micah Erickson, band director for Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools and a frequent contributor to regional music and theater groups.
Join us for an evening of great music and community spirit!
For more information, email johnsona@dbschools.us or visit the band on Facebook: Copper Country Community Band.

Marquette Regional History Center presents: Tai Chi For All: Senior Support Series
2025-08-29 08:00 - 17:00 | MI
Wednesday, September 10, 1:30 p.m.
Tai chi instructor Sensei Traci will lead us through some history on the benefits of practicing the ancient movement exercise of tai chi. This afternoon of learning will provide a welcoming space to try out the intentional movement practice proven beneficial for both mind and body. Door prizes, complimentary Dead River Coffee. All ages welcome. Free program. For more info visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.
SSS Tai Chi

Saturday Farmers Market
2025-08-30 09:00 - 13:00 | MI
At the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market, you will find over 70 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by the Marquette Commons every Saturday from 9 am – 1 pm to enjoy local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!

Gay VFD Auxiliary Bazaar and Sales
2025-08-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Gay Community Hall, 8878 Second Street, Gay, Michigan
Join us this Saturday, August 30th, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. for the Gay VFD Auxiliary Bazaar and Sales.
This is our 1/2 price sale and clothing will be fill a bag for $5 and last chance to bid on the auction items. A Men’s tent sale will also be going on outside.
Inside we’ll be having ice cream floats for sale and our usual free-will donation lunch will be available.
Come join in the fun, have lunch and take home some great deals.

Saturday, August 30th, 2025 from 12:00-3:00p.m.
8878 Second Street, Gay, MI 49945

Library Card Sign-Up
2025-09-01 08:00 - 2025-09-30 17:00 | Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI, 49849, United States
September is Library Card Sign-up Month!
(ISHPEMING, MI) – This September, the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library invites you to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month and discover how a single card can open the door to endless opportunities. Today’s libraries connect communities to information, inspiration, and each other. This year’s theme, “One Card, Endless Possibilities,” is a reminder that libraries are for everyone—no matter your age, background, or goals. Whether you’re diving into a new hobby, searching for your next great read, brushing up on tech skills, or helping your child succeed in school, it all starts with a library card. Getting a library card is free, easy, and empowering.
Library cards for the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library are available for free to residents living within the City of Ishpeming and surrounding townships including: Champion, Ely, Humboldt, Ishpeming, and Tilden townships. Also, if you are a Negaunee resident with a Negaunee Library Card, you are eligible to sign up for an Ishpeming card as well.
At the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, you’ll find diverse programs, book clubs, author talks, storytimes, crafting classes, presentations, and more. Throughout the month of September, the library will continue to offer an expansive lineup of programs. Programs are free and open to the public, and don’t require a library card to attend, so stop on in for one of our many programs.
On Thursday, September 4th from 1-3pm, our monthly Drop-In and Draw Club will meet and artist Kathi Hanson will teach the group about Water-Soluble Graphite Tips and Techniques! All supplies will be provided. For teens and adults.
Our popular Tot Tuesday Storytime will start back up on Tuesday, September 9th at 11am and will continue to meet every Tuesday at 11am in September.
On September 11th at 4pm, Graphic Novel Book Club for kids in grades 4-7 will meet and discuss the chosen book! Snacks will be provided and newcomers are always welcome.
In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter, Upper Peninsula, the library will be offering Memory Café programs open to all adults and the Alzheimer’s Association will be onsite as a special guest to answer questions and provide information. The first event is on Wednesday, September 17th at 1pm at the library and we will be planting pretty mums for fall. Registration for this event is required, so please call the library at 906-486-4381 to register.
Lego Club will meet on Thursday, September 18th at 5pm and kids are invited to build Legos with friends and work to complete various challenges!
On Wednesday, September 24th at 4pm, Marilena Corradino will be at the library to teach Italian in a casual conversation format. This class is perfect for beginners or those who want to practice speaking Italian with others. Additional classes will continue in the October and November months as well.
The library’s Silent Book Club will start meeting again in the fall at Velodrome Coffee in Ishpeming. Our first meeting date is Saturday, September 27th from Noon-1:30pm. Bring your own book of choice to read silently for 1 hour with fellow bookworms, followed by time to socialize and talk about books!
Nicole Johnson, Librarian at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library states that to her, “Library Card Sign-Up Month is all about highlighting everything that is available for people at our library! We strive to be a community hub where there is something for everyone to enjoy from books to engaging programs and much more.”
Stop by the library for a visit to celebrate with them during Library Card Sign-Up Month. Check out the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library’s active Facebook page and visit their website at ishpeminglibrary.info.

L'Anse - Labor Day Picnic
2025-09-01 12:00 - 16:00 | L’Anse American Legion Post #144, L'Anse, Michigan, 49946
American Legion Post 144 & Auxiliary LABOR DAY PICNIC

September 1, 2025
12:00 p – 4:00 p

BBQ Chicken, Legion Potatoes, 2 sides and Dessert!
$2 Domestic Beer
50/50 Raffle
Basket Raffles
Money raised goes to Veterans Memorial Account
L’Anse American Legion Post 144

Hancock - MASP Fall Meeting
2025-09-02 12:30 | Gino’s Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge, 800 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
The first Fall meeting of the Michigan Association of School Personnel, Houghton-Keweenaw Chapter (MARSP) will be held on Tuesday, September 2nd
at Gino’s in Hancock. The business meeting will begin at 12:30 pm followed by a buffet lunch. The guest speaker is Kathleen Harter. director of Meals on Wheels. All members are encouraged to attend.
Contact person – Steven Karpiak, 482-8455.

Marquette County Board of Commissioners Regular meetings 08.19 & 09.02
2025-09-02 18:00 | Marquette County Courthouse, 234 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
Please see attached for the 09/02/25 meeting agenda and the 08/19/25 minutes.
Agenda & Minutes 9.2.25

Marquette Area Chapter of the NCTA
2025-09-02 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
The next general membership meeting of the Marquette Area Chapter of the North Country Trail will be September 2, Tuesday, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room (downstairs) at Peter White Public Library.
This month’s program will feature a presentation by John Frick about his hiking adventure in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. Known for its monasteries, fortresses, welcoming people, and stunning landscapes, Bhutan is a destination few have the chance to experience. In 2019, John and two friends trekked through hills, mountains, rice paddies, towns, villages, and monasteries in this “Land of the Thunder Dragon.” Come hear John share stories and photos from this remarkable journey.
The meeting will include board elections and an update from trail crew leaders on the state of the trail in our region. Attendees will also learn about future chapter group activities and various volunteer opportunities.
We look forward to seeing you there!

PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette
2025-09-02 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.

PWPL Presents: Heritage Room Book Group
2025-09-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, September 3, 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.
This Book Group welcomes readers interested in a variety of contemporary fiction on the first Wednesday of the month at 10 AM. Book discussions will be led by Reference Desk staff. Book selection for September 3rd will be Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout.
Please call (906) 226-4311 or visit www.pwpl.info/news-events/book-groups with questions.

PWPL Presents: Director Chat
2025-09-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, September 3, 2025. 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. & 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Circulation Lobby.
Stop by the Library to chat with Library Director Andrea Ingmire.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit www.pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: unTITLEd Teens
2025-09-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, September 3, 2025. 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Teen Zone.
Teens in grades 6-12 join in on the fun with unTITLEd Teens, a monthly program that will be a different activity each month. September’s activity will be diamond art.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info, and visit www.pwpl.info.

Skanee - Pasty Sale
2025-09-04 00:00 - 23:59 | MI
L’Anse Masonic Lodge Pasty Sale
Thursday, September 4th
$7.00
L’Anse Masonic Lodge, Brewery Road & 4th Street, L’Anse
906-524-7580
906-524-6095

Wildcat Theatre Follies Sept. 4-6
2025-09-04 08:00 - 2025-09-06 21:00 | James A. Panowski Black Box Theatre, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michgian, 49855
Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will host its annual Wildcat Theatre Follies Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 4-6, in the Panowski Black Box Theatre. The event will showcase a variety of creative performances by freshmen and sophomores in the program, including songs, scenes, monologues and dance pieces.
The show will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, with an additional 1 p.m. Theater for All sensory-friendly matinee on Saturday.
“This is great way to introduce students to the community and their colleagues right away and hit the ground running so they are prepared for the rest of the season and understand how rehearsals work for this department,” said Kaitlyn Frotton, who is directing the show with Kristen Ludwig. “The sophomores are given an opportunity to mentor the freshmen, providing them with fast friends they can look up to and who will help guide them through their first year and set them up for success for the rest of their career here.”
This year, NMU Theatre and Dance held a bootcamp for 64 freshmen and transfer students, it’s largest incoming class ever, said Ludwig. The students arrived from Texas, Alaska, Kentucky, Maryland and Oklahoma, in addition to Great Lakes region states. The Wildcat Theatre Follies also has a new format, with four performances instead of two.
“We are in the Panowski Black Box Theatre, which is set up ‘in the round’ for a more immersive experience, for the first act,” Ludwig said. “The second act takes us out into a tent behind the Black Box, which has been transformed by our tech and design students to embody a reception/party vibe. For all evening performances, there will be a cash bar and open dessert table. This will create a beautiful bookend, both for our season, opening with this freshfolk/sophomore showcase and closing with our senior showcase, and for our students’ experience. They get to come in with a bang and leave with a bang!”
Tickets to the Wildcat Theatre Follies are $25 for the general public, $22 for NMU staff, seniors and military, $15 for youth, and $5 for NMU students. They can be purchased in advance at NMU ticket outlets in the Superior Dome or Bookstore, or online at nmu.universitytickets.com.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop
2025-09-04 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 care-giving.
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.

Hancock - Noteworthy Invites New Members
2025-09-04 18:00 | Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Quincy Street, Hancock, MI, 49930
Noteworthy Invites New Members

Do you love to sing? Want to add some fun and friends to your life? The women’s chorus Noteworthy is welcoming new members. The first rehearsal is at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept.4, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock.

This lively barbershop ensemble is known for its intricate harmonies and singable melodies. The group puts on concerts in the spring and during the holidays, collecting donations to benefit local nonprofits.

Noteworthy has no auditions. “The only prerequisite is the ability to carry a tune,” said director Joan Harbour. “If you’d like to be part of this amazing group, come to a rehearsal and learn what we’re all about.”

To learn more, email noteworthychorus@gmail.com or call 906-482-5088.

Houghton - 3rd Annual Bingo Bonanza Fundraiser at The Bluffs
2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | The Bluffs, 1000 Bluff View Drive, Houghton, MI, 49931, United States
Bingo Bonanza at The Bluffs: third annual fundraiser for Meals on Wheels
Community members are invited to the third annual Bingo Bonanza at The Bluffs on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Bluffs Senior Community. Hosted by Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and The Bluffs Senior Community, proceeds from this fun-filled fundraiser go to support our local Meals on Wheels program.

Attendees can play all night for $15 or purchase additional cards between rounds for even more gameplay. The cost of entry includes two cards for each ground and automatic entry into more than $1,000 in raffle prizes. Bingo Bonanza features four rounds of Bingo, each with a little twist. Rounds last 20 minutes with 10-minute breaks between rounds.

For those looking to enjoy snacks while playing, Copper Shores Meals on Wheels is running light concessions, including soda and flavored popcorn. Complimentary coffee and water are also available. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early as seating is limited to the first 150 participants. Doors open at 5 p.m., giving attendees time to find their seats, purchase concessions and get ready for a night of community fun.

Houghton - Copper Country Community Band Summer Concert Series
2025-09-04 19:00 | Portage Lake United Church, 1400 E. Houghton Avenue, Houghton, MI, 49931, United States
Copper Country Community Band Announces Summer Concert Series
The Copper Country Community Band is proud to present a series of five summer concerts across the Keweenaw. Under the direction of Amy Johnson and Micah Erickson, this all-volunteer group of approximately 35 musicians from across the Copper Country will bring audiences a lively mix of marches, classic concert band repertoire, and popular medleys.
All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. – All concerts are free to attend. Donations are gratefully accepted at the concerts. The schedule is as follows:

Thursday, September 4 – Portage Lake United Church (Houghton)

Now in its third decade of performing, the Copper Country Community Band continues its mission of bringing quality live music to the region. The group is co-directed by Amy Johnson, K-12 music teacher at Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools and longtime local musician, and Micah Erickson, band director for Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools and a frequent contributor to regional music and theater groups.
Join us for an evening of great music and community spirit!
For more information, email johnsona@dbschools.us or visit the band on Facebook: Copper Country Community Band.

L'Anse - Blood Drive
2025-09-05 11:00 - 15:00 | L’Anse Methodist Church, 304 North Main Street, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
Blood drive
Friday, September 5th
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
L’Anse Methodist Church
Walk-ins are welcome
The need is particularly great because donations are low during the summer.

PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2025-09-05 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.

PWPL Presents: Global Cinema: Alfonso Cuaron’s Roma
2025-09-05 12:00 - 14:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Friday, September 5, 2025. 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Teens.
In this celebrated international feature film, director Alfonso Cuaron recreates early 1970s Mexico City, following the life of an indigenous domestic worker who holds a household together until her life suffers personal and political upheaval.
Rated R.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
