Copper Harbor - Keweenaw Lions Club Fall Superior Cruise
2025-09-21 13:30 UTC | Copper Harbor, Michigan
The Keweenaw Lions Club is now selling tickets for their Lake Superior Cruise fundraiser aboard the Isle Royale Queen IV. Limited tickets are $30 each and are already selling quickly. Cruise will depart from the Isle Royale Queen Dock in Copper Harbor, Sunday September 21. The two hour tour will begin boarding at 1:30pm with a 2:00pm departure. Destination is weather dependent. Snacks, coffee and soft drinks will be served on board, BYOB. For tickets, call Marty at (906) 281-5557. All proceeds will go toward local charities. If you are unable to make the voyage but would like to make a donation, please mail checks to Keweenaw Lions Club P.O. Box 298, Mohawk, MI 49950 or you may drop off at Lassila Insurance 34 Union St., Mohawk. No amount is too small.

"1875: Peter White at St Paul's" 150th Anniversary Celebration Event
2025-09-21 16:00 | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Marquette, 201 East Ridge Street, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Marquette will host “1875: Peter White at St. Paul’s” on Sunday September 21, 2025 at 4:00 pm at the church at 201 East Ridge Street in Marquette. The event is a celebration of the history of St. Paul’s during the 150th anniversary of our sanctuary building. Jim Koski of Q107 radio and the Marquette Historical Society will host the event which features an appearance by “Peter White” himself to help narrate and explain his family’s history with St. Paul’s.
Jim Koski will present pictures of Marquette in 1875 and photos of St. Paul’s when the sanctuary was new. He will also highlight photos of the church as it has evolved over the last 150 years. Chip Truscon will portray Peter White to help explain White’s history in the community and at St. Paul’s. Music will be provided by Jan Brodersen, and a string trio featuring Janis Peterson, Inga Banitt, andWendy Larson. The event will conclude with a reception and Q&A session in the Morgan White Memorial chapel, which contains the “Resurrection” window commissioned by Peter White from Tiffany of New York.
“It’s so wonderful to be able to shake hands with our 150 year old history by welcoming Jim Koski’s historic knowledge and Chip Truscon who will “play” Peter White back at St. Paul’s church. He and Jim Koski are well practiced in bringing our history to life, just as our congregation looks forward to setting the foundation for the next 150 years,” noted Jim Edwards, member of St. Paul’s congregation and coordinator of the 1875 Peter White at St. Paul’s event.
Admission will be free, and donations will be accepted. All donations will benefit St. Paul’s Building Restoration fund as the church seeks to match the grant it received from the National Fund for Sacred Places. The NFSP grant will help St. Paul’s address urgent structural needs, ensuring its continued role as a gathering place for worship, outreach, and community activities into the next 150 years.

PWPL Presents: Toddler Storytime
2025-09-22 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-25 10:00 - 10:30 | 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.

PWPL Presents: Author Reading: Matthew Gavin Frank & Submersed
2025-09-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Monday, September 22, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Teens.
Acclaimed lyric essayist and poet Matthew Gavin Frank reads from and discusses his latest book, Submersed, an exquisite, lyrical foray into the world of deep-sea divers, the obsession and madness that oceans inspire in us, and the story of submarine inventor Peter Madsen’s murder of journalist Kim Wall-a captivating blend of literary prose, science writing, and true crime.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Tech Coaching for Seniors
2025-09-23 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-25 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.

PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette
2025-09-23 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: Baby Storytime
2025-09-24 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.

'Murmurations' Exhibit at NMU's DeVos Art Museum
2025-09-24 18:00, 2025-09-25 14:00 | Northern Center, NMU, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
Northern Michigan University’s DeVos Art Museum is hosting an exhibition titled “Murmurations” through Nov. 1, with related events throughout September. The exhibit features a diverse collection of works by 30 artists, who all participated in Nido (Italian for “nest”), an artist residency located in the small town of Monte Castello di Vibio, nestled within the central hills of Italy.
This residency program, facilitated by the Poor Farm Project in Little Wolf, Wis., allowed artists to explore the social and historical landscape, land resources, and embedded narratives of Monte Castello di Vibio and the surrounding region.
The term “murmuration” refers to the movement of a flock of birds expanding into various patterns in the sky in order to protect themselves from predators, establish community and exchange important information. Similarly, this exhibition considers the ripples and reverberations of play, research, and exchange. Artworks highlight a wide range of topics and sensory approaches that distill, echo, reflect, and respond to a shared place-based experience.
In addition to the exhibit, DeVos will host unique events with multiple artists in September, entailing talks, performances, art curation and an exhibition reception. The events are as follows:
Friday, Sept. 12:
A performance by Misael Soto from noon to 5 p.m. In front of the Art and Design Building;
a panel talk with Nido Residency organizers at 6 p.m. in Art and Design 165;
and a reception with performances by Mark Jeffery, Heather Lyon and Kristin Mariani at 7 p.m. in the DeVos Art Museum.
Wednesday, Sept. 24:
Visiting Artist Talk with Leslie Baum, 6 p.m, Art and Design Room 165.
Thursday, Sept. 25:
Plein Air Painting-Parallel Play Experience with Leslie Baum, 2 p.m. in the DeVos Art Museum.

The DeVos Art Museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday, and noon to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Admission is free to the exhibit and all events.

Marquette County board of Health Monthly Meeting
2025-09-24 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, September 24, 2025 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will take place in Room 231 of the Henry A. Skewis Annex, Marquette County Courthouse, Marquette.

NMU Presents 'Into the Woods' Musical
2025-09-25 00:00 - 2025-09-27 23:59 | Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan
Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present Into the Woods, a fantasy musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, Sept 25-27 and Oct 2-4. This “darkly enchanting” production blends familiar fairy tale characters with profound themes of desire, consequence and hope.
“Into the Woods begins with characters everyone recognizes, like Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Little Red Riding Hood, but Act II gets, as most Sondheim pieces do, much more mature and more personal,” said director Paul Truckey. “Everybody goes into the woods at some point in their life, and this show explores what happens when you do.”
Along with its emotional resonance, Into the Woods delivers plenty of comedy. The pompous, over-the-top princes are audience favorites, and the intertwining plotlines keep the action fast-paced and surprising. Truckey said the show begins with a wish and ends with a wish, reminding audiences of both the optimism and the risks that come with chasing dreams. He explained that this shift is what makes the piece so powerful.
“The first act shows characters who are almost one-dimensional in their goals; they want something, and they go after it,” he said. “But the second act transforms them into three-dimensional figures. We see them wrestle with grief, responsibility and how to move forward when life doesn’t turn out the way they imagined.”
More than three decades after its Broadway debut, Into the Woods remains timely. Its message about community, resilience and facing the unknown strikes a chord with modern audiences navigating their own challenges. The blend of humor, tragedy and hope ensures that the story speaks to all ages, offering both entertainment and reflection.
This production also highlights the strength and growth of NMU Theatre and Dance. The department welcomed 60 new freshmen this fall, its largest incoming class to date, which is a testament to its continued success and reputation.
“The cast is full of seniors down to freshmen,” said Truckey. “They have fabulous voices and are great actors; just incredible to work with all around. We’re doing incredible things here at the Forest Roberts Theatre. All the shows we put on are just terrific every year, and we’re doing more of them. The quality of kids that we’re getting now in the BFA programs is just amazing, and our audience support has always been absolutely tremendous.”
Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., with a 1 p.m. sensory-friendly Theatre For All matinee Saturday, Sept 27, and an additional 1 p.m. regular matinee on Oct 4. Tickets are $25 for the general public; $22 for NMU employees, seniors, and military; $15 for youth; and $5 for NMU students. They can be purchased at nmu.universitytickets.com.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop
2025-09-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Michigan
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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Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer.
2025-09-25 17:00 | Paper Mill Books, 216 S. Cedar Street, Manistique, MI, 49854, United States
Join Us for a Community Book Discussion!
We warmly invite you to an evening of thoughtful conversation and community connection as we explore the powerful themes of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer.
Thursday, September 25, 2025. 5:00 p.m.
Paper Mill Books
216 S. Cedar Street, Manistique, MI 49854
This event is free and open to all-whether you’re a longtime fan of the book or discovering it for the first time. Together, we’ll reflect on Dr. Kimmerer’s moving insights into the relationship between people and the natural world, and how we can deepen our stewardship of the lands and waters we cherish.
Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP Today!
Discussion guides will be provided to all who RSVP.
Email: seneyrefuge90years@gmail.com
Call or text: 810-938-3020
Visit the Refuge visitor center – Tuesday thru Saturday from 9a.m. to 4p.m.
Call the Refuge: 906-586-9851 or 906-379-258.
Need a copy of the book?
Local libraries carry both the original and the young adult edition of Braiding Sweetgrass, and both are available for purchase at Paper Mill Books.
Let’s come together to celebrate the wisdom of plants, the power of story, and our shared commitment to protecting the natural world.

Stick it to Cancer 2025 Hockey Tournament
2025-09-26 00:00 - 2025-09-28 23:59 | Michigan
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Info at https://stickittocancer.org/
Spectator admission free (tax deductible donations accepted).

Bigfoot & Bluegrass
2025-09-26 00:00 - 2025-09-27 23:59 | Peter Nordeen Park, 115 N Pine St, Gwinn, MI, 49841, United States
115 North Pine Street, Gwinn, MI 49841
Dates: September 26, 2025 – September 27, 2025
Recurrence: Recurring daily
Join Forsyth Forward at Peter Nordeen Park September 26 & 27, 2025 for the Bigfoot & Bluegrass Festival! The Bigfoot Festival is inspired by the Estes Park Bigfoot Days highlighting the Leave No Trace expert, Bigfoot.
This festival is packed with outdoor fun and adventure! Hone in on your fly fishing skills, brush up on leave no trace principles, and explore booths and activities celebrating the outdoors and conservation, and of course Bigfoot. You might even meet the U.P.’s Bigfoot, “Red Plaid Chad”.
Plus there will be craft vendors, scavenger hunt for kids, local conservation groups on hand to talk about programs and projects, craft beer, food and to top it off Bluegrass Music on Saturday!
Scavenger Hunt participants will be entered in a drawing for a free 10 person sleigh ride!
General Saturday Schedule – Check the Explore Our Wild Website for the Full Schedule and Lineup of Activities!
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Bigfoot Stomp 5K Walk/Run
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Hands on Learning – Experiences every 30 minutes
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Education Seminars – Seminars 30 minutes in duration
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Kids Zone presented by Sawyer Enrichment
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Craft Vendors
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Food Vendors
12:00 PM – 10:30 PM Live Bluegrass Music

Trappers Ed. Class in Escanaba
2025-09-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Great Lakes Sports Club, 5211 19th Ave. North, Escanaba, MI, 49829, United States
The U.P. Trappers Association is holding a Trappers Education Field Day on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Great Lakes Sports Club, located at 5211 19th Ave. North, Escanaba. Check-in is at 9 a.m. Eastern time; the Field Day is expected to last for up to five hours. Registration and coursework will be done online. The Field Day will be building on the online lessons and adding to what was covered online, with the goal of preparing first-time trappers to begin their lifetime journey of becoming a safe, ethical, and successful trapper.
A light lunch will be served to parents and students.
It is open to adults and youngsters alike; all are welcome.
So far, students have ranged from 9 to 65 years of age.
(Coursework and the exam could be difficult for someone 10 and under).
For more information and instructions and a link for signing up, please contact Bob Steinmetz at (906) 786-6265 or email him at bobsteinmetz@charter.net.

PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime
2025-09-26 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays & Fridays, October (3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31), 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult.
Preschool age children. Siblings 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: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2025-09-26 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.

L'Anse - Paint the Field Blue Event
2025-09-26 19:00 | L’Anse, L'Anse, Michigan
Baraga County Communities That Care invites the community to join us for a powerful evening of awareness, remembrance, and hope at the Paint the Field Blue event on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the L’Anse High School football field, home of the L’Anse Hornets.

This special high school football game will highlight suicide prevention efforts in our community. In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, players will wear blue socks and cheerleaders will wear blue bows—the color symbolizing suicide awareness and prevention. Before the game, there will be a memorial ceremony and a keynote message from Jeff Olson, founder of the Do It for Daniel organization, who has shared his family’s story across the country to inspire hope, raise awareness, and encourage open conversations about mental health and suicide.

“You are not alone.”

This event is more than a football game—it’s about creating a culture of care, promoting resilience, and showing our youth and community members that help is available and hope is real. By joining together, we can reduce stigma, strengthen connections, and save lives.

Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
Location: L’Anse High School Football Field
Theme: Paint the Field Blue – Suicide Prevention Awareness
Speaker: Jeff Olson, Do It for Daniel

If you would like to participate, volunteer, or learn more, please contact:
Kerry at 906-458-1594
Email: kduis@glrc.org
Facebook: BaragaCountyCTC

Let’s fill the stands with blue, honor lives lost, support one another, and stand united for suicide prevention in Baraga County. Together, we can bring awareness, spread hope, and help build a future without suicide.

Hike Every Mile Returns!!
2025-09-27 00:00 - 23:59 | Michigan
Don’t miss out! Join us for the 3rd Annual “Hike Every Mile” in celebration of National Public Lands Day. Each year, hikers from across the area join forces to cover every mile of the Marquette Area Chapter’s 110-mile stretch of the North Country Trail, all in a single day.
This year, we’re aiming for our biggest turnout yet. Whether you hike solo or as a group, you’ll be part of something that celebrates our trail community.
Details on how to sign up will be shared closer to the event but mark your calendar now! After the hike, we’ll come together for snacks, prizes, and celebration.
Let’s hike every mile, together!

Annual Downtown Day
2025-09-27 00:00 - 23:59 | Michigan
On Saturday, September 27, Downtown Marquette will join communities across the state in celebrating the 6th Annual Downtown Day, an initiative of the Michigan Downtown Association. This statewide event highlights the importance of supporting local downtowns, from shops and restaurants to cultural and recreational spaces.
Whether it’s enjoying a stroll along the sidewalks, dining at a local restaurant, enjoying the Social District, or picking up a gift from a local retailer, there are countless ways to take part. Even simple acts like leaving a positive review for a favorite small business can help uplift our downtown.
Join us in recognizing the unique character and community spirit that make Downtown Marquette such a special place.

Twin Lakes - Make a Wish Fall Motorcycle Ride
2025-09-27 09:30 | Michigan
Join us for the Make a Wish fall motorcycle ride Saturday, September 27th registration starts at 9:30 am with wheels hitting the road at 10:30 am sharp!

Ride leaves the Boondock Inn and returns to the Mosquito for an after party at 6:30 pm. The ride heads north making stops at:
Maple Leaf, Lake Linden
Bete Grise Beach for a group photo
Mariner North, Copper Harbor
Brockway Mountain for another photo opp
Drift Inn, Copper city
Allouez Bp if you need fuel
returns to the Mosquito at 6:30 pm for dinner and an after party!

Entry fee is $15 per person with all proceeds going to the Make A Wish Foundation
50-50 at all bar stops
Raffle prizes and entry prizes awarded at the after party!
After party dinner and entertainment!
160 mile round trip ride with great entertainment and fun to be had!

UPCAP's Caregiver Retreat
2025-09-27 11:00 - 17:30 | Fortune Lake Camp, 138 Fortune Lake Camp Rd, Crystal Falls, MI, 49920, United States
Public Service Announcement
For Immediate release: 8/26/25
UPCAP Caregiver Retreat
Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) will host a Caregiver Retreat on Saturday, September 27, 10:00 am-4:30 pm Central Time (11:00 am – 5:30 pm Eastern) at Fortune Lake Camp, 138 Fortune Lake Camp Road, Crystal Falls, Michigan.
This daylong event is designed to provide rest and rejuvenation for non-professional family caregivers from the Upper Peninsula. The day will include structured activities such as a nature hike and yoga. Other activities such as a caregiver support group meeting, time at the waterfront, and creating a nibble board will also be offered. In addition, participants can enjoy a chair massage from a professional massage therapist if they like. Activities will be lead by Registered Dietitian and Certified Yoga Instructor Pam Roose from Inspiring Roots, and assisted by Della Juliano, Health and Caregiver Educator, from UPCAP.
This Caregiver Retreat will provide the opportunity for family caregivers to rest, relax and share their caregiving experiences with others who have similar circumstances. Taking time off from caregiving to rest and rejuvenate is a necessity for caregivers to decrease stress and increase good health and wellbeing.
Harvard Health.edu states: “Taking a break can help you restore a sense of who you are, and allow you to bring your ‘best self’ back to your role as a caregiver.”
The cost for the Caregiver Retreat is $30 (non-refundable) and includes lunch and a chair massage. Register at www.upcap.org and click on Events or dial 2-1-1 for assistance. Registration ends September 11. Space is limited.
This event is for non-professional family caregivers only.

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UP Wild in the Keweenaw Wilderness Walk
2025-09-27 16:00 | Calumet Lions Park, North End of Waterworks Street, Calumet, Michigan, 49913
UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event.

Wilderness Walk
Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
Calumet Lions Park

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.

Let's Hike Every Mile of the Marquette Area Chapter!
2025-09-27 18:00 | Michigan
Are you a hiking enthusiast? Did you know that over 100 miles of the 4,800-mile North Country National Scenic Trail run right through our area?
On National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 27, 2025, we’re taking on a unique challenge: to have enough hikers and groups cover all 110 miles of our chapter’s section of the trail in a single day. You or your group can sign up to hike one or more segments on the 27th. Afterward, let us know what you completed, and we’ll track the progress on a map.
At 6 pm, join us at the 906 Adventure Team Base Camp for refreshments, prizes, and a chance to see how much of the trail we covered together.
For more details or to sign up, please CLICK HERE. Invite your friends and family to be part of this community effort!

Alfred Erickson American Legion Post 186 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
2025-09-28 12:00 - 16:00 | American Legion Post #186, 1308 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Alfred Erickson American Legion Post 186
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Sunday, September 28 2025
@ the Post Home
1308 Quincy Street, Hancock
Serving from 12 noon – 4 pm
Donation $10
Curbside pickup only

We ask people to enter from birch street and exit onto Quincy st. Watch for our people directing traffic. Food will be delivered to your car. Tickets can be purchased from Legion members or at the event. The sauce is scratch made by our veteran members from a recipe we have been using for decades. Served with fresh French bread, coleslaw and a cookie. Please support our fund raiser that supports the post and its various veteran and community projects. These include veteran’s funeral services, Boys State, Girl and Boy Scouts, Legion baseball and other charitable community projects. For more information contact Public affairs officer Jim Peterson at 906-370-8144

National Day of Remembrance ~ Miiiwgogamikwenimaanaanig
2025-09-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Zeba Community Hall, Zeba Road, Zeba, Michigan, 49946
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Miiiwgogamikwenimaanaanig (We Will Always Remember Them)

National Day of Remembrance Display Making & Talking Circle

We will be making a display for the Ojibwa Community Library window. We will be having conversations to honor the survivors of the residential school system and discuss intergenerational trauma.

Sunday, September 28th at the Zeba Hall from 1pm to 3pm
Call Jessica at 353-4592 to Register or if you have questions.

Sault Tribe to Host Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Training
2025-09-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Kewadin Casino Convention Center, 2186 Shunk Rd, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 49783, United States
MMIP training and collaboration in Sault Ste. Marie Sept. 29

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Tribal and Local Law Enforcement, Victims’ Services Teams and community members are invited to attend a day of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) training and collaboration. The collaborative event will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, at the Kewadin Casino Convention Center in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.

There is no cost to attend, and lunch will be provided. The event is hosted by the Sault Tribe MMIP Advisory Workgroup.

In 2021-22, Sault Tribe, in partnership with the Bay Mills Indian Community, worked with the US Department of Justice, Department of the Interior, the US Attorney’s Office, and the Executive Branch Lady Justice Initiative, to implement a MMIP Tribal Community Response Plan planning project. We were one of six pilot projects across the country to bring together tribal law enforcement and tribal MMIP teams to articulate an MMIP TCRP Protocol. This culminated in a one-day event to share the results with speakers, including the Governor and Attorney General of Michigan, as well as our two U.S. Senators and the U.S. Attorney’s Office from the Western District of Michigan.

“Since developing our MMIP Tribal Community Response Plan, the tribe has improved its response to missing persons and built an MMIP database,” Tribal Chairman Austin Lowes said. “We continue to work with our Victims Services, Law Enforcement, and Communications departments to reach out to our tribal community on MMIP issues, including the safety of our men, women and children.”

It has long been the tribe’s intention to share the results of what the MMIP Advisory Workgroup has learned and to assist other tribes and local law enforcement communities in implementing an MMIP TCRP Protocol in their respective communities, benefiting both tribal and non-tribal communities alike.

Sault Tribe Chief of Police Robert Marchant said, “We put months of work into our MMIP TCRP protocol and it is one of the most comprehensive in Indian country. Sharing it with our sister tribes and surrounding community is one of our top priorities.”

In addition to walking participants through how the tribe accomplished its protocol, the workgroup plans to share copies of the tribe’s MMIP TCRP Protocol with participants and facilitate a workshop to coordinate efforts among our neighboring tribes and the surrounding law enforcement communities. Please see a copy of the draft agenda (attached), which includes a keynote speaker from the US Department of the Interior regarding TCRP’s and MMIP protocols.

Representatives from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) will be joining us. The former Sault Tribe chairperson and current tribal board member and MMIP advocate Dr. Aaron Payment is undertaking a one-year tribal fellowship with the NCMEC. He will share valuable free NCMEC resources focused on prevention, rescue, recovery, case management, incident data, and information about Team Hope for long-term missing survivors.

As a significant commitment and to open lines of communication to tribal nations, NCMEC Executive Director for Special Programs Missing Child Division Alan Nanavaty will join us in person to share the depth of resources available to local and tribal communities with respect to advanced forensic science, DNA testing, and free assistance in supporting local jurisdictions in their respective investigations. NCMEC respects and values local control but brings to bear necessary and sometimes expensive advanced resources at no cost to tribes or local law enforcement.

Please contact Dr. Aaron A.. Payment at 906-440-8946 or via email at aapayment@saulttribe.net if you have any questions or plan to attend. There is no formal registration, but we would like to ensure we have an accurate count for means and to share resource materials.
