Keep It In The UP!

Hancock - UP Wild in the Keweenaw Event
2025-02-16 15:00 UTC | Chapel of St. Matthew, 532 Franklin Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event.

Nature Prayer Service

Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew

* The Chapel of St. Matthew is in Hancock, MI on the former campus of Finlandia University.

The Nature Prayer Services are opportunities to connect with God, nature, and each other in a relaxed setting. Each service has a leader who will guide the service with prayers, readings, and reflection. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

Hancock - Nature Prayer Service
2025-02-16 15:00 | Chapel of St. Matthew, 532 Franklin Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Nature Prayer Service

Sunday, February 16 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew
Sunday, March 16 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew

* The Chapel of St. Matthew is in Hancock, MI on the former campus of Finlandia University.

The Nature Prayer Services are opportunities to connect with God, nature, and each other in a relaxed setting. Each service has a leader who will guide the service with prayers, readings, and reflection. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

Honey Bear Classic Snowshoe Race
2025-02-15 12:00 - 15:00
The 36th Honey Bear Classic invites you to celebrate the unique beauty of the Big Bay Pathway with a fundraising event for all ages and interests. Participants can
choose to ski or snowshoe the entire “Honey Bear” loop or other trail options.
Register online or in person at the Thunder Bay Inn. The Pathway Trailhead and parking lot is located on Deutsch Ave just two blocks from the Thunder Bay Inn, event headquarters.

All proceeds help to support the grooming and maintenance of the Big Bay Pathway which is part of the Noquemanon Trail Network.

NMU Hosts UP200 Hospitality Tent, Warm-Up Party
2025-02-14 18:30 - 20:00
Northern Michigan University will host a heated hospitality tent for the general public near the starting gate of the UP 200 Powered by NMU sled dog race on Friday, Feb. 14. NMU will also host a warm-up party at the Trenary Toast Café.
The tent will be open from 6-8:30 p.m. next to the old City Hall on Washington Street. Admission is free. This family-friendly event will include hot chocolate and cookies. The warm-up party from 6:30-8 p.m. will feature complimentary coffee or hot chocolate and cinnamon rolls. The Trenary Toast Café is located at the corner of Third and Washington Streets.
The UP200 sled dog race, established in 1990, is powered by Northern Michigan University, both in terms of its Gold Sled sponsorship and volunteer support. Hundreds of students will volunteer for the UP200, Jack Pine 30 and the Midnight Run. They help with everything from selling merchandise to vet checks for the dogs and crowd control, with several student organizations involved in the process.

UP 200 Race Kickoff
2025-02-14 18:00 - 21:00
Downtown Marquette welcomes everyone for the start of the annual sled dog race, which runs down Washington Street before heading out to Alger County.

School’s Out, Library’s In: Trolls
2025-02-14 12:00 - 17:00
School’s Out, Library’s In: Trolls
Friday February 14, 2025 12:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Youth Services. Youth of all ages, drop by the library for this special schools’ out day! Crafts and activities available for drop-in participation between 12pm-5pm. There will be Cloud Dough Sensory Play in the Great Room and Rainbow scratch art in the Makerspace. The film “Trolls: Band Together” will begin at 12:45pm in the Community Room – Kids are welcome to bring lunch or snacks for the movie. Kids under the age of 8 must have an adult present with them in the event. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Artist Reception at Peter White Public Library
2025-02-13 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday, February 13, 2025. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Huron Mountain Club Gallery and MACC Deo Gallery. Teens, Adults, Seniors. Join us for two artist receptions in one night! Speak with the artists about their work and exhibits on display.

PWPL Huron Mountain Club Gallery – Second Nature by Emily Weddle & Meredith Weddle D’Amore
MACC Deo Gallery – Knowing the Land by Todd Carter

UPCM Valentine's Eve Dance
2025-02-13 17:30 - 19:30
Join us for our Second Thursday Creativity Series at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum:
“Valentine’s Eve Dance”
Thursday, February 13, 2025
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Experience hands-on craft activities, and FREE Culver’s Frozen Custard. FREE to participate.

Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry
2025-02-13 10:00 - 23:30
Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host the first Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry of 2025. Taking place on Thursday, February 13. Food distribution will begin at 10:00am and continue while supplies last or until 11:30am. Food will be available for approximately 550 families. Due to changes with Feeding America West Michigan, proxy pickup will be limited. This will be a drive-thru event with directions given by parking lot attendants. Guests are asked to remain in their cars and have adequate space prepared in their trunk or back seat in advance to allow the distribution team to place food boxes directly in the vehicle. Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are located at 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey. Businesses or organizations that are interested in supporting these monthly mobile food pantries are encouraged to call 906.249.1715 for more information.

Noah Bauer Concert
2025-02-12 18:30 - 19:30
Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Join celebrated local singer/songwriter Noah Bauer for a concert featuring songs from his newly released album, Lunitidal Interval. An eclectic evening of music sure to satisfy everyone’s musical taste buds. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Hancock - Nordic Film Series
2025-02-12 14:00 | Finnish American Heritage Center, 435 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michgian, 49930
An award-winning film produced in 2003 by famed director Klaus Härö will be shown on Wednesday, February 12 at 2 p.m. at the Finnish American
Heritage Center as the latest offering of the Center’s Nordic Film Series.

“Invisible Elina” is a riveting tale about grief, love, betrayal and loyalty with a 9-year-old girl as the focal point of the story. In rural Sweden of the early 1950s, little Elina goes to school again after recovering from tuberculosis, the same illness that killed her father a few years earlier. Elina’s family belongs to Finnish-speaking minority frowned upon by a staunch schoolmistress who starts hounding Elina for questioning her authority. Elina’s mother, sister, and a liberal young male teacher all try to mediate the ensuing battle of wills.
The film is about an hour and 15 minutes long, and is in Finnish with English subtitles. It is suitable for all audiences. The showing is open to the public; donations are appreciated to help sustain the film series.
“We’ve shown this film a couple of times in years past,” said FAHC director David Maki. “As is the case with almost every Klaus Härö film, this one’s just a great story, not a movie that uses special effects or shocking images to further the plot. It’s an enjoyable watch for a winter afternoon.”
For more information about the Nordic Film Series, or the Finnish American Heritage Center, call (906) 487-7549

MARQUETTE CITY MANAGER COMMUNITY OFFICE HOURS
2025-02-12 10:00 - 12:00
Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will hold her next community office hours on
Wednesday, February 12 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Shiras Room, on the top level of
Peter White Public Library (Front Street side). The meeting is intended to provide an
informal opportunity to discuss issues within the community, and to give citizens the
opportunity for direct dialogue with City staff about interests and concerns.

CITY OF MARQUETTE ART WEEK PLANNING MEETINGS
2025-02-11 14:00 - 19:00
The City of Marquette Office of Arts & Culture invites the community to participate in drop-in Art Week Brainstorming and Planning Meetings on Tuesday, February 11, from 2:00-4:00 P.M. and 5:00-6:45 P.M. at the Marquette Arts & Culture Center (lower level of Peter White Public Library).

These informal sessions provide a space to explore project ideas, find inspiration, and connect with others. Attendees are welcome to stay for any portion of the meeting-attendance is optional and not required to submit a project proposal. Sessions will focus on 2025 events, partnership opportunities, this year’s theme-STORIES, revisiting past Art Week projects, and exploring event venues.

Supported by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council, Art Week provides regrant funding of up to $400 for eligible projects that align with its mission of fostering collaboration, artist development, and audience engagement. Project proposals are due by Friday, March 7, 2025

Additional brainstorming sessions, including evening appointments, can be scheduled by contacting Tristan Luoma at (906) 225-8655 or tluoma@marquettemi.gov. More information about Art Week and project application can be found on www.mqtcompass.com/artweek

Valentine's Tea & Book Sale at Negaunee Public Library
2025-02-11 12:00 - 15:00
The Friends of the Negaunee Public Library will host their annual Valentine’s Tea and Book Sale, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the Negaunee Public Library. The public is invited to attend, learn more about the library and the Friends group, enjoy refreshments, and purchase books.
This event is free to attend. All book sales are by donation.

NMU Presents Immersive 'Alice in Wonderland'
2025-02-08 19:30 - 21:30
Northern Michigan University’s CO/LAB Dance Company will present Alice in Wonderland: An Immersive Experience, described as a “mesmerizing whirlwind of color and movement that weaves through the audience like a living, breathing dreamscape.” The performance is unique in that it will take place in an intimate downtown Marquette space that allows the audience to be more actively engaged, interacting with the dancers and scenery elements.
“Immersive theater experiences are the next big thing,” said CO/LAB Artistic Director Karina Johnson. “They’re taking over New York City, L.A. and many other places across the country. I believe we might be one of the first universities to attempt it. It requires a lot of teamwork and planning to pull it off, and we have a very large team of students collaborating on all aspects of this show, which is really exciting. I think it’s something the community should not miss, because it’s on the forefront of where theatrical art is right now.”
The performance will be held at 145 W. Washington Street, on the second floor (the former Vera Bar). Showtimes are at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 30-Feb. 1 and Feb. 6-8, with Saturday matinees both weeks at 1 and 3 p.m.
The immersive Alice in Wonderland is distinct in plot and presentation from previous versions depicted in television and film. It features an original score by Dominic Mrakovcich, NMU Theatre and Dance sound and media supervisor/engineer, and contemporary ballet choreography by Johnson.
“Sometimes contemporary ballet is more versatile for telling a story, more relatable to an audience and a little easier to manipulate amongst an audience,” she added. “It seems every student in the department has their hands on this project in one way or another. Charlotte Somerville, our McNair Scholar, spent all summer researching how to properly light costumes worn by performers. That’s a new kind of technology that our students have never used before.”
A Wildcat Performing Arts Academy Pre-Performance Workshop for ages 12 and under will be held in advance of the sensory-friendly performance on Saturday, Feb. 1.
“I’m excited because the kids are going to be able to experiment with lighting and sound, and interact with the performers and production crew,” said Jalina McClain, stage management supervisor and Wildcat Performing Arts Academy managing director. “Charlotte will explain the process related to LEDs and costumes at a level appropriate for those ages. They’ll also be able to see the light and audio boards—how they’re used during the production and how pushing certain buttons creates different effects—and have an opportunity to dance in different lighting to view it from the performers’ perspective. It’s going to be a different kind of learning experience.
“A lot of young kids who aren’t exposed to theater as much don’t know all that goes into a show behind the scenes. This lets them know there are other options, outside of being a performer on stage. They can make costumes, light the dancers or create mushroom chairs for the set. Because this show is so tech-heavy, I think it’s a good opportunity to showcase those aspects.”
Tickets for the production 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.

Love & Unity: Skate Through History at NMU
2025-02-08 15:00 - 19:00
“Love & Unity: Skate Through History,” 3-7 p.m. in Innovation Hall in the Jacobetti Complex. This ‘80s-themed roller-skating event will celebrate the cultural impact of skating rinks in Black communities. It will feature classic ‘70s and ‘80s music, free popcorn, a photo booth and limited skates for rent. It pairs with the Condom Carnival, a fun and inclusive event that combines interactive games with comprehensive sex education. Each booth offers opportunities to learn about sexual health, consent, safe sex practices and more. Bus transportation will be available from The Woods loop every 30 minutes.

Sister City Trip Informational Meeting
2025-02-08 12:00 - 14:00
Marquette Delegation to visit Higashiomi Japan in July/August 2025
Informational meeting will be held on Saturday February 8, 2025.
The Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership in association with the City of
Marquette will be sending a delegation to Higashiomi, Japan from July 24, 2025, to August
4, 2025. An informational meeting will be held on Saturday February 8th, 2025, Saturday
12 p.m. in the Lion’s Room of the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. The Lion’s
Room is located on the lower level of the library.
While in Japan, delegates will live with a host family and visit sites of interest in
Higashiomi and the surrounding area. Additional information about the program and
application to join the delegation will be available at the informational meeting. The cost
of the trip including airfare, ground transportation and official delegation events is
approximately $2,800.00 and is the responsibility of each delegate.
The Sister City program with Higashiomi, formerly Yokaichi, started in 1979. The
program focuses on cultural understanding, international friendship, and sharing of ideas.
Additional information about the delegation can be obtained from Bill Brazier at (906)
869-4859, Collin Banger at (616) 368-2624, and Paulette Lindberg at (906) 869-4141.

Repair Café
2025-02-08 11:00 - 13:00
Repair Café
Saturday, February 8, 2025. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Toss it? No way! The Repair Café is back thanks to a partnership with the Marquette Sustainability Coalition. Bring in broken household goods such as appliances, clothing, or bikes and skilled fixers with assist you in repairing them. This is a great way to save money, learn valuable repair skills, and reduce your environmental impact. No admission charge. For further information, please contact mqtsustainability@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.

Houghton - Annual Mass in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel
2025-02-08 10:00, 2025-02-07 22:00, 2025-02-07 17:30 | St. Albert the Great University Parish, 411 MacInnes Drive, Houghton, Michgian, 49931
Ice Mass 2025 in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel St. Albert the Great University Parish, serving students, faculty and staff of Michigan

Technological University and Gogebic (“Go-Gee-Bick”) Community College, will host the annual Mass in the Our Lady of the Snows ice chapel during MTU’s famed Winter Carnival. The Roman Catholic Mass is celebrated in a chapel hand-built from ice and snow by MTU students and community members. The Ice Mass has gained international attention; it is a unique expression of Catholic faith in the deep snow country of the Keweenaw with over 500 in attendance in
2024.

There are three Masses: 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 7, as well as at 10 a.m. EST on Saturday, Feb. 8. The Masses at 5:30 pm EST and 10:00 pm EST on Friday Feb. 7 will be live-streamed on Facebook (and embedded on our website, mtucatholic.org/icemass).

Participants may register online for the link to the Live Stream: mtucatholic.org/icemass

The 2025 Live Stream Event Link:
5:30 PM: https://www.facebook.com/events/927719602826563
10:00 PM: https://www.facebook.com/events/2045948112508711
The 2024 YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL8GtBKHqrA

Story for Media Use:

MTU Students Transform Ice, Snow into Chapel

Building a chapel out of ice and snow originally came to the attention of St. Albert the Great University Parish at the suggestion of a parent. Seeing this to be a ‘fun idea’ during Michigan Tech’s famed Winter Carnival, a small group of students at St. Al’s decided to give it a go back in 2016 alongside their pastor Fr. Ben Hasse. They were quickly surprised by how the word spread and how excited people, Catholics and non-Catholics alike, were to come to such an event leading to international coverage in 2021. Ten years later, building the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel is a well-known annual tradition for the students, locals, and people from all over the world.

The ice chapel is built each year by college students and community members in the Keweenaw peninsula town of Houghton, Michigan, USA. Over the course of a month, people can be found outside shoveling, bucketing, stomping, and carving from a mountain of snow. Through their efforts, and plywood forms held together by 2x4s, the ice chapel is brought to life. More and more students get involved each year, and they bring with them their creativity to further add to
the beauty of the chapel. Examples include stained ice panes, a raised pulpit, a Marian grotto, and carved side aisles. Another unique feature is the acquisition of an ice slab pulled up by hand from a nearby bay to use as the chapel’s altar.

The priests at St. Al’s will celebrate three planned Ice Masses in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel: 5:30 p.m., 10 p.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 7, and 10 a.m. EST on Saturday, Feb. 8. The first two Masses will be livestreamed. You may visit mtucatholic.org/icemass to register for the link.

The experience of building this unique structure brings about and strengthens friendships. When asked how much it costs to build an Ice Chapel, Fr. Hasse simply responds “about a thousand dollars’ worth of pizza,” which fuels the volunteers. St. Al’s parish is overjoyed to bring to life a creation that glorifies God and brings the community together through the Mass.

To learn more about the Ice Mass or St. Albert the Great University Parish, visit mtucatholic.org/icemass. To learn more about Michigan Tech’s Winter Carnival, visit mtu.edu/carnival/2025.

"Alice in Wonderland"
2025-02-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-06 19:30 - 21:30

NMU Money Games
2025-02-07 18:00 - 20:00
Northern Michigan University students are invited to participate in the NMU Money Games from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. in the McClintock Building room 106. This interactive team-based game puts students in control of a budget as they aim for the highest net worth, credit score and quality of life.
Students are encouraged to bring a team of two to four players but can also come solo and be matched with others to create a team. They will be able to enhance their budgeting skills, win prizes and dabble in some light-hearted competition. Each member of the top three teams will win a $25 gift card.
This event is hosted by NMU Career Services, which seeks to assist students and alumni with career exploration and job placement concerns. Career Services provides resources and services focused on career placement and career decision-making activities, linking NMU students and alumni with potential employers, teaching effective job search strategies, and providing supportive information and resources to faculty and staff to address students’ career-related concerns.

Pokémon Trading and Gaming
2025-02-06 16:30 - 17:30
Pokémon Trading and Gaming
Thursdays February 6 & 20, 2025. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Youth Services Makerspace. Youth of all ages who are interested in Pokémon card trading and gaming are invited to our new monthly Pokémon Trading & Gaming Sessions. Kids who attend will be able to trade & play the card game with other kids. Please note that staff do not know how to play the game, so it is not guaranteed that gaming will always happen. If your child has a friend they like to game with, come together! Kids will also be able to spend time with other Pokémon fans, chatting about Pokémon and looking through their cards. Important – Trading & gaming will be kid led. It is highly recommended that parents do not allow their children to bring cards that they do not want them to accidentally trade! See our events calendar for full event details regarding trading. Children under the age of 8 will need an adult to stay in the kids room during the event. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

League of Women Voters of Marquette County General Meeting
2025-02-05 18:30 - 20:00
The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will hold its next general membership meeting on Wednesday, February 5th at 6:45 p.m. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Studio 1 on the Lower Level of the Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St., Marquette.
Following a short business meeting, Caroline LaPorte, the department head of the Center for Native American Studies at NMU will present on missing and murdered indigenous women and relatives (MMIWR) in the United States.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

All community members are welcome to attend. For more information, send an email to lwvmqtco@gmail.com. If inclement weather, visit website lwvmqt.org to confirm if the meeting is “Live” or “Zoom”.

Marquette Regional History Center presents: Marquette Coast Guard Station: Senior Support Series
2025-02-05 13:30 - 15:00
Wednesday, February 5, 1:30 p.m.
Our daytime program series will kick off this year featuring our local U.S. Coast Guard Station and BMC Michael Henderson, Officer in Charge. The history of the Life Saving Service in Marquette will be highlighted through images and stories, while we learn about the modern Coast Guard right here in our community.
Last year, our Senior Support Series was a huge success! These programs ignite curiosity, social interaction, health, and community involvement. In coordination with Mapping Medicare, we continue this program quarterly on Wednesday afternoons.
Attendees have an opportunity to win door prizes and enjoy complimentary Dead River Coffee Roasters coffee. All ages welcome. Free program. Call 906-226-3571 or visit marquettehistory.org for more info.

Houghton - Michigan Tech's Winter Carnival
2025-02-05 00:00 - 2025-02-08 23:59
Fireworks Over Ice! Dive into the Magic of Houghton’s Winter Carnival
THE KEWEENAW, Michigan (Jan. 15, 2024) — Winter isn’t just endured in the Keweenaw – it’s celebrated, sculpted and spun into pure magic. For 102 years, Michigan Tech’s Winter Carnival has transformed the snowy campus into a wonderland of jaw-dropping snow art, thrilling winter sports and community warmth. From Feb. 5-8, 2025, locals, visitors and MTU alumni will make their way down the main streets of Houghton and Hancock to marvel at towering ice sculptures. Don’t forget to cozy up or get a bite to eat at local favorites like the KBC, The Ambassador or Gino’s in Hancock to thaw out along the way. Winter Carnival is a one-of-a-kind celebration you won’t want to miss this winter. With heavy snowfall pushing through winter so far, Winter Carnival has potential to get big snow.

Students play Broomball like the Harry Potter movies on campus, the community marvels at giant ice sculptures and folks take time to warm up between activities. Winter Carnival is when the Portage Canal’s social hubs of Houghton and Hancock are lively and bustling with life. From the infamous “all-nighter” where students stay up two days to finish their snow statues before judging, to the zany games that take place on campus, Winter Carnival brings a whopping schedule to the Michigan Tech community. For most of the public, it’s about seeing the statues and being in Houghton with loved ones during this magical time. For some, it’s their favorite time of year to make a trip back to their alma mater.

Snow Statues: Fraternities, sororities and other campus organizations build larger than life snow statues that are judged each year. The giant creations rival the size of some students’ housing and offer a way for students to showcase their engineering creativity. This year’s theme is Dragons, Knights, and Legendary Sights – so expect to see creations worthy of the kingdom. Take a tour on the last day of statues to decide for yourself who’s got the most creativity.

Fireworks and Torchlit Parade: Michigan’s original ski area Mont Ripley hosts a torchlit parade down its hilly slopes – viewed across the Portage Canal from Houghton. The torchlight parade concludes Carnival’s lineup and brings a crowd to the Houghton waterfront to watch the show. Fireworks will follow the parade – signifying carnival’s 102nd year in the Keweenaw. Mark your carnival experience with this classic must-see on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Entertainment at Upper Michigan’s Largest Entertainment Venue: Known for cutting-edge performances that tour the globe, Water Street Dance Milwaukee pushes the boundaries of contemporary dance, leaving you breathless and inspired. This multifaceted dance company is dedicated to exploring diversity within our art, artists, and audiences. Renowned for their athletic, innovative, and entertaining performances, they invite all to partake in the vibrant experiences they create. See shows at 2 and 7 p.m.

Explore Beyond Carnival: After the festivities, extend your stay and experience the Keweenaw’s year-round charm. Take a winter hike on snow-covered trails, or ski at Mont Ripley only minutes away from Michigan Tech. Winter Carnival is a perfect introduction to the region’s cold outdoor adventures. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning alumnus, the 2025 Winter Carnival promises to be a celebration of history, creativity and community. Don’t miss out on the iconic winter event that brings the magic of snow and ice to life.

Bruce Crossing - MI-Trale Meeting
2025-02-03 19:00 | Stannard Township Hall, 14927 State Hwy M-28 East, Bruce Crossing, Michigan, 49912
Our February Monthly Meeting will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on 2/03/2025. For virtual attendance, we now have ZOOM available, along with the strictly audio/phone method. If you would like to attend virtually, please email me at this address and I will get you the connection information.

If you are in the area, please stop in for the meeting! We’d love to see you there!

NMU WellBeing Opens Ice Rink Feb. 1
2025-02-01 17:00 - 20:00
Northern Michigan University WellBeing will hold a grand opening for the new outdoor ice rink, located behind the Northern Center, from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. The public is invited. The event will include a food truck, ribbon-cutting and hot chocolate bar.
Limited free skate rentals are available, with priority given to NMU students. The rink will be open throughout February from 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Any closures will be shared on NMU’s WellBeing Instagram here as well as nmu.edu/wellbeing. Volunteers are needed; more information can be found here.
“We are excited to offer this new winter outdoor activity option on campus,” said Jessica Corkin, NMU Wellbeing promotions coordinator. “A list of rules will be posted. Some include skating at your own risk, helmets are strongly encouraged, please no hockey or rough play, and no skates–even with skate guards–allowed in the Northern Center.”
The closest parking lots to the rink are 1 and 8. Learn more about NMU WellBeing here.
