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PWPL Presents: Baby Storytime
2025-10-01 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesdays, October (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult.
Older siblings are welcome.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Heritage Room Book Group
2025-10-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, October 1, 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 a.m. Book discussions will be led by Reference Desk staff. Book selection for October 1st will be The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley.
Please call 906-226-4311 or visit www.pwpl.info/news-events/book-groups with questions.

PWPL Presents: Director Chat
2025-10-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, October 1, 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.

Marquette Regional History Center presents: Old Towne Forest Forensics
2025-10-01 13:00 - 21:00 | Jackson Mine Park Pavilion, 199 Tobin St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Two Tours Offered
Wednesday, October 1, 1:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
The concept of “forest forensics” was coined by Tom Wessels and means to look for clues on land to understand human, climatic, and geologic actions that shaped a forest. We are thrilled to partner with MSU Extension’s Forestry and Natural Resources Educator, Anna Ellis, to take a hike at Old Towne in Negaunee. Once a neighborhood, the “caving grounds” are now a forest with a fascinating past.
Meet at Jackson Mine Park Pavilion.
Pre-registration is required, and tickets are on sale now. $10.00 per ticket; maximum 25 people per tour.
For more info visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.

PWPL Presents: unTITLEd Teens
2025-10-01 15:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, October 1, 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. October’s activity will be spooky crafts.
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.

Upper Peninsula to promote college savings program
2025-10-01 15:30 - 18:30 | Norris Event Center, 1000 Meridian St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 49783, United States
Michigan Education Trust heads north of the Bridge to link Yooper families to new college savings opportunities
MET fall tour spans Upper Peninsula to promote college savings program with $25 enrollment and $100 bonus
MARQUETTE – This fall, as the Upper Peninsula comes alive with color and crisp air, the Michigan Education Trust (MET) will embark on its first U.P. tour since launching its historic $25 minimum enrollment, with community sessions to help families start saving for college.
The events, to be held Sept. 29-Oct. 1, in Escanaba, Marquette, Newberry and Sault Ste. Marie, mark the most significant push yet to connect Yooper families with Michigan’s prepaid tuition program.
Attending one of the events provides families with an opportunity to learn how MET can help them build college savings with an initial contribution of just $25 instead of the previous requirement to purchase at least one credit hour upfront.
Representatives from MET and the Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP), also a Section 529 plan administered by the state Department of Treasury, will be available to provide insights into the features and benefits of each program and to assist in opening new accounts – with a $100 bonus for every new MET contract opened at the events.*
“Lowering the enrollment to $25 makes saving accessible to more Michigan families than ever before, and we’re proud to bring this message directly to the U.P.,” said Diane Brewer, executive director of both programs. “Fall is the perfect time for families to take this important step by starting small now to build a future of opportunity for the next generation.”
Event Schedule:
Escanaba drop-in, information and enrollment session
Monday, Sept. 29, 3-6 p.m.
Catherine Bonifas Civic Center – Room 121
225 N. 21st St., Escanaba
Marquette – U.P. Children’s Museum (Toddler Time)
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
123 W. Baraga Ave., Marquette
Newberry – Tahquamenon Area School Public Library presentation
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
700 Newberry Ave., Newberry
Sault Ste. Marie drop-in, information and enrollment session
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Lake Superior State University – Norris Event Center, Room 202
1000 Meridian St., Sault Ste. Marie
Since its inception in 1988, MET has helped more than 105,000 students’ parents and grandparents save for college, making it one of the nation’s most successful prepaid tuition programs. MET contracts allow families to purchase future college tuition at today’s rates and are eligible for state tax deductions. Funds can also be used at out-of-state, private colleges, trade schools or can be transferred to family members.
“Every step you take to save early is a step toward opportunity,” Brewer said. “We want every Michigan child to step into their educational future with a strong financial foundation beneath them.”
More information about the sessions and Michigan’s 529 plans is available online.
*Limit one bonus per beneficiary, lifetime.
About MET
MET is Michigan’s Section 529 prepaid tuition savings program that allows the purchase of future tuition at any of the state’s public universities and colleges at today’s rates. The total contract price is eligible for a state tax deduction and earnings are tax-exempt if used for qualified higher education expenses. MET funds can be used to pay out-of-state and Michigan private college and university tuition and credits can also be transferred to other eligible family members.
About MESP
MESP is Michigan’s direct-sold Section 529 college savings program that offers families various investment options. It also provides Michigan taxpayers a state income tax deduction on contributions and potential tax-free growth on any earnings if account proceeds are used to pay for qualified higher education expenses. MESP can be used at any eligible college, university or trade school in the nation and some abroad. Qualified higher education expenses include tuition, fees, room, board, books, equipment and supplies required for enrollment. Limitations apply. See the MESP Disclosure Booklet for details.

History of Stained Glass Windows at St. Paul's
2025-10-01 16:00 - 18:30 | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Marquette, 201 East Ridge Street, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
On October 1, 2025 from 4:30-6:00 pm the NMU Center for Lifelong Learning will host “History of Stained Glass Windows at St. Paul’s” featuring the Resurrection window commissioned by Peter White for St. Paul’s in 1887.
For more information go to https://nmu.edu/ncll/events.

NMU Presents 'Into the Woods' Musical
2025-10-02 00:00 - 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.

Sand Point Road to Close Oct. 2-8 for Culvert Replacement at Pictured Rocks
2025-10-02 00:00 - 2025-11-08 23:59 | MI
MUNISING, Mich.- Sand Point Road will be temporarily closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic east of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore boundary from approximately Oct. 2 through Oct. 8, 2025, for a culvert replacement project. The closure may extend through Oct. 10 if additional time is needed to complete the work.

The Sand Point Marsh Trail, Sand Point Beach, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Headquarters will be inaccessible via Sand Point Road during this time. This closure will not impact access to Munising Memorial Hospital, the Munising Falls Visitor Center, or private residences on Sand Point Road. See map for exact location of closure.

Alternate parking for backpackers planning to park on Sand Point during this closure is at Munising Falls Visitor Center. Please coordinate directly with your shuttle to confirm pickup locations.

The culvert replacement project, funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, will improve hydrologic connectivity between the Sand Point Wetland and Lake Superior within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

Check www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/conditions.htm for up-to-date information on park alerts and closures.

Additional information regarding Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore can be found at www.nps.gov/piro or on Facebook @PicturedRocksNL and lnstagram @picturedrocksnps.

PWPL Presents: Toddler Storytime
2025-10-02 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-06 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Mondays & Thursdays, October (2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), 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: Pokémon Trading and Gaming
2025-10-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursdays, October (2 & 23), 2025. 4:00 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. 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.

Candidate Forum Marquette City Commission & MBLP
2025-10-02 17:30 - 20:00 | Marquette’s City Commission Chambers, 300 W. Baraga St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
A Public Candidate Forum will be held Thursday, October 2nd for candidates running for the Marquette Board of Light and Power and the Marquette City Commission. The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will moderate the Forum and present proposed ballot measures for Michigan’s 2026 election.
The Forum will be held in Marquette’s City Commission Chambers, 300 W. Baraga St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The Forum begins at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m. It will be live streamed to the LWVMC YouTube Channel and recorded for later viewing. The audience may meet and speak with the candidates after the Forum.
All candidates for these races have been invited to participate. Each candidate will answer the same questions submitted by constituents. Questions may be combined or edited for clarity and pertinence. What do you want to know about the candidates for the MBLP and City Commission? Send your questions ahead of time to lwvmqtco@gmail.com or you can submit your question as a member of the audience.
The League of Women Voters holds a reputation for conducting candidate forums that are civil, well-organized and fair with no debate or crosstalk. LWV Forums enable each candidate to put forth their vision of the position and respond to constituents. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government.

Canal Colors Fest
2025-10-03 00:00 - 2025-10-04 23:59 | Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, Michigan, 49931
Canal Colors Fest Marks the Keweenaw’s Next Big Seasonal Event

Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula will debut a brand-new fall celebration this October with the launch of the Canal Colors Festival, set for Friday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in downtown Houghton.

Parked along the Portage Canal beneath the iconic lift bridge, the Canal Colors Festival celebrates the exact spot where Upper Peninsula fall colors first turn. With steep hills rising on both sides of the canal, the season shows off twice — once in the trees, and again in their reflections across the water.

The two-day event combines some of the Keweenaw’s favorite fall traditions — Brew Street, Plaidurday, the Keweenaw Color Run, and Houghton’s Fall Fest — into one waterfront weekend.

Marquette County Health Department Community Vaccine Clinics
2025-10-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Republic School Gym, 270 Kloman Ave, Republic, 49879, United States
For those interested in receiving 2025-2026 seasonal flu & COVID vaccines.

Negaunee Senior Center – 10.06 10:00am – 1:00pm
Ishpeming Senior Center – 10.15 10:00am – 1:00pm
Republic School Gym – 10.16 4:30pm – 6:00pm

PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime
2025-10-03 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-07 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
2025-10-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, October (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) 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: LEGO Club
2025-10-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, October (3, 10, 17, 24), 2025. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Meet other LEGO enthusiasts and build LEGO projects with the library’s LEGO blocks.
Family friendly, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Brew Street & Plaidurday
2025-10-03 18:00 | Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, Michigan, 49931
Friday, October 3 — Brew Street & Plaidurday

Brew Street kicks off at 6 p.m. on Lakeshore Drive behind the Keweenaw Brewing Company (KBC). Guests can enjoy cold pours from KBC, food trucks, and live music from Toni Saari, The Make Believe Spurs, and Bob Hiltunen. Social district cups will be available, with $1 from each sale donated to the Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw to preserve local history.

At 7 p.m., Brew Street also hosts this year’s official Plaidurday group photo, moving the tradition downtown for the first time. Visitors are encouraged to don their flannel and join the record-setting photo, a Keweenaw tradition since 2023. Visit Keweenaw knows it holds the world record from Plaidurday in 2023 for the most people together wearing plaid, even though the record book wouldn’t recognize it. Now, we’re focused on bringing the fun experience downtown and enhancing the evening lineup! Expect delicious, local food trucks and cold pours from the KBC!

Lakeshore Drive will be closed between Suomi Restaurant and the KBC parking lot entrance to allow space for the event. Admission is free; beverages are available for purchase by those 21+ inside at the KBC bar.

The Carnegie Museum will have a Brew Street exhibit on display through the event for folks to learn more about Houghton’s historic roots in brewing beer!

Color Run & Fall Festival
2025-10-04 09:30 | Houghton, Houghton
Saturday, October 4 — Color Run & Fall Festival

The Keweenaw Color Run returns at 9:30 a.m. with a family-friendly, untimed 5K through downtown Houghton. Participants are showered with colorful powders along the course and receive their own color packet at the start. The run is open to all ages — no times, no winners, just fun.

Right after the race, The City of Houghton’s Fall Fest takes over Houghton’s waterfront pier from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families can enjoy tractor rides, cider pressing (including bring-your-own apples), pumpkin sales, kids’ games like bowling on the pier, and cozy fall photo ops. Local vendors will offer autumn-themed items.

Brew Street fundraising for the Carnegie Museum continues through Saturday at Keweenaw Brewing Company, giving attendees another chance to raise a glass for local history.

Marquette Regional History Center presents: 4th Biennial Lake Superior Fiber Festival
2025-10-04 09:30 - 16:00 | Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W. Spring Street, Marquette, Michigan
Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 9:30am-4:00pm at the Marquette Regional History Center
Enjoy colorful displays of quilts, knits and other fiber arts. Watch several creative or educational demos, plus, submit your own creations to the Fashion Show! Win door prizes such as books, patterns, yarn and more. Take home free hands-on arts and crafts activities. Fun for all ages! Included with general admission fee.
Lake Superior Fiber Festival is an open-house event. Come anytime 9:30-4:30.. Great for all ages including families, clubs and individuals. General admission fee will cover entry to the museum and to Fiber Festival. Sponsor level museum members and above receive free admission.
For more info visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226. 3571
Fashion Show at Fiber Festival
October 4, 12:30pm
This will be a fun way to show your talents! Flaunt your socks, mittens, hats, sweaters, scarves,
shawls, purses and any other sewn, quilted, woven, felted, knitted, crocheted or embroidered
garments and accessories. This informal show will begin at 12:30pm and will last about 30
minutes. Consider wearing more than one handmade item. Children are welcome to participate.
Rosemary Michelin will be the emcee at the show.
Pick up and submit item description forms to the MRHC by Friday, October 3 by 12:00pm.
For questions regarding this Pop-up Fashion show, please contact Rosemary at (906) 475-9308 or wmichelin@aol.com

PWPL & Meditate Marquette Presents: A Year of Mindful Living
2025-10-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, October 4, 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room.
Four mindfulness meditation and yoga teachers invite you to engage in a year of mindful living. Each month, one of the teachers will present a topic that addresses the different dimensions where we can practice mindfulness and presence. The intent is for us to cultivate mindfulness, care, and well-being individually and in our love, business, and social relationships. These are drop-in sessions, although committing to a full year is a way to build a consistent mindfulness practice.
For more information and to check on the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit www.pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Saturday Storytime
2025-10-04 11:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturdays, October (4, 11, 18, 25), 2025. 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays geared towards babies through preschool with a loving adult.
Older siblings and older children 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.

16th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk
2025-10-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Niiwin Akeaa Community Center, 111 Beartown Road, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
16TH ANNUAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS WALK IN MEMORY OF CHELSEY LAFERNIER

11am Registration & T-Shirt pickup
Raffle tickets go on sale at Niiwin Akeaa
12:00 pm Walk begins
1:00 pm Opening Welcome, Opening Drum Song, Prayer by Lisa Denomie, Feast to follow
2:00 pm Keynote Speaker: Serene Gauthier
2:30 pm Closing Drum Song
2:45 pm Raffle

PWPL Presents: Art with Ella
2025-10-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, October (4 & 18). 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Join NMU Art Education major Ella and create art! Kids of all ages are welcome – the techniques used will be adaptable for kids of all ages and abilities.
All supplies provided, drop-in program.
Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Marquette County Health Department Community Vaccine Clinics
2025-10-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States

Keweenaw ATV Club Monthly Meeting
2025-10-06 19:00 | Hubbell VFW, 52218 Duncan Avenue, Hubbell, Michigan, 49934
Keweenaw ATV club, is Oct. 6th 2025. At 7:00 p.m. At the Hubbell VFW in Hubbell Mi. It is also our annual meeting. We will vote in club officers. And also vote on club business. If you would like a officer’s position, please be at this meeting. The regular monthly meeting will follow. We will give updates on all our projects. Please attend and bring a friend.
