Baraga County Holiday Decor Tours HALLOWEEN outdoor displays must be engaged from 6pm until 9pm from October 21st through October 31st. CHRISTMAS outdoor displays must be engaged from 6pm until 9pm from December 14th through January 1st. Share your holiday spirit and passion for decorating by listing your site on the map! Participate in Halloween, Christmas, or both! There is no fee to participate and no fee for maps. Sites listed on the maps will be entered into drawings for Baraga Bucks!
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Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw Counties – The Copper Country Great Start Parent Coalition The Copper Country Great Start Collaborative is gearing up for our annual diaper drive to help provide essential items like diapers and wipes for families in our community. Each year, the Family Coalition collects new unopened packages of diapers and wipes for the Keweenaw Family Resource Center’s (KFRC) Baby Closet. These diapers are given away to families in need throughout the year at no charge. Last year 150 families utilized the Baby Closet and received: 829 packages of diapers and wipes 16 pack-n-plays to provide safe sleep environments 33 |
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Houghton Counts Down to New Year’s Eve Chook Drop on Waterfront Pier HOUGHTON, Michigan (Dec. 12, 2024) — The City of Houghton and Visit Keweenaw are counting down to New Year’s Eve – and everyone’s invited! Bundle up in Houghton to ring in 2025 with a Yooper-style Chook Drop on the Portage Canal. Feel the winter magic early or late – families with kids or those who don’t want to stay up can enjoy an early drop at 6:30-7p with appropriate music. Later, Mr. Cesar and the Lucha Tones will play a set from 11:30p-midnight on the pier to lead the night crowd into 2025. Bring your friends |
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Bright Beginnings: A Community Celebration at the Marquette Commons Saturday, January 4th from 6:00–7:00 PM The City of Marquette, in partnership with the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, invites the community to join in celebrating the arrival of the new year at Bright Beginnings, a free and festive event at the Marquette Commons on Saturday, January 4th from 6:00–7:00 PM. This family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities designed to spark joy and community spirit: * Discover Oscillation, an interactive public artwork that responds to your movements with colors and sounds, on display through January 5th. * Warm |
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Our January Annual Meeting & Elections will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on 1/06/2025. 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! Our future Meetings & Events will be listed below and will also soon to be found on our website (www.mi-trale.org) under the CLUB STUFF tab, Calendar option once they have been set at this |
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Womens Group Smash Journals, Creative Writing & Healing Conversations January 7th, 2025 from 5 p – 7 p Zeba Hall Any questions contact jade at 906-201-7931 |
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Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will hold her next community office hours on Wednesday, January 8 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. Wednesday 8 January 2025 is the monthly meeting of Alfred Erickson Post 186 of the American Legion Hancock. Social hour 6 PM , 7pm meeting. Our annual booya lunch will be served after meeting and roll call of the members. Members, and prospective veteran members are invited. This is a change from the usual meeting night of the first Wednesday of the month. If you have questions, please call public affairs officer Jim Peterson 906-3708144.
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The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will hold its membership meeting on Wednesday, January 8th at 6:45 p.m. The meeting will be held in Studio 1, lower level of the Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front, St. Marquette. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. Marquette County residents are welcome to attend. For more information, send an email message to lwvmqtco@gmail.com. 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. |
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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, January 9 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
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Princesses and Pirates Join us for our Second Thursday Creativity Series at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum:”Princesses and Pirates”Thursday, January 9, 2025Experience hands-on craft activities, and FREE Culver’s Frozen Custard. FREE to participate. |
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Baraga County Cancer Support Group Organizational Meeting Friday, January 10, 2025 @ 1:00pm Baragaland Senior Citizen’s, L’Anse A meeting for all those who have been touched by cancer in anyway. |
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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 |
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Domestic Violence & Local Businesses –Lunch & Learn Event Baraga County Shelter Home will be the guest presenter at an upcoming Lunch & Learn event on Wednesday, January 15th, hosted by the Baraga County Chamber. Celeste Hendrickson, Executive Director of the Shelter Home, will be sharing information about how local businesses are affected by domestic violence in some surprising ways. “Unfortunately, society considers the topic of domestic violence as a ‘family matter’ when in fact it is a societal issue that affects local businesses every day in major ways” shares Hendrickson. She explains that 1 in 3 Michigan families |
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L’Anse Cheerleading from ages 4 to 18 years old Have fun, Make Friends Get Physical, Learn Teamwork, Build Self-Esteem Only $10 per Week Classes held every Monday starting February 3, 2025 Scotty Hall, 105 N Front Street, L’Anse D1 (ages 4-6) @ 4:30 pm D2 (ages 7-8) @ 5:15 pm D3 (ages 9+) @ 6:00 pm To sign up go to championforce.com, click register, search class code 14515
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Trail Talk: Join us on January 16th! The next general membership meeting of the Marquette Area Chapter of the North Country Trail will be January 16, Thursday, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room (downstairs) at Peter White Public Library. We will be hosting a roundtable discussion with area trail leaders, featuring representatives from RAMBA (Range Area Mountain Bike Association), Iron Ore Heritage Trail, Friends of Harlow Lake, Noquemanon Trail Network, and our own North Country Trail. This will be an informative evening where you can learn about the diverse trail networks in our area, hear from passionate trail advocates The Marquette Area Chapter of the North Country Trail Association will host a roundtable discussion with leaders representing area trails at its next general membership meeting, which is open to the public, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, in the community room at Peter White Public Library. Representatives of RAMBA (Range Area Mountain Bike Association), the Iron Ore Heritage Trail, Friends of Harlow Lake, the Noquemanon Trail Network and the North Country Trail will participate. Attendees will learn about the diverse trail networks in our area, hear from passionate trail advocates and explore volunteer opportunities to get involved. The meeting |
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138TH ANNUAL ISHPEMING SKI CLUB SKI JUMPING TOURNAMENT Negaunee, Michigan – Launch into winter action by attending the longest-running, consecutive ski jumping tournament in the country! Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament, held at the UP Nordic Ski Complex, January 17th-19th, 2024. FRIDAY – JANUARY 17, 2025 137th Annual Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament/USA Nordic U.S. Cup: The Tournament weekend kicks off on Friday evening with the 137th Annual Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament/USA Nordic U.S. Cup event on famous Suicide Hill. Watch elite U.S. ski jumpers soar high through the air as you stand by the huge
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138TH ANNUAL ISHPEMING SKI CLUB SKI JUMPING TOURNAMENT Negaunee, Michigan – Launch into winter action by attending the longest-running, consecutive ski jumping tournament in the country! Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament, held at the UP Nordic Ski Complex, January 17th-19th, 2024. FRIDAY – JANUARY 17, 2025 137th Annual Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament/USA Nordic U.S. Cup: The Tournament weekend kicks off on Friday evening with the 137th Annual Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament/USA Nordic U.S. Cup event on famous Suicide Hill. Watch elite U.S. ski jumpers soar high through the air as you stand by the huge
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The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter is excited to announce Raise the Woof, a comedy night fundraiser to support homeless pets in the community. Taking place on Friday, January 17, 2025, at River Rock Lanes & Banquet Center in Ishpeming, the event promises a night of laughter and fun for a great cause. “We are thrilled to bring the community together for a night of comedy and fundraising to support our mission of providing care and shelter for animals in need,” said Nic Conroy, Fundraising Coordinator for the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter. – Date: Friday, January 17, 2025 – |
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A People’s March will take place on Saturday, January 18, at 1 p.m. to celebrate our US Constitution and Bill of Rights. In Washington, D.C. and across our country, people will be marching to show support for our democracy. Come march with us! We will gather at Bridgeview Park in Houghton to hear introductory remarks, then walk to the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, carrying flags and signs related to Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Assembly, Separation of Powers, and more. LWV signs and attire are okay. (For visibility, signage with letters at least 5 inches in size
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The event: Jam Service Winter Carnival Saturday January 18th 2025 from 2pm-7pm across the road from the JAM SERVICE IN LAKE LINDEN in the old carnival grounds. Open to all the public and there is no charge for the event. There will be the following: – sledding hill – snowmobile rides – hot chocolate – hot dogs and other snacks – bonfire – hangout and have a good time Vendors of any sort are welcome. Jam Service just asks that they contact them just to ensure they have enough room opened up and it is free for them (vendors) as well.
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138TH ANNUAL ISHPEMING SKI CLUB SKI JUMPING TOURNAMENT Negaunee, Michigan – Launch into winter action by attending the longest-running, consecutive ski jumping tournament in the country! Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament, held at the UP Nordic Ski Complex, January 17th-19th, 2024. FRIDAY – JANUARY 17, 2025 137th Annual Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament/USA Nordic U.S. Cup: The Tournament weekend kicks off on Friday evening with the 137th Annual Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament/USA Nordic U.S. Cup event on famous Suicide Hill. Watch elite U.S. ski jumpers soar high through the air as you stand by the huge |
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138TH ANNUAL ISHPEMING SKI CLUB SKI JUMPING TOURNAMENT Negaunee, Michigan – Launch into winter action by attending the longest-running, consecutive ski jumping tournament in the country! Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament, held at the UP Nordic Ski Complex, January 17th-19th, 2024. FRIDAY – JANUARY 17, 2025 137th Annual Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament/USA Nordic U.S. Cup: The Tournament weekend kicks off on Friday evening with the 137th Annual Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament/USA Nordic U.S. Cup event on famous Suicide Hill. Watch elite U.S. ski jumpers soar high through the air as you stand by the huge Nature Prayer Service Sunday, January 19 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew 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. UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event. Nature Prayer Service Sunday, January 19 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.
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Lets Eat Community Meal on January 19 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock ( 4 to 5:30 pm) Tell all your friends and neighbors about it if you get a chance. Meals will be served inside and take outs are also available.
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Let’s Eat Community Meal – THE MEAL IS FREE Sunday, January 19th, from 4p – 5:30pm at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock Please do your friends and neighbors a favor by telling them about it. |
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Covington and Surrounding Area Kids Events Meeting February 1st, 2025 @ 10:00 am at the Covington Multipurpose Building This meeting will help set the foundation for future child events in the community! If you’d like to volunteer, and have a voice in new events please come! If you have any questions please reach out to Amber Delene (906)j 235-4416 There will be snacks The Emil Aho Memorial Ice Rink in Ahmeek, commonly known as the Ahmeek Ice Rink, has been a community recreational gathering place for nearly 40 years. The rink will host a Grand Opening Ceremony to celebrate the installation of its new boards, a project made possible by the successful fundraising campaign, “Outdoor Recreation for All – Build the Boards Project.” The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially unveil the newly revitalized rink. The event will take place on Friday, February 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Ahmeek Ice Rink on School Street in Ahmeek, MI.
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Dungeons and Dragons @ PWPL Tuesday, January 21, 2025. 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. We have partnered up with Iron Golem Games to bring Dungeon and Dragons to the PWPL. Jordan, from Iron Golem Games and local DM’s, will lead groups of teens on an epic quest with this role-playing game. For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required, no admission charge. For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info or visit www.pwpl.info.
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PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, January 21, 2025. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, Shiras Room. Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is open to all. Meeting agenda, materials, and remote attendance link are available on the library’s website: www.pwpl.info.
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Words & Music for Hope Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens, Family Friendly. Even in the darkest of times, there is hope. Join local poets and musicians for an evening of poems and songs to inspire hope and joy. Scheduled readers and performers include: Brian Wallen, Dylan Trost, Troy Graham, Beverly Matherne, Marty Achatz, Cloverland, Josh Brindle, and many more. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 906-226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit www.pwpl.info. |
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Mind & Body with the Marquette Alzheimer’s Association Wednesday, January 22, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. In this new monthly series, a representative of the Alzheimer’s Association presents programs on aging, dementia, and health. Discover helpful information for caregivers and their loved ones dealing with mind/body issues. This month’s topic: New Advancements in Alzheimer’s Research. For more information, contact Marty at 906-226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit www.pwpl.info for more information. |
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For 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23 Winter Sowing 101 Keweenaw Wild Ones invites everyone to Winter Sowing 101, to be held at the Nara Chalet and Interpretive Center in Houghton. The workshop is family friendly and includes everything you need to make your own mini-greenhouse and start growing native plants. Learn more and register at keweenaw.wildones.org.
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The Marquette Regional History Center presents: Legends & Lore 2 – Even more Legendary! Thursday, January 23, 2025, 7:00 pm at Kaufman Auditorium Jack Deo and Jim Koski will share “Legends and Lore II – Even More Legendary,” more stories of amazing individuals and historical quirks from throughout Marquette County’s 170+ year history. From community-defining moments to the people who built the U.P. to moments that may make you go “I remember that!,” the show will bring to light some forgotten aspects of local history with pictures, facts, and a good deal of laughs. This fundraiser will be held on |
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Blood Drive L’Anse Methodist Church 304 N. Main St. Friday, January 24th 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Please donate the gift of life!
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Block Busting Cinema: Steven Spielberg’s The Post Friday, January 24, 2025. 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Teens, Seniors. In this Oscar-nominated drama starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, director Steven Spielberg tells the story of a cover-up spanning four U.S. Presidents that pushes the country’s first female newspaper publisher and her editor to join in an unprecedented battle between press and government. Rated PG-13. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 906-226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
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Mommaerts and Mahaney Financial Services Noquemanon Ski Marathon presented by Honor Credit Union will be celebrating its 27th Anniversary January 24th-25th. We would like to formally thank our title sponsor Mommaerts and Mahaney for signing a multiple year contract last year and NEW THIS YEAR we would like to welcome Honor Credit Union with a three-year commitment as a major sponsor for the race. Here is a quote from Christy Smith, Marquette Member Center Manager, “On behalf of Honor Credit Union, we are thrilled to be able to support Noquemanon this year. We hope to continue to support long-standing community events such |
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All Booked Up: Can We Talk? Tuesday, January 28, 2025. 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors. Join Marty and Andrea for an in-person, in-depth discussion of Upper Michigan Today’s All Booked Up book of the month. Come with your questions, insights, and observations. This month’s book: Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 906-226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit www.pwpl.info. Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting: Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 @ 6:30 pm Portage Lake District Library Meeting Room Houghton, MI 49931 Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds is a public group, and we welcome anyone interested in our mission: “to support healthy minds through connection and community.” Our goals are to talk more openly about mental health to reduce stigma, to build a resilient community by educating the public, and to support those at risk for mental health and substance use crises. We are on Facebook and our email address is ksup4healthyminds@gmail.com. |
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National Puzzle Day Celebration Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Drop in anytime and join the fun! Let’s see how many puzzles we can complete in a single day. Enjoy free puzzles, coffee, and hot tea throughout the day. Bring your friends or make some new ones!! No registration or admission charge. For more information call 906-226-4303 or email aing@pwpl.info.
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Marquette Senior High School Eighth Grade Orientation Class of 2029 Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from 10:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. at Marquette Senior High School. Early dismissal at 10:45 a.m. for MSHS students in 9-12th grades on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. 8th Grade Parent Orientation date is on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00 p.m in the MSHS Little Theater. Marquette Senior High School students will have an early dismissal on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:45 a.m. to allow the MSHS staff to host Eighth Grade Orientation. Busing will be provided for our 9-12th grade students immediately following our 10:45 a.m. dismissal. Lunch |
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NMU Presents Immersive ‘Alice in Wonderland’ 1/13/2025 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 |
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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 |
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March for Life February 1, 2025 from 12 – 2pm We will leave from the MTU clock tower at 12 pm and march for the Life Outreach Center in Hancock. Please arrive early so we can leave on time. The march will be a peaceful demonstration. We will have signs available or feel free to make your own sign to bring. Lunch will be provided at the center after the march and rides back to campus will be offered. Questions? contact sflife@mtu.edu
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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, |
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