NMU Seaborg Center Offers Kids ‘Summer of STEM’ Northern Michigan University’s Glenn T. Seaborg Mathematics and Science Center will host a series of summer programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. These programs are designed to foster curiosity, creativity and career exploration through immersive, hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Summer College for Kids, open to students in grades K–8, provides engaging educational opportunities. Grades K–6 will explore topics such as LEGO robotics, coding fundamentals and other STEM-related subjects through hands-on, minds-on classes. Grades 7–8 will participate in career-focused STEM exploration, including visits to local businesses and
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Bay Ambulance is currently accepting applications for Camp 911. June 17th & 18th 5th and 6th graders from Baraga County schools are eligible. For additional information contact Bay Ambulance at 906-353-6196 between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm. Deadline for applications is June 3. Info can also be found on Facebook @ Bay Ambulance Inc of Baraga Michigan Youth Sailing Lessons Offered this Summer The Marquette Junior Yacht Club will again offer youth sailing lessons this summer to the public. The program will provide the basic fundamentals of sailing for beginner ages 8-17 and expanded skill training for returning intermediate sailors. Instruction takes place both on and off the water by certified sailing instructors at the Marquette Yacht Club location, E Main Street, Marquette. Students will convene daily at the MJYC boathouse space generously donated by the Marquette Fish Producers. The 2025 schedule is as follows: July 7 – July 11, July 14 – July 18, Alfred Erickson American legion Post 186 Memorial Day , May 26, 2025 Schedule Please note changes in times to this schedule with the addition of Houghton Forest Hell Cemetery: 7:50am – Church of the Resurrection and Gloria Dei Lutheran (Hancock) at intersection 8:15am – Marina (Houghton County) 8:30am – Veteran’s Park in Houghton 8:45am – Houghton Forest Hill Cemetery 9:15am – Liminga Cemetery 9:45am – Oskar Cemetery 11:00am – Hancock (Montezuma Park) Memorial 11:15am – Quincy Hill Memorial 11:45am – Waasa Cemetery 12:15pm – Hancock Lakeside Cemetery 12:30pm – Post 186 Home Memorial For more information contact |
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Bluesday Tuesday Concert Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Peter White Public Library hosts a blues concert sponsored by the Marquette Area Blues Society. This month’s band: Brian Wallen & Mavis Farr. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting: Tuesday, MAY 27th, 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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Bluesday Tuesday Concert Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Peter White Public Library hosts a blues concert sponsored by the Marquette Area Blues Society. This month’s band: Brian Wallen & Mavis Farr. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
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The Marquette Regional History Center Presents: A History of the Northern Michigan University Greenwood Nature Center: A Perspective by David Kronk Wednesday, May 28, 6:30 p.m. at the Marquette Regional History Center West of Ishpeming in the mid-1980s, environmental education and programming for area schools and the public could be found at the Greenwood Nature Center (GNC). Learn about the history of, and people behind, this community resource on the bank of the Greenwood Reservoir near Ishpeming. This presentation and discussion by David Kronk about the forgotten history of the nature center will feature a retrospective of the people, partnerships, and |
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Downtown Farmers Market Saturdays, May 17, 9 am – 1 pm Returning this month, the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market kicks off its 2025 season where it will offer fresh produce, meat, art, and much more to the 2,000+ visitors this weekly event brings to the downtown. Reminder that the Wednesday Night Market will be returning to the 100 block of W. Washington in June.
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Come hike with us through beautiful hardwood forests and across rugged outcroppings to beautiful Lily Pond with its incredible vistas. The hike begins at the Wetmore Pond parking lot located a half mile north of Sugarloaf on CR550 and heads part way up the South Hogback trail. It then branches off on the Forestville trail to the Lily Pond Spur, which then brings the hike down to the pond. A short hike onto the bluffs gives spectacular views of Lily Pond full of water lilies. The hike continues over several small outcroppings before returning to the parking lot. Our hike
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The Copper Range Historical Society, in South Range, is holding their Annual Museum Open House on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from noon-3:00. There will be a special display by Brandon Erickson, who will share his expertise and his collection of old bottles. Refreshments will be available. The museum opens for the season on Tuesday, June 3, from noon-3. |
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Eagle Mine will host their annual spring Community Forums throughout Marquette County on Tuesday, June 3rd and Wednesday, June 4th. The forums are designed as a two-way dialogue between Eagle Mine and the community to learn more about the status of Eagle Mine and get an update on its operations. All are welcome to attend. Forums will be held: Tuesday, June 3rd 12 PM – 1:30 PM NMU Northern Center 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 5:30 PM – 7 PM Powell Township Hall 101 Benzinger St. Big Bay, MI Wednesday, June 4th 12 PM |
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Eagle Mine will host their annual spring Community Forums throughout Marquette County on Tuesday, June 3rd and Wednesday, June 4th. The forums are designed as a two-way dialogue between Eagle Mine and the community to learn more about the status of Eagle Mine and get an update on its operations. All are welcome to attend. Forums will be held: Wednesday, June 4th 12 PM – 1:30 PM Michigamme Township Hall 202 W. Main St. Michigamme, MI 5:30 PM – 7 PM Humboldt Township Hall 244 County Road FAF Champion, MI
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Director Chat Wednesday, June 4, 2025. 11:00 a..m. -12:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. – 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. |
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Get ready to shop fresh and enjoy live music at the highly anticipated opening day of the Lake Linden Farmers Market! The market will officially open on Friday, June 6th, welcoming shoppers from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at its beautiful downtown location. This season promises an abundance of fresh produce, homemade goods, and artisan crafts from local vendors, offering the community an opportunity to support small businesses while enjoying high-quality, locally sourced products. Adding to the festivities, the market will feature live music from Cathy and the Back Roads Band, filling the air with lively tunes that perfectly complement an WHAT: Noteworthy Spring Concert, presenting The Beatles WHEN: 7 p.m., Friday, June 6 WHERE: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Hancock Noteworthy Spring Concert Pays Tribute to the Fab Four From “All My Loving” to “Yellow Submarine,” the women’s barbershop chorus Noteworthy will celebrate the music of the Beatles at 7 p.m., Friday, June 6, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. “This is the first time we’ve ever focused on one singing group, and who better than the Beatles?” said Noteworthy director Joan Harbour. “No other band upended the music world like they did, and revisiting their amazing songs has |
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Meditate Marquette Presents: A Year of Mindful Living Saturday, June 7, 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 Annual ATV Ride for Omega House June 7, 2025 – Rain or Shine Registration Maple Leaf – Lake Linden from 9:00am – 11:00am – $20.00 Entry Fee per rider (All proceeds benefit Omega House – Celebrating 20 years of service to the community!) Riders depart from Maple Leaf at 11:00am with fun at the following stops: Loading Zone ~ Monte Carlo ~ Partanen’s ~ Luigi’s Riders return to the Maple Leaf by 6:00pm for prize drawings. Come out for a good ride with good friends for a good cause! Trailer parking available at Maple Leaf in
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Local LGBTQ+ pride event, Keweenaw Pridefest, is returning for a third year on Saturday, June 7 at the Calumet Colosseum. The free, all-ages event will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and is open to the public, rain or shine. The theme of Keweenaw Pridefest 2025 is Community Unity. The theme represents the importance of supporting one another as a community. “We’re in this together,” said Keweenaw Pridefest organizer Emily Stanton. “The Keweenaw is an incredible place. When we stand united, our community thrives. This year will be even bigger and better than in years past. We are |
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Michigan Notable Book Author Tim Schulz A Cast Away in Montana Reading Monday, June 9, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Reading from his 2025 Michigan Notable Book A Cast Away in Montana, author Tim Schulz takes us on a journey of fly fishing, nature, friendship, and reflection. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
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From the Ground Farmers Market Houghton Waterfront Pier Tuesdays from 3pm – 6pm June 10th to October 7th. Tuesday, June 10th Annual Meeting and Potluck – Friends of the Calumet Public Library 5:30 pm Calumet Public Library – Community Room Open to the public The Friends of the Calumet Public Library accomplished much this year, and we’re ready to celebrate! In addition to the election of this year’s board members, the annual meeting will recap programs and acquisitions, and will help chart the course for another year. This is an open meeting, and we welcome new members and new ideas. To start the meeting, we’ll enjoy a potluck, so bring a place setting, a dish to pass, some friends and family, and join us as we look forward to the new year. There are many |
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Vet Fest 2025 Wednesday, June 11th from 11am – 3pm Michigan Technological University, SDC, Houghton All Veterans & Families Welcome! Free Pasty and Refreshments! Free #20 Gas Card for the first 300 veterans! Over 100 Service Providers on site reps on site from the Detroit VA Regional Office and the Iron Mountain VA Hospital
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MARQUETTE, MI- The first market of the Downtown Marquette Wednesday Night Farmers Market 2025 season is next Wednesday, June 11, from 5 PM – 8 PM on the 100 block of W.. Washington St. The Wednesday Evening Farmers Market is shutting down the 100 block of W. Washington St. in Downtown Marquette to bring the festive summer experience to the market and to the downtown every Wednesday this summer season. The Street closes at 3 pm and opens again at 9 pm. There will be no parking on the street during the closure. Businesses that line the 100 block will
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Troy Graham Concert on the Steps Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps. Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. For the first of this year’s Concert on the Steps, join 2022 Marquette Art Awards Performing Artist of the Year Troy Graham for an evening of indie folk music and spirituals. A great way to welcome summer. Weather Contingency: Community Room. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
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The Negaunee City Band plays its first concert of the 2025 season on Wednesday, June 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Outdoor Performing Arts Center at the east end of Iron Street. The band will play weekly through August 6, with all concerts scheduled for Wednesday evenings. Some seating is available, but attendees may wish to bring their own chairs. |
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Better Together Keweenaw (former Christian Women’s Brunch) Join us for light brunch and fellowship Special Speaker – Shirley Lamppa Special Music $10.00 donation Thursday, June 12th at 9:30am – 11:00am Zion Lutheran Church, 400 Ingot, Hancock All women invited. Non-denominational. For reservations call Barb at 906-523-4445.
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Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Taking place on Thursday, June 12. 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
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Hancock Farmers Market Every Thursday from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm until October 9th. Quincy Green, Hancock
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Join us for our Second Thursday Creativity Series at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum: “Red, White, and Blue!” Thursday, June 12, 2025 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Experience hands-on craft activities, music, an appearance by the Balloon Princess, and FREE Culver’s Frozen Custard. FREE to participate. Baraga County Chamber of Commerce BINGO Every Second Thursday of each month 6:00 pm – early bird 4:30p Whirl-I-Gig, 15850 Whirl-I-Gig Road, L’Anse Win Cash – Low Entry Fee
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Marquette Poets Circle Thursday, June 12, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Join local poets, writers, and poetry enthusiasts for an evening of poetry. Starting at 6:30 p.m., participants gather to workshop their current work, followed by an Open Mic at 7:15 p.m. New and experienced poets are welcome for either or both events. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. Village of L’Anse/DDA announces its free 2025 Lakefront Concerts schedule, kicking off Thursday, June 12 at 7 PM with the blues and cajun music of UP Gumbo. The concerts are held every Thursday in the beautiful lakefront park at the foot of Broad Street at the lake. There is limited seating, so bring a chair or blanket to sit back and enjoy the good sounds, good vibes and million-dollar view. the L’Anse Twp School Cafetorium will be used in case of inclement weather. Thursday Night 7 PM Lakefront Concerts 2025 June 12 UP Gumbo A little blues, a little |
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Community Rummage Sale and FLASH ticket sale The Houghton County Fair will be hosting a rummage sale in the fair’s exhibit building on the fairgrounds, 1500 Birch Street, in Hancock. The sale will be on Saturday, June 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with 8 vendors. (Space is still available!) This is also the day of the annual ON-LINE FLASH SALE for admission tickets, featuring the lowest prices of the season for adult tickets. Adult 4 day passes will be just $20 and daily tickets are $2 off for any given daily ticket. (Youth aged 6 to 15 are
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Negaunee Public Library is hosting a Marvel Entertainment illustrator as part of our “Color Our World” summer reading program. Jerry DeCaire, a Saginaw native, has worked on Deadpool, Thor, Wolverine, and other world-famous superheroes. The event will be from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at the Negaunee Senior Citizens Center.
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Calumet Farmers Market Saturday, June 14th from 10:00 am – 2:00 am until October 10th Agassiz Park, Calumet
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Marine Sale Fundraiser to benefit the Marquette Junior Yacht Club Contact: MJYC, mqtjyc.org, mqtjunioryachtclub@gmail.com or 906-250-3350 The Marquette Junior Yacht Club will host a Marine Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, June 14th from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Marquette Yacht Club, 201 E. Main Street. All proceeds will go towards upgrading sailing equipment. This event is open to the public for sellers and shoppers. -Drop-off your items between 8:00 am and 11:00 am -Sellers set their own prices -Items priced less than $499, a 20% commission will be collected for MJYC -Items priced over $500 – a 10% commission
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UP Rainbow Pride is thrilled to announce that the 10th Anniversary Upper Peninsula Pride Festival will return to Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette, Michigan on Saturday, June 14, 2025! For over a decade, U.P. Pride Fest has been a vibrant celebration of acceptance, love, community, and visibility. More than just a festival, it is a vital space for LGBTQ+ individuals, their families, and allies to gather, celebrate, and honor the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights. As the Upper Peninsula’s largest and longest-running Pride event, the festival continues to grow-thanks to the unwavering support of local and regional businesses and organizations. Since moving to the heart of downtown Marquette in 2021, |
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L’Anse Football Fundraiser 4 Man/Woman Golf Scramble at the L’Anse Golf Course Sunday June 15th at 9:00am Shotgun Start Lunch included Limit first 18 Teams Wear Purple and White To register call/text Mike (906) 362-1845 |
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Bluey Bash Monday June 16, 2025. 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. For children of all ages who love Bluey! There will Bluey & Bingo games and crafts inspired by the popular Bluey TV show. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Northern Michigan University will present “Juneteenth: Week of Jubilee,” an educational and cultural event series scheduled for June 16-20. The week is dedicated to honoring American history, celebrating the contributions of African American communities, and encouraging civic learning, unity and reflection. Recognized as a federal holiday, Juneteenth commemorates the moment in 1865 when the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Galveston, Texas. NMU invites students, families and community members to participate in inclusive programming that highlights music, storytelling, the arts, and historical education. “Juneteenth: Week of Jubilee is a community-centered opportunity to learn, connect and celebrate American history and |
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Local law enforcement invited to mental health crisis training June 17-18, 2025 The following press release was posted on our website on May 30, 2025. The City of Houghton Police Department and Copper Shores Outreach & Education invite all local law enforcement agencies and officers to a free, two-day training aimed at equipping first responders with tools to handle behavioral health emergencies. This training will take place June 17 and 18 at the Copper Country Intermediate School District Service Center (809 Hecla Street; Hancock) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Designed specifically for Michigan first responders and crisis teams, the training includes three components:
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Community Health Fair – JOIN US! Tuesday, June 17th from 11:00 am to 1:00pm Niiwin Akeaa Center, 111 Beartown Road, Baraga, MI this is a free community event, designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, p0revent and manage disease, and connect you to resources. For more information: call 906-353-4542
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From the Ground Farmers Market Houghton Waterfront Pier Tuesdays from 3pm – 6pm June 10th to October 7th.
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PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.. Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III 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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Champion Township Hall Open House WHAT: Champion Township is opening its new Township Hall, celebrating with a ribbon cutting and following with an open house for the public to view. WHEN: Wednesday, June 18, 3 p.m. WHERE: 1071 Highway US 41, Champion, MI 49814 WHY: Grand opening of new Township Hall
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Wednesday, June 18th Primroses in the Garden: Primula and Companion Plants for Woodland, Crevice, Container, & Rock Gardens, presentation by Daniel Hendrickson 6:30 – 7:30 pm Calumet Public Library – Community Room Open to the Public Daniel Hendrickson, a retired music educator and plant enthusiast, has developed practical knowledge and experience by growing and cultivating his own plants for well over 25 years and he’s going to share some of his knowledge with you during this program. Hendrickson will introduce you to the charm and beauty of Primroses in a presentation that highlights garden-worthy Primula and companion plants. The presentation includes a slide show and discussion
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The Marquette Regional History Center presents: Wild Wild West – the Forgotten History of West Washington Street: A Walking Tour with Jim Koski Wednesday, June 18, 6:30 p.m. Churches, gas stations, grocery stores, and railroads all called Washington Street west of Fourth Street home. Join Jim Koski for a walk to discover the stories waiting to be told on the edge of downtown Marquette. Meet at and return to the Marquette Regional History Center parking lot. $5 suggested donation. For more info visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571 Attached images courtesy of the John M. Longyear Research Library: Washington St. ca
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The Make-Believe Spurs Concert on the Steps Wednesday, June 18, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps. Adults, Seniors, Teens, Family Friendly. Join local favorite The Make-Believe Spurs for an evening of close-knit harmonies and storytelling. Molly Wallen, Brian Keith Wallen, and Mavis Farr are ready to rock the steps again! Weather Contingency: Community Room. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. Wilderness Walk Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 7:00 pm Chassell Township Centennial 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. |
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Eagle Mine to offer Free Public Tours of Facilities CHAMPION, Mich., April 22, 2025—A series of public tours of Eagle Mine facilities will be offered during the summer. Tour locations will alternate between the Eagle Mine in Big Bay and the Humboldt Mill in Champion on Thursdays from July to September. Tours of the Eagle Mine will be offered on the following dates from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: June 19, July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4, and September 18. The Eagle Mine Tour is primarily a driving surface tour of the mine site with a
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Come hike with us through a beautiful hardwood forest on a serene, old logging road and forest trail. It’s a great chance to enjoy some of the quiet beauty of our northern forest and spend some time with your fellow NCT hikers. The hike begins at the Lakenenland parking lot on M28 and heads for the North Country Trail shelter. From there it heads east along an old logging road to the Jeske Flooding boat ramp and then on to the new NCT boardwalk. Our hike will be led by Dennis Fattaleh, an experienced group hike leader. This is an out-and-back
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Northern Michigan University Athletics and NMU Theatre & Dance will team up once again for the seventh annual Arts and Athletics Golf Outing on Thursday, June 19, at the Marquette Golf Club. The event supports both departments’ students and programs. Four-person teams can play either the Heritage course for $150 per person, or Greywalls for $250 per person. Tickets include 18 holes with a cart, dinner, refreshments on the course and a thank-you gift. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Shotgun starts are scheduled at 11 a.m. for Greywalls and noon for Heritage. A 19th hole reception is scheduled at |
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The Keweenaw Peninsula is turning up the summer heat with a uniquely Nordic celebration: the Juhannus Summer Solstice Celebration (June 20–22) in Hancock, Michigan. This three-day bash blends Finnish culture, lakeside summer vibes, and crisp cans of The Finnish Long Drink, the festival’s presenting beverage sponsor. With two pop-up Long Drink bars, live music, folklore parades, and fire-lit nights, Juhannus in the Keweenaw invites visitors to embrace Suloista Suvea—the sweetness of summer—and the spirit of Hancock’s Finnish Heritage. Weekend Highlights Include: Friday, June 20 – Waterfront Bonfire Bash Location: Porvoo Park, Hancock Sunset concert & Juhannuskokko (Midsummer Bonfire) Long Drink Lounge at Small Craft: exclusive cocktails, chill
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Bergonzi String Trio Family Concert Friday June 20, 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Families with children of all ages are invited to this special Bergonzi String Trio Family Concert! Children will hear experts from Haydn Piano Trio No. 39 on G Major “Gypsy”, Jennifer Higdon Piano Trio No. 1 “1. Pale Yellow” and Tchaikovsky Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50. Throughout the concert, members of the trio will explain different parts of the music, talk about the different instruments and more. Family friendly, youth of all ages welcome. Youth under the age
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6/11/2025 The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University will offer three free walking tours of NMU’s campus this summer. All are open to the public. The tours are scheduled at 11 a.m. on June 20, July 11 and Aug. 8., beginning at the Carillon Towers next to the Northern Center just off Lee Drive. Reservations are not required. Each tour will take about 90 minutes to complete and participants will walk about one mile through campus. Beaumier Center Director/Curator Daniel Truckey, a 1990 graduate of Northern, will lead the tours. He will take visitors on a historical journey through campus, discussing its formation in
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Global Cinema: Ilker Catak’s The Teacher’s Lounge Friday, June 20, 2025. 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. In this 2023 Oscar-nominated German feature, director Ilker Catak tells the story of an idealistic young teacher who is pressured to discover which of her seventh grade students is responsible for a series of thefts.. Rated PG-13. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
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Join us Saturday, June 21 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. for the VFD Auxiliary Bazaar & Sales first sale of the year. We have new items arriving every week and now everything is on the main floor of the Community Center so we are full of goodies for the whole family. Each sale will have a Special Feature, this time, Perennials and Garden Accessories. Also, every sale will have new auction items to bid on. A free will donation lunch will be available for you to enjoy. Come join in the fun, have lunch and take home some good deals! Saturday, June |
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Gwinn, MI – Up North Lodge is excited to announce its collaboration with local businesses to host the “Party on the Patio” every Sunday throughout the summer, with the aim of supporting local nonprofits. Join us at the Up North Lodge on Sunday, June 22, for a special event benefiting the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS). The festivities kick off at 3 PM, featuring live music from the band “Lost Cause” from 4 PM to 7 PM. Attendees can enjoy an outdoor bar and delicious food, along with exciting basket raffles and a 50/50 drawing. A heartfelt thank you |
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From the Ground Farmers Market Houghton Waterfront Pier Tuesdays from 3pm – 6pm June 10th to October 7th.
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The Northern Michigan University Department of Music is launching a new series titled Summer Concerts at Reynolds, which will take place on Tuesdays in June and July in Reynolds Recital Hall. This year’s series will highlight the department’s faculty, all of whom are highly trained professional musicians, in addition to teaching full time. One or more faculty members will be featured during each performance. Admission to all concerts is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted, with all proceeds benefitting the NMU Department of Music to provide the best experience for its students. The schedule for the inaugural season of Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting: Tuesday, JUNE 24th, 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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The regular monthly meeting of the Marquette County Board of Health will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will take place in Room 231 of the Henry A. Skewis Annex, Marquette County Courthouse, Marquette..
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Cloverland Concert on the Steps Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps. Family, Adults, Seniors, Teens. Gather by the steps with chairs and picnics for an evening of folk and bluegrass tunes by popular local band Cloverland, featuring musicians Kerry Yost, Stephanie Whiton, Sarah Mittlefehldt, and John Gillette. A toe- and heart-tapping concert that is not to be missed! No admission charge. Weather Contingency: Community Room. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
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Soul Shop: Faith-based suicide prevention training set for June 26 The following press release was posted on our website on June 2, 2025. Copper Shores Outreach & Education is hosting Soul Shop with the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan on Thursday, June 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Houghton (245 East Montezuma Avenue). Soul Shop is a suicide prevention training program designed for leaders and members of all faith-based communities. Training is free to attend and open to members of all faith-based communities; breakfast and lunch will be provided. “This training is a great pastoral tool for those in the church
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Ann Berman Louis Graveraet Kaufman: The Fabulous Michigan Gatsby Who Conquered Wall Street, Took Over General Motors, and Built the World’s Tallest Building Reading Thursday, June 26, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Michigan historian Ann Berman reads from her biography about the life and legacy of local titan of American banking, Louis Graveraet, a Gatsbyesque figure born in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula who married into great wealth and then amassed far more of his own. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
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Northern Michigan University Theatre & Dance will present “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney, a past nominee for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play features two characters—Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III—whose 50-year correspondence chronicles their evolving relationship and shared confidences. It has been described as “a tender, tragi-comic and nuanced examination of the shared nostalgia, missed opportunities and deep closeness of two lifelong, complicated friends.” Showtimes are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26 through Saturday, June 28, in Forest Roberts Theatre. The play stars Amy Dolan-Malaney and Robert Ouellette, both seasoned actors who performed “Love Letters” |
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SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in conjunction with the City of Sault Ste. Marie, the Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau, the United States Coast Guard, the Lake Superior State University Center for Freshwater Research and Education, Hospice of the Eastern Upper Peninsula, and Superior Health Systems are hosting open house events for the 2025 Soo Locks Engineers Day on June 27. Visitors are welcome into the Soo Locks facility and across the MacArthur Lock from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday, June 27. Engineers Day honors the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’
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Northern Michigan University Theatre & Dance will present “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney, a past nominee for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play features two characters—Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III—whose 50-year correspondence chronicles their evolving relationship and shared confidences. It has been described as “a tender, tragi-comic and nuanced examination of the shared nostalgia, missed opportunities and deep closeness of two lifelong, complicated friends.” Showtimes are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26 through Saturday, June 28, in Forest Roberts Theatre. The play stars Amy Dolan-Malaney and Robert Ouellette, both seasoned actors who performed “Love Letters” |
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Pathways in Photography Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Free Event https://emberlight.org/event/pathways-in-photography/ Miners Memorial Heritage Park 771 E Ayer St. Ironwood, MI 49938 FRAME THE WORLD IN A WHOLE NEW WAY Pathways in Photography is an immersive, hands-on experience that invites participants to explore the art of photography through three unique workshops – all set within the natural beauty of the Miners Memorial Heritage Park. Led by experts from Emberlight’s photography team, these free workshops provide practical guidance, creative inspiration, and a deeper understanding of how to tell stories through images. Choose your Pathway: 📸 Photojournalism –
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E-Waste Collection Saturday, June 28th from 10am to 2pm EDT Bark River-Harris Schools, Harris, MI Back Parking Lot, W471 US Hwy 2/US 41 $5 Fee Per Car *Businesses can be invoiced for materials (differing prices) Keyboards, Cords, & Routers DVD & VCR Players Desktop Fax Machines Computers, Phones & Tablets TV’s, Monitors Desktop Printers & Scanners Gaming Consoles NO KITCHEN APPLIANCES (COFFEE POTS, MICROWAVES, VACUUMS, LAMPS)
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Art in the Park Grand Opening Saturday, June 28, 2025 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM Free Event https://emberlight.org/event/art-in-the-park-grand-opening-2025/ Miners Memorial Heritage Park 771 E Ayer St. Ironwood, MI 49938 Art in the Park is sponsored by the Gogebic Community College Foundation, in memory of Alex Marciniak JOIN US AT THE STARTING LINE – ART IS CALLING! Kick off Emberlight’s 2025 season in the heart of Miners Memorial Heritage Park with the Art in the Park Opening Ceremony on June 28 at noon! Join artists, performers, and fellow art lovers for a ribbon-cutting celebration, followed by an afternoon of festivities throughout
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6/10/2025 Northern Michigan University Theatre & Dance will present “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney, a past nominee for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play features two characters—Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III—whose 50-year correspondence chronicles their evolving relationship and shared confidences. It has been described as “a tender, tragi-comic and nuanced examination of the shared nostalgia, missed opportunities and deep closeness of two lifelong, complicated friends.” Showtimes are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26 through Saturday, June 28, in Forest Roberts Theatre. The play stars Amy Dolan-Malaney and Robert Ouellette, both seasoned actors who performed “Love Letters” |
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The 1st Annual Pride Market will be held at The Orpheum Theater in Hancock, MI, June 29th, 1pm-6pm. Market-goers will find things from the practical to the fanciful, such as soaps, fresh produce, stickers, crochet plushies, art prints, books, baskets, garments, and more. Everything at Pride Market was drawn, grown, sewn, crocheted, designed, written, or otherwise made by vendors, and features a full lineup of LGBTQIA+ makers and small businesses. Pride Market is an expansion of successful past events organized by local artist Gray Kotila. Prior events, such as the 2021 Queer Artists Market held in the Rozsa Center |
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4th of July Celebration at Gabe Chopp Park in Ahmeek Village on July 4, 2025. Kid’s parade at 11am, food & beverages noon til 8pm, kid’s games noon til 6pm, live music 2-7pm, bingo 2-5pm, raffle drawings at 6pm. NO CARRY INS PLEASE! For more info, see “Ahmeek Fire & Rescue Department” Facebook page. |
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From the Ground Farmers Market Houghton Waterfront Pier Tuesdays from 3pm – 6pm June 10th to October 7th.
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UP Health System Regional Blood Center COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Proudly Hosted by Chassell VFW Post 6507 42103 Wilson Memorial Drive Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Walk-Ins Welcome from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Chance to win $50 in Keweenaw Cash! Contact: 906-449-1450 |
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The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market will be turning the 100 block of W. Washington St. into a festive Night Market where you will find over 60 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by every Wednesday night from 5 pm – 8 pm to enjoy the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more! |
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Dollar Bay Date: July 3rd & 4th, 2025 This year’s Dollar Bay 4th of July celebration is going to be a big one! Starting at 1PM on July 3rd, visitors can participate in family-friendly events throughout the day – carriage rides to almuni basketball to a community carnival! Once dusk hits at 8PM, boogie the night away during the annual Dollar Bay Street Dance Block Party. This year’s music will be provided by a fun local band playing all your favorite covers, Split Shyft. Join locals and visitors as they dance into the night across from Ritchie’s Store while enjoying food and snacks from Lake Linden Date: July 3rd & 4th, 2025 Featuring two days full of events, the Village of Lake Linden takes Independence Day seriously! Festivities in the park begin around 5PM on July 3rd and continue until the fireworks display goes off over Torch Lake at dusk. The evening of the 3rd includes live music by local performers, park vendors, and a bar set up by the Lake Linden Volunteer Fire Department (LLVFD). Best get a good night’s sleep after the fireworks because the Grand Patriotic Parade starts at 9:30AM sharp on the 4th of July. The lineup starts with the Lake Linden Police Baraga County’s 2025 Lumberjack Days are two action-packed days that begin on Wednesday, July 3rd at 6:30pm with music, street dancing and the introduction of the honorees. July 4th celebrations begin at 8:00am with a 5k run; there is also a pancake breakfast at Baraga Area Schools from 8am-12pm. Following that is a flag raising ceremony, children’s parade and games. Beginning at 2:00pm is the parade line-up, with the main parade beginning at 3:30pm. Afterwards is live music at the American Legion post 444. Beginning at dusk are fireworks over Keweenaw Bay. 4-Day VINYL RECORD SHOW at Ore Dock Brewing Company From 12 noon on Thursday, July 3rd through Sunday, July 6th, a four-day vinyl record show will be held on the 2nd floor community room of Ore Dock Brewing Company, at 114 W. Spring Street in downtown Marquette, Michigan, 49855. Thousands of new & used vinyl records, CDs, posters, cassettes, books, and t-shirts will be available. Sunday’s events include a movie screening and six rounds of popular culture trivia! Talk with Jon and Geoff about trading old records and tapes for new favorites, or finding an unused media |
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South Range Celebrations Date: July 4th, 2025 South Range Independence Day kicks off bright and early the morning of 4th of July. Attend the Flag Raising Ceremony at the Community Building at 8AM before perusing the Flea Market until 1:30PM. The South Range Pub hosts an exciting Cornhole Tournament for adults, while children enjoy Fun in the Veteran’s Memorial Park from 11AM to 4PM. You’ll find live music from local acts SuperSuits and Tom Katalin starting at 3PM until late! Each year, Keweenaw Brewing Company hosts an open house with tours of their South Range production facility and beer tastings from 12-2PM. Get Copper Harbor Date: July 4th, 2025 Spend 4th of July in Michigan’s northernmost town of Copper Harbor, MI! Copper Harbor is well-known for its beautiful lights display over the water, and this year’s epic aerial drone display is no exception! This charming small town features a parade at 10AM, followed by kid’s games in the park at 1PM. This leaves ample time to grill out or explore the great outdoors before the drone show at dusk (typically around 10-11PM). Hubbell-Tamarack Date: July 4th, 2025 The Hubbell Fire Department hosts family-friendly action on the 4th of July! The annual Hubbell parade starts at 10:30AM, starting at Koppers to the south end of Tamarack. Make sure to catch the sports program at 1PM and purchase your 50/50 raffle ticket before the big drawing. If you have some time to kill in the afternoon, a hike at Hungarian Falls may be the perfect activity to fill your day with a solid mix of celebration and nature experiences. Gay Date: July 4th, 2025 Gay, Michigan is a great place to celebrate the 4th of July! From 12-3PM, The Auxiliary hosts its huge July Bazaar and Sale at the Community Hall. At 2PM, people line the streets to catch the crazy, goofy fun of the Gay Parade! Grab a drink at the iconic Gay Bar or explore the historic ruins of the Mohawk Mining Company Stamp Mill before heading to one of the neighboring communities for fireworks in the evening. Tapiola Date: July 4th, 2025 Tapiola is a is a small community south of Houghton that was founded by Finnish Americans. Although the community only spans an area of about 8 miles, the parade on July 4th at 10:30AM draws in quite a crowd! The first 4th of July parade in Tapiola was organized by local resident, Robert Olson, in 2016. Since then, the parade has continued to grow, with a unique focus on the people and culture of the community. The parade ends at the community baseball field, where there are kid’s games and free hot dogs for all to enjoy. Mohawk Date: July 4th, 2025 Mohawk-Fulton celebrations are all about the kids! Let your little ones get creative for the Kid’s Bike Parade at 10AM beginning at the Firehall. Then, kick back and relax while the kids enjoy fun games in Mohawk Park afterwards. Of course, 4th of July wouldn’t be 4th of July without some hot dogs or burgers. Make sure to grab a bite to eat before your next Independence Day adventure. Eagle Harbor Date: July 4th, 2025 This quaint harbor town hosts an early morning parade at 9:30AM to kick-off your 4th of July celebrations. Head to the Ball Yard at 10:30AM for games and contests, then get your toes in the sand at the beloved Eagle Harbor beach at 12PM. Enjoy lighthouse views or dip your toes in the harbor before enjoying fun games and food in the park. This town serves at a great hopping off point for plenty of outdoor adventures. From here, head to Great Sand Bay for a 4th of July Beach Day or check out the festivities taking place in
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Join us on Friday, July 4th, for the VFD Auxiliary Bazaar and Sales. We have new items arriving every week, so many great items have been added. Special Feature this sale: Men’s Items. Also, we will have new auction items to bid on. Everything is now on the main floor of the Community Hall. Desserts will be available inside and the Fire Department will be having a Food Sale outside. While in Gay take advantage of touring the historical Gay Schoolhouse. Come join us and support the firefighters and the community of Gay/Sherman Township. Friday, July4th from 12:00 -3:00 p.m. Gay Community Hall
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The Marquette Kiwanis Club invites the community to celebrate Independence Day in the heart of Downtown Marquette at the annual Kiwanis Fourth of July Parade—a tradition that goes back more than a century. The Parade starts at 2 pm on Friday July 4th And look up, you might see an F-16 Air Force jet flyover. at McClelland & W. Washington. This year, the theme will be “United We Stand.” Plenty of candy for the kids. We still have 25 float spots left for businesses and nonprofits. To register go online to marquettefourth.com to the form. Deadline is June 6 at 5:00 PM We need more volunteer crossing guards to keep the kids safe. |
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At the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market, you will find over 70 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by the Marquette Commons every Saturday from 9 am – 1 pm to enjoy the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more! |