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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Dollar Bay Preschool registration is open! Children who will be 4 years old by September 1 are eligible to be a part of this outstanding program. The Dollar Bay Preschool follows the school year calendar, from the second week of September through the first week of June, and class is in session 8:25-3:30 Monday through Thursday each week, with free breakfast, snack, and lunch provided every day. Interested parents can simply go to the Dollar Bay-Tamarack City School website for the links to register. Local 4-year-olds are welcome to join this wonderful Great Start Readiness Program, but there is a cap, so register
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Monday July 28, 2025. Midday Reception 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Evening Reception 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Youth artists who submitted a piece of art for the Color Our World Art Show Reception are invited to come to one of the two Art Receptions with their families! View your art and all the art submitted by Marquette Area Youth. View submission guidelines at our online events calendar or pick up a copy from the Youth Services Desk. For youth of all ages. Youth under the age of 8 must have an adult present. No admission charge. For |
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Tuesday, July 29, 2025. 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Author Karen Babine reads from her recently published memoir, The Allure of Elsewhere. In her mid-thirties and happily single, Babine sets out with her two unenthusiastic cats on a journey from her home in Minnesota to Nova Scotia to explore the place where her French-Acadian ancestors settled in North America some four centuries ago. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
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Family Day at Culvers Get ready for a scoop of family fun! Tree House Family Resources and Culver’s invites families of all types to join us for our Custard Social, a deliciously good time filled with creamy custard, games, and family-friendly activities. WHEN: July 29, 2025 from 5:30pm to 7pm WHERE: Culver’s Restaurant, 1001 West Sharon Avenue, Houghton, MI ADMISSION: Free! Made possible by a generous sponsorship from Culver’s, custard tokens are provided on a first come first serve basis.
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Stronger Together – A Fundraiser to Wipe Out Medical Debt in Our Community KEWEENAW INDIVISIBLE Date: July 29, 2025 Time: 6pm – 9pm Location: Small Craft Cocktail Bar, Hancock Entry: Free Suggested Donation: $20 Live Music, Silent Auction, Guest Speakers, Drinks at Small Craft, Local Food Trucks Medical debt ruins lives in our community. Together, we can fix that. Enjoy music, food, and hope every dollar brings real relief. 100% of your donation goes to wiping out undue medical debt in our community.
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Medical debt ruins lives in our community. Together, we can address this issue by providing short-term debt relief and working toward a future where healthcare is a human right, not a commodity. Please join Keweenaw Indivisible at the Stronger Together fundraiser on the evening of Tuesday, July 29th, from 6:00-9:00 at Small Craft, 101 Navy St. in Hancock. Enjoy music, food, and hope – every dollar brings relief. 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes towards eliminating undue medical debt in collections in our community. This initiative is organized by Keweenaw Indivisible IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNDUE MEDICAL DEBT with the goal of raising $15,000.
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Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is hosting one additional public information session on Tuesday, July 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 5th & Elm Coffee House in Hancock (426 Quincy Street). Join the foundation next Tuesday to better understand the 2025 Elder Nutrition Services millage proposal, explore the community’s unmet needs and ask any questions you may have. . Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting: Tuesday, JULY 29th, 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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Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps. Adults, Seniors, All Ages. Peter White Public Library hosts a blues concert sponsored by the Marquette Area Blues Society. This month’s band: Bahluze. Weather Contingency: Community Room. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info |
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Wednesday July 30, 2025. 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps & Lawn. Dress to get wet at our annual Bubble, Bubble, Splash summer event! There will be sprinklers, toy car wash, BUBBLES!, water play and more! Swimsuits and towels highly recommended. For youth of all ages. Youth under the age of 8 must have an adult present. Rain date – Tuesday August 5, same time/place. 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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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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Happy Hour – The Legendary Bars of Marquette and the Stories You May (Or May Not) Remember: A Walking Tour with Jim Koski Wednesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. You guys did what back in the day? Join Jim Koski as he walks through downtown Marquette, stopping at the locations of the bars that live on in history, telling stories that would make your children (and grandchildren) never look at you the same way again. Meet at and return to the MRHC. $5 suggested donation. For more information visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.
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Wednesday, July 30, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps. Adults, Seniors, All Ages. Peter White Public Library welcomes The Boston Imposters to the Front Street Steps. Performers Davey Harrison and Maire Clement use their eclectic training in classical, contemporary improvisation, and traditional American, British, and Celtic folk to create an unforgettable musical evening. Weather Contingency: Community Room. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
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Thursday, July 31, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Join us in welcoming Michigan Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson to PWPL. Secretary Benson will read from her recently published memoir The Purposeful Warrior: Standing Up for What’s Right When the Stakes Are High, followed by a Q & A with moderator Elizabeth Peterson and a book signing. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. July 31st – Rod Liimastainen – Documentary & Talk on the 20 Millionth Ford Model A 7pm – Chassell Heritage Center Hear the intriguing history of the famous tour in 1931 of the 20 Millionth Ford Model A, its disappearance, reappearance and full restoration by Ford Co. in 2000. This car will on display with a Ford Model T. |
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The Salvation Army and CCAM are joining forces for a Stuff the Bus event this Friday & Saturday 9-5 p.m. at our Houghton Walmart. Help kids start strong by providing school backpacks and supplies. https://emberlight.org/event/emberlight-photographers/ Emberlight Photographers is sponsored by The Leather & Gift Shop ——————— When Moments Become Masterpieces The striking beauty of the Upper Peninsula – its dense forests, cascading waterfalls, and charming small towns-has long inspired photographers to capture its essence. Emberlight Photographers is a special exhibition at the Historic Depot Museum, showcasing stunning images that celebrate the deep connections between art, nature, and community. This collection highlights the vistas, people, and spirit of our hometowns through the eyes of local photographers, each offering a unique perspective on what makes our region extraordinary. From sweeping landscapes to intricate close-ups of |
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An aviation experience at the Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport Two incredible days of aerial excitement, including the chance to fly in historic aircraft like the legendary B-25 Bomber from WWII and the iconic Huey Helicopter from the Vietnam War. Saturday-Sunday Air show Grounds Open: 10:00 AM Air Show Starts: 1:00 PM Air Show Ends: ~2:30 PM Grounds Close: 5:00 PM Air show Lineup: Air Show Performers: Warbirds in Review – B-25, C-47, Huey MiG-17F- Michael Terfehr Trevor Rafferty – Modified Pitts 12 Smoke-N-Thunder Jet Car Warbird Thunder Airshows Aerobatic Flying – Kevin Coleman Ground Displays: A-10 DHC-6 Twin Otter C-12 Baraga County Fair Color Fun Run & Walk! Saturday, August 2nd 2025 2 Mile Registration starts at 7am ~ Race starts at 8am Registration fee $20 ~ Ages 6 & Under Free Make a team or bring the family for some good memories!! Wear a white shirt, we will not have any available. Parking and registration at Grace Free Church in Pelkie, right next to Papin Rd. This event starts at the beginning of Papin Road, goes to Marshall Road and back If you would like to participate, but don’t feel like running or walking; reach out to be 5th Annual Verna Mize Triathlon Ray Kestner Waterfront Park, Houghton, MI MUST PREREGISTER via phone, text or email before July 31 at 5:00pm. Forms available at vernamizetriathlon.com SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025 ~ 8:00 am Races: Main Mize: 8:01am Swim 1/2 mi Bike 8 mi (Helmets Mandatory) Run 4 mi Mini Mize: 8:02am Swim 1/4 mi Bike 4 mi (Helmets Mandatory) Run 2 mi Maxi Mize: 8:00am Swim 1.5K Bike 40K (Helmets Mandatory) Run 10K Individual or team competition Races open to all ages ENTRY FEE: $5.00 cash only for Main,
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The Houghton High School Alumni Association will hold a Pancake & Sausage breakfast, on Saturday August 2nd, 2025, serving 8:30am – 11:30am, featuring Vollwerth’s sausage, traditional and blueberry pancakes, and Shelby’s Finnish pancakes, w fruit, and beverages, adults $10, reduced pricing for youth at the door. No cost for preschool children. A Silent Pie & Gift Basket auction will also take place, people can place a bid on a variety of luscious homemade pies baked and donated by alumni representing their class era. The event is open to the public. Tickets are available in advance from Pancake Breakfast committee members and HHSAA officers.
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The Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club will be hosting its 49th Annual Gem and Mineral Show on Saturday, August 2 at the Ishpeming Elks Lodge. The largest one-day gem and mineral show in the Midwest is free to attend from 9:00am to 3:30pm with hourly door prizes on Saturday. Dealers from around the Great Lakes will be in attendance with gem and mineral specimens, jewelry and other gem gift items. Children can enjoy digging for treasure in sand and finding the clues in our scavenger hunt. The evening Crackerbarrel runs from 7pm-9pm featuring guest speaker Nathalie Brandes and a live auction
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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025; 9:00am – 3:30pm EDT Ishpeming Elks Club (597 Lakeshore Drive, Ishpeming, Michigan) Free Admission and door prizes! Field trips Friday and Sunday! This is the club’s big annual event including dealers with all sorts of local and exotic gems, jewelry, fossils, displays and more. Aside from these we offer a silent auction, a kids table, and more including an after-show as well as field trips before and after the show! This is a big event with people who come from across Michigan and other states. We don’t expect a covid concern or any other issue, but
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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 local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!
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Join us for a group hike on Saturday, August 2nd! Come hike with us through a beautiful hardwood forest and along an old logging road to a tall pine path on the south side of the Little Garlic River. The hike begins at the parking lot across from Echo Lake Road on CR550. (Note: we will initially meet at the Elliott Donnelly Trailhead to spot some vehicles.) A short walk up the road brings us to the NCT. After a brief hike up the ridge we will find ourselves on a level logging road. This hike is totally devoid of rocks.
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Join us on Saturday, August 2 for the Gay VFD Auxiliary Bazaar & Sales. We have new items arriving every week, so many great items have been added. Special Feature this sale: Back to school, kids items, and cupcakes. We have new auction items each week to bid on and everything is now on the main floor of the Community Hall. A free will donation lunch will be available. Come join us and support the firefighters and the Community of Gay/ Sherman Township. Saturday, August 2nd Gay Community Hall 8878 Second Street, Gay, MI 49945
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Crackerbarrel 7pm the same day, in-building Meet fellow rock hounds, Ishpeming club members and experts/industry veterans A presentation (speaker TBD) https://emberlight..org/event/waitress-the-musical/ Waitress – The Musical is sponsored by Ironwood Tourism Council ——————— SUGAR, BUTTER, FLOUR… BROADWAY! Order up! Indulge in the delectable world of Waitress – The Musical, a heartwarming tale of love, hope, and the quest for a sweeter life. Written by the Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning songwriter Sara Bareilles, who also stars as the protagonist Jenna, Waitress serves up a slice of musical theater perfection. Waitress – The Musical is a heartwarming story that follows the life of Jenna Hunterson, a pie-maker and waitress stuck in an unfulfilling marriage in a small Indiana town. Jenna |
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Come and Bring a Friend ANNUAL PIE SOCIAL August 3rd, 1:00pm – 3:00pm Zion Lutheran Church & Arvon Township Historical Museum (Corner Skanee & Roland Lake Roads) The Arvon Township Museum Is Open 12p – 3p. |
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Northern Michigan University will host its first BIPOC Outdoors Summit & Rest Retreat Aug. 4-8. While the events are centered on promoting joyful and inclusive nature-based experiences for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) through outdoor activities, skills workshops, keynote speakers and conversations, all are welcome to participate. Shawnrece Butler, assistant vice president for Opportunity, Empowerment and People, said one of her goals is to inspire more NMU students to immerse themselves in the area’s pristine natural environment to maximize the wellness benefits and nurture a commitment to conservation. She discussed this with alumna Alice Jasper, host of a Monday, August 4, 2025 – Friday September 19, 2025. Peter White Public Library, Teen Zone and Youth Services. PWPL will be accepting gently used & clean Halloween costumes and dress-up apparel starting August 4 for the Halloween Costume Swap. Families can attend the costume swap on Saturday, September 23 and look for a new-to-you costume! Drop off gently used and clean costumes to the Teen Zone or Youth Services from August 4-September 19. All Costumes will be free of charge. No donation needed to attend the swap. For more information or to check the status of this program, call (906) The next monthly meeting of the Keweenaw ATV club will be held on August 4 , 2025. At the Hubbell VFW. In Hubbell Mi. At 7:00 pm We will discuss old and new projects. If you adopt a section of trail, we will have maintenance packets. Thanks to all these volunteers. We will set a date for the fall ride. please attend and bring a friend. Our August Monthly Meeting will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on 8/04/2025. 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! Copper Country Community Band Announces Summer Concert Series The Copper Country Community Band is proud to present a series of five summer concerts across the Keweenaw. Under the direction of Amy Johnson and Micah Erickson, this all-volunteer group of approximately 35 musicians from across the Copper Country will bring audiences a lively mix of marches, classic concert band repertoire, and popular medleys. All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. – the Monday, August 4th concert has an admission fee of $5 for adults at the door, to help the Keweenaw Heritage Center with their roof replacement. All other concerts are free to attend. |
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Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. Room 231, Henry A. Skewis Annex, Marquette, Michigan 49855 CALL TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN DEROCHA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: Regular Meeting Minutes held on July 15, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes held on July 15, 2025 PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minutes per person) REVIEW OF CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS: Total Expenditures paid via check & EFT Transfers for the period July 10, 2025 through July 31, 2025 were $2,261,953.53 (This amount does not include check payable to |
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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 local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more! |
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Catch the dazzling display light up the night sky and the Lower Harbor Ore Dock from Mattson Lower Harbor Park each month in 2025. Sit back and enjoy the show from your vehicle or take a stroll along Lake Superior while marveling at this unique opportunity in Marquette, MI! Starting 20 minutes after sunset. Presented by: Fresh Coast Light Lab & Travel Marquette
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On Thursday, August 7th at 1pm, local artist Emily Weddle will be at the library to lead a class for adults and teens on “Drawing What You See,” featuring observational drawing tips and techniques! All supplies will be provided. Located in the Ray Leverton Community Room.
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Money Talks for Young Adults August 7th and 14th 3:30 – 4:30pm Portage Lake District Library Real Talk. Real Tools. Real life. August 7th at 4pm, the library will be hosting a live reading with writers and artists featured in the ninth edition of the Walloon Writers Review, a literary magazine inspired by the Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan. This publication is a beautiful collection of poetry, short stories, and nature photography. Artists that will be present are Kate Allore, Milton Bates, Susan Boback, Patty Durell, Lisa Fosmo, Stephen Hooper, Elizabeth Kerlikowske, Ellen Lord, & Elizabeth J. Bates.
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Omega House Grief Awareness & Education Alliance presents A Free discussion focused on: Pregnancy and infant loss – Available to Everyone Regardless of Gender Portage Lake District Library Thursday, August 7, 2024 from 5:30 – 7:30pm August 7th – Keith Meyers – Travelling Finland exploring Finnish heritage and culture. 7pm – Chassell Heritage Center Hear about 18 action packed days in Finland this winter exploring Keith’s Finnish heritage along with his wife Julie, including cross-country skiing, hiking and museums from Helsinki to the Arctic Circle. |
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Marquette County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Negaunee Post is promoting and supporting Camp STAR, a free, weekend-long grief camp that provides a safe, supportive, and healing environment for children and teens ages 8 to 17 who have experienced the loss of a parent, sibling, friend, or loved one. Camp STAR 2025 will take place from Friday, August 8 through Sunday, August 10 and is hosted by STAR Children’s Bereavement Services. The camp offers a unique blend of traditional outdoor fun and meaningful grief education, helping young people process loss in healthy and constructive ways. Spots are still
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Friday, August 8th at 1pm, there will be a craft for teens where they will create shiny scratch art with recycled CDs, wood stylus tools, and their imagination. Ages 13+ |
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August is just around the corner, which means last minute logistics are underway for the 26th Annual Honor Credit Union Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic to be held on Saturday, August 9. Last year’s race was a huge success, thanks in part to all of the volunteers who so generously gave their time and talents to a wonderful community event. If there is any way you could help us get some last minute volunteers we would be so grateful! Below are some examples of what we need volunteers for. Help us to continue this tradition of outstanding community involvement. On August 9th, the 26th Annual Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic in Marquette County, Michigan makes its return! As the state’s largest point-to-point, mass start mountain bike race, this exciting event draws thousands of riders and spectators to the area. From rugged trails to incredible views, it’s an unforgettable day of outdoor adventure. Courtney Lake Horse Camp and Ride August 9, 2025 ride with MI-TRALE equestrians members on the beautiful Courtney Lake Trails and Campground. The 14 miles of mostly sandy trails takes you through a diverse forest landscape, around and near two lakes and across the Firesteel River. Six of the 21 campsites are set up for horses with corrals. Campsites are on a first come first serve basis and you pay at the campground. There are dispersed campsites options nearby, as well as parking areas for day-use visitors. Your are about 4 miles from the Bill Nicholls Multi-use
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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 local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more! |
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Western U.P. Housing Summit hosted by WUPPDR Tuesday, August 12th from 10am – 5pm Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, MI Tickets are free, Contact 906-482-7205 Join us to: Hear from housing experts who will demystify grant programs Celebrate local housing wins Explore the future of home energy in the Western U.P. Network with fellow housing advocates and stakeholders Seney National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and the Friends of Seney National Wildlife Refuge invite you to participate in a series of Community Read events featuring the transformative book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants ! This enlightening work by Robin Wall Kimmerer weaves together narratives that seek to heal our bond with the natural world. As we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Refuge, this initiative seeks to deepen our commitment to protecting lands, waters, and wildlife. Part 1 – August 12, 2025. 4:30PM. Seney NWR Temporary Visitor Center The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity
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The Marquette Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will host a Public Open House on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. to solicit community feedback on the development of a comprehensive downtown wayfinding and signage system. The event will take place at the Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St. and is open to all members of the public. The DDA has engaged Corbin Design (www.corbindesign.com), a nationally recognized leader in wayfinding planning and design, to create a system that will enhance navigation throughout the downtown district. Wayfinding-defined by Corbin Design as “direction for people in motion”-includes both physical and FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula – FREE August 12th at 7pm Baraga, KBIC Senior Center, 208 Main Street, Baraga, Mi August 13th at 5pm Lac Vieux Desert, Boys & Girls Club, E23975 Pow Wow Trail, Watersmeet, MI Adventure, Conservation, Inspiration. Featuring a curated collection of documentary films from the Midwest’s premier adventure film festival. Seeds to Screen Creative Workshop: Bring your story to life using cinema, led by special guest Ojibwe artist and filmmaker Jonathan Thunder. An award-winning painter and digital media artist, Thunder is known for his surreal animations and powerful storytelling |
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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 local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more! FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula – FREE August 13th at 5pm Lac Vieux Desert, Boys & Girls Club, E23975 Pow Wow Trail, Watersmeet, MI Adventure, Conservation, Inspiration. Featuring a curated collection of documentary films from the Midwest’s premier adventure film festival. Seeds to Screen Creative Workshop: Bring your story to life using cinema, led by special guest Ojibwe artist and filmmaker Jonathan Thunder. An award-winning painter and digital media artist, Thunder is known for his surreal animations and powerful storytelling rooted in personal and cultural experience. He is an enrolled member of the Red Copper Country 100 Women Who Care Hosts Second Giving Meeting August 13th HLocal women looking to make a difference in their community are invited to attend the second giving meeting of Copper Country 100 Women Who Care on Wednesday, August 13th, at 6:30 p.m. at The Lodge Luxury Suites, located at 101 Front Street in Hancock. Copper Country 100 Women Who Care is part of a growing national movement that brings women together to create a powerful collective impact, quickly and efficiently. Members commit to giving $100 four times per year. At each quarterly meeting, three local nonprofit
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Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Popular local band the Derrell Syria Project provides a concert sure to lift your spirits and get you dancing. Weather Contingency: Community Room. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event. Wilderness Walk Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. McLain State Park – Beach Pavilion 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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Marquette County Habitat for Humanity is proud to host its annual Women Build event from Thursday, August 14 through Saturday, August 16, 2025. This empowering event promotes gender equity and inclusion in construction and other skilled trades, and this year embraces the theme: “Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations.” Women Build provides an opportunity for individuals to come together to learn new skills, build confidence, and support safe, affordable housing for families in need. All genders and gender expressions are welcome—no prior construction experience is required. Participation is free and the first 15 volunteers to sign up will Better Together will meet on Thursday, August 14 at 9:30 at the Zion Lutheran church on 400 Ingot Street in Hancock. The speaker will be Duffy Lepisto and her topic will be “How God Provides.” Duffy and her husband Russ spend winters in southern Texas ministering to people there, and in Mexico. She always has great stories to share about their adventures. Special music will be provided by Marlain Birdi who is a missionary in India. All area women are invited to attend this fun and inspiring event. The goal of this gathering is to bring women together to find
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Marquette -Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Taking place on Thursday, August 14. 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
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Thursday, August 14th at 2pm, the library will be hosting their regular Crochet Club program in combination with a Project Linus Meet-up. Project Linus now has a Marquette County Chapter that accepts handmade blankets of all types and sizes that will be donated to local children and teens in need. ICPL is a drop off location for these blankets!
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Money Talks for Young Adults August 14th 3:30 – 4:30pm Portage Lake District Library Real Talk. Real Tools. Real life. 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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Thursday, August 14, 2025. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Huron Mountain Club Gallery – M.G.H. 1915 – 2025 by AJ Jensen Deo Gallery – Umbilios by Sensoria Artist Collective Teens, Adults, Seniors. Join us for two artist receptions in one night! Speak with the artists about their work and exhibits on display. Agenda City Of Negaunee Regular Meeting August 14, 2025 @ 6:30 P.M. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson St (Tobin St. Entrance) Call To Order Pledge To Flag Roll Call Approval Of Agenda Public Comment (3 Min. Limit) Public Hearing – Commercial Rehabilitation District Tax Abatement – 103 W. Lincoln Street Unfinished Business New Business ~8.1 Ordinance Amendment – #50 Sewer Ordinance ~8.2 Mml – Community Excellence Award Budget And Dda Fund Budget Adjustment Consent Agenda ~9.1 Minutes – July 17, 2025 Regular Minutes ~9.2 Claims And Accounts ~9.3 Revenue/Expenditure Trial Balance Reports ~9.4 2025 Winter Sand Bids ~9.5 Fire Department August 14th – Mark Worrall – Iron Horses in the Woods – A look at Logging Railroads in Michigan 7pm – Chassell Heritage Center Logging railroads were born in Michigan and played an important role in the state’s RR system. Learn about the early logging railroads in Michigan, types of railroads and equipment including case studies of unique logging railroads in our state. Copper Country Community Band Announces Summer Concert Series The Copper Country Community Band is proud to present a series of five summer concerts across the Keweenaw. Under the direction of Amy Johnson and Micah Erickson, this all-volunteer group of approximately 35 musicians from across the Copper Country will bring audiences a lively mix of marches, classic concert band repertoire, and popular medleys. All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. – All concerts are free to attend. Donations are gratefully accepted at the other concerts, with the concert on Thursday, August 28 specifically going towards the Houghton County Road Commission, to raise funds |
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The Marquette Trail 50 is an ultramarathon (a foot race with distances beyond the marathon distance of 26.2 miles) along some of Marquette’s most scenic and pristine trails. The Marquette Trail 50 consists of a 50-kilometer and 50-mile event held on Saturday and a 5K and kids mile on Friday. The course is mostly single-track, climbing the 4 peaks: Sugarloaf, Top-of-the-World, Bareback, and Hogback. Don’t wait, register today! Prices: 50K Admission – $135 50M Admission – $160 5K (Adults) $15.00 (Black Friday) | $25.00 (after Black Friday) | $35.00 (Race Day) 5K & 1-Mile (Kids) $5.00 (Black Friday) |
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Hancock School Public Library’s Big Annual Used Book Sale Aug 15-16 and *new* Puzzle Swap Aug 15 The Friends of the Portage Lake District Library will be hosting a two-day Used Book Sale at the Hancock School Public Library. The sale will be held Friday Aug 15 from 2:00-6:00pm and Saturday Aug 16 from 10am-1:00pm at the Hancock High School at 501 Campus Drive in Hancock. The sale will be by donation, meaning you can pay what you want (or can) for the items you select. There will be books for all ages, from picture books all the way We begin the 2025 season of the Emberlight International Film Festival with stop-motion creatures, surreal daydreams, and absurd societal rituals in a night for the oddballs, the animators, the eccentrics, and anyone in need of a laugh with a little bite. Tickets start at $20 for adults and are Free for students 20 and under. https://emberlight.org/event/laughs-and-animations/ |
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August abounds with outdoor summer fun The DNR offers a variety of ways to enjoy Michigan’s natural and cultural resources next month, so get ready to soak up some summer fun! Here’s just a sampling – get the full list at Michigan.gov/DNRCalendar. Free ORV Weekend Residents and out-of-state visitors legally can ride Michigan’s 4,000 miles of off-road vehicle trails and routes and the state’s six scramble areas on two back-to-back days (Aug. 16-17) without an ORV license or trail permit. The entrance fee at Holly Oaks ORV Park in Oakland County also will be waived this year. Our Free ORV Weekend is
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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 local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!
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Marquette – Backpack SOS (Support Our Students) will take place on Saturday, August 16 at Silver Creek Church. Starting at 9AM and going until 11AM, this drive-thru event requires no pre-registration. School-aged children (preschool through 12th grade) will receive backpacks, school supplies, a toothbrush, & clothing vouchers for Silver Creek Thrift. Families are asked to stay in their vehicles and follow the directions of the parking lot team. Supplies are limited but every effort will be made to help each family that attends. Early pick-up is not available. Silver Creek Church is located at 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey. Backpack SOS,
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Hancock School Public Library’s Big Annual Used Book Sale Aug 15-16 and *new* Puzzle Swap Aug 15 The Friends of the Portage Lake District Library will be hosting a two-day Used Book Sale at the Hancock School Public Library. The sale will be held Friday Aug 15 from 2:00-6:00pm and Saturday Aug 16 from 10am-1:00pm at the Hancock High School at 501 Campus Drive in Hancock. The sale will be by donation, meaning you can pay what you want (or can) for the items you select. There will be books for all ages, from picture books all the way
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Now in its seventh year, Classic Cars on Third Street is a community event presented by the Marquette Downtown Development Authority in partnership with the Women’s Center of Marquette County. The show runs on North Third Street, from Ohio Street to Park Street. Street closures will run from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. American Theater is a daring, real-life documentary that follows a dismissed director and his new ensemble as they create an original musical based on the Salem Witch Trials. What begins as a creative experiment unfolds into a tense, often surprising exploration of belief, identity, and the role of art in an increasingly divided country. Tickets start at $20 for adults, Free for students 20 and under. https://emberlight.org/event/american-theater/ |
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42nd Annual Old Victoria Craft Fair Visit the Old Victoria Historical Site this Sunday, August 17th to experience a piece of history at the 42nd Annual Craft Fair. The free event will take place on the grounds of the historic copper mining village just outside of Rockland from 10 am to 5 pm. Three of the four restored cabins and the sauna will be open for self-guided tours free of charge for the event. As you step into the hand-hewn log cabins, you can see how the miners and their families lived. Tour guides will be available to share the |
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The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is seeking public input on the Marina Fiscal Policy. City Staff have recognized a significant increase in marina-related costs and capital improvements. To offset costs and mitigate the financial burden on the City, incremental increases in fees are being proposed. Those who are interested in providing input may do so during the two public comment periods at the August Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee meeting. The meeting is on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:45 p.m. at the Citizens Forum in Lakeview Arena at 401 E. Fair Avenue. Those who cannot attend can email Copper Country Community Band Announces Summer Concert Series The Copper Country Community Band is proud to present a series of five summer concerts across the Keweenaw. Under the direction of Amy Johnson and Micah Erickson, this all-volunteer group of approximately 35 musicians from across the Copper Country will bring audiences a lively mix of marches, classic concert band repertoire, and popular medleys. All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. – All concerts are free to attend. Donations are gratefully accepted at the other concerts, with the concert on Thursday, August 28 specifically going towards the Houghton County Road Commission, to raise funds |
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Tuesday, August 19th at 4pm, the Gemini Moon band will be at the library to perform! Gemini Moon performs guitar-driven originals with male/female lead vocals and harmonies, as well as fresh interpretations of classic and modern covers. The group is influenced by 90s alternative and 60s/70s classic rock, as well as blues, pop, and folk from all eras. The band’s original songs feature themes of love, hope, and courage among others. Gemini Moon blend these influences together into a playful, loving, and family-friendly musical space with balanced tones and mindful volume. Marquette County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda & Minutes 08.19.25 Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. Room 231, Henry A. Skewis Annex, Marquette, Michigan 49855 CALL TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN DEROCHA • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: • Regular Meeting Minutes held on August 5, 2025 PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minutes per person) REVIEW OF CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS: Biweekly Payroll for the period ending August 2, 2025 was $869,111.80. • Check #233672, dated 8/8/2025, for $1,898.58 ~ Payable to Alger-Delta Co-Op Electric. |
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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 local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!
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Wednesday, August 20th at 5:30pm, international bestselling author Sue Harrison will be at the library for a presentation and discussion of her historical novel, The Midwife’s Touch. Snowbound Books will also be here to sell copies of Harrison’s books. The Midwife’s Touch is the August selection for the Adult Book Club that meets at ICPL.
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HOGs for a Cause Bike Night @ Dry Dock Bar & Grill August 20th, 2025 6PM-8PM Baskets & 50-50 Raffle for info contact Barbara Salmela 906.250.1016 – salmela432@gmail.com
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Wednesday, August 20, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps. Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. PWPL welcomes Gemini Moon to the Front Street Steps. Gemini Moon performs guitar-driven originals with male/female lead vocals and harmonies, as well as fresh interpretations of classic and modern covers from artists like Elle King, Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac, Cyndi Lauper, and Paramore. Weather Contingency: Community Room. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. In Paper Marriage, a Chinese immigrant facing deportation pins her hopes on a marriage of convenience with an unemployed American drifting through life. What begins as a charade quickly unravels into something far more complicated and deeply human. Together, they navigate clashing cultures, quiet tensions, and moments of grace as they try to outlast the system. Tickets start at $20 for adults, Free for students 20 and under. https://emberlight.org/event/paper-marriage/ |
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Catch the dazzling display light up the night sky and the Lower Harbor Ore Dock from Mattson Lower Harbor Park each month in 2025. Sit back and enjoy the show from your vehicle or take a stroll along Lake Superior while marveling at this unique opportunity in Marquette, MI! Starting 20 minutes after sunset. Presented by: Fresh Coast Light Lab & Travel Marquette
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, August 21 – September 25th, 1:00 – 2:30 pm at the Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street, Negaunee. Research studies find high rates of depression and anxiety among caregivers and increased vulnerability to health problems. Caregivers frequently cite restriction of personal activities and social life as problems. In addition, caregivers often feel a lack of control over events and a sense of powerlessness which can have a significant negative impact on their physical and emotional health. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers
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Music on Third will be making its return to the Third Street Corridor this month, and will be bringing some needed changes to help make it a safer and more enjoyable event for everyone. The next Music on Third of 2025 is scheduled for Thursday, August 21 from 6 – 9 pm. Streets will be closed beginning at 5:30 pm, with musicians located between Ridge St. and Prospect St. performing from 6 – 8 pm and musicians between Prospect St. and Kaye Ave. performing from 7 – 9 pm. UPDATE: The Hewitt Ave. intersection will now be closed to make
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Celebrate the end of summer at HarborFest 2025, happening August 21–23 at Mattson Lower Harbor Park! Enjoy three days of live music, tasty eats, cold drinks, kids’ inflatables, and exciting basket raffles—all with beautiful lakefront views. Hosted by the Marquette West Rotary, this long-running community event supports local causes. Best of all, admission is free! Marquette Symphony Orchestra 6:30PM – 8:00PM The Marquette Symphony Orchestra’s mission is to create, provide, and promote professional performances of orchestral music through collaboration with residents and music educators of the central Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Marquette Rockestra 8:30PM – 10:0PM Performing: Dancing Through The August 21st – Bling Crosby – Music On and Off The Beaten Path, Covers and Originals 7pm – Chassell Heritage Center Enjoy a wild mix from country favorites to beloved rock tunes and originals written by band members. Come and have fun! Join Adam Rothenberg and the Broadway Strings on a musical road trip through the sounds that define America’s cultural landscape. Featuring George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, works from Shostakovich and Korngold, and suites from musicals and films, this evening is sure to dazzle you with America’s most iconic sounds here in the Northwoods. Tickets start at $20 for adults, Free for students 20 and under. https://emberlight.org/event/rhapsody-in-blue/ |
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Friday, August 22nd from 10am to 4pm and Saturday, August 23rd from 10am-4pm, the Friends of the Library will be hosting their Used Book Sale! If you have gently used books to donate, the library will be accepting them throughout the month of August leading up to the sale. All proceeds from the book sale support the library. “We love offering so many fun events here at our library,” says Nicole Johnson, Librarian at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library. “It is wonderful getting to provide free events for all in our community to enjoy!” For more information, check out the
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Loonapalooza Lectures 2025 Celebrating 90 Wild Years of Seney Refuge Friday, August 22, at the Erickson Center for the Arts in Curtis, Michigan. Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Pine Performance Center, W9224 Saw-Wa-Quato St., Curtis, Michigan. Admission: Free and open to the public 2:10 – 2:50 PM Dr. Russell M. Magnaghi, Professor Emeritus, Northern Michigan University will present Seney Before the Wildlife Refuge, tracing the area’s story from Indigenous history through its wild railroad era. 2:55 – 3:35 PM James Myster, retired USFWS archaeologist, will speak on The Long and Fascinating History of the Seney National Seney National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and the Friends of Seney National Wildlife Refuge invite you to participate in a series of Community Read events featuring the transformative book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants ! This enlightening work by Robin Wall Kimmerer weaves together narratives that seek to heal our bond with the natural world. As we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Refuge, this initiative seeks to deepen our commitment to protecting lands, waters, and wildlife. Part 2 – August 22, 2025 3:50 PM Erickson Center for the Arts Robin Wall Kimmerer recording
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Celebrate the end of summer at HarborFest 2025, happening August 21–23 at Mattson Lower Harbor Park! Enjoy three days of live music, tasty eats, cold drinks, kids’ inflatables, and exciting basket raffles—all with beautiful lakefront views. Hosted by the Marquette West Rotary, this long-running community event supports local causes. Best of all, admission is free! Beechgrove & Blacksmith 4:00PM – 5:15PM Family-Friendly Eclectic Acoustic Music to Tickle Your Fancy Diversion 6:15PM – 8:00PM This U.P. -Based Classic Rock Band features an Epic Keytar and 70s-90s hit covers BARENAKED 90’s 9:00PM – 11:00PM 90’s Tribute Band – Headliner
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Join the Marquette Area Blues Society for a two-day blues music festival in Big Bay! Experience the soulful sounds, enjoy tasty food & drinks, and immerse yourself within the culture of Big Bay. Music Festival Line-Up: Friday 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. Saturday 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Jupiter Vinyl 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Reverend Robert & Bones 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Flat Broke Blues Band 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Nick and the Snake Charmers 8:00 PM Marquette Area Blues Society Recognitions & Awards 8:30 PM
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L’Anse Methodist Church Back to School Carnival Friday, August 22nd form 4 – 7pm Food, Games, Prizes, and lots of fun. Plus a dunk tank. Everyone is welcome |
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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 local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!
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Join us this Saturday, August 23rd, from 12 – 3:00 p.m. for the Gay VFD Auxiliary Bazaar and Sales. We have another awesome sale of donated items with awesome prices. New items for the auction and a free-will donation lunch will be available. Come join in the fun, have lunch and take in some great deals. Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. 8878 Second Street, Gay, Mi 49945
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Join the Marquette Area Blues Society for a two-day blues music festival in Big Bay! Experience the soulful sounds, enjoy tasty food & drinks, and immerse yourself within the culture of Big Bay. Music Festival Line-Up: Friday 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. Saturday 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Jupiter Vinyl 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Reverend Robert & Bones 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Flat Broke Blues Band 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Nick and the Snake Charmers 8:00 PM Marquette Area Blues Society Recognitions & Awards 8:30 PM
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Celebrate the end of summer at HarborFest 2025, happening August 21–23 at Mattson Lower Harbor Park! Enjoy three days of live music, tasty eats, cold drinks, kids’ inflatables, and exciting basket raffles—all with beautiful lakefront views. Hosted by the Marquette West Rotary, this long-running community event supports local causes. Best of all, admission is free! Ramble Tamble 2:30PM – 3:45PM Epic MQT-Based Surf Rockers Luke Ogea 4:15PM – 5:45PM Local Singer/songwriter & Country Music Artist Tom Katalin & Highway 41 6:30PM – 8:00PM A regional favorite country music band! USED CARS 9:00PM – 11:00PM The Cars Tribute Band – Headliner https://emberlight.org/event/five-bs/ Experience the final cadences of Emberlight’s 5th anniversary season with an evening devoted to five of the most legendary composers in history. This concert will span 300 years of music, from Bach’s counterpoint, to Broadway shows, and Brahms’ Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34. This is sure to be an unforgettable evening. Tickets start at $20 for adults, Free for students 20 and under. |
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Seney National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and the Friends of Seney National Wildlife Refuge invite you to participate in a series of Community Read events featuring the transformative book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants ! This enlightening work by Robin Wall Kimmerer weaves together narratives that seek to heal our bond with the natural world. As we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Refuge, this initiative seeks to deepen our commitment to protecting lands, waters, and wildlife. Part 3 – September 25, 2025 5:00PM Papermill Books, Manistique MI Braiding Sweetgrass book discussion This is an Mission Statement With an exemplary staff and rigorous curriculum, our mission is to maximize the academic potential of every child. (Adopted 1/28/2013) Marquette Area Public Schools BOARD OF EDUCATION 1201 W. Fair Avenue Marquette, MI 49855 Telephone 906-225-4200 WEBSITE www.mapsnet.org Regular Meeting Monday, August 25, 2025, 5:30 PM Marquette Senior High School Library 1203 West Fair Ave Marquette, MI 49855 This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during one (1) period |
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps. Adults, Seniors, All Ages. Peter White Public Library hosts a blues concert sponsored by the Marquette Area Blues Society. This month’s band: Flat Broke Blues Band. Weather Contingency: Community Room. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting: Tuesday, AUGUST 26th, 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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RELOCATION PROJECT DONATIONS New Veterans Monument Site at L’Anse Waterfront Park Relocation costs, site Preparation, Lighting, Landscaping L’Anse Veterans Monument – Donations can be made @ Superior National Bank in the “Village of L’Anse Veterans Monument Relocation Fund” or American Legion Post #144
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. WLUC TV 6. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Upper Michigan Today hosts an-air book discussion of Matt Haig’s The Life Impossible with host Tia Trudgeon and John Redfield. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
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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 local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more! The regular monthly meeting of the Marquette County Board of Health will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 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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Join historian and author Jim Paquette on a visit to the camp sites of Negaunee’s very first miners, the ancient people who once quarried the local Ajibik quartzite deposits on the northeast end of the lake thousands of years ago. We will follow the timeworn footpath along the north lakeshore. It will be approximately a two-mile hike on uneven terrain and hills and is considered a moderate to difficult hike. Pre-registration is required. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.marquettehistory.org $15.00 per person. Only 40 tickets are available for this event. Participants will meet at the Negaunee Lakeview We end our season where all great stories begin: in the space between what is real and what we dare to dream. Our journey opens in distant villages and intimate corners of the world where art, legacy, and identity bloom against the odds. As the evening deepens, our lens shifts from the observational to the surreal. Tickets start at $20 for adults, Free for students 20 and under. https://emberlight.org/event/facts-and-fantasies/ |
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, August 21 – September 25th, 1:00 – 2:30 pm at the Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street, Negaunee. Research studies find high rates of depression and anxiety among caregivers and increased vulnerability to health problems. Caregivers frequently cite restriction of personal activities and social life as problems. In addition, caregivers often feel a lack of control over events and a sense of powerlessness which can have a significant negative impact on their physical and emotional health. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers
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KBIC Victim Services and Programs invite you to Two Spirit Talking Circle & Print Making Class August 28, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Zeba Hall Call 906-353-4593 to register! In this hands-on workshop, you will: Learn the fundamentals of linocut printmaking. Develop carving skills. Experiment with different inking and printing techniques. August 28th – Bill Kautto & Lightning Ridge 7pm – Chassell Heritage Center An entertaining evening of country music favorites old and new. You’ll be dancing in your seat – or maybe even out of your seat! Copper Country Community Band Announces Summer Concert Series The Copper Country Community Band is proud to present a series of five summer concerts across the Keweenaw. Under the direction of Amy Johnson and Micah Erickson, this all-volunteer group of approximately 35 musicians from across the Copper Country will bring audiences a lively mix of marches, classic concert band repertoire, and popular medleys. All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. – All concerts are free to attend. Donations are gratefully accepted at the other concerts, with the concert on Thursday, August 28 specifically going towards the Houghton County Road Commission, to raise funds |
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Wednesday, September 10, 1:30 p.m. Tai chi instructor Sensei Traci will lead us through some history on the benefits of practicing the ancient movement exercise of tai chi. This afternoon of learning will provide a welcoming space to try out the intentional movement practice proven beneficial for both mind and body. Door prizes, complimentary Dead River Coffee. All ages welcome. Free program. For more info visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571. SSS Tai Chi |
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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 local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!
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Join us this Saturday, August 30th, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. for the Gay VFD Auxiliary Bazaar and Sales. This is our 1/2 price sale and clothing will be fill a bag for $5 and last chance to bid on the auction items. A Men’s tent sale will also be going on outside. Inside we’ll be having ice cream floats for sale and our usual free-will donation lunch will be available. Come join in the fun, have lunch and take home some great deals. Saturday, August 30th, 2025 from 12:00-3:00p.m. 8878 Second Street, Gay, MI 49945 |