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Copper Country Great Start Family Coalition to Host Annual Diaper Drive

Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw Counties – The Copper Country Great Start Parent Coalition   The Copper Country Great Start Collaborative is gearing up for our annual diaper drive to help provide essential items like diapers and wipes for families in our community. Each year, the Family Coalition collects new unopened packages of diapers and wipes for the Keweenaw Family Resource Center’s (KFRC) Baby Closet. These diapers are given away to families in need throughout the year at no charge.  Last year 150 families utilized the Baby Closet and received:   829 packages of diapers and wipes 16 pack-n-plays to provide safe sleep environments 33

Bright Beginnings: A Community Celebration at the Marquette Commons

Bright Beginnings: A Community Celebration at the Marquette Commons Saturday, January 4th from 6:00–7:00 PM The City of Marquette, in partnership with the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, invites the community to join in celebrating the arrival of the new year at Bright Beginnings, a free and festive event at the Marquette Commons on Saturday, January 4th from 6:00–7:00 PM. This family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities designed to spark joy and community spirit: *   Discover Oscillation, an interactive public artwork that responds to your movements with colors and sounds, on display through January 5th. *   Warm