Central UP Events

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

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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.  

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.  

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

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

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!

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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+

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!

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

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

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!

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.

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

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!

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

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/

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!

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/

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

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.

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!

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.  

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

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/

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

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

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.  

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.

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.

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/

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

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!