February 23, 2026-January 2, 2027 This exhibit showcases two hundred and fifty artifacts, photographs, and documents from our permanent collections. These objects connect local history to the national story while commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has often seemed remote from the rest of the country. However, the themes and movements of U.S. history can be seen here as well, especially since the War of 1812. When the country braced for the Civil War, U.P. iron miners raced to uncover iron for the Union army’s railroads and ammunitions. When labor movements exploded following
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8 events,Deadline June 12, 2025. The Marquette Kiwanis Club proudly announces our 31st year of sponsoring the Marquette July 4th Parade with the City of Marquette-starting at 2 pm on Saturday July 4th at McClelland & W. Washington. Online Application to enter Parade, click the link and fill out the application form at https://bit.ly/KiwanisMQTParadeApplication. Theme: One Nation Indivisible – Celebrating 250 Years! To encourage youth participation, 10 grants of $150 to defray float costs along with fee waivers will be given to youth sports, dance and theater groups. Contact Pam Simmons to apply (see below). Also, we offer an accessible April 23 – June 10, 2026 Opening Reception: Thursday, April 23, 7-8:30pm HANCOCK, Mich. – Existing between different spaces while not fully belonging to one or the other is something many people experience. What does it mean to belong and how do we know when we do belong? Liminal Sanctuaries, a new exhibition by Michigan artist Bonnie Loukus, features oil paintings of solitary animals and forest floor ecosystems, in between reality and some incorporeal place where they exist without human interference. The exhibit opens with a reception at Finlandia Art Gallery on Thursday, April 23 at 7pm and will be May 1st through July 31st, 2026. Peter White Public Library Youth Services desk Jurassic Art Reception on August 4th, 2026 3:00pm-6:00pm Calling all young artists! Youth of all ages are encouraged to submit art to the Peter White Public Library Youth Services desk beginning May 1st through July 31st, 2026. Artists may find inspiration in the Summer Reading: Unearth a Story theme, but are not confined to the given theme for their art pieces. We ask that your submissions do not exceed 12 inches in any direction, and that only one art piece is submitted per child. Submissions Step Right Up for the Greatest Show in Marquette County: U.P. Hospice Foundation Unveils ‘A Night Under the Big Top’ presented by Dancing with our Stars Marquette County Style! After ten unforgettable years of dancing, fundraising, and community spirit, the beloved event is evolving! This year’s production transforms the stage into a whimsical, high-energy circus-inspired celebration packed with excitement, creativity, and show-stopping performances- all in support of compassionate Hospice care throughout our community. Under the glow of the big top, local celebrity groups will team up with talented Marquette dance professionals to deliver unforgettable performances that go far beyond traditional Eagle Mine will host a series of community forums throughout Marquette County to provide updates on its operations and engage directly with local residents. The forums are designed to create an open, two-way dialogue between Eagle Mine and the community. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the current status of Eagle Mine, receive updates on recent activities, and ask questions directly to members of the Eagle Mine team. Forums will be held: Monday, June 1, 5:30 p.m. Powell Township Hall 101 Bensinger St. Big Bay, MI Thursday, June 4, 12:00 p.m. Michigamme Township
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Monday, June 1, 2026, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Join fiber artist Jody Trost for a Beginner Needle Felting Workshop. Learn basic needle felting and leave with your very own handmade felted project. Felting starter kits and wool provided. Please bring a small pair of scissors. Space is limited to 15 participants, so register early. No admission charge. Register at pwpl.info. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
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Tuesday, June (2,9,16,23), 2026 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Local History Research Room, Peter White Public Library. Need help with the settings on your phone or iPad? Want to download travel apps before you leave town? Need help utilizing the library’s Memory Lab or navigating Libby? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want, with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and teach coach, Tuesday mornings from 10 AM – 3 PM during June, July and August in the Local History Research Room of the Peter White Public Library. Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311
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Tuesdays, June (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fridays, June (5, 12, 26) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two in-person mindfulness meditation programs each week this summer. Sessions will include a combination of talks, seated meditation, and movement practices. All individuals, regardless of previous experience or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend. For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Family Friendly, Adults, Seniors. Carol Magriff shares Part 2 of her presentation and discussion about her 15-day Small Ship Adventure to the British Isles. Part 2 includes Peel on the Isle of Man; Manx Loaghtan sheep farm; Belfast, Ireland, and Oxford, England. You don’t need to have attended Part 1 to enjoy Part 2. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.. Peter White Public Library Peter White Conference Room. This Book Group welcomes readers interested in a variety of contemporary fiction on the first Wednesday of the month at 10 AM. Book discussions will be led by Reference Desk staff. Book selection for June will be KLARA AND THE SUN by Kazuo Ishiguro. To learn about the group’s upcoming book selections, pick up the Books & Banter 2026 reading list and discussion guide at the reference desk. Please call 906-226-4311 or visit pwpl.info with questions.
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PWPL Presents: Director Chat Wednesday, June 3, 2026. 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 5:00-6:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Circulation Lobby. Stop by the Library to chat with Library Director Andrea Ingmire. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026. 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 5:00-6:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Circulation Lobby. Stop by the Library to chat with Library Director Andrea Ingmire. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.
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Wednesday, June 3rd in Marquette from 6:00-8:00 p.m. upstairs at the Ore Dock Brewing Co. The League of Women Voters of Marquette County hosts its Annual Meeting and social hour Wednesday, June 3rd from 6:00-8:00 p.m. upstairs at the Ore Dock Brewing Co., 114 W. Spring St. in Marquette. The business meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by the announcing award recipients. At 7:15 p.m., pizza, sweets & social time. Meet LWV members and learn more about League activities and volunteer opportunities. Enjoy food, music, & door prizes. Community members are invited to attend. The League of Women Voters is |
8 events,Eagle Mine will host a series of community forums throughout Marquette County to provide updates on its operations and engage directly with local residents. The forums are designed to create an open, two-way dialogue between Eagle Mine and the community. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the current status of Eagle Mine, receive updates on recent activities, and ask questions directly to members of the Eagle Mine team. Forums will be held: Monday, June 1, 5:30 p.m. Powell Township Hall 101 Bensinger St. Big Bay, MI Thursday, June 4, 12:00 p.m. Michigamme Township Eagle Mine will host a series of community forums throughout Marquette County to provide updates on its operations and engage directly with local residents. The forums are designed to create an open, two-way dialogue between Eagle Mine and the community. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the current status of Eagle Mine, receive updates on recent activities, and ask questions directly to members of the Eagle Mine team. Forums will be held: Monday, June 1, 5:30 p.m. Powell Township Hall 101 Bensinger St. Big Bay, MI Thursday, June 4, 12:00 p.m. Michigamme Township |
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Tuesdays, June (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fridays, June (5, 12, 26) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two in-person mindfulness meditation programs each week this summer. Sessions will include a combination of talks, seated meditation, and movement practices. All individuals, regardless of previous experience or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend. For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.
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Friday, June 5th, 7:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. The Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum Join us for the coziest night out! The Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum is throwing a pajama party! Friday, June 5th, 7:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Wear your comfiest PJs and join us for games, music, drinks, and snacks. *Must be 21 plus to attend. Tickets available online and at the door. https://upchildrensmuseum.org/shop/Tickets-c192286491 |
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Saturday Morning Farmers Market Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm
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Saturday, June 6, 2026. Show 1: 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Show 2: 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room and Youth Services Room. Summer Reading 2026 “Unearth A Story” kicks off with a truly special show from the Bright Star Theatre – Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show! Kids will get to take an unforgettable field trip through time during this action-packed adventure featuring life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets that will stomp, roar and charm their way into every heart. The show is best for kids PreK-5 th grade; kids of all ages are welcome.
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Saturday, June 6, 2026. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Lower-Level Lobby. Register online for Teens Read! Summer Reading program and stop by to pick a prize and grab your Teens Read! Card. If you miss kickoff, teens can register online for summer reading at any time, then stop by the Teen Zone desk to grab a reading log. For youth entering grades 6-12. No admission charge. For more information or to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email apierce@pwpl.info or visit pwpl.info.
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Saturday, June 6, 2026. 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room. Join mindfulness meditation and yoga teachers as we discuss various topics related to mindful living. Each month, teachers will present a topic that addresses the different dimensions where we can practice mindfulness and presence. The intent is for us to cultivate mindfulness, care, and well-being individually and in our love, business, and social relationships. These are drop-in sessions, although committing to a full year is a way to build a consistent mindfulness practice. For more information and to check on the status of
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Saturday, June 6, 2026. Show 1: 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Show 2: 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room and Youth Services Room. Summer Reading 2026 “Unearth A Story” kicks off with a truly special show from the Bright Star Theatre – Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show! Kids will get to take an unforgettable field trip through time during this action-packed adventure featuring life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets that will stomp, roar and charm their way into every heart. The show is best for kids PreK-5 th grade; kids of all ages are welcome. |
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Monday, June 8, 2026. 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. Bring your dinner, sit down, and enjoy this Oscar-winning Best Picture in celebration of Pride Month and Juneteenth. A young, African American man, struggling with his identity and sexuality, comes of age in this compelling drama. Rated R. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
12 events,The Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library (ICPL) is excited to announce that their annual Summer Reading Program is set to begin on June 9th! This year’s summer reading theme is “Unearth A Story.” ICPL’s Summer Reading Program is open to all ages—babies through adults are welcome to participate in the fun! Individuals can pre-register for the challenge online by downloading the Beanstack app or visiting ishpeminglibrary.beanstack.org. Participants are entered for prizes by logging their reading, writing reviews, and attending library programs. This year we are having an entire week dedicated to our Summer Reading Kick-Off! Between Tuesday, June 9th and Saturday,
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Tuesdays June (9, 16, 23, 30), 2026. 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Ohio St. (Williams) Park. Families and youth, join us outdoors for Park Storytime! Books, songs, action songs, bubbles & parachute play, and more! Rain Location-Peter White Public Library Community Room. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
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Tuesday, June (2,9,16,23), 2026 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Local History Research Room, Peter White Public Library. Need help with the settings on your phone or iPad? Want to download travel apps before you leave town? Need help utilizing the library’s Memory Lab or navigating Libby? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want, with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and teach coach, Tuesday mornings from 10 AM – 3 PM during June, July and August in the Local History Research Room of the Peter White Public Library. Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311
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Tuesdays & Thursdays June (9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30), 2026. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Lower Level Lobby. PWPL is once again partnering with Feeding America West Michigan in the Gather2Grow summer meals program and will serve as a pickup site for shelf stable meals. Available at no cost to all youth (18 and under) and disabled adults up to age 26. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room. Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is open to all. Meeting agenda and background materials are available on the library’s website: pwpl.info. For more information call 906-226-4303.
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Tuesdays, June (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fridays, June (5, 12, 26) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two in-person mindfulness meditation programs each week this summer. Sessions will include a combination of talks, seated meditation, and movement practices. All individuals, regardless of previous experience or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend. For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303. |
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Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will hold her next community office hours on Wednesday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Shiras Room, on the top level of Peter White Public Library (Front Street side). The meeting is intended to provide an informal opportunity to discuss issues within the community, and to give citizens the opportunity for direct dialogue with City staff about interests and concerns.
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The first market of the Downtown Marquette Wednesday Night Farmers Market 2026 season is Wednesday, June 10, from 5 PM – 8 PM on the 100 block of W. Washington St. The Wednesday Evening Farmers Market is shutting down the 100 block of W. Washington St. in Downtown Marquette to bring the festive summer experience to the market and to the downtown every Wednesday this summer season. The Street closes at 3 pm and opens again at 9 pm. There will be no parking on the street during the closure. Businesses that line the 100 block will be open during Wednesday, June 10, 6:30 p.m. Meet at and return to the Marquette Regional History Center Where we’ll go on this tour is a “mystery,” but it’s a short walk to the one place in Marquette where you can see more history than in any other. Plus, we’ll have fun bonus facts on the way there and the way back! Meet at and return to the MRHC. $5 suggested donation. For more info visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.
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Wednesdays, June (10, 17, 24), 2026, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps. Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Dust off your lawn chairs and unpack your picnic blankets–Concert on the Steps is back! This summer, enjoy an all-star lineup of incredible performances right on the library historical steps. Concerts run 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Front Street Steps. Inclement weather location is the Community Room. Visit pwpl.info for the updated weather location! Wednesday, June 10: Troy Graham Wednesday, June 17: Chris Valenti Wednesday, June 24: The Make-Believe Spurs |
11 events,2026 Ironworkers Local 8 Apprenticeship Competition Thursday, June 11 from 9:45 am to 4:30 pm Friday, June 12 from 7 am to 1 pm Ironworkers Local 8 Training Center, 1030 M-28 E, Harvey, MI 49855 Contact Jen Eyer, jeneyer@gmail.com, 734-846-1566 Thursday, June 11 9:45 am – 11:45 am Red – Weld/Burn White – Layout and Rigging Blue – Arch/Orn (beam cutting and rebar side competitions) 11:45 am – 12:30pm Lunch 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm White – Weld/Burn Blue – Layout and rigging Red – Arch/Orn (beam cutting and rebar side competitions) 2:30 pm – 4:30
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10:00am and continue while supplies last or until 11:30am Thursday, June 11 Silver Creek Church, 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Distribution will take place at Silver Creek Church, 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey, on Thursday, June 11. Food distribution will begin at 10:00am and continue while supplies last or until 11:30am. Food will be available for approximately 600 families. This will be a drive-thru event with directions given by parking lot attendants. Guests are asked to remain in
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Tuesdays & Thursdays June (9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30), 2026. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Lower Level Lobby. PWPL is once again partnering with Feeding America West Michigan in the Gather2Grow summer meals program and will serve as a pickup site for shelf stable meals. Available at no cost to all youth (18 and under) and disabled adults up to age 26. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
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Thursday, June 11, 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Huron Mountain Club Gallery and Deo Gallery. Teens, Adults, Seniors. Join us for two artist receptions in one night! Speak with the artists about their work and exhibits on display. Huron Mountain Club Gallery – 80 Years Of Fiber Arts In Marquette by Yarnwinders Fiber Guild Deo Gallery – Inspirations From Nature, Two Visions by Monica Zender & Marvin Zender
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Thursday, June 11, 2026, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Join local poets, writers, and poetry enthusiasts for an evening of poetry. Starting at 6:30 p.m., participants gather to workshop their current work, followed by an Open Mic at 7:15 p.m. New and experienced poets are welcome for either or both events. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
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Tuesdays, June (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fridays, June (5, 12, 26) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two in-person mindfulness meditation programs each week this summer. Sessions will include a combination of talks, seated meditation, and movement practices. All individuals, regardless of previous experience or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend. For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.
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Friday, June 12, 2026. 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors. In honor of the anniversary of D-Day, PWPL screens this powerful documentary about a young woman who joins eight D-Day veterans on a road trip to retrace their steps from World War II, confronting 70 years of lingering trauma. Not Rated. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
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Saturday Morning Farmers Market Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm
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LTL Park Ribbon Cutting Press Release June 13th 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m Little Trout Lake Park
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Dates: June 13, 2026 1:00 PM to 10:30 PM 200 North Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette, MI 49855 The Annual U.P. Pride Festival is coming to the shores of Lake Superior at Mattson Lower Harbor Park! A day of friends and family coming together in love and friendship, to show how far LGBTQ+ rights have come, and how in places there’s still work to be done. The day will include a wide variety of entertainment including the annual drag show. Also available will be a wide variety of vendors, food, beer & wine, as well as a variety of LGBTQ+ resources to |
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The Iron Ore Heritage Recreation Authority (IOHRA) has been notified that the Negaunee Township Fire/Search & Rescue Department will conduct a training exercise on the Iron Ore Heritage Trail from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15. The training will take place along the trail segment between the County Road 492/M-35 intersection and the Kalkaska Drive entrance to the Smith Construction quarry. The exercise will simulate the rescue and extraction of an injured trail user from a remote section of the Iron Ore Heritage Trail. As part of the department’s annual training program, the exercise is designed to
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Monday, June 15, 2026. 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Join Donn as he shares the mountains and people he met during recent travels throughout Northern Pakistan. Donn went on a month-long adventure riding a motorcycle and experiencing some of the tallest mountains in the world. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
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Tuesdays June (9, 16, 23, 30), 2026. 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Ohio St. (Williams) Park. Families and youth, join us outdoors for Park Storytime! Books, songs, action songs, bubbles & parachute play, and more! Rain Location-Peter White Public Library Community Room. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
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Tuesday, June (2,9,16,23), 2026 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Local History Research Room, Peter White Public Library. Need help with the settings on your phone or iPad? Want to download travel apps before you leave town? Need help utilizing the library’s Memory Lab or navigating Libby? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want, with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and teach coach, Tuesday mornings from 10 AM – 3 PM during June, July and August in the Local History Research Room of the Peter White Public Library. Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311
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Tuesdays & Thursdays June (9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30), 2026. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Lower Level Lobby. PWPL is once again partnering with Feeding America West Michigan in the Gather2Grow summer meals program and will serve as a pickup site for shelf stable meals. Available at no cost to all youth (18 and under) and disabled adults up to age 26. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 pm. Peter White Public Library, Community Room. Join us as we create one-of-a-kind painting and Behennaed will be on site for henna art. Please note that henna can last for up to 3 weeks. Registration is required. Please only register for 1 session. For youth entering grades 6-12. No admission charge. For more information or to check the status of this program, call 226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info, visit pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook. Special Meeting 6.16.26 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. Marquette County Courthouse
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Tuesdays, June (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fridays, June (5, 12, 26) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two in-person mindfulness meditation programs each week this summer. Sessions will include a combination of talks, seated meditation, and movement practices. All individuals, regardless of previous experience or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend. For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303. 1 Agenda (3) 3.1 May 19 Minutes AMENDED 3.2 June 2 Minutes |
8 events,June 17 – August 19, 2026 Opening Reception: Wednesday, June 17, 7-8:30pm The Folk School at Midsummer exhibit in the Finlandia Gallery at Finlandia Foundation’s Finnish American Heritage Center opens on Wednesday, June 17. A reception will begin at 7 p.m. that evening and takes place in conjunction with the opening of an archival exhibit featuring the works of painter Akseli Gallen-Kallela that are part of the Heritage Center’s archive collection. “It has become an annual tradition to celebrate midsummer with work from our Folk School, but what visitors see in the exhibit really changes in beautiful ways from year
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, Community Room. We have partnered with Iron Golem Games to bring Dungeon and Dragons to the PWPL. Jordan, from Iron Golem Games, and local DM’s will lead groups of teens on an epic quest with this role-playing game. For students entering grades 6-12. Registration is required, no admission charge. For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226- 4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info or visit pwpl.info.
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Wednesdays, June (10, 17, 24), 2026, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps. Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Dust off your lawn chairs and unpack your picnic blankets–Concert on the Steps is back! This summer, enjoy an all-star lineup of incredible performances right on the library historical steps. Concerts run 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Front Street Steps. Inclement weather location is the Community Room. Visit pwpl.info for the updated weather location! Wednesday, June 10: Troy Graham Wednesday, June 17: Chris Valenti Wednesday, June 24: The Make-Believe Spurs |
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Thursdays June (18, 25), 2026. 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. 1901 Longyear Ave Playground. Families and youth, join us outdoors for Park Storytime! Books, songs, action songs, bubbles & parachute play, and more! Rain Location-Lake Superior Village Family and Youth Center. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
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Tuesdays & Thursdays June (9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30), 2026. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Lower Level Lobby. PWPL is once again partnering with Feeding America West Michigan in the Gather2Grow summer meals program and will serve as a pickup site for shelf stable meals. Available at no cost to all youth (18 and under) and disabled adults up to age 26. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
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Thursday, June 18, 2026. 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Families with children of all ages are invited to this special Bergonzi String Trio Family Concert! Throughout the concert, members of the trio will explain different parts of the music, talk about the different instruments and more. Family friendly, youth of all ages welcome. Youth under the age of 8 must have an adult present in the program. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
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Thursday, June 18, 2026. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. Join PWPL in celebrating the release of Marquette Art Awards 2022 Writer of the Year B. G. Bradley’s latest books: North Words (a poetry collection) and Shadows of the North (a U.P. noir thriller). Poetry, prose, and popcorn! Oh, my! No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
8 events,Dates: June 19, 2026 – June 20, 2026 150 West Johnson Lake Road, Gwinn, MI 49841 Each year, on Father’s Day weekend, the Great Lakes Rodeo creates a weekend of fun and excitement for the entire family. Head over to the rodeo grounds in Gwinn for barrel racing, vendors, riding competitions, parade and more! The Great Lakes Rodeo is sure to have something for you. There will be plenty of vendors and beverage tents, so please no carry-ins allowed. For more information, competitor information, and ways to get involved, link with Great Lakes Rodeo today! Friday, June 19, 2026 6:00 June 19 through Sept. 4. DeVos Art Museum Northern Michigan University’s DeVos Art Museum will host “North of the 45th,” an annual juried exhibition featuring artists living in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota locations north of the 45th parallel, which is known as the halfway point between the equator and north pole. The show opens June 19 and will be on display through Sept. 4. The 2026 jurors are: Shane McAdams, an artist, writer, curator and educator from Cedarburg, Wis.; and Shane Walsh, a painter and teacher who splits his time between studios in Milwaukee and New York City. Both are June 19–20, 2026 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Habitat build sites located on Van Epps and Fairbanks in Harvey Marquette County Habitat for Humanity (MCHFH) is proud to host its First Annual Pride Build on June 19–20, 2026, inviting volunteers from across the community to come together in support of affordable housing, inclusion, and equitable access to safe housing. The two-day volunteer event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day at Habitat build sites located on Van Epps and Fairbanks in Harvey, Michigan. Pride Build celebrates community, service, and the belief that everyone deserves a safe, |
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What: Life Walk Where: Lower Harbor Park, Marquette When: Saturday June 20 10am-2pm Details: Fundraiser for the Care Clinic The annual Life Walk is a fundraiser for the Care Clinic. It engages churches and individuals in taking pledges and then walking to support our work of supporting families. You can register at www.careclinicmqt.org click on Partner with Us, select Events. You can also call the Care Clinic at 906.228.2273 to sign up. There will be a hot dog cookout following the walk. Sponsors: Chickadee’s Store Chesla & Associates Closner Construction MACASU Inc. Mission One Exterminating Yardbuilders Care Clinic exists to FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Tour Da Lake 2026 Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026 Location: AJ’s Lodge and Oven, Bergland, Michigan Check-In Opens: 10:00 a.m. EST Ride Begins: 12:00 p.m. EST
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Ishpeming, MI – Partridge Creek Farm (PCF) is calling on their community to join them at the Ishpeming Middle School Garden located at 402 Cleveland Ave Ishpeming MI on Saturday June 20th,10AM-4PM, to roll up their sleeves and join a volunteer day. No registration is required, and volunteers are welcome to come and go as needed throughout the volunteer day. All ages are welcome to join this volunteer event, PCF asks that volunteers under 16 years of age be accompanied by an adult. Be sure to dress for the weather, bring a pair of work gloves, sunscreen, and a |
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Monday June 22, 2026. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Families with youth of all ages, drop in to paint dinosaurs both GREAT and SMALL with unconventional tools! There will be limited painting shirts provided, it is recommended that participants wear clothes that can get messy. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
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Monday, June 22, 2026. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Peter White Public Library Dandelion Cottage Room. Adults, Seniors. Join Marty for an in-person, in-depth discussion of Upper Michigan Today’s All Booked Up book of the month. Come with your questions, insights, and observations. This month’s book: This month’s book: On Witness and Respair: Essays by Jesymn Ward. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. Marquette County Habitat for Humanity (MCHFH) invites community members, partners, volunteers, and local leaders to attend a groundbreaking celebrating the start of a new affordable housing development at McClellan Meadows. The groundbreaking will take place on Monday, June 22, at 10:00 a.m. at the McClellan Meadows development site, located on North McClellan Avenue between Wright Street and West Fair Avenue. The project marks an important step forward in addressing the growing need for affordable homeownership opportunities in Marquette County. The McClellan Meadows development will include seven new single-family homes that will provide safe and affordable housing for local families. Since
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Monday June 22, 2026. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Families with youth of all ages, drop in to paint dinosaurs both GREAT and SMALL with unconventional tools! There will be limited painting shirts provided, it is recommended that participants wear clothes that can get messy. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
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Monday, June 22, 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. In this new programming series, seasoned published authors of various genres lead participants through writing exercises and workshops to hone their writerly talents. June’s Writer: Selah Tay-Song. A fiction/non-fiction writer, Tay-Song will guide writers in balancing interior writing (thoughts, feelings, exposition) with exterior details (sensory description and action) in your narrative prose. Space is limited to 15 participants, so register early. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
13 events,The Miners Falls Trail within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will be temporarily closed to all visitors from Tuesday, June 23 until Thursday, June 25. Contractors will be conducting soil boring near the upper and lower viewing platforms to inform design plans for a new stair structure, anticipated to be installed in 2027. This temporary closure will not affect access to Miners Castle or Miners Beach. For current park alerts and closure updates, visit: www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/conditions.htm Additional information regarding Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore can be found at www.nps.gov/piro or on Facebook @PicturedRocksNL and Instagram @picturedrocksnps. All Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore news releases
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Tuesdays June (9, 16, 23, 30), 2026. 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Ohio St. (Williams) Park. Families and youth, join us outdoors for Park Storytime! Books, songs, action songs, bubbles & parachute play, and more! Rain Location-Peter White Public Library Community Room. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
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Tuesday, June (2,9,16,23), 2026 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Local History Research Room, Peter White Public Library. Need help with the settings on your phone or iPad? Want to download travel apps before you leave town? Need help utilizing the library’s Memory Lab or navigating Libby? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want, with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and teach coach, Tuesday mornings from 10 AM – 3 PM during June, July and August in the Local History Research Room of the Peter White Public Library. Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311
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Tuesdays & Thursdays June (9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30), 2026. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Lower Level Lobby. PWPL is once again partnering with Feeding America West Michigan in the Gather2Grow summer meals program and will serve as a pickup site for shelf stable meals. Available at no cost to all youth (18 and under) and disabled adults up to age 26. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026. 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Join Cardboard Artist Amber Dohrenwend as we create masks with cardboard. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. For youth entering grades 6-12. No admission charge. For more information or to check the status of this program, call (906) 226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
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Tuesdays, June (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fridays, June (5, 12, 26) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two in-person mindfulness meditation programs each week this summer. Sessions will include a combination of talks, seated meditation, and movement practices. All individuals, regardless of previous experience or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend. For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. In honor of art historian Ellen Longsworth and in partnership with Zero Degrees Gallery, artist Joseph Graci will trace his creative arc from childhood tree forts assembled from construction-site scraps to a career as a professional wood sculptor. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. WLUC TV 6 Studios. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Join Upper Michigan Today’s John Redfield, along with PWPL staff, for an on-air, in-person book discussion. This month’s book: On Witness and Respair: Essays by: Jesmyn Ward. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
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Partridge Creek Farm (PCF) is thrilled to announce the 2026 opening day of their Farm Stand on Wednesday June 24, 4:30PM-6:30PM, as well as their first FREE Skill Share of the season on Wednesday June 24th. PCF invites community members of all ages to participate, learn, and connect with local agriculture. From Farm Tours to Farm Stand shopping and engaging Skill Shares, there’s something for all ages this summer! All activities will be taking place at the Partridge Creek Community Farm located at 550 Cleveland Ave. in downtown Ishpeming, MI. Shop Fresh Produce at the Partridge Creek Community Farm This The regular monthly meeting of the Marquette County Board of Health will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 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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Wednesdays, June (10, 17, 24), 2026, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps. Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Dust off your lawn chairs and unpack your picnic blankets–Concert on the Steps is back! This summer, enjoy an all-star lineup of incredible performances right on the library historical steps. Concerts run 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Front Street Steps. Inclement weather location is the Community Room. Visit pwpl.info for the updated weather location! Wednesday, June 10: Troy Graham Wednesday, June 17: Chris Valenti Wednesday, June 24: The Make-Believe Spurs |
12 events,Coming up Saturday, September 12 in Marquette, Michigan Tickets went on sale Thursday, June 25 at 10am (at MiBeer.com) for the 17th Annual U.P. Fall Beer Festival hosted by the Michigan Brewers Guild on Saturday, September 12 along the Lake Superior shoreline in Marquette’s Mattson Lower Harbor Park. General Admission is 1-6pm, with the gates opening at Noon for Enthusiast Members. Tickets are $55 per person in advance ($65 the day of). Those wanting a VIP experience can purchase tickets which allow for an extra hour of beer sampling-those tickets are $75 in advance or $85 the day
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Thursdays June (18, 25), 2026. 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. 1901 Longyear Ave Playground. Families and youth, join us outdoors for Park Storytime! Books, songs, action songs, bubbles & parachute play, and more! Rain Location-Lake Superior Village Family and Youth Center. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
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Thursday June 25 (10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.) & Friday June 26 (10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.), 2026. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Youth registered for Summer Reading, and who have been tracking their reading, stop by anytime during Book Fair hours to choose your first free book of the summer! Remember your reading log. If you haven’t registered for summer reading yet, stop by the Youth Services desk and get your kids signed up! Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the |
13 events,The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District in conjunction with the City of Sault Ste. Marie, the Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Lake Superior State University Center for Freshwater Research and Education, Hospice of the Eastern Upper Peninsula, and Superior Health Systems are hosting open house events for the 2026 Soo Locks Engineers Day on June 26. “Visitors will not be able to cross the locks this year due to increased construction activity and evolving security protocols,” said LeighAnn Ryckeghem, Soo Project Office Operations Manager. “There will be a variety of unique exhibits in the Dates: June 26, 2026 – June 28, 2026 South Trailhead, 2375 M-553, Marquette Mountain Resort, 4501 M-553, Marquette, MI 49855 A fun weekend for all non-motorized trail users; featuring mountain bike races, trail running races, and socials. Whether you bike, run, or hike; come out, have a good time, and help raise funds for your community trails. All proceeds from this event go to the NTN Singletrack trail building. This year Marquette Trails Fest will feature events for all ages! There will be downhill mountain bike races, enduro races, dual slalom, cross country mountain bike races, criterium races, Twin Peaks Presque Isle Park Pavilion, 3 Peter White Drive , Provisions, 401 South Lakeshore Blvd , Marquette, MI 49855 Dates: June 26, 2026 – June 28, 2026 The Fresh Coast Plein Air Festival brings artists out of the studio to paint along the shoreline, streets, and beautiful landscapes of Marquette. Members of the public have the opportunity to enter the competition or observe the paintings in progress and to speak with and interact with working artists. Fresh Coast Plein Air Schedule: The Schedule is still in the works, but be sure to save the date for the weekend of June 26,
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Thursday June 25 (10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.) & Friday June 26 (10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.), 2026. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Youth registered for Summer Reading, and who have been tracking their reading, stop by anytime during Book Fair hours to choose your first free book of the summer! Remember your reading log. If you haven’t registered for summer reading yet, stop by the Youth Services desk and get your kids signed up! Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the
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Tuesdays, June (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fridays, June (5, 12, 26) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two in-person mindfulness meditation programs each week this summer. Sessions will include a combination of talks, seated meditation, and movement practices. All individuals, regardless of previous experience or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend. For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303. FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. To Be Held In Commissioners Room #231 Purpose: Justin Meyers Gis Foia Appeal Agenda Special Meeting 6.26.26 |
12 events,June 27 – August 22 Miners Memorial Heritage Park 771 E Ayer St. Ironwood, MI 49938 Free event Sponsored by the Gogebic Community College Foundation, in memory of Alex Marciniak. From June 27 through August 22, visitors are invited to wander the 1.2-mile Aurora Loop and discover large-scale installations nestled among towering pines, winding trails, and the rugged beauty of the Northwoods. Created by artists from across the region, this year’s exhibition reflects Emberlight’s 2026 theme, New Ways to Dream – exploring imagination, transformation, memory, identity, and the power of collective creativity. Alongside this year’s juried
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Saturday Morning Farmers Market Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm Saturday, June 27 at 12:00 pm CDT Miners Memorial Heritage Park 771 E Ayer St. Ironwood, MI 49938 Free event Sponsored by the Gogebic Community College Foundation, in memory of Alex Marciniak. The opening ceremony will feature a special performance by Woodland Sky Native American Dance Company in celebration of the Art For All projects and the Indigenous traditions that helped inspire this year’s student collaboration. We offer complimentary golf cart tours as an accessible way to experience this exhibition. https://emberlight.org/event/art-in-the-park-grand-opening-2026/ |
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Tuesdays June (9, 16, 23, 30), 2026. 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Ohio St. (Williams) Park. Families and youth, join us outdoors for Park Storytime! Books, songs, action songs, bubbles & parachute play, and more! Rain Location-Peter White Public Library Community Room. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
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Tuesdays & Thursdays June (9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30), 2026. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Lower Level Lobby. PWPL is once again partnering with Feeding America West Michigan in the Gather2Grow summer meals program and will serve as a pickup site for shelf stable meals. Available at no cost to all youth (18 and under) and disabled adults up to age 26. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
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Tuesdays, June (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fridays, June (5, 12, 26) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two in-person mindfulness meditation programs each week this summer. Sessions will include a combination of talks, seated meditation, and movement practices. All individuals, regardless of previous experience or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend. For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303. |
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Tuesdays & Thursdays July (2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30), 2026. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Lower Level Lobby. PWPL is once again partnering with Feeding America West Michigan in the Gather2Grow summer meals program and will serve as a pickup site for shelf stable meals. Available at no cost to all youth (18 and under) and disabled adults up to age 26. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
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Thursday, July 2, 2026. 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. Poet Alex Gubbins reads from his recently published collection, Decoding the Hill of Dead Kings, from Wayne State University’s Made in Michigan Series. Gubbins’ poems celebrate and elegize a life lived in two homelands—Michigan and Armenia—transforming sadness and longing into hope and wonder. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
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Tuesdays, July (7, 14, 21, 28) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fridays, July (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation programs. Sessions will include a combination of talks, seated meditation, and movement practices. All individuals, regardless of previous experience or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend. For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303. |
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Saturday Morning Farmers Market Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm July 4, 2026 11:00am Harlow Park The Freedom Monument podiums have been installed at Harlow Park (corner of W Washington St and N 7th St) within the Veterans Memorial Mall. A formal dedication ceremony will take place on July 4, 2026 at 11:00am as a part of the American Legion Post 44 Independence Day event. In addition to their commemorative function, the granite podiums will serve as a platform for ongoing education and civic engagement, offering space for community groups and classrooms. The project was made possible by the Katers family and supported by Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral Home, Sunburst This year’s Marquette July 4th Parade is special since we celebrate our Nation’s 250th Birthday. The theme for the Parade is One Nation Indivisible – 250 Years. Parade start time: 2pm at McClellan and Washington. Attendees should plan to arrive at 1:15 pm or earlier as the nearby streets are closed then. Parade Float Line up time: 1pm. Attached please find the Staging Area Map and Parade Route. To apply for entering a float or car go online to https://bit.ly/KiwanisMQTParadeApplication or our website marquettefourth.com. We still need 10 more volunteer crossing guards to keep children safe. Apply to Brian or |
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