Central UP Events

Trail Talk: Join us on January 16th! The next general membership meeting of the Marquette Area Chapter of the North Country Trail will be January 16, Thursday, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room (downstairs) at Peter White Public Library. We will be hosting a roundtable discussion with area trail leaders, featuring representatives from RAMBA (Range Area Mountain Bike Association), Iron Ore Heritage Trail, Friends of Harlow Lake, Noquemanon Trail Network, and our own North Country Trail. This will be an informative evening where you can learn about the diverse trail networks in our area, hear from passionate trail advocates

138TH ANNUAL ISHPEMING SKI CLUB SKI JUMPING TOURNAMENT Negaunee, Michigan – Launch into winter action by attending the longest-running, consecutive ski jumping tournament in the country! Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament, held at the UP Nordic Ski Complex, January 17th-19th, 2024. FRIDAY – JANUARY 17, 2025 137th Annual Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament/USA Nordic U.S. Cup: The Tournament weekend kicks off on Friday evening with the 137th Annual Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament/USA Nordic U.S. Cup event on famous Suicide Hill. Watch elite U.S. ski jumpers soar high through the air as you stand by the huge

138TH ANNUAL ISHPEMING SKI CLUB SKI JUMPING TOURNAMENT Negaunee, Michigan – Launch into winter action by attending the longest-running, consecutive ski jumping tournament in the country! Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament, held at the UP Nordic Ski Complex, January 17th-19th, 2024. FRIDAY – JANUARY 17, 2025 137th Annual Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament/USA Nordic U.S. Cup: The Tournament weekend kicks off on Friday evening with the 137th Annual Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament/USA Nordic U.S. Cup event on famous Suicide Hill. Watch elite U.S. ski jumpers soar high through the air as you stand by the huge

The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter is excited to announce Raise the Woof, a comedy night fundraiser to support homeless pets in the community. Taking place on Friday, January 17, 2025, at River Rock Lanes & Banquet Center in Ishpeming, the event promises a night of laughter and fun for a great cause. “We are thrilled to bring the community together for a night of comedy and fundraising to support our mission of providing care and shelter for animals in need,” said Nic Conroy, Fundraising Coordinator for the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter. – Date: Friday, January 17, 2025 –

138TH ANNUAL ISHPEMING SKI CLUB SKI JUMPING TOURNAMENT Negaunee, Michigan – Launch into winter action by attending the longest-running, consecutive ski jumping tournament in the country! Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament, held at the UP Nordic Ski Complex, January 17th-19th, 2024. FRIDAY – JANUARY 17, 2025 137th Annual Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament/USA Nordic U.S. Cup: The Tournament weekend kicks off on Friday evening with the 137th Annual Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament/USA Nordic U.S. Cup event on famous Suicide Hill. Watch elite U.S. ski jumpers soar high through the air as you stand by the huge

138TH ANNUAL ISHPEMING SKI CLUB SKI JUMPING TOURNAMENT Negaunee, Michigan – Launch into winter action by attending the longest-running, consecutive ski jumping tournament in the country! Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament, held at the UP Nordic Ski Complex, January 17th-19th, 2024. FRIDAY – JANUARY 17, 2025 137th Annual Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament/USA Nordic U.S. Cup: The Tournament weekend kicks off on Friday evening with the 137th Annual Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament/USA Nordic U.S. Cup event on famous Suicide Hill. Watch elite U.S. ski jumpers soar high through the air as you stand by the huge

The Marquette Regional History Center presents: Legends & Lore 2 – Even more Legendary! Thursday, January 23, 2025, 7:00 pm at Kaufman Auditorium Jack Deo and Jim Koski will share “Legends and Lore II – Even More Legendary,” more stories of amazing individuals and historical quirks from throughout Marquette County’s 170+ year history. From community-defining moments to the people who built the U.P. to moments that may make you go “I remember that!,” the show will bring to light some forgotten aspects of local history with pictures, facts, and a good deal of laughs. This fundraiser will be held on

Mommaerts and Mahaney Financial Services Noquemanon Ski Marathon presented by Honor Credit Union will be celebrating its 27th Anniversary January 24th-25th. We would like to formally thank our title sponsor Mommaerts and Mahaney for signing a multiple year contract last year and NEW THIS YEAR we would like to welcome Honor Credit Union with a three-year commitment as a major sponsor for the race. Here is a quote from Christy Smith, Marquette Member Center Manager, “On behalf of Honor Credit Union, we are thrilled to be able to support Noquemanon this year. We hope to continue to support long-standing community events such

Marquette Senior High School Eighth Grade Orientation  Class of 2029 Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from 10:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. at Marquette Senior High School. Early dismissal at 10:45 a.m. for MSHS students in 9-12th grades on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. 8th Grade Parent Orientation date is on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00 p.m in the MSHS Little Theater.   Marquette Senior High School students will have an early dismissal on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:45 a.m. to allow the MSHS staff to host Eighth Grade Orientation. Busing will be provided for our 9-12th grade students immediately following our 10:45 a.m. dismissal. Lunch