Former ACLU President Addresses Free Speech in Higher Education at NMU

  Nadine Strossen, past president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), will present “Free Speech and the Crisis of Higher Education: a Conversation with Nadine Strossen” at Northern Michigan University. The event is scheduled from 1-2:40 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in 1320 John X. Jamrich Hall. A leader at the forefront of constitutional law and civil liberties for decades, Strossen has testified before Congress on multiple occasions and addressed diverse audiences around the world through media commentary and presentations at more than 500 universities. She was quoted most recently in an Oct. 23 New York Times story related to free speech titled

Marquette County Habitat for Humanity “Raise Roof”

Marquette County Habitat for Humanity is pleased to be hosting a “Raise the Roof” 2-day event, November 22nd and November 23rd, 2024. MCHFH builds housing in Marquette County, filling an incredible gap in affordable homeownership in the local community. Give thanks in 2024 through volunteering and making a difference. Come join Habitat to help support a future local family by contributing to the construction of simple, decent, affordable housing being built in Ely Township. Lunches will be provided. Sign up on YoopersUnited.com at: https://www.yoopersunited.com/event/detail/?event_id=105662.

Marquette – Learning to Walk Together Traditional Powwow

Northern Center Grand Ballroom, NMU Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michgian

Learning to Walk Together Traditional Powwow   Saturday, November 23, 2024 Northern Center Grand Ballroom, Marquette   Open to the public, everyone is welcome! No alcohol, drugs, politics or pets   Grand Entries at 1pm & 7pm EST Feast at 5pm EST   Host Drum:  Four Thunders Local Host Drum:  Teal Lake Singers Invited Drums:  Loonsfoot Travelers Frog Hills Arena Director:  Tyler Bouschor Head Female Dancer:  Chelsea Freele Head Male Dancer:  Jamie Brotherton MC:  Keith Smith Head Veteran:  Steve Perry Fire Keeper:  Dylan Friisvall    

Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly will be hosting their annual Thanksgiving Dinner Parties on Thanksgiving Day at 1pm at multiple sites throughout five counties.   They invite people age 60 and older who will be alone on the holiday to attend. Admission is free.   Volunteers are needed to help prepare the meal, package meals, setup the dining hall, serve, cleanup, and celebrate the holiday with their elderly neighbors.   To reserve a seat at the table, please call 906-482-6944. To volunteer, call or go online to sign up at register.littlebrothers.org   DINE-IN MEAL SITES: Church of the