138TH ANNUAL ISHPEMING SKI CLUB SKI JUMPING TOURNAMENT

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

Hancock – Nature Prayer Service

Chapel of St. Matthew 532 Franklin Street, Hancock, Michigan

Nature Prayer Service Sunday, January 19 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew Sunday, February 16 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew Sunday, March 16 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew * The Chapel of St. Matthew is in Hancock, MI on the former campus of Finlandia University. The Nature Prayer Services are opportunities to connect with God, nature, and each other in a relaxed setting. Each service has a leader who will guide the service with prayers, readings, and reflection. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

Hancock – UP Wild in the Keweenaw

Chapel of St. Matthew 532 Franklin Street, Hancock, Michigan

UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event. Nature Prayer Service Sunday, January 19 at 3:00 pm, Chapel of St. Matthew * The Chapel of St. Matthew is in Hancock, MI on the former campus of Finlandia University. The Nature Prayer Services are opportunities to connect with God, nature, and each other in a relaxed setting. Each service has a leader who will guide the service with prayers, readings, and reflection. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.  

Hancock – Let’s Eat Community Meal

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1000 W. Quincy Street, Hancock, MI

Lets Eat Community Meal on January 19 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock ( 4 to 5:30 pm)   Tell all your friends and neighbors about it if you get a chance.  Meals will be served inside and take outs are also available.

Hancock – Let’s Eat Free Meal

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1000 W. Quincy Street, Hancock, MI

Let’s Eat Community Meal – THE MEAL IS FREE   Sunday, January 19th, from 4p – 5:30pm at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock   Please do your friends and neighbors a favor by telling them about it.

Dungeons and Dragons @ PWPL  

Dungeons and Dragons @ PWPL  Tuesday, January 21, 2025. 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room. We have partnered up 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 in 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 www.pwpl.info.

PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting 

PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting  Tuesday, January 21, 2025. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, Shiras Room. Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is open to all.  Meeting agenda, materials, and remote attendance link are available on the library’s website: www.pwpl.info.

Words & Music for Hope 

Words & Music for Hope  Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors, Teens, Family Friendly.  Even in the darkest of times, there is hope.  Join local poets and musicians for an evening of poems and songs to inspire hope and joy.  Scheduled readers and performers include:  Brian Wallen, Dylan Trost, Troy Graham, Beverly Matherne, Marty Achatz, Cloverland, Josh Brindle, and many more.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 906-226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit www.pwpl.info.

Mind & Body with the Marquette Alzheimer’s Association 

Mind & Body with the Marquette Alzheimer’s Association  Wednesday, January 22, 2025.  6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.  Adults, Seniors, Teens.  In this new monthly series, a representative of the Alzheimer’s Association presents programs on aging, dementia, and health.  Discover helpful information for caregivers and their loved ones dealing with mind/body issues.  This month’s topic: New Advancements in Alzheimer’s Research.  For more information, contact Marty at 906-226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit www.pwpl.info for more information.

Houghton – Sowing 101

Nara Chalet and Interpretive Center 501 Nara Loop, Houghton, MI

 For 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23   Winter Sowing 101   Keweenaw Wild Ones invites everyone to Winter Sowing 101, to be held at the Nara Chalet and Interpretive Center in Houghton. The workshop is family friendly and includes everything you need to make your own mini-greenhouse and start growing native plants. Learn more and register at keweenaw.wildones.org.