Covington and Surrounding Area Kids Events Meeting February 1st, 2025 @ 10:00 am at the Covington Multipurpose Building This meeting will help set the foundation for future child events in the community! If you’d like to volunteer, and have a voice in new events please come! If you have any questions please reach out to Amber Delene (906)j 235-4416 There will be snacks
The Emil Aho Memorial Ice Rink in Ahmeek, commonly known as the Ahmeek Ice Rink, has been a community recreational gathering place for nearly 40 years. The rink will host a Grand Opening Ceremony to celebrate the installation of its new boards, a project made possible by the successful fundraising campaign, “Outdoor Recreation for All – Build the Boards Project.” The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially unveil the newly revitalized rink. The event will take place on Friday, February 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Ahmeek Ice Rink on School Street in Ahmeek, MI.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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
Blood Drive L’Anse Methodist Church 304 N. Main St. Friday, January 24th 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Please donate the gift of life!
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