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Marquette – Join the Tasty Reads, a book group for readers who love to cook, for a lunchtime book discussion of “Dinner With Dad: How I Found My Way Back to the Family Table” by Cameron Stracher on Monday, May 21 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Shiras Room of the Peter White Public Library.

Participants are invited enjoy sample recipes from the book and new members are always welcome.

There is no admission charge. For more information visit www.pwpl.info or call the library at 226-4315.

Marquette – Lake Superior Theatre will hold a second set of auditions for “Dandelion Cottage” on Monday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 22 from 6:30 8:30 p.m. both nights in Workshop Rom #1 at the Peter White Public Library.

Be a part of bringing Marquette history to life in this production celebrating the anniversary of the cottage. All ages of men, women, boys and girls are needed. Cold readings are available at the auditions.

Gwinn – The Men’s Auxiliary will sponsor a Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gwinn VFW Post 5670.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under.

Marquette – An informal worship service featuring gospel music and a pie social will be offered on Sunday, May 20 at 6 p.m. in the Social Room of First United Methodist Church, 111 E. Ridge Street, Marquette.

Music will be provided by members of the Sanctuary Choir, Hearts on Fire Praise Team, and special guest, Todd Noordyk on harmonica, ukelele and keyboards.

The event is free, open to all, and part of the monthly “Re-Imagine” series at First UMC. The church is barrier free. For more information, call 225-1344.

Negaunee – The Michigan Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee will host a public open house on Sunday, May 20 from noon to 4 p.m. featuring two performances by White Water at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the museum, 73 Forge Road in Negaunee.

The museum’s open house kicks off a summer-long series of programs and events celebrating the museum’s 25th anniversary. The event is free and light refreshments will be served. Donations are encouraged to support the museum’s education programming.

Ishpeming – Cub Scout Pack 321 will host a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the VFW Post, 310 Bank Street in Ishpeming.

The all-you-can-eat breakfast is $5 for adults, and free for children under six with a paid adult. Proceeds go towards covering costs for the Cub Scouts activities and awards.

Big Bay – The Water Sentinels will be sampling the streams of the Yellow Dog Plains on Sunday, May 20 beginning with participants meeting at 10 a.m. at the Huron Mountain Realty in Big Bay.

Everyone is welcome. Bring a lunch. The group usually gets back to Big Bay about 5 p.m.

For more information, contact Dave Allen at 228-9453.

Marquette – In support of the Model A Ford Club of America’s visit to the city of Marquette, a decorating open house will be held on Saturday, May 19 from noon to 4 p.m. in the Marquette Arts and Culture Center in the lower level of Peter White Library.

Families may decorate a 2-by-2 foot wooden cutout in the shape of a Model A. The cost is $10 per cutout and families may paint as many as they wish. All painting supplies will be provided.

Completed Model A cutouts will be displayed June 15 through 25 on Third Street, in downtown Marquette. For more information, visit www.downtownmarquette.org

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Manistique – 09/26/2011 – Revlon Lipstick may have an extensive array of colors that will compliment womens’ appearances and wardrobes but it can’t compare to the vibrant colors generated by nature that are currently highlighting our fall colors. The law of nature and nature’s God is telling us that another season of growth and development is coming to an end, yet even in the death of a seasonal growth stage, nature is declaring how glorious their growth season has been for this year. the richness of nature’s colors are all around but they won’t last long…take a drive and enjoy the scenery!!!!

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Marquette, MI- August 25, 2011 – Northern Michigan University and over 9,000 students, faculty, and staff are ongoing participants in NMU’s TLC notebook initiative. Registered students at NMU that have paid their tuition are eligible for a notebook computer.  NMU is one of few universities that provide students, faculty, and staff with a laptop computer.

Laptop Distribution at The Superior Dome

Teaching, Learning, and Communication notebook initiative promises each member of this program a new ThinkPad or MacBook every two years.  Art and design majors receive the MacBook computers and is associated with an additional $150 fee persemester.  Along with the current model computer, walk-in, telephone, and e-mail help desk and software support is offered.   Damages are fixed after a $50 deductible is paid and theft is covered with a $500 stolen insurance fee.  Wired, wireless, and dial-in internet network connectivity is pre-configured into each individual laptop.

Computer Distribution is Thursday, August 25 through Friday, August 26 at the Superior Dome on the campus of Northern Michigan University.  For more information visit here.

Fox Negaunee Great Lakes Radio Keys To A Great Summer Contest Giveaway

Ishpeming, Michigan -  July 20, 2011 – Jenny Laurin of Ishpeming took home the  Grand Prix GT in the Fox Negaunee & Great Lakes Radio’s Keys To A Great Summer Giveaway.

For More information and complete gallery, http://wfxd.com/media/5808/fox-negaunee-keys-great-summer-giveaway-jenny-laurin-wins/

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LANSING, Mich.–The Michigan Senate passed measures on Wednesday that would end the unfair practice of double taxation on used boats and vehicles, said co-sponsor Sen. Howard Walker. Senate Bills 126 and 127 would allow consumers to pay sales tax on the price of a new boat or vehicle only after the value of a trade-in [...]

Munising – The Alger County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, May 21 at 4 p.m. in the conference room of the county building, 101 Court Street, Munising. Share and Enjoy:

Munising – The Munising City Commission will meet on Monday, May 21 at 6 p.m. in City Hall. Share and Enjoy:

MUNISING, Mich.  On Saturday, May 19 and May 26, please join a naturalist on a Wildflower and Woodlands Walk at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The program begins each Saturday at 1 p.m. Meet at the Miners Castle Information Center, located six miles north of H-58 at the end of Miners Castle Road. During this leisurely [...]