Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Jam 4 Love – March 14
March 11, 2010
Marquette – Northern Michigan University’s Public Relations Student Society of America and Marquette Mountain will hold the Third Annual Ski and Snowboard Competition “Jam 4 Love,” a charity ski and snowboard rail jam on Sunday March 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marquette Mountain.
There will be three divisions for all ages and experience levels. Advanced registration forms can be picked up at Northern Michigan Universitys University Center room 1205. There will also be registration the day of at Marquette Mountain. Registration is $10 for Marquette Mountain season pass holders and $15 for non-season pass holders. All proceeds will be going to Teaching Family Homes.
For more information please contact PRSSAnmu@gmail.com.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Spaghetti Dinner for Jordan Adediran – March 13
March 10, 2010
Sands – A spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Jordan Adediran will be held on Saturday, March 13 from 3 1o 8 p.m. at the Crossroads Restaurant in Sands.
The dinner is to help fund his trip to MSU in Lansing to participate in the All Star Football Game. Dinner is $5 per person and there will be a bake sale as well.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Introductory Tai Chi Chuan Workshop – March 13
March 10, 2010
Marquette – An introductory tai chi chuan workshop will be offered on Saturday, March 13 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Grace United Methodist Church, 927 W. College Avenue, Marquette.
Tai chi is a gentle exercise-based on the movements of animals and metaphor that has proven to enhance the immune system, improve balance, and increase flexibility.
Cost is $25, with proceeds to benefit the Cedar Tree Institute, a nonprofit organization that provides services and initiates projects in the areas of mental health, religion and the environment.
For information, call 228-5494.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – St. Patrick’s Day Auction Adventure – March 13
March 10, 2010
Ishpeming – St. John’s Parish in Ishpeming will host a St. Patrick’s Day Auction Adventure on Saturday March 13 with a social hour beginnning at 5:30 p.m., and dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Entertainment will be provided by Julie and Dave Williams. Tickets cost $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Advance tickets are available at St. John’s Parish office.
Proceeds from the event will assist the survivors of the earthquake in Haiti.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Cookie Booth – March 12-13
March 9, 2010
Negaunee – Brownie Troop 5044 of the Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes Council will have a Cookie Booth at the Negaunee SuperOne, next to the check out lines on Friday, March 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, March 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Each box is $3.50 and all flavors will be available.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Spaghetti Dinner – March 11
March 8, 2010
Marquette – The Marquette American Legion Blues/Reds baseball teams will sponsor their annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Thursday, March 11 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 44, 700 W. Bluff Street in Marquette.
Tickets cost $5; free for children 4 and younger. Tickets may be purchased from any Blues or Reds player or at the door. For more information, call 225-1690.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Charity Texas Hold’em Tournament – March 11
March 8, 2010
Ishpeming – A Texas Hold’em Charity Tournament Benefiting Ishpeming and Negaunee High School Bowling Team will be held on Thursday, March 11 at the Country Lanes and Entertainment Center in Ishpeming.
Registration is at 6 p.m. with the tournament beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Cost is a $30 buy in with 75% pay back. Cash Games will also be played. You must be 18 to play.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Fundraiser Dance – March 6
March 3, 2010
Marquette – The Marquette Senior High School Business Professionals of America Club will sponsor a dance on Saturday, March 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Upfront and Company.
The Jimmy Almen Trio will provide “cool Vegas lounge” style music. Snacks and drinks will be available. Tickets cost $12 per person or $20 per couple.
Proceeds from the event will help the club reduce travel expenses for its trip to the state BPA competition in Grand Rapids. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call Alexandra Kitchen at 360-8707.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Texas Hold’em Charity Tournament – March 4
March 1, 2010
Ishpeming – The Ishpeming Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Texas Hold’em Charity Tournament on Thursday, March 4 at the Country Lanes and Entertainment Center in Ishpeming.
Registration is at 6 p.m. with the tournament beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The cost is $30 buy in 75% pay back. There will also be cash games.
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Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Dress and Clothing Recycle – Feb. 27
February 24, 2010
Eben Junction – A dress and clothing recycle drive will be held on Saturday, February 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the art room of Superior Central High School in Eben Junction.
Clothing may be brought to the high school office or during basketball games. Any dresses in wearable shape, jeans, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, leggings etc. will be accepted in any size. Also accessories such as hats and belts will be accepted.
The Superior Central High School Junior Class is hosting this fundraiser to earn money for the 2010 Prom and Class of 2011.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Soup and Bowl Fundraiser – Feb. 27
February 24, 2010
Crystal Falls – The Crystal Falls Contemporary Center, 200 Superior Avenue,Crystal Falls, will host its annual soup and bowl fundraiser on Saturday, February 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST
Guests may choose a one-of-a-kind bowl and fill it with chili or soup for $15. An empty bowl costs $10, and lunch without a bowl purchase costs $5.
The bowls were made by potters at the center and are dishwasher safe. Many styles and colors will be available. For more information, call 875-4595.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Hockey Fans to Aid Marquette County Humane Society – Feb. 27
February 24, 2010
Marquette – NMU hockey fans will have the chance to help the Marquette County Humane Society on Saturday, February 27 at the Wildcats hockey game at the Berry Events Center.
There will be volunteers at the doors who will accept “wish list” items that can be used at the shelter. Some of those items include:
canned cat food
Frontline flea & tick for dogs and cats
bleach
hand sanitizer
NMU Premium Partner Shares
safe dog toys & of course monetary donations.
Econo slips
Find the complete wish list at www.upaws.org
There will also be a table upstairs at the Berry with information about the shelter and pictures of pets that are available for adoption.
A big thanks goes to Jon and Jenny Webb of Downtown Eye Care, who are sponsoring the game, and giving the Marquette County Humane Societythis opportunity.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Alano Club Rummage Sale – Feb. 27
February 24, 2010
Marquette – The first annual Alano Club rummage sale will be held on Saturday, February 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Alano Club, 1015 N. Third Street, Suite 4 in the Village Shopping Center in Marquette.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Pancake Breakfast – Feb. 27
February 24, 2010
Marquette – The Girls Go Pink Pancake Breakfast fundraiser for the Marquette Junior Hockey Girls Divisions will be held on Saturday, February 27 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Marquette Elks Lodge.
Tickets are $5 for the all you can eat pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice breakfast. Children under 3 eat for free.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Benefit Spaghetti Dinner – Feb. 26
February 23, 2010
Marquette – A benefit spaghetti dinner for Michael Scheiwe will be held on Friday, February 26 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Graveraet Intermediate School, 611 N. Front Street in Marquette.
There will be homemade meat and vegetarian spaghetti sauces, salad, garlic bread and dessert.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children and will be available at the door. Advance tickets are available by calling 225-4302, ext. 108.
A silent auction will be held in the Graveraet gym from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. A 50/50 raffle will be drawn at 7:45 p.m. Open mic, featuring local musicians will be in the gym throughout the event.
Michael Scheiwe, a Graveraet program aide, has been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and has no insurance. All proceeds from this benefit will go toward his medical expenses.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Soup Sale – Order Deadline – Feb. 26
February 23, 2010
Marquette – The Superior Upper Peninsula Chapter of the American Red Cross is sponsoring its annual soup sale fundraiser in conjunction with the Heroes for the American Red Cross fundraiser campaign.
Soups include hearty chili, tomato basil, and turkey and rice, and are prepared by culinary arts students at Northern Michigan University under the direction of Chris Kibit, hospitality management professor.
To order, call 228-3659. Order deadline is Friday, February 26. Pickup will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 17 at First Presbyterian, St. Paul’s Episcopal or St. Peter Cathedral, all in Marquette.
For information on sponsoring a Heroes fundraiser, call 228-3659
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Munising Chapter Ducks Unlimited Banquet – Feb. 25
February 22, 2010
Munising – The 2010 Munising Chapter Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet will be held on Thursday, February 25 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at Sydney’s Restaurant in Munising.
This annual banquet supports Ducks Unlimited which is a non-profit organization dedicated to waterfowl and wetland conservation. The banquet includes dinner, raffles, live auctions, silent auction, and much more.
Tickets are $60 per person or $100 per couple. Contact Ed Kuivanen at 202-0136 or Leonard VanAusdal for ticket information.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Shoes 4 Kids Pancake Breakfast – Feb. 20
February 17, 2010
Hancock – The Finlandia University Physical Therapist Assistant student club will host a “Shoes 4 Kids” pancake breakfast on Sunday, February 20 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Finlandia Hall Cafe in the University’s residence hall.
A bake sale will also be held. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Cost for the breakfast is $5 per person and free for children four and younger.
Those attending who bring a new pair of tennis shoes, size newborn to 13 years, will be entered into a drawing for a great prize. The shoes will be donated locally and to children in Haiti.
For more information, call Geri at 487-7377.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Concert for Darfur – Feb. 20
February 17, 2010
Kingsford – Local organization Screaming for the Silenced will present “Storytellers,” a concert featuring local acoustic and indie music on Sunday, February 20 at 6 p.m. at the Disabled American Veterans Hall in Kingsford.
Performers will include Troy Graham, Seth Waters, Kerry Yost, Zach Lancaster, Mary Mugford and Gratiot Lake Road. Admission is $5.
The event is designed to raise funds and awareness for the Darfur region of Sudan. For information, visit www.myspace.com.screamingforthesilenced.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Benefit for Karvonen Children – Feb. 20
February 17, 2010
Negaunee – A benefit spaghetti dinner for the children of A. J. Karvonen will be held on Saturday, February 20 beginning at 2 p.m. at the Negaunee Eagles Club on Main Street in Negaunee.
There will be a live auction and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets for the dinner are $6 for adults, and $3 for children 10 and under. Proceeds will go to the benefit of Gatlin and Cash Karvonen, whose father A.J. Karvonen died as a result of a tragic motorcycle accident in September 2009.
Monetary donations for the Karvonens can be dropped off at the Negaunee Eagles.
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