Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Marquette Marathon and Half Marathon – Sept. 4
September 1, 2010
Marquette – The inaugural Ringside Fitness Marquette Marathon and Half Marathon will be held Saturday, September 4 at the Presque Isle pavilion. The half marathon will begin at 7:15 a.m., with the full marathon at 7:30 a.m.
Event proceeds will benefit the Marquette Senior High School Booster Club. For information or to register, visit www.marquettemarathon.com.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Promising Futures Golf Outing Registration Deadline – Aug. 31
August 28, 2010
Marquette – The first annual Wild Rover Irish Pub Golf Outing, benefiting Promising Future Partnerships, will be held on Sunday, September 12 beginning with a shotgun start at noon at Greywalls Golf Course in Marquette.
Registration fee is $100 per golfer, $400 per team and includes greens fees, shared cart, food stations along the course, and heavy appetizers after golf.
Registration deadline is August 31. To register, email Linda Lassing at linda.peter.lassing@gmail.com or send your registration to Linda Lassing, 2005 Jenny Lane, Marquette, MI 49855. For more information, call Chris Zenti at 458-9090 or Linda Lassing at 360-8748.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Pie Social – Aug. 29
August 26, 2010
Negaunee – The Peninsula Arts Appreciation Council will sponsor a pie social on Sunday, August 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Carp River Gardens, 73 Heritage Drive, Negaunee.
The social will include tours, homemade pie and coffee or tea, live music, a silent auction and a door prize drawing. Tickets cost $5, with pie and a beverage served for $3. In the event of rain, the social will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 30.
Tickets are on sale at the Vista Theater Thrift Shop, 218 Iron St., and the Midtown Bakery, 317 Iron St., both in downtown Negaunee. Proceeds from PAAC Social Events are used to help support the preservation and operation of the Vista Theater.
For more information on this event or how to help support PAAC and the Vista Theater, call 475-7188 or visit vistatheater.org.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Dance Daze – Aug. 29
August 26, 2010
K.I. Sawyer – The South County Fund Committee will sponsor an all ages Dance Daze fundraiser on Sunday, August 29 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Tailwinds Grill and Bar in K.I. Sawyer.
Live music will be provided by the Delta Drifters, and lunch will be available for purchase. Admission is $7, with proceeds to benefit the West Branch Township Playground.
calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Free Barbecue – Aug. 28
August 25, 2010
Christmas – In celebration of one year in business, the White Pine Lodge in Christmas will host a free barbecue on Saturday, August 28 from 3 to 7 p.m.
Prizes will be raffled off to support the Alger County Animal Shelter. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend. For more information, call the White Pine Lodge at 387-1111
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Stuff the Bus – Aug. 28
August 25, 2010
Marquette – ABC and the YMCA “Stuff the Bus” Campaign will be held Saturday, August 28 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Marquette.
Many families cannot afford to buy the school supplies necessary for their children. ABC 10 wants to help. Join the staff of ABC 10 in making a donation to the YMCA of Marquette County “Stuff the Bus” campaign. Drop off new school supplies or you can make a cash donation.
Supplies needed are: backpacks, black and blue pens, No. 2 pencils, pencil boxes, pencil sharpeners – w/covers, notebooks, jumbo book covers, white glue sticks, crayons (24 count), scissors (all ages), erasers, rulers, folders – 2 pocket, colored markers – thin/wide, highlighters, composition books, protractors/compasses, water colors sketch pads, 3×5 index cards, personal hygiene items, etc. School nurses also request clothing items for younger children such as socks, underwear, sweat pants and sweat shirts.
For more information, visit http://www.tv5and10.com.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Pancake Breakfast – Aug. 28
August 25, 2010
Hancock – Glad Tidings Assembly of God in Hancock is having a Mission Trip Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast on Saturday August 28 from 7 to 11 a.m. at the American Legion Post 186, 1320 West Quincy Street in Hancock.
Proceeds go to support a Mission Trip to Montana to supply and help repair/prepare/rebuild a church and parsonage in Browning Montana.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Rummage Sale and Silent Auction – Aug. 27-28
August 24, 2010
Hancock – Glad Tidings Assembly of God will offer a rummage sale on Friday August 27 and Saturday, August 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 601 Ingot Street in Hancock.
A silent auction will be held on Saturday with bidding from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Items will be viewable on Friday.
Calendar – Food/Benefits/Fundraisers – Marquette West Rotary Seafood Fest – Aug. 26-28
August 23, 2010
Marquette – The Marquette West Rotary Seafood Fest will be held Thursday, August 26 through Saturday, August 28 at the Ellwood Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette.
The festival will run from 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday. There will be live music throughout the festival. A classic car show is set for Saturday.
In addition, the Rotary Club has partnered with the city of Marquette’s Arts and Culture Division to put on a youth program from noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturday that includes a performance by local singer Adam Whittington.
All proceeds go to local organizations. For more information, visit the website www.marquettewestrotary.org/seafoodfest.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Cancer Benefit – Aug. 21
August 18, 2010
Big Bay – A Cancer Benefit for “Puddy” Katherine Wheelock will be held on Saturday, August 21 from 4 p.m. to ? at the Lumberjack Tavern in Big Bay.
There will be 50/50 drawings, raffles, live music and a terrific meal of chicken and pork roast with all the fixings. A $5 donation will be asked at the door.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – The Walk – Aug. 21
August 18, 2010
Marquette – The Walk, to benefit the Children’s Leukemia Foundation, will be held on Saturday, August 21 in Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette. Registration is at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m.
There will be 3, 4 or 8 mile walks from the Lower Harbor toward Presque Isle. Lunch will be provided by Buffalo Wild Wings. Each walker who raises $100 or more till be eligible to receive an official Walk t-shirt and prizes.
Registration is $20 in advance and $25 on walk day. For more information, go to www.leukemiamichigan.org or call Jen Rose at 265-4008.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Family to Family Resale – Aug. 21
August 18, 2010
Marquette – Child and Family Services of the Upper Peninsula will host a Family to Family resale on Saturday, August 21 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the CFS office at Chippewa Square in Marquette.
Admission to the sale is a suggested $2 donation. Tables are available at a cost of $15 each. Proceeds from the admission and table rental fees will go toward supplies, supervision and other costs associated with CFS Before and After School programs at Marquette elementary schools. The sale will include gently used clothing, toys, books, sports equipment and more.
To reserve a table, or to donate items to the sale, call Bobbi Nease at 228-4050, ext. 112 or e-mail her at bnease@cfsup.org.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Glendi Celebration – Aug. 15
August 12, 2010
Marquette – Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 234 West Ridge, Marquette, will host a “Glendi” (Greek for “celebration”) on Sunday, August 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. in honor of the church’s namesday.
In addition, the ladies of the church will have a Bake Sale from 1-3 pm offering an assortment of Greek pastries for your delight. All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the church.
Tickets are $25 each and includes a dinner of various Greek favorites, salad, dessert and beverages, plus all the friendly fellowship you can enjoy – Greek-style, of course! Dinner will be served from 4:30 pm to 6 pm. Tickets are available until Friday, August 13, at Vango’s Restaurant. I
All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the church. Join the church members to celebrate the church’s 60 years of faithful service to our community.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Redmen Hockey Golf Outing – Aug. 14
August 11, 2010
Marquette – The fifth annual Redmen Hockey 4 Man Scramble Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, August 14 at the Marquette Golf Club.
The event begins with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Featured will be a barbecue dinner and a live auction. Cost is $55 per player for U18 players, $70 for others. Cart and hole sponsorships are available for $100.
To register, e-mail Joe Papin at jpin5@hotmail.com. For sponsorship information, call Kellie Genschaw at 225-1136. For outing information, visit www.redmenhockey.net.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Krispy Kreme Donut Sale – Aug. 14
August 11, 2010
Marquette/Ishpeming – The Westwood High School Football Team will conduct a Krispy Kreme Donut Sale on Saturday, August 14 beginning at 9 a.m. at Holiday Gas Station in Harvey, Westwood Mall in Marquette, Walmart in Marquette, Jubilee Foods in Ishpeming, LaFaro’s in Ishpeming and Koski Korners in Champion.
Donuts are $8 a dozen and all proceeds go to the Westwood High School Football Team.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Walk and Roll – Aug. 14
August 11, 2010
Marquette – Walk and Roll 2010 will be held on Saturday, August 14 beginning at 9 a.m. in Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette.
Walk and Roll is a fundraising event designed to raise awareness about accessible and inclusive community events. Proceeds support the SPAR (single point for Activities and Recreation) programs of Superior Alliance for Independent Living (SAIL).
To register, contact SAIL at 228-5744 or download the registration form by going to http://www.upsail.com/events.php
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Car Wash – Aug. 14
August 11, 2010
Maarquette – Boy Scout Troop 372 will sponsor a car wash fundraiser Saturday, August 14 from noon to 5 p.m. at Family Video in Marquette.
Donations will be accepted.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Tret Fure Concert – Aug. 12
August 9, 2010
Marquette – Tret Fure will perform a concert to support the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk on Thursday, August 12 at 7 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church in Marquette.
Fure’s latest CD is titled: “The Horizon.” CDs will be available for purchase, and Fure will be available to sign copies.
Tickets cost $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Advance tickets are on sale at the Marquette Food Co-op, mBank and the Alzheimer’s Association office. For more information, call 228-3910, or visit www.alz.org/gmc.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Collars for a Cause Adoption Fair – Aug. 11
August 8, 2010
Marquette – The “Collars for a Cause” Pet Adoption Fair will be held on Wednesday, August 11 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Fox Marquette, sponsored by Fox Marquette. Charter Media and the Marquette County Humane Society.
“Collars for a Cause” is an off-site pet adoption fair that helps animals in need of a good home and a loving family find one, and also helps raise money for the Marquette County Humane Society.
Fox Marquette will be paying for 100% of all the basic adoption fees on all animals adopted. There will be pets available at Fox and also at the Humane Society. You must come to Fox to receive your voucher.
All proceeds from the benefit will go to the Marquette County Humane Society. For more information, call 475-6661.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Redmen Discount Cards Available
August 5, 2010
Marquette – Marquette Senior High School students are selling Redmen discount cards to raise money for sports programs.
These are great cards that you can use over and over again as there is no limit. You get great discounts from places like Wendy’s, KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Togo’s, Hudson’s, Domino’s, etc.
Cost is $10.
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