Calendar – L’Anse Farmer’s Market – Sept. 4
September 1, 2010
L’Anse – A farmer’s market will be offered on Saturday, September 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the L’Anse Waterfront Park in downtown L’Anse.
The market will offer seasonal fruits and vegetables, herbs, shrubs and flowering plants, farm fresh eggs, bakery, crafts and flea market items.
The market will be open Saturdays through September 25. For more information, call 524-7899.
Calendar – Community – Rally Day for Memory Walk – Sept. 1
August 29, 2010
Marquette – Messiah Lutheran Church will host a Rally Day in support of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Walk on Wednesday, September 1 at 5 p.m. at the church, 305 W. Magnetic Street in Marquette.
Refreshments will be served. Participants will get event information, and may register for the walk and to win prizes. For information, call 225-1119 or e-mail msmbetsy@att.net.
The Memory Walk will be Saturday, September 25 at Presque Isle Park in Marquette.
Calendar – Community – End of Summer Celebration – Aug. 31
August 28, 2010
Marquette – Messiah Lutheran Church will host a community-wide end of summer celebration on Tuesday, August 31 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the parking lot of the church at 305 W. Magnetic Street in Marquette.
Featured will be a bounce house, arts and crafts, face painting, goody bags, games and food, including hot dogs and ice cream. For more information, call 225-1119 or visit marquettelutherans.org.
Calendar – L’Anse Farmer’s Market – Aug. 28
August 25, 2010
L’Anse – A farmer’s market will be offered on Saturday, August 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the L’Anse Waterfront Park in downtown L’Anse.
The market will offer seasonal fruits and vegetables, herbs, shrubs and flowering plants, farm fresh eggs, bakery, crafts and flea market items.
The market will be open Saturdays through September 25. For more information, call 524-7899.
Calendar – Community – Book Signing – Aug. 28
August 25, 2010
Marquette – Local author Loraine Koski will have a book signing on Saturday, August 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Snowbound Books, 118 N. Third Street, Marquette.
Koski is the author of “Elwood’s War,” which features a collection of war-time letters written by Elwood Norr, who served in the U.S Air Force in World War II. Norr died in 1944 at age 19 when his B-17 bomber was shot out of the sky over Germany.
Calendar – Community – Potato Fest – Aug. 28
August 25, 2010
Republic – The Republic Area Historical Society will sponsor a Potato Fest on Saturday, August 28 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Republic Township EMS Building.
There will be food and music, and crafters are invited to set up display tables.
Calendar – Community – In The Good Old Days – Aug. 25
August 22, 2010
Marquette – Marquette resident Phil Niemisto will be the presenter for the final installment of the “In the Good Old Days” series on Wednesday, August 25 at 2 p.m. at Peter White Public Library.
Niemisto will entertain with stories of his happy childhood growing up in the city orphanage and working on its self-sustaining farm.
Niemisto purchases, plants and cares for the flowers in the downtown area, washes storefront windows and hosts the public congregate meal at the Marquette Senior Center five days a week.
For more information, call 226-4323.
Calendar – Community – NMU Fall Fest – Aug. 23
August 20, 2010
Marquette – NMU Fall Fest will be held on Monday, August 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Academic Mall on the campus of Northern Michigan University. The area is located outdoors between the Learning Resource Center, Jamrich Hall and the New Science Facilty.
Businesses and community organizations will have booths to welcome back students and faculty and introduce them to community resources.
Rain date for the event is Tuesday, August 24.
Calendar – L’Anse Farmer’s Market – Aug. 21
August 18, 2010
L’Anse – A farmer’s market will be offered on Saturday, August 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the L’Anse Waterfront Park in downtown L’Anse.
The market will offer seasonal fruits and vegetables, herbs, shrubs and flowering plants, farm fresh eggs, bakery, crafts and flea market items.
The market will be open Saturdays through September 25. For more information, call 524-7899.
Calendar – Community – Block Party/National Night Out – Aug. 21
August 18, 2010
Harvey – The Silver Creek Neighborhood Block Party, held in conjunction with National Night Out, will be held on Saturday, August 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the grounds of Silver Creek Church, 219 Silver Creek Road, Harvey.
Food and beverages will be provided, and backpacks containing school supplies will be given to children who attend. The Chocolay Police will offer bike registrations and will give bike helmets to children who attend. Many community help organizations will be on hand with information about the services they provide.
For more information, call 249-1715.
Calendar – Community – Ice Cream Social – Aug. 16
August 13, 2010
Marquette – The Peter White Public Library Youth Services Department will sponsor its annual ice cream social and prize drawing on Monday, August 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the community room.
Featured will be ice cream sundae making. Prizes and books will be awarded to “Make a Splash” Summer Reading and Listening Program participants.
For more information, call 226-4323.
Calendar – L’Anse Farmer’s Market – Aug. 14
August 11, 2010
L’Anse – A farmer’s market will be offered on Saturday, August 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the L’Anse Waterfront Park in downtown L’Anse.
The market will offer seasonal fruits and vegetables, herbs, shrubs and flowering plants, farm fresh eggs, bakery, crafts and flea market items.
The market will be open Saturdays through September 25. For more information, call 524-7899.
Calendar – Community – Heritage Celebration – Aug. 14
August 11, 2010
Calumet – A Heritage Celebration will be held Saturday, August 14 beginning at 9 a.m. in Agassiz Park in Calumet.
Celebrate the rich heritage of the Copper Country, from ethnic foods and traditional music to the Heritage parade and the crowing of the Miss Coppertown Queen. Also enjoy traditional artisans and crafters, free horse-drawn wagon tours, great live entertainment, kid’s games, and lots of food and fun in the sun.
Calendar – Community – U.P. Children’s Coalition Afternoon Coffee Break – Aug. 12
August 9, 2010
Marquette – The Upper Peninsula Children’s Coalition’s Afternoon Coffee Breaks series will feature Valerie Przywara, former field organizer for the Michigan Universal Health Care Access Network, on Thursday, August 12 at 2 p.m. in the Shiras Room of the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.
Przywara was responsible for organizing in Congressional District 1 to promote federal health care reform legislation. Through her work with MichUHCAN, Przywara developed an interest in eliminating health disparities by addressing the social determinants of health, and reducing infant mortality by improving the status of women and girls prior to conception and between pregnancies.
Attendance is free, but an RSVP is requested to polson@glcyd.org by August 10.
Calendar – Community – 35th Annual Gem and Mineral Show – Aug. 7
August 4, 2010
Ishpeming – The 35th Annual Upper Peninsula Gem and Mineral Show will take place on Saturday, August 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Ishpeming Elks Club, 597 Lakeshore Drive in Ishpeming.
There will be dealers, a silent auction, a crackerbarrel, displays, a kids area, door prizes, and working displays throughout the day.
Admission is free.
Calendar – L’Anse Farmer’s Market – Aug. 7
August 4, 2010
L’Anse – A farmer’s market will be offered on Saturday, August 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the L’Anse Waterfront Park in downtown L’Anse.
The market will offer seasonal fruits and vegetables, herbs, shrubs and flowering plants, farm fresh eggs, bakery, crafts and flea market items.
The market will be open Saturdays through September 25. For more information, call 524-7899.
Calendar – National Night Out Event – Aug. 5
August 2, 2010
Republic – A National Night Out picnic will be held on Thursday, August 5 at 6 p.m. at the EMS Building in Republic.
Hot dogs and fixings, coffee and lemonade will be provided. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own place settings. If it rains, the picnic will be held indoors.
Calendar – Community – Family Fun Walk and Trail Dedication – Aug. 5
August 2, 2010
Ishpeming – Bell Hospital will hold a Family Fun Walk and Trail Dedication on Thursday, August 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at their new Fitness Trail in Ishpeming.
Activities for the kids include a Fit Kids Obstacle Course, clowns and balloon animals, a chance to meet the Culver’s Racing Team and Bell EMS Ambulance personnel.
Healthy snacks and refreshments will be provided. Walk the trail for a chance to win a Bell Wellness Package and other great prizes.
For more information, call 485-2778 or visit www.bellhospital.org.
Calendar – Community – National Night Out Negaunee Senior Center Open House – Aug. 4
August 1, 2010
Negaunee – Celebrating National Night Out, the Negaunee Senior Center will be open to the public on Wednesday, August 4 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 410 Jackson Street in Negaunee.
There will be raffle prizes, free food, a bakery sale, a pie walk, kids games and prizes. This is a great time to meet your neighbors, talk with law enforcement officers and check out the Farmer’s Market, located across the street from the Senior Center.
For more information, call Kristy at 475-6266.
Calendar – Community – National Night Out Event – Aug. 4
August 1, 2010
Ishpeming – A National Night Out event will be held on Wednesday, August 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ishpeming Township Fire Hall.
Featured will be fire truck rides, displays and a bounce house for children. Members of the Rescue 131 Unit, the Marquette County Sheriff’s Department, the Michigan State Police and the Bell Hospital ambulance will be on hand.
Children will be taught how to call 911 in an emergency, and will have an opportunity to dress like a firefighter and use a real fire hose. Hot dogs, brats and soft drinks will be served.
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