Medicare Prescription Drug Program Informational Meeting Dec. 6
November 30, 2005
Sue DeYoung from Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program will be at Grace United Methodist Church, 927 W Fair, on Tuesday, Dec 6 at 10:30 a.m. She will give a presentation and then there will be time for questions. Anyone looking for more information on the Medicare Prescription Drug Program and choices available is welcome to come and ask questions.
Night of Music at First Methodist Church Dec. 11
November 30, 2005
The Sanctuary Choir and Handbell Choirs of the First United Methodist Church in Marquette will present an evening of Christmas Music on Sunday, December 11 at 7 p.m. The congregation will also be invited to sing along to many Christmas favorites. Light refreshments will be served following the concert. Bring the entire family! The church is located at 111 E. Ridge Street, Marquette. For more information, call 225-1344.
Martin Luther King Initiative Volunteer Training Dec. 8
November 29, 2005
Volunteers, Commitment to Civil Rights are being sought for the 2006 MLK Project. To honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the hero within everyone, Great Lakes Center for Youth Development is again coordinating the Martin Luther King Service Day Project from January 16 to February 3, 2006. The Center is kicking off the 2006 Martin Luther King Service Day Project with a volunteer training on December 8, 2005, at Northern Michigan University in the Diversity Student Services Office, 3001 Hedgecock, beginning at 6 p.m. An additional volunteer training will be held January 12, 2006, 4 p.m., at The Center, 307 S. Front St., Marquette. The volunteers will visit fourth grade classrooms in Marquette and Alger counties to read excerpts from the book Heroes of America Martin Luther King, Jr. The project requires about 50 volunteers will work with the 800 or so fourth grade students in 16 Marquette and Alger county schools. The volunteer training is mandatory for new volunteers. Those who have participated in the program before are encouraged to come to the training and share their knowledge. To register for one of the volunteer trainings or to get more information on the Martin Luther King Service Day Project, please call Paul Olson at 877-33-YOUTH or email paulolson@glcyd.org.
Special Service ” When Holidays Are Hard” Dec. 18
November 29, 2005
“When the Holidays Are Hard ,” a special service for those who are experiencing difficult times during the holiday season, will be heldon Sunday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Marquette Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 180 Brickyard Rd. (just beyond Steer & Stein off U.S. 41) in Marquette Township. For more information, please call (906) 228-8048.
58th Annual Christmas Bird Count Dec. 17
November 29, 2005
The Laughing Whitefish Audubon Society will hold the 58th annual Marquette Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, December 17. Meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot of the Mattson Park in Marquettes Lower Harbor. No pre-registration is required. Participants over 18 pay a $5 fee to the National Audubon Society. For more information, call (906) 228-8781.
Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Checks Dec. 16
November 29, 2005
Free blood pressure/blood sugar clinics and $5 cholesterol checks will be offered by U.P. Home Health, Hospice and Private Duty on Friday, December 16 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Tourville West Clubhouse Apartments. For more information, call (906) 225-4545 or (800) 435-7177.
Blood Drive in Gwinn Dec. 15
November 29, 2005
The U.P. Regional Blood Center will hold a blood drive on Thursday, December 15 from 2 to 5:45 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Gwinn. For an appointment, call Gloria LaFave at (906) 346-9420. The Regional Blood Center, a service of Marquette General Hospital serves 12 U.P. hospitals.
Christian Women's Club Brunch Dec. 15
November 29, 2005
Christian Womens Club Brunch and Program will be held on Thursday, December 15 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Northwoods Supper Club off U.S. 41 in Marquette Township. The Follow the Star program will include We Three Kings and speaker Barb Malone on Reaching for Lifes Goals. For reservations, please call Dorothy at (906) 486-9464.
Caregiver Support Group Meeting in Gwinn Dec. 12
November 29, 2005
The Caregivers Support Group will meet on Monday, December 12 at 1 p.m. at the Gwinn Club House, 165 N. Maple in Gwinn. For more information, call 346-9862.
Caregiver Support Group Meeting in Marquette Dec. 12
November 29, 2005
The Caregivers Support Group will meet on Monday, December 12 at 1 p.m.in the Day Room on the 3rd floor of the Jacobetti Home for Veterans, 425 Fisher St. in Marquette. For more information, call (906) 475-6266.
Live Nativity in Trenary Dec, 10
November 29, 2005
A “Live Nativity” will be held on Saturday, December 10 at 4:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Trenary. There will be caroling and refreshments. Come experience the true reason for the season.
Blood Drive at Bethel Lutheran Dec. 5
November 29, 2005
The U.P. Regional Blood Center will hold a blood drive on Monday, December 5 from 2 to 5:45 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church in Ishpeming. For an appointment, call Helmer Mattson at (906) 486-4872. The Regional Blood Center, a service of Marquette General Hospital, serves 12 U.P. hospitals.
Seed Sowers Christmas Cantata Dec. 11
November 29, 2005
A Christmas Cantata, “A Journey of Hope, The Birth of a Savior” will be performed by the Seed Sowers, an ecumenical choir, on Sunday, December 11. An afternoon concert will be held at 2 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran
New Year's Eve Ball Drop Dec. 31
November 27, 2005
Gather with family and friends New Year's Eve at the Eighteenth Annual Ball Drop in downtown Marquette. Join in the count-down to midnight as the ball is lowered from the Savings Bank Building. Share the magic of the twelfth strike that marks the beginning of the new year at this family friendly community celebration. For more information, contact theMarquette Downtown Association at 228-6213.
Gather 'Round – Wreath Making Workshop Dec. 3
November 27, 2005
The Marquette County History Museum will offer a Gather 'Round – Wreath Making Workshop from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 3 at the museum in Marquette. Make a beautiful evergreen wreath for your home, or a holiday gift for a friend, relative or neighbor. Boughs, string and wire will be provided. Please bring decorations and bows of your choice to make your wreath unique! Children are welcome with adult supervision. Registration is required by December 1st. A limited number of seats are available, so register early! Instructor-Rosemary Michelin. The cost of the workshop is $5 to cover materials. For more information, call 226-3571.
Local Celebrity Art Auction Dec. 1
November 27, 2005
A Local Celebrity Art Auction will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.on Thursday, December 1 at the U.P. Children's Museum in Marquette. Featured will be works of art by some of the community's most unexpected artists. Sample an array of fine cheeses, sip fine wines, and savor the delectable chocolate fountain. The event is free. For more information, call 226-2911.
Breakfast With Santa Dec. 4
November 27, 2005
The Marquette County Humane Society will sponsor its 30th Annual Breakfast With Santa on Sunday, December 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Peter Cathedral Hall in Marquette. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Tickets will be available at the door or may be purchased in advance at the animal shelter. Breakfast will be served and Santa Claus will visit with the children and listen to their Christmas wishes. Also featured will be booths offering home-baked goods, handmade crafts and Humane Society shirts, caps and keychains. For more information, call 475-6661.
Greek Bake Sale Dec. 3
November 27, 2005
The ladies of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption will have a Greek Bake Sale on Saturday, December 3, starting at 9 a.m. The church is at 235 W. Ridge Street in Marquette. The sale will feature a variety of traditonal Greek pastries.
Festival of Trees in Republic Dec. 10 and 11
November 25, 2005
The Republic Historic Society will present a Festival of Trees on Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11 at the Township Hall in downtown north Republic. For more information, call (906) 376-2320.
Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Checks Dec. 9
November 25, 2005
Free blood pressure/blood sugar clinics and $5 cholesterol checks will be offered by U.P. Home Health, Hospice and Private Duty on Friday, December 9 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Cherry Creek Apartments. For more information, call (906) 475-4545 or (800) 435-7177.
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