“21st Century Slavery: Living Proof” Presentation Feb. 14
January 31, 2006
21st Century Slavery:
Marquette Area Blues Society Logo Contest Feb. 13 – March 13
January 31, 2006
The Marquette Area Blues Society is holding a logo contest for the 2006 Blues Fest.
“The Huey P. Newton Story” Film Showing Feb. 13
January 31, 2006
The Huey P. Newton Story will be shown on Monday, February 13 as part of the Facing the Rising Sun African American Heritage Celebration this month at Northern Michigan University in Marquette.
Caregiver's Support Group Meeting Feb. 13
January 31, 2006
A Caregivers Support Group will meet in the Day Room on the 3rd floor of the Jacobetti Home for Veterans, 425 Fisher St. in Marquette, on Monday, February 13 at 1 p.m.
Gwinn VFW Pasty Sale Feb. 14
January 31, 2006
A Pasty Sale will be held by VFW Post 5670 and Auxiliary in Gwinn on Tuesday, February 14.
USOEC Boxing Feb. 18
January 30, 2006
Road to the U.S. National Championships, a night of USOEC Boxing will be held on Saturday, February 18 at the Masonic Center in downtown Marquette starting at 6 p.m. This is a benefit exhibition for Bay Cliff Health Camp. Tickets are $20/advance, $25/door. For more information, call 225-1157.
Glacier Glide Feb. 18
January 30, 2006
Glacier Glide is the U.P.'s longest standing outdoor winter art exhibition and will be held on Saturday, February 18 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at Presque Isle Park. Youth art will be exhibited inside the log pavilion with free admission and the public can snowshoe, cross-country ski or walk the the groomed trails in the park while viewing original work by artists and community members. Judges and the public vote for awards. For more information, contact Jack Deo at 225-1952.
“Meet Me At The Commons” Feb. 16
January 30, 2006
The Marquette “Cool City” Initiative and Marquette County Active Living Task Force invite the community to meet
The 119th Annual Ishpeming Ski Club Tournament Feb. 15
January 30, 2006
The 119th Annual Ishpeming Ski Club Tournament will be held on Wednesday, February 15 with competition begining at 7 p.m.
Yellow Snow Blues Feb. 10
January 30, 2006
The Yellow Snow Blues will be held on Friday, February 10 from 8 to 11 p.m. at Upfront and Company in Marquette.
COMMUNITY INTERVIEW: Jim Edwards, UP Children's Museum
January 30, 2006
Discussion of upcoming events at the UPCM.
COMMUNITY INTERVIEW: Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm
January 30, 2006
Discussion about the Governor's five-point plan to build Michigan business.
COMMUNITY INTERVIEW: Marquette Senior High School Cheerleaders
January 30, 2006
Discussion about the differences between competition and standard cheerleading.
COMMUNITY INTERVIEW: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Marquette County
January 30, 2006
Discussion with Bill Davis, a BB/BS volunteer who has been a Big Brother for nearly 20 years.
Tax Assistance For Seniors Feb.1 through April 15
January 30, 2006
Free tax assistance by volunteer tax assistors will be offered from Wednesday. February 1 through April 15 at the Ishpeming Senior Center, 320 S. Pine St., for those 60 and older or those of low income.
Child Identification Program Feb. 18 &19
January 29, 2006
The Masons of Michigan are proud to announce that the most comprehensive Child Identification Program in the United States is going to be conducted at the Kaleidoscope 2006 Education Fun Fair for kids at the Superior Dome in Marquette, Michigan on Saturday, February 18 from noon to 4 p.m.. This program provides at no cost to the family's of Michigan's Children the following: toothprints dental imprint wafers, a video of the child answering questions that captures the appearance, speech, mannerisms, and important personal characteristics of a child, a still color photo with height and other information,fingerprints, DNA sample, and dog scent. All will be provided to the Parents or Guardian of the Child. The providers do not keep any information. These events are held across the state and are provided as a community service to the citizens and the children of the state of Michigan by the Masons of Michigan. This program will also be offered the following day on Sunday, February 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Marquette Masonic Building, 128 West Washington Street, Marquette, Michigan.
Gwinn Legion Gun Show Feb. 17 & 18
January 29, 2006
The American Legion Post 349 of Little Lake will host a gun show from 1 to 7 p.m. on Friday, February 17 and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 18. Admission is $3.
Janis F. Kearney to Appear at NMU Feb 1 &2
January 29, 2006
Janis F. Kearney, author, book publisher, lecturer, literacy and education advocate, and oral historian will be speaking at Northern Michigan University. On Wednesday, February 1, she will present the lecture “Diversity: The Color of Our Future” at 7 p.m. in the Cadillac/Brule Rooms of the University Center. On Thursday, February 2, she will present the lecture “Careers in Writing” at 4 p.m. in the Nicolet Room of the University Center, and also give a reading from her book “Cotton Field of Dreams: A Memoir” at 7:30 p.m. in the Nicolet/Marquette Rooms of the University Center.
Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast Feb. 5
January 29, 2006
The Rotary Club of Marquette will host a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the YMCA of Marquette. Tickets will be available at the door.
Michigan Schools
January 27, 2006
Marquette Schools Superintendant John Hartwig joined us to talk about proposed changes in high school graduation requirements in Michigan.
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