Rummage and Bake Sale May 13
April 28, 2006
A Rummage and Bake Sale, as well as a Silent Auction of “Theme Baskets,” will
Negaunee Public Schools/Head Start Preschool Screening May 10 & 11
April 28, 2006
Negaunee Public Schools and AMCAB Head Start are conducting a free preschool developmental screening Wednesday, May 10 and Thursday, May 11
Young Authors Program May 10
April 27, 2006
The Young Authors Program presents an Evening Performance with author/illustrator team Gijsbert and Robbyn van Frankenhuyzen on Wednesday, May 10 in the Community Room of the Peter White Public Library.
After School Explorers Program May 10
April 27, 2006
The Peter White Public Library's After School Explorer's program for students in grades 1 through 5 presents, “Australian Cave Art” on Wednesday, May 10 fro 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Children's Area of the library.
Teen Advisory Board Open Mike Night May 5
April 27, 2006
The Teen Advisory Board of the Peter White Public Library presents an “Open Mike Night” on Friday, May 5 in the library's Community Room.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting May 3
April 27, 2006
The Teen Advsiory Board of the Peter White Public Library will meet on Wednesday, May 3 at 3 p.m. in the Shiras Room.
After School Explorers Club May 3
April 27, 2006
The Peter White Public Library's After School Explorers program for students in grades 1 through 5 presents, “North American Corn Husk Dolls” on Wednesday, May 3 from 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Children's Area of the library.
Salvation Army Annual Civic Dinner May 10
April 27, 2006
The Ishpeming Salvation Army will hold their Annual Civic Dinner on Wednesday, May 10 at 6 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Ishpeming High School Choir.
Senior Exhibit and Reception at NMU May 5
April 26, 2006
Twenty-six seniors from Northern Michigan University are featured in the senior art exhibit that runs through May 5 at the DeVos Art Museum. A closing reception will be held on Friday, May 5 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with live music and finger food.
Marquette County Substance Abuse/Violence Prevention Coalition Meeting May 2
April 26, 2006
The Marquette County Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention Coalition will meet on Tuesday, May 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Marquette/Alger Regional Educational Services, Conference Room C, 321 E. Ohio Street in Marquette.
Career Day at NMU April 28
April 26, 2006
“Pathways to Your Future” Career Day will be held at Northern Michigan University on Friday, April 28. About 850 local high school juniors will have the an opportunity to investigate career choices in art and communication, business, management, marketing technology, engineering, manufacturing, industrial technology, health sciences, natural resources, agriscience and human services.
Musical Family Picnic Party April 30
April 26, 2006
Join the U.P. Children's Museum for a foot-stomping Musical Family Picnic Party, featuring local bluegrass sensation Chasin' Steel, on Sunday, April 30 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free with admission fee to the museum or membership. Children under 2 are free. There will be a picnic concession, dancing, games and musical fun for the whole family. Call 226-3911 for more details.
New Graduation Requirements
April 26, 2006
Marquette School Superintendant John Hartwig joined us to outline the new high school graduation requirements signed into law by the Governor last week.
First Inaugural Super Shanty Shuffle May 5 – 7
April 25, 2006
The First Inaugural Super Shanty Shuffle will kick off on Friday, May 5. “Escape” will perform live on Cleveland Ave. in dowtown Ishpeming. On Saturday, May 6 at 3 p.m. “Muse” will perform and starting at 7 p.m.
“Workplace Priorities and Trends” May 11
April 25, 2006
Workplace Priorities and Trends, a quarterly meeting presentation sponsored by the Upper Peninsula Human Resources Association will take place on Thursday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.on the second floor of the University Center at NMU.
Free Memory Screenings May 10
April 25, 2006
Marquette General Health System will offer free memory screenings on Wednesday, May 10, designed to raise awareness among older adults and their caregivers about memory loss and normal aging, and the signs, symptoms and need for early diagnosis of Alzheimers disease.
Laughing Whitefish Audubon Society Presentation May 10
April 25, 2006
The Laughing Whitefish Audubon Society will present a program on the Michigan Breeding Bird Atlas on Wednesday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 2806 of Northern Michigan Universitys West Science building.
Pie Social April 26
April 24, 2006
Faith Lutheran Church in Ishpeming will hold a Pie Social from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26. Proceeds will go towards the church's furnace repair fund. Matching funds will be applied for from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Variety Show to Aid United Way April 27
April 24, 2006
“The Marquette Medley: An Original U.P. Variety Show” will be presented on Thursday, April 27 at 7 p.m. in the banquet room of the Ramada Inn in Marquette. The event will showcase a variety of performers from the Marquette area, with proceeds to benefit the United Way of Marquette County. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. A cash bar will be available. For more information, call 226-8171.
Local Musicians to Perform Bartok April 27
April 24, 2006
A rarely performed work by Bela Bartok will be presented by four local musicians on Thursday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Reynolds Recital Hall at NMU in Marquette. “Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion” will be performed by pianists Nancy Redfern and Nancy Railey, and percussionists Jim Strain and Carrie Biolo.
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