Child Care for Children in the Western Marquette County Area
July 31, 2007
Ishpeming Public schools childcare/learning center is accepting registration for the 2007-2008 school year. the state liscensed program is open to all children in the Western Marquette County area who are 3-12 years old. Space is limited with financial assistance available to eligible families through the department of Human Services. Bussing is also available to and fron the center during regular school days. to register or for more info call Doreen at 485-5350 or visit www.ishpemingschools.com
Finlandia to Inaugurate President Johnson
July 31, 2007
Finlandia University is holding an all day public event to celebrate the inauguration of newly elected Finlandia University President Philip Johnson. Thursday, September 20th on the university's campus. call 906-487-7201 for more information
Joyce Meyer Coming to St. Paul, MN
July 31, 2007
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 6-8 Joyce Meyer will be ministering at Xcel Energy Center 199 W. Kellogg Blvd. in St. Paul, Minnesota. Join us and thousands just like you for inspiring messages along with genuine worship led by Hillsong London. The sessions begin at 7pm on Thursday, 10a-7p on friday and saturday. Admission is FREE. IT'S GOOD TO COME EARLY! For more information, contact Joyce Meyer Ministries at 1-866-SEE-JOYCE or www.joycemeyer.org
Paula Ackerman, UPDON – Dairy Consumption Trends in Youth
July 30, 2007
Discussion of the decline in use of dairy products by youth today;
Jim LaJoie, Negaunee Irontwon Association Spokeperson – Importance of Community Sponsors
July 30, 2007
Discussion of the growing influx of Community Sponsors for events like Pioneer Days, and how it keeps the event alive.
St. Therese Church Annual Dinner & Festival Aug. 19
July 30, 2007
St.Therese Church will hold it's annual dinner and festival on Sunday, August 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Church Hall on Woodland Avenue in AuTrain. Dinner tickets are $8-Adults and $4-Children. They will serve lasagna, tossed salad, garlic bread, strawberry shortcake, and beverages. Take out will be available. Bingo, Bakewalk, Raffles, Parcel Post, and games will be offered for all ages. Call Mary Shepley at 892-8188 for more information. Everyone welcome to join the fun!
Jr. Duck Stamp Art Display
July 30, 2007
Jr. Duck Stamp Art Display – Seney National Wildlife Refuge. August 8th-29th on display at the Visitors center. Community members and visitors alike should mark their calendars for this exhibition of original art in the national contest that produces the junior-artist postage stamp. The display will be at the Seney National Wildlife Refuge visitors center which is open 7 days a week from 9am-5pm. visit http://www.fws.gov/midwest/seney for more information.
Inaugural Conservation Tour
July 30, 2007
You are invited to attend the Inaugural Conservation Tour as we celebrate 52 years of Natural Resource Stewardship, please join the Marquette County Conservation District Board of Directors and Staff as well as our Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) District Conservationist on our first annual guided tour of the projects and programs that serve the residents of Marquette County on: Saturday, August 11, 2007. Registration and Refreshments at 10am. Guided Bus Tour featuring Forestry/Wildlife Site Visit, Watershed Program Site Visit, Agriculture Site Visit, Native Plants Program Site Visit, Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Program Site Visit. The guided tour will leave our offices conveniently located behind the Westwood Mall on Commerce Drive at 10:30am. Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 8th, 906-226-2461 ext.5 “The Marquette County Conservation District mission is to provide for the conservation and restoration of resources in Marquette County through forestry and wildlife practices, watershed management, soil erosion control programs and education.”
Community Film Showing of “Going to School”
July 30, 2007
The film, “Going to School”, will be shown on Monday, August 6 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the Peter White Public Library. Sponsored by the Citizens for Peace and Justice, this film looks at the daily experiences of students receiving special education services and how one school system worked toward compliance with civil rights laws that gaurantee a quality education for all children. No admission charge, discussion to follow. For more information, 226-3445
“Summer on the Bay” – 16th Annual Community Picnic Aug. 25
July 30, 2007
16th Annual Community Picnic will be held in Draver Park in Big Bay on Saturday, August 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. sponsored by the Powell Township Fire and Ambulance Services. For more information, call Sandy at 345-9830.
“Summer on the Bay” – Cracked Court Classic Tennis Tournament
July 30, 2007
Cracked Court Classic Tennis Tournament August 18,19
“Summer on the Bay” – Book signing
July 30, 2007
August 12th from 11am-2pm at the Big Bay Outfitters there will be a local authors book signing by Lon and Lynn Emerick, also Tina Lonski, author of “A Transplanted Yooper”
“Summer on the Bay” – Antique Car Show
July 30, 2007
August 12th from 12noon-5pm there will be an Antique Car Show at the Thunder Bay Inn. Call 345-9376 for more information.
“Summer on the Bay” – Celebrate the Yellow Dog!
July 30, 2007
Celebrate the Yellow Dog! by camping out in “tent city” on August 11th. Share a potluck, bring your instrument for open mic and more good music all night long. Just off of Remington Road (CR 550) follow the signs or call 345-9223 for more information
“Summer on the Bay” – Blacksmithing Demonstration
July 30, 2007
Big Bay Outfitters is hosting a blacksmithing demonstration by local artist Gordon Gearhart from 10am-5pm on August 11th and August 12th. call 345-9399 for more information.
“Summer on the Bay” – Pig Roast
July 30, 2007
Join us for a Pig Roast at the Lumberjack Tavern in Big Bay on August 11th from 3-7pm they will be serving great food, music, 50/50. Live Blues music from “MO-JO BOOGIE BAND” featuring Sven Gonstead on Guitar from 9pm-midnight. Call Kristi at 345-9399 for more information.
“Summer on the Bay” – Ice Cream and Pie Social
July 30, 2007
Ice Cream and Pie Social at the Presbyterian Church in Big Bay on August 11th from 10am-2pm. Call Mary Ellen for more information at 345-9225
“Summer on the Bay” – Berry Bash
July 30, 2007
Join us August 11th at the St. Mary's Church for baked goods and crafts.
DIck Gray, Owner, Keweenaw Brewing Company – Difference between a Brewpub and a Microbrewery
July 27, 2007
Discussion of what separates a Brewpub from a Microbrewery.
Dr. James Panowski, Director, Forest Roberts Theater, NMU – The new season
July 27, 2007
Discussion of the fourth and final production of the Forest Roberts season, “The Importance of Being Earnest”.
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