Shalom April 13
March 31, 2008
Shalom, a new church service, will be held on the second Sunday of each month beginning Sunday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 1318 Presque Isle in Marquette. Shalom is a peace and social justice focused ecumenical service where all are welcome. Pastor Rudy Kempainen will speak. For more information, call 475-7582 or 226-3445.
YMCA Middle School Dance April 12
March 31, 2008
The YMCA of Marquette County is hosting a middle school dance on Saturday, April 12 from 8 to 11 p.m. for all area youth in sixth through eighth grade.
A registration form must be completed by a parent/guardian for the youth to attend. Tickets are $3.50 for YMCA members and $5.50 for non-members. For more information, call 227-9622.
Spaghetti Benefit Dinner and Sock Hop April 5
March 31, 2008
Enjoy an awesome dinner and kick up your heels for a great cause on Saturday, April 5 at the Crossroads Bar and Grill. Dinner will be from 4 to 6 p.m. and dancing to golden oldies, provided by U.P. Mobile Sound, will be from 6 to 9 p.m.
There will be prize drawings and a silent auction throughout the night. Here's your chance to compete in a dance contest, enjoy root beer floats, and maybe get some more mileage out of that poodle skirt or leather jacket. Bring the whole family.
All proceeds will go to medical expenses for Jason Lehigh, who is battling diabetes, pancreatitis and kidney failure. He has no medical insurance. Please help a fellow Yooper and his family!
Loveline With Dr. Drew April 11-EVENT CANCELLED
March 31, 2008
EVENT CANCELLED – WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR LATER DATE
Dr. Drew Pinsky, better known to radio and television audiences as “Dr. Drew,” will speak on Friday, April 11 at 7 p.m. in the Vandament Arena at NMU. Tickets are $1 for NMU students, $3 for the general public, and are available at all NMU EZ Ticket outlets. As host of the nationally syndicated radio call-in show, “Loveline, ” Dr. Drew dispenses advice on relationships, sexuality, and drug addiction problems. He also appears on VH1's “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.” He also hosted “Strictly Sex with Dr. Drew” on the Discovery Channel and had a one hour special, “Lance Armstrong Stories of Survival.” Dr. Drew is also the author of two books.
Mickey Switalksi – State Senate – HGH as a schedule three drug.
March 31, 2008
Discussion with the Senator about classifying Human Growth Hormone as schedule three drug similar to heroin in Michigan. He says the dangers of this drug are too high to ignore and must kept out of the hands of young athletes.
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Jenna Zdunek, Health & Fitness Director, MQT County YMCA – YMCA Strong Kids Run
March 31, 2008
Discussion of the upcoming Strong Kids Run at the YMCA in Marquette on April 26th, 2008. All proceeds raised at the event will go to benefit the Y's Strong Kids Campaign that helps those who wish to use the Y but are financially set back.
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Marquette Genealogical Society Meeting April 16
March 31, 2008
The Marquette Genealogical Society will meet on Wednesday, April 16 at 6:45 p.m. in the Shiras Room of the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. Elizabeth Delene of the the Bishop Baraga Archives will be the speaker. The public is welcome. For more information, call 226-8079.
Spring Clothing Re-Sale April 12
March 31, 2008
NICE schools are offering a Spring Clothing Re-Sale on Saturday, April 12 at Aspen Ridge Elementary School in Ishpeming. All items will be 25 cents. Proceeds will benefit the NICE Families program.
Drop off clean, folded clothing in the Aspen Ridge lobby from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Shop from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Preschool Screening May 1-2
March 31, 2008
Negaunee Public Schools and AMCAB Head Start are conducting free preschool developmental screening Thursday, May 1, and Friday, May 2. Screening will take place at Lakeview Elementary School new Preschool Center, Birch St. Entrance near gym.
Parents/Guardians of children who will be 3 or 4 on/by December 1, 2008 can apply and make screening appointments by calling the Head Start Office at 228-6522.
Little Folks Cooperative Preschool Open House May 7
March 30, 2008
Little Folks Cooperative Preschool in Skandia is now accepting early registration for Fall 2008-2009 preschool classes. Students must be 3 by September 5, 2008 to enroll.
There will be an Open House on Wednesday, May 7 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Stay for the whole day or just stay awhile. Information packets and enrollments packets will be available. Sign up early and waive the registration fee!
The preschool is located at the Emmanual Lutheran Church in Skandia 9821 US 41 South. Please call: Lori 942-7778 or Kristen 346-3117 for more information.
Rory Fischer, Nightstrike Band – Personal satisfaction over producing a new DVD.
March 28, 2008
Discussion of the personal satisfaction of receiving a copy of a concert DVD of his band. In effect, telling us what it feels like to hold the finished product in your hand.
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Jim Hallan, President Michigan Retailers Association – Will the stimulus package help?
March 28, 2008
Discussion about the uncertainty over whether or not the Bush administration's upcoming economic stimulus package will work to benefit Michigan's struggling economy. Hallan says only 53-percent of Michigan retailers surveyed say it will help them.
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Jennifer Granholm, Gov of MI – Comments on the Democratic Presidential Delegate fiasco.
March 28, 2008
Discussion of the eventual placement of Michigan's Democratic Presidential Delegates at the Democratic National Convention this August. The Governor feels the delegates will be seated by the eventual candidate in time for those delegates to count in the general Presidential election.
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Caregivers and Friends Support Group Meeting April 2
March 28, 2008
A Caregivers and Friends Support Group will meet on Wednesday, April 2 at 1:30 p.m. at the Ishpeming Senior Center, 320 South Pine Street. The group will discuss “Faith in a Time of Alzhwimer's.” For more information, call Sharon Lusic at 485-5527.
Fresh Start For Kids Clinic April 2
March 28, 2008
A Fresh Start for Kids Clinic will be held on Wednesday, April 2 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Portage Health Pediatrics offices, 500 Campus Drive in Hancock. Fresh start for Kids is a monthly program for famiies in the Copper Country with children who are overweight and at risk for complications from obesity. It is not a diet program, but focuses on making positive changes to lifestyle habits that often contribute to weight gain. Physician referrals are not required. For more information or to make an appointment, call 483-1700.
Blood Pressure Clinic April 2
March 28, 2008
A free blood pressure clinic will be offered by Keweenaw Home Nursing and Hospice on Wednesday, April 2 from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at Lake Linden Township Office. For more information, call 337-5700 or 800-594-7035.
Blood Pressure/ Blood Sugar Checks April 2
March 28, 2008
Free blood pressure/blood sugar checks and $5 cholesterol checks will be offered by U.P. Home Nursing on Wednesday, April 2 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Negaunee Senior Center.
School of the Americas Exposed April 1
March 28, 2008
Father Roy Bourgeois, founder of the School of the Americas Watch, will speak on Tuesday, April 1 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the Peter White Public Library.
The School of the Americas is at Fort Benning, Georgia and has gained notoriety for training hundreds of soldiers from Latin America in combat skills every year, all at the U.S. taxpayers expense.
Admission is free. The event is sponsored by the Marquette Citizens for Peace and Justice and the Latin American Student Association at NMU. For more information, call 475-7582 or 226-3445.
Blood Pressure Clinic in Laurium April 1
March 28, 2008
A free blood pressure clinic will be offered by Keweenaw Home Nursing and Hospice on Tuesday, April 1 from 12:30 to1 p.m. at C-L-K Senior Housing in Laurium. For more information, call 337-5700 or 800-594-7053.
Early Stage Memory Loss Education Group Meeting April 1
March 28, 2008
The Early Stage Memory Loss Education Group will meet on Tuesday, April 1 at 10 a.m. at the Alzheimer's Association Office, 710 Chippewa Square, Suite 201 in Marquette. For more information, call 228-3910 or 800-272-3900.
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