Ishpeming High School Seniors Party Planning Meeting May 5
April 30, 2008
A planning meeting for the Ishpeming High School seniors all night party will be held on Monday, May 5 at 6 p.m. at the Ishpeming High School.
Volunteers are still needed to help organize the event. Parents of students in grades 9 through 12 are welcome.
For more information, call 486-6826.
Zumba Event May 5
April 30, 2008
The YMCA of Marquette County is hosting a special Zumba event on Monday, May 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for ages 12 and older in celebration of Cinco De Mayo.
Zumba uses Latin and international music with dance moves to create a dynamic routine of aerobic, resistance and interval training.
A $5 minimum donation per person will be collected. All proceeds will go to the Y's Strong Kids Scholarship Program. For more information, call 227-9622.
Negaunee Cooperative Preschool Enrollment Meeting May 6
April 30, 2008
The Negaunee Cooperative Preschool will host an enrollment meeting on Tuesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. at Mitchell United Methodist Church, 207 Teal Lake Avenue, Negaunee.
Morning and afternoon classes for ages 2 and 1/2 to 5 years are available.
For more information, call 475-5301.
Free Bridge Basics Lesson May 6
April 30, 2008
A free Bridge Basics lesson will be offered on Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Superiorland Bridge Center, 2552 U.S. 41 West, Suite 300 in Marquette.
Denise Hoffman will present the lesson, suitable for beginners or for social players who want to get reacquainted with the game.
For more information, call 226-3108 or email d-hoffman@chartermi.net.
Book Signing May 3
April 30, 2008
Marquette authors Jerry Harju and Larry Chabot will sign copies of their books on Saturday, May 3 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at B Dalton Booksellers in the Westwood Mall.
Big Bay Relay May 17
April 30, 2008
The Big Bay Relay will be held on Saturday, May 17, beginning at 8 a.m. at the River Sports Complex on Hawley Street in Marquette and ending in Perkins Park in Big Bay.
Divisions include all women, all men, coed and junior categories. For more information, call Susan Brian at 235-6861 or John Anderton at 228-8342.
Benefit Garage Sale May 10
April 30, 2008
Laurium- A benefit garage sale will be held on Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 117 Osceola Street in Laurium.
All proceeds will go to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital.
Steve Lindberg, 109th District State Representative – Higher Ed budget issues.
April 30, 2008
Discussion focusing on acknowledging that the 15 public universities in Michigan serve their own respective niches and should all be funded in a fair and equitable manner.
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Mark Robinson, Financial Expert – What to do with your stimulus check.
April 30, 2008
Discussion with what to look at before spending you economic stimulus check when you receive it, to make sure it goes to the most effective use.
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Sue Minckler, Marquette County United Way – Where the raised funds go.
April 30, 2008
A discussion about where the money raised by the United Way of Marquette County goes and how it is distributed to needy agencies.
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Marquette County Substance Abuse and Violence Coalition Meeting May 6
April 30, 2008
The Marquette County Substance Abuse and Violence Coalition will meet on Tuesday, May 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p. at the Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Services, Conference Room C, 321 E. Ohio Street, Marquette.
If you wish to attend or would like more information, call Jim Harrington at 315-2614.
Shrine Circus May 2
April 30, 2008
Hancock- The Ahmed Shrine Circus will be held on Friday, May 2 at 1:30, 4:30, and 7:30 p.m. at the Houghton County Fair Grounds.
Tickets are $4 and $8. For more information, call 225-1157.
Shrine Circus May 6-7
April 30, 2008
The Ahmed Shrine Circus will be held on Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7 at Lakeview Arena in Marquette.
Showtimes are 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. each day. Tickets are $4 and $8.
For more information, call 225-1157.
Blood Drive May 9
April 30, 2008
The U.P. Regional Blood Center will conduct a blood drive on Friday, May 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at Westwood High School.
For an appointment, call Brian Arsenault at 485-4181.
Blood Drive May 13
April 30, 2008
The U.P. Regional Blood Center will conduct a blood drive on Tuesday, May 13 from 2 to 5:45 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church in Ishpeming.
For an appointment, call Jill or Doug Carter at 485-4103.
Bloodmobile Blood Drive May 1
April 30, 2008
The U.P. Regional Blood Center will hold a Bloodmobile blood drive on Thursday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Peninsula Medical Center on W. Fair Avenue in Marquette.
For an appointment, please call 225-4610.
Rummage and Bake Sale May 8
April 30, 2008
Laestadian Lutheran Church, 567 Washington Street in Ishpeming, will host a rummage and bake sale on Thursday, May 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Featured in the bake sale will be cardamom, rye, and wheat breads, as well as wild rice soup and homemade pies.
Hiawatha Traditional Music Festival Artist in the Round
April 30, 2008
Hiawatha Music Co-op and the Oasi Gallery will sponsor Artists in the Round in conjunction with the Hiawatha Traditional Music Festival to be held July 18 through 20 at Tourist Park in Marquette.
Artists in the Round is open to all fine artists and fine crafts persons with original work only. Artists must be present at the festival.
Space is limited to 25 booths. Applications must be submitted by April 30 and are available online at www.hiawathamusic.org.
For more information, contact Joy Bender Hadley at 362-5510.
Juried High School Art Exhibit May 5-31
April 30, 2008
Oasis Gallery will host the Annual Exhibit of Marquette County High School Artwork May 5 through May 31 at 130 West Washington Street in the Masonic Mall Suite U7, Marquette.
The exhibit highlights high school students' visual talent and provides them an opportunity to exhibit in a professional art gallery space and go through a juried art exhibit proceedure.
A public reception will be held on Friday, May 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. with awards being announced at 8:15 p.m.
For more information, contact Joy Bender Hadley at 362-5510.
Juried High School Art Exhibit
April 30, 2008
Oasis Gallery will host the Annual Exhibit of Marquette County High School Artwork May 5 through May 31 at 130 West Washington Street in the Masonic Mall Suite U7, Marquette.
The exhibit highlights high school students' visual talent and provides them an opportunity to exhibit in a professional art gallery space and go through a juried art exhibit proceedure.
Any high school student, in grade 9 through 12, may enter up to three works of art. Work should be dropped off on Friday, May 2 or Saturday, May 3 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. This is a juried show by a team of jurors, so each artwork submitted may not get into the exhibit.
For more information, contact Joy Bender Hadley at 362-5510.
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