Winter Wonderland Walk Of Trees Registration
September 30, 2008
Marquette – The Peter White Public Library is seeking groups and individuals to participate in its annual holiday display featuring artificial trees and wreaths decorated in a variety of creative themes by community organizations, school classes, businesses, and families from across Marquette County.
Registration forms are available at the library and online at www.pwpl.info
Reduced Rate Mammograms in October
September 30, 2008
Marquette – To encourage women to receive yearly check-ups and mammograms, Marquette General Hospital and Excalibur Medical Imaging are teaming up to offer reduced-rate mammograms with interpretation during October.
The total cost for a bilateral mammogram with interpretation is $50. A written order from a physician is required to schedule a mammogram.
Mammograms will be offered at Marquette General hospital, Marquette Medical Clinic – Escanaba, Doctors Park Family Physicians and Marquette Medical Clinic – Kingsford.
To schedule a mammogram, call Central Scheduling at 225-3551 or 1-800-562-9753, ext. 3551.
North American Food Drive Charity Tailgate Pork Roast Oct. 4
September 30, 2008
Marquette – Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity will sponsor a North American Food Drive charity tailgate pork roast Saturday, October 4 behind the Superior Dome in Marquette.
The event will be from noon until the start of the Northern Michigan University vs. Saginaw Valley football game.
For a donation of five canned goods or $5, guests will receive pork sandwiches, side dishes and drinks. There will be DJ music, prize drawings, and games. In the event of rain, tents will be set up.
For more information, call Jameson Higgins at (313) 319-0593.
North Country Trail Hikers Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Hikers Challenge Oct. 17
September 30, 2008
Munising – The North Country Trail Hikers will participate in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Hikers Challenge on Friday, October 17.
They will hike from Miners Falls to Munising plus Munising Falls, Sand Point Maritime Trail, Sand Point Marsh Trail, Miners Castle Day Hike, Miner Falls Trail, Miners River Trail and Miners Beach Trail for approximately 10.58 miles.
Contact Lorana Jinkerson at 226-6210 or ljinkers@nmu.edu to register.
Fall Bazaar Oct. 4
September 30, 2008
Champion – Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Champion-Michigamme, U.S. 41 in Champion, will host a fall bazaar on Saturday, October 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Featured will be a $4 soup, homemade bread and dessert luncheon. Baked goods will be available.
Apple Social in Trenary Oct. 4
September 30, 2008
Trenary – The United Methodist Church of Trenary will host an apple social on Saturday, October 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A free-will offering will be accepted.
YMCA Annual Dinner Dance Oct. 11
September 30, 2008
Marquette – The YMCA of Marquette County annual dinner dance will take place on Saturday, October 11 at the Y in Marquette. The event will have a tailgate party theme.
The evening will include a 5:30 p.m. social hour with a cash bar, dinner, live auction and dancing.
Auction items will include: a Holiday Inn pool party, a pig roast at Marquette Mountain, a family fishing trip, and more.
The Packer ticket raffle drawing will be at 8 p.m.
Tickets cost $15 and are available from any Y board member or at the Marquette and Negaunee facilities. Proceeds will benefit the Strong Kids Scholarship Campaign.
For more information, call the Y at 227-9622 or 475-9666.
AuTrain-Onota Fall Open House Oct. 3
September 30, 2008
AutTrain – AuTrain-Onota Public School in Deerton will host its annual fall open house on Friday, October 3 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Guests will have the opportunity to visit classrooms, participate in activities, meet the staff and visit the newly automated Diane Kordich Children's Library.
For information, call the school office at 343-6632.
Sonderegger Symposium Oct. 2
September 30, 2008
Marquette – The eighth annual Sonderegger Symposium will be held on Thursday, October 2 at Northern Michigan University.
The event will kick off with an 8 a.m. continental breakfast. Presentations will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Mead Auditorium.
Sixteen presentations on Upper Peninsula topics will be featured, including “Marquette and the Spanish Flu of 1918,” “Yoopers in Alaska in the Great Depression,” and “Politics in the U.P. in the late 20th Century.”
Robert Archibald will give the keynote address at 7:30 p.m. in Reynolds Recital Hall. He will present “Sense of Community and the Upper Peninsula.”
OUTDOOR MINUTE – Opening Day of Archery Deer Season
September 30, 2008
Tips for bowhunters this opening day.
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Cub Scout Round-up Oct. 1
September 30, 2008
Marquette – Cub Scout Pack 395 will have an organizational meeting for new and returning boys in first through fifth grades in the Vandenboom and Sandy Knoll elementary schools area on Wednesday, October 1 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Vandenboom Elementary School.
Homeschooled boys are welcome. For more information, call 249-1461.
Martin Latta, W Fundraising Committee – Music Fest Benefit at Tailwinds
September 30, 2008
Tailwinds Grill & Bar will host a fundraising music festival and dinner to benefit the newly-reopened west branch fitness and community center as well as the Victoria Lutheran Church's food pantry. Martin Latta from the fundraising committee talks more about the event and its raffle prizes.
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Nancy Cain, Triple-A of Michigan – Gas prices due to the Current Economic Instability.
September 30, 2008
Discussion of the impacts of the current market situation on the price of crude oil, and in turn, the price of gas for motorists in Michigan.
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Cpl. Lowell Larson, MQT County Sheriff’s Ofc. – New Funds for the G.R.E.A.T. Program.
September 30, 2008
Discussion of the recently announced 137-thousand dollar federal grant that is coming to Marquette County and will be administered by the Sheriff's Office to continue the Gang Resistance Education And Training, or “GREAT” program in area schools.
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Bart Stupak, 1st Cong. District Representative – His Vote on the Wall Street Bailout
September 30, 2008
Discussion of the Congressman's “NO” vote concerning the proposed $700-Billion dollar bailout of Wall Street and the so-called “toxic” property investments they have made.
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U.P. Idol Auditions Oct. 7-8
September 30, 2008
Negaunee – The Marquette County Humane Society presents “U.P. Idol” auditions on Tuesday, October 7 ad Wednesday, October 8 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Negaunee Township Hall.
There is a $10 donation entry fee. Reserve your audition by calling 475-6661 or email petpromos@upaws.org.
The top ten singers will be chosen to perform at Marquette Mountain on October 24 from 5 to 10 p.m.
Top three prizes include three hours of studio time at “Redfella Records” in Marquette.
The event at Marquette Mountain will include music, raffles, snacks, a cash bar, fun and the Top U.P. Idol for a $5 admission charge.
Terry Reser, Cancer Program Director – The Importance of Donating Bone Marrow
September 30, 2008
Terry Reser, Director of the Cancer Program at the Marquette General Hospitals Cancer Center, talks about the importance of donating Bone Marrow. A Upcoming Bone Marrow Donor Drive will take place October 9th from 10am until 6pm in the West Lobby. For More information, Call The MGH Cancer Center at 906-225-3500 or Toll Free 800-562-9753 Ext 3500
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Fish Fry Oct. 24
September 30, 2008
Harvey – St. Louis the King Church in Harvey will be having a Fish fry on Friday, October 24 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in Gauthier Hall.
Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for childern 10 to 16 and free for kids 9 and under with two paid adults.
They will also be serving a 1/2 deep-fried chicken for $6. Beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase.
All proceeds will go toward the church's debt. For more information, call 249-1438.
Candidate Forum Oct. 16
September 30, 2008
Marquette – The American Association of University Women and the U.P. Children's Coalition will sponsor a Candidate Forum on Thursday, October 16 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the Peter White Public Library.
Sonya Chrisman will be the moderator. The public is welcome.
For more information, call K. Rapport at 226-8060.
Pet Photo Fundraiser Oct. 18
September 30, 2008
Wetmore – A Pet Photo Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, October 18 at Puppy Paws on Prospect Street in Wetmore.
Professional pictures will be taken by Great Lakes Photography with packages available from $20 to $35. All proceeds will benefit the Alger County Animal Shelter.
Space is limited. Call 387-4035 to schedule your appointment.
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