Calendar – Community – Free Clothing Drive – Nov. 7
October 31, 2009
South Range – A Free Clothing Drive will be held on
Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in South Range.
There will be clothing from infants to adults of all sizes, including winter clothing and coats for all ages.
Calendar – Fun – Living With Cancer Pool Party – Nov. 7
October 31, 2009
Munising – The Alger Cancer Support Fund will sponsor a Living With Cancer pool party and social on Saturday, November 7 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Comfort Inn and Shooters Lounge in Munising.
Refreshments will be served. The event will honor families in Alger County who are living with cancer.
For more information, call 387-1616 or e-mail algerfund@yahoo.com.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Benefit Chili Dinner and Dance – Nov. 7
October 31, 2009
Traunik – A benefit chili dinner and dance for Damien Miron will be held on Saturday, November 7 from 4:30 to 11 p.m. at the Traunik Slovenian Club.
Admission is $5 for the dinner only, $8 for dinner and dance. Included will be door prizes, a silent auction and a raffle.
Damien, infant son of Alexis Pierce and Michael Miron, is a patient at Mott’s Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, awaiting three heart surgeries. Proceeds will assist his family with related expenses.
For more information, call Dianne Pierce at 446-3328.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – ‘W’alk the Doors Open – Nov. 7
October 31, 2009
K.I. Sawyer – ‘W’alk the Doors Open, a walk to raise money to reopen the “W” at Sawyer, will be held on Saturday, November 7 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at The “W” at Sawyer.
There is a $10 participation fee. Walkers can increase their donation by collecting pledges in support their participation.
Prizes will be awarded for the most money collected and the most laps walked.
Registration will be held at the door or pre-register by calling 346-6076 or email judyanderson@charter.net.
Concessions will be available for drinks and snacks. This is an inexpensive way to get involved and show your support of this great resource in our community. Help to re-open this exceptional facility and keep it an active part of our community long into the future.
Calendar – Food – Fall Tea and Bake Sale – Nov. 6
October 30, 2009
Ishpeming – The Women of the United Evangelical Covenant Church will host a Fall Tea and Bake Sale on Saturday, November 6 from noon to 2 p.m. at 1001 N. 2nd Street in Ishpeming.
Calendar – Art – Guest Lecturer at DeVos Art Museum – Nov. 6
October 30, 2009
Marquette – In conjunction with “Highlights from the Permanent Collection, on view at the DeVos Art Museum at Northern Michigan University through December 12, Dr. Mitautoshi Oba will give a lecture about Japanese modern prints on Friday, November 6 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the museum.
Dr. Oba is Assistant Professor in the School of Art and Design at NMU as well as special guest curator for the “Highlights” exhibition.
My Brother Nikhil Film Showing Nov.4
October 30, 2009
Marquette – Documentary filmmaker Dhar Anirban Onir will screen his 2005 film, “My Brother Nikhil,” on Wednesday, November 4 at 5 p.m. in Mead Auditorium in the West Science Building at Northern Michigan University.
Following the film Onir will lead a discussion about being a socially engaged filmmaker in Bollywood.
“My Brother Nikhil” is 1989 story of Dominic Souza, who was diagnosed with one of India's first cases of HIV and was arrested and quarantined for his condition.
African American Pioneers Presentation Nov. 4
October 30, 2009
Marquette – Author Valerie Bradley-Holliday will speak on African-descended pioneers in the Upper Peninsula on Wednesday, November 4 at 7 p.m. in the Shiras Room of the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.
Bradley-Holliday is the author of “Northern Roots,” a history of African American settlers and how they survived by working in lumber, mining, hunting, fishing, education and sports.
Bradley-Holliday will discuss her continuing research, focusing on the positive impact African Americans have made in the Upper Peninsula. She will sign books after the presentation.
For more information call 226-4318.
Westwood High School Stadium Show Nov. 3
October 30, 2009
Ishpeming – The Westwood High School Band will present a stadium show on Tuesday, November 3 at 7 p.m. in the Westwood High School gym.
The concert will feature music from the Jackson 5, percussion cadences, as well as the band's favorites from past pep seasons.
A $3 donation will be collected at the door.
Candy Collection Nov. 1
October 30, 2009
Marquette – Brett Goymerac, DDS, will pay trick-or-treaters $1 per pound for excess Halloween candy. Candy will be collected on Sunday, November 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Washington Dental, 760 W. Washington Street, Marquette.
The candy must be unopened, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Glowing electric toothbrushes will be handed out. All the candy collected will be shipped to U.S. troops deployed overseas.
For information, call 228-4646.
Trick or Treat Food Drive Nov. 1
October 30, 2009
Trenary – The Sunday school youth group from First Lutheran Church in Trenary will have a reverse trick-or-treat canned and boxed food drive on Sunday, November 1.
Members will go door to door in the Trenary area collecting non-perishable foods for donation to the Nifty Thrifty food pantry in Eben Junction.
Halloween Dances and Costume Contests Oct. 31
October 30, 2009
Halloween dances and costume contests for Marquette County middle and high school students will be held Saturday, October 31 in the Baraga Gym at 300 W. Baraga Ave. in Marquette.
The middle school event is from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and the high school event is from 9 to 11:30 p.m. Admission is $5 with a costume and $8 without a costume. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Marquette's Room at the Inn charity. Two $50 cash prizes for best costume will be awarded at each event. Door prizes will also be awarded. For more information, call Matt DeWitt at 361-7746 or e-mail matt@361spin.com. October 30, 2009 Michigamme – There will be a children's Halloween party Saturday, October 31 at the Michigamme Community Building.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with costume judging at 7 p.m. Featured will be games, prizes and refreshments. Trick-or-treat hours will be 4 to 6:30 p.m. in Michigamme. October 30, 2009 Marquette – The Marquette Senior High School Business Professionals of America Club will conduct a can and bottle drive on Sunday, November 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Students are raising money to attend their Regional Conferences at Bay de Noc College and the State Leadership Conference at the Grand Amway Plaza in Grand Rapids. If you have items to be picked up, please send an email to kcarr@mapsnet.org with your street address, and students will stop by to pick up returnable bottles/cans. October 30, 2009 October 30, 2009 October 30, 2009 October 30, 2009 October 29, 2009 Hancock – Portage Health's Healthy Cooking – Holiday Dips will be offered on Tuesday, November 3 at the Portage Health Conference Center, 500 Campus Drive in Hancock.
Portage Health dietitions will teach you how to boost your diet. The class also features a cooking demonstration of dishes that are delicious as well as nutritious and free recipes for your to take home. A light meal is included. The cost of the class is $10 and pre-registration is required. Call 483-1149. October 29, 2009 Marquette – The Marquette County Genealogical Society will meet on Wednesday, November 18 at 6:45 p.m. in the Shiras Room of the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.
There will be an election of officers and Mary Turvey will present a video “Mystery of the Easter Islands”. The public is invited. For more information, call 226-8079.Halloween Party in Michigamme Oct. 31
Can and Bottle Drive Nov. 1
Jim Thomas – Candidate for Negaunee City Council.
Discussion with Jim Thomas who is the other incumbent candidate running for the Negaunee City Council. He comes to the race with an extensive background in education as well as city politics and wants to maintain his presence on the city council during these difficult economic times. He says his experience makes him the best candidate for the job of council member.
Click To Listen To MP3Steve Perucco – Candidate for Negaunee City Council.
Discussion with Steve Perucco who is one of the incumbent candidates who is seeking re-election to the Negaunee City Council. He is interested in maintaining the relationships and programs already set in motion by the council and is hoping to continue various efforts in the city.
Click To Listen To MP3Michael W. Haines – Candidate for Negaunee City Council.
Discussion with Michael W. Haines who has an extensive background in education and is very passionate specific issues currently facing the City of Negaunee. He is one of the write-in candidates running in this election. He feels that the citys finances have been routed in the wrong direction, with the focus on parks and recreation over infrastructure maintenance and proper staffing.
Click To Listen To MP3John Kivela – Candidate for Marquette City Commission.
Discussion with John Kivela who is currently on the Marquette City Commission and is the Mayor of the City of Marquette. He is seeking re-election to the commission and says his current involvement with the commission has launched projects that need follow-through over the next several years and he hopes to be the person to continue on with those projects.
Click To Listen To MP3Healthy Cooking – Holiday Dips Nov. 3
Marquette Genealogical Society Meeting Nov. 18
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