Calendar – Fun – Country Dance – Jan. 3
December 31, 2009
Gwinn – Gwinn VFW Post 5670 will host a country dance on Sunday, January 3 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Live music will be provided by Tiny C. Hart and the Hartbeats. Admission is $7. Lunch will be available.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Bottle and Can Drive – Jan. 2
December 30, 2009
Escanaba – Boy Scout Troop 411 will conduct a Bottle and Can Drive on Saturday, January 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elmer’s Super One and Walmart in Escanaba.
All of the funds raised stay locally, with about half going directly to the boys to help them attend upcoming activities.
Calendar – Fun – Tai Chi Chuan Workshop – Jan. 2
December 30, 2009
Marquette – An introductory Tai Chi Chuan workshop will be offered on Saturday, January 2 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Grace United Methodist Church, 927 W. Fair Avenue in Marquette.
Guest presenter martial artist Rick Pietila will review Tai Chi fundamentals and give several demonstrations.
Tai Chi is a gentle exercise developed by Chinese monks in the eighth century. It boosts the immune system, increases flexibility and improves balance.
No prior experience is needed. For more information, call The Cedar Tree Institute at 228-5494.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Bottle and Can Drive – Jan. 1
December 29, 2009
Marquette – The Marquette American Legion Blues and Reds baseball teams will conduct a bottle and can drive on Friday, January 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Marquette.
The players will be going door-to-door. If homeowners are away, returnables may be placed in bags labeled Blues/Baseball and placed on front porches or steps. To schedule a pickup call 225-1690.
Calendar – Holidays – New Year’s Elementary Ball – Dec. 31
December 28, 2009
Marquette – The Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum in downtown Marquette will once again ring in the New Year with its annual Elementary Ball, on Thursday, December 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
There will be music, snacks, party favors and the annual countdown and lighted ball drop from the top of the museum. Admission is $4 for children, free for adults.
Calendar – Holidays – YMCA New Year’s Bash – Dec. 31
December 28, 2009
Marquette – Families and area youth can ring in 2010 family style at the YMCA in Marquette. Enjoy a Youth Bash on Thursday, December 31 from 11 a.m to 12:30 p.m. with a Noon Countdown, complete with a balloon drop, goodie bags and confetti.
Everyone is encouraged to get glamorous for a day of celebration and enjoy music, dancing, games, snacks and more. This event is free for YMCA members and only $2 per person for non members.
For more information or to volunteer, call the YMCA in Marquette at 227-9622.
Calendar – Education – The Botany of Wintertime Class Registration Deadline – Dec. 31
December 28, 2009
Marquette -The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will offer the class “The Botany of Wintertime” on Thursday, January 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. with participants meeting at 12:30 p.m. at the Berry Events Center to carpool or going directly to 600 Brickyard Road in Marquette Township.
NCLL member Kathy Peters will lead the presentation on her property, where the class will identify trees and shrubs. Wear warm clothing and bring available snowshoeing equipment.
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be Thursday, January 21. Cost is $4 for NCLL members, $7 for others. Registration deadline is December 31. To register, call Carol Margrif at 249-9975.
Calendar – Holidays – The Christmas Ship – Dec. 30
December 27, 2009
Marquette – Folk singer, songwriter and author Carl Behrend will present the holiday tale “The Christmas Ship” on Wednesday, December 30 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.
Revisit the era when it was a holiday tradition for countless early 20th Century Chicago area residents to gather at the Clark Street Bridge and anxiously await the arrival of the “Christmas ship,” which was loaded with thousands of fresh cut trees from the northwoods of Michigan. Behrend tells the true story of the fierce winter storm of 1912 when, with his tree-filled ship covered in ice, the skipper and crew of the sailing vessel Rouse Simmons tragically sank not far from the shores of Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
For more information call 226-4318 or visit www.pwpl.info.
Calendar – Youth – Vacation Fun Winter Fun – Dec. 30
December 27, 2009
Ishpeming – The Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library will offer Vacation Fun Winter Crafts on Wednesday, December 30 at 2 p.m. for all school-aged children.
Calendar – Sports – Skate With the Redmen – Dec. 29
December 26, 2009
Marquette – A free, fun skating session with the Marquette Senior High School Figure Skating and Hockey teams will be held on Tuesday, December 29 from 6 to 6:50 p.m. at Lakeview Arena in Marquette.
The event is open to children ages 4 and up. No
Free, Fun, skating session with the MSHS Figure Skating and Hockey teams, open to children ages 4 and up. No experience necessary, lessons available for beginners. Safety helmets are advised. Rental skates available for $3.00, limited availability. Waiver must be signed by parent for participation. Voluntary donations will be accepted for the Humane Society at the door. Sponsored by B & G Heating and Plumbing.
Calendar – Youth – Preschool Story and Craft Hour – Dec. 29
December 26, 2009
Ishpeming – The Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library will offer a preschool story and crafts hour on Tuesday, December 29 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Children will go on an imagination vacation, have a wild rumpus, visit a tropical paradise and much more.
Calendar – Food – Community Meal – Dec. 23
December 20, 2009
Gwinn – Grace Lutheran Church of Gwinn will serve a free sloppy joe dinner on Wednesday, December 23 from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
The church is at 558 W. M-35, west of the Gwinn DNR office; a sign will be posted. For more information call 346-3156.
Calendar – Food – Community Meal – Dec. 22
December 19, 2009
Marquette – Messiah Lutheran Church invites the community to fellowship and a light meal on Tuesday, December 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the church on the corner of Magnetic and Presque Isle in Marquette.
After the meal and fellowship the group will carol at local nursing homes and in the community. For more information visit marquettelutherans.org or call Danny Stone at 225-1119.
Basketball – JV Boys – Marquette Redmen vs Negaunee Miners December 18, 2009
December 18, 2009
Marquette Redmen vs. Negaunee Miners – Boys JV Basketball – December 18, 2009
View album select photos at HERE.
Photos by Daryl Jarvinen Photography. Please visit http://www.upcheapphotos.com.
Calendar – Education – Live Sky Tour and ‘Tis the Season – Dec. 21
December 18, 2009
Marquette – The Shiras Planetarium, located in the rear of Marquette Senior High School, will present the program “Live Sky Tour and ‘Tis the Season” on Monday, December 21 at 7:30 p.m.
The program begins with a short program, “Live Sky Tour” using the MS-8 Star Projector which displays one of the best indoor skies anywhere in the world. Learn about the stars and constellations of this season in complete realism.
The feature program, one of the most requested and famous shows produced by Lochness Productions, “‘Tis the Season” is back again as an annual tradition. Bring a family member and enjoy the spirit of the season with beautiful imagery, music, and information about this holiday season.
Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students and senior citizens. Please no unattended children due to noise concerns.
For more information, call the Sky Line at 225-4204.
Basketball – Freshmen Boys – Marquette Redmen vs Negaunee Miners December 18, 2009
December 18, 2009
Marquette Redmen vs. Negaunee Miners – Boys Freshmen Basketball – December 18, 2009
View album select photos at HERE.
Photos by Daryl Jarvinen Photography. Please visit http://www.upcheapphotos.com.
Calendar – Seniors – OWLS Screening “August Rush” – Dec. 21
December 18, 2009
Marquette – The OWLS (Older Wiser Lutherans) group from Messiah and St. Mark’s Lutheran churches will screen the film “August Rush” on Monday, December 21 at 1 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church on the corner of Presque Isle and Magnetic in Marquette.
Food and refreshments will be served.The event is open to area men and women, 55 and older.
For more information, visit marquettelutherans.org or call 225-1119.
Calendar – Music – St. Paul Concert Choir Concert – Dec. 20
December 17, 2009
Negaunee – The St. Paul Concert Choir will perform its annual concert, titled “Joy Joy Joy,” on Sunday, December 20 at 3:30 and 7 p.m. at St. Paul Church in Negaunee.
Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be collected.
The concert will be directed by Bill Barrette and Mary Trolla and will be accompanied by Anthony Beacco and Dawn Betts. Special guests will be the Voices in Motion select choir from Westwood High School.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Pancake Breakfast – Dec. 20
December 17, 2009
Marquette – Marquette Electricians Midget AAA hockey team, along with the Marquette Masonic Lodge, will sponsor a pancake breakfast and silent auction fundraiser on Sunday, December 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Masonic Building, 128 W. Washington Street in Marquette.
Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for ages 5-12 and free for age 4 and younger. Tickets are available at Johnson Sports and the Second Skin Shop, or from any Electrician player or parent.
Calendar – Music – Community Jam Session – Dec. 20
December 17, 2009
Marquette – The Peter White Public Library will host a community jam session on Sunday, December 20 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Community Room.
The session will begin with a special screening of the new, 60-minute documentary, “Always Been a Rambler.” The film celebrates 50 years of the New Lost City Ramblers, stars of the ’60s folk revival, who inspired younger musicians from Bob Dylan to Bela Fleck to explore American traditional music.
The jam session begins at 3 p.m. Bring your guitar, fiddle, banjo, bass, or sing along to old time folk music tunes by Peter, Paul and Mary, the Carter Family, Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan and others.
For more information call 226-4318 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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