Calendar – Health – WIC Clinic – March 3
February 28, 2010
Negaunee – Marquette County Health Department will offer a WIC Clinic on Wednesday, March 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Health Department, 184 US Hwy 41 in Negaunee.
For an appointment or more information, call 475-7846.
Calendar – Food – Community Meal – March 3
February 28, 2010
Marquette – Messiah Lutheran Church in Marquette is hosting its monthly community meal. on Wednesday, March 3 at 6:00 p.m.
This is a volunteer driven free community event for all. On the menu will be ham and pineapple, green bean casserole, macaroni salad and chocolate cherry bars. To volunteer or for more information, go to marquettelutherans.org or call 225-1119.
Calendar – Community – A Side of Portage – March 3
February 28, 2010
Hancock – A Side of Portage, a free lunchtime series featuring topics of general interest in the health and wellness field, will be held on Wednesday, March 3 from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. at Portage Health Conference Center in Hancock.
Lunch will not be provided but participants are encouraged to bring their own. Learn about A Side of Portage that you may not know. The March topic is the Tree House project, an indoor playground for children.
For more information, call Portage Health’s Communications Department at 483-1561.
Calendar – Education – Amateur Radio Technician Class Begins – March 3
February 28, 2010
Eben Junction – An amateur radio technician class for all ages will be offered from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Wednesday, March 3 at Superior Central School in Eben Junction.
Students will learn the material required to earn a technician FCC amateur radio license. For more information, contact Joshua Johnson at KD8KFM or 439-5019.
Calendar – Community – Blood Drive – March 3
February 28, 2010
Gladstone – The American Red Cross will conduct a Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 3 from noon to 6 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church in Gladstone.
Calendar – Youth – Japanese Culture Classes – March 3-24
February 28, 2010
Marquette – Tomoko Inoue, Great Lakes Center for youth development cultural program associate, will teach classes on Japanese culture and art in a free, four week seminar at the Marquette Arts and Culture Center, in the Peter White Public Library. Classes for sixth through twelfth grade students will meet on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. beginning on March 3.
Students will learn basic Japanese words, how to eat with chopsticks, how to write their name in Japanese calligraphy, how to create beautiful shapes using origami, and get a taste of Japanese food. Class size is limited to 15 students.
Preregistration is required. For information or to register, call 228-0472.
Calendar – Fun – Basic Ballroom Dance Class – March 3 – April – 7
February 28, 2010
MarquetteThe Marquette Arts and Culture Center will offer a Basic Ballroom Dance class on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. beginning March 3 through April 7 at the MACC, located in Peter White Public Library.
The class will include instruction in the waltz, rhumba, cha cha, salsa, tango and pasadoble. Instructors will be Camilla Mingay and Don Ohman. Cost is $45 for city of Marquette residents, $50 for others.
All ages are welcome. For information or to register, call 228-0472.
Calendar – Health – Blood Drive – March 2
February 27, 2010
Trenary – The U.P. Regional Blood Center, a service of Marquette General Health System, will conduct a Blood Mobile blood drive on Tuesday, March 2 from 3 to 6:45 p.m. at the Trenary Community Building.
To schedule an appointment, call Betsy Hoy at 446-4628.
Calendar – Health – WIC Clinic – March 2
February 27, 2010
Marquette – Marquette County Health Department will offer a WIC Clinic on Tuesday, March 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Lake Superior Village Project Manager’s Office, 125 Dobson in Marquette.
For an appointment or more information, call 475-7846.
Calendar – Outdoors – Winter Film Festival – March 2
February 27, 2010
Seney – The Seney National Wildlife Refuge, in cooperation with Seney Natural History Association, will continue their Winter Film Festival with “Nourish: Food Plus Community” and “Garbage: The Revolution Starts at Home” on Tuesday, March 2 at 7 p.m. in the Visitor Center Auditorium at the Refuge.
The shows are open to the public and free of charge. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided. The Seney National Wildlife Refuge is located at 1674 Refuge Entrance Road in Seney.
Calendar – Community – Blood Drive – March 2
February 27, 2010
Escanaba – The American Red Cross will conduct a Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 2 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Escanaba Civic Center.
Calendar – Theater – Reader’s Theater – March 2
February 27, 2010
Marquette – In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Readers Theater goers will read “Stones In His Pockets” by Marie Jones on Tuesday, March 2 at 7 p.m. in the Shiras Room of the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.
Peter White Public Library Readers Theater is a group of adults, who are interested in drama and are willing and able to read a scripted role. They meet on the first Tuesday of each month to read plays for enjoyment. New members are always welcome.
Calendar – Health – Community Blood Pressure Clinic – March 2
February 27, 2010
Houghton – A Portage Health Community Blood Pressure Clinic will be held on Tuesday, March 2 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Portage Health Fitness Center, 921 W. Sharon Avenue in Houghton.
Blood pressure screening is free and open to all community members. No appointments are necessary. For more information, call Portage Health’s Home Care and Hospice at 9483-1160.
Calendar – Community – Grandparents Teach, Too Fun and Learning Activities – March 2
February 27, 2010
Marquette – Grandparents Teach, Too Fun and Learning Activities will be offered on Tuesday, March 2 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.
The event will feature hands-on activities for adults and children. There is no charge and no registration needed.
Calendar – Theater – Afternoon Film Classics – March 1
February 26, 2010
Marquette – The Peter White Public Library Afternoon Classics series will present “High Noon,” starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly, on Monday, March 1 at 1:30 p.m. in the Community Room.
Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Cooper, the movie is in black and white and runs for 85 minutes. For more information, visit www.pwpl. info or call 226-4318.
Calendar – Outdoors – Garden Planning Presentation – March 1
February 26, 2010
Marquette – Ellen Weingarten, president of the Marquette Community Garden Club, will present “Starting Your Garden” on Monday, March 1 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.
Weingarten will offer tips and information on getting seeds and plants and preparing gardens for spring. Treats will be served and door prizes awarded.
This event is sponsored by Slow Food Central Upper Peninsula. For more information, e-mail admin@slowfoodcup.org or visit slowfoodcup.org.
Calendar – Elder Care – Remembering Group Meeting – March 1
February 26, 2010
Grand Marais – “The Remembering Group,” an Alzheimer’s caregiver support group, will meet on Monday, March 1 at 1 p.m. at the Community Center in Grand Marais.
For more information, contact Gustav Petruske, Jr. at 494-2451.
Calendar – Health – WIC Clinic – March 1
February 26, 2010
Negaunee – Marquette County Health Department will offer a WIC Clinic on Monday, March 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Health Department, 184 US Hwy 41 in Negaunee.
For an appointment or more information, call 475-7846.
Calendar – Youth – Afterschool Explorers – March 1
February 26, 2010
Marquette – The Peter White Public Library will host Afterschool Explorers on Monday, March 1 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the children’s room.
First through fifth graders are invited to explore art and science through stories and a project. For more information, call 226-4320 or 228-0472.
Calendar – Health – Blood Pressure Clinic – March 1
February 26, 2010
Laurium – Aspirus Keweenaw Home Health and Hospice will offer a free blood pressure clinic on Monday, March 1 from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at CLK Senior Citizen’s Center at Laurium Housing in Laurium.
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