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March 27, 2012
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Calendar – Groups – Tasty Reads Book Club Meeting – May 21
May 18, 2012
Marquette – Join the Tasty Reads, a book group for readers who love to cook, for a lunchtime book discussion of “Dinner With Dad: How I Found My Way Back to the Family Table” by Cameron Stracher on Monday, May 21 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Shiras Room of the Peter White Public Library.
Participants are invited enjoy sample recipes from the book and new members are always welcome.
There is no admission charge. For more information visit www.pwpl.info or call the library at 226-4315.
Calendar – Theater – Auditions for Dandelion Cottage – May 21-22
May 18, 2012
Marquette – Lake Superior Theatre will hold a second set of auditions for “Dandelion Cottage” on Monday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 22 from 6:30 8:30 p.m. both nights in Workshop Rom #1 at the Peter White Public Library.
Be a part of bringing Marquette history to life in this production celebrating the anniversary of the cottage. All ages of men, women, boys and girls are needed. Cold readings are available at the auditions.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Breakfast Buffet in Gwinn – May 20
May 17, 2012
Gwinn – The Men’s Auxiliary will sponsor a Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gwinn VFW Post 5670.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under.
Calendar – Music/Faith – Gospel Music and Pie Social – May 20
May 17, 2012
Marquette – An informal worship service featuring gospel music and a pie social will be offered on Sunday, May 20 at 6 p.m. in the Social Room of First United Methodist Church, 111 E. Ridge Street, Marquette.
Music will be provided by members of the Sanctuary Choir, Hearts on Fire Praise Team, and special guest, Todd Noordyk on harmonica, ukelele and keyboards.
The event is free, open to all, and part of the monthly “Re-Imagine” series at First UMC. The church is barrier free. For more information, call 225-1344.
Calendar – Community – Michigan Iron Industry Museum Open House – May 20
May 17, 2012
Negaunee – The Michigan Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee will host a public open house on Sunday, May 20 from noon to 4 p.m. featuring two performances by White Water at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the museum, 73 Forge Road in Negaunee.
The museum’s open house kicks off a summer-long series of programs and events celebrating the museum’s 25th anniversary. The event is free and light refreshments will be served. Donations are encouraged to support the museum’s education programming.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Cub Scout Pancake Breakfast – May 20
May 17, 2012
Ishpeming – Cub Scout Pack 321 will host a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the VFW Post, 310 Bank Street in Ishpeming.
The all-you-can-eat breakfast is $5 for adults, and free for children under six with a paid adult. Proceeds go towards covering costs for the Cub Scouts activities and awards.
Calendar – Outdoors – Water Sampling on the Yellow Dog Plains – May 20
May 17, 2012
Big Bay – The Water Sentinels will be sampling the streams of the Yellow Dog Plains on Sunday, May 20 beginning with participants meeting at 10 a.m. at the Huron Mountain Realty in Big Bay.
Everyone is welcome. Bring a lunch. The group usually gets back to Big Bay about 5 p.m.
For more information, contact Dave Allen at 228-9453.
Calendar – Art/Community – Model A Cut-Out Decorating – May 19
May 16, 2012
Marquette – In support of the Model A Ford Club of America’s visit to the city of Marquette, a decorating open house will be held on Saturday, May 19 from noon to 4 p.m. in the Marquette Arts and Culture Center in the lower level of Peter White Library.
Families may decorate a 2-by-2 foot wooden cutout in the shape of a Model A. The cost is $10 per cutout and families may paint as many as they wish. All painting supplies will be provided.
Completed Model A cutouts will be displayed June 15 through 25 on Third Street, in downtown Marquette. For more information, visit www.downtownmarquette.org
Calendar – Groups – Sierra Club Little Presque Isle Clean-up – May 19
May 16, 2012
Marquette The C.U.P. Chapter of the Sierra Club will meet for the first Little Presque Isle Clean-up on Saturday, May 19, meeting at 10 a.m. in the Little Presque Isle parking lot.
Clean-up lasts about two hours. All community members are welcome to join in the effort.
For more information, contact Dave Allen at 228-9453.
Calendar – Education – Armed Forces Day Walk – May 19
May 16, 2012
Marquette – The Marquette Regional History Center will offer an Armed Forces Day Walk, featuring the stories of local men and women who fought in wars from the Civil War to the Vietnam War, on Saturday, May 19 beginning at 1 p.m. at the main gate of Holy Cross Cemetery on Wright Street in Marquette.
History Center guides will tell the stories of about a dozen men and women who served their country during times of conflict, some who died in battle and some who returned to Marquette after their service.
The program will feature some military music and “Taps” will be played at the grave of a Vietnam War soldier. A suggested donation of $5 will be appreciated to benefit the History Center.
For more information, call the Marquette Regional History Center at 226-3571.
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