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 – 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 – Music/Benefits/Fundraisers – St. Paul’s “Celebrates the Arts” May 19
May 16, 2012
Marquette – The St. Paul’s “Celebrates the Arts” Series will present a concert with pianist Nancy Railey and violinist Connie Weiner on Saturday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 201 E. Ridge Street, Marquette.
A suggested donation of $8 for adults, $4 for students, and $15 for a family will be collected at the recital. All proceeds will benefit the Marquette Women’s Center.
For more information, call Kathy at 226-2912.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Negaunee Senior Center Rummage Sale – May 19
May 16, 2012
Negaunee – The Negaunee Senior Center will host a rummage sale fundraiser on Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Center, 410 Jackson Street, Negaunee.
A lunch will be available for $4. All proceeds will go toward in-home and recreational services provided to Negaunee, Negaunee Township and Richmond Township senior citizens.
For more information, call 475-6266.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Da U.P. Ride for the Red – May 19
May 16, 2012
Escanaba/Marquette – Da’ U.P. Ride for the Red Charity Motorcycle Ride will be held on Saturday, May 19 beginning at 10 a.m. at Bald Eagle Harley Davidson in Marquette and at the Peninsula Bay Inn in Escanaba. The ride will end at the Peninsula Bay Inn with a dinner/dance.
A pre-ride party will be held on Friday, May 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sandbar in Gladstone.
Registration for the event is $35 for a single, $60 for a double, and includes an event pin, ride, dinner, and music. Proceeds will benefit the Superior U.P. Chapter of the American Red Cross.
For more information, visit www.upamericanredcross.org or call Geri Nelson at 786-3270.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Bake Sale in Skandia – May 19
May 16, 2012
Skandia – The Skandia Lioness will host a bake sale on Saturday, May 19 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Skandia Community Center.
Proceeds from the bake sale will go toward a scholarship fund.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Sale to Benefit UPAWS – May 17
May 14, 2012
Marquette – A special sale to benefit the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter will be offered on Thursday, May 17 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Getz’s in downtown Marquette.
Everything in the store will be at 25 percent off. UPAWS will be on hand to visit with shelter friends and will receive 5 percent of all purchases.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Fair Trade Market – May 12-13
May 9, 2012
Marquette – A fair trade market will be held on Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, May 13 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 305 W. Magnetic Street, Marquette.
The market will feature a variety of items handmade by disadvantaged artisans in developing regions around the world, including jewelry, purses, bags, wood items and more.
For more information, call 225-1119 or visit marquettelutherans.org.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Spaghetti Dinner in Republic – May 12
May 9, 2012
Republic – The Republic United Methodist Church Women will sponsor a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, May 12 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Republic-Michigamme School, 227 Maple Street, Republic.
The cost for the meal is $8 for adults, $4 for children, $7 for seniors, and $20 for families. Proceeds will benefit the church’s fuel fund.
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Poppy Distribution in Gwinn – May 11
May 8, 2012
Gwinn – Gwinn VFW Post 5670 and Ladies Auxiliary will be distributing poppies in exchange for donations on Friday, May 11 at several businesses in Gwinn.
Proceeds will be used for projects to assist veterans. For information, call Chris St. Aubin at 346-9329.
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