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 – 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 – Community – Refrigerator/Freezer Drop-Off Through May 19
May 16, 2012
Marquette/Iron Mountain – U.P. utilities are offering a rebate of $30 to residents who drop off old refrigerators and freezers to be hauled away by Saturday, May 19.
Refrigerator drop-off sites are at 2200 Wright Street, Marquette and 800 Industrial Park Drive, Iron Mountain. Residents also may schedule a pickup by calling 1-877-270-3519 or by visiting www.UPfridge.com.
Refrigerators and freezers must be in working order and have a storage capacity of 10 cubic feet or more.
Calendar – Community – Profit Mastery Workshop – Registration Deadline – May 18
May 15, 2012
Marquette – Northern Initiatives will offer a Profit Mastery Workshop with creator Steve LeFever on Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day in the Erie Room of the University Center at NMU.
Participants will learn what their financial statements tell them about their business operations and gain expertise and confidence to take action.
Cost for the workshop is $495 and includes lunch and all course materials. Registration deadline is Friday, May 18. Registration forms are available at www.niupnorth.org.
Calendar – Families – 13th Annual Family Night – May 16
May 13, 2012
Ishpeming – The 13th Annual Family Night “Come Play With Us” will be held on Wednesday, May 16 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Aspen Ridge Elementary School in Ishpeming.
For more information, call Donna Ballweber at 485-3178.
Calendar – Community – Marketing Workshop – May 15
May 12, 2012
Marquette – Karyn Olsson will be the keynote speaker at the workshop Marketing on a Dime-Practical Strategies for Your Small Business” to be held on Tuesday, May 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Shiras Room of the Peter White Library.
Calendar – Community – Business After Hours – May 14
May 11, 2012
Marquette – JRJ Food Equipment will host a Business After Hours on Monday, May 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 405 Brookton Road in Marquette.
Guests will be treated to refreshments and hors d’oeuvres, and will be eligible to win fabulous prizes.
Calendar – Food/Community – Free Community Meal in Marquette – May 9
May 6, 2012
Marquette – A free community meal will be offered on Wednesday, May 9 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 111 E. Ridge Street, Marquette.
All are welcome for food and fellowship. The church is barrier-free.
For more information, call 225-1344.
Calendar – Food/Community – Free Community Meal in Gwinn – May 9
May 6, 2012
Gwinn – A free Community Meal will be served on Wednesday, May 8 from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. at Gwinn United Methodist Church, 251 W. Jasper Street, Gwinn.
For more information, call 346-6314.
Calendar – Community – 2012 Iditarod Winner to Speak – May 7
May 4, 2012
Marquette – Dallas Seavey, the 2012 Iditarod winner, will speak on Monday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Michigan Room of the University Center at Northern Michigan University.
Seavey will share his experiences in the 2012 Iditarod, where he
beat his father and grandfather in the process and also became the youngest champion of the famed race. Seavey’s grandfather is one of the three founding members of the race and his father was the 2004 winner.
The grueling event began in Willow, Alaska on March 4, Seavey’s 25th
birthday. Nine days, four hours and 29 minutes later, he crossed the
finish line in Nome.
The Seavey’s fuel their teams with Momentum Premium Athletic Dog Dog
Food, made by Dr Tim’s Pet Food Company of Marquette, proud to be a part of this historic finish and part of the Dallas Seavey Racing Team.
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