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END OF JULY EVENTS
28 WEDNESDAY
Sunrise 6:24 a.m.; Sunset 9:27 p.m.
Calumet
• Copper Country Journal: The Diary of Schoolmaster Henry Hobart, 1863 - 1864. Learn about life in Clifton during the mid-1800s at the Cliff Mine. 5:30 p.m. Calumet Public Library, 57070 Mine Street. 337-0311.
Curtis
• Music in the Park. Generations will perform. 6:30 p.m. Curtis Park. www.curtischamber.com
Gwinn
• Merry Mixers. 1:00 p.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
K.I. Sawyer
• Free Summer Lunch Program. Available for youth to age eighteen. Monday through Friday through August 27. 11:30 a.m. Salvation Army Recreation Center, 302 Explorer. 346-5974.
Marquette
• Marquette County Conservation District Volunteer Workday. Bring garden tools and plant along the Trestle Corridor. 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Call for location. 226-2461, ext. 5.
• Blueberry Festival Talent Show Auditions. 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Community Room, Marquette Arts and Culture Center, lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 228-0472.
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. Toddlers and their caregivers do hands-on activities together. Monday through Friday. $5. 11:00 a.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 West Baraga Avenue. 226-3911.
• Medicare Information Clinic. 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 228-6169.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 6:30 p.m. Suite 8 Westwood Mall, 3020 US-41 West. 226-3108.
• Bingo. 6:45 p.m. Masonic Center, 128 West Washington Street. 228-8450.
• Round Dance Lessons. 6:45 p.m. Location varies. Call for details. 227-5702.
• Lake Superior Theatre: Last Five Years. Through August 1. Youth, $7.50; students and seniors, $12; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre, 270 Lakeshore Boulevard. 227-2675 or www.lakesuperiortheatre.com
Michigamme
• Music in the Park. Jim and Ray will perform. 7:00 p.m. Michigamme Park.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. 10:00 a.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
• Social Luncheon. The public is welcome at this weekly lunch, targeted for seniors. Call ahead for the menu. Seniors, $4.50; nonseniors, $5. 11:30 a.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
• Jackson Mine Farmers Market. Featuring local growers, producers, crafters and food vendors. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jackson Mine Park, corner of Iron and Tobin streets. 869-4859.
• Trivia. 5:00 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
• Pinochle. 6:30 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
Seney
• Wildlife Wednesdays. Take a guided auto tour of the refuge backcountry while looking for swans, loons, eagles and more. 7:00 p.m. Seney National Wildlife Refuge, 1674 Refuge Entrance Road. 586-9851.
29 THURSDAY
Sunrise 6:26 a.m.; Sunset 9:26 p.m.
Chassell
• Courtney Clisch Concert. Courtney Clisch will play a variety of music. 7:00 p.m. Chassell Heritage Center, 42373 North Hancock Street. 523-1155.
Curtis
• Musical Comedy: Tumbledown Town. Presented by the Portage Players. Through the 31st. Youth twelve and younger, $8; adults, $12. 8:00 p.m. Erickson Center for the Arts, N9246 Saw-Wa-Quato Street. 586-9974 or www.ericksoncenter.org
Gwinn
• Blood Pressure Screening. 11:00 a.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
• Senior Meal. Eat a nutritious meal and socialize with friends. Seniors, $3; adults, $6. Noon. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
• Senior Yoga. 2:00 p.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
• Farmers Market. 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Peter Nordeen Park, Pine Street. www.gwinnmi.com
Ishpeming
• Summer Concert Series. Black Pearl will perform. 7:00 p.m. Old Ish Park. 485-1033.
Marquette
• Mindfulheart Meditation. 8:00 a.m. Morgan Chapel, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 201 East Ridge Street. 226-2912.
• Free Blood Pressure Screenings. 9:00 a.m. to noon. St. Vincent de Paul, 2119 Presque Isle Avenue. 226-3840.
• All About Phytoplankton. Penny Chisholm will give a presentation. 1:00 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 1:00 p.m. Suite 8 Westwood Mall, 3020 US-41 West. 226-3108.
• Marquette County Sociable Seniors. 5:00 p.m. Bonanza Restaurant, 2382 US-41 West. 360-9450.
• Pizza Night. Call before 5:30 p.m. to ensure enough pizza. $5 per person plus museum entry. 5:30 p.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 West Baraga Avenue. 226-3911.
• Movie: The World According to Monsanto. 7:00 p.m. Conference Room, Marquette Food Coop, 109 West Baraga Avenue. 225-0671, ext. 23.
• Lake Superior Theatre: Last Five Years. See Wednesday the 28th.
• Blueberry Dance Festival. The dance festival will include free workshops by U.P. dance instructors and a dance competition. Through the 31st. Times and locations vary. 228-0471 or www.mqtcty.org
Munising
• Hiawatha National Forest Service Program. Dr. Skibo will share results from the 2010 archeological exploration on Grand Island’s Murray Bay. 7:00 p.m. Alger County Heritage Center, Washington Street. 387-2512.
Negaunee
• Wii Bowling. 10:00 a.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
• Cribbage. $3.25. 1:00 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
30 FRIDAY
Sunrise 6:27 a.m.; Sunset 9:24 p.m.
Baraga
• Protect the Earth Great Lakes Community Gathering. This year’s theme is Protecting Our Water, Environment and Sacred Places. The weekend will feature guest speakers, workshops, films and entertainment. Through August 1. Times vary. Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College and Ojibwa Recreation Area.
Christmas
• Range Light Tour. Learn about the Range Light and navigation history. Event is canceled if it rains. 3:00 p.m. Christmas Sign, south side of M-28 shoulder. 387-3700.
Copper Harbor
• Fort Wilkins Civil War Encampment. The encampment will feature more than 25 costumed interpreters, a depiction of army barracks life, medical and undertaking demonstrations, drills and skits, full-scale artillery pieces, army tents and authentic reproductions of mess gear, small arms and other period artifacts. old listing. Through August 1. 8:00 a.m. to dusk. Fort Wilkins State Park. 289-4215.
Curtis
• Musical Comedy: Tumbledown Town. See Thursday the 29th.
Gwinn
• Senior Exercise. 10:00 a.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
• Senior Meal. See Thursday the 29th.
Ishpeming
• Sea Movies: Surf’s Up. 2:00 p.m. Carnegie Public Library, 317 North Main Street. 486-4381.
K.I. Sawyer
• Seasonal Crafts and Fun. Visit with others and create seasonal crafts. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Salvation Army Recreation Center, 302 Explorer. 346-5974.
Marquette
• Blueberry Festival. Activities include talent shows, artist and craft markets, music, dancing, games and more. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Downtown. www.mqtcty.org or 228-0472.
• Youth Movie Night. 4:30 p.m. Lake Superior Village Youth and Family Center, 1901 Longyear Avenue. 228-3771.
• Music in the Park. Becky Cairati, Adam Whittington and Ethan Bott will perform. 6:00 p.m. Band Shell, Presque Isle. www.mqtcty.org
• Marquette Folk Dancers. Learn partner and nonpartner dances with an emphasis on European dance. The first hour is dedicated to beginning-level dances. No partner or experience necessary. Please wear soft-soled shoes. $2. 7:00 p.m. Enter green door on east side of building, Northern Lights Martial Arts, 1500 West Washington Street. 226-9617.
• Lake Superior Theatre: Last Five Years. See Wednesday the 28th.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Wednesday the 28th.
• Social Bingo. 1:00 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
31 SATURDAY
Sunrise 6:28 a.m.; Sunset 9:23 p.m.
Baraga
• Protect the Earth Great Lakes Community Gathering. See Friday the 30th.
Christmas
• Hiawatha National Forest Program. Reg Pettibone will discuss Native American culture through dance, song, narration and artifacts with a strong environmental emphasis. 7:00 p.m. Bay Furnace Historic Site. 387-2512.
Copper Harbor
• Fort Wilkins Civil War Encampment. See Friday the 30th.
Curtis
• Musical Comedy: Tumbledown Town. See Thursday the 29th.
Gwinn
• Share Distribution. This nonprofit food-buying club offers nutritious products at a reduced cost through a volunteer-run, community-based distribution system. Place orders for August between July 31 through August 10. 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Gwinn Clubhouse, 165 North Maple Street. 346-5326 or www.sharewi.org
Hancock
• Share Distribution. See Gwinn listing. 11:00 a.m. to noon. Western U.P. District Health Department, 540 Depot Street. 482-7382 or www.sharewi.org
Iron Mountain
• Farmers and Artists Market. 8:00 a.m. to noon. City parking lot, East A Street. 774-8530 or www.ironmountaindowntown.com
Ishpeming
• Share Distribution. See Gwinn listing. 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. VFW, 310 Bank Street. 486-4891 or www.sharewi.org
Marquette
• Share Distribution. See Gwinn listing. 7:00 to 7:30 a.m. Lake Superior Village, 1901 Longyear Avenue. 250-6666 or www.sharewi.org
• Downtown Farmers and Artists Market. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Marquette Commons, 112 South Third Street. www.downtownmarquette.org
• Blueberry Pie Contest. Bake a pie, bring a serving utensil and recipe to see if your pie wins. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Marquette Commons, 112 South Third Street. 225-0671, ext. 23.
• Art on the Rocks. Enjoy this outdoor art festival with works by more than 175 artists. Through August 1. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Lower Harbor. www.artontherocks.org
• People’s Festival. Earth-friendly, holistic, organic and natural practices will be showcased. Through August 1. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Picnic Rocks. 869-1395.
• Precious Pollinators. Learn about the many different pollinators of Presque Isle. Learn what flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. MooseWood members, free; nonmembers, $5; nonmember families, $10. 3:00 p.m. MooseWood Nature Center, Presque Isle. 228-6250.
• Whey the Advantages. Tera Johnson will give a presentation. 3:00 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. www.slowfoodcup.org
• Lake Superior Theatre: Last Five Years. See Wednesday the 28th.
• Blueberry Dance Festival Performance. See dance performances by Byron “Illastik” Reynolds, Deborah Choszcyk and special guest performers. Students, $8; adults, $13. 7:30 p.m. Kaufman Auditorium, 611 North Front Street. 228-0472 or www.mqtcty.org/arts.html
Michigamme
• Share Distribution. See Gwinn listing. 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Community Building. (800)548-2124 or www.sharewi.org
• Presbytery Point Camp Open House. See the new dining and conference hall, and enjoy music, food and more. 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. Presbytery Point, 112 Brown Road. 376-2446.
• Registration Deadline: Family Volunteer Work Camp Retreat. See August 15.
Negaunee
• Jackson Mine Flea and Artisans Market.10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Jackson Mine Park, corner of Iron and Tobin streets. 869-4859.
AUGUST EVENTS
1 SUNDAY
Sunrise 6:29 a.m.; Sunset 9:22 p.m.
Baraga
• Protect the Earth Great Lakes Community Gathering. This year’s theme is Protecting Our Water, Environment and Sacred Places. The weekend will feature guest speakers, workshops, films and entertainment. Times vary. Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College and Ojibwa Recreation Area.
Copper Harbor
• Fort Wilkins Civil War Encampment. The encampment will feature more than 25 costumed interpreters, a depiction of army barracks life, medical and undertaking demonstrations, drills and skits, full-scale artillery pieces, army tents and authenticreproductions of mess gear, small arms and other period artifacts. old listing. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fort Wilkins State Park. 289-4215.
Crystal Falls
• Branson on the Road Concert. Advanced tickets, $12; at the door, $15. 2:00 p.m. Crystal Theatre, 304 Superior Avenue. 875-6867.
Gwinn
• Country Dance. Dance to the music of the Hart Beats. Food will be available for purchase. $7. 2:00 p.m. VFW, 54 North Mitchell Street. 346-5670.
Marquette
• Art on the Rocks. Enjoy this outdoor art festival with works by more than 175 artists. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lower Harbor. www.artontherocks.org
• People’s Festival. Earth-friendly, holistic, organic and natural practices will be showcased. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Picnic Rocks. 869-1395.
• Steppin’ Out Ballroom Dance Club. Beginner and intermediate dance lessons are available. No experience necessary. Bring clean shoes. 7:00 p.m. Superior Room, University Center, NMU. 225-5702.
• Lake Superior Theatre: Last Five Years. Youth eighteen and younger, $7.50; seniors, $12; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre, 270 Lakeshore Boulevard. 227-7625.
• Registration Deadline: NCLL Empire and Tilden Mine Tours. See Wednesday the 4th.
2 MONDAY
Sunrise 6:30 a.m.; Sunset 9:20 p.m.
Calumet
• Music Monday Music Series. Branson on the Road will perform a mixture of country, comedy, bluegrass and gospel music. $15. 7:30 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth Street. 337-2610.
Escanaba
• Community Concert Series. Haight Ashbury will perform. 7:00 p.m. Ludington Park Band Shell. 786-4141 or www.deltami.org
Gwinn
• Senior Exercise. 10:00 a.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
• Senior Meal. Eat a nutritious meal and socialize with friends. Seniors, $3; adults, $6. Noon. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
• Bridge. 1:00 p.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
Houghton
• VSA of Michigan Copper Country Art Group. People with or without disabilities can share artistic talents and have fun. $7. 5:30 p.m. Oak House, 19631 Sampson. 228-5744.
K.I. Sawyer
• Free Summer Lunch Program. Available for youth to age eighteen. Monday through Friday through August 27. 11:30 a.m. Salvation Army Recreation Center, 302 Explorer. 346-5974.
• Community Hand-up Meeting. 5:00 p.m. Tailwinds Grill and Bar, 800 M-94. www.communityhandup.org
• K.I. Sawyer Community Alliance. 6:00 p.m. Tailwinds Grill and Bar, 800 M-94. www.communityhandup.org
Marquette
• Storytime. Stories for two- and three-year-old children will be told. 10:00 a.m. Children’s Area, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. Toddlers and their caregivers do hands-on activities together. Monday through Friday. $5. 11:00 a.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 West Baraga Avenue. 226-3911.
• VSA of Michigan Hiawatha Drop-In Art Group. People with or without disabilities can share artistic talents and have fun. $2. 1:00 p.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 West Baraga Avenue. 226-3911.
• Afternoon Classic Film Series. The film Singin’ in the Rain will be shown. 1:30 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4318.
• Summer Explorers. Stories and art projects will be available for students in Grades 1 to 4. 2:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• Teen Youth Council. Youth ages twelve to eighteen learn valuable leadership skills and help plan community events. 4:30 p.m. Lake Superior Village Youth and Family Center, 1901 Longyear Avenue. 228-3771.
• Medieval Re-creation (SCA) Meeting. The group researches, recreates and discusses the medieval ages. 5:30 p.m. Locations vary. 362-9260.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 6:30 p.m. Suite 8 Westwood Mall, 3020 US-41 West. 226-3108.
• Water Play. Youth age six through ten can enjoy an evening playing with water and making snow cones. Wear clothes that can get wet. Participants are asked to preregister. 6:30 p.m. Children’s Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• Gluten-Free Information Class. Learn about living a gluten-free lifestyle and more. 7:00 p.m. Marquette Food Co-op, 109 West Baraga Avenue. 225-0671, ext. 23.
• American Western Square Dance. Square dancers who enjoy mainstream levels with some plus-level sets are welcome. Minimal instruction provided. 7:30 p.m. Location varies. Call for details. 227-5702.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. 10:00 a.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
• Pinochle. 1:00 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
3 TUESDAY
Sunrise 6:32 a.m.; Sunset 9:19 p.m.
National Night Out
Calumet
• Movie Magic. The film Chicken Run will be shown. 7:00 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth Street. 337-2610 or www.calumettheatre.com 487-2505.
Chassell
• Finnish Poetry Reading and Book Signing. Lillian Lehto will read from her grandfather’s works and sign copies of A Rascal’s Craft. 1:00 p.m. Einerlei, US-41. 523-4612.
Covington
• Finn Hall Band. Enjoy an evening of food, music and dancing. $10 suggested donation. 7:00 p.m. Covington Pavilion. 355-2459.
Escanaba
• Strings on the Bay: Lyricism and Power. Nancy Redfern, Paul Lundin and Gary Reeves will perform. Students, $5; adults, $9. Besse Center Theater, Bay College, 2001 North Lincoln Road. 786-5802.
Gwinn
• Blood Pressure Screening. 11:00 a.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
• Senior Meal. See Monday the 2nd.
K.I. Sawyer
• Sawyer Seniors and Friends. Stop by and socialize with other seniors in the community. 1:30 p.m. Salvation Army Recreation Center, 302 Explorer. 346-5974.
Little Lake
• Camp UPeninsulin. This week long camp is for youth ages nine to fifteen with diabetes. Through the 7th. Pre-registration required. 228-9203 or www.diabetesinmichigan.org
Marquette
• Mindfulheart Meditation. 8:00 a.m. Morgan Chapel, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 201 East Ridge Street. 226-2912.
• Ride the Waves Story and Craft Hour. Stories for four- and five-year-old children will be told. 1:00 p.m. Children’s Area, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• Superiorland Bridge Club: Home Style. 1:00 p.m. Suite 8 Westwood Mall, 3020 US-41 West. 226-3108.
• Junior Youth Council. Youth ages eight to twelve learn valuable leadership skills and help plan community events. 4:30 p.m. Lake Superior Village Youth and Family Center, 1901 Longyear Avenue. 228-3771.
• International Dancing. NMU International Dancers offer recreational folk dancing for all ages. 7:00 p.m. Presque Isle Pavilion. 225-5702.
• Peter White Public Library Readers Theater. The group will read The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl. 7:00 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4318.
Michigamme
• Senior Meal and Senior Cribbage. Noon. Michigamme Community Building, corner of Main and Barnum streets. 323-6608.
• Cribbage. 7:00 p.m. Michigamme Community Building, corner of Main and Barnum streets. 323-6608.
Munising
• Farmers Market. 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Bayshore Park. 337-2530.
Negaunee
• Afternoons at the Museum. Troy Henderson will present Life in the Big Woods: Upper Peninsula Lumber Camps. 2:00 p.m. Iron Industry Museum, 73 Forge Road. 475-7857.
4 WEDNESDAY
Sunrise 6:33 a.m.; Sunset 9:18 p.m.
Christmas
• Moose, Wolves and Bears…Oh My. Learn about moose, the American Black Bear, the grey wolf and the cougar. 6:00 p.m. Bay Furnace Day Use Area. 387-2512.
Curtis
• Music in the Park. Generations will perform. 6:30 p.m. Curtis Park. www.curtischamber.com
Gwinn
• Merry Mixers. 1:00 p.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
Marquette
• NCLL Empire/Tilden Mine Tours. NCLL members will view the mine while in operation. Register by August 1. $6. 7:45 a.m. Berry Events Center, 8:10 a.m. Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum, 501 West Euclid Street. 228-9897 or 475-5752.
• Marquette County Conservation District Volunteer Workday. Bring garden tools and plant along the Trestle Corridor. 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Call for location. 226-2461, ext. 5.
• Summer Storytellers. Students in Grades 4 through 8 will learn drama and storytelling skills, perform plays, puppet shows and radio bits. 10:00 a.m. Children’s Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• Medicare Information Clinic. 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 228-6169.
• Mad Hatter Tea Party. Wear a costume and make a crazy hat. Characters from Alice in Wonderland will be there. 2:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• Community Meal. This month’s menu includes hot dogs, potato and fruit salad and dessert. 6:00 p.m. Messiah Lutheran Church, 305 West Magnetic Street. 225-1119.
• Trout Unlimited Meeting. 6:00 p.m. Ramada Inn, 412 West Washington Street. 249-9061.
• Maritime Memories. Stroll through Park Cemetery and listen to fascinating stories of ship captains, dock builders, lighthouse keepers and fishermen. $5. Park Cemetery, 301 South Seventh Street. 6:30 p.m. 226-3571 or www.marquettecohistory.org
• Round Dance Lessons. 6:45 p.m. Location varies. Call for details. 227-5702.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. See Monday the 2nd.
• Bingo. 6:45 p.m. Masonic Center, 128 West Washington Street. 228-8450.
• Lake Superior Theatre: Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Through the 8th and the 11th through the 15th. Youth eighteen and younger, $7.50; seniors, $12; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre, 270 Lakeshore Boulevard. 227-7625.
Michigamme
• Music in the Park. Cathy Bolton will perform. 7:00 p.m. Michigamme Park.
Negaunee
• Social Luncheon. The public is welcome at this weekly lunch, targeted for seniors. Call ahead for the menu. Seniors, $4.50; nonseniors, $5. 11:30 a.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
• Jackson Mine Farmers Market. Featuring local growers, producers, crafters and food vendors. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jackson Mine Park, corner of Iron and Tobin streets. 869-4859.
• National Night Out. Activities include kids games, food and more. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
• Pinochle. 6:30 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
Seney
• Wildlife Wednesdays. Take a guided auto tour of the refuge backcountry while looking for swans, loons, eagles and more. 7:00 p.m. Seney National Wildlife Refuge, 1674 Refuge Entrance Road. 586-9851.
5 THURSDAY
Sunrise 6:34 a.m.; Sunset 9:16 p.m.
Calumet
• The King’s Brass Concert. Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass present hymn classics using trumpets, keyboards, trombones, percussion and a tuba. $15. 7:30 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth Street. 337-2610.
Chassell
• Keepers of the Lights: The Corgan Family. Learn about the Corgan family who manned lighthouses in the Keweenaw from the mid-1800s to the early-1900s. 7:00 p.m. Chassell Heritage Center, 42373 North Hancock Street. 523-1155.
Gwinn
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Senior Meal. See Monday the 2nd.
• Senior Yoga. 2:00 p.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
• Farmers Market. 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Peter Nordeen Park, Pine Street. www.gwinnmi.com
Ishpeming
• Summer Concert Series. The Amnesians will perform. 7:00 p.m. Old Ish Park. 485-1033.
Marquette
• Mindfulheart Meditation. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Free Blood Pressure Screenings. 9:00 a.m. to noon. St. Vincent de Paul, 2119 Presque Isle Avenue. 226-3840.
• Mapping the Water: From Birchbark to Satellites. Mary Sponberg Pedley, assistant curator of maps at Clements Library from the University of Michigan, will speak. 1:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 1:00 p.m. Suite 8 Westwood Mall, 3020 US-41 West. 226-3108.
• Marquette County Sociable Seniors. 5:00 p.m. Bonanza Restaurant, 2382 US-41 West. 360-9450.
• Percussive Attack Camp Ensemble Performance. 5:00 p.m. Marquette Commons, 112 South Third Street. 228-4233.
• Pizza Night. Call before 5:30 p.m. to ensure enough pizza. $5 per person plus museum entry. 5:30 p.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 West Baraga Avenue. 226-3911.
• First Thursday Concert Series. $2 donation. 7:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 228-0472.
• Lake Superior Theatre: Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. See Wednesday the 4th.
• Marquette City Band Performance: City Band Favorites. 7:30 p.m. Presque Isle Band Shell. www.mqtcty.org
• Registration Deadline: Northern Michigan Public Service Academy Seminar. See Thursday the 12th.
Negaunee
• Wii Bowling. 10:00 a.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
• Cribbage. $3.25. 1:00 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
6 FRIDAY
Sunrise 6:35 a.m.; Sunset 9:15 p.m.
Calumet
• Daryl Stuermer Concert: Genesis Rewired. $15. 7:30 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth Street. 337-2610.
Christmas
• Range Light Tour. Learn about the Range Light and navigation history. Event is canceled if it rains. 3:00 p.m. Christmas Sign, south side of M-28 shoulder. 387-3700.
Gwinn
• Senior Exercise. See Monday the 2nd.
• Senior Meal. See Monday the 2nd.
K.I. Sawyer
• Seasonal Crafts and Fun. Visit with others and create seasonal crafts. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Salvation Army Recreation Center, 302 Explorer. 346-5974.
Marquette
• Ectothermic Days: A Fit of Phobic Fun. Museum friends will bring in new creatures and give information about the animals with a casual, hands-on approach. Youth younger than two, free; two and older, $5. All programs are free with admission or membership. 4:15 p.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 West Baraga Avenue. 226-3911.
• Youth Movie Night. 4:30 p.m. Lake Superior Village Youth and Family Center, 1901 Longyear Avenue. 228-3771.
• Explainer Training. Learn how to become a volunteer explainer for the museum. 6:00 p.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 West Baraga Avenue. 226-3911.
• Music in the Park. Sensitive E, Cousin Curtis and Kerry Yost will perform. 6:00 p.m. Presque Isle Band Shell. www.mqtcty.org
• Marquette Folk Dancers. Learn partner and nonpartner dances with an emphasis on European dance. The first hour is dedicated to beginning-level dances. No partner or experience necessary. Please wear soft-soled shoes. $2. 7:00 p.m. Enter green door on east side of building, Northern Lights Martial Arts, 1500 West Washington Street. 226-9617.
• An Evening of Chamber Music for Winds and Piano. The Page Five Woodwind Quintet will perform, along with Nancy Redfern on the piano. 7:00 p.m. Women’s Federated Clubhouse, 104 West Ridge Street.
• Lake Superior Theatre: Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. See Wednesday the 4th.
Munising
• Niches: How the Forest Fits Together. Learn about species and ecosystems. 8:30 a.m. Pete’s Lake Day Use Area. 387-2512.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. 10:00 a.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
• Social Bingo. 1:00 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
Sault Ste. Marie
• Maureen Mosely and Ronald Corey Artist Reception. Paintings, drawings and photography by Maureen Mosely and Ronald Corey will be on display through August 31. Olive M. Craig Gallery, Sault Area Arts Center, 217 Ferris Street.
Skandia
• Farmers Market. 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Skandia Township Hall, Kreiger Drive. 942-7325.
7 SATURDAY
Sunrise 6:37 a.m.; Sunset 9:13 p.m.
Bark River
• U.P. Labor Management Council Golf Outing. Enjoy an eighteen-hole, four person scramble including, cart rental, breakfast and lunch, beverages and prizes. $75 per person. Pre-registration required. Check-in, 8:00 a.m. Shot gun start, 9:00 a.m. Highland Golf Club, 3011 US-2 and US-41. 466-0155.
Big Bay
• Ice Cream Social. Enjoy pie ala mode, sundays and banana splits. 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Presbyterian Church. 345-9225.
Escanaba
• Waterfront Art Festival. Activities include artwork by artists and crafters, music and food. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ludington Park. 428-4074.
Iron Mountain
• Farmers and Artists Market. 8:00 a.m. to noon. City parking lot, East A Street. 774-8530 or www.ironmountaindowntown.com
Ishpeming
• Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk Golf Outing. Golf for a good cause. Additional activities include a lunch buffet, silent auction and a 50/50 drawing. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Walk. $65. Registration, 7:30 a.m. Shotgun start, 9:00 a.m. Wawonowin Country Club, 3432 CR-478. 225-8710 or www.alz.org
• Gem and Mineral Show. Dealers from Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota will showcase a variety of minerals and gems. Activities include silent auctions, a kids’ area, displays and workshops. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ishpeming Elks Club, 597 Lakeshore Drive. 228-9422.
• Renaissance Festival and Art Faire. Activities include music, costume contests, food, staged combat and more. 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Bancroft Park. www.ishpemingrenfest.com
K.I. Sawyer
• Saturday Night Teen/Adult Basketball. 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. Salvation Army Recreation Center, 302 Explorer. 346-5974.
Marquette
• Downtown Farmers and Artists Market. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Marquette Commons, 112 South Third Street. www.downtownmarquette.org
• Community Build at North Star. Volunteers are needed to assemble playground equipment and more. Lunch will be provided. Tools needed for the day include, ratchet wrench, 3/8- inch drive with 9/16- inch and 5/8- inch sockets and crescent wrenches. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. North Star Acadmey, 3030 Wright Street. 226-0156.
• GLBT Social Gathering. This intergenerational social gathering features games and a campfire cookout. 7:00 p.m. Marquette Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 1510 East M28. 249-9450.
• Lake Superior Theatre: Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. See Wednesday the 4th.
Michigamme
• Fish Boil. 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. Michigamme Township Park.
Munising
• Book Signing. Jan Huttenstine, author of Remotely Yours, will sign copies of her book. Noon. Falling Rock Café and Bookstore, 104 East Munising Avenue. 387-3008.
• Trees of the Northwoods. Learn to identify trees and the history of trees in the U.P. 6:00 p.m. Pete’s Lake Day Use Area. 387-2512.
Negaunee
• Jackson Mine Flea and Artisans Market.10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Jackson Mine Park, corner of Iron and Tobin streets. 869-4859.
8 SUNDAY
Sunrise 6:38 a.m.; Sunset 9:12 p.m.
Big Bay
• Antique Car Show. 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Thunder Bay Inn. 345-9220.
Marquette
• Steppin’ Out Ballroom Dance Club. See Sunday the 1st.
• Lake Superior Theatre: Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. See Wednesday the 4th.
Munising
• Book Signing. Vic Foerster, author of Naked in the Stream: Isle Royale Stories, will sign copies of his book. Noon. Falling Rock Café and Bookstore, 104 East Munising Avenue. 387-3008.
9 MONDAY
Sunrise 6:39 a.m.; Sunset 9:10 p.m.
Big Bay
• Summer Arts Camp. Activities for youth in Grades 1 through 5 include Egyptian mummy art and fabric dye creations. Youth in Grades 6 through 12 will learn to throw pots on the potter’s wheel, sculpture with recycled materials and silk painting. Through the 13th. Grades 1 through 5, 10:30 a.m. Grades 6 through 12, 1:00 p.m. $3 per day. Powell Township Outdoor Studio, 101 Deutsch. 228-3956.
Escanaba
• Community Concert Series. Grassfire will perform. See Monday the 2nd.
Grand Marais
• Invasive Species Workshop. Learn about nonnative invasive species, removal methods and how to restore habitats with native species. 6:30 p.m. Community Building. 387-2222.
Gwinn
• Senior Exercise. See Monday the 2nd.
• Senior Meal. See Monday the 2nd.
• Bridge. See Monday the 2nd.
Houghton
• VSA of Michigan Copper Country Art Group. See Monday the 2nd.
Little Lake
• Registration Deadline: Day Camp. See Monday the 16th.
Marquette
• Storytime. See Monday the 2nd.
• VSA of Michigan Hiawatha Drop-In Art Group. See Monday the 2nd.
• Summer Explorers. See Monday the 2nd.
• Teen Youth Council. See Monday the 2nd.
• Medieval Re-creation (SCA) Meeting. See Monday the 2nd.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. See Monday the 2nd.
• Superiorland Toastmasters Meeting. 6:30 p.m. Conference Room, Peninsula Medical Center, 1414 West Fair Avenue (use Waldo Street entrance). 360-9765 or www.superiorlandtoastmasters.org
• American Western Square Dance. See Monday the 2nd.
• Adam Whittington Concert. Through the 10th. Advanced tickets: students, $7; adults, $10; at the door: students, $9; adults, $12. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre, 270 Lakeshore Boulevard. 228-0472 or 227-7625.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Monday the 2nd.
• Pinochle. See Monday the 2nd.
10 TUESDAY
Sunrise 6:40 a.m.; Sunset 9:09 p.m.
Big Bay
• Summer Arts Camp. See Monday the 9th.
Calumet
• Movie Magic. The film Back to the Future will be shown. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Friends of the Calumet Public Library Meeting. Bring a dish to pass and table service. 5:30 p.m. Keweenaw Heritage Center, 25880 Red Jacket Road. 337-0311.
Chassell
• Book Signing. Meet author Vic Foerster and artist Joyce Koskenmaki as they sign copies of Naked in the Stream. 1:00 p.m. Einerlei, US-41. 523-4612.
Escanaba
• Sock Hop. 7:00 p.m. Bonifas Arts Center, 700 First Avenue South. 786-3833.
Gwinn
• Pasty Sale. Order ahead and pick up between 10:00 a.m. and noon. $3. VFW Post 5670, 54 North Mitchell Street. 346-5670.
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Senior Meal. See Monday the 2nd.
K.I. Sawyer
• Sawyer Seniors and Friends. See Tuesday the 6th.
Marquette
• Mindfulheart Meditation. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Marquette Probus. An informative program is provided. New members are welcome to join this club for retirees, sponsored by Rotary International. 11:00 a.m. Bonanza, 2382 US-41 West. 228-4497.
• Ride the Waves Story and Craft Hour. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Superiorland Bridge Club: Home Style. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Junior Youth Council. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Great Lakes Water Film. Waterlife, a film about the last great supply of fresh drinking water on earth, will be shown. 7:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4318.
• International Dancing. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Teen Tuesdays. Planned activities include tie-dying, volleyball, basketball, lawn games, crafts, music and more. 7:00 p.m. Lake Superior Village Youth and Family Center, 1901 Longyear Avenue. 249-5437.
• Adam Whittington Concert. See Monday the 9th.
• Registration Deadline: Afternoon Coffee Breaks. See Thursday the 12th. RSVP to polson@glcyd.org
Michigamme
• Senior Meal and Senior Cribbage. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Cribbage. See Tuesday the 3rd.
Munising
• Farmers Market. See Tuesday the 3rd.
Negaunee
• Afternoons at the Museum. Bill VanKosky will present Negaunee’s Nitroglycerine Tragedy. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• VA Romo Post 3165 Ladies Auxiliary Meeting. 7:00 p.m. Upstairs of the VA Romo Post 3165, 208 Gold Street. 475-9183.
Skandia
• Invasive Species Workshop. Learn about nonnative invasive species, removal methods and how to restore habitats with native species. 6:30 p.m. Township Hall, Krieger Road. 226-2461.
11 WEDNESDAY
Sunrise 6:42 a.m.; Sunset 9:07 p.m.
Big Bay
• Summer Arts Camp. See Monday the 9th.
Curtis
• Music in the Park. Enjoy highlights from the July 3 variety show. See Wednesday the 4th.
Gwinn
• Merry Mixers. See Wednesday the 4th.
Marquette
• Marquette County Conservation District Volunteer Workday. See Wednesday the 4th.
• Medicare Information Clinic. See Wednesday the 4th.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. See Monday the 2nd.
• Quit Tobacco Workshop. Learn how to be free from nicotine with information on medications, strategies and more. 5:30 p.m. Marquette County Health Department, 184 US-41 East. 315-2621.
• Inventor Group. Discuss ideas with peers. Donations accepted. 6:00 p.m. E-Loft, 333 West Washington Street. 315-5555.
• Bingo. See Wednesday the 4th.
• Round Dance Lessons. See Wednesday the 4th.
• Spiritual Meditations and Devotions—Embracing All World Faiths. Participants share readings, songs and meditations. 7:00 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 249-3532.
• Lake Superior Theatre: Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. See Wednesday the 4th.
Michigamme
• Music in the Park. Black Pearl will perform. See Wednesday the 4th.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Monday the 2nd.
• Social Luncheon. See Wednesday the 4th.
• Jackson Mine Farmers Market. See Wednesday the 4th.
• Pinochle. See Wednesday the 4th.
Seney
• Wildlife Wednesdays. See Wednesday the 4th.
12 THURSDAY
Sunrise 6:43 a.m.; Sunset 9:06 p.m.
Big Bay
• Summer Arts Camp. See Monday the 9th.
Chassell
• Copper Mining in the Portage Lake Area. Susan R. Martin shares archeological research about ancient mining in the area. 7:00 p.m. Chassell Heritage Center, 42373 North Hancock Street. 523-1155.
Crystal Falls
• Humungus Fungus Fest. Activities include rummage sales, golf tournaments, a parade, street dance and more. Through the 15th. Times and locations vary. www.humungusfungusfest.com
Gwinn
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Senior Meal. See Monday the 2nd.
• Yoga. See Thursday the 5th.
• Farmers Market. See Thursday the 5th.
Ishpeming
• Summer Concert Series. Terracotta Half Life will perform. See Thursday the 5th.
Marquette
• Mindfulheart Meditation. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Northern Michigan Public Service Academy Seminar. Steve Fishman will present Employment Law 101 and Employment Law 102 for all levels of management. Register by the 5th. Prices vary with discounts for NMPSA members. 9:00 a.m. Citizen Forum, Lakeview Arena, 401 East Fair Avenue. 225-8105.
• Free Blood Pressure Screenings. See Thursday the 5th.
• Book Babies. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes for babies and toddlers up to twenty-four months old. 10:00 a.m. Children’s Area, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• Your Watershed: Where You Live. Discover where water travels in Marquette. The group will watch a short film before walking to McCarty’s Cove for a lesson on the beach. 1:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. See Thursday the 5th.
• Afternoon Coffee Breaks. Valerie Przywara will speak about her work with health care, reform legislation and more. 2:00 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. www.upchildrenscoalition.org
• Marquette County Sociable Seniors. See Thursday the 5th.
• Ectothermic Days: A Fit of Phobic Fun. 5:30 p.m. See Friday the 6th.
• Pizza Night. See Thursday the 5th.
• Second Thursday Creative Series: A Maritime of Fun. Activities for pre-school and elementary-aged children include crafts, snacks, music and more. Youth younger than two, free; two and older, $5. All programs are free with admission or membership. 5:30 p.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 Baraga Avenue. 226-3911.
• Tret Fure Concert. Tret Fure will perform. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk. Advanced tickets, $15; at the door, $18. 7:00 p.m. Messiah Lutheran Church, 305 West Magnetic Avenue. 228-3910 or www.alz.org
• Writer’s INK. Current and aspiring writers will meet. Donations accepted. 7:00 p.m. E-Loft, 333 West Washington Street. 315-5555.
• Lake Superior Theatre: Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. See Wednesday the 4th.
Negaunee
• Wii Bowling. See Thursday the 5th.
• Cribbage. See Thursday the 5th.
Sands
• Marquette County Fair. Activities include carnival rides, mud drags, pony shows, petting zoo, music and more. Through the 15th. Youth younger than five, free; five to eleven, $1; adults, $5. Noon to 10:00 p.m. Marquette County Fairgrounds, M-553. 249-4111 or www.marquettecountyfair.com
13 FRIDAY
Sunrise 6:44 a.m.; Sunset 9:04 p.m.
Big Bay
• Summer Arts Camp. See Monday the 9th.
Calumet
• Club Indigo. The film The Great Dictator will be shown. Reservations requested for dinner. $5 for film only, $18 for dinner and film. Youth, half fare. Dinner, 6:00 p.m. Film, 7:15 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth Street. 337-2610 or www.calumettheatre.com
Christmas
• Moose, Wolves and Bears…Oh My. See Wednesday the 4th.
• Range Light Tour. See Friday the 6th.
Crystal Falls
• Humungus Fungus Fest. See Thursday the 12th.
Eagle River
• Bridge Festival. Activities include food, a silent auction, raffles, a street dance and music by Erik Koskinen, Uptown Swing Cats. 5:30 to 10:00 a.m. Downtown. 337-0551.
Grand Marais
• Music and Arts Festival. Enjoy a weekend of camping, music, art and more. Youth twelve and younger, free; adults, $10 or $35 for weekend pass. 6:30 to 11:00 p.m. Bayshore Park. www.grandmaraismichigan.com
Gwinn
• Senior Exercise. See Monday the 2nd.
• Senior Meal. See Monday the 2nd.
K.I. Sawyer
• Seasonal Crafts and Fun. See Friday the 6th.
Marquette
• Children’s Film: The Princess and the Frog. Bring your own popcorn or snacks. 1:30 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• Youth Movie Night. See Friday the 6th.
• Music in the Park. Love Child and Red Line will perform. See Friday the 6th.
• School of Rock. Youth are invited to join Bobby Hayes with their instruments for a concert. Youth younger than two, free; two and older, $5. All programs are free with admission or membership. 6:00 p.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 Baraga Avenue. 226-3911.
• Marquette Folk Dancers. See Friday the 6th.
• Lake Superior Theatre: Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. See Wednesday the 4th.
• Registration Deadline: Sierra Club Kayak Trip. See Saturday the 14th.
• Registration Deadline: Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Race: Junior, Little and Littlest Rock. See Saturday the 14th.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Monday the 2nd.
• Social Bingo. See Friday the 6th.
• Registration Deadline: Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Race: Hard and Soft Rock. See Saturday the 14th.
Sands
• Marquette County Fair. 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. See Thursday the 12th.
Skandia
• Farmers Market. See Friday the 6th.
14 SATURDAY
Sunrise 6:45 a.m.; Sunset 9:02 p.m.
Calumet
• The Tamburitzans. Enjoy an evening of Eastern European dance. $15. 7:00 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth Street. 337-2610.
Christmas
• Mustards Retreat. David Tamulevich and Michael Hough will perform. 7:00 p.m. Bay Furnace Historic Site. 387-2512.
Crystal Falls
• Humungus Fungus Fest. See Thursday the 12th.
Eagle Harbor
• Fine Art Fair and Exhibit. This annual open-air fair combines artwork by members of the Copper Country Associated Artists and more than sixty-five invited artists from around the country. Through the 15th. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. St. Peter’s by the Sea Church and Grounds. 337-1252.
Grand Marais
• Music and Arts Festival. Youth twelve and younger, free; adults, $25 or $35 for weekend pass. Noon to midnight. See Friday the 13th.
Iron Mountain
• Farmers and Artists Market. See Saturday the 7th.
Ishpeming
• Buzz the Gut Car Show. View classic cars, take part in a ride from Ishpeming to Negaunee and back and enjoy a dance at the Elks Lodge. Music by the Slamtones. Prices vary. Registration 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Ride, 7:00 p.m. Dance, 8:00 p.m. to midnight. Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum, 501 West Euclid Street. 485-1234 or www.buzzthegut.com
K.I. Sawyer
• Saturday Night Teen/Adult Basketball. See Saturday the 7th.
Marquette
• Guided Bird Walk. The walk covers a variety of habitats within the park and takes about two hours. 8:00 a.m. Bog Walk parking lot, Presque Isle. 228-8781.
• Northern Vegans Volunteer Work Day. Join members of Northern Vegans as they clean animal houses at Eden Farm Sanctuary in Aura. Lunch will be served. Volunteers will try to carpool to the location. 8:00 a.m. Call to set up carpool locations. 236-1279 or www.northernvegans.com
• Downtown Farmers and Artists Market. See Saturday the 7th.
• Household Hazardous Water Collection. Substances that are toxic, corrosive, reactive or flammable are accepted. For a list of items accepted, visit the Web site. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Marquette Service Center, 850 West Baraga Avenue. www.mcswma.com
• Sierra Club Kayak Trip. Join members of the Sierra Club and kayak to Wetmore Beach. Bring a sea kayak with bulkheads, a PFD and dress appropriately. Register by the 13th. 10:00 a.m. Middle Bay, near the former caretaker’s home, Presque Isle. 250-0442.
• All About Canning. Learn how to store vegetables for winter. 11:00 a.m. Marquette Commons, 112 South Third Street. 225-0671, ext. 23.
• Book Signing. Meet Vic Foerster and get signed copies of Naked in the Stream: Isle Royale Stories. 2:00 p.m. Snowbound Books, 118 North Third Street. 228-4448.
• Critter Feeding. Help feed the snakes, turtles, toads, fish and a frog. $5 suggested donation. 3:00 p.m. MooseWood Nature Center, Presque Isle. 228-6250.
• Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Race: Junior, Little and Littlest Rock. Youth racers compete in a four-mile, one-mile or fifty-yard race. Prices vary. Four-mile race, 4:00 p.m. Fifty-yard race, 5:00 p.m. One-mile race, 5:15 p.m. Lakeview Arena, 401 East Fair Avenue. (866)370-7223 or www.oretoshore.com
• Lake Superior Theatre: Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. See Wednesday the 4th.
Michigamme
• Steamer Committee Fundraiser. Taste a variety of wines and help raise money for the Steam Engine. Time available upon ticket purchase. Old Cohodas Lodge, Lake Michigamme. 323-6144.
Negaunee
• Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Race: Hard and Soft Rock. Bikers will compete in a 48-mile or 28-mile point-to-point race through Marquette County. Prices vary. 28-mile race, 9:00 a.m. Lakeview Elementary School, 200 Croix Street. 48-mile race, 9:45 a.m. downtown, corner of Iron and Silver streets. (866)370-7223 or www.oretoshore.com
• Jackson Mine Flea and Artisans Market. See Saturday the 7th.
• Civil War Encampment: Iron Ore and the Civil War. Experience what life was like during the Civil War. Visit with the Lincolns, watch cannon and small arms demonstrations and more. Through the 15th. 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Michigan Iron Industry Museum, 73 Forge Road. 475-7857.
Sands
• Marquette County Fair. 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. See Thursday the 12th.
15 SUNDAY
Sunrise 6:47 a.m.; Sunset 9:01 p.m.
Crystal Falls
• Humungus Fungus Fest. See Thursday the 12th.
• Comedian and Magician Brad Zinn. Advanced tickets, $12; at the door, $15. 2:00 p.m. Crystal Theatre, 304 Superior Avenue. 875-6867.
Eagle Harbor
• Art Fair and Exhibit. 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. See Saturday the 14th.
Grand Marais
• Music and Arts Festival. Youth twelve and younger, free; adults, $10. Noon to 6:00 p.m. See Friday the 13th.
Marquette
• SAIL Walk and Roll. Participants will collect donations and walk, bike, skateboard or roll wheelchairs along a half-mile, 5K or 10K course. Proceeds benefit Superior Alliance for Independent Living. 9:00 a.m. Mattson Lower Harbor Park. 228-5573.
• Reptile Romp: Lake LaVasseur. A nature walk will have participants looking for snakes. MooseWood members, free; nonmembers, $5. 3:00 p.m. Lake LaVasseur, Kawbawgam Road. 228-6250.
• Lake Superior Theatre: Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. See Wednesday the 4th.
• Steppin’ Out Ballroom Dance Club. See Sunday the 1st.
• Registration Deadline: Adaptive Paddling Workshop. This course brings together certified instructors, recreational paddlers and people with physical disabilities to promote canoeing and kayaking for paddlers with disabilities. Class meets September 11 and 12. 345-9314 or www.baycliff.org
Michigamme
• Family Volunteer Work Camp Retreat. Register for a day or more and help with maintenance and cleaning projects. Register by July 31. Through the 19th and August 22. Youth four and younger, free; youth five to nine, $10 per day; ten years and older, $15 per day. Presbytery Point Camp, 112 Brown Road. 869-0925.
Negaunee
• Jackson Mine Flea and Artisans Market. See Saturday the 7th.
• Civil War Encampment: Iron Ore and the Civil War. 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See Saturday the 14th.
Sands
• Marquette County Fair. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. See Thursday the 12th.
16 MONDAY
Sunrise 6:48 a.m.; Sunset 8:59 p.m.
Calumet
• The Great Comedians. Brad Zinn will perform his comedy routine. $15. 7:30 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth Street. 337-2610.
Escanaba
• U.P. State Fair. Activities include games, rides, crafts, animals and more. Through the 22nd. Youth five and younger, free; six to twelve, $5; thirteen and older, $8. 5:00 p.m. U.P. State Fairgrounds, 2401 Twelfth Avenue North. 786-4011.
• Community Concert Series. Flat Broke Blues Band will perform. See Monday the 2nd.
Gwinn
• Senior Exercise. See Monday the 2nd.
• Senior Meal. See Monday the 2nd.
• Bridge. See Monday the 2nd.
Houghton
• VSA of Michigan Copper Country Art Group. See Monday the 2nd.
K.I. Sawyer
• Community Hand-up Meeting. 6:00 p.m. See Monday the 2nd.
Little Lake
• Day Camp. Activities for youth entering Grades 1 through 8 include archery, swimming, games, lunch and a climbing wall. Register by the 9th. Through the 20th. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. U.P. Bible Camp, Bible Camp Road. 346-3066.
Marquette
• Storytime. See Monday the 2nd.
• VSA of Michigan Hiawatha Drop-In Art Group. See Monday the 2nd.
• Summer Explorers. See Monday the 2nd.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. See Monday the 2nd.
• Medieval Re-creation (SCA) Meeting. See Monday the 2nd.
• Catch the Wave Prize Drawing and Ice Cream Social. Reading logs are due by August 14. Ice cream sundaes will be provided to all. Books and prizes will be awarded to summer reading participants. 6:30 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• American Western Square Dance. See Monday the 2nd.
• Planetarium Show: Our Place in Space. Seniors, free; students, $2; adults, $3. 7:30 p.m. Shiras Planetarium, 1201 West Fair Avenue. 225-4204.
• Registration Deadline: NCLL Trolley Among Our Native Trees. See Wednesday the 18th.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Monday the 2nd.
• Pinochle. See Monday the 2nd.
17 TUESDAY
Sunrise 6:49 a.m.; Sunset 8:57 p.m.
Calumet
• Movie Magic. The film Kung Fu Panda will be shown. See Tuesday the 3rd.
Escanaba
• U.P. State Fair. See Monday the 16th.
Gwinn
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Senior Meal. See Monday the 2nd.
Hancock
• The Celtic Quarter. This group plans activities to promote Celtic heritage. 7:00 p.m. Copper Island Beach Club, 101 Navy Street. 482-9137.
K.I. Sawyer
• Sawyer Seniors and Friends. See Tuesday the 3rd.
Little Lake
• Day Camp. See Monday the 16th.
Marquette
• Mindfulheart Meditation. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Building the Blocks Workshop. Area churches can learn low cost, grass roots marketing strategies. Topics include building your mission using branding, target marketing using electronic tools, press release development and media relations. $35. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Messiah Lutheran Church, 305 West Magnetic Street. 360-1590.
• Quickbooks. CPA Rebecca Tervo will answer questions about the popular software. Noon. E-Loft, 333 West Washington Street. 315-5555.
• Ride the Waves Story and Craft Hour. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Superiorland Bridge Club: Home Style. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Junior Youth Council. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• International Dancing. See Tuesday the 3rd.
Michigamme
• Senior Meal and Senior Cribbage. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Cribbage. See Tuesday the 3rd.
Munising
• Farmers Market. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Invasive Species Workshop. Learn about nonnative invasive species, removal methods and how to restore habitats with native species. 6:30 p.m. Township Hall. 387-2222.
Negaunee
• Afternoons at the Museum. Larry Lankton will present Copper Mining and Community Building on Lake Superior, 1840 – 1990. See Tuesday the 3rd.
18 WEDNESDAY
Sunrise 6:50 a.m.; Sunset 8:56 p.m.
Curtis
• Music in the Park. Evergreen 7 will perform. See Wednesday the 4th.
Escanaba
• U.P. State Fair. See Monday the 16th.
Gwinn
• Merry Mixers. See Wednesday the 4th.
Little Lake
• Day Camp. See Monday the 16th.
Marquette
• Marquette County Conservation District Volunteer Workday. See Wednesday the 4th.
• NCLL Trolley Among Our Native Trees. Participants will take a guided tour and discuss native trees along the bike path from Lower Harbor to Presque Isle. Register by the 16th. NCLL members, $1; nonmembers, $6. 10:00 a.m. near playground, Lower Harbor. 228-5489.
• Medicare Information Clinic. See Wednesday the 4th.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. See Wednesday the 4th.
• In the Good Ole Days. Grandparents will present a program about the fun they had as children. Youth will enjoy games, crafts, stories and music. 2:00 p.m. Children’s Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• Eco-Fashion. Gather ideas on how-to reconstruct old clothes and watch a fashion show. Donations appreciated. 6:00 p.m. Marquette Arts and Culture Center, lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 228-0472.
• Round Dance Lessons. See Wednesday the 4th.
• Bingo. See Wednesday the 4th.
• Lake Superior Theatre: The Lion, the Slave and the Rodent. Through the 20th. Youth eighteen and younger, $7.50; seniors, $12; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre, 270 Lakeshore Boulevard. 227-7625.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Monday the 2nd.
• Social Luncheon. See Wednesday the 4th.
• Jackson Mine Farmers Market. See Wednesday the 4th.
• Pinochle. See Wednesday the 4th.
Seney
• Wildlife Wednesdays. See Wednesday the 4th.
19 THURSDAY
Sunrise 6:52 a.m.; Sunset 8:54 p.m.
Chassell
• Isle Royale Wolves and Moose. John Vucetich will share the story of the wolf-moose relationship on Isle Royale. 7:00 p.m. Chassell Heritage Center, 42373 North Hancock Street. 523-1155.
Escanaba
• U.P. State Fair. See Monday the 16th.
Gwinn
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Senior Meal. See Monday the 2nd.
• Yoga. See Thursday the 5th.
• Farmers Market. See Thursday the 5th.
Ishpeming
• Summer Concert Series. V.I.P. will perform. See Thursday the 5th.
Little Lake
• Day Camp. See Monday the 16th.
Marquette
• Mindfulheart Meditation. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Free Blood Pressure Screenings. See Thursday the 5th.
• Walk Michigan. Walk the loop around the park and head south to Founder’s Landing. Register at the table to be eligible for a trip to Mackinac Island. In case of rain, walks will be at Lakeview Arena. 9:00 a.m. Presque Isle.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. See Thursday the 5th.
• Perspectives From a Missionary. Pat Lelvis will give a lecture and show pictures from a trip to Pakistan. 2:00 p.m. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1318 Presque Isle Avenue. 226-6857.
• Marquette County Sociable Seniors. See Thursday the 5th.
• Pizza Night. See Thursday the 5th.
• Lake Superior Theatre: The Lion, the Slave and the Rodent. See Wednesday the 18th.
Negaunee
• Wii Bowling. See Thursday the 5th.
• Cribbage. See Thursday the 5th.
20 FRIDAY
Sunrise 6:53 a.m.; Sunset 8:52 p.m.
Christmas
• Range Light Tour. See Friday the 6th.
Escanaba
• U.P. State Fair. See Monday the 16th.
Gwinn
• Senior Exercise. See Monday the 2nd.
• Senior Meal. See Monday the 2nd.
K.I. Sawyer
• Seasonal Crafts and Fun. See Friday the 6th.
Little Lake
• Day Camp. See Monday the 16th.
Marquette
• U.P. Heritage Center Speaker Series. Kathryn Johnson will discuss her research into the history of Finnish folk music in the area and present Homemade Jam – Finnish Music and Dance in Aura, Michigan. 1:00 p.m. Mead Auditorium, NMU. www.nmu.edu/beaumier
• Ectothermic Days: A Fit of Phobic Fun. See Friday the 6th.
• Youth Movie Night. See Friday the 6th.
• Music in the Park. The Marquette Male Chorus, Dan Daniels and the Southern Gents, and Gwyneth Harrick will perform. See Friday the 6th.
• Lake Superior Theatre: The Lion, the Slave and the Rodent. See Wednesday the 18th.
• Marquette Folk Dancers. See Friday the 6th.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Monday the 2nd.
• Social Bingo. See Friday the 6th.
Skandia
• Farmers Market. See Friday the 6th.
21 SATURDAY
Sunrise 6:54 a.m.; Sunset 8:50 p.m.
Big Bay
• Water Sentinels Water Sampling. Join members of the Water Sentinels as they collect samples from the streams of the Yellow Dog Plains. 10:00 a.m. Huron Mountain Realty. 228-9453.
Christmas
• Claudia Schmidt Concert. 7:00 p.m. Bay Furnace Historic Site. 387-2512.
Copper Harbor
• Art in the Park. Through the 22nd. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Grant Township Park.
Escanaba
• U.P. State Fair. See Monday the 16th.
Iron Mountain
• Farmers and Artists Market. See Saturday the 7th.
• Italian Fest. Activities include an Italian market, music, food and more. Youth twelve and younger and Tour de Dickinson bike ride participants, free; adults, $5. Noon to 11:00 p.m. Intersection of East A and Iron Mountain streets. 774-8530.
Ishpeming
• Ouilpo. Learn and practice writing exercises using unusual rules. Includes a light vegan lunch. $35 donation. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Joy Center, 1492 Southwood Drive. 361-6254.
K.I. Sawyer
• Saturday Night Teen/Adult Basketball. See Saturday the 7th.
Marquette
• Downtown Farmers and Artists Market. See Saturday the 7th.
• Storytime at Starbucks. Stories for youth three to eight will told. 2:00 p.m. Starbucks, 3105 US-41 West. 226-4318.
• It’s a Bug’s Life. Participants will go on a nature hunt looking for insects with magnifying glasses and microscopes. MooseWood members, free; nonmembers, $5. 3:00 p.m. MooseWood Nature Center, Presque Isle. 228-6250.
• Planetarium Show: Our Place in Space. Seniors, free; students, $2; adults, $3. 3:00 p.m. Shiras Planetarium, 1201 West Fair Avenue. 225-4204.
Negaunee
• Jackson Mine Flea and Artisans Market. See Saturday the 7th.
22 SUNDAY
Sunrise 6:56 a.m.; Sunset 8:49 p.m.
Calumet
• The Letterman Concert. $25. 7:30 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth Street. 337-2610.
Copper Harbor
• Art in the Park. 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. See Saturday the 21st.
Escanaba
• U.P. State Fair. See Monday the 16th.
Marquette
• Little Presque Isle Tract Clean Up. Join members of the Sierra Club as they pick up trash. A hike may follow. 10:00 a.m. Little Presque Isle parking lot, CR-550. 228-9453.
• Benefit Concert for Lisa LaFave Nichols. Bands scheduled to perform include, the Flying Martini Brothers, Andy Langlois, Nudge, Last Chase, Drive -3 and the Delores Del Ray Band. Proceeds help defray medical costs for cancer treatment. $10. 1:00 to 11:00 p.m. Marquette Mountain, M-553.
• Farmstead Feast. The event will include a tour of Seeds and Spores Family Farm and a multi-course meal. Slow Food members, $35; nonmembers $45. 4:30 p.m. Seeds and Spores Family farm, 724 Greenfield Road. 399-4170 or www.slowfoodcup.org
• Steppin’ Out Ballroom Dance Club. See Sunday the 1st.
Negaunee
• Country and Western Dance. Advanced tickets, $5; at the door, $7. 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
23 MONDAY
Sunrise 6:57 a.m.; Sunset 8:47 p.m.
Curtis
• Classical String Sextet Concert. $15. 7:00 p.m. Erickson Center for the Arts, N9246 Saw-Wa-Quato Street. 586-9974 or www.ericksoncenter.org
Gwinn
• Senior Exercise. See Monday the 2nd.
• Senior Meal. See Monday the 2nd.
• Bridge. See Monday the 2nd.
Houghton
• VSA of Michigan Copper Country Art Group. See Monday the 2nd.
Marquette
• Storytime. See Monday the 2nd.
• VSA of Michigan Hiawatha Drop-In Art Group. See Monday the 2nd.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. See Monday the 2nd.
• Medieval Re-creation (SCA) Meeting. See Monday the 2nd.
• Superiorland Toastmasters Meeting. See Monday the 9th.
• American Western Square Dance. See Monday the 2nd.
• Registration Deadline: NCLL Attracting and Feeding Birds and Other Backyard Animals for Winter. See Wednesday the 25th.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Monday the 2nd.
• Pinochle. See Monday the 2nd.
24 TUESDAY
Sunrise 6:58 a.m.; Sunset 8:45 p.m.
Escanaba
• Sock Hop. See Tuesday the 10th.
• Strings on the Bay: Prodigies and Masters. A Detroit quartet will perform music by J.C. Arriaga, Hugo Wolf and Ludwig van Beethoven. Students, $5; adults, $9. 7:30 p.m. Besse Center Theater, Bay College, 2001 North Lincoln Road. 786-5802.
Gwinn
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Senior Meal. See Monday the 2nd.
K.I. Sawyer
• Sawyer Seniors and Friends. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Teen Tuesdays. Planned activities include tie-dying, volleyball, basketball, lawn games, crafts, music and more. 7:00 p.m. Salvation Army Recreation Center, 302 Explorer. 249-5437.
Marquette
• Mindfulheart Meditation. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Ride the Waves Story and Craft Hour. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Superiorland Bridge Club: Home Style. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Junior Youth Council. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Afghanistan: Civilian/Military Perspectives. U.S. Army Captain Jason Rolling and Marquette County Assistant Prosecutor Glenn T. Sarka will discuss the people of Afghanistan and the U.S. involvement. Photos will be shown. 7:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4318.
• International Dancing. See Tuesday the 3rd.
Michigamme
• Senior Meal and Senior Cribbage. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Cribbage. See Tuesday the 3rd.
Munising
• Farmers Market. See Tuesday the 3rd.
25 WEDNESDAY
Sunrise 6:59 a.m.; Sunset 8:43 p.m.
Christmas
• Moose, Wolves and Bears…Oh My. See Wednesday the 4th.
Escanaba
• Small Wind Energy Program. Drs. Lynn Hamilton and Steve Harsh provide information regarding small wind systems for homes, farms and small businesses. 6:30 p.m. Room 952, Heirman University Center, Bay College. 2001 North Lincoln Road. 786-3032.
Gwinn
• Merry Mixers. See Wednesday the 4th.
Marquette
• Marquette County Conservation District Volunteer Workday. See Wednesday the 4th.
• Medicare Information Clinic. See Wednesday the 4th.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. See Wednesday the 4th.
• Bingo. See Wednesday the 4th.
• Round Dance Lessons. See Wednesday the 4th.
• Naturalization Information Session. Green card holders are encouraged to attend and learn how to become an American citizen. 7:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4318.
• NCLL Attracting and Feeding Birds and Other Backyard Animals for Winter. Register by the 23rd. 7:00 p.m. Room 101B, Superior Dome, NMU. 475-9835.
• Registration Deadline: Building Compost. See Thursday the 26th.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Monday the 2nd.
• Social Luncheon. See Wednesday the 4th.
• National Weather Service Open House. Tour the office and see what happens at the NWS. Refreshments and kids games will be available. 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. 112 Airpark Drive South. 475-5782, ext. 493.
• Jackson Mine Farmers Market. See Wednesday the 4th.
• Pinochle. See Wednesday the 4th.
Seney
• Wildlife Wednesdays. See Wednesday the 4th.
26 THURSDAY
Sunrise 7:01 a.m.; Sunset 8:41 p.m.
Chassell
• Traditional Music and Sing-Along. Dave Bezotte, Mark Oliver, Evan Dixon, Ray Bosley and Pete Wickley will perform 7:00 p.m. Chassell Heritage Center, 42373 North Hancock Street. 523-1155.
Gwinn
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Senior Meal. See Monday the 2nd.
• Senior Yoga. See Thursday the 5th.
• Farmers Market. See Thursday the 5th.
Hancock
• Houghton County Fair. Activities include carnival rides, monster truck shows, livestock shows and more. Through the 29th. Four day pass, youth seven and younger, free; eight to fifteen, $10; adults, $13. Daily pass: youth seven and younger, free; eight to fifteen, $5; adults, $7. 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Houghton County Fairgrounds, 1500 Birch Street. 482-6200 or www.houghtoncountyfair.com
Ishpeming
• Summer Concert Series. Wednesday Night Music Club will perform. See Thursday the 5th.
• Creative Journaling. Explore techniques of keeping a creative journal. Class also meets September 2 and 9. $20. 7:00 p.m. Joy Center, 1492 Southwood Drive. 361-6254.
Marquette
• Mindfulheart Meditation. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Free Blood Pressure Screenings. See Thursday the 5th.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. See Thursday the 5th.
• International Seafood Fest. Enjoy music, food, refreshments and children’s games. Through the 29th. 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. Mattson Harbor Lower Park. www.marquettewestrotary.org
• Marquette County Sociable Seniors. See Thursday the 5th.
• Pizza Night. See Thursday the 5th.
• Building Compost. Learn the basics of building compost to increase the fertility of soil. Register by the 25th. 6:00 p.m. Marquette Food Coop, 109 West Baraga Avenue. 225-0671, ext. 23.
Negaunee
• Wii Bowling. See Thursday the 5th.
• Cribbage. See Thursday the 5th.
27 FRIDAY
Sunrise 7:02 a.m.; Sunset 8:40 p.m.
Gwinn
• Senior Exercise. See Monday the 2nd.
• Senior Meal. See Monday the 2nd.
Hancock
• Houghton County Fair. 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. See Thursday the 26th.
K.I. Sawyer
• Seasonal Crafts and Fun. See Friday the 6th.
Marquette
• International Seafood Fest. See Thursday the 26th.
• Afternoon Classic Film Series. The film Sullivan’s Travels will be shown. 1:30 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4318.
• Ectothermic Days: A Fit of Phobic Fun. See Friday the 6th.
• Youth Movie Night. See Friday the 6th.
• School of Rock. See Friday the 13th.
• Marquette Folk Dancers. See Friday the 6th.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Monday the 2nd.
• Social Bingo. See Friday the 6th.
Ontonagon
• Pine Mountain Music Festival. The festival lineup includes Buckwheat Zydeco, That 1 Guy, Po’ Girl, Danny Barnes, the Ragbirds, John Doe and more. Through the 29th. Prices vary. Times. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, 36606 Carp Lake Tower Road. (800)344-5355 or www.porkiesfestival.org
Skandia
• Farmers Market. See Friday the 6th.
28 SATURDAY
Sunrise 7:03 a.m.; Sunset 8:38 p.m.
Escanaba
• Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk. Donations appreciated. Registration, 11:00 a.m. Walk, noon. Escanaba Area High School front entrance, 500 South Lincoln Road. 789-2886.
Gwinn
• Share Distribution. This nonprofit food-buying club offers nutritious products at a reduced cost through a volunteer-run, community-based distribution system. Place orders for September between August 28 through September 7. 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Gwinn Clubhouse, 165 North Maple Street. 346-5326 or www.sharewi.org
Hancock
• Share Distribution. See Gwinn listing. 11:00 a.m. to noon. Western U.P. District Health Department, 540 Depot Street. 482-7382 or www.sharewi.org
• Houghton County Fair. 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. See Thursday the 26th.
Iron Mountain
• Farmers and Artists Market. See Saturday the 7th.
Ishpeming
• Share Distribution. See Gwinn listing. 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. VFW, 310 Bank Street. 486-4891 or www.sharewi.org
K.I. Sawyer
• Saturday Night Teen/Adult Basketball. See Saturday the 7th.
Marquette
• Share Distribution. See Gwinn listing. 7:00 to 7:30 a.m. Lake Superior Village, 1901 Longyear Avenue. 228-8735 or www.sharewi.org
• Downtown Farmers and Artists Market. See Saturday the 7th.
• International Seafood Fest. Noon to 10:00 p.m. See Thursday the 26th.
• Book Signing. Meet Loraine Koski and get signed copies of Elwood’s War: A U.P. Son in the U.S. Army Air Force, 1943-44. 1:00 p.m. Snowbound Books, 118 North Third Street. 228-4448.
• Critter Feeding. See Saturday the 14th.
• Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve Meeting and Concert. Activities include a writing workshop, board of directors meeting, food and music by Drew Nelson and Michael Waite. 3:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 345-9223.
Negaunee
• Jackson Mine Flea and Artisans Market. See Saturday the 7th.
Ontonagon
• Porcupine Mountains Music Festival. See Friday the 27th.
29 SUNDAY
Sunrise 7:05 a.m.; Sunset 8:36 p.m.
Crystal Falls
• Bill and Kate Isles and April Verch Concert. Advanced tickets, $12; at the door, $15. 2:00 p.m. Crystal Theatre, 304 Superior Avenue. 875-6867.
Hancock
• Houghton County Fair. 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. See Thursday the 26th.
Marquette
• International Seafood Fest. Noon to 10:00 p.m. See Thursday the 26th.
• Reptile Romp: Strawberry Lake. Participants will look for snakes, frogs, toads, turtles and more. MooseWood members, free; nonmembers, $5. 3:00 p.m. Strawberry Lake, off of M-553. 228-6250.
• Steppin’ Out Ballroom Dance Club. See Sunday the 1st.
Ontonagon
• Porcupine Mountains Music Festival. See Friday the 27th.
30 MONDAY
Sunrise 7:06 a.m.; Sunset 8:34 p.m.
Gwinn
• Senior Exercise. See Monday the 2nd.
• Senior Meal. See Monday the 2nd.
• Bridge. See Monday the 2nd.
Houghton
• VSA of Michigan Copper Country Art Group. See Monday the 2nd.
Marquette
• VSA of Michigan Hiawatha Drop-In Art Group. See Monday the 2nd.
• Summer Explorers. See Monday the 2nd.
• Teen Youth Council. See Monday the 2nd.
• Medieval Re-creation (SCA) Meeting. See Monday the 2nd.
• American Western Square Dance. See Monday the 2nd.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Monday the 2nd.
• Pinochle. See Monday the 2nd.
31 TUESDAY
Sunrise 7:07 a.m.; Sunset 8:32 p.m.
Chassell
• Bird Outing. Join Joseph Youngman and Michael Shupe as they look for birds at the Sturgeon River Sloughs Wildlife Area. Participants can meet and carpool to site. $5. 6:00 p.m. Einerlei, US-41. 523-4612.
Gwinn
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Senior Meal. See Monday the 2nd.
K.I. Sawyer
• Sawyer Seniors and Friends. See Tuesday the 3rd.
Marquette
• Mindfulheart Meditation. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Ride the Waves Story and Craft Hour. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Superiorland Bridge Club: Home Style. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Junior Youth Council. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• International Dancing. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Doc Fletcher: Canoeing and Kayaking in Michigan. Doc Fletcher will present a photo tour of rivers and sign copies of his book. 1:30 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4318.
Michigamme
• Senior Meal and Senior Cribbage. See Tuesday the 3rd.
• Cribbage. See Tuesday the 3rd.
Munising
• Farmers Market. See Tuesday the 3rd.
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