EDITOR’S NOTE: Information for the Community Calendar should be submitted in writing, including the phone number of a contact person, no later than one week before the event. Mail to The Mining Journal, Attention: Newsroom/Community Calendar, Box 430, Marquette, MI 49855; fax to 906-228-2617; or email to rprusi@miningjournal.net, putting calendar in the subject line.

Wednesday

YMCA Tang Soo Do Karate — in Marquette. Adults of all ranks from 6-7 a.m., Youth Beginner Karate 5:15-6 p.m. and Intermediate, all ages 6:15-7 p.m. Spirit Warrior Karate Academy-A Christian perspective on the martial arts. Contact 6th Degree Black Belt Master Joyce Tredeau at 360-0479 or the YMCA at 227-9622.

Alcoholics Anonymous — Early Bird meeting from 7-8 a.m., First United Methodist Church in Marquette. Handicapped accessible. Call AA Hotline at 249-4430. For a complete AA meetings list visit www.aa-marquettecounty.org.

12-Step Recovery Groups — offered daily at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette.

Free health screening —  U.P. Home Health & Hospice announces free health care screenings for the month of November throughout Marquette County. Included in the free screenings are blood pressure, pulse and glucose checks and a $5 charge to have cholesterol level checked. This date: Negaunee Senior Center – 10 a.m.-noon, 410 Jackson St., Negaunee – 475-6266

Ely assessor — The Ely Township Assessor will have office hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ely Township Hall.

Al-Anon — 10 a.m. Mission Covenant Church, North Second Street, in Ishpeming.

Alcoholics Anonymous — noon, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette.

Meditation — A free meditation class is offered at noon at the Masonic Building’s lounge in Marquette. Call 906-250-4457 for more information.

Musical — Westwood High School’s Voices in Motion will be presenting the Broadway musical “Newsies” at 12:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Patriot Performing Arts Theater at WHS. Reserved tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and are available in the Westwood High School Principal’s Office.

Triad — senior volunteers working with law enforcement to address senior-safety issues — meets the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the office of the Retired and Senior Volunteer program in Negaunee Township. Contact Julie Shaw at 906-315-2607 for more information.

Blood drive — The UPHS-Marquette Regional Blood Center, a service of UP

Health System-Marquette, will have a blood drive at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, Manistique, from 1-5:15 p.m. For an appointment call Mindy Asp at 341-5777.

Life Skills Group — for survivors or domestic and/or sexual violence. Conducted by the Women’s Center. 1-2:30 p.m. Contact Becky at 225-1346 or Sherrie at 226-6611 for further information.

Jayne’s Bridge Club — meets at 1 p.m., at 300 Spring St., Marquette. Call 225-1456.

Chess — is played at 1:30 p.m. at the Masonic Center, 128 W. Washington St., Marquette. Use entrance at rear of building. Free lessons available, chess sets and boards provided. Call 869-1719.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting — 4-5 p.m. Peter White Public Library Lions Room. Everyone in grades 9 – 12 is welcome to join the library’s Teen Advisory Board. Meet new people, get volunteer experience, and plan activities for people your age. Refreshments will be served. Free. For more informationcall 226-4321, email maschnee@pwpl.info, or visit www.pwpl.info.

MSHS parent-teacher — Parent Teacher Conferences will be held at Marquette Senior High School from 5-7:30 p.m. Parents are asked to register upon entering the building at the canopy entrance.

After Hours — the Lake Superior Community Partnership will be hosting a Business After Hours to wrap-up its year-long 20th anniversary celebration. The event will take place from 5-7 p.m. at the LSCP office located at 501 S. Front St. in Marquette. There is no cost to attend.

Community meal — Messiah Lutheran Church in Marquette will host its monthly community meal at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome.

For more information about this or other programs at Messiah, go to messiahlutheranmqt.org or call 225-1119. The church is located at 305 W. Magnetic St.

Table of Grace — All are welcome to partake in the free Table of Grace community meal at Grace Lutheran Church in Gwinn from 5:30-6:15 p.m. On the menu is chicken casserole. Take outs will be available. The handicap accessible church is located at 558 W. M-35, Gwinn. For more information, call 346-3156.

Ahmed Shriners Bingo — every Wednesday evening at U.P. Masonic Center, 128 W. Washington St. 5:30-10 p.m. Thousands of dollars guaranteed prizes. Parking in ramp behind center is free after hours. Call the U.P. Masonic Center, 225-1157 for more information. Must be 18 or older to play.

Sexual Violence Support Group — conducted by the Women’s Center. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Contact Michelle at 225-1346 for more information.

Vegans — the public is invited to join Northern Vegans for a casual dinner at Cafe Bodega at 517 N. Third St in Marquette at 6 p.m. Order a vegan dinner off the menu. All are welcome, no RSVP required. Visit www.northernvegans.com, Northern Vegans on Facebook, or call 236-1279 for more information