The calendar
Editor's note: Information for the Community Calendar should be submitted in writing no later than one week before the event. Send to The Mining Journal, Attention: Newsroom/Community Calendar, Box 430, Marquette, MI 49855.
Tuesday
Alcoholics Anonymous - Early Bird meeting, 7-8 a.m., First United Methodist Church, Marquette. Handicapped accessible. Call AA Hotline, 249-4430. For a complete AA meetings list visit www.aa-marquettecounty.org.
Business Network International - U.P. Pioneers chapter meets 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Ramada Inn. Call 228-3324 or 228-9087.
12-Step Recovery Groups - offered daily at the Alano Club, Village Shopping Center, 1015 N. Third St., Marquette. For a complete AA meetings list visit www.aa-marquettecounty.org.
IHS 1948 - meets 9 a.m. last Tuesdays at the Country Kitchen in Ishpeming.
When Life is Hard - support group meets 10 a.m.-noon fourth Tuesdays at First Presbyterian Church, Marquette. Call 228-9470.
Alcoholics Anonymous - meets 10 a.m. Tuesdays at St. John's Church in Ishpeming. For a complete AA meetings list visit www.aa-marquettecounty.org.
Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar - screenings, 11 a.m.-noon, Ely Township Hall. Free. Cholesterol screen: $5. Call 225-4545 or 475-4545.
Toddler Cooking - is offered 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays for toddlers and caregivers at U.P. Children's Museum, Marquette. Free with paid admission. Call 226-3911.
Senior Citizens Luncheon - is served at noon at Ely Township Hall.
Alcoholics Anonymous - Women's closed "Promises" meeting at noon, Marquette Missionary Church. Handicapped accessible. Call AA hotline at 249-4430. For a complete AA meetings list visit www.aa-marquettecounty.org.
Our Daily Bread - free lunch from noon-1 p.m., Salvation Army, 1009 W. Baraga, Marquette. Call 226-2241.
Bridge - is played at 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Superiorland Bridge Club, Suite 8 at the Westwood Mall, Marquette. Call 225-1907 for partners/info.
Preschool Story/Craft Hour - is offered 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library.
Munising Writers Group - meets 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Falling Rock Cafe and Bookstore. Call 387-6119.
Turtles and Snakes - hands-on learning with live creatures offered 3-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, U.P. Children's Museum, Marquette. Free with paid admission. Call 226-3911.
Superior Harmony - Marquette Children's Choir meets Tuesdays, 4-5:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Marquette.
Bridge Lessons - offered Tuesdays. Call 226-3108 for times and locations.
Soo Bahk Do Karate - class offered for orange belt and higher youth through adults, 5:30-6:45 p.m., Marquette Soo Bahk Do Academy,1200 S. Front St., Marquette. Call 226-4723 for information.
American Culinary Federation - meets the last Tuesday of each month. Open to food industry employees and culinary arts hobbyists. For time/location, call Chris Kibit at 227-1544.
Marquette County Conservation - District board of directors meets 6 p.m. fourth Tuesdays, Marquette County Conservation District Office, 780 Commerce Drive, Suite B, Marquette.
Infant/Toddler Playgroup - is offered 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, U.P. Children's Museum, Marquette. To register, call 225-3081.
Martial Arts - Free trial classes offered 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Gwinn Clubhouse, 165 Maple St. New beginners' classes begin first week of each month. Call 346-4523, or visit www.blackdragonmartialartsclub.com.
Dual Recovery Anonymous - meets 6 p.m. Tuesdays, 401 W. Baraga Ave., Marquette. Call 226-1077.
TOPS 759 - of Munising meets 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Lakeshore Manor conference room.
Bingo - is played at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays upstairs at Negaunee VFW Post 3165.
Project Compassion - support group for families of soldiers of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars meets 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Vietnam Veterans of America, 173 U.S. 41 E., Negaunee. Call 458-1457.
TaeKwon Do School - Martial Arts class from 6:30-8 p.m., Marquette. Visitors welcome. Call 485-1366.
Jayne's Bridge Club - plays at 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays at Marquette Senior Center. Call 225-1456. Partners guaranteed.
Horse Club - Marquette County Horse Club meets 7 p.m. last Tuesdays at the Bonanza Restaurant, Marquette. New members welcome. Call Andi Goriesky at 942-7111 or Joyce Meyer at 486-9004.
Triangle Area Girl Scouts - leader meeting is 7 p.m. fourth Tuesdays at Ishpeming Township Hall.
DivorceCare - meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marquette. For more information call 228-9883 or visit www.divorcecare.com.
Marquette Male Chorus - rehearses 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at First Presbyterian Church, Marquette. Ages 14 and older.
Free Karate Classes - in Cuong Nhu karate are offered 7-9 p.m Tuesdays and Thursdays, Northern Lights Martial Arts Center, Marquette. New beginners' classes begin first week of each month. Call 361-5282, or go to www.northernlightsdojo.com.
Alcoholics Anonymous - (open/non-smoking) meets 7 p.m., Tuesdays, AuTrain Community Center, AuTrain. For a complete AA meetings list visit www.aa-marquettecounty.org.
Forsyth Singers - men's chorus practices at 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays at the Gwinn Middle School. For more information call Bill Rowe at 346-9278.
Narcotics Anonymous - "The Basic Meeting" meets 7:30 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, Marquette. Open meeting. Call 866-310-9077.
Wednesday
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, Village Shopping Center, 1015 N. Third St., Marquette. For a complete AA meetings list visit www.aa-marquettecounty.org.
This Morning's For You - free child care service offered 8:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at First Presbyterian Church in Marquette.
TOPS 787 - of Michigamme meets 9 a.m., Spurr Township Fire Hall.
Wood Carving - A wood-carving club meets 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Negaunee Ice Arena. Call 486-4204.
Infant/Toddler Playgroup - is offered 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, U.P. Children's Museum, Marquette. To register, call 225-3081.
Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar - screenings, 11 a.m.-noon, Humboldt Township Hall. Free. Cholesterol screen: $5. Call 225-4545 or 475-4545.
Play Group - offered 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at the Marquette YMCA. Cost: $4 for YMCA members, $6 for others. For details call 227-9622.
Story Making - is offered 11-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, U.P. Children's Museum, Marquette. Free with paid admission.
Ishpeming Noon Kiwanis - meets noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Bell Hospital. Meetings open to the public.
Our Daily Bread - free lunch, noon-1 p.m., Salvation Army, 1009 W. Baraga, Marquette. Call 226-2241.
Alcoholics Anonymous - women's closed "Step" meeting, noon Wednesdays at Marquette Missionary Church. Handicapped accessible. Call AA hotline 249-4430. For a complete AA meetings list visit www.aa-marquettecounty.org.
Medicare/Medicaid - Assistance Program counselor is available 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays, Peter White Public Library, Marquette. Call 228-6169.
Northern Lights - martial arts offers TaeKwon Do class for age 7 and older 4:30-6 p.m., Cuong Nhu Karate 6:15-7 p.m., older teens and adult class 7-8 p.m., Ishpeming Township Hall. Call 485-1366 or 486-8080.
Soo Bahk Do Karate - Beginner Tiny Tots (ages 3-6) and parents class 5:15-6 p.m., beginner youth ages 7-12, 6-7 p.m., beginner teens/adults 7-8 p.m. Marquette Soo Bahk Do Academy, 1200 S. Front St., Marquette. Call 226-4723 for information or to register.
Sexual Assault Survivors - support group meets confidentially. Call Women's Center at 225-1346, Ext. 16 for time, location.
Free Community Meal - turkey dinner served 5:30-6:15 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church 558 W. M-35, Gwinn. For details call 346-3156.
Gambling Support Group - for family/friends of problem gamblers meets 5:30-7 p.m. last Wednesdays at Marquette General Hospital. Call 225-3985.
Tai Chi Chuan - offered 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Grace United Methodist Church, Marquette. For more information, including cost, call The Cedar Tree Institute at 228-5494.
Pre-Diabetes Education - class meets 6-8 p.m. fourth Wednesdays at Marquette General Hospital. Cost: $30. To register call 225-3473.










