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.
Saturday
Lake Superior Zendo - Zazen (Zen Buddhist meditation) meets at 7:40 a.m., 8:30 a.m.; morning service at 9:10 a.m. Call 226-6407 for location and details.
12-Step Recovery Groups - offered daily at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette. For a complete AA meetings list visit www.aa-marquettecounty.org.
Soo Bahk Do Karate - class for orange belt and higher ages 7-adult and white belt teens/adults offered 9-10 a.m., beginners age 7-12 10-11 a.m. Private lessons by appointment. Marquette Soo Bahk Do Academy, 1200 S. Front St., Marquette. Call 226-4723.
Alcoholics Anonymous - meets 9 a.m., First United Methodist Church, Marquette. Handicapped accessible. Call AA Hotline at 249-4430.
Zumba - Latin-inspired cardio dance fitness class offered 10 a.m. Saturdays at Dawn Dott Dance Studio, Marquette. Cost: $5. Call 360-9287.
PEO Chapter EJ - will hold a yard sale from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 1308 West Ave., Marquette. All proceeds will be used for financial educational aid for women.
13th Annual Renaissance Festival and Art Faire - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lake Bancroft Park in Ishpeming.
Al-Anon - non-smoking meeting, 10 a.m. Saturdays at Church of Christ, Marquette.
Bridge Lessons - offered 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Marquette Senior Center, 300 Spring St., Marquette. Call 225-1456.
Overeaters Anonymous - Step and Tradition study group 11 a.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, Room 208, 305 W. Magnetic, Marquette. Call 226-2762.
Karate - Spirit Warrior Tang Soo Do martial arts with a Christian approach at the Marquette YMCA: hard core karate for adults is 10-10:50 a.m.; family karate (age 4 and older with a parent) is 11-11:50 a.m.; Karate Kids (ages 6-14) is noon-1 p.m.; special needs karate is 1:15-2 p.m. Call the Y at 227-9622 or Joyce Tredeau at 360-0479.
Alcoholics Anonymous - Big Book study group 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Back Room in University Center at Northern Michigan University. Handicapped accessible.
Faith-Based Recovery - Faith-based support and recovery program for addictions of all kinds meets noon-1:30 p.m. Saturdays at the Rock Bible Chapel. Call 356-6346, 553-9830 or 356-6133.
Ninjitsu - class offered noon-1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Northern Lights Martial Arts Center, Marquette. Call 346-9054.
Bridge - played 1 p.m Saturdays, Marquette Senior Center, 300 Spring St., Marquette. Call 225-1456.
Cadet Squadron - Lake Superior Cadet Squadron meets 2 p.m. first/third Saturdays at Silver Creek Church, Harvey. Open to ages 12-21.
Family Night - is 6-9:30 p.m. Saturdays at First Baptist Church of Gwinn. Free games, movies, popcorn. Call 346-6115.
Alcoholics Anonymous - meets 7 p.m. Saturdays, Presbyterian Church, 300 Bensinger, Big Bay. Handicapped accessible.
Baha'i Faith Firesides - meet at 7 p.m. first and third Saturdays. Call 228-6976.
AA/Alanon - open meeting 7:30 p.m. Saturdays above Parties Unlimited, 105 S. Main Ishpeming.
Narcotics Anonymous - candlelight open meeting at 9 p.m. Saturdays at Grace United Methodist Church, 927 W. Fair Ave., Marquette.
Sunday
12-Step Recovery Groups - offered daily at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette. For a complete AA meetings list visit www.aa-marquettecounty.org.
Breakfast - is 8-11 a.m., American Legion Post 340, Hermansville.
Free Tai Chi - Introductory class offered 9-10 a.m. first Sundays in Marquette. For details call 235-8510.
Breakfast - is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, Negaunee Eagles Club.
Rainbow Recovery Group - meets 9:45-10:45 a.m. Sundays, Lake Superior Christian Church, Marquette. Rides available. Call 226-6514.
Tai Chi - class offered 10 a.m.-noon Sundays in Marquette. Call 235-8510.
Ninjitsu - class offered 1-2:30 p.m. Sundays, Northern Lights Martial Arts Center, Marquette. Call 346-9054.
Aikido - class offered 3-4 p.m. Sundays, Northern Lights Martial Arts Center, Marquette. Call 361-5282.
Widows' Support Group - meets 6 p.m. first Sundays at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Marquette. Child care provided. For more details, call 360-9531.
Superior Pipe and Drum - Corps meets 6-8 p.m. Sundays at Silver Creek Church in Harvey. New members welcome. Highland dancing, bagpiping and drumming instruction available. Call Pierre Ogea at 249-1999, or visit www.superiorpipes.org.
Narcotics Anonymous - meeting is 6 p.m. Sundays at First United Methodist Church, Marquette. Call 866-506-6557.
Narcotics Anonymous - open meeting, 6 p.m. Sundays, the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette. Call 866-506-6557.
VFW Auxiliary Bingo - early birds meet at 6:20 p.m. Regular session begins at 6:30 p.m. No Smoking.
ACA - Adult Children of Alcoholic/Dysfunctional Families beginners meeting is 6:30-8 p.m. Sundays at First Presbyterian Church, 120 N. Front St., Marquette. Call 273-0396.
Alcoholics Anonymous - (open/speaker/non-smoking) meets 7 p.m. Sundays, First Presbyterian Church, Munising.
Incest Survivors - Survivors of Incest Anonymous meets 7 p.m., Lake Superior Village Community Center, Marquette. Women only. Call 228-8155.
Alcoholics Anonymous - closed meeting, 8 p.m. at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette.
Monday
Alcoholics Anonymous - Early Bird meeting, 7-8 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 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. Call AA Hotline, 249-4430. For a complete AA meetings list visit www.aa-marquettecounty.org.
Clinic Services - offered from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Marquette County Health Department. Clinics include HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing. A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 475-7846 for an appointment.
Playgroup - for infants, toddlers and preschoolers meets 10-11 a.m. Mondays at the Upper Peninsula Children's Museum, Marquette. Cost: $12 per family per month.
Alcoholics Anonymous - Women's "Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions" discussion meeting at noon, Marquette Missionary Church. Handicapped accessible. Call AA hotline at 249-4430.
Alcoholics Anonymous - Principles of Recovery open meeting is at noon Mondays at 106 Coles Drive, Marquette. Call 228-6545.
Alcoholics Anonymous - noon meeting at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette. Handicapped accessible.
Bridge - is played at 1 p.m. Mondays at the Marquette Senior Center, 300 Spring St., Marquette. Call 225-1456.
Remembering Group - meets 1 p.m. first Mondays at the Community Center in Grand Marais. Call Gustav Petruske Jr. at 494-2451.
Tai Chi - exercise class for persons confined to a sitting position is offered 3-4 p.m. Mondays at the Warner Creek Residential Care Facility, 100 Isabella Ave., Palmer.
W.A.M. - Walk A Mile Storytelling Troupe for students in fourth through eighth grade meets 4-5:30 p.m. Mondays at the Peter White Public Library. Call 226-4320 or visit www.pwpl.info for details.
Youth Karate - class offered 4:30-5:30 p.m. Cuong Nhu karate class offered 6-7 p.m., both at MMA Way, 200 Division St., Ishpeming.
TOPS 625 - meets at 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Wesley United Methodist Church, Ishpeming.
Tang Soo Do - Karate youths class, 5-6 p.m. Mondays at the Negaunee YMCA. Spirit Warrior Karate Academy, a Christian approach to martial arts. Call 360-0479.
TOPS 934 - weigh-in is 5:30 p.m., meeting is 6:30 p.m. upstairs of VFW Post on Gold Street, Negaunee. Call 475-4437.
Martial Arts - Free trial classes offered 6-7 p.m. Mondays, Sands Township Community Complex. New beginners' classes begin the first week of each month. Call 346-4523, or visit www.blackdragonmartialartsclub.com.
Touch Support Group - for family/friends who have an incarcerated loved one meets 6-7 p.m. every other Monday at 927 W. Fair Ave., Marquette. For details call 228-2602 or e-mail tri@targetedrestrtincorporated.com.
Cadet Squadron - Lake Superior Cadet Squadron meets 6 p.m. first/third Mondays at the Munising American Legion. Open to ages 12-21.
Bingo - offered 6 p.m. Mondays, VFW Post 5670, Gwinn. Smoke free.
Karate-Cuong Nhu - 6 -7 p.m. at MMA way, 200 Division St., Ishpeming. Youth 8 and up and adults.
Soo Bahk Do Karate - classes for ages 7-adult offered 6-7 p.m., beginner teen and adult 6:30-7 p.m., black belts 7-8:15 p.m. and (Dan) class 8-9:30 p.m. at Marquette Soo Bahk Do Academy, 1200 S. Front St., Marquette. Call 226-4723 for more info/private lessons.
Bingo - is played at 6:20 p.m. Mondays, American Legion Post 114, Ishpeming. Non-smoking areas available.
Overeaters Anonymous - meets 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Gwinn United Methodist Church. Handicapped accessible. Call 360-6393.
Bridge - is played at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at the Superiorland Bridge Club, Suite 1 at the Westwood Mall, Marquette. Call 361-1929 for info/partners.
Grief Support Group - meets 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Good News Assembly of God in Ishpeming. Call 485-5561.
Informed Birth - Advocates for Informed Birth meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. first Mondays in the Peter White Public Library conference room. Call 458-2590 or 475-4328.
Panic Relief - panic attack and anxiety program offered at 7 p.m. Mondays via teleconference call. To participate, call 732-940-9658. For more info, visit www.panicreliefinc.com.
Al-Anon - meets 7 p.m. Mondays, Michigan State Farm in Chatham, in the crops building. Call 439-5252.
Alcoholics Anonymous - meets 7 p.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, corner of Fair and Presque Isle avenues, Marquette.
Alcoholics Anonymous - meets 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, U.S. 41 South, Skandia.
Gluten-Free Lifestyle - class is offered 7 to 8 p.m. first Mondays at the Marquette Food Co-op. For more info, call 225-0671, ext. 23.
CoDA - Codependents Anonymous meets monthly at 7:15 p.m. the first Monday of each month at First Presbyterian Church, Marquette.
Mainstream Square Dancing - 7:30 p.m. Mondays. For location/more information, e-mail tlc@chartermi.net or call 225-5702.
Alcoholics Anonymous - meets 7:30 p.m. at Mitchell Methodist Church, 207 N. Teal Lake Ave., Negaunee.
Beagles - Ishpeming/Marquette Beagle Clubs meet at 7:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the Ishpeming Clubhouse.
Alanon - meets 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Bethany Lutheran Church, 102 Poplar, Republic. Call 376-2391.
Alanon - meets 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Grace Episcopal Church, corner of First and Canda streets, Ishpeming. Barrier-free. Last Monday is open meeting.
Narcotics Anonymous - meeting 8 p.m. Mondays at First United Methodist Church, Marquette. Call 866-506-6557.
Narcotics Anonymous - "Principles Before Personalities" open meeting, 8 p.m. at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette. Call 866-506-6557.
Zumba - Latin-inspired cardio dance fitness class offered 8:15 p.m. Mondays at Dawn Dott Dance Studio, Marquette. No experience needed. Cost: $5. Call 360-9287.
Tuesday
Tai Chi - 6:30-7:45 a.m., 3-4:15 p.m. and 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Call 235-8510.
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 Marquette Commons. Call 228-6602 or 869-1272.
12-Step Recovery Groups - offered daily at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette.
Clinic Services - from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Marquette County Health Department. Clinics include HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing and Immunizations. A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 475-7846 for an appointment.
Alcoholics Anonymous - meets 10 a.m. Tuesdays at St. John's Church in Ishpeming.
Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinics - 10-11 a.m. at Oakwood Village. Cholesterol checks for $5.
Infant Playgroup - offered 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Upper Peninsula Children's Museum. Cost: $12 per month. Call 225-3081. For more details visit www.mgh.org.
Playgroup - for infants, toddlers and preschoolers meets 10-11 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Upper Peninsula Children's Museum, Marquette. Cost: $12 per family per month.
Probus Superiorland - 11 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Bonanza Restaurant, Marquette.
Bridge - played at 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Marquette Senior Center, 300 Spring St., Marquette. Call 225-1456.
Our Daily Bread - free lunch from noon-1 p.m., Salvation Army, 1009 W. Baraga, Marquette. Call 226-2241.
Tai Chi - at 1 p.m. at the Ishpeming Senior Center on Tuesdays. No class on May 8 or May 29. Call 485-5527.
Storytime/Craft Hour - offered 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library.
Bridge - Homestyle is played at 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Superiorland Bridge Club, Suite 1 at the Westwood Mall, Marquette. Call 486-4544 for info/partners.
Blood Drive - 2-4:45 p.m. at Lakeland Baptist Church in Iron River. For an appointment call Paul Starkweather at 906-265-5616.
Soo Bahk Do Karate - class offered for orange belt and higher youths through adults, 5:30-6:45 p.m., Marquette Soo Bahk Do Academy,1200 S. Front St., Marquette. Call 226-4723.
Activity Night - for area youths offered 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Messiah Lutheran Church, Marquette. Supervised activities, movies, games, board games. Age 4 and younger must be accompanied. Call 225-1119 or visit marquettelutherans.org.
Infant Playgroup - offered 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Upper Peninsula Children's Museum. Cost: $12 per month. Call 225-3081. For more details visit www.mgh.org.
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.
Asthma Support - group meets 6-8 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, Marquette. Call 228-9582.
ACA - Adult Children of Alcoholic/Dysfunctional Families Big Red Book study meeting is 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at First Presbyterian Church, 120 N. Front St., Marquette. Call 273-0396.
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, 300 Spring St. Call 225-1456. Partners guaranteed.
Forsyth Singers - practice at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the music room at Gilbert Elementary School; use the rear entrance. All males interested in singing are welcome. Call Bill Rowe at 346-9278.
Recovery for Couples - meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the Shiras Room at the Peter White Public Library, Marquette.
DivorceCare - meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marquette. Call 228-9883 or visit www.divorcecare.com.
Cuong Nhu - class offered 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Northern Lights Martial Arts Center, Marquette. Call 361-5282.
Alcoholics Anonymous - (open/non-smoking) meets 7 p.m., Tuesdays, AuTrain Community Center, AuTrain.
Holistic Health Forum - is offered 7-9 p.m. first Tuesdays, community room of Peter White Public Library, Marquette. Cost is $10. Call 226-9301.
Marquette Male Chorus - rehearses 7 p.m. Tuesdays at First Presbyterian Church, Marquette. Men age 14 and older are welcome.
Narcotics Anonymous - "The Basic Meeting" meets 7:30 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, Marquette. Open meeting. Call 866-506-6557.
Race Kart - Great Lakes Race Kart Association meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Motor Inn, Escanaba. Call 249-1360.
Zumba - Latin-inspired cardio dance fitness class offered 8:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Dawn Dott Dance Studio, Marquette. No experience needed. Cost: $5. Call 360-9287.
Wednesday
Karate - Spirit Warrior Tang Soo Do martial arts with a Christian approach at the Marquette YMCA: hard core karate for adults is 5:30-6:30 a.m.; ages 6-12 is 5:30-6:30 p.m. Call the Y at 227-9622 or Joyce Tredeau at 360-0479.
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.
TOPS 787 - of Michigamme meets 9 a.m., Spurr Township Fire Hall.
Clinic Services - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Marquette County Health Department. Clinics include HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing and immunizations. A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 475-7846 for an appointment.
Blood Pressure - screening is from 10 a.m. - noon at Riverview Heights in Republic.
Prayer Service - conducted 10:15-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays in the Bell Hospital chapel. Hospital visitors welcome.
IHS 1957 - meets 11 a.m. second Wednesdays at Trinity Lutheran Church, Ishpeming, for the soup lunch. Guests welcome.
Graveraet 1953 - meets at 11:30 a.m. at Wahlstrom's restaurant in Harvey. RSVP 906-249-1521.
Younkers/Prange's Retirees - meets at noon, second Wednesdays at Bonanza. Call 225-5019.
Bridge - played at 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Marquette Senior Center, 300 Spring St., Marquette. Call 225-1456.
Our Daily Bread - free lunch, noon-1 p.m., Salvation Army, 1009 W. Baraga, Marquette. Call 226-2241.
Alcoholics Anonymous - women's closed Big Book meeting, noon Wednesdays at Marquette Missionary Church. Handicapped accessible. Call AA hotline 249-4430.
Music in the Courtyard - from 4-6 p.m. every Friday in August. Local musicians will play in the Children's Museum courtyard at 123 W. Baraga Ave., Marquette.
Bariatric Surgery - Marquette General Bariatric Support Group meets 5 p.m. second Wednesdays, Conference Room 1 at Marquette General Hospital. Call 225-7979.
Blood Drive - 5-8:30 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marquette. For an appointment call Kay Beauchamp at 906-228-9883.
Overeaters Anonymous - traditional meeting is 5:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the Women's Center, 1310 S. Front St., Marquette.
Sexual Assault Survivors - support group meets confidentially. Call The Women's Center at 225-1346, ext. 16 for time, location.
Community Meal - from 5:30-6:15 p.m. at Gwinn United Methodist Church, located at 251 W. Jasper Street in Gwinn. Call 346-6314.
Free Community Meal - is offered 5-6:30 p.m. second Wednesdays, fellowship room of First United Methodist Church, Marquette. Call 225-1344.
ACA - Adult Children of Alcoholic/Dysfunctional Families Big Red Book study meeting is 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette. Call 273-0396.
Narcotics Anonymous - "New Beginnings" group meets 6 p.m., Great Lakes Youth Recovery Center, Marquette (Treatment center rules apply).
Parliamentary Law - study group meets 6 p.m. second Wednesdays, conference room of Peter White Public Library, Marquette. Call 360-7978.
Fair Board - Marquette County Fair Board 6:30 p.m. second Wednesdays at the Marquette Armory. Meetings are open to the public. Call 249-4111.
Sibling Silly - children ages 3 to 8 learn about new babies from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Women's and Children's Center, Marquette. Call 225-3081 to register.
ADHD Caregivers - support group for parents of children with ADHD meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. bi-weekly at K.I. Sawyer Elementary School. Child care provided. No meeting is school is canceled. For details, call Michele Woodford at 346-5567 or email her at mwoodfor@gwinn.k12.mi.us.
Al-Anon - meets 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Library, Marquette.
Multiple Sclerosis - Marquette self-help group meets 7 p.m. second Wednesdays, Grace United Methodist Church, Marquette. Call 249-1741 or 226-4895.
Spirit of Faith - gatherings, celebrating the oneness of all world religions, meet 7-8 p.m. second Wednesdays in the Shiras Room of the Peter White Public Library, Marquette. Sharing of readings, songs and meditations encouraged. For details, call 249-3532 or 226-3252.
Narcotics Anonymous - open meeting is 7:30 p.m. at Water's Edge Church, 1228 Presque Isle Ave., Marquette. Call 866-506-6557.
Women of the Moose - meet 7:30 p.m. second/fourth Wednesdays, Tourville West Clubhouse, Marquette.
Alcoholics Anonymous - (closed/non-smoking) meets 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Eden Lutheran Church, Munising.
Thursday
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.
Superiorland Breakfast Kiwanis - meets 7-8 a.m. Thursdays, Pioneer Room A of University Center at Northern Michigan University. Meetings are open to the public.
Tai Chi - 8-9:30 a.m. and 3:45-4:45 p.m. Thursdays. Call 235-8510.
12-Step Recovery Groups - offered daily at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette.
Clinic Services - from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Marquette County Health Department. Clinics include HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing. A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 475-7846 for an appointment.
Play Group - offered 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays at the Marquette YMCA. Cost: free for YMCA members, $3 for others. Call 227-9622.
Alcoholics Anonymous - meets 10 a.m. Thursdays at St. John's Church in Ishpeming.
Alcoholics Anonymous - meets at noon Thursdays at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette. Handicapped accessible.
Bridge - is played at 1 p.m. Thursdays at the Superiorland Bridge Club, Suite 1 at the Westwood Mall, Marquette. Call 249-3529 for info/partners.
Marquette/Alger RICC - Marquette/Alger Regional Interagency Consumer Committee meets 1-3 p.m. second Thursdays. A grassroots advocacy group for people with disabilities and friends, advocates and families. For location and details call 228-5744.
Blood Drive - 3-5:45 p.m. at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium. For an appointment, call 906-387-6550.
Farmer/Artisans Market - is 4-7 p.m. Thursdays at the Butler Theater in Ishpeming.
Mystery author - Steve Hamilton will sign copies of his new novel from 5-7 p.m at Snowbound Books, Marquette.
TOPS - Group 0633 meets 5 p.m. Thursdays in the Lions Room at the Gwinn Clubhouse.
Tai Chi for Martial Artists - offered 5-6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Northern Lights Martial Arts Center, Marquette. Call 235-8510.
Sociable Seniors - meets at 5 p.m. Thursdays at the Bonanza Restaurant, Marquette. Call 360-9450.
TOPS - Group 1579 meets every Thursday at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 440 Stoneville Road, Ishpeming. Weigh-in at 5 p.m., meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Overeaters Anonymous - "How It Works" meeting is 5:15-7:15 p.m. Thursdays, First United Methodist Church, Marquette.
Zumba Class - meets 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Harvey Baptist Church. Cost is $3 per session, with proceeds going to missions around the world. Call 249-1013 and leave a message.
TOPS - Group 1372 meets every Thursday at Silver Creek Church, 219 Silver Creek Road, Harvey. Weigh-in 5:30-6:10 p.m., meeting at 6:15 p.m. Call 226-7930.
United Commercial Travelers - have a 6 p.m. dinner and 7 p.m. meeting at the Bonanza Restaurant in Marquette. Call 225-0190.
ACA - Adult Children of Alcoholic/Dysfunctional Families workbook study meeting is 6:30-7:30 Thursdays at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1700 W. Fair Ave., Marquette. Call 273-0396.
Stammtisch - German conversation table meets 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Upfront & Company, Marquette. Speakers of all levels welcome. Call Carol Strauss at 227-1207 or Jon Sherman 227-2582.
Bingo - is played at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at VFW Post 3165 in Negaunee. Wheelchair available.
Celiac Disease Support - Group meets 6:30 p.m. second Thursdays, conference room of Peter White Public Library, Marquette. Call 228-9139.
Dickinson County Compassion Club - meets at 6:30 p.m. central time, the second Thursday of each month at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain.
Chrohn's Disease-Colitis Support Group - from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the second Thursdays of the month in the Lombardi Room of Marquette General Hospital. For more information, call 906-249-3263.
Alcoholics Anonymous - Second Chance meeting is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Marquette Courthouse Annex, Room 41. Handicapped accessible.
Scottish Country Dance - group meets 7 p.m. second Thursdays in the chapel of St. Paul Episcopal Church, Marquette. Call 249-5659.
Transition Marquette County - Reading Group meets at 7 p.m. second Thursdays at the Peter White Public Library, Marquette. For details call 226-3314 or email mqtchaz@earthlink.net.
CUPSFA - Central Upper Peninsula Sport Fishing Association meets at 7 p.m. second Thursdays at the Negaunee Elks Lodge. Open to anyone interested in the sport of fishing and improving local fisheries.
Cuong Nhu - class offered 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Northern Lights Martial Arts Center, Marquette. Call 361-5282.
Chess - is played at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Masonic Center, 128 W. Washington St., Marquette. Free lessons available, chess sets and boards provided. Call 869-1719.
Alcoholics Anonymous - meets 7 p.m. Thursdays at Prince of Peace Church in Harvey.
Gamblers Anonymous - closed meeting, 7 p.m. (open meeting last Thursdays), First Presbyterian Church, Marquette. Mailing address: G.A., P.O. Box 34, Marquette, MI 49855. Call 226-3610.
Alcoholics Anonymous - meets 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Michigamme Community Building.
Alcoholics Anonymous - Big Book group meets 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, upstairs of Parties Unlimited in Ishpeming.
Narcotics Anonymous - "Never in the Dark" closed meeting is 7:30 p.m., Marquette General Hospital Mountain Room. Call 866-506-6557.
Alcoholics Anonymous - meets 8 p.m. Thursdays at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette. Handicapped accessible.
Alcoholics Anonymous - meets 8 p.m. Thursdays at St. Anthony's Church in Gwinn. Open meeting. Handicapped accessible.
Narcotics Anonymous - open meeting is 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, corner of Elm and Chocolay, Munising. Call 866-310-9077.
Friday
Alcoholics Anonymous - Early Bird meeting, 7-8 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 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.
Clinic Services - from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Marquette County Health Department. Clinics include HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing, Family Planning and Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening. A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 475-7846 for an appointment.
Alcoholics Anonymous - Women's meeting, 10 a.m. Fridays, Immanuel Lutheran Church basement, Negaunee.
Alger County Caregivers - support group meets 10 a.m. second Fridays at the Mather Building, 413 Elm St., Munising. For details call 228-3910 or 800-272-3900.
Bridge - played at 1 p.m. Fridays, Marquette Senior Center, 300 Spring St., Marquette. Call 225-1456.
Our Daily Bread - free lunch, noon-1 p.m., Salvation Army, 1009 W. Baraga, Marquette. Call 226-2241.
Treat Social - 1-3 p.m. U.P. Home Health Blood Pressure Plus Clinic. Treats and beverages for $1.75 donation.
Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic - 1-3 p.m. at the Ishpeming Senior Center. $5 for cholesterol checks.
Alcoholics Anonymous - women's closed "A Woman's Way Through the 12 Steps" book discussion meeting at noon, Marquette Missionary Church. Handicapped accessible. Call AA hotline at 249-4430.
Jayne's Bridge Club - plays 1 p.m. Fridays at the Marquette Senior Center, 300 Spring St. Call 225-1456. Partners guaranteed.
Alanon - meets 1 p.m. Fridays, Grace Episcopal Church, Ishpeming.
Ninjitsu - class offered 4-5:30 p.m. Fridays, Northern Lights Martial Arts Center, Marquette. For details call 346-9054.
Fish Fry - is 5-7:30 p.m ., Negaunee Eagles Club.
Teen Night - is 6-10 p.m. Fridays at First Baptist Church, Gwinn. Free movies, games and popcorn. Call 346-6115.
Family Square Dance - weekly lessons offered 6:20-7:20 p.m. Fridays at Dance Zone, 1113 Lincoln Ave., Marquette. Cost: $5 per family per evening. Call 225-5702.
VFW Post 4573 Men's Bingo - early birds meet at 6:20 p.m. Regular session at 6:30 p.m. No Smoking.
Marquette Folk Dancers - meets at 7 p.m. Fridays, at 1500 W. Washington St., Marquette. Call 226-9617.
Reformers Unanimous - addiction classes meet 7-9 p.m. Fridays, Heritage Baptist Church, 3755 County Road 456, Skandia. Call the Rev. Lon Russell at 942-7900 or 360-7901.
Marquette Live - open mic night 8 p.m.-midnight Fridays, lower level of the Masonic Building in downtown Marquette. Admission is free. E-mail marquettelive@redfellarecords.com.
Friday Night Dances - 8 p.m. to midnight, American Legion Post 114, Greenwood Location.
Alcoholics Anonymous - (closed 12 and 12/non-smoking) meets 8 p.m. Fridays, First Presbyterian Church, Munising.
Alcoholics Anonymous - Native American Group meets 8-9 p.m. Fridays, 1901 Longyear Ave., Marquette. Call 228-8155.
Zumba - Latin-inspired cardio dance fitness class offered 8:15 p.m. Fridays at Dawn Dott Dance Studio, Marquette. No experience needed. Cost: $5. Call 360-9287.
Narcotics Anonymous - open meeting at 9 p.m. Fridays at Grace United Methodist Church, 927 W. Fair Ave., Marquette. Call 866-506-6557.