MARQUETTE — Continuing into its second year of book selections, the U.P. Notable Books Club is hosting a series of discussions with Upper Peninsula authors to engage community members with local authors. All U.P. residents are invited to participate with no cost or obligation. From Sept. ...

MARQUETTE — Marquette city manager community office hours on Wednesday have been canceled. The next community office hours will be held on Wednesday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Dandelion Cottage room, located on the first floor off of the Peter White Public Library.

BIG BAY — The community of Big Bay will host the annual township wide Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 12 at several locations: Pick up a map at Phil’s 550 Store or Cram’s General Store in Big Bay. The sale will take place rain or shine, one day only. The deadline to get a sale ...

ELY TOWNSHIP — The Ely Township Planning Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. June 14 at the township hall. The Ely Township Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. June 16. Email elytownship@elytwp.com for more information.

“It isn’t the big pleasures that count the most; it’s making a big deal out of the little ones.”— Jean Webster The first week of June and summer has truly established itself with all that is expected of it — heat, a tree canopy full of big green leaves, a thunderstorm or so (do ...

I don’t let the lack of time or a budget keep me from seeing all parts of the world.Google Maps makes a great travel agent. My husband Dave, who is adept at navigating this app, introduced me to this digital hobby. I use it to find my way when I’m driving, but Dave is really adept at it, ...