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Thursday: Boomers & Beyond

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I’ve always loved fashion. From mixing and matching outfits for my Bratz dolls and creating little piles of clothing across my room to eventually learning how to sew my own garments, I’ve always loved fashion. As I got older, social media came into play, not only in my life but also in the fashion industry – something that connects everyone to what’s going on in the industry, making it so accessible to see what’s being shown on the runway everywhere. Along with being able to see what’s on the runway, social media also makes it easier to learn more about the garments ...

Local briefing

MARQUETTE — The Skandia Community Day Parade and Festival will begin at 11 a.m. July 15 in downtown Skandia. At 10 a.m., parade entries will register at Maple Lane Sports, 124 Kreiger Drive, and line up along North Kreiger. The parade will proceed south on Kreiger Drive to Skandia Community Park where there will be parade entry judging and ribbons for first, second and third places. People are encouraged to enter the parade with any kind of motorized or non-motorized vehicle or float. Food and entertainment will run from noon to 5 p.m. Food will be provided by the Skandia West ...

Adaptive reuse

MARQUETTE — You can recycle cans, clothing, wine corks and takeout containers. How about an entire building? Major upscaling of recycling is turning rundown buildings into ravishing apartments. A new report by RentCafe documents the nationwide trend. So-called adaptive reuse apartments ...

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I love animals that live on trails near where I live. Ginger fat squirrels with small fast fingers, white-tailed deer jumping out of your way into the bush and all kinds of goldendoodles with their owners. Once I was gently and softly bitten by a curly white doodle while walking to the nearest Meijer supermarket on the North Tier Trail in East Lansing, Michigan. Trails and their nearby dwellers change their appearance with the seasons, and there are ways to enjoy them even when it’s -4°F (-20°C). When I went through 10-day isolation in the middle of the winter because I had ...

Want to learn to row?

MARQUETTE — U.P. Rowing summer 2023 adult Learn to Row will be offered July 6 – Aug. 1. U.P. Rowing programs are held at Founders Landing beach at the Marquette Lower Harbor. Adult Learn to Row is for novices with no experience, or those returning to the sport who want a full review. Participants can choose morning or evening sessions: Tuesday/Thursday 8-9:30 a.m, or 5:30-7 p.m. Preregistration is required. Space is limited, so secure a spot before the June 30 deadline. To get a registration packet, see www.uprowing.com or email Gail Brayden, gbrayden@charter.net.

NHS Class of 1961 to meet

NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee High School Class of ’61 is having an 80th birthday party. The class will participate in coffee hour at the Negaunee Senior Center from 10 a.m.-noon on Thursday, July 6. The class will have a birthday Pizza Party at Pasquali’s at 6 p.m. Friday, July 7. Cost is $10. Call Sharon at 906-475-6196 with any questions.