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NMU group to address tech issues

MARQUETTE – Members of the Northern Michigan University’s Association of Information Technology Professionals student group will be available to lend a hand for anyone with technology operating problems from 4-6 p.m. Fridays, April 1-15 in the Peter White Public Library Shiras room.

These will be the last three sessions before the semester ends.

This drop in opportunity is for anyone having problems getting their laptops, tablets, e-readers, phones and other digital equipment up and running. No appointment is necessary and there is no charge for this service.

For more information visit www.pwpl.info or call 226-4318.

Family lore presentation planned

MARQUETTE -The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will host a program titled “Family Stories, Family Surprises.” Bruce Larson, author of “Secrets and Rivals: Wartime Letters and the Parents I Never Knew” will be the presenter He will discuss his book and reflect on how to deal with family lore and present oneself to a younger generation.

This program will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. April 12, in the Shiras Room of the Peter White Public Library. It will cost $3 for NCLL members and $8 for non-members

Register before April 5 by calling 227-2979.

Carnegie used book sale on tap

ISHPEMING – The Ishpeming Carnegie Friends of the Library will kick-off April with a two-day used book sale.

From 3 to 5 p.m. Friday will be Premiere Day, when shoppers who buy a Carnegie canvas tote bag for $5 (regularly $7) as admission will be the first to peruse the tables and choose from the library’s excellent selection of used books, priced at 25 cents for paperbacks and 50 cents for hard covers.

Saturday will be Bargain Day, with no admission and book prices remaining the same as Friday from 10 a.m. until noon.

From noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, there will be a $3 a bag sale.

Gardening volunteers sought

MARQUETTE – Gardening volunteers are sought for Park Cemetery Gardens on Seventh Street in Marquette.

The volunteering generally includes learning about plant identification and pests, weeding, pruning, moving plants, mulching, raking, and watering.

Volunteer time is flexible, but not during rain or snow. There are 10-13 gardens, but no one has to work in all.

Experienced gardeners are available to answer questions. Tools and gloves available or people may bring their own. No liability is availibile and bees are around. Extra plants can go to the volunteers with coordinator’s approval.

Contact Jeannette Hauver at 226-6808 or jkhauver@ gmail.com for more information.

Campout gala on calendar

MARQUETTE – Sponsors are being sought for the Girls Scouts Upper Peninsula Campout Gala.

The gala is set for 5:30 p.m June 11 at Northern Michigan University’s Peter White Lounge.

The U.P. Campout Gala captures the camp experience in a lively fashion. Adults can earn badges at activity stations such as fitness, build an edible campfire, first aid, beer and wine tasting.

Dress is a mix of camp and gala attire. Prepare for fun of Olympic proportions! All proceeds benefit U.P. Girl Scouts.

For sponsorship opportunities contact Les Bek: lbek@gsnwgl.org or 920.955.3358 or Lynn Moon lmoon320@aol.com.

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All Strings Considered, Knockabouts

MARQUETTE – The Beamier Coffee House Concert Series will present All Strings Considered and The Knockabouts on Saturday, April 9.

The event begins at 7 p.m. in the Panowski Black Box Theatre in the McClintock Building at Northern Michigan University. The suggested donation is $5.

All Strings Considered has a primary focus on traditional old-time instrumental and vocal music of the Appalachian region, with a bit of Celtic and Scandinavian tossed into the mix. The group’s sound is a blend of Jamie Kitchel on fiddle, Rochelle Schuster on hammered dulcimer, Phil Watts on guitar, Annette Watts on autoharp and Maggie Morgan on bass.

The Knockabouts is a Marquette folk group specializing in traditional music from Ireland, Scotland, England and Canada. Members include Tim Clancy (flute and accordion), Tim DeMarte (bodhran, guitar, and vocals), Barb Rhyneer (fiddle) and Dan Truckey (guitar and vocals).

Critical need for blood types

MARQUETTE – The U.P. Regional Blood Center a service of U.P. Health System is experiencing a critical blood need for A-negative, O-negative and B-negative blood types in the following service areas:

• U.P. Regional Blood Center – Marquette, 580 W. College Ave. Walk-ins are welcome. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday; and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Call 225-4610 or 1-800-491-4483 (GIVE)

• U.P. Regional Blood Center – Iron Mountain, Medical Arts Building Suite 120, 1711 S. Stephenson Ave. Call for an appointment: 906-774-1012

• U.P. Regional Blood Center – Hancock, 787 Market St. Suite 6, Quincy Center. Call for an appointment: 906-483-1392

• U.P. Regional Blood Center – Escanaba, 710 S. Lincoln Suite 200. Call for an appointment: 906-786-8420. Walk-ins are welcome.

The requirements to donate: healthy, hydrated, eat within two hours prior to donation, at least 17 years of age, picture ID; eight weeks between donations; and weigh at least 110 pounds.

Board of Health meets Wednesday

MARQUETTE – The Marquette County Board of Health will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Room 231 of the Henry A. Skewis Courthouse Annex in Marquette.

For more information, visit mqthealth.org.

Retirement planning seminar offered

MARQUETTE?- The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will host a presentation titled “Taxes, Retirement and Legacy Planning.” It will be a financial presentation on retirement and end-of-life strategies. Topics will include tax strategy, retirement, legacy planning and long-term care.

The program will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, in room 101B in the Superior Dome. It will cost $3 for NCLL members and $8 for non-members. Register by April 4 by calling 227-2979.

Breakfast benefit for Free Store

MARQUETTE – The Marquette Lions Club is sponsoring a Breakfast Benefit for the “New” Free Store from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the American Legion on Bluff Street in Marquette.

Tickets are: adults $8; ages 5-12 $4; and under 5 free. There will also be collection totes for new or gently used items for donation.

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Fruit Tree Health Worshops offered

MARQUETTE – Marquette and Alger County Fruit Tree Health Workshops are planned for Saturday, with April 9 as the inclement weather date.

The workshops are free and will cover planting, pruning and shaping young trees, annual maintenance pruning, tools and equipment, fertilizing and spraying, rejuvenating old trees and orchard management.

The morning workshop will be in Alger County from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at E1580 M-94 in Rumely.

The afternoon workshop in Marquette County will be in downtown Negaunee from 1to 3 p.m. at Pioneer Park on Tobin Street in Negaunee.

These are outdoor, hands-on workshops wear warm clothes and boots.

To register or for more information, call the Marquette County Conservation District at 226-8871, ext. 102, or Alger Conservation District at 387-2222.

NCLL?to offer waltz workshop

MARQUETTE?- The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will host a workshop on ballroom dancing, focusing on the waltz. Participants will learn waltz figures leading to a routine.

The program will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. April 7 at The Dance Zone in Marquette. It will cost $3 for NCLL members and $8 for non-members.

Register before Thursday by calling 227-2979.

College of Business events schedule

MARQUETTE – Northern Michigan University’s College of Business has announced its winter semester schedule of events.

Most will involve Upper Peninsula business professionals and employers, while some are open to community members. All events are free and require advance registration, unless otherwise indicated.

• Wednesday: Marketing and Entrepreneurship Panel Luncheon, noon to 2 p.m. in the Ontario Room of the Bottum University Center. Students will learn about career opportunities and ask questions of regional marketing and entrepreneurship professionals.

• Thursday: New Business Venture Competition, Explorer Rooms of the university center. Student finalists will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges and compete for funding to assist in getting their business ideas off the ground.

The event includes a trade fair from 1 to 2 p.m., elevator pitch competition from 2 to 2:15 p.m., business plan presentations from 2:15 to 5:30 p.m., informal judge feedback at 5:30 p.m. and a closing reception at 6 p.m.. For more information, visit www.nmu.edu/business/new-business-competition-day.

• April 7: U.P. Business Careers Event, 5 to 7 p.m. in the university center’s Great Lakes Rooms. This event is designed for U.P. employers and graduating business students who would like to find employment in the region. Refreshments will be served.

• April 21: Kevat Juhla (spring celebration), 6 p.m. social hour and 7 p.m. dinner in the university center’s Explorer Rooms. Supporters of the NMU College of Business are encouraged to attend. Free registration required. Donations accepted.

• April 22: Scholarship and Awards Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m. in the university center’s Michigan/Ontario Rooms. This annual invitation-only event honors student achievement and will be followed by a meeting of the Dean’s Advisory Council.

For more information, call 227-2947 or visit www.nmu.edu/business/node25.

Belles to meet at Jasper Ridge

ISHPEMING – The Ishpeming/Negaunee Belles will meet April 7 at the Jasper Ridge Brewery in Ishpeming at noon.

For more information, send email to jab1450@aol.com.

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‘Blacksad’ discussion is Monday

MARQUETTE – Peter White Public Library’s graphic novel book club, Let’s Get Graphic, will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Taiga Games at 1015 N. Third St. in Marquette to discuss “Blacksad,” written by Juan Diaz Canales and illustrated by Juanjo Guarnido.

Created by Spaniards Diaz Canales and Guarnido, “Blacksad” is a noir style graphic novel set in the 1950s amidst Cold War tensions where all the characters are anthropomorphic animals. John Blacksad is black cat private investigator who is up to his ears in mystery, murder, and nuclear secrets. In this collection, Blacksad investigates the murder of actress Natalia Willford, inter-racial violence and segregation of the suburbs, and must protect a nuclear physicist during the Red Scare. Diaz Canales’ storytelling is dynamic and his ability to maintain tension creates an enthralling tale. Guarnido, a former animator for Disney, creates stunningly human animals and conveys emotion with ease.

This is a group for graphic novel readers or anyone looking to join a book club. Even those who don’t read the book before the meeting are welcome to join in a lively discussion. Books can contain adult themes and graphic imagery.

Mention “Let’s Get Graphic” when buying “Blacksad” at Taiga Games and receive 15 percent off.

To find out more about Peter White Public Library’s graphic novel book club “Let’s Get Graphic,” visit www.pwpl.info or call 226-4316.

Easter egg hunt for kids today

MARQUETTE – The Salvation Army is hosting an Easter egg hunt for kids at 3 p.m. today.

This free event is open to the public. The Easter bunny and Marquette City Fire Department will be on site for kids to visit and take pictures with. In addition to hundreds of prize-filled eggs, a few lucky kids will win an Easter basket filled with goodies.

Following the children’s egg hunt, at about 4 p.m., there will be the prize giveaway for the citywide egg hunt that is taking place this week.

For more information, call 225-8001 or visit The Salvation Army – Marquette Facebook page.

NAMI?holds educational meeting

MARQUETTE – The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, Alger/Marquette will be holding its educational meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at 129 W. Baraga Ave. in Marquette. There will be a speaker from The Women’s Center concerning what their services are and upcoming events.

NAMI meetings are open to individuals with a mental illness and family, friends etc. of such individuals. For more information, call 360-7107.

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‘Blacksad’ discussion is Monday

MARQUETTE – Peter White Public Library’s graphic novel book club, Let’s Get Graphic, will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Taiga Games at 1015 N. Third St. in Marquette to discuss “Blacksad,” written by Juan Diaz Canales and illustrated by Juanjo Guarnido.

Created by Spaniards Diaz Canales and Guarnido, “Blacksad” is a noir style graphic novel set in the 1950s amidst Cold War tensions where all the characters are anthropomorphic animals. John Blacksad is black cat private investigator who is up to his ears in mystery, murder, and nuclear secrets. In this collection, Blacksad investigates the murder of actress Natalia Willford, inter-racial violence and segregation of the suburbs, and must protect a nuclear physicist during the Red Scare. Diaz Canales’ storytelling is dynamic and his ability to maintain tension creates an enthralling tale. Guarnido, a former animator for Disney, creates stunningly human animals and conveys emotion with ease.

This is a group for graphic novel readers or anyone looking to join a book club. Even those who don’t read the book before the meeting are welcome to join in a lively discussion. Books can contain adult themes and graphic imagery.

Mention “Let’s Get Graphic” when buying “Blacksad” at Taiga Games and receive 15 percent off.

To find out more about Peter White Public Library’s graphic novel book club “Let’s Get Graphic,” visit www.pwpl.info or call 226-4316.

Easter egg hunt for kids today

MARQUETTE – The Salvation Army is hosting an Easter egg hunt for kids at 3 p.m. today.

This free event is open to the public. The Easter bunny and Marquette City Fire Department will be on site for kids to visit and take pictures with. In addition to hundreds of prize-filled eggs, a few lucky kids will win an Easter basket filled with goodies.

Following the children’s egg hunt, at about 4 p.m., there will be the prize giveaway for the citywide egg hunt that is taking place this week.

For more information, call 225-8001 or visit The Salvation Army – Marquette Facebook page.

NAMI?holds educational meeting

MARQUETTE – The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, Alger/Marquette will be holding its educational meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at 129 W. Baraga Ave. in Marquette. There will be a speaker from The Women’s Center concerning what their services are and upcoming events.

NAMI meetings are open to individuals with a mental illness and family, friends etc. of such individuals. For more information, call 360-7107.

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Elk’s fish fry planned for today

MARQUETTE – The public is invited to participate in a fish fry set for 5 this afternoon, hosted by the Marquette Elks Lodge 405, 127 N. Front St., in Marquette.

On the menu is whitefish, trout, cod, shrimp, baked potatoes and a full salad bar. Hamburgers and french fries are also served.

Reservations can be made by calling 226-7611.

The public is welcome

Preschool registration opening

MARQUETTE – Redeemer Lutheran Preschool, located at 1700 W. Fair Ave., in Marquette, is now accepting registration for the 2016-2017 school year. Classes are available for 3, 4 and 5 year olds.

Redeemer Lutheran Preschool offers a Christian-based curriculum, which includes art, music, gym, literacy, snack and free play allowing for a full, stimulating educational experience.

A child care option is also available for care needed before or after school and on days when classes do not meet. Child care is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday year round.

To schedule a tour, contact Carmen Albert at 228-9883. Additional information can also be found at www.redeemermqt.org.

Easter egg hunt Saturday

MARQUETTE – The Salvation Army is hosting an Easter egg hunt for kids at 3 p.m. Saturday.

This free event is open to the public. The Easter bunny and Marquette City Fire Department will be on site for kids to visit and take pictures with. In addition to hundreds of prize-filled eggs, a few lucky kids will win an Easter basket filled with goodies.

Following the children’s egg hunt, at about 4 p.m., there will be the prize giveaway for the city-wide egg hunt that is taking place from March 20-26.

For more information, call 225-8001 or visit The Salvation Army – Marquette Facebook page.

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Spaghetti fundraiser planned

MARQUETTE – The Friends For Elena Spaghetti Dinner is planned from noon to 4 p.m. April 24 at the Masonic Temple, 128 W. Washington St., in Marquette.

Dine in and take out available. To purchase tickets prior to the event call 226-6587.

Marquette Senior High School junior Elena needs a kidney transplant. The funds raised will help to get her to Ann Arbor for dialysis treatment until a kidney match is made.

NMU art and design lecture set

MARQUETTE – In conjunction with the exhibition METAMODERN, which concludes Sunday at the DeVos Art Museum, the Northern Michigan University School of Art and Design will host an artist lecture with Conrad Bakker at 7 p.m. Thursday at the School of Art and Design in room 165.

Bakker has several works in the exhibition, and collaborated on an essay for the exhibition catalog.

There will be a reception with light refreshments following the reception at the museum. Those attending are asked to RSVP on the event page www.facebook.com/events/859629337481684/, or email elanctot@nmu.edu.

Bishop Baraga program in offing

MARQUETTE – James Seelye of Kent State University at Stark will present “Researching the Venerable: Frederic Baraga and the Catholic Hierarchy” at the Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives. His talk begins at 7 p.m. Thursday in room 126 of the NMU Learning Resources Center. Admission is free and open to the public.

Known as the “Snowshoe Priest,” Bishop Baraga is one of the most recognizable names in Upper Peninsula history and is under consideration by the Vatican for sainthood. He has reached “venerable” status, one step from canonization. Seelye’s presentation will discuss how Baraga is remembered by different people, as well as the challenges, obstacles and rewards involved in conducting research on a man who is, quite literally, venerable.

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Creative workshops scheduled

MARQUETTE – The city of Marquette Arts and Culture Center announces the upcoming workshop schedule for the Creative Community Series:

– Photo Transfers with Lali Khalid – Six-Week Course, started Tuesday through April 26. Meets every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $65 registration fee. Students will purchase their own supplies. Register by calling 228-0472

– The Portrait of Mixed Media with Kate Thompson – Two-day course, April 27-28. Meets from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days $225 registration fee., $100 deposit required at time of registration. To register or for information, contact Michele Tuccini at 250-7364 or mtuccini@chartermi.net

All classes take place at the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center, located in the lower level of the Peter White Public Library.

The Creative Community Series is made possible by grant funding from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. To learn more about how to host your own workshop or for any questions regarding the series, call the Art Center at 228-0472 or email arts-culture@mqtcty.org.

Schedule of blood drives released

MARQUETTE – The The U.P. Regional Blood Center announces the following locations and times for blood drives in the Upper Peninsula:

– Tuesday, March 29 – At OMH Advisors-Hancock, from 10 a.m.-noon. For an appointment call Mandy Ulbrich @ 482-0535.

– Wednesday, March 30- At Pinecrest Medical-Spalding, from noon-4 p.m. C.S.T. For an appointment call Debbie Pitts @ 906-497-5723.

– Thursday, March 31- At Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital-Calumet, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. For an appointment call the hospital laboratory @ 337-6550.

– Friday, April 1 – At Copper Country Mental Health-Houghton, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For an appointment call Joe Freed @ 482-9400.

– Monday, April 4- At Helen Newberry Joy Hospital-Newberry, from 2-5:45 p.m. For an appointment call Mary Nutkins @ 293-8438.

– Wednesday, April 6 – At Envoy Air-Gwinn, from 3-5:30 p.m. No appointments necessary.

– Thursday, April 7 – At Riverside Auto Chevy-Escanaba, from 11-2 p.m. For an appointment call Carol Weber @ 786-1600.

– Monday, April 11 – At Our Savior Lutheran Church-Iron Mountain, from 3-6 p.m. C.S.T. For an appointment call Sue LeDuc @ 774-7261.

– Wednesday April 13 – At Dickinson Co. Healthcare System-Iron Mountain, from 11:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. C.S.T. For an appointment call Heather Zahn @ 776-5795.

– Monday, April 18 – At Finlandia University-Mannerheim Hall-Hancock, from noon-4. For an appointment call Phil Locicero @ 631-681-0861.

– Tuesday, April 19 -At Superior Extrusion Inc.-Gwinn, from 6 a.m.-7:30 a.m. For an appointment call Michelle Dillinger @ 346-7308 ext. 210.

– Wednesday April 20 – At Grace Lutheran Church-Gwinn, from 2-5 p.m. For an appointment call Joyce Styer @ 346-7595.

– Thursday April 21 – At U.P. Clinic-Bruce Crossing, from 3-6 p.m. For an appointment call Karen Larson @ 906-827-3201.

Pesticide ap exam happening

ESCANABA – A review session for state-certified pesticide applicators is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 22 at the State Office Building, 305 Ludington St., in Escanaba. A state exam is set for 1:30 p.m. that day.

The review is intended to help people prepare for Michigan commercial and private pesticide applicator certification exams. A $10 fee payable at the door is required for the review session. Checks may be payable to Michigan State University Extension.

To take the exam, register at www.michigan.gov/pestexam and be prepared to pay $50 for the private exam and $75 for the commercial exam, including any number of categories. Checks may be payable to the State of Michigan.

A waiver from the state is offered to honorably discharged veterans seeking private pesticide applicator certification. They must provide a copy of the veteran’s federal form DD-214 that indicates honorable discharge status along with the application.

The core manual and other study materials can be purchased online at shop.msu.edu /category_s/463.htm. For more information, contact Jim Isleib, MSU Extension, at 906-387-2530 or isleib@anu.msu.edu.

NMU college Dems to host show

MARQUETTE – The Northern Michigan University College Democrats will host comedian Jeff Kreisler at 7 tonight. This event will make for a fun night of political humor.

The comedy show will be located on NMU’s campus in 1100 Jamrich Hall. Admission is free for NMU students and $5 for the general public.

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Blood drive set for Wednesday

MARQUETTE – The U.P. Regional Blood Center, a service of UPHS-Marquette, will hold a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. CT Wednesday at West Iron Co. High School, 701 Garfield Ave., in Iron River.

No appointments are necessary.

Annual tree sale underway

MARQUETTE – The Marquette County Conservation District’s annual Tree Sale is underway.

Orders will be taken until April 1. Copies the 2016 Tree Sale Catalog can be found online at www.marquettecd.org/, at our office (780 Commerce Drive, Suite C), and at various locations around Marquette including the Marquette Food Co-op, Board of Light and Power, Starbucks, Peter White Public Library and other locations.

NMU job fair scheduled

MARQUETTE – Northern Michigan University will host the Upper Great Lakes Collegiate Job Fair from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday in the Great Lakes Rooms of the University Center.

The fair brings together college students from Upper Peninsula institutions and nearly 90 participating employers from the Midwest to explore today’s job outlook.

For more information, call 227-2800 or careers@nmu.edu. To see a list of participating employers, visit nmu.edu/careerservices/schedule.

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Creating Confident Caregivers

MARQUETTE – Creating Confident Caregivers is once again available in the Marquette area, brought to the community in part by the U.P. Area Agency on Aging/UPCAP in partnership with The YMCA’s Adult Day Services.

There is no charge to participants for the weekly sessions or materials and respite care may be available through participating area agencies while caregivers attend the workshop.

The next “Creating Confident Caregivers” workshop starts today in Marquette. This is a six-week workshop which meets once each week on Monday’s from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Those are interested in participating in this workshop should call 1-800-305-8137, dial 2-1-1 or visit the web at www.upcap.org .

Native American story event held

GWINN – John (Amik) Haggard will present a special program at the Forsyth Township Public Library at 5:30 p.m. today.

Haggard will be dressed in Native American regalia and telling traditional Native American stories. This is a family-friendly event and as always, admission is free.

The library is located at 180 W. Flint St., Gwinn. Call 906-346-3433 for more information.

Tree sale orders taken until April 1

MARQUETTE – The Marquette County Conservation District’s annual Tree Sale is underway.

Orders will be taken until April 1.

Copies the 2016 Tree Sale Catalog can be found online at www.marquettecd.org/, at our office (780 Commerce Drive, Suite C), and at various locations around Marquette including the Food Co-op, Board of Light and Power, Starbucks, Peter White Public Library, and other locations. If interested in volunteering for our Annual Tree Sale packaging taking place March 28 to April 2, email Karli Cich at krlcch2@gmail.com.

Vendors for Spring Bazaar, lunch

MARQUETTE – Vendors interested in pariticipating in St. Peter Cathedral’s annual Spring Bazaar and Luncheon from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16 should contact Darlene at 228-9543.

Tables are $10. The event includes a bake sale, jewelry, silent auction and white elephant. A soup and salad luncheon begins at 10:30 a.m., with a cost of $6.

‘The Art of Business’ workshop

MARQUETTE – In collaboration with the Lake Superior Community Partnership, the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center will present “The Art of Business” workshop at the Art Center from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday.

This work is for an artist who owns a business or one who is interested in starting one. Turning creative practice into a business may seem like a daunting task, but the Lake Superior Community Partnership’s Business Development staff will walk participants through setting up a business, finances, purchasing supplies and much more.

This workshop is free to attend and interested artists may register by visiting LSCP’s website, www.marquette.org, and clicking on The Art of Business under Upcoming Events on the homepage. For more information or assistance, contact LSCP at lscp@marquette.org.

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Genealogy workshop planned

MARQUETTE – The Peter White Public Library announces the Beginning Genealogy Spring Workshop will be at 6:30 p.m.April 7 in the Shiras Room.

The first of three genealogy workshops, this session will cover pedigree charts, family groups, census records, and organizational techniques. This workshop will be led by Laurie Johnson and Joan Ball, researchers with the Marquette County Genealogical Society.

Those with an interest in researching their family history are welcome to attend. Space is limited. Registration is required. Participants should bring a list of relatives to start the process.

Call the Reference Desk at 226-4312 or email refdesk@pwpl.info to register.

MEA retirees to hold meeting

ISHPEMING – The Marquette County Chapter of Michigan Education Association Retired will meet at the MEA office in Ishpeming at 10 a.m. Monday.

State Rep. John Kivela, D-Marquette, will give a legislative update. For information, call 486 4213.

Legion post putting on breakfast

ROCK – The Rock American Legion Post 559 annual breakfast fundraiser will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Rock Lions Club along Highway M-35 in Rock.

The all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet includes eggs prepared to order and omelets, bacon, sausage, ham, hash brown potatoes, biscuits and sausage gravy, pancakes, french toast, english muffins, cereal, a variety of fruits, lots of dessert items, and coffee, tea, milk and juice. Tickets are adults $8, ages 6-12, $5, and ages 5 and under eat free.

The Rock American Legion is a non-profit service organization serving veterans and their families.

Community dinner set at church

MARQUETTE – The monthly Community Dinner of Hope Free Lutheran Church in west Ishpeming will be at 5 p.m. Sunday.

A ham dinner with twice-baked potatoes and all the trimmings will be served. Everyone is welcome and the meal is free of charge. For more information, contact the church office at 485-5714.

Rock, mineral club to host event

ISHPEMING – The Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Cliff Shaft Mine Museum, 501 W. Euclid St., in Ishpeming.

Doors open at 1 p.m. to allow visitors time to view the club’s extensive mineral collection.

The program will be “Discovering Our Ancient Past” by Jim Paquette. This program documents some of the most exciting and important archaeological discoveries ever made by Paquette in his “spirit quest” search for the elusive proof that Ice Age Paleo-Indian families once lived right here in the central Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

On display at the program will be an extensive collection of rare ancient stone spear points and tools that were left behind by Ice Age and early Holocene hunter/gatherers who once camped and lived here in Marquette County. Everyone is welcome to attend, enjoy, and learn about the wonders of rocks and minerals.

There is no admission charged.

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Siusan & Zig to perform Saturday

CURTIS – Monday’s Supper featuring Siusan & Zig will present an evening of Irish music at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Erickson Center for the Arts in Curtis.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased through the center. Visit ericksoncenter.org for more informaiton on the concert.

Siusan O’Rourke and Zig Zeitler have been touring in the Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin in the last couple of years gaining faithful followers and filling rooms in theaters and arts centers. Now, Siusan & Zig add another layer to their performances by welcoming a few of their cohorts into the fold. The band is called Monday’s Supper. The new band members bring some fun and lively elements to the mix by including fiddle, concertina, bodhran (drum), and harmony vocals.

His new set-up enhances what the duo has already been doing for years, but gives it more power and a new celebratory attitude. As always, the repertoire includes age-old traditional Irish songs, alongside new and contemporary music.

Hospice fundraiser planned

MARQUETTE – As a fundraiser for Lake Superior Hospice, Daddy D Productions is presenting “Bye Bye American Pie: The Day the Music Died” from 6-11 p.m. Saturday at the Masonic Temple, 128 W. Washington St., in Marquette.

The event includes: 6 p.m. Red Carpet Event with photographs; 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour with heavy hor d’ouerves by Coco’s Restaurant; and 7:30 p.m. Showtime. There will be a meet and greet the cast at the Landmark Inn after the show.

Tickets are $59 and include the show, cocktail hour, and an afterglow at the Landmark Inn to meet the cast. A cash bar is available at the afterglow. Ticket outlets are at Lake Superior Hospice, Masonic Hall, and U.P. Medical Center in Marquette, and Clippers in Ishpeming.

Call 225-7760 for more information.

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Church bake sale Saturday

ISHPEMING – The Laestadian Lutheran Church of Ishpeming will have its annual Spring Bake Sale and Luncheon, “A Taste of Scandinavia,” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Cardamom and homemade breads, prune tarts, karjalan piirakkas, baked goods and crafts will be for sale. The luncheon includes homemade wild rice soup and freshly baked pies.

The church is located at 567 Washington St., in the Industrial Park in Ishpeming.

Cribbage tourney on tap

MARQUETTE – The public is invited to participate in a cribbage tournament at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Marquette Elks Lodge 405, which is located at 127 N. Front St., in Marquette.

The cost is $20 per person and participants must secure their own partners. The start time is 1 p.m. Lunch will be served after the cribbage play at no extra charge.

Reservations can be called in to 226-7611.

Elden Kelly to perform

MARQUETTE – Elden Kelly will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Marquette Unitarian Universalist meeting house, 1510 M-28 East, in Marquette.

Kelly is a guitar virtuoso, singer-songwriter and global fusion stylist.

Refreshments will be available at intermission. Donations wil be accepted.

Eagles holding membership drive

NEGAUNEE – The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Negaunee Aerie 1944, is hosting a membership drive from 4-7 p.m. Saturday.

The Negaunee Eagles is a non-profit charitable organization that has been active in the community for 115 years and the auxiliary at this Aerie has been active for more than 50 years.

The group serves the local communities by hosting benefits, fundraisers, give donations to local schools, award scholarships, donations to local food banks, donations to local charities, and much more.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles also honors Those who Serve ( law enforcement officer, firefighter, EMT, Honorably discharged Military, Military police, Military firefighter, or Correctional officer).

Those who are eligible pay no local Aerie/Auxiliary dues or initiation fees for the first year of membership.

The public is invited to the Eagles club at 309 Iron St., Negaunee. There is a chicken and spaghetti meal, free for those who sign up and speak to an Aerie or Auxiliary member about the organization.

For current members who would like to enjoy live music and a great meal the cost is $5.

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Elks to prepare St. Patrick’s meal

MARQUETTE – All members and guests are invited to the Marquette Elks Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner starting at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Marquette Elks Lodge, 127 N. Front St., in Marquette.

All proceeds will be given to Elks major projects. At this time, members are welcome to bring their 365 Banks for a reduced dinner cost.

For reservations, call 226-7611.

Art show scheduled in Munising

MUNISING – The Munising Public Schools Art Department and Munising School Public Library will present a Hometown Art Show from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the library.

The show will feature the art of Karlee Decet, Taylor Swartz, Jarel Immel, Josie Hart, Lillian Gendron, Alexis Hunt, Blaise Morrison, Kaelan Mudge, Ainsley Vining, Ian McNally, Macy Heyrman, Faith Leitch and Ireland Anderson.

Home cooking in Gwinn set

GWINN – A free home-cooked meal, open to the public, will served from 5:30-6:15 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church, 196 N. Billings St., in Gwinn.

This month the meal will be beef stew and biscuits. Take-outs are available after 6 p.m.

For more information, call Mike Payne at 235-6538 or the church office at 346-6115.

Dan Bengry benefit planned

MARQUETTE – A benefit dinner for Dan Bengry is planned starting at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Chocolay River Brewing Co., 200 Main St., in Harvey.

There will be 50/50 drawings and silent auctions. A $10 donation at the door is requested.

Music by the Drive Band will start at 7 p.m.

The event is raising funds to help Bengry and his family with medical expenses as he battles cancer. All are welcome to attend.

Knitting guild to hold session

MARQUETTE – The next UP North Knitting Guild meeting will be from 5:30-7:30 pm. Thursday in the Peter White Public Library’s lower level.

The agenda for this meeting is a short business meeting followed by learning to knit the Magic Loop. Materials needed for this lesson is worsted weight yarn and a 40-inch or 47-inch circular needle size 7 or 8. Remember if you do not wish to learn this new technic. Bring a current project and enjoy a peaceful, quite time.

The group will talk about its next community project and its end of the year party. As always, attendees should bring show and tell items along with current knitting.

Anyone who likes to knit is encouraged to join. For more information call 249-3128.

NAMI meeting to take place

MARQUETTE – The National Alliance on Mental Illness-Alger/Marquette offers confidential support groups and educational meetings for individuals living with mental illness, and friends or families living with an individual with mental illness.

A support group will gather at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Nonprofit Commons Conference Room, 129 W. Baraga Ave., in Marquette. For more information call 906-360-7107, or visit www.namiam.org.

In case of bad weather, if Northern Michigan University cancels evening classes, the NAMI meeting will also be cancelled.

YMCA to roll out new center

MARQUETTE – The YMCA of Marquette County will be unveiling its newest early childhood development center in the renovated Phelps Square located at 700 E. North St., in Ishpeming.

The YMCA Early Childhood Development Center in Ishpeming will serve children ages 6 weeks through 5 years old and will be open from 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. The center is scheduled to open March 21 and is accepting waitlist registrations.

Finding its home at the former Phelps Middle School building refurbished by G.A. Haan Development of Harbor Springs and renamed Phelps Square, the YMCA Early Childhood Development Center’s leaders said they look forward to providing the community of Ishpeming and surrounding area with high quality child care.

Families interested can attend an open house from 5-7 p.m. Thursday. For additional information or to pre-register , contact Karen Connors, Early Childhood Development Leader – Ishpeming at kconnors@ymcamqt.org or call 273-1121.

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‘Strings and Things’ presentation

MARQUETTE – The Marquette Regional History Center Presents: Saturday at the Center: Strings and Things from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday at the Marquette Regional History Center

The March Saturday at the Center will be all about orchestras. The event will kick off with “Orchestral Conducting Demystified.” Have you ever wondered what a conductor is doing when waving her baton at musicians? At 11 a.m., there will be a brief presentation by Janis Shier Peterson, Marquette Symphony Orcestra Concertmaster, retired-but-still-inspired Marquette Area Public Schools orchestra director and active guest conductor.

Participants can learn all about the Upper Peninsula Youth Orchestra, as its directors join in for the day. Hear a bit of live music and enjoy displays out especially for the event.

People can test detective skills on an orchestra-themed scavenger hunt through the exhibit gallery and try hands-on activities such as making a simple instrument. This event day is great for all ages. Included with admission or membership at the sponsor level or above.

The Marquette Regional History Center is located at 145 W. Spring St. Marquette. Call 226-3571 or visit marquettehistory.org

‘German Town’ screened at NMU

MARQUETTE – Northern Michigan University will present a screening of “German Town: The Lost Story of Seaford Town, Jamaica,” a documentary by David Ritter. The event begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, in 1322 Jamrich Hall. Admission is free.

Deep within the isolated undeveloped mountains of Westmoreland lies a village with a history and people unique to Jamaica. The inhabitants of this village are descendants of German indentured servants who worked the Jamaican plantations after the emancipation period to substitute for the slave labor that drove the island’s economy. German Town looks at the history and contemporary life of Jamaicans of German heritage.

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, Department of English and College of Arts and Sciences are sponsoring this event. For more information, contact Anna Zimmer at 227-1889 or anzimmer@nmu.edu.

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Redeemer offering preschool

MARQUETTE – Redeemer Lutheran Preschool, located at 1700 W. Fair Ave., in Marquette is hosting open houses from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday and from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Classes for 3, 4 and 5 year olds are available for the 2016-2017 school year.

Redeemer Lutheran Preschool offers a Christian-based curriculum which includes art, music, gym, literacy, snack and free play. The open house will provide an opportunity for meeting teachers, seeing the classrooms, asking questions about the program and receiving registration information. Information on the child care will also be available.

Registration for the public begins March 21.

Additional information can be found at www.redeemermqt.org or by contacting Carmen Albert at 228-9883.

Free concert at NMU set

MARQUETTE – The Native American Student Association at Northern Michigan University will present a free concert by Keith Secola at 7 tonight in Vandament Arena.

Secola is an award-winning Anishinaabe singer, songwriter, producer and musical artist. He has won seven Native American Music Awards and was inducted into the Native Music Hall of Fame.

Secola is skilled with the guitar, flute, mandolin, banjo, harmonica and piano. Performances have included two Olympic Games, the Rockslide Festival, the Kennedy Center and the walls of the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

For more information call 227-1397.

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Marquette Elks fish fry set

MARQUETTE – The public is invited to participate in the Marquette Elks Fish Fry starting at 5 p.m. Friday at Marquette Elks Lodge 405, 127 N. Front St., in Marquette.

Whitefish, lake trout, shrimp and cod are just some of the fish served. Also hamburgers are available along with a full salad bar.

Reservations can be made by calling 226-7611.

Social work fundraiser slated

MARQUETTE – The Northern Michigan University Student Social Work Organization will be holding a fundraiser from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Perkins Restaurant in Marquette.

The cost is $7.99 a plate.

Tai Chi Chuan workship scheduled

MARQUETTE – An introduction to the mind/body practice of Tai Chi Chuan will take place from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday in the Social Room at First United Methodist Church, 111 E. Ridge St., in Marquette.

No experience is needed. Tai Chi was first developed by Chinese monks for health and wellness.

The cost is $25. For more information or to register call 906-228-5494.

The workshop is sponsored by the Cedar Tree Institute, a nonprofit organization that provides services and initiates projects in the areas of mental health, religion, and the environment.

Friends of Finlandia to meet, ski

MARQUETTE – Area alumni and friends of Finlandia University are invited to Blueberry Ridge Recreation Trails for family-friendly snowshoeing or cross-country skiing while enjoying beautiful outdoor winter scenery at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

The group will meet at the Blueberry Ridge lighted loop which is located 1/2 mile south of the Crossroads of Marquette County Road 480 and County Road 553. Attendees are asked to bring their own equipment as limited equipment is available on-site, and hot chocolate and cookies will be provided in the warming hut.

RSVP by contacting Kristine Prater by email at Kristina.prater@finlandia.edu or by calling 906- 487-7317.

Ore Dock to host big band

MARQUETTE – The Westerly Winds Big Band will be performing at the Ore Dock Brewery from 3-5 p.m. Sunday.

The public is invited to join in dancing and listening to the lively music of this 18-piece group which plays the music of the great swing bands. This is a family friendly event and has a $5 cover.

For more information, visit the band’s Facebook page: facebook.com/groups/642727285800404/.

Historical society plans session

MARQUETTE – The Champion-Beacon-Humboldt Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Humboldt Township Hall, 5178 County Road FA.

Everyone is invited to attend.

Student group to discuss issues

MARQUETTE – Northern Michigan University students enrolled in an international political economy course will present research papers addressing “The Future of Political Economy: Cooperation or Conflict?”

The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Mead Auditorium in the West Science Building on the NMU campus. The public is invited.

The students will address dynamic ways in which markets, states and societies interact within a context of globalization.

They will also analyze the following historical and contemporary issues: National security; economic governance; and energy, environmental and human security.

MAPS board will have open seats

MARQUETTE – School board elections take place on even-year November general election dates.

Candidates who plan to run for their local school board at the November 2016 election must file an Affidavit of Identity and either a nonpartisan nominating petition or a nonrefundable fee with the Marquette County Clerk’s Office by 4 p.m. July 26.

Failure to file an Affidavit of Identity and the petition or fee by this deadline will bar the candidate from appearing on the ballot.

Marquette Area Public Schools will have two open six-year seats. For more information or to obtain the Affidavit of Identity or petition, contact the Marquette County Clerks Office at 906-225-8330.

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Irish music at PWPL

MARQUETTE -A fun evening of Irish music with three time Irish Music Award nominees, Siusan O’Rourke and Zig Zeitler is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16 in the Peter White Public Library’s Community room.

On tour through the Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin, O’Rourke and Zeitler have gained a faithful following over the past few years in the north country performing a repertoire of age-old traditional Irish songs, alongside new and contemporary music.

O’Rourke, a daughter of first generation Irish Americans, grew up with an appreciation for the music of her culture. She is drawn to songs that speak of the emigration experience using her deep, rich alto voice that envelopes the emotion of the song.

Zeitler has dedicated his entire adult life to performing, teaching and creating music. He brings long experience playing every kind of American Roots music to the duo’s repertoire, showcasing instrumental skills on guitar, banjo, fiddle, harmonica and Irish bouzouki.

Together this husband and wife team own and operate the White Crow Conservatory of Music which is a premier teaching facility in Saginaw Michigan, offering lessons, workshops, a state of the art recording studio, a live music venue and a retail Shop. Siusan and Zig are the founders of the Great Lakes Gathering, an annual Irish festival in August and are hosts of their own Irish Radio hour “LIVE in the Pub” which airs weekly out of the Great Lakes Bay Region on Q90.1fm NPR.

For more information visit siusanandzig.com

There is no admission charge to attend this concert thanks to the sponsorship by a private donor and the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund of the Peter White Public Library. For more information call the library at 226-4318 or visit www.pwpl.info.

VFW selling cudighis

NEGAUNEE – Negaunee VFW Post 3165 Men’s Auxiliary will be having a Cudighi Sale from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday.

All cudighis are cooked to order. Cudighi cost: $4.50 for a regular, which is sauce, cheese and onion; and $4.75 for a works, which is same as above plus mushrooms and green peppers. Ketchup, mustard, and hot peppers are also available. Advanced orders are recommended. Call the VFW at 475-9183 to place an order.

Yarnwinders meet Thursday

MARQUETTE – At the Yarnwinders meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Marquette Arts and Culture Center in the Peter White Public Library, Carol Henry will be doing a program on simple tapestry on small looms.

Legion hosts Friday fish fry

MARQUETTE – American Legion Post 44, 700 W. Bluff St., will have a Fish Fry from 5-7 p.m. Friday.

The menu will be whitefish or shrimp with a choice of baked potato or french fries for $10. A chicken strip basket is $8. All meals are served with cole slaw. This fish fry is open to the public.

Pow Wow is planned at NMU

MARQUETTE- Northern Michigan University will host the 23rd annual “Learning to Walk Together” Traditional Pow Wow, with doors opening at 11 a.m. Saturday in Vandament Arena.

Grand entries will be at noon and 6 p.m. The pow wow feast will take place from 4-6 p.m. at the NMU Jacobetti Complex. Admission is $5 for the general public and free for NMU students with an NMU ID. For more information, visit www.nmu.edu/cnas.

The pow wow begins with the grand entry and the flag song, followed by the veterans’ honor song. All veterans – male and female and Native and non-Native – are all honored this way. The emcee will provide information on the dances, which include male and female traditional dances; jingle dress and grass dance; and male and female fancy dance. Social dances such as inter-tribal, round dance and two-step will also be featured and the audience is invited to participate. Artisan and vendor booths will offer a variety of craft items, reference materials and food.

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community provided financial support for the event. NMU’s Native American Student Association is hosting, with coordinated help from the American Indian Science and Engineering Society and the Native American Language and Culture Club.

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National Quilting Day celebrated

MARQUETTE – In honor of National Quilting Day on March 19, the Marquette County Quilters Association will host an event open to the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Marquette Arts and Culture Center in the lower level of Peter White Public Library.

The event is a celebration of quilting, past and present. MCQA members will offer demonstrations, exhibits, a “bed-turning” display of antique quilts, and will give attendees the chance to learn basic quilting with their own “make-and-take” projects. Visitors can also mingle with members of the MCQA and the “Twisted Stitchers” group as they work on quilts in various stages of completion.

This event is free to the public as part of the Marquette Arts and Culture Center’s Creative Community Series, made possible with grant funding from the Michigan Council of Arts & Cultural Affairs.

This is the 25th year of National Quilting Day, a nationwide event started by the National Quilting Association. Quilting groups across the country use the event as a way to raise awareness of the traditional craft and its modern forms.

The Marquette County Quilters Association is a nonprofit founded in 1978 in Marquette, Michigan, dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the art of quilting, patchwork, applique, and fiber arts. More information about MCQA is on the web at marquettequilters.com.

Colorectal cancer education event

MARQUETTE – As part of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, UP Health System will hold a free public education presentation at the Hampton Inn in Marquette on March 15.

Featured will be Dr. Philp Lowry, medical director of the UP Health System Cancer Center. A free dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the presentation begins at 6 p.m.

Lowry’s presentation is titled, “Colon Cancer: No One Likes to Talk About, But We Should.” It will focus on the importance of screening and prevention.

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancers are the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the U.S. While more than 130,000 new cases of colon and rectal cancers are expected to be diagnosed in 2016, the overall incidence and death rates associated with this disease have been on the decline for more than a decade.

Effective screening in the form of colonoscopies is the primary driver of these declines, which is why it is recommended that all men and women begin routine testing at the age of 50. As seating is limited, RSVP for the presentation by calling 844-411-UPHS.

Beautification Committee to meet

MARQUETTE – The Marquette Beautification & Restoration Committee will meet at noon March 24 at the Landmark Inn.

Jeff Heidtman, local grower of cut-flowers, designer and Marquette farmers market vendor, will discuss introducing native species into your garden.

Lunch is available for purchase.

For more information, visit www.mqtbeautification.org.

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‘Timbuktu’ to be screened Friday

MARQUETTE – CineArts Films at Peter White Public Library, a series devoted to foreign and independent films, presents the multiple award winning movie “Timbuktu” at 6 p.m. Friday in the community room. This is an hour earlier than usual and is a BYO Dinner Event.

A cattle herder and his family who reside in the dunes of Timbuktu find their quiet lives abruptly disturbed by Jihadists determined to control their faith. “Timbuktu” was an Academy Award Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film and winner and nominee of multiple film festival awards.

It will be introduced by Alan Willis of the Northern Michigan University Department of History. In French, Arabic, Bambara and Songhay with English subtitles. 97 minutes. Rated PG-13. Free admission. BYO dinner or refreshments. Call 226-4309 or visit www.pwpl.info for more information.

MCCD meeting date has changed

MARQUETTE – The Marquette County Conservation District has changed its regular monthly board meeting from Monday to March 14.

Agenda items include conservation species list and annual tree sale, staff reports, seasonal field positions, five-year plan of work and natural resource survey. The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. in the conversation district offices at 780 Commerce Drive in Marquette Township, and is open to the public.

For more information, call 226-8871, ext. 129.

‘Family Science Night!’ Thursday

MARQUETTE – The Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum will continue its Second Thursday Creativity Series this week with “Family Science Night!”

People are invited to join in for a variety of fun, hands-on activities with a science theme. As always there will also be creative snacks and live music. Second Thursday events run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and are free with admission or membership.

For more information on happenings at the U.P. Children’s Museum, call 226-3911.

Breakfast buffet set at Gwinn?VFW

GWINN – Gwinn VFW Post 5670 and its men’s auxiliary will sponsor a breakfast buffet from 9 a.m. to noon next Sunday.

The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for kids under 10 years old.?On the menu are pancakes, french toast, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, coffee, juice and milk.

Dance planned at Rock center

ROCK – A dance will take place at the Rock Community-Senior Center from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, March 13.

Music will be provided by Wil Kilpela & Friends. Admission is $5 per person and a freewill donation lunch will be available. All proceeds benefit the Rock Senior Corporation.

The center is located at 3892 W. Mapleridge Road in Rock. For more information, call 356-6588.

IHS?Class of 1958 meets March 17

ISHPEMING – The Ishpeming High School Class of 1958 meets the third Thursday of every month at 12:30 p.m. at the Jasper Ridge Brewery in Ishpeming.

This month, the gathering will be on March 17.

Spouses are welcome. For more information, call 228-3066.

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PWPL book study group to meet

MARQUETTE – The Building Hope in Uncertain Times book study continues at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Peter White Public Library’s Shiras Room.

Participants will explore Section 7: Radical Dignity of “The Impossible Will Take a Little While,” edited by Paul R. Loeb. Writers in this section of the book include Adrienne Rich, Jalaluddin Rumi, Martin Luther King, Loeb, Cornel West, Billy Wayne Sinclair, Peter Ackerman, Jack Duvall and Mary Catherine Bateson.

Dr. Frances O’Neill, NMU educator, will facilitate this month’s discussion on how people all have flaws, doubts and uncertainties, but when they do their best to create a more just world, they also honor the best in themselves.

Participants are encouraged to read the chapter before attending the book discussion but all are encouraged to join in, regardless. “The Impossible Will Take a Little While” is available through the public library, local bookstore and online.

The book discussion group meets, generally, on the second Wednesday of each month and the discussion is facilitated by different community leaders each time.

More than a single program, Building Hope offers a community conversation in which participants can explore the topics presented in the book from a variety of angles through monthly films, book discussions, music and art events, writing workshops and public lectures held from September through May.

There is no admission charge to all Building Hope events thanks to sponsorship by the Marquette County Community Foundation, PWPL Friends and Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund of the Peter White Public Library, Emerick Family Fund of the Marquette County Community Foundation and private donors.

More information can be found on the library’s website as it becomes available at www.pwpl.info or call 906-226-4318.

Forest, wildlife grant aps due

MARQUETTE – Spring grant applications are being accepted by the Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund, with an April 1 deadline.

The fund is part of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula. Non-profit organizations and sub-divisions of government are eligible to submit applications for grants that meet the guidelines of the fund.

Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. April 1. An original and 11 copies of the application are required or the request may not be considered.

Grant applications can be obtained at the community foundation office at 2420 First Ave. South, Suite 101, Escanaba, MI 49829; by calling the foundation’s office at 906-789-5972; or by emailing info@cfup.org.

Traditional Easter dinner scheduled

MARQUETTE – On March 27, Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly will be hosting a traditional Easter dinner with entertainment at the St. Michael Catholic Church in Marquette.

The group will also deliver homemade meals to homebound elderly. Dinner starts at 2 p.m., and seniors who will be alone for the holiday are invited to attend. Volunteers are needed to help with transportation, cooking, serving, clean-up, delivering hot meals, and baking desserts. Volunteers are especially needed to deliver meals to the homebound.

Call 906-482-6944 for more information.

Audubon Society program set

MARQUETTE – On Wednesday, the Laughing Whitefish Audubon Society will host a program called “Midwest Bird Monitoring,” presented by Katie Koch of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The program will take place at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of Peter White Public Library. Learn more about the 100-year anniversary of the first international Migratory Bird Treaty (and the Upper Peninsula connection to that), the great legacy of bird conservation since then, and setting the stage for the next century of bird conservation.

For more information call 226-6749.

AAUP to host presentation

MARQUETTE – The American Association of University Women will have a regular meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Federated Women’s Clubhouse, 104 W. Ridge St., in Marquette.

A presentation, “Indonesia Experience,” will be given by Judy Puncochar, professor in the School of Education/Leadership/Public Services at Northern Michigan University.

Gardening the topic of discussion

MARQUETTE – The Marquette Beautification & Restoration Committee will meet at noon Thursday at the Landmark Inn in Marquette.

Al Raymond will discuss, Master Gardening Project – huge flower box at the corner of Washington and Fourth Streets.

Lunch is available for purchase. For more information, visit www.mqtbeautification.org.

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IHS class of ’57 to meet Wednesday

ISHPEMING – The Ishpeming High School Class of 1957 will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ishpeming for soup luncheon.

Dangers of meth to be discussed

MARQUETTE – The Dangers of Meth in Michigan Northern Center for Lifelong Learning class will be offered from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday in the Northern Michigan University Superior Dome Room 101B.

Det. Lt. Tim Sholander, team coordinator for UPSET, Michigan State Police, will provide attendees the basics to identify components used to manufacture meth and how this dangerous drug affects thousands of citizens across the Upper Peninsula.

The fee is $3 for members and $8 for non-members. Pre-registration preferred by calling 227-2979 or emailing NCLL@nmu.edu

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Relay for Life to kick off effort

MARQUETTE – Relay for Life of Marquette County will be hosting its annual kickoff event from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Ore Dock Brewing Co. in Marquette.

The kickoff event is held annually to inaugurate the current relay season and introduce the public to volunteer opportunities. The kickoff is open to the public, with education about Relay for Life being the main topic. During the event, the public will have a chance to learn what relay is all about, learn about changes to this year’s relay, vote on this year’s theme, register teams online for a chance to win relay swag, and meet the event leadership team.

New to the kickoff this year is a silent auction benefiting Relay for Life with items donated by local businesses. Event leadership team will be available all night to help answer any questions during or about the event. Snacks will be provided during the kickoff, also donated by local business such as Lawry’s Pasties, The Pasta Shop, Econo Foods, Walmart, Vango’s Pizza, Super One and Border Grill.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all.

For more information about the kickoff event contact: Carl Fulsher at 906-250-4129 or carl.fulsher@cancer.org or Don Fassbender at 906-361-3088 or dfassbendersr@yahoo.com

For more information about Relay For Life or to sign up a team for the Relay for Life of Marquette County event in June visit www.relayforlife.org/MarquetteCountyMI.

NHS class of ’76 planning reunion

NEGAUNEE – The Negaunee High School Class of 1976 will have a reunion planning meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at the Border Grill in Negaunee.

The planning committee looking to update its list of email and snail mail addresses for classmates. Anyone with current information is asked to submit it to Jean Mitchell, 212 E. Peck St., Negaunee, or via email to miners1976@gmail.com.

Parkinson’s program to start

MARQUETTE – A new Pedaling for Parkinson’s class will begin from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday and will run for eight weeks at the YMCA in Marquette.

The class is free the first time and $25 for previous participants.

No experience necessary. Trained staff will help riders on stationary bikes reach a heart rate range that research indicates can reduce symptoms of Parkinson’s by 35 percent.

This is the third session this class has been offered. Pre-registration and a doctor’s release are required. For more information, contact the YMCA at 227-9622.

Program on native cooking set

MARQUETTE – Northern Michigan University’s Olson Library will host Minopagwad (It tastes good): Decolonizing Diet Project Cookbook Signing and Reception on Tuesday.

The event is being held in conjunction with the national touring exhibition, “Native Voices: Native Peoples’ Concepts of Health and Illness.” It begins with a panel presentation from 4-5 p.m., followed by a cookbook signing reception featuring Great Lakes indigenous foods from 5-6 p.m. There is no admission charge.

The cookbook stems from the Decolonizing Diet Project led by NMU professor Martin Reinhardt in 2012-13. Volunteer subjects committed one year to a diet consisting of foods indigenous to the Great Lakes region, in an effort to closely replicate how Native Americans would have eaten prior to colonization.

Participants learned about accessing indigenous food items through the local economy, foraging, hunting, fishing and gardening. They also developed a collection of related recipes. The panel discussion will feature Reinhardt, Leora Lancaster and April Lindala, all from NMU?s Center for Native American Studies.

Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the Native Voices exhibition explores the connection between wellness, illness and cultural life through a combination of interviews, artwork, objects and interactive media.

The Olson Library is one of 104 sites nationwide and the first in the region selected to host the exhibition in partnership with the American Library Association. For details, visit www.nlm.nih.gov/nativevoices.

In addition to Olson Library, NMU sponsors of the exhibition include the Center for Native American Studies, the School of Nursing and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.

RSVPs for the signing reception are requested at ahubinge@nmu.edu.

PWPL book club to meet

MARQUETTE – Once Upon A Crime, the book group for Mystery Lovers will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 9 in the Dandelion Cottage Room at the Peter White Public Library to discuss “The Intuitionist” by Colson Whitehead.

An elevator inspector becomes the center of controversy when an elevator crashes. The inspector, Lila Mae Watson, is a black woman who inspects by intuition, as opposed to visual observation, and now she must prove her method was not at fault.

New members are welcome. For more information, call 228-9953.

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Fix-A-Flat class set for Saturday

MARQUETTE – A Fix-A-Flat bicycle class for youngsters age 10 to 17 is scheduled for 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at Revolutions in the Masonic Square Mall, 130 W. Washington St., in Marquette. The event is free.

The same class will be for adults from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, also at Revolutions. The event is free for Community Bike Shop members and $5 for non-members.

For details, call 906-235-0412 or visit www.revolutions-marquette.org.

Lenten service at Bethany Lutheran

NEGAUNEE – Bethany Lutheran Church, an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America member located at 550 Cherry St., in Negaunee, will hold a Lenten Saturday evening worship service beginning at 5 p.m.

The Rev. Tamra Harder will be officiating at the service and Sally Weingartnar is the quest accompanist.

For more information, call the church at 475-9533. All are welcome.

Alger chamber holding after hours

AUTRAIN – The Alger County Chamber of Commerce invites the public to a Business After Hours at the new Wagener’s Delicatessen and Cafe, in AuTrain, from 4-6 p.m. Monday.

Artists to give?workshops at NMU

MARQUETTE – Artists Alison Reintjes and Anita Kunz will give workshops and public presentations at Northern Michigan University as part of Women’s History Month.

Reintjes, a ceramic artist, will lead two workshops from noon to 4 p.m. Monday and March 9 in the Art and Design ceramics studio.

Her presentation is scheduled from 7-9 p.m. in room 165 of the Art and Design Building. Reintjes has been featured in many exhibits and has won several awards for her outstanding work in ceramics.

Kunz will present a Skype lecture from 8-9 p.m. March 15, in room 165 of the Art and Design Building. The Canadian-born artist and illustrator will discuss her provocative, funny and always compelling imagery, which has appeared in magazines such as Time, Rolling Stone, The New Yorker and Newsweek.

Rape self defense classes planned

MARQUETTE – Northern Michigan University will offer a Rape Aggression Self-Defense class for women in March. The four-session course will cover self-defense options that may prove viable if a woman is attacked.

Participants can select one of two schedules: Mondays on March 7, 14, 21 and 28; or Tuesdays on March 8, 15, 22 and 29. Both will meet from 6-9 p.m. in room 132 of the NMU Jacobetti Complex.

RAD is free to NMU students and $50 for the general public. To register call the Northern Michigan University Public Safety Institute at 227-1408.

Breakfast, open house scheduled

ISHPEMING – Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming invites the public to Waffles & Welcome, a free community breakfast and open house.

The event will be from 9-10 a.m. March 9. The center’s address is 435 Stoneville Road, in Ishpeming. Call 485-1073 for more information.