Community meal held at Messiah

MARQUETTE — Messiah Lutheran Church in Marquette will host its monthly community meal at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 2.

All are welcome. For more information about this or other programs at Messiah, go to messiahlutheranmqt.org or call 225-1119.

The church is located at 305 W. Magnetic St.

Hunter Safety Class to be offered

MARQUETTE — Ishpeming-Negaunee-NICE Community Schools announces that a Hunter Safety Class will be held at the Negaunee Rod and Gun Club starting Monday, Aug. 7.

This four-class series will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of the week of Aug. 7. There will be no class Wednesday, Aug. 9. Field Day is Thursday, Aug. 10.

The first class only will begin at 5:30 p.m. that Monday for registration. Otherwise, class will be from 6-9 p.m. This class is for ages 10 and older. Students less than 10 years of age are welcome if seating is available. Students ages 11 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

There is no charge for this class.

Call Community Schools at 906-475-4173 to register. Call by Aug. 2 as space is limited.

MSU Extension to offer tour Aug. 2

MARQUETTE — The Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center along with Michigan State University Extension are conducting research trials in organic small grain production to identify challenges and opportunities in the Upper Peninsula.

From 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 2, the public is invited to visit Guindon Farms at 9111 County 416 H Road in Cornell and tour the MSUE organic grain research plot.

Learn about underseeding rates and mixtures and see how well they are suppressing weeds. Matt and Barb Guindon will be there to share first-hand knowledge of producing organic beef products in the Upper Peninsula. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.

The Organic Farming Research Foundation has funded this research.

Questions can be directed to Monica Jean, MSU Field Crop Extension Educator at 906-786-3032 or atkinmon@anr.msu.edu.

Feeding America truck in Ishpeming

ISHPEMING — The Feeding America truck will be in the Ishpeming VFW parking lot with a mobile food pantry beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3.

The address is 310 Bank St., Ishpeming.

Anyone who needs food is welcome. Bring a sturdy container, such as a laundry basket, with you.

Free Medicare seminar to be held

REPUBLIC — Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program is offering a free seminar to help folks confused by Medicare.

This presentation will talk about programs that will help people pay for Medicare out-of-pocket costs and the new Medigap subsidy to help pay Medigap costs.

A certified MMAP Counselor will answer questions. The seminar will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3 at Riverview Heights Senior Meal Site in Republic.

Medicare has become much more complicated over the past several years. Medicare now includes choices on how to receive health benefits, as well as offering prescription drug coverage. Most people have a difficult time understanding their options and have no idea how to choose the ones that are best for them.

MMAP is a free community-based, health-benefits counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their families. MMAP is funded by state and federal agencies and does not sell or endorse any insurance product. MMAP is locally sponsored by UPCAP, the U.P. Area Agency on Aging.

For more information on MMAP, dial 2-1-1 from anywhere in the U.P.

Vegan picnic potluck in Negaunee

MARQUETTE — Join Northern Vegans for a vegan picnic potluck at Miners’ Park at 800 Maas St. along M-28 and U.S. 41 in Negaunee at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3.

Bring beverage, plates, cups, utensils, and a vegan dish to share. Vegan omits all animal products including: meat, dairy, eggs, and honey. All are welcome, no need to RSVP. Visit Northern Vegans’ Facebook page and northernvegans.com or call 236-1279 for more information.

Artisans at the Forge event held

NEGAUNEE — The Michigan Iron Industry Museum, 73 Forge Road, Negaunee, will host Artisans at the Forge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5 and 6.

Iron Range artisans will display and demonstrate traditional metalworking, woodworking, and textiles from the Industrial Age. Period music, food, demonstrations, and old-fashioned children’s games will be featured.

Call 906-475-7857 or email hendersonT7@michigan.gov for more information.

Big Latch On event in Marquette

MARQUETTE — The seventh annual Marquette County Big Latch On event will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 in the courtyard of the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum in Marquette.

The Big Latch On is a community-building event held every August to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. It’s a global event that aims to break the record for most moms and babies breastfeeding at the same time.

This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact the Marquette County Health Department WIC Peer Counseling Program at 906-315-2638 or find Marquette County WIC Breastfeeding Support on Facebook.

Vacation Bible School in Ishpeming

ISHPEMING — Hero Central Vacation Bible School with the theme “God’s Heroes Have Heart! Courage! Wisdom! Hope! Power! Discover Your Strength in God!” will take place at Wesley United Methodist Church, 801 Hemlock St., Ishpeming.

This VBS will be from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6 through Thursday, Aug. 10. Dinner and snack-time are included.

This free event is for pre-kindgarten through sixth grade ages. It will include stories, science, craft, recreation, music and mission.

Everyone will receive a super-hero cape to take home.

Register on-line at www.ishpemingwesley.org or call 486-4681 for more details.