EDITOR’S NOTE: Information for the Community Calendar should be submitted in writing, including the phone number of a contact person, no later than one week before the event. Mail to The Mining Journal, Attention: Newsroom/Community Calendar, Box 430, Marquette, MI 49855; fax to 906-228-2617; or email to rprusi@miningjournal.net, putting calendar in the subject line.

Wednesday

YMCA Tang Soo Do Karate — in Marquette for adults of all ages from 6-7 a.m.; youth beginners 5:15-6 p.m.,; and intermediate of all ages from 6:15-7 p.m. A Christian perspective, Spirit Warrior Karate Academy. Contact 6th Degree Black Belt Master Joyce Tredeau at 360-0479 or the Y at 227-9622.

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.

MCHD — Clinic Services available today at the Marquette County Health Department are: HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing, Family Planning, Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening, STD, and Health Services from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. A WIC Clinic will be held from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

12-Step Recovery Groups — offered daily at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette.

MooseWood — “Nicole’s Reptile Adventures,” a summer program series offered by volunteer Nicole Shane, will be offered at MooseWood Nature Center in Marquette at 10 a.m. Shane will share fun facts and information this month on snakes — “Ssslither on in to learn about Michigan’s scaly friends” — through photographs, hands-on learning, crafts and exploration. Recommended ages for the program are 5-13 years. Families are encouraged to attend this fun-filled program. Suggested donation: $5 for adult or $10 for family.

Ely Assessor — The Ely Township Assessor has office hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ely Township Hall.

Al-Anon — 10 a.m. Mission Covenant Church, North Second Street, in Ishpeming.

Book Babies — 10:30-10:50 a.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Enjoy songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays for ages 0-24 months and stay for a playtime afterward. Free. For more information call 226-4320,or visit www.pwpl.info.

Build a Better World Book Fair 2 — 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Having read a minimum of 20 minutes a day for at least 10 days, come pick out your second free book of the summer. Make sure to bring your reading log — you must have it to get your book. Remember to record your minutes/hours. We collectively need to reach 8,000 hours by the end of summer to earn the ice-cream library lock-in. Free. For more information call 226-4320 or visit www.pwpl.info.

The Doctor Is in — Anesthesia and Your Anesthesiologist: Dr. Maureen McNeely will present an informational talk on everything one need to knows about anesthesia. Bring a sack lunch as well as any questions for the doctor. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. noon. Call 226-4318.

Alcoholics Anonymous — women’s closed Big Book meeting, noon at Marquette Missionary Church. Handicapped accessible. Call AA hotline 249-4430.

Alcoholics Anonymous — noon, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette.

Our Daily Bread — free lunch, noon-1 p.m., Salvation Army, 1009 W. Baraga, Marquette. Call 226-2241.

Carnegie summer — The Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library offers Chair Yoga with Kristen Carlson at 1 p.m. Join for an active afternoon featuring chair yoga. All skill-levels are welcome. Ages 18 and up. Then at 2 p.m. STEAM: Gnome Homes. Decorate a home for the gnomes in your backyard. Ages 10+

Peter White Public Library Summer GLOW Club — 1-2:30 p.m. Peter White Public Teen Zone. Join a fun social club for LGBTQ individuals and their allies. Bring snacks, hang out with friends, and make some new ones. Grades 7-12 welcome. Free of charge. For information, call 226-4321 or 226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Life Skills Group — for survivors or domestic and/or sexual violence. Conducted by the Women’s Center. 1-2:30 p.m. Contact Becky at 225-1346 or Sherrie at 226-6611 for further information.

Jayne’s Bridge Club — meets at 1 p.m., at 300 Spring St., Marquette. Call 225-1456.

Chess — is played at 1:30 p.m. at the Masonic Center, 128 W. Washington St., Marquette. Use entrance at rear of building. Free lessons available, chess sets and boards provided. Call 869-1719.

Summertime Scribblers Creative Writing Club — 3-5 p.m. Peter White Public Library Teen Zone. All students in grades 6 to 12 are invited to make a personalized cover for a journal and then gather with other writers to fill the pages throughout the summer. Materials provided. Free of charge. For more information, call 226-4321 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Farmer’s Market — 4-7 p.m., Miners Park, Negaunee. Email market@cityofnegaunee.com for more information.

Ahmed Shriners Bingo — every Wednesday evening at U.P. Masonic Center, 128 W. Washington St. 5:30-10 p.m. Thousands of dollars guaranteed prizes. Parking in ramp behind center is free after hours. Call the U.P. Masonic Center, 225-1157 for more information. Must be 18 or older to play.

Sexual Violence Support Group — conducted by the Women’s Center. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Contact Michelle at 225-1346 for more information.

Grief Support — Open grief support group meets 5:30-7 p.m. first/third Wednesdays at Lake Superior Hospice in Marquette. For details call Michele Napier at 225-7760.