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.

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

Book Babies — 9:30-9:50 a.m. Peter White Public Library Children’s Branch, Westwood Mall. Songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays for ages 0-24 months and a loving adult. Older siblings welcome. Free. For more information call 226-4320 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Bridge — Free lessons are being offered at Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club to bridge players from the great Marquette area. 10-11:30 a.m., bidding over opponents weak two bids, Steve Peters.The club is in the Westwood Mall.

Ely assessor — The Ely Township Assessor will have 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.

Bytes with Bugsy — Justin “Bugsy” Sailor, a local entrepreneur, will speak at a lunch and learn session at Amerpersand Coworking Space in downtown Marquette. This week, Facebook vs Twitter vs Instagram vs YouTube. This sessions are free and open to the public, however, each is limited to 25 people and seats are filling up fast, so reserve a spot on eventbrite.com or by contacting the Innovate Marquette SmartZone office via email info@imqt.org or phone 906-227-6261. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., talk starts at noon.

DDA — The Marquette Downtown Development Authority will have a work session at noon at the Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St. The purpose of the meeting is to meet with consultants regarding the Downtown Identity Enhancement Strategy Project.

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

Meditation — A free meditation class is offered at noon at the Masonic Building’s lounge in Marquette. Call 906-250-4457 for more information.

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.

MSP Open House — The Michigan State Police, Marquette County Dispatch, and Negaunee Regional Communications Center invite the public to attend their open house at the Michigan State Police Negaunee Post located at 180 U.S. 41E, Negaunee, from 1-4 p.m

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.

Rock with Tom Pease — Come sing and dance with musician Tom Pease at this fun concert for all ages. Peter White Public Library Children’s Branch, Westwood Mall, 4 p.m.

Danna Banana — the Negaunee Public Library will host performer Danna Banana at its Storytime at the Market at 5 p.m. at Miners Park in Negaunee. Danna Banana is a family music singer/songwriter. He “creates music for kids that parents can stand.” This event is for children of all ages and is free to attend. It will be held at the Negaunee Public Library if there is rain.

Summer Reading — Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, Dulcimer Workshop with James Janofski: 5:30 p.m. Local dulcimer enthusiast James Janofski will offer a fun and casual beginning workshop for those who would like to learn about this unique instrument. Dulcimers will be available for a hands-on experience. Ages 16 and up.

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.

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.

Tae Kwon Do School — Martial arts class from 6-6:45 p.m. for kids; 7-8:15 p.m. for adults, 1310 S. Front St., Marquette. Visitors welcome. Call 485-1366.

ACA — meeting is 6-7 p.m. at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette. Call 236-2535.

Celebrate Recovery — a 12-step, Christ-centered, Biblical and balanced program, supporting people with addictions of all kinds, broken relationships, eating disorders or other issues, meets from 6-8 p.m. at Victory Lutheran Church, 315 Explorer St., Gwinn (K.I. Sawyer). Child care will be available. For more info, call Lake Superior Christian Church at 249-1431 or visit celebraterecovery.com.

Narcotics Anonymous — “New Beginnings” group meets 6 p.m., Great Lakes Youth Recovery Center, Marquette (Treatment center rules apply).

Evening Zumba — from 6-6:45 p.m. at Dance Zone in Marquette with instructor Ashley Carlstrom.

Ely board — The Ely Township Board will meet at 6 p.m. at the Ely Township Hall.

Voters Not Politicians — a non-partisan ballot committee to end gerrymandering, is hosting a town hall discussion on the problems caused by gerrymandering and a proposed solution for Michigan voters to consider this fall. The event will be at 6:30 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 305 W. Magnetic St., Marquette. Attendees are asked to bring two cans of nonperishable food items or make a small donation to support the church’s charitable food pantry.