The calendar
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. Adults of all ranks from 6-7 a.m., Youth Beginner Karate 5:15-6 p.m. and Intermediate, all ages 6:15-7 p.m. Spirit Warrior Karate Academy-A Christian perspective on the martial arts. Contact 6th Degree Black Belt Master Joyce Tredeau at 360-0479 or the YMCA 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.
Al-Anon — 10 a.m. Mission Covenant Church, North Second Street, in Ishpeming.
Toddlers Storytime — 10:15-10:45 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Join for interactive stories, songs, rhymes and activities. For 18 months to 35 months, with a loving adult. Siblings welcome. Free. For more information call 226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
Soup — The Trinity Lutheran Church women will sponsor a soup luncheon from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Featured will be homemade soup, bread, bars and beverages. The public is invited. The church is located at 414 E. Ridge St. in Ishpeming.
IHS 1957 — The Ishpeming High School Class of 1957 meets at 11 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Ishpeming, for soup lunch.
Little Bookworms for 5’s & 6’s — 11 a.m.-noon Peter White Public Library Great Room. Join for stories, songs, school-readiness art, and pre-literacy skills. For children ages 5 and 6. Free. For more information call 226-4323, visit www.pwpl.info.
Woolies — All former Woolworth employees are invited to meet for lunch at noon at Hudson’s in Marquette.
For Your Health — Fall Prevention. Mickey Sanders, Doctor of Physical Therapy, will give a presentation on preventing falls and what to do should you sustain a fall. Bring lunch and any questions for the doctor. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room, noon
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.
Blue Birch — 1-2 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Reading and book club for ages 8 and up. Be exposed to new stories, new activities, and enjoy time with your friends. Free. For more information call 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.
Teen Advisory Board — 4-5 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. All students in grades 9 to 12 are welcome. Tell us what you’d like to see at your library, meet new people, plan teen events, and get volunteer experience. We’re currently planning an escape room event. Come and help. Refreshments will be served. Free of charge. For more information, call 226-4321, 226-4323, or visit www.pwpl.info.
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.
Tai Chi — Classes for health and Wellness, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Hope Connection Cetner, 927 W. Fair Ave., Marquette. By the Cedar Tree Institute. Call 906-228-5494.
Parliamentary Law — study group meets 6 p.m. second Wednesdays, conference room of Peter White Library, Marquette. Call 360-7978.
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.
Bridge — is played at 6:30 p.m. at the Superiorland Bridge Club at the Westwood Mall, Marquette. Visit http://superiorland_bridge.tripod.com/ for more information or call Cerona at 249-3529 or Karen at 273-1716.
Audubon — at 7 p.m., the Laughing Whitefish Audubon Society will present a program called “Birding and Traveling in Papua New Guinea” by Jeff Knoop. In August of 2018, Jeff Knoop and three friends began a 25-day journey through Papua New Guinea, looking for birds from sea-level to 10,000 feet. Join Jeff as he shares the scenery and amazing birds of this remote and exotic tropical island. This presentation will take place in the Community Room of the Peter White Public Library, Marquette.
Once Upon a Crime — “The Firm” by John Grisham (mystery and DVD). The book was better? After joining a law firm, McDeere gradually discovers the firm’s criminal activities as they try to buy his silence while the FBI attempts to get him to reveal their secrets. Peter White Public Library Dandelion Cottage Room, 7 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, Marquette.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 7:30 p.m., upstairs of 106 S. Main St., Ishpeming.
Alcoholics Anonymous — (closed/non-smoking) meets 8 p.m., Eden Lutheran Church, Munising.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 8 p.m., 1202 S. Front St., Marquette.