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Dance at Rock Community Center

ROCK — A dance will take place at the Rock Community-Senior Center, 3892 W. Mapleridge Road, from 1-5 p.m. March 10.

Music will be provided by Angels and Outlaws. Admission is $5 per person and there will be free-will donation lunch available.

For more information, call Alice at 356-6588.

All proceeds benefit the Rock Senior Corporation.

Breakfast buffet set in Gwinn

GWINN — Gwinn VFW Post 5670 will sponsor a breakfast buffet from 9 a.m. to noon March 10 at the club.

The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for kids under 10 years.

On the menu will be pancakes, french toast, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, coffee, juice, and milk.

Trivia event to be held April 10

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Regional History Center presents: Trivia, Take Two! at 6:30 p.m. April 10.

Try your hand at some local History Trivia, hosted by Jim Koski. Registration is open now until 6 p.m. that night. Teams of four or five, $5 per person. No notes or phones this year. Bring your own libations — the MRHC will have the snacks.

Five rounds of 10 questions in these categories: People, Events, Maritime, Communities, and Bars & Restaurants.

Plus five Artifact questions and a final “Jeopardy” (wager) question.

Prizes will be given to the top winners.

Call 906-226-3571 to register, or visit the MRHC.

Summer camp opportunities 

MARQUETTE — Two unique conservation summer camp opportunities are available for middle and high school students this summer in northern Wisconsin. Upper Peninsula youth are also welcome.

Middle school youth (entering 6-8 grades in fall) are invited to attend Sand Lake Conservation Camp at Camp Bird near Crivitz (Marinette County) from June 19-21. The fee is $100 ($150 after May 22) and includes room, board, T-shirt, and all activities/programs. Visit www.marinettecounty.com (search for “Sand Lake” or “Conservation Camp”) for more information. Registrations not accepted after June 3 and are first-come, first-served; space is limited. The registration packet is available online, or you can request it via mail/email. For more information or to request registration materials, please call Anne Bartels, Education Specialist/Camp Director, at 715-732-7784 or email abartels@marinettecounty.com.

High school youth (entering 9-12 grades in fall; must be 17 or under) are invited to participate in the Wisconsin Land + Water Conservation Association Youth Conservation Camp, June 17-20 at the North Lakeland Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters (Vilas County). Wildlife programs, habitat restoration projects, daily field trips, teambuilding activities, and hands-on activities provide an in-depth look at natural resources management and careers. Registration fee is $250 and covers all programs, meals, snacks, lodging, and a T-shirt. The deadline is June 1. Register online at: http://wisconsinlandwater.org/events/youth-conservation-camps or contact Kim Warkentin at the Wisconsin Land + Water Conservation Association at 608-441-2677 or email kim@wisconsinlandwater.org.

These camps provide fun outdoor experiences, help foster an appreciation for nature, and introduce a variety of opportunities in natural resources and conservation careers. Natural resource professionals present programs on wildlife, habitat, water quality, fisheries, forestry, outdoor skills, and more. Engaging speakers and interesting topics give campers an opportunity to participate in hands-on activities, learn outdoor skills, make friends, participate in typical ‘summer camp’ experiences, and enjoy Wisconsin’s beautiful Northwoods. Contact a local county Land & Water Conservation or UW-Extension office for any available scholarships offered.

Vegan potluck dinner to be held

MARQUETTE — The public is invited to join Northern Vegans for a vegan potluck dinner at 6 p.m. March 11, in the Shiras Room on the second floor of the Peter White Public Library at 217 N. Front St. in Marquette.

Bring a vegan dish (no meat, dairy, or honey) to share, or consider a donation to the group if unable to bring some vegan food.

All are welcome, no RSVP required. Visit northernvegans.com, Northern Vegans on Facebook, or call 236-1279 or 475-5516 for more information.

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