Breakfast held at American Legion

MARQUETTE — Sons of the American Legion Post #44’s annual 4th of July Breakfast will be from 8-11 a.m. Thursday at the post in Marquette.

It’s an all you can eat meal for $10. Any service member in uniform and kids under 5 eat for free.

Breakfast includes: eggs, french toast, bacon, sausage, hash browns, juice, milk and coffee.

Stobbelaar to offer presentation

MARQUETTE — Join Scott Stobbelaar, Solar System Ambassador for NASA, for a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing in his presentation on the Apollo Program at 7 p.m. July 9 in the Peter White Public Library’s Community Room on the lower level.

The Apollo Program, also known as Project Apollo, was first conceived during the Eisenhower administration, but it was under the guidance of Kennedy’s administration that it achieved success, with the first moon landing occurring on July 20, 1969. In addition to discussing the development of this three-manned space flight program, Scott will give a demonstration on how to use the Library’s telescopes, donated to the Library by the Marquette Astronomical Society and available for check-out.

An amateur astronomer for 45 years, which includes serving as President of the Marquette Astronomical Society, Scott has worked as a public school science teacher for 29 years, serving as Director of the Shiras Planetarium from 1973 until 2002. Currently, he is teaching astronomy labs at Northern Michigan University and is involved with their portable planetarium program.

This family friendly program is part of the Library’s Universe of Stories Summer Reading Program. There is no admission charge to attend. For more information, visit www.pwpl.info or call 226-4318.

Caregiver Community set to meet

MARQUETTE — Caregiver Community is an informal group for caregivers and their loved ones designed to come together and share their experiences and ideas.

There will be a different topic every month to discus and learn about. Anyone is welcome to participate.

The next gathering will be at 2 p.m. July 10 in the private room at Big Boy Restaurant in Marquette. This month’s topic: Living in their Truth.

For more information, contact Tonya Pontel at Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice: 906-225-7760.

Chronic pain discussion to be held

MARQUETTE — At noon July 10, physical therapist Cathy Ruprecht will give a talk on chronic pain in this month’s For Your Health presentation in the Peter White Public Library’s Shiras Room on the upper level.

In a world where people look to drugs to deal with pain, drugs which can be addictive and have mental side effects, Ruprecht offers an alternative form of relief. She is an MSPT Chronic Pain Specialist with UP Rehab Services of Marquette. She earned her bachelor of science degree from Northern Michigan University and her master of science from Grand Valley State University.

Her professional passion is to “teach people the power of gentle exercise in healing and pain reduction.”

This lunch and learn session is sponsored by U.P. Rehab Services of Marquette and the Peter White Public Library. Bring a sack lunch as well as any questions for the therapist. There is no admission charge to attend.

For more information, visit the library’s website at www.pwpl.info or call 906-226-4318.

Walking tour offered by Jim Koski

MARQUETTE — “…And Put Up A Parking Lot:” A Walking Tour With Jim Koski is set for 6:30 p.m. July 10.

Ever wonder what once sat where downtown Marquette’s many parking lots now stand? Join Jim Koski for a walking tour of the area’s parking lots and hear the stories behind some magnificent (and a few not so magnificent) buildings and the people who used them.

Meet at MRHC, 145 W. Spring St. Call 906-226-3571 or visit marquettehistory.org for more info. The suggested donation is $5.

Food distribution event scheduled

ISHPEMING — Due to the holiday, the Feed America Food distribution is now scheduled for July 11 at the North Iron Church, located along U.S. 41 next to the Ishpeming Armory.

The distribution will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Home bound providers must be there at 9 a.m.

This will be a drive-through event and registration must be taken while participants are in their vehicle. After receiving food, all vehicles must exit via the east side of the parking lot onto Malton Road (toward Negaunee).

In case of rain, sign up will be inside the building.

For persons without a vehicle (walkers and wheelchairs), there will be a truck with food boxes at the Ishpeming VFW parking lot at 9:30 a.m.

Art, garden tour offered in L’Anse

L’ANSE — The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Art and Garden Tour from 4-9 p.m. July 12, rain or shine.

Stroll through the beautiful gardens of L’Anse. Take in the sights and sounds of the musician and artists performing among the greenery. Visit the galleries to view local art and meet some artists.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at: Baraga County Chamber Office, Convention and Visitors Bureau, Superior National Bank – L’Anse & Baraga Branches, The Village Gift Shop and online at http://bit.ly/baragagardentour

This event is sponsored by Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College, Baraga County Federal Credit Union, Baraga Telephone, Kissel Automotive and Up North Realty.

Adult art appreciation class held

CURTIS — The Erickson Center for the Arts, Curtis, is hosting an Adult Art Appreciation Class with Linda Anderson.

The class will be from 9 a.m. to noon daily July 15-19.

In this week-long class, participants will have the opportunity to explore watercolor, oil-pastels, and acrylic mediums through various master’s techniques. Each class will feature a different artist and their particular style.

Those interested may sign up for all five classes or for one or more individual classes. Class Fees: $150 per person for all five days or $50 per person for one day (supplies included).

The style/meduim schedule for this class is TBD.

Call the ECA office to register 906-586-9974.