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Two books focuses on kayaking

MARQUETTE — Two Books Two Communities invites the public to a talk by Thomas Renkes entitled “Kayaking Adventure”at 7 tonight in the Peter White Public Library’s Community Room.

In the summer of 2018, in celebration of his 60th birthday, Thomas decided to kayak from Grand Marais, Minnesota to Grand Marais, Michigan. In his presentation, he will describe his harrowing adventure on Lake Superior and tell stories of his time in Big Bay, Marquette, and Munising. He will talk about the importance of, and the freedom that comes from, leaving technology behind and connecting directly with humanity. (Yes, you can survive without your cell phone.) Finally, he will talk about how this trip was a final stage in his recovery from a reckless suicidal depression.

There is no admission charge to attend this event which is sponsored by the Peter White Public Library, Northern Michigan University Office of the Provost, Marion Vander Veen Great Lakes Education Fund via Marquette Community Foundation, Munising Public School Library, and “Book Angel” via Northern Michigan University Foundation. For more information, visit www.pwpl.info or call 226-4318.

Constitution Day to be marked

MARQUETTE — Constitution Day, Tuesday, commemorates the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, and every year it is celebrated at Michigan Tech and in the community. This year MTU celebrates the 19th Amendment, which removed restrictions due to sex from the Constitution. The 19th reads: “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.”

On Tuesday, we celebrate the 19th Amendment to the Constitution through the showing of the film, “Iron Jawed Angels,” which tells the tale of the last decade of the seven-decade struggle to gain voting rights for all women citizens in the U.S. The film will be shown at 7:30pm in the East Reading Room of the Van Pelt and Opie Library on Michigan Tech’s campus. The fight for women’s voting rights peaked during World War I, and the adoption of the 19th Amendment was anything but obvious.

Other hot topics at the time were discriminatory racial practices, prohibition, immigration, labor safety and rights, and industrialization. Following the film there will be an informative discussion led by Michigan Tech Social Sciences Lecturer, Susanna D. Peters, J.D. Please join us for this educational event.

The Constitution Day film showing is co-sponsored by the Michigan Tech Library (https://www.mtu.edu/library/), the League of Women Voters of the Copper Country (http://www.lwvccmi.org/), and riseUP, Recognizing the Importance of Women’s Suffrage Everywhere-Upper Peninsula, a local group organizing a year-long educational program surrounding suffrage rights and acquisition of full citizenship rights by all populations (http://pages.mtu.edu/~fmorriso/riseUP/).

More information on these groups will be available at the film showing.

YMCA program to start Tuesday

MARQUETTE — YMCA of Marquette County LiveStrong Session will take place Tuesday through Dec. 5.

LiveStrong at the YMCA is a cancer survivor exercise program in a supportive environment which is designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, balance and flexibility.

“The LiveStrong program has been one of the most positive experiences in my life. It has helped me emotionally endure a false tumor report, periodontal and oral surgery, coined eye problems and being able to support a sister with post-surgical complications. I can’t say enough about the effects of exercise and encouragement during these times of stress.”–LiveStrong at the YMCA participant, according to a press release.

LiveStrong at the YMCA is a personal and impacting program. While the meeting is in a group setting, Y trainers also identify individual needs ofparticipants, prescribe appropriate exercises and demonstrate options.

The program is progressive and each participants is encouraged to work at their own pace while gradually being introduced to various exercise formats which include; walking; cardio and strength machines; free weights; core and balance exercises; and flexibility training.

This class runs two times a week for 12 weeks, each class lasting 90 minutes. All classes are under the direction of LiveStrong at the YMCA certified instructors. This program is free and non-YMCA members will receive a complimentary YMCA membership for the duration of the program.

BYO dinner theater planned

MARQUETTE — The Peter White Public Library invites film fans to watch “Boy Erased” at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the library’s Community Room on the lower level. Bring your dinner to enjoy this movie in a dinner theater setting with other movie lovers.

Based on Garrard Conley’s memoir, Boy Erased, Jared, the son of a Baptist preacher, is gay. Since his homosexuality goes against their religious beliefs, his parents force him to participate in a church-supported gay conversion program. Starring Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman and Joel Edgerton, this 2018 Biographical Drama is rated R and runs 115 minutes. Nominated for two Golden Globes, Boy Erased won eight awards including a Truly Moving Picture Award from Heartland Films and Best adapted screenplay from the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards. Nicole Kidman received four awards as Best Supporting Actress.

There is no admission fee thanks to sponsorship by the Friends of the Peter White Public Library. For more information, visit www.pwpl.info or call 226-4318.

NBC to meet at Miner’s Park

NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee Beautification Committee will be meeting at Miner’s Park at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Everyone is welcome and invited to come out and help to do the fall maintenance of the gardens. No gardening experience is needed, just join in and bring your favorite pair of gloves.

For more information contact Anna Mattson at 906-475-5058.

VFW fundraiser coming up

NEGAUNEE — A spaghetti dinner fundraiser to be held from 4:30-7 p.m. Saturday, will benefit the VFW Auxiliary Veteran Service Programs.

The fundraiser will take place at the Negaunee VFW Post 3165, at 208 Gold St., Negaunee.

The meal will include spaghetti with homemade meat sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread and dessert.

Organizers are asking for a suggested donation of $8.

Contact Scott at 906-401-0453 for more information.

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