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.
Tuesday
Alcoholics Anonymous — Early Bird meeting, 7-8 a.m., Hope United Methodist Church, Marquette. Handicapped accessible. Call AA Hotline, 249-4430. For a complete AA meetings list visit www.aa-marquettecounty .org.
Business Network International — Superior Networking chapter meets 7-8:30 a.m. at Donckers. Call 228-6602 or 869-1272.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 7 a.m., Big Book Study, 1200 Hebard Court, Marquette.
12-Step Recovery Groups — offered daily at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette.
Genealogy assistance — The Peter White Public Library continues to partner with the Marquette County Genealogical Society to help navigate the genealogy resources at PWPL. 10 a.m. to noon, Heritage Room of the Peter White Public Library. Bring family documents with you. Contact the Reference Desk at 226-4312 for more information.
Director Chat — Stop and chat with Andrea Ingmire, Peter White Public Library’s director. Circulation Lobby, main level, 10-11:30 a.m. and 5:30-7 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous — meets 10 a.m. at St. John’s Church, 325 S. Pine St. in Ishpeming.
Our Daily Bread — free lunch from noon-1 p.m., Salvation Army, Marquette.
Alcoholics Anonymous — noon, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette.
Alcoholics Anonymous — group for women, noon, Room 209, 706 Chippewa Square, Marquette.
Bridge — is played at 1 p.m. at the Superiorland Bridge Club, next to MC Sports at the Westwood Mall, Marquette. Visit http://superiorland_bridge.tripod.com/ for more information or call Cerona at 249-3529 or Karen at 361-1441.
Tai Chi — at 1 p.m. at the Ishpeming Senior Center. Call 485-5527.
Chocolay Senior Drop-In Center — from 1-4 p.m. in the meeting room of the Chocolay Township Hall, Harvey. For social activities close to home and refreshments. This eliminates the morning session.
New Points syringe service program — New Points syringe service program provides harm reduction services including fresh injection supplies and the disposal of used works for individuals who inject substances. The program is available from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Pathways Community Mental Health, Marquette.
#Chillvibes — 4:30-5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Puzzles, crafts, coloring and sensory friendly, calming activities. All youth welcome, ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. No admission charge. For more information, call 226-4323, visit www.pwpl.info.
Meditation — The Gourdian Society presents a free Meditation class from 5-6 p.m. in the Whitman Commons at Northern Michigan University. Call or text 906-250-4457 to reserve a spot.
Police Academy — Northern Michigan University’s Regional Police Academy will host an information meeting at 5 p.m. room 132 of NMU’s Jacobetti Complex. To sign up for the meeting, call 227-1408. The meeting is specifically for those interested in attending the Regional Police Academy beginning in May 2020.
Tang Soo Do Karate — in Marquette. General Karate Class, ages 6-Adult, all Ranks, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Superior Dance Academy, 1500 W Washington. Spirit Warrior Karate Academy, a Christian perspective on the martial arts. Contact 6th Degree Black Belt Master Joyce Tredeau at 906-360-0479 or Master.T@Spiritwarriorkarate.com.
Soo Bahk Do Karate — class offered for orange belt and higher youths through adults, 5:30-6:45 p.m., Marquette Soo Bahk Do Academy,1200 S. Front St., Marquette. Call 226-4723.
Bike Night — The Up North Lodge in Gwinn hosts Bike Night Tuesday at 6 p.m. to raise money for charity. This week, the charity is Upper MI Ice Racing Association and the sponsor is Modeltown Express.
Divorce Care — Every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m., Teal Lake Medical Center, 100 Malton Road, Ishpeming. Anyone is welcome who is going through, or gone through, a separation or divorce. Divorce Care is a Faith based video series/small group discussion program to offer Help, Hope and Healing. Call 906-250-1690 for more details.
Open Meditation Group Sit — 6 to 7 p.m. An opportunity for individuals with meditation practices to get together in a group setting for 30-minute silent meditation, brief sharing and short loving kindness meditation. Free (donations accepted). St. Paul’s Episcopal Church basement, 201 E. Ridge St., Marquette. Use door facing Arch Street, downstairs to left. For more information: 225 -1776
Domestic Violence Support Group — conducted by the Women’s Center. 6-7:30 p.m. Contact Camille at 226-6611 for more information.
ACA — Adult Children of Alcoholic/Dysfunctional Families Big Red Book study meeting is 6-7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 120 N. Front St., Marquette. Call 361-8888.
Infant Playgroup — offered 6-7 p.m. at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum. Cost: $12 per month. Call 225-3081. For more details visit www.mgh.org.
Martial Arts — Free trial classes offered 6-7 p.m., Gwinn Clubhouse, 165 Maple St. New beginners’ classes begin first week of each month. Call 346-4523, or visit www.blackdragonmartialartsclub.com.
Weekly meal — First Baptist Church of Marquette invites the public to a weekly meal at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. This is free and open to all. There will be a brief devotion before the meal and a domino game after the meal. First Baptist is at 728 W. Kaye Ave., Marquette. For more information or to make reservations, call 906-226-2014 or email fbcmqt@sbcglobal.net
American Legion Auxiliary Bingo — early birds meet at 6:30 p.m. Regular session begins at 7 p.m. at Post 349, Little Lake. The public is invited.
Jayne’s Bridge Club — plays at 6:30 p.m., at Marquette Senior Center, 300 Spring St. Call 225-1456. Partners guaranteed.
Celebrate Recovery — is a Biblical and balanced program that helps people overcome hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Meets every Tuesday at North Iron Church in Ishpeming, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Child care is provided by calling 485-5561.
Marine Corps League — The Lake Superior Detachment 764 of the Marine Corps League announces its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 700 W. Bluff St., Marquette. In addition to the monthly business this meeting will be the kick-off for the 2019 Toys for Tots Campaign. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are invited to attend, join and participate in the league’s activities. “Once a Marine, always a Marine.” For more information,contact either Tracey Tippett at 906-250-3189 or Bob Bannan at 906-361-6106.
Book Group — Peter White Library Book Group will meet at 7 p.m. in the Dandelion Cottage Room at the library to discuss “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles. New members welcome.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 7 p.m., Prince of Peace Church, Harvey.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 7 p.m., AuTrain Community Center.
Open Mic Night — at 7 p.m. at Rare Earth Goods, 200 E. Division St., Ishpeming. Use the side door on Front Street. Call 485-5650.
Recovery for Couples — meets 7 p.m. in the Shiras Room at the Peter White Public Library, Marquette.
Alcoholics Anonymous — (open/non-smoking) meets 7 p.m., AuTrain Community Center, AuTrain.
Marquette Male Chorus — rehearses 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Marquette. Men age 14 and older are welcome.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 7:30 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, Champion.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 7:30 p.m., 106 S. Main St., Ishpeming.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 7:30 p.m., Harvey Baptist Church.
Narcotics Anonymous — “The Basic Meeting” meets 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Marquette. Open meeting. Call 866-506-6557.
Race Kart — Great Lakes Race Kart Association meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Motor Inn, Escanaba.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 8 p.m., 1202 S. Front St., Marquette.
Narcotics Anonymous — 8 p.m., Presbyterian Church, Munising.
Wednesday
Tang Soo Do Karate — in Marquette. Adult and Teen, 6-7 a.m. at the Superior Dance Academy, 1500 W Washington. Spirit Warrior Karate Academy, a Christian perspective on the martial arts. Contact 6th Degree Black Belt Master Joyce Tredeau at 906-360-0479 or Master.T@Spiritwarriorkarate.com.
Alcoholics Anonymous — Early Bird meeting from 7-8 a.m., Hope 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.
Flu shots — Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are hosting a Flu Shot Clinic for seniors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pneumonia shots will also be available. Seniors are asked to bring their Medicare card with them and are encouraged to wear short sleeved shirts for convenience. No pre-registration is required. Silver Creek Church is located at 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey.
Marquette 1969 — Starting this date, members of the Marquette Class of 1969 will be at 10 a.m. in Hardee’s along Washington Street. The class invites anyone to stop by on the first Wednesday of the month to socialize. A news release from the class states: “Whether five or fifty, we’ll sare the stories of how ‘the older we get, the better we were.'”
Health clinic — U.P. Home Health and Hospice has a blood pressure and glucose clinic at 10 a.m. – Negaunee Senior Center.
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 us for interactive stories, songs, rhymes and activities. For 18 months to 36 months, with a loving adult. Siblings welcome. No admission charge. For more information, call 226-4323, visit www.pwpl.info.
Little Bookworms — 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 up. No admission charge. For more information, call 226-4323, visit www.pwpl.info.
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.
Jayne’s Bridge Club — meets at 1 p.m., at 300 Spring St., Marquette. Call 225-1456.
Triad — senior volunteers working with law enforcement to address senior-safety issues — meets the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the office of the Retired and Senior Volunteer program in Negaunee Township. Call 906-315-2607 for more information.
Indy Hub — 1- 2 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room Independent, hands-on weekly creative activities and/or group reading for ages 8 and up. All supplies provided. For more information call 226-4323, visit www.pwpl.info.
Business After Hours — the Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the next Business After Hours event hosted by Bell Auxiliary. This casual networking event will take place from 5-7 p.m. at the UP Health System-Bell lobby, located at 901 Lakeshore Drive in Ishpeming. Enjoy appetizers and refreshments, along with a prize drawing around 6:15 p.m.
Table of Grace — Grace Lutheran Church in Gwinn will be serving its free monthly community meal from 5:30-6:15 p.m. Everyone is invited to this Table of Grace at which shepherd’s pie will be served. The handicapped accessible church is located at 558 W. M-35 in Gwinn. Takeouts will be available after 6 p.m. For more information, call the church at 346-3156.
Free meal — Messiah Lutheran Church in Marquette will host its monthly community meal at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more information about this or other programs at Messiah, go to messiahlutheranmqt.org or call 225-1119. The church is located at 305 W. Magnetic St.
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.
Bridge — is played at 6 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 361-1441.
Junior Teen Advisory Group — for children ages 10-13, meets at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the Negaunee Public Library.
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.
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.
Northern Vegans — invite the public to a casual dinner at Temaki & Tea at 1401 Presque Isle Ave. in Marquette at 6 p.m. Order a vegan dinner off the menu. All are welcome, no RSVP required. Visit northernvegans.com, Northern Vegans on Facebook, or call 236-1279 for more information.
Trout Unlimited — Fred Waara Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold its Annual Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Barrel + Beam, 260 Northwoods Road, Marquette. This meeting will include election of new officers and board members. All who are interested in conservation and cold water fisheries are welcome.
Celebrate Recovery — Support group meeting. Celebrate Recovery is a 12-step, Christ-centered, Biblical and balanced program that helps overcome hurts, hang-ups and habits. Meets Wednesdays (except holidays) at First Baptist Church of Gwinn, 195 N. Billings St., Gwinn from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Child care is available. For more information call 906-361-5503 or visit hopestartstoday.org or celebraterecovery.com.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, Marquette.
Eagles Aerie — Auxiliary, Negaunee Eagles Aerie 1944 meets at 7:30 p.m. first/third Wednesdays at the club.
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.
Zumba — Latin-inspired cardio dance fitness class offered 8:15 p.m. at Dawn Dott Dance Studio, Marquette. No experience needed. Cost: $5. Call 360-9287.
Thursday
Alcoholics Anonymous — Early Bird meeting, 7-8 a.m., Hope United Methodist Church, Marquette. Handicapped accessible. Call AA Hotline, 249-4430. For a complete AA meetings list visit www.aa-marquettecounty .org.
Superiorland Breakfast Kiwanis — meets 7-8 a.m., Pioneer Room A of University Center at Northern Michigan University. Meetings are open to the public.
12-Step Recovery Groups — offered daily at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette.
Feeding America Mobile Food Truck — will be distributing food at the NorthIron Church parking lot from 9:30-10:30 a.m. This will be a drive-through pick up. Enter at the west entrance and exit onto Malton Road to allow the distribution to go smoothly. Registration will take place in the parking lot, unless it rains, in which case registration will be in the building. Cars are asked to be parked facing Ishpeming. For those who will be walking or using wheelchairs, the pick up will be in the Ishpeming VFW Parking lot along Bank Street at 9:30 a.m. If it is raining, the walkers can pick up at the Butler Theater on Main Street in downtown Ishpeming.
Chair yoga — Chair yoga is offered at the Gwinn Clubhouse at 10 a.m. $2 donation goes to library fund. Call 346-2117 for more information.
Alcoholics Anonymous — meets 10 a.m. at St. John’s Church in Ishpeming.
Wonder Babies — 10:15-10:40 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult. Older siblings welcome. Playtime and adult social time after storytime encouraged. No admission charge. For more information, call 226-4323, visit www.pwpl.info,.
Open Gym — from 10:30-noon at PEAK Gymnastics and Fitness, Marquette. $5 entry fee. Non-members are welcome.
Alcoholics Anonymous — meets at noon at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette. Handicapped accessible.
Alcoholics Anonymous — group for women, noon, Room 209, 706 Chippewa Square, Marquette.
Sociable Seniors — meets at 12:30 p.m. at Hardee’s Restaurant, Marquette. Call 360-9450.
Bridge — is played at 1 p.m. at the Superiorland Bridge Club, next to the former MC Sports at the Westwood Mall, Marquette. Visit http://superiorland_bridge.tripod.com/ for more information or call Cerona at 249-3529 or Karen at 361-1441.
Safe and Sober Group — for survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence. 1-2:30 p.m. Conducted by the Women’s Center. Contact Camille at 226-6611 for more information.
Preschool Storytime — 1-1:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Explore stories, finger plays, songs and crafts. For preschool age children with a loving adult. No admission charge. For more information, call 226-4323, visit www.pwpl.info
Aktion Club — community service group for adults who live with a disability meets 1:30-2:30 p.m. first/third Thursdays at the Tourville West Clubhouse, Marquette. Call Troy Connors at 251-8353 or Miriam Black at 360-9430.
New Points syringe service program — New Points syringe service program provides harm reduction services including fresh injection supplies and the disposal of used works for individuals who inject substances. The program is available from 2-5 p.m. at Upper Great Lakes Sawyer Family Health Center.
Creator’s Hub — 4:30-5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Art for youth grades 3-5. Come flex your creative muscles through hands-on learning as we explore conventions in visual arts. All supplies provided. For more information call 226-4323, visit www.pwpl.info.
TOPS — Group 1579 meets at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 440 Stoneville Road, Ishpeming. Weigh-in at 5 p.m., meeting at 5:30 p.m.
TOPS 934 — weigh-in is 5-5:30 p.m., meeting is 5:45 p.m. upstairs of VFW Post on Gold Street, Negaunee. Call 360-3585.
TOPS — Group 1372 meets at Silver Creek Church, 219 Silver Creek Road, Harvey. Weigh-in 5:30-6:10 p.m., meeting at 6:15 p.m. Call 226-7930.
Zumba Class — meets 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Harvey Baptist Church. Cost is $3 per session, with proceeds going to missions around the world. Call 249-1013 and leave a message.
Meditation — Join Jeremy Morelock for this weekly meditation class emphasizing mindfulness, loving-kindness and compassion. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room, 5:30 -7 p.m.
Concert — Dive into Marquette’s Maritime Past with A Visual Concert Experience featuring Ric Mixter and Dan Hall, U.P Masonic Center in Marquette. Doors open at 6 p.m. for drinks, appetizers by Outlanders, and desserts by Joe’s Cakes and the program starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 and available at the museum or through EventBrite. Call 906-226-2006 for more information.
Da Upper Yoopers Barbershop — meets at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 111 E. Ridge Street, Marquette. People of all ages, all genders, all abilities, all races are welcome to visit and support the chapter, which is a mixed-gender chorus.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Marquette.
Tang Soo Do Karate — in Negaunee. General Karate class from 6:15-7 p.m,. at the West End YMCA, 350 Iron St. Agape Warrior Karate Academy, a Christian perspective on the martial arts. Contact 2nd Degree Black Belt Brad Seppala at 906-361-7377 or the Y at 906-475-9666.
Bridge lessons — are offered from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Superiorland Bridge Club at the Westwood Mall, Marquette. Lessons are free. Beginners and intermediate. Call Cerona at 249-3529 or 361-1424.
Alcoholics Anonymous — Second Chance meeting is 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Marquette Courthouse Annex, Room 41.
Amateur radio — monthly meeting of the Hiawatha Amateur Radio Associationat 7 p.m. at the Marquette County Health Department building in Negaunee Township. Anyone interested in amateur radio is welcome to attend. For more info contact Greg at 225-1594.
Cuong Nhu — class offered 7-9 p.m., Northern Lights Martial Arts Center, Marquette. Call 361-5282.
Alcoholics Anonymous — meets 7 p.m. at Prince of Peace Church in Harvey.
Gamblers Anonymous — closed meeting, 7 p.m. (open meeting last Thursdays), First Presbyterian Church, Marquette. Mailing address: G.A., P.O. Box 34, Marquette, MI 49855. Call 226-3610.
Nar-Anon — Family group meeting. 12-step meeting for families and friends who have a person in their life who is dealing with addiction. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wesley Methodist Church, 801 Hemlock St., Ishpeming.
SMART Recovery — is an abstinence based recovery group that meets at 7:30 p.m. at 102 W. Washington St. Suite 114, Marquette. The program is based on scientific knowledge and reason. Spirituality, religion and higher powers are not part of the program. SMART Recovery is a program for all kinds of addictive behaviors. For more information call Mary at 906-362-1647, or go to SMART recovery.org
Alcoholics Anonymous — meets 7:30 p.m. at The Quiet Place, Michigamme.
Alcoholics Anonymous — Big Book group meets 7:30 p.m., upstairs of Parties Unlimited in Ishpeming.
Narcotics Anonymous — “Never in the Dark” closed meeting is 7:30 p.m., UP Health System-Marquette in the Mountain Room. Call 866-506-6557.
Nar-Anon Family Group — meets at 7:30 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 801 Hemlock St., Ishpeming. This is a 12-step support group for families and friends who have loved ones dealing with addiction. Call 235-5855.
Alcoholics Anonymous — meets 8 p.m. at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette. Handicapped accessible.
Alcoholics Anonymous — meets 8 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church in Gwinn. Open meeting. Handicapped accessible.
Narcotics Anonymous — open meeting is 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, corner of Elm and Chocolay, Munising. Call 866-310-9077.
Friday
Alcoholics Anonymous — Early Bird meeting, 7-8 a.m., Hope United Methodist Church, 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.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 9 a.m., Munising United Methodist Church.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 10 a.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, Negaunee.
Alcoholics Anonymous — Morning Big Book Group meets at 10 a.m., 1001 N. Second St., Ishpeming. ADA accessible, enter in back.
Wonder Babies — 10:15-10:40 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult. Older siblings welcome. Playtime and adult social time after storytime encouraged. No admission charge. For more information, call 226-4323, visit www.pwpl.info.
Health clinic — U.P. Home Health and Hospice has a blood pressure and glucose clinic at 11 a.m. – Forsyth Township Senior Center
Alcoholics Anonymous — noon, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette.
Our Daily Bread — free lunch, noon-1 p.m., Salvation Army, 1009 W. Baraga, Marquette. Call 226-2241.
Jayne’s Bridge Club — plays at 1 p.m. at the Marquette Senior Center, 300 Spring St. Call 225-1456. Partners guaranteed.
Bridge in Curtis — The Erickson Center for the Arts, Curtis, hosts Bridge Club every Friday at 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Call the ECA office for more information at 906-586-9974.
Schizophrenics Alliance Group — is a six-step support group for individuals with schizophrenia or a related disorder. Meetings will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Brantley Drop-In. Contact Annette at 226-1077 for more information.
Alanon — meets 1:30 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, corner of First and Canda streets, Ishpeming.
Fish Fry — American Legion Post 349 in Little Lake will have a fish fry from 4-7 p.m. The choices on the menu are walleye, whitefish (baked or fried), perch, cod (baked or fried), 21-piece shrimp, fantail shrimp or a combo fish platter. All these dinners include french fries or baked potato, coleslaw and roll.
Non-fish choices are chicken strips and fries or hamburger and fries. Call 346-6000 for more information.
Fish Fry — Ishpeming VFW Post 4573, 310 Bank St., will have Friday Night Fish Fry each week from 4-7 p.m. The menu features a variety of fish, baked or fried, ribeye steak, chicken and burgers. Each dinner includes a baked potato or fries, applesauce, coleslaw, roll and dessert. Eat-in or take-out will be available. Call 486-4856 for more information. Funds raised support local veterans.
Tech Help Drop-In — Members of the Northern Michigan University Student Cybersecurity Association will be available to provide assistance with all tech needs. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room, 4-5:30 p.m.
LEGO Crew — 4:30-5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Meet other LEGO enthusiasts and build LEGO projects with the library’s LEGO blocks. Family friendly. No admission charge. For more information, call 226-4323, visit www.pwpl.info.
Plaidurday — a group photo will be taken at 5:30 p.m. on the Front Street steps of the Peter White Public Library in Marquette in celebration of Plaidurday, the ninth annual Worldwide Celebration of Plaid. Because we’re all connected by a common thread.
Teen Night — is 6-10 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Gwinn. Free movies, games and popcorn. Call 346-6115.
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.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 p.m., Missionary Church, Marquette.
Blessing of the Pets — in honor of St. Francis Assisi’s feast day, St. Michael Catholic Church in Marquette, will be hosting a Blessing of the Pets event at 6:30 p.m. At this time, participants are welcome to bring items such as blankets, towels, and Scrip or monetary donations to benefit the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter. There will also be a free will offering photo booth. Donations from this, will be donated to UPAWS. For a complete list of items needed, go to upaws.org. For more information, call 906-228-8180.
Dance — The Marquette Folk Dancers have weekly recreational dancing at 7 p.m. at the DanceZone, corner of College and Lincoln. Beginners and visitors always welcome. No experience necessary. Phone 226-9617 for information. Per person fee: $120 annual membership or $3 per session.
Cribbage — The Negaunee Eagles will host cribbage every Friday starting at 7 p.m. Call 906-475-9584 to sign up. The club opens at noon on Fridays.
Reformers Unanimous — addiction classes meet 7-9 p.m., Heritage Baptist Church, 3755 County Road 456, Skandia. Call the Rev. Lon Russell at 942-7900 or 360-7901.
Narcotics Anonymous — open meeting at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 111 E. Ridge St., Marquette. Call 866-506-6557.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 7:30 p.m., upstairs of 106 S. Main St., Ishpeming.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 7:30 p.m., Bible Chapel, Rock.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 8 p.m., 1202 S. Front St., Marquette.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 8 p.m., Victory Lutheran Church, K.I. Sawyer.
Alcoholics Anonymous — (closed 12 and 12/non-smoking) meets 8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Munising.
Alcoholics Anonymous — Native American Group meets 8-9 p.m., 1901 Longyear Ave., Marquette. Call 228-8155.
Saturday
12-Step Recovery Groups — offered daily at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette. For a complete AA meetings list visit www.aa-marquettecounty.org.
Farmers Market — The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market is celebrating its 20th season this summer. It is at the Marquette Commons, 112. S. Third Street, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Legion conference — Upper Peninsula Association of American Legion Posts will have a fall conference at Lille Lake Post 349. The schedule: 9 a.m. service officers school of instruction; 10:30 a.m. 11th and 12th District meetings; noon-1 p.m. lunch; and 1 p.m. U.P. association meeting. For more information, contact Raymond Carlson, adjutant, at rcarlson9851@charter.net
Alcoholics Anonymous — meets 9 a.m., Marquette Hope United Methodist Church, First Campus. Handicapped accessible. Call AA Hotline at 249-4430.
Tang Soo Do Karate — in Marquette, 9-9:30 a.m. and 9:30-10 a.m. Private lessons by appointment. 10-11 a.m. Intermediate, Advanced, Teen and Adult Beginners. 11 a.m. to noon, Family Class and noon-12:45 p.m. Youth Beginners ages 6-12. At the Superior Dance Academy, 1500 W. Washington St. Spirit Warrior Karate Academy, a Christian perspective on the martial arts. Contact 6th Degree Black Belt Master Joyce Tredeau at 906-360-0479 or Master.T@Spiritwarriorkarate.com.
TaeKwon-Do School — Martial arts class from 9:30-11 a.m. for all ages and belt levels. 1310 S. Front St., Marquette. Visitors welcome. Call 485-1366.
Bazaar — South Fund Committee Women Who care, a non-profit organization, will have a Fall Craft Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the West Branch Township Hall, 1016 County Road 545 N. Soup and sandwiches will be available as will the group’s famous pies. Proceeds go toward scholarships, grants which support youth development, and Victory’s food pantry.
Crafts — Forsyth Senior Center Merry Mixers will have a Fall Craft and Harvest Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gwinn Clubhouse. Lunch will be available. For more information, call 346-9862.
VFW membership — VFW Auxiliary to Post 3165 is seeking patriotic men and women to join them in making a difference in the lives of Negaunee veterans, active-duty military and their families. An information session will take place at Negaunee Township Hall from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 10 a.m., 1202 S. Front St., Marquette.
Zumba — Latin-inspired cardio dance fitness class offered 10 a.m. at Dawn Dott Dance Studio, Marquette. Cost: $5. Call 360-9287.
Al-Anon — non-smoking meeting, 10 a.m. at Church of Christ, Marquette.
Bridge Lessons — offered 10:30 a.m., Marquette Senior Center, 300 Spring St., Marquette. Call 225-1456.
Alcoholics Anonymous — Big Book study group 10:30 a.m., Back Room in University Center at Northern Michigan University.
Alcoholics Anonymous — noon, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette.
Faith-Based Recovery — Faith-based support and recovery program for addictions of all kinds meets noon-1:30 p.m. at the Rock Bible Chapel. Call 356-6346, 553-9830 or 356-6133.
Ninjitsu — class offered noon-1:30 p.m., Northern Lights Martial Arts Center, Marquette. Call 346-9054.
Open Gym — noon to 1:30 p.m. at PEAK Gymnastics and Fitness, Marquette. Non-members welcome. Fee is $5. Call 273-0696.
Camp 266 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War — will hold their bi-monthly meeting at 1 p.m. in the old board room at the Jacobetti Veterans Home in Marquette. The room is on the lower level of the home and easily accessible from the rear parking lot. Anyone interested in joining is welcome.
Family Film and BYO Munchies — “Aladdin” 1-3 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Don’t forget to bring your movie munchies and drinks. For more information, call 226-4323, visit pwpl.info.
Harvest Dinner — The annual Harvest Dinner at the Community Presbyterian Church of Big Bay is planned from 5-7 p.m. The cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children. On the menu: turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing/stuffing, rutabagas, green beans, coleslaw, pickled beets, cranberry sauce and home-baked pie. For groups of more than 10 — or for more information — call 906-345-9217.
Family Night — is 6-9:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Gwinn. Free games, movies, popcorn. Call 346-6115.
Alcoholics Anonymous — meets 7 p.m., Presbyterian Church, 300 Bensinger, Big Bay. Handicapped accessible.
AA/Al-Anon — open meeting 7:30 p.m. above Parties Unlimited, 105 S. Main Ishpeming.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 8 p.m., 1202 S. Front St., Marquette.
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12-Step Recovery Groups — offered daily at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette. For a complete AA meetings list visit www.aa-marquettecounty.org.
Breakfast — is 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Negaunee Eagles Club.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 9 a.m., 1202 S. Front St., Marquette.
Life Recovery Group — meets 9:30-10:30 a.m., Lake Superior Christian Church, Marquette.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 11 a.m., upstairs 106 W. Main St., Ishpeming.
Together Strong — a benefit for Gwinn resident Jerry Roberts — is p


