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Tai Chi workshop set

MARQUETTE — An introductory workshop to Tai Chi and Qi Gong will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church's Morgan Chapel in Marquette from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. Tai Chi is a gentle mind/body practice that increases self-awareness, improves balance and enhances focus and attention. Originating centuries ago by Buddhist monks, this exercise is now integrated in the most respected hospitals and recovery centers across North America. Jon and Diana Magnuson will serve as instructors. No prior experience is necessary. Cost of the workshop is $25 and includes a light, nutritious brunch. ...

Zero Degrees showing Oman work

MARQUETTE — As part of its Guest Artist Program, the Zero Degrees Art Gallery is showing the work of Kate Oman. Zero Degrees is located at 525 N. Third St., in Marquette and is honored to have Oman as its May Guest Artist. Oman is well known in the Upper Peninsula Art Community as the gallery director of the William C. Bonifas Fine Arts Center in Escanaba. She works in photography, painting, jewelry and other media and will be showing samples of her work for viewing and for sale through the month of May. Zero Degrees will have a free, public reception for her from 1-4 p.m. Saturday. ...

Records In The Sky vinyl show at Landmark

MARQUETTE — A three-day vinyl record show will be held on the sixth floor Sky Room of the Landmark Inn, at 230 N. Front St., in downtown Marquette, from 5 p.m.-midnight Friday, May 29; from 5 p.m.-midnight Saturday, May 30; and from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, May 31. Thousands of new and used vinyl records, CDs, posters, cassettes, books and t-shirts will be available. The Northland Pub serves a variety of food, beverage options and weekend brunch. On the sixth floor, the Crow’s Nest offers cocktails and light bites. Talk with Jon and Geoff about trading old records and tapes for new ...

US-2 resurfacing project in Dickinson, Menominee
 counties starts May 11

POWERS — The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing about $3.4 million to resurface approximately 10.5 miles of US-2 from west of the US-2/US-41 intersection in the village of Powers to west of the Dickinson/Menominee county line. The project will extend the lifespan of the roadway and increase safety for motorists. It will include asphalt base crushing, shaping and resurfacing; joint repairs; paver placed surface seal and pavement markings. The work includes a five-year materials and workmanship pavement warranty and a three-year pavement performance warranty. The ...

Feeding America West Michigan selects Chief Philanthropy Officer Pattijean McCahill to be next president, CEO 

KENTWOOD — The Feeding America West Michigan Board of Directors has selected Chief Philanthropy Officer Pattijean McCahill to become the organization’s next president and CEO effective June 29. McCahill has spent the past decade shaping Feeding America West Michigan’s hunger-relief strategy, philanthropic growth and public voice through a series of leadership positions. “Pattijean’s particular commitment to being a leader for equitable food systems, elevating community voice, serving neighbors with dignity, and cultivating an internal culture of belonging stood out among ...

Parking lots to be cleaned in Marquette

MARQUETTE — The following parking lot closures will take place to allow for spring cleaning Today, Rock Street Lot and Baraga Avenue Lot; today, Upper Bluff Street Ramp; Wednesday; Lower Bluff Street Ramp; Thursday, Spring Street Lot; Sunday May 10, South Main Street Lot
; Monday, May 11, North Main Street Lot; 
Tuesday May 12; Upper Commons Lot; 
Wednesday, May 13, Lower Commons Lot and Plaza
. These dates are weather dependent. Any changes will be communicated with a new announcement.