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Copper Country 100 Women Who Care to host Third Giving Meeting of 2026

HANCOCK — Local women looking to make a difference in their community are invited to attend the third 2026 quarterly giving meeting of Copper Country 100 Women Who Care on at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at The Lodge Luxury Suites, located at 101 Front St., in Hancock. Copper Country 100 Women Who Care is part of a growing national movement that brings women together to create a powerful collective impact, quickly and efficiently. Members commit to giving $100 four times per year. At each quarterly meeting, three local nonprofit organizations are nominated and presented. After a ...

Forgotten Eagles supports veterans

MARQUETTE — The Forgotten Eagle's Chapter 1 hosted their 22nd annual Ride Around Michigan. The RAM is a multi-day charity ride benefiting veterans, including those who call Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti home. During the 2026 event, the Forgotten Eagles stopped at VVA Ch. 380 and ...

Be Well Bash 2026 to Connect Families with health, wellness, community resources

ESCANABA – Community members of all ages are invited to attend Be Well Bash 2026, a free wellness resource fair designed to promote health, mental wellness, and community connection on from 4-7 p.m. ED TWednesday, Sept. 23, at the Joseph Heirman University Center on Bay College's Escanaba ...

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Mugsy’s Corner marks grand opening, ribbon-cutting

MARQUETTE — The Lake Superior Community Partnership and Accelerate UP assisted Mugsy's Corner in celebrating its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Aug. 7. Mugsy's Corner is a family-owned food truck serving handcrafted sandwiches, pierogi, and signature sauces made ...

Left-handers the focus of Thursday’s U.P. Children’s Museum event

MARQUETTE — It’s time to give the lefties the focus for a night! The Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum will host its Second Thursday Creativity Series from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday with a theme of “International Left-handers Day.” The event will feature hands-on craft activities, ...