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St. Michael Altar Society to host annual Fall Bazaar Nov. 7

MARQUETTE — St. Michael Catholic Church’s Altar Society will host its annual Fall Bazaar from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. The event will feature a white elephant sale in Msgr. Dunleavy Hall, located at the corner of Hebard Court and Kaye Avenue. Shoppers can browse a variety of items, including crafts, baked goods, collectibles, children’s items, jewelry, books, holiday items and unique miscellaneous household goods. A homemade barley soup luncheon will also be served in the parish center from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The meal includes soup, salad, dessert and a choice of coffee, ...

BCMH marks 1,000 vets through special program

BARAGA — Baraga County Memorial Hospital says that its Veteran Program has reached an important milestone: 1,000 veterans have now been identified and are connected with the program. The program began in 2023 when BCMH was selected to become the first hospital in Michigan, and only the ...

Rock Lions, American Legion to host Hunters Breakfast Nov. 1

ROCK — The Rock Lions Club and the American Legion will host an all-you-can-eat Hunters Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Rock Lions Club, 14454 M-35 in Rock. The Rock Lions Club is a nonprofit service organization that provides funding for charitable organizations and local needs. The breakfast will be served from 9 a.m.-noon, with new hours for this year’s event. A hunters raffle drawing will be held at noon. The buffet will feature scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits and sausage gravy, pancakes, French toast and a selection of desserts. Beverages will ...

Dementia Live program offers caregivers firsthand perspective on dementia

MARQUETTE — Family caregivers of people living with dementia will have an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the challenges associated with the condition through a free simulation program on Friday, Nov. 13, in Marquette. Dementia Live®, an immersive educational experience, will be offered at Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice, 914 W. Baraga Ave. Several small-group sessions will be held throughout the day, with group sizes limited. The program is designed to help nonprofessional family caregivers better understand what it may feel like to live with cognitive impairment ...