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Tasty Reads to meet on Jan. 11
MARQUETTE- Tasty Reads, the book group for readers who love to cook, will meet at noon Jan. 11 in the Peter White Public Library’s Shiras Room.
Discussion will center on Japanese cooking and bento boxes, which are compact, balanced, visually appealing meals packed in a box. At the meeting, Tasty Reads member Renee Robertson will demonstrate how to design and fill a Bento Box.
Books on Japanese cooking from the library’s collection that will inspire book group participants include Sushi Making at Home by Yasuko Kamimura, Sushi for Wimps by Aya Imatani and the Quick and Easy Japanese Cookbook by Kasyo Kobayashi. These books and more are located in the Peter White Public Library’s Sister City Room on the main level of library.
Book group participants are invited to share a sample recipe inspired by one of the books. New members are always welcome. There is no admission charge. For more information visit www.pwpl.info or call 228-4311.
‘Fishing After Hours’ program held
MARQUETTE – The Fred Warra Chapter of Trout Unlimited will sponsor a “Fishing After Hours” program at 6;30 p.m. Wednesday at the Landmark Inn.
The program will feature Chauncy Moran of the Yellow Dog River Watershed Preserve making a presentation on the threats to cold water fisheries of the Eagle Mine operations. This program should be an interesting and challenging response to the Eagle Mine’s presentation in November, according to chapter organizers.
All who are interested in cold water fisheries and conservation are welcome and light refreshments will be served.
Alzheimer’s Association open house
MARQUETTE – The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Michigan open house is planned from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 9 at the association’s office at 309 S. Front St., Suite 233, in Marquette.
The event will celebrate what Tyler Leightner, a Northern Michigan University student, has acheived as an Upper Peninsula ambassador for the Alzeheimer’s Association. Leightner has worked to help find a cure to end Alzheimer’s in honor of his late mother, Sherry Leightner.
Refreshments, education and a meet-and-greet with the family and Alzheimer’s Association staff will be part of the event.
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SERA?will not meet in January
MARQUETTE – The Upper Peninsula Chapter 16 of the State Employees Retirees Association will not meet in January.
The meetings for 2016 will be Monday, Feb. 1 (1:30 p.m.); Monday, May 2; Monday, Aug. 1; Monday, Sept. 12; and Monday, Dec. 5. The February and August meetings will be at the State Office Building in Escanaba. Other locations and meeting times will be announced.
Any state retiree who is not already a SERA member should contact Frank at 786-2965 for more information on the organization.
Saturday worship service at Bethany
NEGAUNEE – Bethany Lutheran Church, ELCA, 550 Cherry St., in Negaunee will be holding a Saturday evening worship service at 5 p.m.
The guest speaker will be the Rev. Chrys Hendrick. There will be no Sunday worship this week.
Beginning on Jan. 10, Bethany will start its new worship schedule with services beginning at 9:30 a.m. followed by coffee fellowship. Sunday School will begin at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome.
For more information, call the church office at 906-475-9533.
‘Let’s Get Moving’ in Negaunee
NEGAUNEE – The Negaunee Public Library is offering a storytime and exercise program each month.
Tonya Marra Allen, a local fitness coach, will present her fun “Let’s Get Moving at the Library!” program at 4:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month, January-April 2016. This program is for children ages 3-8 years. Allen has also presented her programs at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, Headstart, Aspen Ridge Elementary School, and Wyatt’s World.
For more information about Allen, find her on Facebook as “Being Healthy Is Fun: Family Fitness with Coach Tonya.”
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‘Leviathan’ to be presented
MARQUETTE – CineArts Films at Peter White Public Library, a series devoted to foreign and independent films, presents the multiple award-winning movie “Leviathan” at 6 p.m. Jan. 8 in the Community Room.
This is an hour earlier than usual and is a special BYO Dinner Event.
In a Russian coastal town, Kolya is forced to fight the corrupt mayor when he is told that his house will be demolished. He recruits a lawyer friend to help, but the man’s arrival brings further misfortune for Kolya and his family. “Leviathan” was an Academy Award Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, a Golden Globe Award Winner for Best Foreign Language Film and winner and nominee of multiple film festival awards.
Introduced by Russ Thorburn from the Northern Michigan University English Department, the film is from 2014 and will be shown in Russian with English subtitles. It runs for 140 minutes and is rated R. Free admission. Participants are invited to BYO dinner or refreshments. Call 226-4309 or visit www.pwpl.info for more information.
DAR to meet Saturday
MARQUETTE – The members of the Onagomingkway Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the home of Jane John at 315 E. Prospect St. in Marquette.
Following lunch and a business meeting, there will be a program entitled: Pension Records. Those with any questions about joining the DAR, or the Onagomingkway Chapter, should contact Regent Sarah Smart at 228-9414 or the registrar at SherryeW@aol.com.
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New beginning farmers series
MUNISING – People who are exploring new farm businesses will benefit from participating in the MSU Extension 2016 Beginning Farmer Webinar Series. From January April 2016, MSU Extension will offer 23 two-hour evening programs that provide valuable start-up information on general and more specific farming topics, including:
“Getting started with.”
Jan. 18, Growing and selling malting barley
Jan. 20, Tomato diseases, insects and disorders
Jan. 25, Climate change and agriculture: What do MI famers think?
Jan. 27, The basics of raising pigs
Feb. 1, An introduction to edible chestnut production
Feb. 3, The Food Safety Modernization Act: What you need to do
Feb. 8, Growing raspberries in high tunnels
Feb. 10, New crops for new customers
Feb. 15, Native bees for pollination
Feb. 17, Integrated pest management resources at MSU
Feb. 24, Wheat agronomy
March 2, Growing cider apples
March 9, Biosecurity: Protecting farm animal health
March 16, Christmas trees
March 23, Getting your land ready to grow organically – certified or not
March 30, Meat goats
April 4, Basics of insect morphology
April 11, Hay production
April 13, Compost production and use for the small and mid-sized farm
April 18, Specialty cut flower production and handling
April 20, Irrigation on small farms
April 25, Accepting food assistance benefits to increase your sales
April 27, Selecting a tractor for your small farm
A fee of $10 per webinar is required, or you can register for the entire series for $115. Webinar recordings will be provided to all registered participants. articipate from the comfort and convenience of your own home or office.
Registration, a brochure containing details on each individual program, and online or mailed payment options can be found at events.anr.msu.edu/BegFrmrWeb2016/.
You may register for all or some of the courses at any time, even if the session has already taken place. In that case, you will get a link to the recorded program.
Each program begins at 7 p.m. eastern time and will last about two hours. A high-speed internet connection is required. You will receive webinar connection information after you register.
Contact the Alger County MSU Extension office at 906-387-2530 or isleibj@anr.msu.edu for more information.
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Tree pickup in Marquette Township
MARQUETTE – Marquette Township curbside residential Christmas tree pick-up will be Jan. 4. Pick-up will be for this day only.
Trees must be curbside before 6 a.m. that day. All tree stands, lights, wires, bags and ornaments are to be removed from the trees before placing them curbside for collection.
Artificial trees and trees buried in the snow will not be picked up.
Pain management class planned
MARQUETTE – Do you or someone you know live with pain that has lasted longer than three to six months?
The Chronic Pain Self-Management program is a six- week program that teaches practical skills for living with (or caring for someone with) any type of health condition that causes chronic pain, such as fibromyalgia, back problems, arthritis, lupus, etc.
The program focuses on ways to manage pain, feel better, and be more active. Group meets for 2.5 hours once a week. The program will be held at Peninsula Medical Center on Tuesdays, Jan. 12 – Feb. 16 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
There is no cost to attend, registration is required, as space is limited. Call 1-800-338-7227 or dial 2-1-1 to register. Program administered by UPCAP and community volunteers. For more information, visit www.upcap.org.
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MRHC fundraiser scheduled
MARQUETTE – The Marquette Regional History Center presents: “Incredible but True – Short Stories of the U.P.” as a fundraiser for MRHC.
The presentation will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at Kaufman Auditorium
When Jack Deo and Jim Koski team up, there will be great stories, photographs and laughter. Learn about some amazing people like wrestler Gus Sonnenburg, convict Gypsy Bob Harper, Black Bart and so much more. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door.
Visit marquettehistory.org or call 226-3571 for details on this event
Federal farm aid program set
MUNISING – MSU Extension will be hosting educational programs on Jan. 12 and 14 to provide farmers an opportunity to learn about changes in the Farm Service Agency farm programs. Topics of discussion will include changes to the CRP-Grasslands program, NRCS grazing plans, federal noninsured crop disaster assistance, the federal livestock indemnity program and other federal farm programs of interest.
Farmers will learn about improved opportunities under the CRP-Grasslands program and other federal farm programs, including NRCS grazing plans. Presentations will be made by local FSA, NRCS and MSU Extension staff. There will be plenty of time to ask questions.
MSU Extension U.P. crop production educator Jim Isleib said farm bill programs can be complicated.
“This is a great opportunity for farmers to learn the details for their own farms from local FSA and NRCS people,” he said.
Two similar FSA farm program updates will be held in the eastern U.P. on Jan.12:
– The first is at noon, Engadine United Methodist Church, W13970 Park Ave, in Engadine. A soup lunch is provided.
– The second is at 6:30 p.m., Bruce Township Hall, 3156 E. 12 Mile Road, in Dafter
The third FSA farm program update will be held Jan. 14 at 1 p.m. at the MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center, E3774 University Drive, in Chatham.
There is no cost for these events, but registration is requested.
To register, or for more information, contact Jim Isleib 906-387-2530 or isleibj@anr.msu.edu.
MAPS school of choice openings
MARQUETTE – In accordance with Section 105 Schools of Choice in Public Act 300, Marquette Area Public Schools announces 6-12th grade openings for the second semester of the 2015-16 school year as follows:
– Bothwell Middle School: Openings in 6th and 8th grades
– Marquette Alternative High School: Openings in 9th – 12th grades
– Marquette Senior High School: Openings in 9th – 12th grades
Applications may be obtained at any of the above school buildings or online at www.mapsnet.org/QuickLinks/SchoolofChoice.aspx.
Applications will be accepted Jan. 8 through Jan. 22, 2016. The enrollment deadline for students admitted is Friday, January 29, 2016.
For questions, call 225-4200.
PWPL computer classes to start
MARQUETTE – Reference staff at the Peter White Public Library will begin a new set of Tuesday Night Computer Classes at 7 p.m. Jan. 5 to showcase the library’s online services.
Four classes will be offered in January. “Download e-Books and Audio Books” on Jan. 5 and Jan. 19 will demonstrate how to use the OverDrive application with the library’s electronic titles.
“iPad for Everyone” on Jan. 12 and Jan. 26 will cover the basics of using an iPad.
Classes run 50 minutes and will be held in the Computer Lab on the upper level of the library. Bring personal electronic devices to class.
Contact the PWPL Reference Desk at 226-4312 with any questions.
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NMU hosting musical events
MARQUETTE – The Beaumier Coffee House Series will present the Union Suits and the duo John Gillette & Sarah Mittlefehldt.
They will perform at 7 p.m. Jan. 9 in the Black Box Theatre in Northern Michigan University’s McClintock Building. The suggested donation is $5 for adults and $1 for students.
The Union Suits are four Marquette guys having an “acousticky” great time playing the songs they love, be they traditional, country, pop gems or AC/DC. Their performance will feature mandolin, banjo, guitar, harmonica and “a bunch of singing and hollering.” Plus, all of them really enjoy deep conversations about their feelings, puppies and long walks on the beach at sunset.
John Gillette moved from Boston to the Midwest in 2005 to be with his wife, Sarah, who is an excellent singer and musician. Together they have collaborated with musicians in Wisconsin, Virginia and Vermont, making a tradition of opening their home to people to trade songs, styles, stories and whatever dialogues come to mind.
They’ve also brought these living room sessions to restaurants, bars, festivals, weddings, schools, community events, churches and even the woods, where fun has been the first priority.
Breakfast buffet set at Gwinn VFW
GWINN – The Gwinn Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5670 and Men’s Auxiliary will sponsor a breakfast buffet at the Gwinn VFW Club from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 10.
The cost is $9 per person. Children younger than 10 are $5.
The menu includes pancakes, french toast, biscuits and gravy, scambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, coffee, juice and milk.
Free store announces hours
MARQUETTE – The hours for the Free Store at Grace United Methodist in Marquette will be the following for January:
- From 6-8 p.m. Jan. 4.
- From noon-4 p.m. Jan. 6.
A light meal is served. Articles are not being collected at this time.
Book club to meet in January
MARQUETTE – The Peter White Library Book Group will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 5 in the Dandelion Cottage Room at the library to discuss “A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail” by Bill Bryson.
Returning to the U.S. after 20 years in England, Bryson decides to reconnect with his mother country by hiking the length of the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail.
He plunges into the wilderness and emerges with a comical account of a neophyte woodsman learning hard lessons about self-reliance. New members are welcome.
For more information, call 228-9953.
Northern Vegans gather for dinner
MARQUETTE – The public is invited to join Northern Vegans for a casual dinner at the Thai House Restaurant at 1031 N. Third St., in Marquette at 6 p.m. Jan. 6.
Order a vegan dinner off the menu. All are welcome, no RSVP required.
Visit www.northernvegans.com or Northern Vegans on Facebook and call 236-1279 for more information.
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Traditional music jam held today
MARQUETTE – Traditional music jams continue at the Peter White Public Library from 2-5 p.m. Saturday in the library’s Community room.
Join other musicians for a community jam celebrating traditional folk music. Acoustic musicians and singers are invited to try their hand at those great old time tunes by the likes of Peter, Paul and Mary, the Carter Family, Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan and others. A limited quantity of sheet music is available for use for those not familiar with the songs.
A music jam is not a performance but an informal gathering for people interested in playing or singing with others who enjoy traditional acoustic music. Listeners and singers are always welcome.
Monthly jam sessions at the library are held on the second or third Saturday of the month, depending on room availability, from 2-5 p.m., September through May.
There is no admission charge to attend the event which is sponsored by the Hiawatha Music Co-op and the Peter White Public Library. Call 906-226-4318 or visit www.pwpl.info for more information.
UPSDA?seeks community feedback
MARQUETTE – The Upper Peninsula Sled Dog Association is embarking on strategic planning with the help of Great Lakes Center for Youth Development.
The voice of the community is critical to the process. To capture feedback from community members, there is a survey regarding the experience with the U.P. 200 and Midnight Run. The survey is eight questions and should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Survey response will remain anonymous and must be complete by Sunday. The survey can be taken at www.surveymonkey.com/r/UPSDAcommunity.
All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet
ROCK – The Rock Lions monthly Third Sunday, all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Rock Lions Club along M-35 in Rock.
The buffet includes eggs prepared to order and omelets, bacon, sausage, ham, hash brown potatoes, biscuits and sausage gravy, pancakes, French toast, English muffins, cereal, a variety of fruits, lots of dessert items, and coffee, tea, milk and juice.
Adults $8; ages 612, $5; and ages 5 and under eat free. The Rock Lions Club is a non-profit service organization that provides funding for charitable organizations and local needs.
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PWPL graphic novel club to meet
MARQUETTE – Peter White Public Library’s graphic novel book club, Let’s Get Graphic, will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Taiga Games, 1015 N. Third St., in Marquette, to discuss the original graphic novel “Blankets,” written and illustrated by Michigan native Craig Thompson.
“Blankets” is the autobiographical story of Craig Thompson which explores the emotional pain and confusion from growing up in a fundamentalist Christian family in central Wisconsin.
Traversing his childhood with his younger brother, Phil, in their orthodox home, to his foray to Marquette with his first love, Raina,
Thompson recreates his formative years with finesse and care. This epic graphic novel has been critically acclaimed the world over, winning three Harvey Awards, two Eisner Awards, and two Ignatz Awards.
For a cozy winter read that challenges the reader to think about the experiences that turn a child into an adult, Blankets is a great read.
This group is for both seasoned graphic novel readers or those looking to join a book club. Welcome to ages 16 and older, parental discretion is advised.
Mention “Let’s Get Graphic” when buying “Blankets” at Taiga Games and receive 15 percent off.
To find out more about Peter White Public Library’s graphic novel book club “Let’s Get Graphic’ visit www.pwpl.info or call 226-4316.
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UPAWS open house scheduled
NEGAUNEE – The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter has its Home for the Holidays Open House from noon to 6:30 p.m. Saturday.
The community is invited to take a tour of the shelter, meet the shelter pets for adoption as well as the staff, volunteers and board members. The shelter is along Snowfield Road in Negaunee Township.
There will be adoption discounts. Visitors can pick a candy cane from Santa’s stocking for 10 to 50 percent off all pet adoptions plus a chance to draw free adoption.
Those attending can enjoy baked goods and refreshments. All adopted pets go home with a Christmas gift.
For more information, visit www.upaws.org or call 906-475-6661.
Tai Chi Chuan workship planned
MARQUETTE – An introductory workshop on Tai Chi Chuan will be held at Grace United Methodist Church from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday.
No prior experience is needed. Tai Chi is a gentle mind/body practice, first developed in China by Buddhist monks, that increasingly is being used across North America to improve health and balance.
Cost of the workshop is $25 and includes a light brunch.
Instructors will be Jon and Diana Magnuson. For more information or to register call 906-228-5494.
The workshop is sponsored by The Cedar Tree Institute, a nonprofit organization that provides services and initiates projects in the areas of mental health, religion, and the environment.
Advent event set at Bethany
ISHPEMING – The choir of Bethany Lutheran Church in Ishpeming will lead a service of meditations and carols for Advent this Sunday during the regular 10:30 a.m. worship time.
The title of this year’s program is “Cradle to Cross.”
Everyone is welcome and a time of fellowship will follow. Bethany is located at 715 Mather Ave.
For more information, call 486-4351.
Christmas ‘Joy’ at Calvary Baptist
NEGAUNEE – Calvary Baptist Church, located on the corner of U.S. 41 and Iroquois Drive in Negaunee, will be presenting its Christmas program “Joy” at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
All are welcome to attend.
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Pancakes benefit SAY Theater
MARQUETTE – From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, people are invited to dress as a favorite prince, princess, or fairy tale character and go to Perkins in Marquette for food and entertainment for the whole family.
Entertainment will be provided by Superior Arts Youth Theater Princes and Princesses and will feature holiday surprises and performances. The fundraiser breakfast costs $7.99 per person and includes five buttermilk pancakes, two pieces of bacon, and a drink. Proceeds will benefit Superior Arts Youth Theater.
Superior Arts Youth Theater strives to empower young people through performance arts, education, and the creation of outstanding theatrical and musical art. Located in Marquette, SAYT serves the central Upper Peninsula and is open to youth between the ages of 3-18 years. A series of performances each year range from full productions at Kaufman Auditorium to variety shows and performing at other community events.
Perkins is located at 2382 U.S. 41 West, in Marquette.
More information is available at saytheater.org or by calling 906-362-5463.
Knitting guild to hold pot luck
MARQUETTE – The Lake Superior Knitting Guild 233 is holding its annual Christmas Surprise Pot Luck Thursday in the Magnuson Hall at Messiah Lutheran Church, in Marquette.
The festivities start at 5:30 p.m. and continue until around 8 p.m.
Those attending are asked to bring a dish to share and also the recipe. Anyone interested in the yarn exchange should bring in two skeins of a favorite yarn. These will be put in a drawing with the others brought in and participants will be asked to create an item for another with the yarn drawn. The completed projects will be modeled in May at the group’s Spring Salad Luncheon.
Those attending should also remember to bring in their charity knits and a food item for the church pantry.
Christmas concert at Carnegie
ISHPEMING – The date has been changed for “Just Like the Ones I Used to Know,” a Christmas concert special at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library.
The event is now planned for 12:30 p.m. Saturday. It will feature special performances of selections from local artists Martin Achatz, Linda Smith and Seamus Collins from the new Christmas release, “Just Like The Ones I Used To Know.”
Copies of this Christmas CD will be on sale with a portion of the profits going to the library.
Older adult loneliness addressed
L’ANSE – Baraga County Memorial Hospital’s Lunch & Learn Series presents “Loneliness Among Older Adults.”
It will be presented by Carol Korpel, Little Brothers program director, at noon Thursday in the BCMH Conference Center in L’Anse.
Cost of the program is $5, which includes lunch. Call 524-3322 to register.
Lapsit scheduled for Friday
ISHPEMING – The public is invited to join in at the Children’s Room of the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library from 10:30-10:50 a.m. Friday for Infant and Toddler Library Lapsit, a program for the littlest patrons and their caregivers.
Those attending will enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes followed by a playtime. Contact the library at 486-4381 for more information or find it on Facebook.
Party on tap in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT – The Humboldt Township Christmas Party is being held from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the Humboldt Township Hall. Community members will enjoy meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus, horse-drawn sleigh rides, hot dogs, cookies and hot cocoa.
‘Let’s get moving’ in Ishpeming
ISHPEMING – The Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library presents: Let’s Get Moving at the Library.
This program features stories and activities with fitness coach Tonya to get people moving and active. The library invite children ages 3-8 to join in at 1 p.m. Saturday.
For more information contact the library at 906-486-4381 or find it on Facebook.
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Modern classic film at PWPL
MARQUETTE – Peter White Public Library invites viewers to a free screening of the modern classic film “The Sting” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the library’s Community Room.
This comic crime drama is set in Chicago in September 1936, where a young con man seeking revenge for his murdered partner teams up with a master of the big con to win a fortune from a criminal banker. The film features a musical score composed by Marvin Hamlisch.
Starring Robert Redford, Paul Newman and Robert Shaw, “The Sting” was directed by George Roy Hill who also directed Newman and Redford in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” (1969.)
Screenwriter for “The Sting” was Oscar winner, David S. Ward, who is also known for “Sleepless in Seattle” (1987).
It won seven Oscars including Best Picture, Director, Screenplay and Music. “The Sting” was released in 1973, is rated PG, and runs for 129 minutes. Light refreshments will be served.
There is no admission charge thanks to sponsorship by the Friends of the Peter White Public Library. For more information visit www.pwpl.info or call 226-4318.
Caregivers workshops scheduled
MARQUETTE – Creating Confident Caregivers is once again available in the Marquette area, brought to you, in part, by the U.P. Area Agency on Aging/UPCAP and in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association-UP Region-GMC.
There is no charge to participants for the weekly sessions or materials and respite care may be available through participating area agencies while caregivers attend the workshop.
The next “Creating Confident Caregivers” workshop starts Wednesday in Marquette. This is a six-week workshop which meets once each week on Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m.
Those interested in participating in this workshop should call 1-800-305-8137, dial 2-1-1 or visit on the web at www.upcap.org.
River Valley to decorate cookies
MARQUETTE – The public is invited to River Valley Bank on West Washington Street in Marquette for the annual cookie decorating with the kids.
This event will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Santa will be visiting this year.
Those participating are asked to bring a gift to donate to the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter.
Cookies will be provided by Joe’s Cakes.
Those planning to attended should RSVP to 226-1381.
Living nativity set in Ishpeming
ISHPEMING – “Alive, a Living Nativity” will take place on Main Street in downtown Ishpeming at 5 p.m. Thursday.
Activities will include children’s games, a photo booth, Santa, music, wagon rides, and refreshments. Firepots will be lining the street to provide warmth.
The highlight of the evening will be the reenactment of the nativity to be held at 7 p.m.
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‘Santaland Diaries’ to be presented
MARQUETTE – Northern Michigan University’s Forest Roberts Theatre will present “The Santaland Diaries” by David Sedaris on Saturday at Coco’s Restaurant in Marquette.
Two performances are scheduled: A 7:30 p.m. show with a full-course dinner (vegetarian option available); and a midnight show with appetizers. The production is a fundraiser for the NMU First Nighters Club.
“The Santaland Diaries” is Sedaris’ one-man sendup of his brief, misguided career as Crumpet, a Macy’s elf. It skewers the sentimental aspects of Christmas, such as happy children, spritely elves, gifts and good cheer. Crumpet shows the other side of what it’s like to work in Santaland, as he becomes increasingly battle-weary, bitter and funny.
Please be advised that the show contains adult language and themes. Ansley Valentine directs the production and NMU student Shane O’Connor stars.
Tickets must be purchased in advance at the NMU Superior Dome or Forest Roberts Theatre box office. They cost $35 for the dinner show and $25 for the midnight show with appetizers. The price includes coffee, tea or water. A cash bar will also be available.
For more information, call 227-2082.
Christmas craft show Saturday
MARQUETTE – The Skandia Lions Club is hosting a community Christmas craft show and rummage from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Skandia Lions Clubhouse at 190 Beckman Road, in Skandia.
The event will feature more than 20 tables of homemade Christmas crafts and gift ideas. Some of the items that will be at the show include handmade Christmas crafts, rummage items, handmade signs, collectable coins, Pampered Chef, organic soap, henna tattoos, 31, essential oils, hand made fishing lures, macrame key chains, hand made furniture, and more.
More details can be found on the Facebook page: Skandia Lions Club.
Gossard to host holiday gala
ISHPEMING – Christmas Gala at the Gossard will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
The Gossard is at the corner of Cleveland and Second streets in downtown Ishpeming. A variety of unique, upscale crafts and baked goods will be avaiable.
A free drawing for a basket of goods from participating crafters and artists will take place.
For more information, call 485-6225.
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Local authors at Snowbound
MARQUETTE – Snowbound Books, in Marquette, will host its annual Author Extravaganza from 1-3 p.m. Saturday.
The authors are: Sonny Longtine (“Magnificent Mansions and Courtly Cottages of the UP”); R. Bruce Larson (“Secrets & Rivals”); John Fortunato (“Dark Reservations”)and Scott Reddinger (“Y is for Yooper”).
Bethel Lutheran hosting cookie walk
ISHPEMING – The women of Bethel Lutheran Church in Ishpeming will host a cookie walk at the church from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday.
A variety of homemade Christmas cookies will be available for $5 per pound. Breads, candies, and more for the holidays will be sold. Refreshments will be served.
This event is open to the public.
Bethel is located at 333 E. Ridge St., in Ishpeming, and is handicapped accessible.
Christmas craft sale this Saturday
ISHPEMING – Trinity Lutheran Church will host a Christmas craft sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
The church is at 414 E. Ridge St., in Ishpeming.
More than a dozen tables featuring unique gift ideas, letters to Santa, homemade crafts, woodworkings, canning goodies, jewelry, and homemade bake goods will be available.
Dance at VFW scheduled
ISHPEMING – The VFW Post 4573 will host a dance at the post, located at 310 Bank St., in Ishpeming, from 2-6 p.m. Saturday.
The Richie Yurkovich Band will be playing a variety of music. Cost is $8 per person at the door. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. Everyone is welcome.
For more info call the Post at 906-486-4856 or Cheryl at 248-906-0085.
Craft, bake sale in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT – The Almost Annual Humboldt Craft, Bake Sale, and Spaghetti Feed will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Humboldt Township Hall.
Items available will include yeast and sweet breads, cookies, candy and pies. Also, new Christmas decorations, knit and crocheted items, Avon, homemade salsas and jams will be available.
For more information, call 339-2376.
Lutheran CORE?session set
ESCANABA – Lutherans from across the Upper Peninsula, northern Wisconsin, and northern Lower Michigan will be gathering on Saturday at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Escanaba when the Northwoods Lutheran CORE will hold its regional theological conference and convocation.
All members, guests, and visitors are welcome.
Northwoods Lutheran CORE is a partner of Lutheran CORE (Coalition for Renewal). Lutheran CORE is a group of like-minded Lutherans who are seeking to be faithful to the gospel of Jesus Christ; the Holy Bible as the Word of God; and the tradition of family, as instituted by God Himself
The keynote speaker for the gathering in Escanaba will be the Rev. Paddy Rooney, STS, Senior of the Society of the Holy Trinity. The theme for the event is “The Bible, Mary, Luther, and the Church: A Lutheran Assessment on the Mother of our Lord.”
“In this season of Advent we are anticipating the birth of Jesus; Immanuel God with us. There is one person in our faith tradition who was also waiting with excited anticipation; Mary, the mother of our Lord. We are excited to have such a well-known theologian in the Lutheran community to share the importance Mary has within the church tradition and invite us to join with her in excited anticipation for the coming of our Savior; of Immanuel, God with us. The coming of Jesus,” said the Rev. David Johnson, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Ishpeming and Chairman of the Northwoods Lutheran CORE Steering Committee.
“Lutherans have been affiliating with CORE in large numbers to protest the decisions made at the Churchwide Assembly of the ELCA in 2009 to provide for the blessing of same-sex unions and the ordination of sexually active homosexuals. They are also looking to CORE to provide guidance in a time of great theological drift away from the historic principles of Christianity.”
In addition to the presentations, the CORE gathering will include two inspiring worship services. Rooney will be preaching during the closing worship service.
All are welcome to attend the Northwoods Lutheran CORE Convocation in Escanaba. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. and the event concludes at 6 p.m. A suggested donation of $25 will be accepted to cover lunch and materials. Checks can be made out to Northwoods CORE and mailed to Pastor Chris Johnson, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1230 North 18th St., Escanaba, MI 49829.
More information about Lutheran CORE can be found at www.lutherancore.org.
Houghton Math Jam scheduled
HOUGHTON – All 3-12 grade students are invited to the Houghton Math Jam at Houghton High School from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
This is a fun day of math competitions for all levels. There will be elementary, middle school, and high school categories for the first time. There will be prizes and Jam Jar trophies.
Registration is free before Thursday and will be $5 day of the event. Students are welcome with or without teachers; come in teams of four or meet new teammates at the competition. Special prize for the school districts with the most students and from the farthest away.
To register or for more information, contact John Gershenson at jkgershe@mtu.edu.
The event is sponsored by OHM Advisors, ThermoAnalytics Inc., GS Engineering, World of Wood, Texas Instruments, Michigan Space Grant Consortium, XMATIC, and Smucker’s.
Christmas concert at NHS
NEGAUNEE – The Negaunee Male Chorus will present “A Peaceful Christmas” at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Negaunee High School auditorium.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Super One Foods, Negaunee; mBank, Negaunee and Ishpeming; Jubilee Foods on U.S. 41 in Ishpeming; TruNorth Federal Credit Union in Ishpeming; and Tourville West and Tourville North in Marquette.
Tickets also can be purchased from any chorus member.
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Churches offer Christmas program
ISHPEMING – All women in the area are invited to a Christmas program titled, “Colors of Christmas” at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bethel Lutheran Church in Ishpeming.
The program is sponsored by the women of Bethel, Bethany, Faith and Trinity Lutheran churches.
Those attending are asked to bring items – lists of suggested items are available at the sponsoring churches – for the Care Clinic and Voices for Youth. Refreshments will be served following the program.
The church is located at 333 E. Ridge St., in Ishpeming and is handicapped accessible.
Belles to meet at Jasper Ridge
ISHPEMING – The Ishpeming/Negaunee Belles meet at the Jasper Ridge Brewery in Ishpeming at noon Thursday.
Cedar Tree workshop in offing
MARQUETTE – The Cedar Tree Institute of Marquette, a nonprofit organization that initiates projects and provides services in the areas of mental health, religion, and the environment, invite pastors, priests, and faith leaders to a workshop entitled,”Dreams: God’s Forgotten Language” Dec. 16 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Marquette and again Dec. 18 at the Zion Lutheran Church in St. Ignace.
Since 1995, the Cedar Tree Institute, has offered more than 50 workshops for clergy and faith leaders in Northern Michigan. The major focus for those learning experiences has been, and continues to be, the integration of spiritual disciplines into pastoral care. Guest presenters have included family physicians, psychologists and social workers.
Both workshops are offered from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. Facilitators for this December series on “Dreams: God’s Forgotten Language” include: Jon Magnuson, an ELCA Lutheran pastor and psychotherapist (MSW, ACSW), Barb Ojibway, a retired elementary school principle and NMU adjunct faculty member, and Ray Hasenauer, a family and child therapist. Lunch will be included as well as resource packets for all participants.
Space is limited, so participants are encouraged to pre-register by Monday. Suggested donation to cover cost of workshop materials and lunch is $45 per person.
To register or for more information, contact Magnuson at 906-228-5494 or at Cedartreeinstitute.org.
Christmas Day dinner planned
MARQUETTE – On Christmas Day, Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly will host a holiday dinner with candlelight, fresh flowers and live music.
The dinner in Marquette will be held at St. Christopher?s Catholic Church and will begin at 2 p.m. Seniors age 60 and over who have no family nearby and will be alone for the holiday are welcome to attend.
To make a reservation, call 906-482-6944.
Little Brothers will also be preparing and delivering meals for the elderly home bound who will be alone and cannot come to the holiday parties.
Volunteers are needed to help with transportation, cooking, making desserts, set-up, serving and clean-up. Help transporting the elderly to dinner and visiting the homebound with a Christmas meal is especially needed.
To volunteer, call 482-6944 or visit the web at Houghton.littlebrothers.org
Bethel Baptist to present musical
MARQUETTE – This Christmas season, the public is invited to join Bethel Baptist’s Christmas Choir as they present, “Season of Joy.”
This Christmas musical combines the passion of Celtic music traditions and the joyous celebration of Christ’s birth. The musical, “Season of Joy” offers a collection of new and beloved seasonal songs for all ages. The presentations will be at 7 p.m. Friday and at 8:30 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday.
Bethel Baptist Church is located at 829 Grove St., in Marquette. Those attending are encouraged to bring a food item for the Salvation Army’s food pantry.
Amateur radio test session set
NEGAUNEE – An amateur radio test session will take place at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the lower level of the Marquette County Health Department building in Negaunee Township.
Contact Rich at 249-3837 for more information.
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‘Building Hope in Uncertain Times’
MARQUETTE – The Building Hope in Uncertain Times book study continues at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Peter White Public Library’s Shiras Room.
Participants will explore “Section 4: Rebellious Imagination” of “The Impossible Will Take a Little While” edited by Paul Rogat Loeb. Writers in this section of the book include Pablo Neruda, Susan Griffin, John Lewis, Toni Mirosevich, Vern Huffman, Sherman Alexie and Tony Kushner.
U.S. Air Force retiree and former educator, Douglas Gill will facilitate this month’s discussion which will examine how we can draw inspiration from our own imaginations, music, laughter and hope beyond reason.
Participants are encouraged to read the chapter before attending the book discussion but all are encouraged to join in, regardless. The Impossible Will Take a Little While is available through your public library, local bookstore and online.
The book discussion group meets, generally, on the second Wednesday of each month and the discussion is facilitated by different community leaders each time.
More than a single program, Building Hope offers a community conversation in which participants can explore the topics presented in the book from a variety of angles through monthly films, book discussions, music and art events, writing workshops and public lectures held from September through May.
There is no admission charge to all Building Hope events thanks to sponsorship by the Marquette County Community Foundation, PWPL Friends and Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund of the Peter White Public Library, Emerick Family Fund of the Marquette County Community Foundation and private donors. More information can be found on the library’s website as it becomes available at www.pwpl.info or by calling 226-4318.
Once Upon A Crime set to meet
MARQUETTE – Once Upon A Crime, the book group for Mystery Lovers will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Dandelion Cottage Room at the Peter White Public Library to discuss “1222” by Anne Holt, Norway’s bestselling female crime writer.
In the midst of a massive blizzard, a train steaming toward Norway’s far north derails – 1,222 meters above sea level. The good news: there’s a grand old hotel nearby, mostly empty except for staff. The bad news: one of the passengers turns up dead. On hand is retired police inspector Hanne Wilhelmsen, paralyzed from a bullet in her spine, who reluctantly starts investigating.
New members are welcome. For more information, call 228-9953.
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Italian Hall tragedy remembered
MARQUETTE – Documentary film fans and local history buffs are invited to view the film “1913 Massacre” and meet the film’s producer/director at 7 p.m. Monday in the Peter White Public Library’s community room.
Subtitled A film Inspired by a Woody Guthrie Song, “1913 Massacre” follows Woody Guthrie’s son, singer/songwriter, Arlo Guthrie to the town of Calumet, a once-thriving mining town in the Copper Country still haunted by the tragic events that inspired Woody Guthrie’s ballad, “1913 Massacre.”
The film captures the last living witnesses of the 1913 tragedy, reconstructs Calumet’s past from individual memories, family legends and songs, and traces the legacy of the Italian Hall disaster to the present day.
The film’s co-producer/director, Louis V. Galdieri, will lead a question and answer session after the screening of the film. Ken Ross, the film’s other producer/director, will not be able to attend the screening, but is an award-winning director and cinematographer of documentaries, independent films, commercials, music videos and TV shows. His work has appeared on ABC, HBO, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, and PBS. Ross has taught film production and aesthetics Bard College, Vassar College and SUNY Purchase.
There is no admission charge to attend the event thanks to the sponsorship by the Friends of the Peter White Public Library.
For more information visit www.pwpl.info or call 226-4318.
Open house set for Carnegie
ISHPEMING – The public is invited to a Holiday Open House at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library from 2-4 p.m. Sunday.
All are encouraged to tour the library, taking note of some of the recent renovations, including a new elevator, windows, lighting, and much more. Ishpeming?s Volunteer Citizen of the Year Ray Leverton, who has been instrumental in fundraising for the renovations, will be on hand to help with the tours.
The lower level of the library will be the location of two events. Used books will be for sale in the Leverton Community Room, with hardcovers selling for 50 cents and paperbacks for a quarter. The Children’s Room will feature refreshments, including Christmas goodies.
On the main floor of the library the Friends of the Library will have a number of items for sale, including new recipe books, 2016 calendars, tote bags, Ameen note cards, and Ostlund note cards and prints. New this year are two special tree ornaments, of the library and of Old Ish. In addition, a sale of baked goods will be held on this level.
The library will be festooned with Christmas trees decorated by various community groups and individuals, with the public helping to decide on a winner of the Trim-a-Tree Contest. Also on display will be some of the Santa Claus figures from the collection donated to the library several years ago.
The decorations will remain in place for enjoyment by the public until early January.
Redeemer hosting bazaar
MARQUETTE – Redeemer Lutheran Women in Ministry will be hosting their annual Christmas Bazaar at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1700 W. Fair Ave., in Marquette Saturday.
Doors open at 11 a.m. and close at 1:30 p.m.
Included in the Christmas bazaar are white elephant items, bake sale, crafts, wreaths, and more. The bazaar is open to the community and everyone is welcome.
For more information call 228-9883.
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Dance Zone to host music session
MARQUETTE – Contra and old-time square dance will be offered Sunday, Dec. 6 at Dance Zone, 1113 Lincoln Ave., in Marquette.
People can dance or just listen to the traditional music of All Strings Considered. A caller will lead participants through the steps. Contra dancing is one of the oldest forms of social dance, having enjoyed a couple of centuries of popularity in England, Ireland and France before finding its own American style.
This is a family-friendly event, suitable for all ages. Those attending are asked to bring clean shoes to protect the dance floor as well as the dancers.
A suggested donation of $5 per person will help to pay for the band.
Lap sit happening at Carnegie
ISHPEMING – The public is invited to join in the Infant and Toddler Lapsit in the Children’s Room of the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library from 10:30-10:50 a.m. Friday.
This is a program for the littlest patrons and their caregivers who can enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes followed by a playtime.
Contact the library at 486-4381 for more information or find it on Facebook.
Rock ‘N Ready Party at Lakeview
NEGAUNEE – Negaunee Public Schools will have its annual Christmas Rock ‘N Read Party from 9:30-11 a.m. Friday in the Lakeview School Library.
Everyone is welcome to join in the fun activities, books, refreshments and a visit from a special guest.
For more information, contact Diane Faust at 475-0229.
Birch bark ornaments the focus
MARQUETTE – Birch Bark Ornaments will be the focus of an event from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at MooseWood Nature Center in Marquette.
Local birch bark artist Rick Eckloff will offer a hands-on program on how to make birch bark/acorn angels. This program is suitable for ages 6 and up. Younger children may need parent assistance.
Suggested donation of $5/person or $10 for a family up to four.
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‘Mondays in the Sun’ scheduled
MARQUETTE – CineArts Films at Peter White Public Library, a series devoted to foreign and independent films, presents the movie, “Mondays in the Sun” at 7 p.m. Friday in the library’s Community Room.
“Mondays in the Sun” is powerful story that follows five unemployed shipyard workers on the coast of Spain. Led by the exuberant Santa, the men are down on their luck but still encourage each other to search for work, love and the strength to hope for better days.
Oscar winner Javier Bardem leads a sublime cast. The film will be introduced by Russ Thorburn, the Department of English at Northern Michigan Univeristy. The film is in Spanish with English subtitles and runs for 113 minutes.
Admission is free. Call 226-4309 or visit www.pwpl.info for more information.
American Legion to host fish fry
MARQUETTE – American Legion Post 44, located at 700 W. Bluff St., in Marquette, will host a fish fry from 5-7:30 p.m. Friday.
On the menu is whitefish or shrimp, a choice of baked potato or french fries or a hamburger basket. All meals include coleslaw.
This fish fry is open to the public.
Christmas concert set for church
L’ANSE – A Contemporary Christmas Concert will be presented by the Bay Area Chorus at 7 p.m. Friday at the Sacred Heart Church in L’Anse.
This will be the fifth annual Christmas concert by the choir. All are welcome, refreshments after the concert, and a free-will offering will be taken.
Santa coming to VFW party
ISHPEMING – The Ishpeming VFW Post will be hosting a Children’s Christmas Party for members’ children and grandchildren under 10 years old from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm. Saturday. Santa will be there at noon.
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PWPL to hold Holiday Open House
MARQUETTE – The annual tradition continues at Peter White Public Library: Celebrate the season with the library staff at the Holiday Open House from 3-5 p.m. Saturday throughout the library.
Participants can enjoy tasty treats and stroll through the 2015 Winter Wonderland Walk display of trees and wreaths decorated by Marquette County community members, families, and organizations. More than 65 trees and wreaths will be displayed on all floors of the building.
During the open house, the youth services department will host a make and take holiday craft opportunity and offer stories being read aloud by the tree. All ages are welcome drop in. Children under the age of 5 must be with an adult.
The 2015 Winter Wonderland Walk will remain on display through January 1st during regular library hours.
There is no admission charge to the event. Call 228-9510 or visit www.pwpl.info for more information.
Arts, culture events announced
MARQUETTE – The city of Marquette Arts and Culture Center announces its November/December LSAA Gallery exhibition by painter and printmaker, Bernie Park.
Park, a master of fine arts graduate from Michigan State University, developed a fascination for painting early on in life. Since relocating to Marquette County in 1998, Park has exhibited his work across the Upper Peninsula, most recently at the Great Lakes Show Case in Houghton, Michigan.
His exhibit will include paintings highly influenced by Tonalism, a late 19th century landscape movement, and will primarily be based on photographs taken in the Porcupine Mountains and Marquette County.
The December SmallWorks Gallery will feature photography by Corey Kelly. Kelly began her exploration of the world through a lens at the age of 15 when her grandfather gave her his Canon camera. While her light-heartedness and curiosity-filled blue eyes make her a clone of her grandfather, she embodies her mother’s word-loving and adventurous spirit.
Since graduating from Northern Michigan University in 2013, she has shared her love of photography with others through workshops and her participation in group shows. Her exhibit will feature photographs aiming to depict the story of small places.
The LSAA Gallery installation will be running now to Dec. 30 and the SmallWorks exhibit will be available for viewing from Dec. 1-30. There will be a combined artist reception from 6-8 p.m. Thursday featuring a pop-up art show put on by Northern Michigan University Outdoor Recreation students. The public is invited to attend and refreshments will be provided.
The arts and culture center is located in the lower level of the Peter White Public Library. For more information or questions, call 228-0472 or email arts-culture@mqtcty.org.
Bereavement session set at home
MARQUETTE – The 2015 Lake Superior Hospice annual memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans Chapel.
The memorial service provides an opportunity for anyone in the community who has lost a loved one to honor and celebrate the life of that loved one according to Cara Zanetti, bereavement coordinator at Lake Superior Hospice.
The chapel provides a setting for quiet and reflection, but also affords attendees the opportunity to participate in a unique ceremony. There will be a time for sharing memories and stories, music, and prayer. A reception will immediately follow the 6 p.m. ceremony.
The D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans is located at 425 Fisher St., in Marquette.
Lake Superior Hospice is a community-based non-profit organization serving Marquette and Alger County since 1979, providing quality care for the patients that are facing a life limiting illness.
For more information contact Cara Zanetti at 906-225-7760 or at czanetti@lakesuperiorhospice.org.
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