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SEPTEMBER EVENTS
1 WEDNESDAY
Sunrise 7:09 a.m.; Sunset 8:30 p.m.
Covington
• Mobile Blood Drive. 10:00 a.m. to noon. Covington Multipurpose Building. 355-2505.
Escanaba
• Bonifas Arts Center Volunteer Auxiliary Meeting. Learn about future classes and enjoy coffee, tea and baked goods. 9:00 a.m. Bonifas Arts Center, 700 First Avenue South. 786-3833, ext. 16.
• Quilted Jackets Trunk Show. Sally Zimmer will demonstrate her method and design. Noon. Bonifas Arts Center, 700 First Avenue South. 786-3833.
Gwinn
• Merry Mixers. 1:00 p.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
K.I. Sawyer
• Community Hand-up Meeting. 6:00 p.m. Tailwinds Grill and Bar, 800 M-94. www.communityhandup.org
Marquette
• Wildcat Market. Check out products and services available at this student entrepreneurial fair. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Academic Mall, between Jamrich Hall and the LRC. www.nmu.edu
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. Toddlers and their caregivers do hands-on activities together. Monday through Friday. $5. 11:00 a.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 West Baraga Avenue. 226-3911.
• Medicare Information Clinic. 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 228-6169.
• Memory Walk Informational Rally Day. Learn more about Memory Walk, register for the walk and enjoy refreshments. 5:00 p.m. Messiah Lutheran Church, 305 West Magnetic Street. 225-1119.
• Trout Unlimited Meeting. 6:00 p.m. Landmark Inn, 230 North Front Street. 249-9061.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 6:30 p.m. Suite 8 Westwood Mall, 3020 US-41 West. 226-3108.
• Bingo. 6:45 p.m. Masonic Center, 128 West Washington Street. 228-8450.
• Round Dance Lessons. 6:45 p.m. Location varies. Call for details. 227-5702.
• La Table Françoise: Informal French Conversation Group. All levels of speaking and listening are welcome. 7:00 p.m. Room 111i (near Starbucks), LRC, NMU.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. 10:00 a.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
• Social Luncheon. The public is welcome at this weekly lunch, targeted for seniors. Call ahead for the menu. Seniors, $4.50; nonseniors, $5. 11:30 a.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
• Jackson Mine Farmers Market. Featuring local growers, producers, crafters and food vendors. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jackson Mine Park, corner of Iron and Tobin streets. 869-4859.
• Pinochle. 6:30 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
Norway
• Dickinson County Fair. Activities include carnival rides, food, livestock shows and more. Through the 6th. Prices vary. 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. Dickinson County Fairgrounds. 774-8021 or www.dickinsoncountyfair.com
2 THURSDAY
Sunrise 7:10 a.m.; Sunset 8:28 p.m.
Escanaba
• Mobile Blood Drive. 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Riverside Auto Sales and Town & Country Car Dealership, 2511 Ludington Street. 786-1593.
Gwinn
• Blood Pressure Screening. 11:00 a.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
• Senior Meal. Eat a nutritious meal and socialize with friends. Seniors, $3; adults, $6. Noon. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
• Senior Yoga. 2:00 p.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
• Farmers Market. 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Peter Nordeen Park, Pine Street. www.gwinnmi.com
Marquette
• Mindfulheart Meditation. 8:00 a.m. Morgan Chapel, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 201 East Ridge Street. 226-2912.
• Free Blood Pressure Screenings. 9:00 a.m. to noon. St. Vincent de Paul, 2119 Presque Isle Avenue. 226-3840.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 1:00 p.m. Suite 8 Westwood Mall, 3020 US-41 West. 226-3108.
• Marquette County Sociable Seniors. 5:00 p.m. Bonanza Restaurant, 2382 US-41 West. 360-9450.
• Pizza Night. Call before 5:30 p.m. to ensure enough pizza. $5 per person plus museum entry. 5:30 p.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 West Baraga Avenue. 226-3911.
• First Thursday Concert Series. The Truckey Boys will perform. $2 donation. 7:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 228-0472.
Negaunee
• Wii Bowling. 10:00 a.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
• Cribbage. 1:00 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
Norway
• Dickinson County Fair. See Wednesday the 1st.
Seney
• Amateur Photo Tours. Explore the refuge, take photos and share skills with other amateur photographers. 7:00 a.m. Seney National Wildlife Refuge, 1674 Refuge Entrance Road. 586-9851, ext. 15.
3 FRIDAY
Sunrise 7:11 a.m.; Sunset 8:26 p.m.
Gwinn
• Senior Exercise. 10:00 a.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
• Senior Meal. See Thursday the 2nd.
K.I. Sawyer
• Seasonal Crafts and Fun. Visit with others and create seasonal crafts. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Salvation Army Recreation Center, 302 Explorer. 346-5974.
Marquette
• Interfaith Forum. This month’s topic is developing interfaith alliances. 11:30 a.m. Lions Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 227-1880.
• Co-op Cookout. Learn how to cook grass-fed meat and sample local produce and meats. Noon. Marquette Food Co-op, 109 West Baraga Avenue. 225-0671.
• Ectothermic Days: A Fit of Phobic Fun. Museum friends will bring in new creatures and give information about the animals with a casual, hands-on approach. Youth younger than two, free; two and older, $5. All programs are free with admission or membership. 4:15 to 6:00 p.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 West Baraga Avenue. 226-3911.
• Youth Movie Night. 4:30 p.m. Lake Superior Village Youth and Family Center, 1901 Longyear Avenue. 228-3771.
• Kids Climb Fridays. Climb the 1,450 square-foot climbing wall. PEIF members, free; nonmembers, $6. 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. PEIF Building, NMU. 227-2519 or www.nmu.edu
• Explainer Training. Learn how to become a volunteer explainer for the museum. 6:00 p.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 West Baraga Avenue. 226-3911.
• Marquette Folk Dancers. Learn partner and nonpartner dances with an emphasis on European dance. The first hour is dedicated to beginning-level dances. No partner or experience necessary. Please wear soft-soled shoes. $2. 7:00 p.m. Enter green door on east side of building, Northern Lights Martial Arts, 1500 West Washington Street. 226-9617.
• AKC All Breed Dog Show. More than 550 different breeds will be featured. Through the 5th. Youth twelve and younger, free; $2 per day or $5 for three day pass. 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. NMU Superior Dome. www.marquettekennelclub.tripod.com/
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Social Bingo. 1:00 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
Norway
• Dickinson County Fair. 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. See Wednesday the 1st.
Skandia
• Farmers Market. 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Skandia Township Hall, Kreiger Drive. 942-7325.
4 SATURDAY
Sunrise 7:12 a.m.; Sunset 8:24 p.m.
Curtis
• Art of the Lake. Enjoy music and artwork by more than seventy exhibitors. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Erickson Center Park. www.curtischamber.com
Escanaba
• U.P. Steam and Gas Engine Show. Activities include tractor games, parades, flea market, food and more. Youth fourteen and younger, free; adults, $5. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. U.P. State Fairgrounds. www.upsteamandgasengine.org
Iron Mountain
• Farmers and Artists Market. 8:00 a.m. to noon. City parking lot, East A Street. 774-8530 or www.ironmountaindowntown.com
K.I. Sawyer
• Saturday Night Teen/Adult Basketball. 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. Salvation Army Recreation Center, 302 Explorer. 346-5974.
Marquette
• AKC All Breed Dog Show. See Friday the 3rd.
• Downtown Farmers and Artists Market. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Marquette Commons, 112 South Third Street. www.downtownmarquette.org
• Marquette Marathon and Half Marathon. This race is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Proceeds benefit MSHS Athletic Booster Club. $100. 7:00 a.m. Presque Isle. www.marquettemarathon.com
• Marquette Area Blues Fest. Features performances by nationally known blues artists, guitar and harmonica workshops and more. Featured performers include Greg Nagy, Chick Willis and Teeny Tucker. Through the 5th. Youth fourteen and younger, free with paid adult; fifteen to twenty-three, $10; adults, $25. Noon to 10:00 p.m. Mattson Lower Harbor Park, Lakeshore Boulevard. 227-1032 or www.marquetteareabluesfest.com
• Critter Feeding. Help feed the snakes, turtles, toads, fish and a frog. $5 suggested donation. 3:00 p.m. MooseWood Nature Center, Presque Isle. 228-6250.
Munising
• Old Time Dance with Brock, Tim and Friends. 7:00 p.m. Falling Rock Café and Bookstore, 104 East Munising Avenue. 387-3008.
Negaunee
• Jackson Mine Flea and Artisans Market.10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Jackson Mine Park, corner of Iron and Tobin streets. 869-4859.
Norway
• Dickinson County Fair. 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. See Wednesday the 1st.
5 SUNDAY
Sunrise 7:14 a.m.; Sunset 8:21 p.m.
Escanaba
• U.P. Steam and Gas Engine Show. See Saturday the 4th.
Gwinn
• Country Dance. Dance to the music of the Hart Beats. Food will be available for purchase. $7. 2:00 p.m. VFW, 54 North Mitchell Street. 346-5670.
Marquette
• AKC All Breed Dog Show. See Friday the 3rd.
• Marquette Area Blues Fest. Featured performers include the Flat Broke Blues Band, Moreland and Arbuckle, Candye Kane and Ronnie Barker Brooks. See Saturday the 4th.
• Steppin’ Out Ballroom Dance Club. Beginner and intermediate dance lessons are available. No experience necessary. Bring clean shoes. 7:00 p.m. Superior Room, University Center, NMU. 225-5702.
Norway
• Dickinson County Fair. 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. See Wednesday the 1st.
6 MONDAY
Sunrise 7:15 a.m.; Sunset 8:21 p.m.
Labor Day
Escanaba
• U.P. Steam and Gas Engine Show. See Saturday the 4th.
Marquette
• Mackinac Bridge Walk. Join members of the North Country Trailer Hikers as they travel to participate in the annual Labor Day bridge walk. Plan on stopping for breakfast and dinner. 5:30 a.m. Call to be added to the carpool list. 226-6210.
Norway
• Dickinson County Fair. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. See Wednesday the 1st.
7 TUESDAY
Sunrise 7:16 a.m.; Sunset 8:19 p.m.
Gwinn
• Blood Pressure Screening. 11:00 a.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
• Senior Meal. See Thursday the 2nd.
K.I. Sawyer
• Sawyer Seniors and Friends. Stop by and socialize with other seniors in the community. 1:30 p.m. Salvation Army Recreation Center, 302 Explorer. 346-5974.
Marquette
• Mindfulheart Meditation. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Superiorland Bridge Club: Home Style. 1:00 p.m. Suite 8 Westwood Mall, 3020 US-41 West. 226-3108.
• Junior Youth Council. Youth ages eight to twelve learn valuable leadership skills and help plan community events. 4:30 p.m. Lake Superior Village Youth and Family Center, 1901 Longyear Avenue. 228-3771.
• International Dancing. NMU International Dancers offer recreational folk dancing for all ages. 7:00 p.m. Presque Isle Pavilion. 225-5702.
• Peter White Public Library Book Group. The group will discuss The Help by Kathryn Stockett. New members welcome. 7:00 p.m. Dandelion Cottage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4312.
• Registration Deadline: NCLL Canyonlands. See Thursday the 9th.
Michigamme
• Senior Meal and Senior Cribbage. Noon. Michigamme Community Building, corner of Main and Barnum streets. 323-6608.
• Cribbage. 7:00 p.m. Michigamme Community Building, corner of Main and Barnum streets. 323-6608.
Munising
• Farmers Market. 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Bayshore Park. 337-2530.
Negaunee
• Mobile Blood Drive. 2:00 to 5:45 p.m. St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 202 West Case Street. 475-4018.
8 WEDNESDAY
Sunrise 7:17 a.m.; Sunset 8:17 p.m.
Gwinn
• Merry Mixers. See Wednesday the 1st.
Ishpeming
• Mobile Blood Drive. 2:00 to 5:45 p.m. Wesley United Methodist Church, 801 Hemlock Street. 485-4103.
Marquette
• Medicare Information Clinic. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Bingo. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Round Dance Lessons. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Panama: The Natural Destination. Mark and Joannie Hubinger will present photos and stories from a twenty-five day birding trip to Panama. 7:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 228-8781.
• Spiritual Meditations and Devotions—Embracing All World Faiths. Participants share readings, songs and meditations. 7:00 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 249-3532.
• La Table Françoise: Informal French Conversation Group. See Wednesday the 1st.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Social Luncheon. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Jackson Mine Farmers Market. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Pinochle. See Wednesday the 1st.
9 THURSDAY
Sunrise 7:19 a.m.; Sunset 8:15 p.m.
Gwinn
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Senior Meal. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Senior Yoga. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Farmers Market. See Thursday the 2nd.
Marquette
• Mindfulheart Meditation. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Free Blood Pressure Screenings. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Book Babies. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes for babies and toddlers up to twenty-four months old. 10:00 a.m. Children’s Area, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee Meeting. Jim Islieb will discuss The Impact of Master Gardners Across Michigan. Noon. Landmark Inn, 230 North Front Street. www.mqtbeautification.org
• Superiorland Bridge Club. See Thursday the 2nd.
• NCLL Canyonlands. Nature photographer and author David Jesse McChesney will present America’s Canyonlands. Register by the 7th. NCLL members, $4; nonmembers, $7. 4:30 p.m. Room 101B, Superior Dome, NMU. 228-5489.
• Marquette County Sociable Seniors. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Pizza Night. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Yarnwinders Fiber Guild Meeting. 6:00 p.m. Arts and Culture Center, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street.
• Youth Air Academy. Students fourteen to seventeen years old are invited to learn about aviation. Students will learn principles of flight, weather, navigation and air-safety. Students must attend both class sessions. Register by the 7th. Class also meets September 11 at K.I. Sawyer. 6:00 p.m. Jacobetti Center, NMU. 249-4586.
• Second Thursday Creative Series: Pajama Party. Activities for pre-school and elementary-aged children include crafts, snacks, music and more. Youth younger than two, free; two and older, $5. All programs are free with admission or membership. 5:30 p.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 Baraga Avenue. 226-3911.
Negaunee
• Wii Bowling. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Cribbage. See Thursday the 2nd.
Seney
• Amateur Photo Tours. See Thursday the 2nd.
10 FRIDAY
Sunrise 7:20 a.m.; Sunset 8:13 p.m.
Calumet
• Musical: Once Upon a Mattress. The Calumet Players will perform a musical version of The Princess and the Pea. Through the 11th and the 16th through the 18th. $15. 7:30 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth Street. 227-2610 or www.calumettheatre.com
Gwinn
• Senior Exercise. See Friday the 3rd.
• Senior Meal. See Thursday the 2nd.
K.I. Sawyer
• Seasonal Crafts and Fun. See Friday the 3rd.
Marquette
• Youth Movie Night. See Friday the 3rd.
• Mobile Blood Drive. 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Family Video, 1110 West Washington Street. 228-3200.
• Kids Climb Fridays. See Friday the 3rd.
• Ectothermic Days: A Fit of Phobic Fun. 5:30 p.m. See Friday the 3rd.
• School of Rock. Youth are invited to join Bobby Hayes with their instruments for a concert. Youth younger than two, free; two and older, $5. All programs are free with admission or membership. 6:00 p.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 Baraga Avenue. 226-3911.
• Marquette Folk Dancers. See Friday the 3rd.
• U.P. Folklife Festival Funky Folk Dance. The PasiCats and Conga Se Menne will perform. Donations appreciated. 7:00 p.m. University Center, NMU. www.nmu.edu
• Registration Deadline: NCLL: Bridge, Fun and Easy for You. See Tuesday the 14th.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Social Bingo. See Friday the 3rd.
Ontonagon
• Hunters Harvest Festival. Activities include a hunter’s safety course, kayaking demonstrations, introduction to geocaching and letterboxing programs and more. Through the 12th. Times vary. Michigan residents, $6; nonresidents, $8. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. www.porcupinemountains.com.
Skandia
• Farmers Market. See Friday the 3rd.
11 SATURDAY
Sunrise 7:21 a.m.; Sunset 8:11 p.m.
Calumet
• Musical: Once Upon a Mattress. See Friday the 10th.
Chatham
• Tour da Woods Mountain Bike Challenge. Riders can choose between a thirty-mile or fifteen-mile point-to-point course. Registration, 7:00 a.m. Race, 9:00 p.m. Alger County Fairgrounds. www.tourdawoods.org
Escanaba
• End the Silence Walk. Participants can run or walk a two-, five- or ten-mile route. Additional activities include a brat and bake sale, auction and raffle. Money raised benefits the Delta County suicide-prevention task force. Youth twelve and younger, $10; adults, $25. Ludington Park Pavilion. Registration, 8:30 a.m. Walk/Run, 11:00 a.m. 789-0003 or www.endthesilencewalk.com
Iron Mountain
• Farmers and Artists Market. See Saturday the 4th.
Ishpeming
• Household Hazardous Water Collection. Substances that are toxic, corrosive, reactive or flammable are accepted. For a list of items accepted, visit the Web site. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. West End Transfer Station, north of US-41 and west of the DNR field station. www.mcswma.com
K.I. Sawyer
• Youth Air Academy. Students will practice navigation and flight control, tour the air-traffic control tower and aircraft maintenance facilities. Lunch will be provided. Register by the 7th. 8:30 a.m. General Aviation Terminal. 249-4586.
• Saturday Night Teen/Adult Basketball. See Saturday the 4th.
Lake Linden
• 5K/10K Run/Walk. Walkers and runners can choose between a 5K stroller derby, 5K or 10K run. A children’s race also will be available. $10. Youth race is free. Registration, 7:30 a.m. 5K stroller derby, 8:45 a.m. 10K, 9:00 a.m. 5K, 9:05 a.m. Kids race, 10:15 a.m. Lake Linden Campgrounds and Beach. www.lakelinden5k10k.com
Marquette
• Guided Bird Walk. The walk covers a variety of habitats within the park and takes about two hours. 8:00 a.m. Bog Walk parking lot, Presque Isle. 228-8781.
• Downtown Farmers and Artists Market. See Saturday the 4th.
• Strut Your Mutt Walkathon. Bring your leashed dog and walk a 1.5-mile or three-mile route. Additional activities include meeting shelter dogs up for adoption, kids games, doggie contests and more. Proceeds benefit the Marquette County Humane Society. Youth thirteen and younger, $10; adults, $20. Pledges and additional donations appreciated. Registration, 9:00 a.m. walk, 10:00 a.m. Mattson Lower Harbor Park. 475-6661 or www.upaws.org
• Fair Trade Market. Purchase handcrafted items from disadvantaged artisans from around the world. Through the 12th. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Messiah Lutheran Church, 305 West Magnetic Street. 225-1119.
• U.P. Folklife Festival. Activities include arts and crafts demonstrations, performances by folk artists, food and beer tents and more. 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. University Center and DeVos Art Museum, NMU. www.nmu.edu
• Local Food Demo. Sample local foods prepared by Sweet Water Café. 11:00 a.m. Marquette Commons, 112 South Third Street. 225-0671.
• South Marquette Walking Tour. Jim Koski will lead the tour of one of Marquette’s oldest neighborhoods. $5 donation. 1:00 p.m. Mares-Z-Doats, corner of Division and Craig streets. 226-3571.
• U.P. Fall Beer Festival. Taste more than 150 beers from microbreweries and brewpubs throughout the U.P. and lower Michigan. Prices vary. 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Mattson Lower Harbor Park, Lakeshore Boulevard. www.michiganbrewersguild.org
• U.P. Making of the Movie. Author Ron Reikki will read from his novel U.P. and producer and actor Steven Wiig will discuss plans of making the book into a movie. 1:00 p.m. Snowbound Books, 118 North Third Street. North Third Street. www.facebook.com/u.p.movie
• GLBT Social Gathering. This intergenerational social gathering features games and a campfire cookout. 7:00 p.m. Marquette Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 1510 East M-28. 249-9450.
Munising
• Jeff Krebs Children’s Concert. 6:00 p.m. Falling Rock Café and Bookstore, 104 East Munising Avenue. 387-3008.
Negaunee
• Jackson Mine Flea and Artisans Market. See Saturday the 4th.
Ontonagon
• Hunters Harvest Festival. See Friday the 10th.
Seney
• Monarch Madness. Help collect and tag monarch butterflies. 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Seney National Wildlife Refuge, 1674 Refuge Entrance Road. 586-9851, ext. 15.
Trenary
• Fall Festival Workbee. Help prepare the grounds and hall for the annual festival. 9:00 a.m. St. Rita’s Parish. 446-3350.
12 SUNDAY
Sunrise 7:22 a.m.; Sunset 8:09 p.m.
Crystal Falls
• White Water Jamboree. The Premo family and friends will perform traditional and contemporary folk music. Advanced tickets, $12; at the door, $15. 2:00 p.m. Crystal Theatre, 304 Superior Avenue. 875-6867 or www.thecrystaltheatre.org
Marquette
• Around the World Rally Day. Meet the volunteer teachers and staff of Messiah’s youth programs and enjoy activities. 10:00 a.m. Messiah Lutheran Church, 305 West Magnetic Street. 225-1119.
• Fair Trade Market. 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. See Saturday the 11th.
• Violin Concert. Barbara Rhyneer will perform. 3:00 p.m. Reynolds Recital Hall, NMU. www.nmu.edu
• UNITED Conference. Informative, engaging and interested presentations surrounding the themes of unity and diversity will be presented. Through the 16th. Locations and event times vary. www.nmu.edu/united
• Steppin’ Out Ballroom Dance Club. See Sunday the 5th.
Munising
• Tour da Valley Youth Mountain Bike Race. Youth ages sixteen and younger can compete in races ranging from fifty-feet to five-miles. Registration, noon. Race, 1:30 p.m. Valley Spur Lodge, M-94, five miles south of Munising. www.tourdawoods.org
Negaunee
• U.P. Making of the Movie. Author Ron Reikki will read from his novel U.P. and producer and actor Steven Wiig will discuss plans of making the book into a movie. 7:00 p.m. Vista Theatre, 218 Iron Street. www.facebook.com/u.p.movie
Ontonagon
• Hunters Harvest Festival. See Friday the 10th.
Trenary
• Fall Festival. Enjoy an afternoon of games, music, raffles and a harvest dinner featuring turkey, potatoes, gravy and pie will be served. Takeout dinners available. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. St. Rita’s Parish. 446-3350.
13 MONDAY
Sunrise 7:24 a.m.; Sunset 8:07 p.m.
Escanaba
• U.P. Making of the Movie. Author Ron Reikki will read from his novel U.P. and producer and actor Steven Wiig will discuss plans of making the book into a movie. 7:00 p.m. Bay de Noc Community College, 2001 North Lincoln Road. www.facebook.com/u.p.movie
Gwinn
• Senior Exercise. See Friday the 3rd.
• Senior Meal. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Bridge. 1:00 p.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
Houghton
• VSA of Michigan Copper Country Art Group. People with or without disabilities can share artistic talents and have fun. $7. 5:30 p.m. Oak House, 19631 Sampson. 228-5744.
Marquette
• UNITED Conference. See Sunday the 12th.
• Storytime. Stories for two- and three-year-old children will be told. 10:00 a.m. Children’s Area, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• VSA of Michigan Hiawatha Drop-In Art Group. People with or without disabilities can share artistic talents and have fun. $2. 1:00 p.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 West Baraga Avenue. 226-3911.
• PWPL Storytellers. Youth will learn drama and storytelling skills, perform plays, puppet shows and radio bits. 4:00 p.m. Youth Atrium, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• Teen Youth Council. Youth ages twelve to eighteen learn valuable leadership skills and help plan community events. 4:30 p.m. Lake Superior Village Youth and Family Center, 1901 Longyear Avenue. 228-3771.
• Medieval Re-creation (SCA) Meeting. The group researches, recreates and discusses the medieval ages. 5:30 p.m. Locations vary. 362-9260.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Superiorland Toastmasters Meeting. 6:30 p.m. Conference Room, Peninsula Medical Center, 1414 West Fair Avenue (use Waldo Street entrance). 360-9765 or www.superiorlandtoastmasters.com
• Peter White Public Library Readers Theater. The group will read The Birds by Aristophanes. 7:00 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4318.
• Marquette Choral Society Rehearsals. The repertoire includes Midnight Mass for Christmas by Charpentier, new carols by John Rutter and more. No audition necessary. Nominal fee for music and membership. 7:00 p.m. Choral Room, 250, Thomas Fine Arts Building, NMU. 227-2563.
• American Western Square Dance. Square dancers who enjoy mainstream levels with some plus-level sets are welcome. Minimal instruction provided. 7:30 p.m. Location varies. Call for details. 227-5702.
• Registration Deadline: NCLL Room at the In Presentation. See Wednesday the 15th.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Pinochle. 1:00 p.m. See Wednesday the 1st.
14 TUESDAY
Sunrise 7:25 a.m.; Sunset 8:05 p.m.
Escanaba
• United Way Soup’r Chili Challenge. Sample a variety of homemade chili recipes. Prices vary. 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Ruth Butler Building, U.P. State Fairgrounds, 2401 Twelfth Avenue North. 786-3736.
Gwinn
• Pasty Sale. Order ahead and pick up between 10:00 a.m. and noon. $3.50. VFW Post 5670, 54 North Mitchell Street. 346-5670.
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Tuesday the 7th.
• Senior Meal. See Thursday the 2nd.
Hancock
• U.P. Making of the Movie. Author Ron Reikki will read from his novel U.P. and producer and actor Steven Wiig will discuss plans of making the book into a movie. 4:00 p.m. North Wind Books, Finlandia University, 601 Quincy Street. www.facebook.com/u.p.movie
Houghton
• U.P. Making of the Movie. Author Ron Reikki will read from his novel U.P. and producer and actor Steven Wiig will discuss plans of making the book into a movie. 6:30 p.m. Portage Lake District Library, 58 Huron Street. www.facebook.com/u.p.movie
• MTU Archival Speaker Series. Dr. Jennifer Gunn will speak about the history of rural medicine in the upper Midwest from 1900 to 1950. 7:00 p.m. Room 642, Dow Environmental Sciences Building, MTU. 487-2505.
K.I. Sawyer
• Sawyer Seniors and Friends. See Tuesday the 7th.
Marquette
• UNITED Conference. See Sunday the 12th.
• Mindfulheart Meditation. See Thursday the 2nd.
• NCLL: Bridge, Fun and Easy for You. Register by the 10th. CCLL members, $4; nonmembers, $7.10:00 a.m. Superiorland Bridge Club, Westwood Mall, 3020 US-41 West. 225-1871.
• Marquette Probus. An informative program is provided. New members are welcome to join this club for retirees, sponsored by Rotary International. 11:00 a.m. Bonanza, 2382 US-41 West. 228-4497.
• Storytime for 4s and 5s. Youth ages four and five can enjoy crafts and stories. 1:00 p.m. Children’s Area, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• Superiorland Bridge Club: Home Style. See Tuesday the 7th.
• Junior Youth Council. See Tuesday the 7th.
• International Dancing. See Tuesday the 7th.
• North Country Trail Hikers General Membership Meeting. 7:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-6210.
• Writers Ink. Participants will listen to a presentation by Tyler Tichelaar, which will be followed by a discussion and social. Open to individuals interested in writing. 7:00 p.m. Lions Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-1543.
Michigamme
• Senior Meal and Senior Cribbage. See Tuesday the 7th.
• Cribbage. See Tuesday the 7th.
Munising
• Farmers Market. See Tuesday the 7th.
Negaunee
• VA Romo Post 3165 Ladies Auxiliary Meeting. 7:00 p.m. Upstairs of the VA Romo Post 3165, 208 Gold Street. 475-9183.
Skandia
• Skandia Lioness Annual Pie Social. Enjoy a variety of homemade pies. Proceeds support community projects. 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. community Center, 224 Kreiger Drive.
15 WEDNESDAY
Sunrise 7:26 a.m.; Sunset 8:03 p.m.
Gwinn
• Merry Mixers. See Wednesday the 1st.
Ishpeming
• U.P. Making of the Movie. Author Ron Reikki will read from his novel U.P. and producer and actor Steven Wiig will discuss plans of making the book into a movie. 1:00 p.m. Country Village and Bookstore, 1040 Country Lane. www.facebook.com/u.p.movie
Marquette
• UNITED Conference. See Sunday the 12th.
• Medicare Information Clinic. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. See Wednesday the 1st.
• NCLL: Room at the Inn Presentation. Learn about the woman who organized Marquette’s homeless shelter. Register by the 13th. 1:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 120 North Front. 228-5489.
• Bingo. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Round Dance Lessons. See Wednesday the 1st.
• La Table Françoise: Informal French Conversation Group. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Citizens United for Better Schools Meeting. 7:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 201 East Ridge Street. www.cubsmqt.org
• U.P. Making of the Movie. Author Ron Reikki will read from his novel U.P. and producer and actor Steven Wiig will discuss plans of making the book into a movie. 7:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4318.
• Wastewater Treatment Facility Tour. Tour the facility and learn about the changes since the 2008 upgrade. 7:00 p.m. Wastewater Treatment Facility, US-41 south. 228-3617.
• Registration Deadline: NCLL Prescription Drug Abuse. See Wednesday the 22nd.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Social Luncheon. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Jackson Mine Farmers Market. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Pinochle. See Wednesday the 1st.
Skandia
• RRIP It Up Workshop. Join members of the Rapid Response Invasive Plant Intervention Team of the U.P. for an invasive training workshop. 6:30 p.m. Skandia Township Hall. 226-2461, ext. 5.
16 THURSDAY
Sunrise 7:28 a.m.; Sunset 8:01 p.m.
Calumet
• Musical: Once Upon a Mattress. See Friday the 10th.
Cedarville
• U.P. Making of the Movie. Author Ron Reikki will read from his novel U.P. and producer and actor Steven Wiig will discuss plans of making the book into a movie. 2:00 p.m. Safe Harbor Books, 16 East M134. www.facebook.com/u.p.movie
Gwinn
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Senior Meal. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Yoga. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Farmers Market. See Thursday the 2nd.
Marquette
• UNITED Conference. See Sunday the 12th.
• Mindfulheart Meditation. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Free Blood Pressure Screenings. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Marquette County Sociable Seniors. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Hockey on Third Parade. 5:30 p.m. Third Street.
• Pizza Night. See Thursday the 2nd.
• American Association of University Women Salad Super. Women with an associates degree or higher and interested in becoming a member are encouraged to attend. 6:00 p.m. Federated Women’s Clubhouse, 104 East Ridge Street. 225-1975.
• Local Food Appetizer Tour. Visit four local restaurants and sample a variety of appetizers prepared from locally grown ingredients. Restaurant locations available upon ticket purchase. Marquette Food Coop members, $20; nonmembers, $25. 6:00 p.m. Call 225-0671 for tickets.
• Michael and Erica Waite Concert. Enjoy an evening of music performed by Michael Waite accompanied with dance by Erica Waite. 7:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4318.
• Proud Hunters Proud Yoopers. Author Leon Hank will discuss his book Proud Hunters Proud Yoopers. 7:00 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4318.
• International Performing Arts Series: Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue. Enjoy a combination of New Orleans rock, funk, hip-hop and soul music. Advanced tickets: students, $11; seniors, $19; adults, $24. At the door: students, $12; seniors, $21; adults, $26. 7:30 p.m. Kaufman Auditorium, 611 North Front Street. 227-1032 or www.nmu.edu/tickets
Munising
• U.P. Making of the Movie. Author Ron Reikki will read from his novel U.P. and producer and actor Steven Wiig will discuss plans of making the book into a movie. 7:00 p.m. Falling Rock Café and Bookstore, 104 East Munising Avenue. www.facebook.com/u.p.movie
Negaunee
• Wii Bowling. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Cribbage. See Thursday the 2nd.
Seney
• Amateur Photo Tours. See Thursday the 2nd.
17 FRIDAY
Sunrise 7:29 a.m.; Sunset 7:59 p.m.
Calumet
• Musical: Once Upon a Mattress. See Friday the 10th.
Gwinn
• Senior Exercise. See Friday the 3rd.
• Senior Meal. See Thursday the 2nd.
Hancock
• Goods and Services Auction. Bid on live and silent auction of art, goods, adventures, lessons and more. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and music by On the Spot Blues Band. $5 donation. 6:00 p.m. Ballroom, Community Arts Center, 126 Quincy Street. 482-2333 or www.coppercountryarts.com
Ishpeming
• Registration Deadline: NCLL Hikes the Heritage Trail. See Tuesday the 21st.
K.I. Sawyer
• Seasonal Crafts and Fun. See Friday the 3rd.
Marquette
• Afternoon Classic Film Series. The film All About Eve will be shown. 1:30 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4318.
• Ectothermic Days: A Fit of Phobic Fun. See Friday the 3rd.
• Youth Movie Night. See Friday the 3rd.
• Kids Climb Fridays. See Friday the 3rd.
• Marquette Folk Dancers. See Friday the 3rd.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Social Bingo. See Friday the 3rd.
Seney
• Morning Bus Tours. Enjoy a casual outing into the backcountry. 10:00 a.m. Seney National Wildlife Refuge, 1674 Refuge Entrance Road. 586-9851, ext. 15.
Skandia
• Farmers Market. See Friday the 3rd.
18 SATURDAY
Sunrise 7:30 a.m.; Sunset 7:57 p.m.
Calumet
• Musical: Once Upon a Mattress. See Friday the 10th.
Escanaba
• Joe Heller Memorial Dog Walk. Proceeds from the walk benefit the Delta Area Animal Society. Donations appreciated. 9:00 a.m. Ludington Pavilion, Ludington Park. www.deltami.org
Houghton/Hancock
• Parade of Nations MultiCultural Festival. The parade displays flags of more than ninety countries, begins in Hancock, continues over the bridge into Houghton where it finishes with music, food and pony rides. Parade, 11:00 a.m. Festival, 12:30 p.m. Begins at Hancock Middle School and ends at Dee Stadium, MTU campus. 487-2920 or www.mtu.edu
Iron Mountain
• Farmers and Artists Market. See Saturday the 4th.
K.I. Sawyer
• Saturday Night Teen/Adult Basketball. See Saturday the 4th.
Marquette
• Downtown Farmers and Artists Market. See Saturday the 4th.
• Rummage Sale. Proceeds benefit the 2011 youth mission trip. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 121 North Front Street.
• Out of the Darkness Community Walk. Walk in honor of a loved one or to help raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Proceeds will help fund educational programs to prevent suicide and inform people about the warning signs. Donations appreciated. Registration, 9:00 a.m. Walk, 10:00 a.m. Marquette Commons, 112 South Third Street. www.outofthedarkness.org
• Critter Feeding. See Saturday the 4th.
Negaunee
• Jackson Mine Flea and Artisans Market. See Saturday the 4th.
19 SUNDAY
Sunrise 7:31 a.m.; Sunset 7:55 p.m.
Gladstone
• Century Ride. Bikers can choose from an eight, twenty-five-, forty-eight-, or sixty-two-mile route. Prices vary. Registration, 8:00 a.m. Ride to follow. Gladstone High School, 2100 M-35. www.deltami.org
Ishpeming
• Fall Picnic, Kayak, Canoe and Hike. Bring your favorite outdoor equipment and enjoy the fall color season. Bring your own sandwich, beverage and food to grill. Hike, canoe or kayak before or after the picnic. 1:00 p.m. Al Quaal Recreation Area, Poplar Street. 225-1295.
Marquette
• Traditional Music Jam. Bring your guitar, fiddle, banjo or other instrument for an afternoon of folk music. 2:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4318.
• Steppin’ Out Ballroom Dance Club. See Sunday the 5th.
Negaunee
• Autumn Harvest Festival. Activities include music, storytelling, pumpkin painting, paper-mask making, games, craft demonstrations and light refreshments. Noon to 4:00 p.m. Michigan Iron Industry Museum, 73 Forge Road. 475-7857.
20 MONDAY
Sunrise 7:33 a.m.; Sunset 7:53 p.m.
Gwinn
• Senior Exercise. See Friday the 3rd.
• Senior Meal. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Bridge. See Monday the 13th.
Houghton
• VSA of Michigan Copper Country Art Group. See Monday the 13th.
K.I. Sawyer
• Community Hand-up Meeting. See Wednesday the 1st.
Marquette
• Storytime. See Monday the 13th.
• Tasty Reads Book Group. This group is for readers who love to cook. The group will discuss Two for the Road: Our Love Affair with American Food by Jane and Michael Stern. Bring a lunch and sample a recipe from the book. Noon. Dandelion Cottage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4315.
• VSA of Michigan Hiawatha Drop-In Art Group. See Monday the 13th.
• After-School Explorers. Stories and art projects will be available for students in Grades 1 to 4. 2:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• Teen Youth Council. See Monday the 13th.
• Medieval Re-creation (SCA) Meeting. See Monday the 13th.
• RRIP It Up Workshop. Join members of the Rapid Response Invasive Plant Intervention Team of the U.P. for an invasive training workshop. 6:30 p.m. Marquette Township Hall, 161 CR-492. 226-2461, ext. 5.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. See Wednesday the 1st.
• American Western Square Dance. See Monday the 13th.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Pinochle. See Wednesday the 1st.
21 TUESDAY
Sunrise 7:34 a.m.; Sunset 7:51 p.m.
Gwinn
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Senior Meal. See Thursday the 2nd.
Hancock
• The Celtic Quarter. This group plans activities to promote Celtic heritage. 7:00 p.m. Copper Island Beach Club, 101 Navy Street. 482-9137.
• Sibelius Music Festival. Pauliina Pajala and Juulia Salonen will perform. Youth eleven and younger, free; students, $5; adults, $10. 7:00 p.m. Finnish American Heritage Center, Finlandia University. 487-7205.
Ishpeming
• NCLL Hikes the Heritage Trail. Participants will hike the newly paved section of the Iron Ore Heritage Trail. Marquette residents will carpool from the Berry Events Center. Register by the 17th. 1:30 p.m. Winthrop Junction. 475-9836.
K.I. Sawyer
• Sawyer Seniors and Friends. See Tuesday the 7th.
Marquette
• Mindfulheart Meditation. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Storytime for 4s and 5s. See Tuesday the 14th.
• Superiorland Bridge Club: Home Style. See Tuesday the 7th.
• Junior Youth Council. See Tuesday the 7th.
• International Dancing. See Tuesday the 7th.
• Lake Superior Art Association Meet and Greet Night. Members are asked to bring a piece of their current work to show. 7:00 p.m. Marquette Arts and Culture Center, lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 250-7364.
Michigamme
• Senior Meal and Senior Cribbage. See Tuesday the 7th.
• Cribbage. See Tuesday the 7th.
Munising
• Farmers Market. See Tuesday the 7th.
22 WEDNESDAY
Sunrise 7:35 a.m.; Sunset 7:49 p.m.
Gwinn
• Merry Mixers. See Wednesday the 1st.
Ishpeming
• Sibelius Music Festival. A folk duo, a contemporary music duo and a classical music duo will perform. Ishpeming area music students, free; others, $5. Time to be determined. Finnish American Heritage Center, Finlandia University. 487-7205.
Marquette
• Medicare Information Clinic. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Bingo. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Round Dance Lessons. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Business Book Study Group. Dar Shepherd will lead the group and discuss The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber. The group will meet September 30 and October 13 and 20. 7:00 p.m. Lions Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4318.
• NCLL Prescription Drug Abuse in Our Community. Sarah Derwin will discuss the growing problem in our community. Register by the 15th. NCLL members, $4; nonmembers, $7. Room C108, Superior Dome, NMU. 249-9975.
• La Table Françoise: Informal French Conversation Group. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Registration Deadline: NCLL Fall Kickoff. See Sunday the 26th.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Social Luncheon. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Jackson Mine Farmers Market. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Pinochle. See Wednesday the 1st.
23 THURSDAY
Sunrise 7:37 a.m.; Sunset 7:47 p.m.
Eagle River
• Fourth Thursday in History. This month’s program will be Revealing Cliff Mine. 7:00 p.m. Eagle River Community Center. 337-3168 or www.nps.gov/kewe
Gwinn
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Senior Meal. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Yoga. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Farmers Market. See Thursday the 2nd.
Hancock
• Sibelius Music Festival. Maria Aru and Liis Joamets will perform. Youth eleven and younger, free; students, $5; adults, $10. 7:00 p.m. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1000 Quincy Street. 487-7205.
Marquette
• Mindfulheart Meditation. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Free Blood Pressure Screenings. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Action Day Conference. Superior Alliance for Independent Living will host a conference for people with disabilities, their families, friends, advocates and professionals in the rehabilitation and medical fields. 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Great Lakes Rooms, University Center, NMU. 228-5744.
• Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee Meeting. Steve Asplund will discuss Media Support for Beautification and Historic Preservation. See Thursday the 9th.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Marquette County Sociable Seniors. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Pizza Night. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Going Vegan. U.P. residents will share their reasons for becoming vegan. Vegan food and beverages will be served. 6:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 236-1279.
Negaunee
• Wii Bowling. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Cribbage. See Thursday the 2nd.
Seney
• Amateur Photo Tours. See Thursday the 2nd.
24 FRIDAY
Sunrise 7:38 a.m.; Sunset 7:45 p.m.
Calumet
• Sibelius Music Festival. A folk duo, a contemporary music duo and a classical music duo will perform. Houghton County music students, free; others, $5. Time to be determined. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth Street. 487-7205.
• Club Indigo. The film TSOTSI will be shown. Reservations requested for dinner. $5 for film only, $18 for dinner and film. Youth, half fare. Dinner, 6:00 p.m. Film, 7:15 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth Street. 337-2610 or www.calumettheatre.com
Chatham
• AgriPalooza. Mini-workshops for conservation practices will be taught. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. MSU Experimental Station, E3774 University Drive. 226-2461, ext. 5.
Escanaba
• Country Classics Cabaret. Enjoy an evening of music by local performers. Bonifas members, $12; nonmembers, $16. 7:00 p.m. Bonifas Arts Center, 700 First Avenue South. 786-3833 or www.bonifasarts.org
Gwinn
• Senior Exercise. See Friday the 3rd.
• Senior Meal. See Thursday the 2nd.
Ishpeming
• U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Weekend: Banquet and Auction. Meet the eight inductees of the Class of 2009 Hall of Fame. Through the 25th. $50. 5:30 p.m. Country Village Banquet Hall, 1030 Country Lane. 485-6323 or www.skihall.com
K.I. Sawyer
• Seasonal Crafts and Fun. See Friday the 3rd.
Marquette
• Ectothermic Days: A Fit of Phobic Fun. See Friday the 3rd.
• Youth Movie Night. See Friday the 3rd.
• Kids Climb Fridays. See Friday the 3rd.
• NMU Homecoming Parade. 5:30 p.m. www.nmu.edu
• School of Rock. See Friday the 10th.
• Marquette Folk Dancers. See Friday the 3rd.
• Registration Deadline: NCLL Exploring Conservation Easements. See Tuesday the 28th.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Social Bingo. See Friday the 3rd.
Skandia
• Farmers Market. See Friday the 3rd.
25 SATURDAY
Sunrise 7:39 a.m.; Sunset 7:43 p.m.
Champion
• Fall Bazaar. Crafts, raffles and bakery items will be available for purchase. Enjoy a soup and salad lunch.11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Main Street. 339-2386.
Chassell
• Book Signing. Author Patricia Sotirin will sign copies of In Celebration of Our Aunts. Coffee and cupcakes will be served. 1:00 p.m. Einerlei, US-41. 523-4612.
Curtis
• Curtis Oktoberfest. Activities include children’s games, pumpkin painting, music, a beer tent and food. Noon to 8:00 p.m. corner of Lake and Main streets. www.curtischamber.com
Gwinn
• Share Distribution. This nonprofit food-buying club offers nutritious products at a reduced cost through a volunteer-run, community-based distribution system. Place orders for October between September 25 through October 5. 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Gwinn Clubhouse, 165 North Maple Street. 346-5326 or www.sharewi.org
Hancock
• Share Distribution. See Gwinn listing. 11:00 a.m. to noon. Western U.P. District Health Department, 540 Depot Street. 482-7382 or www.sharewi.org
• Sibelius Music Festival. A folk duo, a contemporary music duo and a classical music duo will perform. Youth eleven and younger, free; students, $5; adults, $10. 7:00 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth Street. 487-7205.
Houghton
• Chamber Orchestra Kremlin. Students, $14; seniors, $18; adults, $20. 7:30 p.m. Rozsa Center, MTU. 487-3200 or www.rozsa.mtu.edu
Iron Mountain
• Farmers and Artists Market. See Saturday the 4th.
Ishpeming
• Share Distribution. See Gwinn listing. 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. VFW, 310 Bank Street. 486-4891 or www.sharewi.org
• U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Weekend: Breakfast. Meet the eight inductees of the Class of 2009 Hall of Fame. $5. 9:00 a.m. Phelps Middle School, 700 East North Street. 485-6323 or www.skihall.com
• U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Weekend: Open House and Placement Ceremony. Meet the eight inductees of the Class of 2009 Hall of Fame. 3:00 p.m. U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame, 610 Palms Avenue. 485-6323 or www.skihall.com
• Friends of the Poor Walk. Proceeds benefit St. Vincent dePaul food pantry. Donations accepted 2:00 p.m. St. Joseph’s Church, 1889 Prairie Street. 486-8080 or www.svdpfriendsofthepoorwalk.org
K.I. Sawyer
• Saturday Night Teen/Adult Basketball. See Saturday the 4th.
Marquette
• Share Distribution. See Gwinn listing. 7:00 to 7:30 a.m. Lake Superior Village, 1901 Longyear Avenue. 250-6666 or www.sharewi.org
• Lake Superior Shore Run. Runners can compete in a half marathon, 5K or 1K youth run. Prices vary. Registration, 8:30 a.m. Half-marathon, 10:00 a.m. 5K, 10:05 a.m. and 1K Youth run, noon. Little Presque Isle. CR-550. www.superiorlandskiclub.com
• Downtown Farmers and Artists Market. See Saturday the 4th.
• Household Hazardous Water Collection. Substances that are toxic, corrosive, reactive or flammable are accepted. For a list of items accepted, visit the Web site. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Marquette Service Center, 850 West Baraga Avenue. www.mcswma.com
• International Coastal Clean-up. Join members of MooseWood Nature Center as they cleanup the shores of Lake Superior. 9:00 a.m. MooseWood Nature Center, Presque Isle. 228-6250.
• Memory Walk. Help raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. Donations appreciated. Registration, 9:00 a.m. Walk, 10:00 a.m. Presque Isle. 228-3910.
• Little Presque Isle Tract Cleanup. Join members of the Sierra Club as they pick up trash. A hike may follow. Additional cleanup will take place following the Superior Shore Run. 10:00 a.m. Little Presque Isle parking lot, CR-550. 228-9453.
• NMU Homecoming Football Game. 4:00 p.m. www.nmu.edu
Negaunee
• Jackson Mine Flea and Artisans Market. See Saturday the 4th.
Ontonagon
• Northland Historical Consortium Fall Meeting. The day will include speakers on heritage topics and tour buildings, grounds and interpretive exhibits. $15. 9:00 a.m. Ontonagon County Historical Society Museum, 422 River Street. 487-2505.
26 SUNDAY
Sunrise 7:41 a.m.; Sunset 7:41 p.m.
Big Bay
• Water Sentinels Water Sampling. Join members of the Water Sentinels as they collect samples from the streams of the Yellow Dog Plains. 10:00 a.m. Huron Mountain Realty. 228-9453.
Marquette
• NCLL Fall Kickoff. Register by the 22nd. 2:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 227-2979.
• NMU Faculty and Friends Recital. 3:00 p.m. Reynolds Recital Hall, NMU. www.nmu.edu
• Steppin’ Out Ballroom Dance Club. See Sunday the 5th.
27 MONDAY
Sunrise 7:42 a.m.; Sunset 7:39 p.m.
Gwinn
• Senior Exercise. See Friday the 3rd.
• Senior Meal. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Bridge. See Monday the 13th.
Houghton
• VSA of Michigan Copper Country Art Group. See Monday the 13th.
Marquette
• Storytime. See Monday the 13th.
• VSA of Michigan Hiawatha Drop-In Art Group. See Monday the 13th.
• PWPL Storytellers. See Monday the 13th.
• Teen Youth Council. See Monday the 13th.
• Medieval Re-creation (SCA) Meeting. See Monday the 13th.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Superiorland Toastmasters Meeting. See Monday the 13th.
• When France Had an Empire in North America. This class meets Mondays through November 15. 6:30 p.m. Lions Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-2252.
• Film: Transition Marquette. A discussion will follow the film. 7:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• American Western Square Dance. See Monday the 13th.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Pinochle. See Wednesday the 1st.
28 TUESDAY
Sunrise 7:43 a.m.; Sunset 7:37 p.m.
Gwinn
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Senior Meal. See Thursday the 2nd.
Houghton
• MTU Archival Speaker Series. Dr. Valerie Bradley-Holliday will present Northern Roots: African Descended Pioneers in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. 7:00 p.m. Room 642, Dow Environmental Sciences Building, MTU. 487-2505.
K.I. Sawyer
• Sawyer Seniors and Friends. See Tuesday the 7th.
Marquette
• Mindfulheart Meditation. See Thursday the 2nd.
• NCLL Exploring Conservation Easements. Participants will view a slideshow before going to the Ford Eagle Preserve. Register by the 24th. NCLL members, $4; nonmemebers, $7. 9:00 a.m. Room 416, Cohodas Building, NMU. 228-4165.
• Storytime for 4s and 5s. See Tuesday the 14th.
• Superiorland Bridge Club: Home Style. See Tuesday the 7th.
• Junior Youth Council. See Tuesday the 7th.
• International Dancing. See Tuesday the 7th.
• Integrative Health Resources. Services include energy work, massage, reflexology, reiki and more. Services by donation. 7:00 p.m. lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street.
Michigamme
• Senior Meal and Senior Cribbage. See Tuesday the 7th.
• Cribbage. See Tuesday the 7th.
Munising
• Farmers Market. See Tuesday the 7th.
29 WEDNESDAY
Sunrise 7:44 a.m.; Sunset 7:35 p.m.
Gwinn
• Merry Mixers. See Wednesday the 1st.
Marquette
• Medicare Information Clinic. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Bingo. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Round Dance Lessons. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Beekeeping Program. Wisconsin beekeeper Andy Krueger will explain how to get started beekeeping, how to attract bees and the benefit of bees. 7:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4315.
• La Table Françoise: Informal French Conversation Group. See Wednesday the 1st.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Social Luncheon. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Jackson Mine Farmers Market. See Wednesday the 1st.
• Pinochle. See Wednesday the 1st.
30 THURSDAY
Sunrise 7:46 a.m.; Sunset 7:33 p.m.
Gwinn
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Senior Meal. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Senior Yoga. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Farmers Market. See Thursday the 2nd.
Marquette
• Mindfulheart Meditation. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Free Blood Pressure Screenings. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Marquette County Sociable Seniors. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Pizza Night. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Season Extension. Learn techniques to protect plants from early frosts and beyond. 6:00 p.m. Location to be announced. 225-0671, ext. 26.
• Michigan Heart Gallery Exhibit Information and Reception. Learn about adopting special needs children in Michigan. A traveling photography exhibit of Michigan children waiting for adoption will be on display. 7:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4315.
Negaunee
• Wii Bowling. See Thursday the 2nd.
• Cribbage. See Thursday the 2nd.
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