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30 WEDNESDAY
Sunrise 6:36 a.m.; Sunset 8:57 p.m
Cover the Uninsured Week
Escanaba
• Loyal Order of the Oblong Table Writers’ Group. 4:00
to 6:00 p.m. Eighth Street Coffee House, 720 Ludington Street. 786-2553.
• Girls Night Out: Creative Recycling. Make a kaleidoscope
from recycled materials. Bonifas members, $14; nonmembers, $18. 7:00
p.m. Bonifas Art Center, 700 First Avenue South. 786-3833.
Gwinn
• Senior Drop-In. Stop by and socialize with other seniors.
10:00 a.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
• Senior Dance and Exercise. 10:00 a.m. Forsyth Senior Center,
165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
• Merry Mixers. 1:00 p.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North
Maple Street. 346-9862.
K.I. Sawyer
• Super Snacker Wednesdays. Youth younger than eight must
be accompanied by an adult. 5:00 p.m. Salvation Army Recreation Center,
302 Explorer. 346-5974.
Marquette
• This Morning’s For You. This program offers free childcare
for single parents and grandparents in need of respite and agency referrals.
Children six months to five years old will enjoy the welcoming environment
staffed by a director, teacher and volunteers. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Social
Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 120 North Front Street. 226-6587.
• Fastest Drummer in the U.P. Competition. Drummers will compete
to qualify for the World’s Fastest Drummer competition in Austin
(Texas). Drummers can compete in Battle of the Hands and Battle of the
Feet. Through Saturday, May 3. Times business is open. Jim’s Music,
2025 US-41 West. 226-2053.
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. Formerly known as Together
Time, toddlers and their caregivers will do hands-on activities together.
11:00 a.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 West Baraga Avenue. 225-3081.
• Medicare Information Clinic. 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public
Library, 217 North Front Street. 228-6169.
• Junior Youth Council. Youth ages eight to twelve learn valuable
leadership skills and help plan community events. 5:00 p.m. Lake Superior
Village Youth and Family Center, 1901 Longyear Avenue. 228-3771.
• Tai Chi. $9. 5:30 p.m. Grace United Methodist Church, 927
West Fair Avenue. 228-5494.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 6:30 p.m. Superiorland Bridge
Club, 2552 US-41 West, Suite 300. 226-3108.
• A Dramatic Reading of The Nick Adams Stories. Jeff Spencer
will give a dramatic reading from The Nick Adams Stories as part of
the Great Michigan Read Program. 7:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White
Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4318.
• NCLL Global Awareness Project: Hunger Awareness Dinner and
Etta Project in Bolivia. Members of the Negaunee High School Global
Awareness Project will discuss how they raised money for a Bolivian
project that feeds more than 250 children. Donations appreciated. 7:00
p.m. Room 101-B, Superior Dome, NMU. 869-4791.
• U.P. Diabetes Outreach Network Fundraiser. Activities include
hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, silent auction and entertainment by guitarist,
songwriter and humorist Dr. Larry Skendzel. 7:00 p.m. Upfront and Company,
102 East Main Street. 228-9203.
• Snowbound Book Club. This month the group will discuss Kindred
by Octavia Butler. 7:30 p.m. Chapter Two Books, 124 North Third Street.
228-4448.
• Ladies Climb. Trained staff members will assist climbers and
help with climbing techniques. PEIF members, free; nonmembers, $9. 8:00
to 10:00 p.m. PEIF, NMU. 227-1369.
Michigamme
• Line Dancing Class. 7:00 p.m. Michigamme Community Building,
corner of Main and Barnum streets. 323-6608.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. 10:00 a.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410
Jackson Street. 475-6266.
• Pinochle. 1:00 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson
Street. 475-6266.
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may events
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1 THURSDAY
Sunrise 6:35 a.m.; Sunset 8:58 p.m.
Cover the Uninsured Week
Escanaba
• Play: Anatomy of a Murder. Members of the Players de Noc
will perform this play directed by Pete Dzanbozoff. Through the 3rd.
$10. 8:00 p.m. Bonifas Arts Center Theatre, 700 First Avenue South.
789-7468.
Gwinn
• Senior Drop-In. Stop by and socialize with other seniors.
10:00 a.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
• Blood Pressure Screening. 11:00 a.m. Forsyth Senior Center,
165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
• Title LLC Meals. Eat a nutritious meal and socialize with
friends. Seniors, $3; adults, $6. Noon. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North
Maple Street. 346-9862.
• Bridge. 1:00 p.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple
Street. 346-9862.
Ironwood
• Ahmed Shrine Circus. There will be a variety of acts, animals
and trapeze performances. Youth, $8; adults, $10. 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Pat O’Donnell Civic Center, E4972 Jackson Road. 225-1157.
Ishpeming
• Bake Sale. Proceeds from this bake sale will benefit the
Marquette Scandinavian Midsummer Festival. 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. U.S.
National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame, 610 Palms Avenue. 228-8035.
• The Feast of Jesus’ Ascension. Join members of the
Bethany Lutheran Church as they commemorate Jesus’ bodily ascension
to heaven. 7:00 p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church, 715 Mather Avenue. 486-4351.
K.I. Sawyer
• Senior Cards and Games Night. 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Salvation
Army Recreation Center, 302 Explorer. 346-4885.
Marquette
• Superiorland Kiwanis Meeting. 7:00 a.m. University Center,
NMU. 225-9181.
• Mindful Meditation. 8:00 a.m. Morgan Chapel, St. Paul’s
Church, 201 East Ridge Street. 226-2912.
• Fastest Drummer in the U.P. Competition. Drummers will compete
to qualify for the World’s Fastest Drummer competition in Austin
(Texas). Drummers can compete in Battle of the Hands and Battle of the
Feet. Through the 3rd. Times business is open. Jim’s Music, 2025
US-41 West. 226-2053.
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. Formerly known as “Together
Time,” toddlers and their caregivers will do hands-on activities
together. 11:00 a.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 West Baraga Avenue.
225-3081.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 1:00 p.m. Lost Creek Community
Building, 200 Lost Creek Road. 226-3108 or superiorland_bridge.tripod.com
• Youth Homework Help and Healthy Snack Program. Monday through
Thursday, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Lake Superior Village Youth and Family Center,
1901 Longyear Avenue. 228-3771.
• Ectothermic Thursday: A Fit of Phobic Fun. Museum friends
will bring in new creatures and give information about the animals with
a casual, hands-on approach. 3:30 p.m. U.P. Children’s Museum,
123 West Baraga Avenue. 226-3911.
• Marquette County Sociable Seniors. 5:00 p.m. Bonanza Restaurant,
2382 US-41 West. 226-3737.
• 4-H Youth Cooking Club. 5:30 p.m. Lake Superior Village Youth
and Family Center, 1901 Longyear Avenue. 228-3771.
• Pizza Night. Call before 5:30 p.m. to ensure enough pizza.
$4.50 per pizza plus museum entry. 5:30 p.m. U.P. Children’s Museum,
123 West Baraga Avenue. 226-3911.
• Yarnwinders Fiber Guild Meeting. 6:00 p.m. Arts and Culture
Center, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 360-1695.
• Bingo. 6:45 p.m. Masonic Center, 128 West Washington Street.
228-8450.
• First Thursday Concert Series. The Westwood Shakespeare
Company will present Timon of Athens. Students, $3; adults, $5. 7:00
p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street.
228-0472.
• Hiawatha Amateur Radio Association. Learn about amateur
radio and public service events in which the association participates.
7:30 p.m. Basement Conference Room, Marquette County Health Department,
184 US-41. 225-1594.
Negaunee
• Cribbage. 1:00 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson
Street. 475-6266.
• Portrait and Still Life Drawing Sessions. Join local art
lovers who enjoy drawing portraits and sketching from still life. Participants
must be eighteen or older and bring drawing supplies. Use the rear entrance
and go downstairs. 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Vista Thrift Store, US-41. 486-9346.
2 FRIDAY
Sunrise 6:33 a.m.; Sunset 8:59 p.m.
Copper Harbor
• International Migratory Bird Day Festival. Learn about migratory
birds in the area. Through the 3rd. Registration, 5:00 p.m. Presentation,
6:30 p.m. Community Center, Lake Manganese Road. 289-4813.
Escanaba
• Play: Anatomy of a Murder. See Thursday the 1st.
Gwinn
• Senior Dance and Exercise. 10:00 a.m. Forsyth Senior Center,
165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
Hancock
• Ahmed Shrine Circus. There will be a variety of acts, animals
and trapeze performances. Youth, $8; adults, $10. 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30
p.m. Houghton County Fairgrounds, 1500 Birch Street. 225-1157.
• International Folk Dancing. $3. 8:00 p.m. Second floor ballroom,
Community Arts Center, 126 Quincy Street. 482-3893.
K.I. Sawyer
• Sawyer Play Group. 10:00 a.m. Community Resource Room, K.I. Sawyer
Elementary School, 411 Scorpion Street. 346-9162.
Marquette
• Fastest Drummer in the U.P. Competition. See Thursday the 1st.
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. See Thursday the 1st.
• World Friendship Day Celebration. Individuals are invited
for a salad luncheon, readings, music and group discussions surrounding
the theme “God’s Wisdom Inspires Hospitality.” Noon.
First Presbyterian Church, 120 North Front Street. 226-7298.
• Youth Movie Night. 4:30 p.m. Lake Superior Village Youth
and Family Center, 1901 Longyear Avenue. 228-3771.
• Kids Climb. Trained staff members will assist climbers and
help with climbing techniques. PEIF members, free; nonmembers, $9. 5:00
to 8:00 p.m. PEIF, NMU. 227-1369.
• 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.
• International Folk Dancing. No partner or experience necessary.
Please wear soft-soled shoes. $2. 7:00 p.m. Enter green door on east
side of building, studio of Northern Lights Martial Arts, 1500 West
Washington Street. 226-9617.
• Registration Deadline: Swim Stroke Technique Workshop. See
Saturday the 3rd.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. 10:00 a.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410
Jackson Street. 475-6266.
• Social Bingo. 1:00 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson
Street. 475-6266.
3 SATURDAY
Sunrise 6:31 a.m.; Sunset 9:01 p.m.
Copper Harbor
• International Migratory Bird Day Festival. Enjoy a variety
of activities scheduled throughout the day. 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. See
Friday the 2nd.
Escanaba
• Girls Night Out: Sand Casting. Create a birdbath with Jayann
Erkkila. Bonifas members, $20; nonmembers, $25. 10:00 a.m. Bonifas Art
Center, 700 First Avenue South. 786-3833.
• Story Hour. Stories for youth ages three and older will be told.
1:30 p.m. Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington Street. 789-7328.
• Play: Anatomy of a Murder. See Thursday the 1st.
Gwinn
• Recyclable Paper Drive. Items collected include newspapers, magazines,
books and paper. 9:00 a.m. to noon. Grace Lutheran Church, 558 West
M-35. 346-3156.
Iron Mountain
• Ahmed Shrine Circus. There will be a variety of acts, animals
and trapeze performances. Youth, $8; adults, $10. 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Mountain View Arena, 216 East Hughitt Street. 225-1157.
K.I. Sawyer
• Donkey Basketball. Watch as teams try to play basketball while
riding donkeys. Proceeds benefit Camp 911. Advanced tickets, $6; at
the door, $7. 6:30 p.m. West Branch Fitness & Community Center,
301 Avenue A. 346-3559.
• Saturday Night Teen/Adult Basketball. 8:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Salvation Army Recreation Center, 302 Explorer. 346-5974.
Marquette
• Swim Stroke Technique Workshop. This workshop is open to
individuals sixteen and older who can swim fifty yards. Registration
required. YMCA members, $10; nonmembers, $20. 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
YMCA of Marquette County, 1420 Pine Street. 227-9622.
• Awareness Walk and Community Health Fair. The one-mile and three-mile
walk is designed to bring community members together and to address
the ongoing challenges of covering the uninsured in Marquette County.
A health fair will follow. Registration, 8:00 a.m. Walk, 9:00 a.m. Health
Fair, 10:00 a.m. to noon. Marquette Commons, 112 South Third Street.
226-4400 or www.upmcac.org
• Fastest Drummer in the U.P. Competition. See Thursday the 1st.
• Compact Florescent Light Bulb Collection. Bring CFLs in
a sealed plastic bag for proper disposal. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Marquette
Service Center, 850 West Baraga Avenue. 228-6095 or www.mcswma.com
• Tai Chi Monthly Workshop. $25. 9:30 a.m. Grace United Methodist
Church, 927 West Fair Avenue. 228-5494.
• Tyler R. Tichelaar Book Signing. Meet author Tyler R. Tichelaar
as he signs copies of his new book Narrow Lives. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. The Coffee Cup, 112 West Spring Street. 226-6196.
• Explorers. Families with children of all ages are invited
for a story and project. 11:00 a.m. Children’s Area, Peter White
Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• Community Service Awards. Stop by and recognize individuals
who volunteer throughout the community. 3:00 p.m. Westwood Mall, 3020
US-41 West. 228-3578.
• Steppin’ In It and Rachael Davis CD Release Concert.
Enjoy a night of acoustic roots music with performances by Steppin’
In It, Rachael Davis, Seth Bernard and Daisy May. Advanced tickets:
youth five and younger, free; youth, $6; adults, $10. At the door, $12.
8:00 p.m. Kaufman Auditorium, 611 North Front Street. 226-8575 or www.hiawathamusic.org
Munising
• Invasive Plant Workshop. Members of the Upper Peninsula Invasives
Council will discuss invasive plants, how to control invasive plants
and volunteer opportunities. 10:00 a.m. to noon. Conference Room, Munising
Forest Service Ranger District Office, 400 East Munising Avenue. 387-2512.
4 SUNDAY
Sunrise 6:30 a.m.; Sunset 9:02 p.m.
Escanaba
• Ahmed Shrine Circus. There will be a variety of acts, animals
and trapeze performances. Youth, $8; adults, $10. 1:30 and 5:00 p.m.
Wells Sports Complex, 1647 17.4 Road. 225-1157.
• Auditions. The Players de Noc will be holding auditions
for the July performance of A Night of One Acts. Through the 5th. 7:00
p.m. Bonifas Arts Center, 700 First Avenue South. 428-1955.
Marquette
• Spring Dance. Dance to the music of Ron Jarvinen and the
Backwoods Boys. Proceeds from the dance will benefit the Marquette Scandinavian
Midsummer Festival. $5. 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Masonic Center, 128 West Washington
Street. 226-6834.
• Gitchee Gumee Guys Spring Concert. 3:00 p.m. Reynolds Recital
Hall, NMU. 227-2304.
5 MONDAY
Sunrise 6:28 a.m.; Sunset 9:03 p.m.
Escanaba
• Fastest Drummer in the U.P. Competition. Drummers will compete
to qualify for the World’s Fastest Drummer competition in Austin,
Texas. Drummers can compete in Battle of the Hands and Battle of the
Feet. Through the 10th. Times business is open. Jim’s Music, 1513
Ludington Street. 789-9040.
• Auditions. See Sunday the 4th.
Gwinn
• Senior Drop-In. See Thursday the 1st.
• Senior Dance and Exercise. See Friday the 2nd.
• Title LLC Meals. See Thursday the 1st.
• Bridge. 1:00 p.m. See Thursday the 1st.
Marquette
• ArtServe Regional Meeting. Members of Michigan’s creative
community are invited to meet representatives from regional arts and
cultural organizations. The half-day event will include Legislative
Coffee, Advocacy Update, Regional Highlights and Communications Training.
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 West Baraga
Avenue. 226-3911 or www.artservemichigan.org
• Preschool Craft Time. Children age two to seven can make
crafts with their parents. 10:00 a.m. Marquette Arts and Culture Center,
Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 228-0472.
• Storytime. Free stories for two- and three-year-olds.10:00
a.m. Children’s Area, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front
Street. 226-4323.
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. See Thursday the 1st.
• Afternoon Classic Film Series. A Night at the Opera will
be shown. Donations appreciated. 1:30 p.m. Community, Peter White Public
Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4318.
• Come Knit with Us. Stop in for drop-in knitting. 2:00 p.m.
Chapter Two Books, 124 North Third Street. 228-4448.
• Girl Power! Naturalists. Girls in Grades 3, 4 and 5 are
invited to learn about science. Classes include a nature hike, snack
and hands-on projects. $15. 4:15 p.m. MooseWood Nature Center, Presque
Isle. 228-6250.
• After-School Art Program. Youth ages eight to eleven can
create visual art projects, including sculptures, jewelry, paintings
and more. 4:30 p.m. Marquette Arts and Culture Center, Peter White Public
Library, 217 North Front Street. 228-0472.
• Cameras for Kids. Youth nine and older can learn about digital
cameras. 5:00 p.m. Lake Superior Village Youth and Family Center, 1901
Longyear Avenue. 228-3771.
• Alternative Childbirth Class. Women can learn about the
natural process of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. This month’s
topic Comfort Measures, Medical Interventions and More is designed to
help reduce fear and anxiety about pregnancy. 6:30 p.m. Peter White
Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 458-2590.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 6:30 p.m. See Thursday the 1st.
• Peter White Library Book Club. This month the group will
discuss A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. 7:00 p.m. Conference
Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4311.
• Reader’s Theater. This month’s script is American
Buffalo by David Mamet. 7:00 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library,
217 North Front Street. 226-4318.
• Planetarium Show: Live Sky Tour and Icy Worlds. Learn about
stars and constellations of the season. Students and seniors, $2; adults,
$3. 7:30 p.m. Shiras Planetarium, 1201 West Fair Avenue. 225-4204.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Friday the 2nd.
• Pinochle. 1:00 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson
Street. 475-6266.
Sault Ste. Marie
• Ahmed Shrine Circus. There will be a variety of acts, animals
and trapeze performances. Youth, $8; adults, $10. 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Pullar Stadium, 435 Portage Avenue. 225-1157.
6 TUESDAY
Sunrise 6:27 a.m.; Sunset 9:05 p.m.
Escanaba
• Fastest Drummer in the U.P. Competition. See Monday the 5th.
Gwinn
• Senior Drop-In. See Thursday the 1st.
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Thursday the 1st.
• Title LLC Meals. See Thursday the 1st.
• Bridge. See Thursday the 1st.
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. 346-4885.
Marquette
• Mindful Meditation. See Thursday the 1st.
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. See Thursday the 1st.
• Story and Craft Hour. Free stories, songs and activities
for four- and five-year-olds. 1:00 p.m. Children’s Area, Peter
White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 1:00 p.m. See Thursday the 1st.
• Ahmed Shrine Circus. There will be a variety of acts, animals
and trapeze performances. Through the 7th. Youth, $8; adults, $10. 4:30
and 7:30 p.m. Lakeview Arena, 401 East Fair Avenue. 225-1157.
• Canada: The Unknown Country Course. Learn about Canada’s
political institutions, social attitudes and system values and how Canada
differs from the United States. Through the 20th. 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-2252.
• International Dancing. NMU International Dancers offer recreational
folk dancing for all ages. 7:00 p.m. University Center, NMU. 225-5702.
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.
Negaunee
• Senior Crafts. 1:00 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson
Street. 475-6266.
7 WEDNESDAY
Sunrise 6:26 a.m.; Sunset 9:06 p.m.
Escanaba
• Fastest Drummer in the U.P. Competition. See Monday the 5th.
• Loyal Order of the Oblong Table Writers’ Group. 4:00
to 6:00 p.m. Eighth Street Coffee House, 720 Ludington Street. 786-2553.
• Wednesday Night Readers. The group will discuss Suite Francaise
by Irene Nemirovsky. New members welcome. 6:30 p.m. Escanaba Public
Library, 400 Ludington Street. 789-7323.
Gwinn
• Senior Drop-In. See Thursday the 1st.
• Senior Dance and Exercise. See Friday the 2nd.
• Merry Mixers. 1:00 p.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North
Maple Street. 346-9862.
Hancock
• Kids Make Art Class. Youth age six through nine learn about the
different mediums of art in a fun and creative environment. $10. 4:00
p.m. Community Arts Center, 126 Quincy Street. 482-2333.
K.I. Sawyer
• Super Snacker Wednesdays. Youth younger than eight must be accompanied
by an adult. 5:00 p.m. Salvation Army Recreation Center, 302 Explorer.
346-5974.
Marquette
• This Morning’s For You. This program offers free childcare
for single parents and grandparents in need of respite and agency referrals.
Children six months to five years old will enjoy the welcoming environment
staffed by a director, teacher and volunteers. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Social
Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 120 North Front Street. 226-6587.
• Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) Class. In this six-week
class, learn practical skills for living a healthy lifestyle with a
chronic health condition. Classes meet Wednesdays through June 7. Pre-registration
required. $10. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Lower level Conference Room, Peninsula
Medical Center, 1414 West Fair Avenue. 228-9203.
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. See Thursday the 1st.
• Medicare Information Clinic. 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public
Library, 217 North Front Street. 228-6169.
• Teen Advisory Board. Teens ages twelve through nineteen are invited
to plan programs, discuss issues and have fun. 4:00 p.m. Community Room,
Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• Ahmed Shrine Circus. See Tuesday the 6th.
• Junior Youth Council. Youth ages eight to twelve learn valuable
leadership skills and help plan community events. 5:00 p.m. Lake Superior
Village Youth and Family Center, 1901 Longyear Avenue. 228-3771.
• Tai Chi. $9. 5:30 p.m. Grace United Methodist Church, 927
West Fair Avenue. 228-5494.
• Meet the Author: Mary Casanova. Meet author and Young Author’s
presenter Mary Casanova. 6:30 p.m. Chapter Two Books. 124 North Third
Street. 892-8143.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 6:30 p.m. See Thursday the 1st.
• Trout Unlimited Meeting. 6:30 p.m. Ramada Inn, 412 West
Washington Street. 249-9061.
• Ladies Climb. Trained staff members will assist climbers
and help with climbing techniques. PEIF members, free; nonmembers, $9.
8:00 to 10:00 p.m. PEIF, NMU. 227-1369.
Michigamme
• Line Dancing Class. 7:00 p.m. Michigamme Community Building,
corner of Main and Barnum streets. 323-6608.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Friday the 2nd.
• Pinochle. See Monday the 5th.
8 THURSDAY
Sunrise 6:24 a.m.; Sunset 9:07 p.m.
Escanaba
• Fastest Drummer in the U.P. Competition. See Monday the 5th.
Gwinn
• Senior Drop-In. See Thursday the 1st.
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Thursday the 1st.
• Title LLC Meals. See Thursday the 1st.
• Forsyth Township Board Meeting. 6:30 p.m. Emergency Services
Building, Johnson Lake Road. 346-9217.
• Bridge. See Thursday the 1st.
Ishpeming
• Friends of the Carnegie Library Meeting. 7:00 p.m. Carnegie
Public Library, 317 North Main Street. 486-4381.
K.I. Sawyer
• Senior Cards and Games Night. See Thursday the 1st.
Marquette
• Superiorland Kiwanis Meeting. See Thursday the 1st.
• Mindful Meditation. See Thursday the 1st.
• 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.
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. See Thursday the 1st.
• Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee Meeting. Brooke
Berube Skytta will discuss renovation of the old Levine Building and
a tour will follow. Noon. Landmark Inn, 230 North Front Street. www.mqtbeautification.com
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 1:00 p.m. See Thursday the 1st.
• Ectothermic Thursday: A Fit of Phobic Fun. See Thursday the 1st.
• Marquette County Sociable Seniors. See Thursday the 1st.
• Second Thursday Creative Series. This month’s theme is Spring
Flowers. Activities will include 60s groovy flower art, edible flowers,
flowers crafts and more. Free with admission and membership. 5:30 p.m.
U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 West Baraga Avenue. 226-3911.
• 4-H Youth Cooking Club. See Thursday the 1st.
• Pizza Night. See Thursday the 1st.
• Bingo. See Thursday the 1st.
• Celebrating Wildflowers. Deb LeBlanc will give a presentation
on native wildflowers of the Upper Peninsula in celebration of National
Wildflower Week. 7:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library,
217 North Front Street. 226-4318.
• Citizens for Peace and Justice. 7:00 p.m. Room 202, Messiah
Lutheran Church, 305 West Magnetic Street. 226-3445.
Michigamme
• Line Dancing Class. See Wednesday the 7th.
Negaunee
• Cribbage. See Thursday the 1st.
• Portrait and Still Life Drawing Sessions. See Thursday the
1st.
9 FRIDAY
Sunrise 6:23 a.m.; Sunset 9:08 p.m.
Calumet
• Club Indigo. This month’s feature is The Boy Who Plays
in Buddhas of Bamiyan. Reservations requested for dinner. $5 for film
only, $17 for dinner and film. Dinner, 6:00 p.m. Film, 7:15 p.m. Calumet
Theatre, 340 Sixth Street. 337-2610 or www.calumettheatre.com
Escanaba
• Fastest Drummer in the U.P. Competition. See Monday the 5th.
• Play: The Vagina Monologues. Members of The Underground
Theatre will present Eve Ensler’s award-winning play. Through the
10th. 8:00 p.m. Bonifas Arts Center, 700 First Avenue South.
Gwinn
• Senior Dance and Exercise. See Friday the 2nd.
Hancock
• International Folk Dancing. See Friday the 2nd.
K.I. Sawyer
• Sawyer Play Group. See Friday the 2nd.
Marquette
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. See Thursday the 1st.
• Youth Movie Night. See Friday the 2nd.
• Kids Climb. See Friday the 2nd.
• Bobby Hayes School of Rock Concert. Join Hayes and his students
for a concert. 6:00 p.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 West Baraga
Avenue. 226-3911.
• Superior Light Opera Association Performance: Gondoliers.
Enjoy a night of satire and music. Through the 11tth. $8. 7:30 p.m.
Forest Roberts Theatre, NMU. 227-1038.
• International Folk Dancing. See Friday the 2nd.
Munising
• Play: The Curious Savage. Members of the Munising High School
Drama club will perform this John Patrick comedy. Through the 11th.
Students, $4; adults, $5. 7:00 p.m. Mather Auditorium, 411 Elm Street.
235-6288.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Friday the 2nd.
• Social Bingo. See Friday the 2nd.
10 SATURDAY
Sunrise 6:21 a.m.; Sunset 9:10 p.m.
Crystal Falls
• Fortune Lake Festival. Featured musicians include DeTour,
Duo Borealis and Glen and Judi Morningstar. Activities include music
classes, dance and jam sessions and an evening concert. Prices vary.
9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fortune Lake Campgrounds. 882-7889 or
www.white-water-associates.com/fortunefest.htm
Escanaba
• Fastest Drummer in the U.P. Competition. See Monday the 5th.
• Story Hour. See Saturday the 3rd.
• Annual Auction for the Arts: Rolling on a River. Enjoy an evening
of fun and shop for bargains. Items include art, gift certificates to
area businesses and more. $25. 6:30 p.m. Bonifas Arts Center, 700 First
Avenue South. 786-3833.
• Play: The Vagina Monologues. 10:00 p.m. See Friday the 9th.
Ishpeming
• Compact Florescent Light Bulb Collection. Bring CFLs in
a sealed plastic bag for proper disposal. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. West
Ishpeming Transfer Station, US-41. 228-6095 or www.mcswma.com
K.I. Sawyer
• Saturday Night Teen/Adult Basketball. See Saturday the 3rd.
Marquette
• Hope Starts Here Cycling Challenge. Help raise money for
the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center by walking or cycling. Cyclists
can ride a five or thirty-five mile loop and walkers are welcome to
bring leashed dogs and walk through NMU’s campus. Lunch will be
served following the event. Long ride registration, 8:00 a.m. Short
ride and walk, registration 9:30 a.m. $30. Main lobby, Marquette General
Hospital, 580 West College Avenue. 225-4597.
• GPS Clinic. Learn the basics of GPS navigation from the
staff of Down Wind Sports. 9:00 a.m. Down Wind Sports, 514 North Third
Street. 226-7112.
• Superior Light Opera Association Performance: Gondoliers.
1:00 and 7:30 p.m. See Friday the 9th.
• Manga/Anime Club. Learn what goes on at a cosplay and how to
make inexpensive costumes. 2:00 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public
Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• Blues for Life Cancer Benefit. Enjoy an afternoon and evening
of blues music, food and a silent auction as you help raise money for
the American Cancer Society. Musical performances by Voodoo Brew, Flat
Broke Blues Band and the Red, White and Blues Band will be heard and
food will be provided by Lagniappe Cajun Creole Eatery. $25. 3:00 p.m.
to 10:00 p.m. Lagniappe Cajun Creole Eatery, 145 Jackson Cut Alley.
226-6112.
• Critter Feeding. Help feed snakes, frogs, turtles and other
animals. Members, free; nonmembers, $5 donation appreciated. 3:00 p.m.
MooseWood Nature Center, Presque Isle. 228-6250.
• Mountain Bike Technique Clinic and Bike Demo. Members of
Down Wind Sports will present tips and tricks to make mountain biking
easier. Following the clinic, participants will have an opportunity
to demo the new Giant and Cannondale bikes. 3:00 p.m. parking lot, Marquette
Mountain, CR-553. 226-7112.
• May Day Celebration. Youth are invited to make a spring
basket and play fun outdoor games. 4:00 p.m. MooseWood Nature Center,
Presque Isle. 228-6250.
Munising
• Play: The Curious Savage. See Friday the 9th.
11 SUNDAY
Sunrise 6:20 a.m.; Sunset 9:11 p.m.
Mother’s Day
Marquette
• Guided Bird Walk. Participants will visit a variety of habitats,
including the bog walk, lakeshore and inland wooded areas. 8:00 a.m.
Bog Walk parking lot, Presque Isle. 228-8781.
• Mother’s Day Celebration. Celebrate the day by spending
quality time with your family. Mothers, free; adults, $4; youth, $4.50.
Noon to 5:00 p.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 West Baraga Avenue.
226-3911.
• Superior Light Opera Association Performance: Gondoliers.
1:00 p.m. See Friday the 9th.
• Peace and Social Justice Service. 7:00 p.m. St. Mark’s Lutheran
Church, 1318 Presque Isle Avenue. 226-3445.
Munising
• Play: The Curious Savage. 1:00 p.m. See Friday the 9th.
12 MONDAY
Sunrise 6:19 a.m.; Sunset 9:12 p.m.
Bike to Work Week
Gwinn
• Senior Drop-In. See Thursday the 1st.
• Senior Dance and Exercise. See Friday the 2nd.
• Title LLC Meals. See Thursday the 1st.
• Bridge. 1:00 p.m. See Thursday the 1st.
Marquette
• Preschool Craft Time. See Monday the 5th.
• Storytime. See Monday the 5th.
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. See Thursday the 1st.
• Come Knit with Us. See Monday the 5th.
• Girl Power! Naturalists. See Monday the 5th.
• Youth Homework Help and Healthy Snack Program. See Thursday the
1st.
• After-School Art Program. See Monday the 5th.
• Cameras for Kids. See Monday the 5th.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 6:30 p.m. See Thursday the 1st.
• Superiorland Toastmasters Meeting. 6:30 p.m. Conference
Room, Peninsula Medical Center, 1414 West Fair Avenue (use Waldo Street
entrance). 249-9772 or www.superiorlandtoastmasters.org
• Etta Project Presentation. Sarah Houghton will present information
on the Etta Project, which works with women and children of Bolivia.
7:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front
Street. 226-3445.
• Planetarium Show: Live Sky Tour and Icy Worlds. See Monday
the 5th.
• Registration Deadline: MooseWood at Hot Plate. See Monday the
19th.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Friday the 2nd.
• Pinochle. See Friday the 2nd.
13 TUESDAY
Sunrise 6:17 a.m.; Sunset 9:13 p.m.
Gwinn
• Pasty Sale. Order ahead and pick up between 10:00 a.m. and
noon. $3. VFW Post 5670, 54 North Mitchell Street. 346-5670.
• Senior Drop-In. See Thursday the 1st.
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Thursday the 1st.
• Title LLC Meals. See Thursday the 1st.
• Bridge. See Thursday the 1st.
K.I. Sawyer
• Sawyer Seniors and Friends. See Tuesday the 6th.
Marquette
• Mindful Meditation. See Thursday the 1st.
• 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.
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. See Thursday the 1st.
• Story and Craft Hour. See Tuesday the 6th.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 1:00 p.m. See Thursday the 1st.
• Canada: The Unknown Country Course. See Tuesday the 6th.
• International Dancing. See Tuesday the 6th.
• North Country Trail Hikers Association Membership Meeting.
7:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front
Street. 226-6210.
• The Last Great Train Robbery Presentation. Dick Rupley will tell
the story of the only train robbery in the U.P. on September 15, 1893.
$3 suggested donation. 7:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public
Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-3571.
Michigamme
• Senior Meal and Senior Cribbage. See Tuesday the 6th.
• Cribbage. See Tuesday the 6th.
Negaunee
• Senior Crafts. See Tuesday the 6th.
• VA Romo Post 3165 Ladies Auxiliary Meeting. 7:00 p.m. Upstairs
of the VA Romo Post 3165, 208 Gold Street. 475-9183.
14 WEDNESDAY
Sunrise 6:16 a.m.; Sunset 9:15 p.m.
Copper Harbor
• Registration Deadline: Tour ‘da Keweenaw Dinner Benefit.
See Saturday the 17th.
Escanaba
• Loyal Order of the Oblong Table Writers’ Group. See
Wednesday the 7th.
Grand Marais
• Lions Club Board Meeting. 7:00 p.m. 494-2200.
Gwinn
• Senior Drop-In. See Thursday the 1st.
• Senior Dance and Exercise. See Friday the 2nd.
• Merry Mixers. See Wednesday the 7th.
Hancock
• Kids Make Art Class. See Wednesday the 7th.
K.I. Sawyer
• Super Snacker Wednesdays. See Wednesday the 7th.
Marquette
• This Morning’s For You. See Wednesday the 7th.
• Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) Class. See Wednesday the
7th.
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. See Thursday the 1st.
• Medicare Information Clinic. See Wednesday the 7th.
• Junior Youth Council. See Wednesday the 7th.
• Tai Chi. See Wednesday the 7th.
• Book Talk. Author Milly Balzarini will discuss A Christian’s
Perspective on Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome. 6:00 p.m. Lighthouse
Christian Bookstore, 1313 South Front Street. 226-3641.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 6:30 p.m. Thursday the 1st.
• C.U.P. Chapter of the Sierra Club Monthly Meeting. Author Mel
Visser will speak about his book Cold, Clear and Deadly. 7:00 p.m. Community
Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 228-3617.
• Ladies Climb. See Wednesday the 7th.
Michigamme
• Line Dancing Class. See Wednesday the 7th.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Friday the 2nd.
• Pinochle. See Monday the 5th.
15 THURSDAY
Sunrise 6:15 a.m.; Sunset 9:16 p.m.
Gwinn
• Senior Drop-In. See Thursday the 1st.
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Thursday the 1st.
• Title LLC Meals. See Thursday the 1st.
• Bridge. See Thursday the 1st.
K.I. Sawyer
• Senior Cards and Games Night. See Thursday the 1st.
Marquette
• Superiorland Kiwanis Meeting. See Thursday the 1st.
• Mindful Meditation. See Thursday the 1st.
• Meet Me At The Commons. Meet co-workers and new friends
for lunch. 11:30 a.m. Marquette Commons, 112 South Third Street. 228-6000,
ext. 236.
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. See Thursday the 1st.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 1:00 p.m. See Thursday the 1st.
• Ectothermic Thursday: A Fit of Phobic Fun. See Thursday
the 1st.
• Marquette County Sociable Seniors. See Thursday the 1st.
• 4-H Youth Cooking Club. See Thursday the 1st.
• Pizza Night. See Thursday the 1st.
• Last Dinner on the Titanic Fundraiser. Eat a replica of
the last meal served on the Titanic, with proceeds benefiting the Marquette
Maritime Museum. $100. Cocktails, 5:30 p.m. Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Great
Lakes Rooms, University Center, NMU. 228-7749.
• Bingo. See Thursday the 1st.
• Racial Issues in Hemingway’s Nick Adams Stories. Shirley
Brozzo will discuss racial discrimination within the Nick Adams Stories.
7:00 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street.
226-4318.
• Seed Sowers Concert. The Seed Sowers will present Wake UP!
, a celebration of song, dance and narration. Donations appreciated.
7:30 p.m. St. Louis the King Church, 264 Silver Creek Road.
Munising
• Celebrating Wildflowers Presentation. 6:00 p.m. Conference Room,
Munising Forest Service Ranger District Office, 400 Munising Avenue.
387-2512.
Negaunee
• Cribbage. See Thursday the 1st.
• Portrait and Still Life Drawing Sessions. See Thursday the
1st.
• Musical: Hair. This musical has an R rating due to language and
brief nudity. Youth seventeen and younger must be accompanied by an
adult. Through the 17th and the 21st through the 24th. High school students
and younger, $7; adults, $10. 7:30 p.m. Vista Theater, 218 Iron Street.
227-1032 or 475-4550.
16 FRIDAY
Sunrise 6:14 a.m.; Sunset 9:17 p.m.
Calumet
• Play: High School Musical. Students from area high-schools
will perform this Disney hit. Through the 18th. $15. 7:00 p.m. Calumet
Theatre, 340 Sixth Street. 337-2610 or www.calumettheatre.com
Gwinn
• Senior Dance and Exercise. See Friday the 2nd.
Hancock
• International Folk Dancing. See Friday the 2nd.
K.I. Sawyer
• Sawyer Play Group. See Friday the 2nd.
Marquette
• Rummage Sale. The Women’s Club of the St. Louis the King
Parish will hold its annual rummage sale. Items include clothing, furniture,
kitchen and children’s items, linens and more. Through the 18th.
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Harris Hall, St. Louis the King Church, 264 Silver
Creek Road.
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. See Thursday the 1st.
• Benefit Golf Scramble. Get together a golf team of four and hit
the links in this golf scramble to help raise money for the Women’s
Center Capital Campaign. $75 per person, $300 per team. 1:00 p.m. Heritage
Course, Marquette Golf Club, 1075 Grove Street. 225-1346, ext. 21.
• Afternoon Classic Film Series. The Glenn Miller Story will
be shown. See Monday the 5th.
• Youth Movie Night. See Friday the 2nd.
• Marquette County Democratic Party Campaign Kickoff Dinner.
Advanced tickets: members, $40; nonmembers, $45. At the door: $50. 5:30
p.m. University Center, NMU. 228-8196.
Kids Climb. See Friday the 2nd.
• International Folk Dancing. See Friday the 2nd.
• Marquette County Chamber Choral Concert. The choral under
the direction of Wayne Hamner, will present S Wonderful, An Evening
with George Gershwin. Donations appreciated. 7:30 p.m. St. Louis the
King Church, 264 Silver Creek Road. 249-9867.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Friday the 2nd.
• Social Bingo. See Friday the 2nd.
• Northern Vegan Micro Sprouting and Dehydrating
Demonstration and Vegan Mexican Potluck. Learn about micro sprouting
and dehydrating foods and stay for a potluck dinner. Bring a Mexican
Vegan dish to pass, table service and include an ingredient list for
the Vegan dish. Demonstration, 6:00 p.m. Potluck, 6:30 p.m. Immanuel
Lutheran Church, 520 US-41 at Baldwin Avenue. 236-1279.
• Musical: Hair. Tonight’s show will have no nudity. See Thursday
the 15th.
17 SATURDAY
Sunrise 6:13 a.m.; Sunset 9:18 p.m.
Calumet
• Play: High School Musical. See Friday the 16th.
Copper Harbor
• Tour ‘da Keweenaw Road Bike Ride. Riders can choose from
a 20-, 44- or 82-mile route along scenic highways. Proceeds benefit
the Copper Harbor Trails Club. $25. Registration, 8:00 a.m. Ride, 10:00
a.m. Grant Township Hall, 230 Gratiot Street. 289-4303.
• Tour ‘da Keweenaw Dinner Benefit. Help raise money for the
Copper Harbor Trails Club. Register by the 14th. $25. Harbour Haus,
57 First Street. 289-4502.
Escanaba
• Story Hour. See Saturday the 3rd.
Hancock
• Syttende Mai: Norwegian National Holiday Celebration. Frida
Waara of Womenquest Polar Trek 2001 will speak. A light lunch will be
served. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Portage Campus, Finlandia University,
601 Quincy Street. 482-3833.
Marquette
• Family Friendly Bike Ride. Bike with family and friends
along the bike paths. Snacks will be provided by the Marquette Food
Co-op. Individuals, $5; families, $10. 8:30 a.m. Marquette Commons,
112 South Third Street. 226-3911.
• Bike Maintenance Clinic. Learn how to be self sufficient
on the road and trail by staff from Down Wind Sports. 9:00 a.m. Down
Wind Sports, 514 North Third Street. 226-7112.
• Rummage Sale. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. after Mass.
See Friday the 16th.
• Explorers. See Saturday the 3rd.
• Puppet Theater. Mickey Sullivan and guests will present
Beauty and the Beast and Snow White and Rose Red. Donations appreciated.
1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Marquette Arts and Culture Center, lower level, Peter
White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-4323.
• Fastest Drummer in the U.P. Competition Finals. 2:00 p.m. See
Thursday the 1st.
• Tyler R. Tichelaar Book Signing. Meet Tyler R. Tichelaar
as he signs copies of his new book Narrow Lives. 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Snowbound
Books, 118 North Third Street. 228-4448.
Munising
• Celebrating Wildflowers Spring Walk. Meet at the district parking
lot and carpool to the walk site. 1:00 p.m. parking lot, Munising Forest
Service Ranger District Office, 400 Munising Avenue. 387-2512.
Negaunee
• Musical: Hair. See Thursday the 15th.
18 SUNDAY
Sunrise 6:12 a.m.; Sunset 9:20 p.m.
Calumet
• Play: High School Musical. 2:00 p.m. See Friday the 16th.
Champion
• Seed Sowers Concert. The Seed Sowers will present Wake UP!
, a celebration of song, dance and narration. Donations appreciated.
2:00 p.m. Sacred Heart Parish.
Ishpeming
• Seed Sowers Concert. The Seed Sowers will present Wake UP!,
a celebration of song, dance and narration. Donations appreciated. 7:00
p.m. St. Joseph, 1889 Prairie Avenue.
Marquette
• Rummage Sale. 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. after Mass. See Friday
the 16th.
• C.U.P. Chapter of the Sierra Club Little Presque Isle Trash Pickup.
10:00 a.m. Little Presque Isle parking lot, CR-550. 228-9453.
• Garden Talk and Plant Sale. Peter Nissila of Nissila Greenhouses
will present “Self-contained and Unrestrained,” a presentation
about container gardening. Plants include annuals, perennials, herbs,
shrubs and more. 1:30 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library,
217 North Front Street.
19 MONDAY
Sunrise 6:10 a.m.; Sunset 9:21 p.m.
Gwinn
• Senior Drop-In. See Thursday the 1st.
• Senior Dance and Exercise. See Friday the 2nd.
• Title LLC Meals. See Thursday the 1st.
• Bridge. 1:00 p.m. See Thursday the 1st.
Manistique
• Town Hall Meeting. 10:00 a.m. Schoolcraft County Courthouse,
300 Walnut Street. (888)429-1377.
Marquette
• Preschool Craft Time. See Monday the 5th.
• Storytime. See Monday the 5th.
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. See Thursday the 1st.
• Come Knit with Us. See Monday the 5th.
• Youth Homework Help and Healthy Snack Program. See Thursday the
1st.
• After-School Art Program. See Monday the 5th.
• MooseWood at Hot Plate. Paint a sea turtle, penguin, frog or
elephant with MooseWood friends. Register by the 12th. $12. 4:30 p.m.
Hot Plate, 101 South Third Street. 228-6250.
• Cameras for Kids. See Monday the 5th.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 6:30 p.m. See Thursday the 1st.
• Play Reading. Dylan Thomas in New York, a play by poet Russell
Thornburn will be read by Jim Edwards, Mickey Sullivan, Rusty Bowers
and Beverly Matherne. The reading will celebrate Thornburn’s fifth
year as resident poet at Negaunee Middle School. 7:00 p.m. Community
Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-6459.
• Your Body Can Heal Itself Lecture. Learn how stress affects
your body and how the BodyTalk System can address most health challenges
in a noninvasive and safe manner. 7:00 p.m. Healthy Vibrations Family
Wellness Chiropractic, 1100 South Front Street. 486-6014 or www.bodymindmechanics.com
• Planetarium Show: Live Sky Tour and Icy Worlds. See Monday
the 5th.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Friday the 2nd.
• Pinochle. See Monday the 5th.
20 TUESDAY
Sunrise 6:09 a.m.; Sunset 9:22 p.m.
Gwinn
• Senior Drop-In. See Thursday the 1st.
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Thursday the 1st.
• Title LLC Meals. See Thursday the 1st.
• Bridge. See Thursday the 1st.
Ishpeming
• Seed Sowers Concert. The Seed Sowers will present Wake UP!,
a celebration of song, dance and narration. Donations appreciated. 7:30
p.m. United Evangelical Covenant, 1001 North Second Street.
K.I. Sawyer
• Sawyer Seniors and Friends. See Tuesday the 6th.
Marquette
• Mindful Meditation. See Thursday the 1st.
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. See Thursday the 1st.
• Story and Craft Hour. See Tuesday the 6th.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 1:00 p.m. See Thursday the 1st.
• Canada: The Unknown Country Course. See Tuesday the 6th.
• MARESA Special Education Parent Advisory Committee Summer
Informational Meeting. Learn about summer activities available for children
and adults with special needs. 6:30 p.m. MARESA, 321 East Ohio Street.
249-2105.
• Josh Emmons Presentation. Novelist and critic Josh Emmons will
give a discussion. 7:00 p.m. Charcoal Room, University Center, NMU.
227-1795.
• International Dancing. See Tuesday the 6th.
Michigamme
• Senior Meal and Senior Cribbage. See Tuesday the 6th.
• Cribbage. See Tuesday the 6th.
Negaunee
• Senior Crafts. See Tuesday the 6th.
21 WEDNESDAY
Sunrise 6:08 a.m.; Sunset 9:23 p.m.
Escanaba
• Loyal Order of the Oblong Table Writers’ Group. See
Wednesday the 7th.
Gwinn
• Senior Drop-In. See Thursday the 1st.
• Senior Dance and Exercise. See Friday the 2nd.
• Merry Mixers. See Wednesday the 7th.
Hancock
• Kids Make Art Class. See Wednesday the 7th.
K.I. Sawyer
• Super Snacker Wednesdays. See Wednesday the 7th.
Marquette
• This Morning’s For You. See Wednesday the 7th.
• Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) Class. See Wednesday the
7th.
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. See Thursday the 1st.
• Medicare Information Clinic. See Wednesday the 7th.
• Junior Youth Council. See Wednesday the 7th.
• Tai Chi. See Wednesday the 7th.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 6:30 p.m. See Thursday the 1st.
• Marquette County Genealogical Society Meeting. Gary White will
present a program about the Marquette County Civil War soldiers. 6:45
p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street.
226-8079.
• Laughing Whitefish Audubon Society Presentation: Dragonflies,
Damselflies and other Aquatic Insects. Lucas Langstaff, wildlife biologist
from Hiawatha National Forest, will discuss life histories, biology
and habitats of these insects. 7:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White
Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 228-8781.
• Hook and Needle Circle Meeting. Bring your latest work-in-progress
or finished item and knit or crochet in a relaxed social setting. 7:00
p.m. Messiah Lutheran Church, 305 West Magnetic Street. 225-1124.
• Snowbound Book Club. This month the group will discuss Tales
from the Town of Widows by James Canon. 7:30 p.m. Chapter Two Books,
124 North Third Street. 228-4448.
• Ladies Climb. See Wednesday the 7th.
Michigamme
• Line Dancing Class. See Wednesday the 7th.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Friday the 2nd.
• Pinochle. See Monday the 5th.
• Musical: Hair. See Thursday the 15th.
Skandia
• West Branch Township Meeting. 7:00 p.m. West Branch Township
Hall, 1016 CR-545 North. 942-7400.
22 THURSDAY
Sunrise 6:07 a.m.; Sunset 9:24 p.m.
Gwinn
• Senior Drop-In. See Thursday the 1st.
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Thursday the 1st.
• Title LLC Meals. See Thursday the 1st.
• Forsyth Township Board Meeting. See Thursday the 8th.
• Bridge. See Thursday the 1st.
K.I. Sawyer
• Senior Cards and Games Night. See Thursday the 1st.
Laurium
• The Biggest House in Town – The Laurium Manor Turns 100.
As part of the Fourth Thursday in History Program, learn about the Laurium
Manor Inn. 7:00 p.m. Laurium Manor Inn, 320 Tamarack Street. 337-3168.
Marquette
• Superiorland Kiwanis Meeting. See Thursday the 1st.
• Mindful Meditation. See Thursday the 1st.
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. See Thursday the 1st.
• Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee Meeting. The
committee will discuss the Petunia Pandemonium schedule for May 31.
Noon. Landmark Inn, 230 North Front Street. www.mqtbeautification.org
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 1:00 p.m. See Thursday the 1st.
• Ectothermic Thursday: A Fit of Phobic Fun. See Thursday the 1st.
• Marquette County Sociable Seniors. See Thursday the 1st.
• 4-H Youth Cooking Club. See Thursday the 1st.
• Pizza Night. See Thursday the 1st.
• Bingo. See Thursday the 1st.
• Citizens for Peace and Justice. See Thursday the 8th.
Negaunee
• Cribbage. See Thursday the 1st.
• Portrait and Still Life Drawing Sessions. See Thursday the
1st.
• Musical: Hair. Tonight’s show will have no nudity.
See Thursday the 15th.
23 FRIDAY
Sunrise 6:06 a.m.; Sunset 9:25 p.m.
Gwinn
• Senior Dance and Exercise. See Friday the 2nd.
Hancock
• International Folk Dancing. See Friday the 2nd.
K.I. Sawyer
• Sawyer Play Group. See Friday the 2nd.
Marquette
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. See Thursday the 1st.
• Youth Movie Night. See Friday the 2nd.
• Kids Climb. See Friday the 2nd.
• Marquette Male Chorus. The Marquette Male Chorus will present
I Love Rock ‘n Roll. Youth and seniors, $4; adults, $6. 7:30 p.m.
Masonic Temple, 128 West Washington Street.
• International Folk Dancing. See Friday the 2nd.
Munising
• Registration Deadline: 2008 Pictured Rocks Trout and Salmon Classic.
5:30 p.m. Moose Lodge #1386, 122 West Superior Street. 387-3271. See
Saturday the 24th.
• 2008 Pictured Rocks Trout and Salmon Classic Captain’s Meeting.
Boat captains or a team representative must attend this meeting to qualify
for the event. 6:30 p.m. Moose Lodge #1386, 122 West Superior Street.
387-3271.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Friday the 2nd.
• Social Bingo. See Friday the 2nd.
• Musical: Hair. See Thursday the 15th.
24 SATURDAY
Sunrise 6:06 a.m.; Sunset 9:26 p.m.
Escanaba
• Story Hour. See Saturday the 3rd.
K.I. Sawyer
• Saturday Night Teen/Adult Basketball. See Saturday the 3rd.
Marquette
• Map and Compass Clinic. Learn basic map and compass skills
and then try your skills in the backcountry with the clinic group. Registration
required. $6. 9:00 a.m. Down Wind Sports, 514 North Third Street. 226-7112.
• Plant Sale. Shop for perennials, vegetable plants, seedlings
and more. Prices vary. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Marquette Commons, 112
South Third Street. 228-6213.
• Critter Feeding. See Saturday the 10th.
• Marquette Male Chorus. See Friday the 23rd.
Michigamme
• Pancake Breakfast. 9:00 a.m. to noon. Michigamme Community Building,
corner of Main and Barnum streets. 323-6608.
• Rummage Sale. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Michigamme Community Building,
corner of Main and Barnum streets. 323-6608.
Munising
• 2008 Pictured Rocks Trout and Salmon Classic. Anglers can compete
in the annual fishing fundraising event to raise money for the Fish
and Game Alliance. Register by the 23rd.Youth sixteen and younger, $25;
adults, $50. 5:00 a.m. Location sites vary. 387-3271 or www.algercounty.org
Negaunee
• Musical: Hair. See Thursday the 15th.
25 SUNDAY
Sunrise 6:05 a.m.; Sunset 9:27 p.m.
26 MONDAY
Sunrise 6:04 a.m.; Sunset 9:28 p.m.
Memorial Day
Michigamme
• Memorial Day Services. Honor and remember soldiers who have died
for our nation. Refreshments will be served at the Community Building
following the service. 10:00 a.m. Lakeview Cemetery.
27 TUESDAY
Sunrise 6:03 a.m.; Sunset 9:30 p.m.
Gwinn
• Senior Drop-In. See Thursday the 1st.
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Thursday the 1st.
• Title LLC Meals. See Thursday the 1st.
• Bridge. See Thursday the 1st.
K.I. Sawyer
• Sawyer Seniors and Friends. See Tuesday the 6th.
Marquette
• Mindful Meditation. See Thursday the 1st.
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. See Thursday the 1st.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 1:00 p.m. See Thursday the 1st.
• International Dancing. See Tuesday the 6th.
• North Country Trail Hikers Association Board of Directors
Meeting. 7:00 p.m. Conference Room, Peter White Public Library, 217
North Front Street. 226-6210.
Michigamme
• Senior Meal and Senior Cribbage. See Tuesday the 6th.
• Cribbage. See Tuesday the 6th.
Negaunee
• Senior Crafts. See Tuesday the 6th.
28 WEDNESDAY
Sunrise 6:02 a.m.; Sunset 9:31 p.m.
Escanaba
• Loyal Order of the Oblong Table Writers’ Group. See
Wednesday the 7th.
Gwinn
• Senior Drop-In. See Thursday the 1st.
• Senior Dance and Exercise. See Friday the 2nd.
• Merry Mixers. See Wednesday the 7th.
Hancock
• Kids Make Art Class. See Wednesday the 7th.
K.I. Sawyer
• Super Snacker Wednesdays. See Wednesday the 7th.
Marquette
• This Morning’s For You. See Wednesday the 7th.
• Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) Class. See Wednesday the
7th.
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. See Thursday the 1st.
• Medicare Information Clinic. See Wednesday the 7th.
• Junior Youth Council. See Wednesday the 7th.
• Tai Chi. See Wednesday the 7th.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 6:30 p.m. See Thursday the 1st.
• Ladies Climb. See Wednesday the 7th.
Michigamme
• Line Dancing Class. See Wednesday the 7th.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Friday the 2nd.
• Pinochle. See Monday the 5th.
29 THURSDAY
Sunrise 6:01 a.m.; Sunset 9:32 p.m.
Gwinn
• Senior Drop-In. See Thursday the 1st.
• Blood Pressure Screening. See Thursday the 1st.
• Title LLC Meals. See Thursday the 1st.
• Bridge. See Thursday the 1st.
Marquette
• Superiorland Kiwanis Meeting. See Thursday the 1st.
• Mindful Meditation. See Thursday the 1st.
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. See Thursday the 1st.
• Superiorland Bridge Club. 1:00 p.m. See Thursday the 1st.
• Ectothermic Thursday: A Fit of Phobic Fun. See Thursday the 1st.
• Marquette County Sociable Seniors. See Thursday the 1st.
• 4-H Youth Cooking Club. See Thursday the 1st.
• Pizza Night. See Thursday the 1st.
• Bingo. See Thursday the 1st.
• Holistic Health Forum. Melissa Middleton will present The Value
of Working with an Energetic Healer in Obtaining Optimal Health and
Wellness. Frank Jeffries will present Introducing the Pineal Power Muscle
Testing System to the Community. $10 suggested donation. 7:00 p.m. Community
Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 458-4022.
Negaunee
• Cribbage. See Thursday the 1st.
• Portrait and Still Life Drawing Sessions. See Thursday the
1st.
30 FRIDAY
Sunrise 6:01 a.m.; Sunset 9:32 p.m.
Gwinn
• Senior Dance and Exercise. See Friday the 2nd.
Hancock
• International Folk Dancing. See Friday the 2nd.
K.I. Sawyer
• Sawyer Play Group. See Friday the 2nd.
Marquette
• Mr. Jim’s Toddler Clubhouse. See Thursday the 1st.
• Youth Movie Night. See Friday the 2nd.
• Kids Climb. See Friday the 2nd.
• International Folk Dancing. See Friday the 2nd.
Negaunee
• Senior Aerobics. See Friday the 2nd.
• Social Bingo. See Friday the 2nd.
31 SATURDAY
Sunrise 6:00 a.m.; Sunset 9:33 p.m.
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 June between May 31 and June 10.
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.
Ishpeming
• Share Distribution. See Gwinn listing. 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
VFW, 310 Bank Street. 486-4891.
K.I. Sawyer
• Saturday Night Teen/Adult Basketball. See Saturday the 3rd.
L’Anse
• Share Distribution. See Gwinn listing. 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
VFW, 105 Front Street. 353-6718.
Marquette
• Share Distribution. See Gwinn listing. 7:00 to 8:00 a.m.
Lake Superior Village, 1901 Longyear Avenue. 249-1719.
• Kayak 101. First time kayak buyers are invited to learn
about boats, equipment, clothing, paddle strokes and more. Registration
required. $25. 9:00 a.m. Down Wind Sports, 514 North Third Street. 226-7112.
• Plant Sale. See Saturday the 24th.
• Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association Conference.
Learn what’s new and exciting in the publishing world from authors
and publishers from the Upper Peninsula. UPPAA members, free; nonmembers,
$5; lunch reservation, $8. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Peter White Public
Library, 217 North Front Street. www.uppaa.org
• Petunia Pandemonium. Join community members as petunias are planted
along US-41. Participants are asked to bring a trowel or spoon. A picnic
lunch will follow the planting. 10:00 a.m. US-41 across the highway
from Huron Mountain Bakery. 225-5077.
Mass City
• Share Distribution. See Gwinn listing. 9:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Greenland Township, Twenty-sixth and Depot road. 883-3643.
Michigamme
• Share Distribution. See Gwinn listing. 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Community Building. (800)548-2124.
• Rummage Sale. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Michigamme Community Building,
corner of Main and Barnum streets. 323-6608.
• Deep Fried Turkey Dinner. Eat and help raise money for the
Michigamme-Spurr Fourth of July Celebration. Youth, $5; adults, $8.
4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Michigamme Park Pavilion. 323-6608.
Ontonagon
• Share Distribution. See Gwinn listing. 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
United Methodist Church, 109 Greenland Road. 883-3796.
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