February 2012

Gallery Guide

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Museum Guide

Big Bay
• Big Bay Lighthouse. The grounds of the 1896 lighthouse are open year-round. 3 Lighthouse Road. 345-9957.

Calumet
• Calumet Theatre. Both self-guided and guided tours of this historic theatre built in 1900 are available. Self-guided tours: youth two and younger, free; three to fifteen, $2; adults, $4. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5:00 p.m. Guided tours: youth two and younger, free; three to fifteen, $3; adults, $6. Available by appointment. 340 Sixth Street. 337-2610 or www.calumettheatre.com
• International Frisbee Hall of Fame and Museum. Learn about the history of guts frisbee. Days and hours vary. Open when events are held. Second floor ballroom, Calumet Colosseum, Red Jacket Road. 281-7625.

Escanaba
• Delta County Historical Society Archives. Written documents and pictures depict Delta County history. Information is available on early settlements, railroads, lighthouses, business and industry, churches and schools. Daily, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sand Point (at the end of Ludington Street). 789-6790.

Gwinn
• Forsyth Township Historical Society Museum. Exhibits, photographs, maps and artifacts attesting to the rich mining history of Gwinn and the surrounding areas of Austin, Princeton, New Swanzy and Little Lake. Days and hours vary. Second floor, Township Office Building, 108 North Pine Street.

Houghton
• A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum. Visitors interested in geology and minerals will enjoy the official Mineral Museum of Michigan. The museum is known worldwide and recognized as the finest mineral museum in North America. Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 1404 East Sharon Avenue. 487-2572 or www.museum.mtu.edu
• Dee Stadium/Amphidrome Heritage Center. The center holds the area’s largest collection of historical photos and artifacts. Daily, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 700 Lakeshore Drive. www.cityofhoughton.com
• MTU Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections. Features a variety of historical memorabilia highlighting life in the Copper Country. Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lower level of the J.R. Van Pelt Library, MTU. 487-3209.

Ishpeming
• U.S. National Ski Hall & Snowboard Hall of Fame & Museum. The museum features more than 300 Hall of Fame inductees, presented in photographs and biographies, and displays and exhibits of skiing history and equipment, an extensive library, video show, gift shop, special events and more. Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. U.S.-41 and Third Street. 485-6323 or www.skihall.com

K.I. Sawyer
• K.I. Sawyer Air Heritage Museum. The museum promotes and preserves the aviation history that the air base brought to the area. Air Force-related materials are on display, including photographs, flags, medals and more. Wednesday through Sunday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. 402 Third Street. 362-3531 or www.kishamuseum.org

Laurium
• Laurium Manor Inn. Self-guided tours are available of this forty-five-room mansion built in 1908. Youth four and younger, free; students, $3; adults, $5. Daily, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 320 Tamarack Street. 337-2549 or www.lauriummanorinn.com

Marquette
• Beaumier Upper Peninsula Heritage Center.
- Cool-lections, featuring odd, fascinating and interesting artifacts from the center’s collection, and from individual community members, will be on display.
- Immigration and Caricature: Ethnic Images from the Appel Collection, featuring a collection of immigrant and ethnic caricatures from popular graphics dating primarily from the Civil War to World War I, will be on display February 9 through March 30.
Three separate collections focus on cultural artifacts relating to ethnic, religious and social diversity in the U.P. Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Room 105, Cohodas Building, NMU. 227-1219 or www.nmu.edu/beaumier
• Marquette Regional History Center.
- People, Place and Time: Michigan’s Copper Country Through the Lens of J.W. Nara, 1874 – 1934, featuring photographs and photography studio artifacts, will be on display through February 11.
- 100 Years of Girl Scouting, featuring and celebrating the tradition of Girl Scouts in the U.P., will be on display February 21 through April 28, with a public reception at 6:00 p.m. on March 14.
Discover how land, industries and people shared the communities and culture of the Upper Peninsula. The museum includes interactive displays as well as regional history exhibits. Youth twelve and younger, $2; students, $3; seniors, $6; adults, $7. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 145 West Spring Street. 226-3571 or www.marquettecohistory.org
• Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum. A variety of interactive exhibits offer learning through investigation and creativity. Youth younger than two, free; three and older, $5. Monday through Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m. 123 West Baraga Avenue. 226-3911 or www.upcmkids.org

Munising
• Alger County Historical Society Heritage Center. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 3:00 p.m. 1496 Washington Street. 387-4308.

Negaunee
• Michigan Iron Industry Museum. In the forested ravines of the Marquette Iron Range, the museum overlooks the Carp River and the site of the first iron forge in the Lake Superior region. Museum exhibits, audio-visual programs and outdoor interpretive paths depict the large-scale capital and human investment that made Michigan an industrial leader. The museum is one of ten museums and historic sites administered by the Michigan Historical Center. Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. First Saturday of the month, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 73 Forge Road. 475-7857.

Ontonagon
• Ontonagon County Historical Society Museum. Ontonagon-area exhibits include an exact replica of the Ontonagon boulder. Youth fourteen and younger, free; adults, $3. Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 422 River Street. 884-6165. Top


 



Art Galleries

Baraga
• Gallery 325.
- Anticipation, will open with a public reception at 7:00 p.m. on February 17.
Thursday, noon to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to noon. Also by appointment. 315 McGillan Street. 355-2578.

Calumet
• Copper Country Associated Artists Studio/Gallery. Works by members and workshop participants in watercolor and oil, drawings, photography, sculpture, quilting, wood, textile, clay, glass and other art media. Thursday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 205 Fifth Street. 337-1252.
• Miskwabik Ed Gray Studio and Gallery.
- Miniature Show, featuring works by local artists, will be on display February 3 through 29, with a public reception at 6:30 p.m. on the 3rd.
Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m. 109 Fifth Street. 337-5970 or www.edgraygallery.com
• Vertin Gallery.
- Works by Phyllis Fredendall, will be on display February 3 through 29.
Works in clay, fiber, painting, glass, metal and wood by more than 100 artists from Michigan and the Midwest.
Monday through Saturday, noon to 5:00 p.m. 220 Sixth Street. 337-2200 or www.vertingallery.com

Escanaba
• Besse Center Art Gallery.
- Ritch Branstrom: Sculptor, featuring found metal sculptures, will be on display February 8 through March 30, with a public reception at 3:30 p.m. on February 8.
Works by Joann Biallas-Leffel, Ingrid Blixt-Cline, Ryan Brayak, Jens Carstensen, Michele Dugree, Meegan Flannery, Al Hansen, John Hubbard, Carol Irving, K. Carlton Johnson, Joyce Koskenmaki, John Lundeen, Ed and Julie Risak, Dennis Staffne, Dale Wedig and others. Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Besse Center, Bay de Noc Community College, 2001 North Lincoln Road. 786-5802.
• East Ludington Art Gallery. Works by local artists. Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 1007 Ludington Street. 786-0300.
• Hartwig Gallery Bay College Art Gallery.
- Art Works For Everyone, featuring a variety of works by more than thirty artists, will be on display through March 2.
- Works by Jay Bavers, Barry Bernstein, Joann Biallas-Leffel, K. Carlton Johnson, Mara Manning and Dale Wedig. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Room 248, Catherine Bonifas Building, Bay de Noc Community College, 2001 North Lincoln Road. 786-5802.
• William Bonifas Fine Arts Gallery.
- Performing Space, featuring works by Linda King Ferguson, will be on display through February 15.
Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 700 First Avenue South. 786-3833.

Hancock
• Finlandia University Gallery.
- Visual Voices, a touring exhibit, featuring works by Christina Coon and Paul Waisanen, will be on display through February 11.
- Snow and Ice, featuring works by Aimo Hyvarinen, will be on display February 16 to March 20, with a public reception at 7:00 p.m. on February 16.
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, noon to 4:00 p.m. 435 Quincy Street. 487-7500.
• Kerredge Gallery.
- Works by students in the Lake Linden-Hubbell schools, will be on display February 1 through 29.
Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Community Arts Center, 126 Quincy Street. 482-2333.
• Reflection Gallery.
- ISAD Student Book Illustration Exhibit will be on display February 1 through 28, with a public reception at 12:30 p.m. on the 2nd.
Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Community Arts Center, 126 Quincy Street. 482-2333.
• Youth Gallery. Works by local students. Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Community Arts Center, 126 Quincy Street. 482-2333.

Iron Mountain
• ArtWorks. Works by local and regional artists. Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 111 North Stephenson Avenue. 774-1540 or www.artworksup.com

Ishpeming
• Artisan’s Gallery. Works by U.P. artists and artisans. Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. U.S.-41 (east of Burger King). 485-1194.
• Picture This Gallery. Featuring local art and hands-on art and crafts for all ages. Saturday, noon to 4:00 p.m. or by chance. 115 Cleveland Avenue. 486-4540.

Lake Linden
• Yarns and Threads. Works by local textile artists. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5:00 p.m. or by appointment. 332 Calumet Street. 296-9568.

Marquette
• Art—U.P. Style. Art by Carol Papaleo, works by local artists, gifts, classes and more. Monday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 130 West Washington Street. 226-6154.
• DeVos Art Museum.
- FAX, an evolving exhibition, featuring works by various artists, will be on display through February 26. Works will be added daily. Artists may fax works to 227-2322 and must fax a cover sheet available at www.nmu.edu/devos
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, noon to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. NMU. 227-1481 or www.nmu.edu/devos
• Éclectique Art Studio and Gallery. Watercolor, oil and mixed media by Catherine Brunet; Native American art and silk paintings by Sherri Aldred; and boiled wool hats by Louise Anderson are on display. Monday through Saturday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. or by appointment. Second floor, 147 West Washington Street. 226-6649.
• Gallery West. Works by Sue Acocks, Catherine Brunet, Riccardo Capraro, Ted Carland, Gary Christensen, Kathleen Conover, Verna Depro, Nita Engle, Paul Grant, Cynthia Golisek Kustin, Debra Golisek LaPlant, Chrys Levesque, Floyd Luke, Diana Magnuson, Phyllis Northup, Cat Preston, Jim Timmons, Michele Tuccini and Steve Uren. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Upstairs of Ben Franklin, 100 Coles Drive. 226-9613.
• Huron Mountain Club Gallery.
- Wintercharm, featuring a variety of artwork that embodies the spirit of the winter climate, will be on display February 2 through 28, with a public reception at 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd.
Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Main level, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 228-7434.
• Kline Gallery. Featuring fine contemporary artwork by Marquette artist Jill L. Kline and G. Buyea. Open by appointment or accident. 1109 North Third Street. 226-4030.
• Marquette Arts & Culture Center.
- Constante Sur!, featuring works in varying mediums by Rudy Brinks, Andrew Hanson and Yvonne LeMire, will be on display February 1 through 25, with a public reception at 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd.
- Shots and Stories, featuring photographs with accompanying stories by various artists, will be on display February 2 through March 31, with a public reception at 6:00 p.m. on February 2.
Monday through Thursday, 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 228-0472.
• Oasis Gallery.
- Take a Shot at Love: The Return of Mary Kinnunen and Jeff Eaton, featuring works by Andy Gregg, Tom Buchkoe, Mike Letts, David Gasowski and others, will be on display through February 23, with a public reception at 6:00 p.m. on the 3rd.
Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 4:00 p.m. Friday, noon to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Suite U7, Masonic Mall, 130 West Washington Street. 225-1377 or www.oasisgallery.com
• The Silver Crow Jewelry Store and Art Gallery. Works by local and regional artists in all media. The area’s largest selection of sterling silver jewelry and gifts from around the world. Monday through Thursday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 201 South Front Street. 228-0518.
• Wolfe Design. U.P.-inspired works by local artists. By appointment. 501 Lakeshore Boulevard. 226-3730.
• Zero Degrees Artist Gallery. Works by forty local artists include oils, watercolors, mixed media, jewelry, photography, metals, woods, recycled and fiber arts and much more. Monday through Saturday, noon to 6:00 p.m.  525 Third Street. 228-3058.

Michigamme
• Michigamme Moonshine Art Gallery. Works by more than forty artists and authors, including Mary Ann Beckwith, Dale Wedig, Pat Butler, Thomas Cappuccio, Ted Carland, K. Carlton Johnson, Jens Carstensen, Meegan Flannery, Christine Flavin, Helga Flower, Bob Foster, John French, Ed Gray, Maureen Bergquist Gray, Bill Hamilton, Susan Hardiman, Patricia A. Hicks Ruiz, Nan Hoeting-Payne, Marc Homant, Jeff Johnston, Bryan Kastar, Sharon Kennedy, Connie Kerkove, Paula Kiesling, Janet F. Koenig, Michael LaTulip, Tom Larson, Kathy Lenten, Troy Lichthardt, Ron Lukey, Joanne McCoy, Kathrine M. Savu, Earl Senchuk, Lynn and Darlene Southward, Laura Stahl Maze, Francis Valela, Craig Weatherby and Emil Weddige. Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sundays by appointment. 136 Main Street. 323-6546.

Munising
• Open Wings. This working pottery studio and gallery features works by regional artists. Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, by chance or appointment. 318 West Munising Avenue. 387-5070.

Rapid River
• The adhocWORKshop. Owner Ritch Branstrom creates sculptures with found objects inspired by the land in which the objects were found. By appointment or chance. 7852 U.S.-2. 339-1572 or www.adhocworkshop.com

Stephenson
• Art and Garden Gallery. Revolving displays of local artists and the work of owner Ginnie Cappaert. Wednesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. W4363 G-12 Road. 753-4754. Top


 

 

Commercial Establishments which regularly display artwork

Bark River
• Ten Mile Creek Forge, Pottery & Lighting Irish and Celtic Gift Shop. Handmade knives and sheaths, as well as the work of thirty juried artists. Monday through Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or by appointment and chance. Follow Bark River sign, seven miles. 466-2276.

Chassell
• Einerlei. Local jewelry and art, kitchen items, greeting cards, gardening and plants, and other specialty items also are available. Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 42021 Willson Memorial Drive. 523-4612 or www.einerlei.com

Escanaba
• FrameCrafters Gallery. Works by U.P. and national artists. Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 2430 Ludington Street. 786-4050.

Houghton
• Keweenaw Brewing Company. Works by Ritch Branstrom, Sue Jarvi, Adam Johnson and Megan Lang. Monday through Wednesday, 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday, noon to 8:00 p.m. 408 Shelden Avenue. 482-5596.

Marquette
• Art of Framing. Works by local and regional artists. Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 149 West Washington Street. 228-7719.
• Babycakes Muffin Co. Works by local and regional artists. Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 223 West Washington Street. 226-7744.
• Donckers Candies and Gifts. Works by local and regional artists. Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m. 137 West Washington Street. 226-6110.
• Flowerworks. Works by Michael La Tulip, Jim Anderson, Judy Saroski, Cindy Baker and others. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 1007 North Third Street. 273-1335 or www.flowerworksmqt.com
• MacDonalds Music Store. Folk art by Todd Carter will be on display. Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 601 North Third Street. 226-7621
• Marquette Baking Company. Works by Michael La Tulip will be on display through March 31. Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 117 West Baraga Avenue. www.marquettebaking.com
• Moonstone Gallery. Rocks and crystals, gemstone jewelry and things made of natural materials. Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m. 106 West Washington Street. 225-0339.
• Profiles Hair Salon. Watercolor paintings by Corbin Lutz will be on display through February 29. Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 412 South Front Street. 226-3602.
• Superior View/Views of the Past. Historic photography and art by local artists. Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 156 West Washington Street. 225-1952.
• Sweet Water Café. Art quilts and woodworks by Wayne Walma and Pam Beal will be on display through February 14. Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 517 North Third Street. 226-7009.
• The Vierling. Antique oil paintings, steel engravings, prints and maps. Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 119 South Front Street. 228-3533.

Munising
• Falling Rock Café and Bookstore. Works by local artists in a variety of media. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 104 East Munising Avenue. 387-3008.

Negaunee
• Midtown Bakery and Café. Works by Tim Flannery. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 317 Iron Street. 475-0064.  Top


 

 

Support Groups

• Adult Children of Alcoholics—Marquette. This group is open to those interested in learning about recovery from dysfunctional or alcoholic families. Sunday and Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 120 North Front Street. Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. ALANO Club, 1202 South Front Street. Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1700 West Fair Avenue. 273-0396.
• Alano Club. Twelve-step recovery meetings daily. Monday through Saturday, noon and 8:00 p.m. Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. 1202 South Front Street, Southgate Plaza, Marquette.
• Alcoholics Anonymous. Meetings throughout Marquette County, seven days a week, at many locations and times. Twenty-four-hour answering service, 249-4430 or www.aa-marquettecounty.org
• Alcoholics Anonymous—Gwinn. Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Gwinn Clubhouse, 165 North Maple Street. Thursday, 8:00 p.m. St. Anthony Catholic Church, 310 West Iron Street.
• Alcoholics Anonymous—K.I. Sawyer. Friday, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. Victory Lutheran Church, 315 Explorer.
• Alcoholics Anonymous—Palmer. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Catholic Church, 201 Nicholas Avenue.
• American Legacy Foundation. Smoking quit line for expectant mothers and cessation information for women. (800)668-8278.
• Bereavement Lunch Support Group Keweenaw Home Nursing and Hospice. February 10. Noon. Upper Deck Restaurant, Ramada Inn, 99 Navy Street, Houghton.
• Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Checks. Cholesterol checks are $5. Call for Marquette County schedule. 225-4545.
• Breast Cancer Support Group. February 8. 7:00 p.m. Conference Room 4, Marquette General Hospital, 580 West College Avenue. 225-4899.
• Breastfeeding Mothers’ Group. February 10. 10:00 a.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 West Baraga Avenue. 475-4686.
• Camp New Day. This group is for children of the incarcerated. February 27. 6:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 201 East Ridge Street, Marquette. 226-2912.
• Caregiver Support Group—Gwinn. February 20. 1:00 p.m. Gwinn Clubhouse, 165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
• Caregiver Support Group—Ishpeming. February 1. 1:30 p.m. Ishpeming Senior Center, 320 South Pine Street. 228-3910.
• Caregiver Support Group—Negaunee. February 22. 9:30 a.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6226.
• Caregivers of Children with ADHD Support Group—K.I. Sawyer. Parents discuss current situations and offer support and advice to others. February 8 and 22. 6:30 p.m. K.I. Sawyer Elementary School, 411 Scorpion Street. 346-5567 or mwoodfor@gwinn.k12.mi.us
• Celiac Disease Support Group. Call Elise for details. 346-7544.
• Compassionate Friends. This group offers support to families who have experienced the death of a child. February 14. 7:00 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1700 West Fair Avenue, Marquette. 249-1948.
• Diabetic Support Group—Gwinn. February 13. 7:00 p.m. Gwinn Clubhouse, 165 North Maple Street. 346-7535.
• DivorceCare—Ishpeming. This non-denominational group is for people who are separated or divorced. New members are welcome. Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Good News Assembly of God Church, U.S.-41 East. 475-9620 or www.goodnewsup.net
• DivorceCare—Marquette. Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce. New members welcome. Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1700 West Fair Avenue. 228-9883.
• Families of Prisoners and Ex-offenders Group. Second and fourth Thursdays of the month. 6:00 p.m. Catholic Charities, 347 Rock Street, Marquette. 227-9119.
• Grief Support Group—Ishpeming. This non-denominational group is for people dealing with grief and loss. Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Good News Assembly of God Church, U.S.-41 East. 485-5561 or www.goodnewsup.net
• Grief Support Group—Marquette. People dealing with grief and loss are encouraged to attend. Individual grief counseling also is available. First and third Tuesday of the month. 6:00 p.m. Lake Superior Hospice, 914 West Baraga Avenue. 225-8860.
• iCanQuit. Smokers are invited to learn more about quitting with the help of a quitting coach. (800)480-7848.
• Lake Superior Hospice Bereavement Luncheon. Individuals dealing with grief and loss issues are encouraged to attend. Second Tuesday each month. Noon. Wahlstrom’s Restaurant, 5043 U.S.-41 South, Marquette. 225-7760.
• Marquette Area Autism Support Group. February 12. 1:00 p.m. Lions Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. http://marquetteasdsupport.blogspot.com/
• Marquette Area Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group. Last Tuesday of the month. 2:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 226-2212.
• Marquette County Tobacco Prevention Coalition. This group offers free smoking cessation materials. 315-2614 or www.smokefreeup.org
• Marquette County Twelve-Step Support Group Meetings. Days, times and locations vary throughout Marquette County. 361-3160 or avoiceofrecovery@sbcglobal.net
• MOMS Club of Marquette County (Moms Offering Moms Support). This international support group is for mothers who choose to stay at home and raise their children. 226-2922, marquettemomsclub@yahoo.com or www.momsclub.org
• Narcotics Anonymous—Gwinn. Monday, 7:00 p.m. United Methodist Church, 251 West Jasper Street.
• Narcotics Anonymous—Houghton. Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. Evangel Baptist Church, upstairs, 1114 College Avenue. fruitbatmango@yahoo.com
• National Alliance on Mental Illness—Educational Group. Psychiatrist Dr. Tyanne Dosh will speak. February 27. 7:00 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street, Marquette.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness—Support Group. February 13. 7:00 p.m. Nonprofit Commons, 129 West Baraga Avenue, Marquette.
• Overeaters Anonymous—Twelve-Step Meeting. Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. Room 202, Messiah Lutheran Church, 305 West Magnetic Street. 226-2762.
• Overeaters Anonymous H.O.W. (Honest Open-Minded Willingness)—Gwinn. Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Basement, Grace United Methodist Church, 251 West Jasper Street. 346-4105.
• Overeaters Anonymous H.O.W. (Honest Open-Minded Willingness)—Marquette. Thursdays, 5:15 p.m. Basement, First United Methodist Church, 111 East Ridge Street, Marquette. 361-5962.
• Rainbow Recovery Group. Designed for people seeking recovery from powerlessness over many things, including gambling, grief, loneliness, anxiety or depression. Sundays, 9:45 a.m. and Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Christian Church, 393 North M-553, Marquette. 226-6514.
• Reformer’s Unanimous Addiction Class. Christ-centered addiction programs open to those with addictions and those who know people who need help dealing with addictions. Fridays, 7:00 p.m. Heritage Baptist Church, 3755 CR-456, Skandia. 942-7900.
• SMART Recovery—Baraga. A self-help group for alcohol and substance abuse and other addictive behaviors. Sundays, 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Church. www.smartrecovery.org
• SMART Recovery—Calumet. Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Rice Clinic, 56938 Calumet Avenue. www.smartrecovery.org
• SMART Recovery—Hancock. Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Ryan School, 400 Michigan Street.
• Take Off Pounds Sensibly. This is a non-commercial weight-control support group. Various places and times throughout the U.P. (800)932-8677 or www.TOPS.org
• Traditional Overeaters Anonymous Group. Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. Women’s Center, 1310 South Front Street, Marquette.
• U.P. Down Syndrome Association. Parents of children with Down Syndrome share information and resources, and plan activities to promote awareness in the community. Craniosacral therapists Kim and Bruce will speak. February 11. 1:00 p.m. Lions Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street, Marquette. 250-0963.
• Victims and Survivors of Clergy/Religious Sexual Abuse Support Group. Last Friday of the month. 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 201 East Ridge Street, Marquette. 362-2602.
• Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program. Clinics include nutritional counseling and coupon pick-up. Appointments required. Call for Marquette County schedule. 475-7846 or www.mqthealth.org Top


 


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