October 2023 Marquette Monthly

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Events for Two Books, Two Communities scheduled

Two Books Two Communities is hosting a series of events surrounding its 2023 selections: Chevy in the Hole, a novel by Kelsey Ronan set in Flint; and A Psalm for the WildBuilt, a “solar punk” sci-fi novella by Becky Chambers set on a rewilding moon.

Chevy in the Hole is described as a gorgeous and unflinching love letter to Flint and the resilience of its people. The novel follows August “Gus” Molloy after he moved back to his hometown to battle his issues with substance use, as well as stories from his and his friend’s families woven throughout the narrative. The book was a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice and a 2023 Michigan Notable Book.

A Psalm for the Wild-Built is the first book in the Monk and Robot book series. The story takes place centuries into the future, years after the robots of Panga gained self-awareness and laid down their tools, leaving them wandering en masse. Eventually, the robots became nothing more than urban legend, until a tea monk’s life was upended by a robot seeking to answer a question: “What do people need?”

The book won the prestigious Hugo Award in 2022.

Events include a book discussion on both selections at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 3 at Peter White Public Library in Marquette and “Let’s Talk About Addiction” at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 12 in the Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. The latter will be a community discussion with panelists representing multiple perspectives led by Ashly Gleason, Health Education/Prevention Specialist with Marquette County Cares Coalition.

All events are free and open to everyone. The Two Books Two Communities program fosters a sense of community by bringing together Northern Michigan University and Marquette and Alger County readers. To see the book selections from the past 17 years and learn more, visit www.nmu.edu/ onebook/twobooks.

League offers program with Sheri

Davie on Oct. 4

The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will have a special guest presentation and a location for their meeting on Oct. 4.

Sheri Davie, past U.P. manager for Senator Debbie Stabenow for 10 years, will present “Challenges to

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Women Running for Michigan Office.” Davie is currently executive director of the Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, a Trustee of Lake Superior State University and a board member for Community Action Alger-Marquette.

Stabenow is the first Michigan woman to become a U.S. Senator. She will be retiring in 2024. Senator Stabenow is hoping to Zoom in to speak to the audience, if she is not required on the floor of the Senate for the debt ceiling debate.

The public is encouraged to attend. The meeting will be held in the atrium of the Marquette Regional History Center (MRHC) and will begin at 6:30 p.m. A short business meeting will precede the presentation. Admission is free, but a $5 donation to the MRHC Center is encouraged.

Michigan Tech hosts artificial intelligence event

The Michigan Tech Institute of Computing and Cybersystems and the College of Computing announced a three-day 2023 Showcase AI Event from Oct. 4 through 6.

Presenting notable and renowned speakers, fascinating demos and tours, previews of research being conducted at Michigan Tech, special panels and more, the ICC and College of Computing is designed to have visitors of all ages participate in this event.

The event kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 4 and will showcase AI-related projects and research from faculty and students at Michigan Tech, taking place in the Great Lakes Research Center. Simultaneously, the College of Computing Induction Ceremony and the ICC Achievement Awards will be taking place inside the GLRC Boathouse, during which a panel discussion on AI in Academia and Industry will take place.

On Oct. 5, Dr. Bill Spotz, Program Manager for the U.S. Department of Energy will offer a seminar. This will be followed by the Women in IT and Tech Panel discussion. Lunch will be served during this event, preluding a break until Dr. Jennifer Weller, NSF Program Officer and UNC Charlotte professor, will present on her work and involvement with NSF.

Celebrate Manufacturing Day on Oct. 6 along with the rest of the nation with tours of Michigan Tech’s manufacturing facilities and a demonstration from Waupaca Foundry’s portable casting system, Manufacturing Day will host a keynote speech from

Tom Kelly, the CEO of Automation Alley and an innovative leader in Industry 4.0. From there, Dr. Jeffrey Horn will discuss his research in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The event will conclude with interactive displays from local manufacturers and Michigan Tech student organizations.

Registration is free through the website before the event. The event is open to the public, welcoming interested attendees of all levels of familiarity with automation.

For details, visit www.mtu.edu.

Candidate forum hosted by League of Women Voters

Whatdo you want to know from the candidates for Marquette City Commission? Ask your question at the Candidate Forum presented by the Marquette County League of Women Voters on Oct. 12 at Kaufman Auditorium.

All five of the city commission candidates are eager to participate. In addition, there will be a mini-forum with the candidates running for the Marquette Board of Light and Power. This municipality-run electric utility is the one local energy source for which the citizens have some input on how it is run; this is a chance to learn

about how the facility works and how prospective board members are looking toward the future.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and forums will start at 6 p.m. with a brief intermission between the MBLP forum and the city commissioner candidate forum.

The Marquette County League of Women Voters has a reputation for civil, well-organized, fair forums in which each candidate answers each question. There is no debate or crosstalk, and the questions come from the constituency. You may send a question ahead of time to jfoley1950@ gmail.com or submit your question as a member of the audience. All questions are screened by League members for appropriateness, clarity and pertinence. Questions on the same topic will be batched so as many topics as possible will be covered.

Admission is free. The forum will also be live-streamed to the League of Women Voters Marquette County Facebook page, and recorded for later viewing.

Notable Book Club presents Q&A with poets circle

TheCrystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Associ-

Bradford Veley is a freelance cartoonist, illustrator and farmer in the U.P. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and at www.bradveley.com.

ation (UPPAA) has scheduled author events with winners of the UP Notable Book List.

The 31st event is with four of the members of the Marquette Poets Circle: Marty Achatz, Milton J. Bates, Lisa Fosmo and Beverly Matherne as they talk about Superior Voyage, the group’s second anthology. The circle was formed in 2012 by Matt Maki, Claudia Drosen and Janeen Pergrin Rastall to celebrate poetry and guide each member in finding his or her inner poet. In a true spirit of community, the circle has held workshops, open mic nights and readings for more than a decade.

Superior Voyage includes the work of 42 poets with each contributor fielding two to six entries. The talk will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 12 via Zoom. Contact Evelyn Gathu in advance at egathu@crystalfallslibrary.org or 906-875-3344. It is recommended to borrow a copy of these books from your local library or purchase from your local bookseller in advance to get the most out of these events.

Hooked on Voting event set for Oct. 14 in Negaunee

The Marquette County League of Women Voters is celebrating National Constitution Day this year by hosting “Hooked on Voting” events. The next and final event will be at 9 a.m. on Oct. 14 at the Negaunee Public Library.

“Hooked on Voting” is a fun, family-centered event geared toward educating kids about citizenship, elections and government through hands-on activities. Participants of all ages will be able to vote for their favorite “Neighborhood Spruce-Up” project, win a book for their school or library, send messages or questions to local community leaders about something that is important to them, get stickers and gummies and discover how to use their voice to influence government officials by reading books. There will be library books available for kids, parents and teachers.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. For details, email lwvmqtco@gmail.com.

Escanaba UPtoberfest set to support United Way

Long-running beer and wine festival UPtoberfest will return for its 17th year from 2 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 14 in Escanaba’s Ludington Park.

Tickets for the festival are available for purchase online, they are expected to sell out before the event

Record breaking event set

Visit Keweenaw aims to break the Guinness World Record for most people in a Plaidurday photo at 12:45 p.m. on Oct. 6. Put on your “Yooper Finest” — a.k.a. something plaid — whether that be your best hunter red flannel or your favorite plaid jacket and head over to the Houghton High School Football Field. Plaidurday is the worldwide celebration of plaid. It is held on the first Friday of October and was first observed in 2011. Visit Keweenaw is pushing to beat a Canadian Plaidurday photo record from 2019, where 1,359 people gathered in Northwestern Ontario. Keweenaw Plaidurday looks to set the record straight and demonstrate our strong sense of Yooper Pride. Visit Keweenaw ordered 2,000 branded wristbands as a keepsake for participants and for a head count. Guinness World Records has been notified and invited to the event.

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UPtoberfest is held annually in support of the United Way of Delta County. Attendance at 2023’s UPtoberfest has been capped at 1,000 people, as was the case for the 2022 event. The festival’s ticket price of $50 also remains unchanged from last year.

UPtoberfest brings a wide selection of alcoholic beverages from Michigan-based breweries, wineries and meaderies (along with products from Escanaba retailers like Elmer’s County Market and Sav-Mor IGA) to Ludington Park. Attendees can also expect to receive a souvenir pint glass, sample hors d’oeuvres from local restaurant Bobaloon’s Cafe and listen to music from ToHuBoHu — all included with the price of admission.

To buy tickets for UPtoberfest, visit www.uptoberfest.org or find “UPtoberfest” on Facebook.

Walk for the Wild offered at Seney Wildlife Refuge

Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge

Week by participating in Walk for the Wild. Friends of Seney NWR and groups around the country will be celebrating during the week of Oct.7 through 14. The Friends of Seney Team will be hosting a 5K walk (3.1 miles) at the Refuge on Oct. 14. The walk will begin at 10 a.m.

The Walk for the Wild is a national

event of the America’s Wildlife Refuge initiative, and is coordinated by the Public Lands Alliance. This year there are 46 teams, from 26 states, representing over 70 national wildlife refuges. The event demonstrates our commitment to deepening human connections with nature and to protecting the thriving ecosystems we depend on.

To participate, visit www.americaswildliferefuges.org/walk-for-thewild. Registration and donations are handled nationally at this centralized site. Choose “Team Friends of Seney” and register for the free event. Donations are optional and can also be made on this site. Team Seney has set a goal of raising $1,500 for a youth cultural and career camp next summer. Anyone can donate.

The walk will be on the refuge and is open to everyone, with two 5K routes, both starting at Robinson Road. There will be a 5K loop, the Northern Hardwoods Trail, and also a 5K out-and-back route on Otter Run. The Otter Run route will be more accessible for strollers, wagons and other wheeled devices.

The ground will be a little uneven on both routes but there is no hurry to complete the walk. The event will not be timed. There will be volunteers along the walk to answer questions and to be of help.

There will be treats at the end of the race, but participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottle for use during the walk.

For those who can’t be at the refuge in person, you can participate virtually. The virtual race will be open from October 7 through 14, so participants can walk any time and any place during that week.

Visit www.friendsofseney.org for details.

Evergreen Awards luncheon set for Oct. 16 in Marquette Community

members are invited to attend the Evergreen Luncheon on Oct. 16 at the Holiday Inn of Marquette.

The Evergreen Award honors individuals who are dedicated to supporting and mentoring women and girls and helping them to reach their leadership potential. These exceptional individuals excel in their chosen path, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way and blaze trails for others to follow.

The event runs from noon to 1:30 p.m. and tickets are $15; they may be purchased online at www.eventbrite. com by searching “Evergreen Award of Marquette County.”

The luncheon will honor last year’s recipient, Roxanne Daust, and announce the recipient for 2023.

For details, email tossava1979@ gmail.com.

Bird migration talk offered by Audobon Society

The topic of the Laughing Whitefish

Audubon Society’s next monthly meeting will be “Journey of the Skyward Nomads: Unveiling the Mysteries of Bird Migration across the Great Lakes Region” presented by Jared Wolfe, assistant professor at Michigan Tech. The program will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 18 in the George Shiras Room of Peter White Public Library.

Wolfe will delve into the ancient beliefs that surrounded bird migrations and witness the unveiling of revolutionary insights through cutting-edge technologies. With a special focus on songbirds navigating the Great Lakes Region, he will uncover the incredible adaptations migratory birds use to overcome immense challenges as they traverse vast distances between hemispheres.

Wolfe’s research focuses on understanding how environmental change affects wildlife populations and communities, especially birds, in temperate and tropical systems. He conducts fieldwork in North America, South America and Africa, and has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers

and books on topics such as avian plumages and molt, habitat quality, and functional diversity. He is also the co-founder of the Biodiversity Initiative, a non-profit organization that works to protect wildlife and conserve rainforest across central Africa. For details, visit www.wolfecology.com.

The Laughing Whitefish Audubon Society (LWAS), founded in 1992, represents birders from Marquette and Alger counties. LWAS engages in a variety of community involvement, including monthly programs, field trips, bird counts and sponsoring U.P. avian research. For details, visit www. laughingwhitefishaudubon.com.

Artists sought to create and install dragonfly artwork

The Marquette Public Arts Commission (MPAC) is seeking a qualified artist or artist team to design, create and install dragonfly-based, site-specific artwork at the Kids Cove Playground in Marquette’s Mattson Park.

MPAC would like to commission artwork that complements the new all-inclusive Kids Cove Playground in Mattson Park. The goal of the sculpture will be to engage the city and its visitors, creating a sense of wonder and joy to reinforce the positivity of play while honoring Joani Reynolds Miller, a retired preschool teacher who had a vision of making life for children with disabilities more inclusive in our community.

The Kids Cove Playground is a community project led by Marquette Playgrounds for All Committee and Community Foundation of Marquette County. Further information about the Kids Cove Playground can be found at www.kidscovemqt.com.

Individuals with demonstrated professional experience must provide a letter of interest, along with evidence of qualifications to be considered by MPAC for this call for art. Three finalists will be selected and compensated for their design proposals.

Find the full RFQ on the City’s website under “Bids, Proposals, Quotes” within the Financial Services Department at www.marquettemi. gov.

Artist applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2023. Submit qualifications via an emailed PDF to tmorin@marquettemi.gov.

Fourth U.P.-wide art and word contest announced West End Suicide Prevention (WESP) is excited to kick off the fourth annual LIVE Art & Word Contest as a way to help break the stigma surrounding mental health

issues and suicide, engage individuals, encourage positive mental health and showcase talents from across the Upper Peninsula. This year’s contest has expanded to include three different age levels — middle school, high school and adult.

Although there will be a few slight differences amongst the age levels, the concept behind the contest remains the same. Individuals from each age level can submit any type of art that addresses the theme: Mental Health Awareness. All art must fit into two categories: “Visual Art” or “Word” and could include anything from poetry, paintings, photography, short story, graphic arts, quilting, etc.

One participant in each age level will receive a cash Grand Prize, and there will be cash prizes for the top Visual Art and Word entries in each age level, as well. Each piece will be judged by West End Suicide Prevention for its adherence to the theme and by an Expert Panel with a background in art or word. Additionally, the pieces will all be featured on social media, where the community can vote for their favorite. All entries must be submitted by Feb. 15, 2024.

For details about the LIVE Art & Word Contest visit: www.greatlakesrecovery.org/live-art-word-contest or email wesp@greatlakesrecovery.org.

Trillium House care fund named in honor of Mazzuchi

Trillium House has renamed its resident care fund in honor of its late founder, Dan Mazzuchi, MD. The Dan Mazzuchi Care Fund will provide financial assistance to individuals facing financial hardship in need of care and support at Trillium House.

Located in Marquette, Trillium House provides on-site care and support to individuals in need of respite or hospice support services who are unable to stay at home. Dr. Mazzuchi passed away at Trillium House surrounded by family on August 10, 2023.

Trillium is currently accepting residents for its respite program and those working with area hospice agencies in need of support outside of the home. All individuals using Trillium services receive a private room and bath overlooking the woods, home-style meals, and 24-hour care and support in a beautiful, homelike setting, as well as the freedom to spend quality time with family and friends.

Those interested in making a financial donation to support The Dan Mazzuchi Care Fund should visit www.trilliumhouse.org/donate Individuals or families interested in learning more about services or financial

assistance should contact Trillium House at info@trilliumhouse.org or call 906-264-5026.

Win $100 Keweenaw Cash by taking online survey

Visit Keweenaw is on a quest to uncover your thoughts on tourism – giving you a chance to win $100 Keweenaw Cash. While Visit Keweenaw markets the area as a travel destination, it understands that residents play a role in its long-term sustainability.

The public is invited to fill out a survey. Insights are critical to help find a balance between promoting tourism and preserving the unique character and land that is the Keweenaw.

The survey aims to gather thoughts, opinions and suggestions about tourism in the Keweenaw. Visit Keweenaw wants to understand how residents perceive tourism and how they believe it impacts the community. Input will help guide decisions to ensure tourism benefits visitors as well as residents.

Responses will remain confidential, and Visit Keweenaw appreciates the public taking a few moments to voice their opinion. Go to www.visit keweenaw.com for details.

Ishpeming native receives distinguished alumni award

Dr. Ellen Narotzky Kennedy received the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award from Northern Michigan University.

The Ishpeming native holds six degrees: a bachelor of arts from the University of Michigan; two masters degrees from Northern Michigan University; and a master’s and two doctorates from the University of Minnesota.

In 2005, Kennedy traveled to post-genocide Rwanda. She met a young woman who was orphaned at age 14, her family among nearly a million people who had perished during the 1994 genocide. The experience impacted Kennedy deeply, and she shared it at one of her classes, prompting a student to ask, “What are we going to do about this?”

Kennedy’s response was to found World Without Genocide with a group of students more than 18 years ago.

The mission of World Without Genocide is advocacy at local, state and national levels for policies and legislation to protect innocent people, prevent genocide by combating racism and prejudice, prosecute perpetrators and remember those whose lives and cultures have been affected by violence. Education is a core component.

As an example, Kennedy said addressing sexual violence against

Sharing trails

Michigan Trails and Recreation Alliance of Land and the Environment is a strong promoter of the safe and responsible operation of your ORV at all times when out on trails. Speed and rider inexperience are the primary contributing factors for ORV accidents, serious injuries or, sadly, even death of riders. Riders are encouraged to drive sober and always wear a helmet, ride on the right side of the trail and keep ORV lights on, no matter the conditions and to operate your ORV within a driver’s limitations. Trail users are also encouraged to remove obstacles in the trail as a courtesy to other drivers.

women on a global scale—such as during mass atrocities in foreign countries, where women and girls are targeted and attacked—might prove too overwhelming for some Americans to comprehend. But if she relays that one woman is raped every nine seconds in the U.S., that there were 400,000 untested rape kits in the country a few years ago, and then talks about assaults and trafficking at the community level, the topic is likely to hit closer to home and motivate people to take action.

Kennedy has published more than 100 op-eds and has spoken in most U.S. states and in eight countries about human rights issues. She is a representative to the United Nations Department of Global Communications.

World Without Genocide offers webinars, fellowships and internships; extensive resources including documentary films, plays, a traveling exhibit and books on genocides and justice; and a speakers’ bureau.

United Way adds new Safety Net Fund for organizations

United Way of Marquette County has added another way to help local nonprofits, through Safety Net mini-grants.

The Safety Net Fund will support local nonprofit agencies who provide

direct support services in the community by filling an emergent and unexpected need in the organization. This may include expenses in response to emergency events or natural disasters, but also includes unexpected opportunities to advance agency programming not previously in the budget. The key factor is the unexpected nature of the needed funds.

To be eligible for a Safety Net Mini-Grant, the organization must have a federal tax-exempt status, such as a 501(c)(3) public charity, public educational institution, government agency or have a 501(c)(3) sponsor to act as their fiscal agent.

Agencies must be operating in Marquette County, impacting one of the following areas: children and youth achieving their potential through education and healthy family lives, helping families and individuals become financially stable and self-sufficient, improving the physical and mental wellness of people of all ages, or providing basic needs and safety net resources.

Organizations do not need to be a partner agency affiliated with UWMC to be eligible for Safety Net funding. Safety Net Mini-Grants will not fund individuals, political causes, sponsorship, loans, capital projects or ongoing projects.

The application for a Safety Net

Mini-Grant is available at www.uwmqt.org/safety-net-funding. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Anyone interested in donating to the Safety Net Fund may do so by visiting uwmqt.org/donate and noting “Safety Net” in the message box, or by mailing a check to UWMC, PO Box 73, Marquette, MI 49855 with “Safety Net” in the memo line.

Updated COVID-19 vaccine recommended for fall/winter

TheMichigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is recommending the updated 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine for everyone six months and older.

This recommendation follows the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) approval and authorization for emergency use of the updated vaccine

The vaccine is formulated and expected to provide protection against severe COVID-19 disease from currently circulating variants. It can be given with other vaccines, including flu and RSV vaccines. As a result of the updated 2023-24 vaccine authorization, the bivalent Moderna and bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines are no longer authorized in the U.S.

The 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for:

• Individuals five years of age and older, regardless of previous vaccination, who are eligible to receive a single dose of an updated 2023-24 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least two months after receipt of the last COVID-19 vaccine dose.

• Individuals six months through four years of age should complete a multi-dose initial series (two doses of Moderna or three doses of Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA COVID-19 vaccine) with at least one dose of the updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals who have completed their initial series with vaccines released prior to this season are eligible for an updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine at least two months after receipt of the last COVID-19 vaccine dose.

• People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should complete a three-dose initial series with at least one dose of the updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine and may receive one or more additional 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine doses.

Most Michigan residents can still get a COVID-19 vaccine for free. For people with health insurance, most plans will cover COVID-19 vaccine

at no cost. Michigan residents who don’t have health insurance or have health plans that do not cover the cost can reach out to a health care provider or local pharmacy.

To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine, visit www.Michigan.gov/ COVIDvaccine.

Forest service announces grant recipients in local area

The USDA Forest Service is supporting two forest restoration projects on non-federal forest lands in Michigan. The Landscape Scale Restoration competitive grant program supports projects that achieve the shared goals of the Forest Service, sovereign tribal nations and the states to protect and restore forests across jurisdictional boundaries.

Superior Watershed Partnership received $124,321 for “Using Fire Mitigation to Improve Habitat, Water Quality and Climate Resiliency in the Northern Great Lakes.” This collaborative project aims to reduce wildfire risk due to climate change, improve wildlife habitat and provide water quality benefits in targeted riparian and coastal zones. The project is open to local units of government, five Native American communities and private landowners with critical connecting corridors.

The Sustainable Resources Institute received $297,000 for “Master Loggers for Clean Water,” which will expand the 80 Michigan Master Loggers who are certified for their compliance for protecting clean water in the Great Lakes State.

The Forest Service will invest a total of $16.2 million in fiscal year 2023 across the nation to help tribes, state agencies, local governments and partners restore healthy, resilient, climate-adapted forests. A complete list of funded projects for fiscal year 2023 is available at www.fs.usda.gov.

Free well water testing now available for residents

TheDepartment of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) announced a special program to help Michigan families know the quality of their well water. EGLE and local health departments are working together to ensure that safe drinking water is a priority for Michigan families.

Last year, the Michigan legislature appropriated $5 million to provide free well water testing for Michigan residents who rely on a household or private well for their drinking water. Water from private wells may sometimes not be safe to drink.

Most wells get checked when they are first built; however, water wells

Dog race set for Oct. 14

On Oct. 14 at 4 p.m., a four-legged U.P. race will run down Shelden Avenue in Houghton. Whether you have a Great Dane or a dachshund, enter them in the Upper Peninsula Annual Halloweenie Race. Sponsored by Citrus Salon and the City of Houghton, the dash serves as a fundraiser for the Copper Country Humane Society. The Halloweenie Race will take place during Treat Street in Houghton. Shelden Avenue will be temporarily blocked off for trick or treating at businesses for kids. Before the race, the dogs will strut in their best Halloween costumes in a parade. The length is one block and the race start is at the corner of Shelden Avenue and Isle Royale Street. Expect four Halloweenie race heats: Dachshunds (because, let’s face it, they’re the stars); non-dachshund small breeds (less than 20 pounds); mid-sized breeds (20-49 pounds); and large breeds (50 pounds or greater). Go to www.visitkeweenaw.com for details.

should be checked more frequently as water quality may change over time. This testing can determine if there have been any water quality changes to your well that could be harmful to those who drink and use that well water.

Many different substances may be found in well water that could be harmful and may cause illness. Residents who test through this free program will have the assistance to determine next steps if test results show a problem with their well water quality. Visit www.Michigan.gov/EGLEPrivateWells to ask for a water test. Participants also will learn more about how to collect a water sample to send to the laboratory.

EGLE awards $81.2 million in clean water grants

Water main and lead service line replacements are among $81.2 million in Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) grants recently awarded to Michigan communities.

In the U.P., the City of Ishpeming

received $8,025,000. This project consists of sanitary sewer main replacements and improvements including cured-in-place lining sewer reconstruction, lift station improvements and a trenchless installation of a 30inch diameter pipe at a river crossing.

The MI Clean Water Plan grants, through EGLE’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) aim to help communities upgrade aging infrastructure to ensure healthy drinking water and protect Michigan’s environment.

Seventy percent of Michiganders are served by more than 1,000 community wastewater systems and a similar percentage get drinking water from community water systems.

EGLE

awards

$5.6 million in brownfield funding

EGLE is awarding $5.6 million in brownfield redevelopment funding to projects in Escanaba, Petoskey, Sault Ste. Marie and Traverse City. Those projects are expected to draw more than $135 million combined in

private investment.

A $700,000 EGLE Brownfield Redevelopment Grant will help turn the former Delta County Jail at 111 North 3rd Street in Escanaba into a Hampton Inn. The grant will pay for the transport and disposal of soil and groundwater contaminated with metals and petroleum compounds. It will also pay for a vapor mitigation system for the proposed 80-room hotel. The hotel is expected to be done in April 2025.

The only deep-water port on the Great Lakes for hundreds of miles will be back in business thanks in part to two EGLE grants. The Union Carbide company operated the dock from the 1890s until transferring it to the city of Sault Ste. Marie in 1967. The city has since used it for a park and staging area.

The site is contaminated with metals and petroleum compounds and public access to the waterfront has been restricted since 2016 because the seawall is failing. A $1 million EGLE Brownfield Redevelopment Grant will pay for the transport and disposal of contaminated soil and for the demolition of underground infrastructure.

A separate $2.2 million EGLE Shore Power Grant will support reduced emissions from ships docking at the port.

More than half of EGLE’s budget each year flows into Michigan communities through grants, loans and other spending that supports local projects, protects public health and the environment, ultimately creating economic growth and jobs for Michigan workers.

Fire departments receive federal grants

U

.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced that several U.P. fire departments will receive a total of $467,830 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

The funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. Grantees are as follows:

• Ahmeek Fire Department will receive $37,830 to purchase turnout gear and jaws of life equipment.

• Laurium Village will receive

Knitters win awards

The Lake Superior Knitters at the Marquette Regional History Center was established in February to appeal to knitters who want to expand their skills, mentor new knitters and socialize. The group meets at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Attendees make a $1 to $5 donation to the museum for their programs and restorations. The group has participated in three local events in recent months: Art Week, the Marquette County Fair and the Lake Superior Fiber Festival. Three members entered the Marquette County Fair winning many blue ribbons for their knitting; Mary Ann Theis, Pat Kownacki and Donna Miller are shown with their awards. Their work was also part of the Lake Superior Fiber Festival held in September. The group welcomes all age groups and levels of knitting. If you are a new knitter, come with a skein of worsted weight yarn (not a dark color) and a Size 7 circular needle that is 16 or 24 inches in length.

$330,000 to purchase turnout gear.

• Osceola Township will receive $100,000 to improve operations and safety.

For details about these grants, visit www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/ firefighters.

From the desk of Governor Gretchen Whitmer

• Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed M. Scott Bowen as director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR); Bowen has served as the Commissioner of the Michigan Lottery from January 2008 to February 2017 making him the longest serving lottery director in state history. Prior to his appointment as lottery commissioner, he served as the director of Office of the State Employer and two terms on the Grand Rapids City Commission. Before his governmental service, Bowen served as judge of the 62-A District Court in Wyoming, Michigan.

• Whitmer proclaimed September 17, 2023, as Barry Sanders Day in Michigan. The day coincided with an unveiling of a new statue outside of Ford Field honoring the legacy of Barry Sanders, legendary Detroit Lions running back.

• Whitmer awarded $21.5 mil-

Kivela Center dedicated

Great Lakes Recovery celebrated renovations that have been completed to the former Teal Lake Medical Center in Negaunee. The newly renovated 33,000-square-foot facility was renamed the John Kivela Center, and will provide behavioral health care for residents of Marquette County and beyond. The center will house Teal Lake Residential and Sue B’s House, a recovery house for women. Both will allow children up to age 11 to stay with their mothers, addressing what is often a barrier to mothers receiving treatment. The center will also offer outpatient mental and physical health services, including child & adolescent specialty services, psychiatric care, mental health and substance use disorder outpatient counseling. For details, visit www.glrcfoundation.org/john-kivela-center.

lion for blight elimination grants to communities across Michigan under the next round of the program. The funds are part of $75 million in blight elimination resources allocated in the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2023 budget to make communities across Michigan more attractive to live and work.

• Whitmer announced that more than $553 million in Protecting MI Pension Grant awards are being sent to 123 Michigan communities, putting dollars back into the pockets of retirees and offsetting costs for local communities, keeping them from having to divert funds from critical public services.

Local business news…in brief

• The West End Gymnastics Center announced its opening in the Negaunee City Center; the center is a gymnastics facility focused on nurturing confidence and lifelong skills in children through comprehensive, empowering gymnastics programs.

• Michael Sauer, director of the Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Institute at Northern Michigan University, was nominated to the State of Michigan’s Cybersecurity Planning Committee for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program; the committee is chartered by the Michi-

gan Department of Technology, Management & Budget and helps eligible entities address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems owned or operated by or on behalf of state, local and territorial governments.

• Redridge Industries, a leading manufacturer of off-road recovery equipment, announced the release of the Recovery Ring, a solution for recovery operations made in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula; this revolutionary product offers a lighter, more efficient alternative to traditional snatch blocks, catering to the needs of offroad enthusiasts and adventurers.

• Kall Morris Inc (KMI), an orbital debris remediation company co-founded by three NMU alumni, opened its first headquarters in Marquette; KMI is dedicated to the advancement of Active Debris Removal technologies, focusing on the removal of debris objects in orbit.

• At its September annual meeting, the Superior Health Foundation elected Sara Giles as president of the board of directors, David Jahn as vice president and Kara Katona as secretary/treasurer.

• UP Health System – Marquette welcomed board-certified neurosurgeon Elizabeth Hogan, MD, to its

Brain and Spine Center; she offers specialized care for many neurological and spinal conditions, with a special focus and training in adult spinal disorders/trauma, cranial tumors/trauma and complex skull base tumors.

• Third Street Marketplace and Pizza@Marquette had a grand opening at 1034 N. Third Street in Marquette; Marketplace owner Joe Constance transformed the vacant building to house three food and beverage businesses.

• NMU honored 1977 Wildcat graduate Charles Hawes of Lansing the Alumni Service-Community Award; his community service role has been firmly entrenched since the late 1980s when he attended a TGIF gathering of business and organization representatives and met the executive director of United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Michigan.

• NMU 2013 alumnus Dr. Mitchell Stephenson was recently recognized for his achievements with its Outstanding Young Alumni Award; the certified strength and conditioning specialist’s academic and government-sponsored biomechanics research is focused on methods to improve human performance and reduce injury rates in sport and military environments.

• UP Health System welcomed Michael Sand, DO to its Respiratory and Sleep Medicine teams; Dr. Sand diagnoses and treats sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy and restless leg syndrome in adults and children ages four and older.

• Midtown Bakery & Cafe in Negaunee has been purchased by Melissa Kuhlman after the retirement of long-time owner Marybeth Kurtz; Kuhlman previously worked for SYSCO food distributors.

• The Superior Connections Recovery Community Organization was a recipient of the West End Health Foundation proactive grant of $30,000 to reduce transportation barriers that prevent individuals with substance use disorder and/or mental illness in the West End from attending health appointments, work, school or other important things that support overall health and well being.

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on campus

Carl Holm’s NMU legacy honored

Northern Michigan University held a dedication ceremony for a memorial display case and named an annual scholarship honoring the legacy of Carl Holm, an NMU alumnus who worked 42 years in Housing and Residence Life, retiring as its director. A committee of colleagues, friends and family raised more than $15,000 for both projects.

The display case is located near Northern Lights Dining. The scholarship will help support an undergraduate student who lives in NMU student housing during the year they receive it. The student will have assumed a leadership role in the residence hall community and contributed to building a positive on-campus living environment.

Jeff Korpi, who worked under Holm and succeeded him as director, now serves as associate vice president of the Northern Student Experience. He said the positive communities that flourished at the “house” level under Holm’s direction and support continue to exist today.

“Carl built a model residence hall program still referenced in housing and student affairs circles across the nation,” Korpi said. “He developed six chief student affairs officers working across nation. Carl’s housing model emphasized the value of student relationships and engagement, with student interests at the center of everything.

“He also created programs like

Live, Learn, Lead, which emphasized leadership and self-development for our residence hall student leaders.”

Holm earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1970 and a master’s of education in counseling and guidance in 1976. His career in Housing and Residence Life began as a resident director in Halverson Hall.

“Carl had time for everyone and had a sincere interest in their experiences, stories and lives,” Korpi said.

“It is not a stretch to say that Carl

had a positive impact on thousands of students during his time at NMU. He could motivate and entertain staff at length in training, over lunches, in random conversations, but especially over a few beers after work.”

Dave Bonsall, former director of the Center for Student Enrichment at NMU, recalled being in his final year as a resident adviser in Dakota House in Halverson Hall when Holm came in as the new hall director. A group went out for a beer one night to get acquainted. The next day, Bonsall and Holm were the first two people in the hall. During a walking tour, Bonsall passed by new rolls of red carpeting and remarked how disappointing it was that the blue they requested was delivered to a different floor. Holm said, “Let’s move them,” and they completed the task together.

“From that first encounter until the time he passed in 2019, I felt special and good after each time we got together, even after retirement,” Bonsall said. “People always talk about how Carl always made time to spend a few minutes talking with people, and the conversation always focused on you: what are you interested in, how’s life going? If you had a challenge going on, he would give you some really useful advice. This was always sprinkled with a lot of wit and humor.”

To donate in Holm’s honor, visit www.nmu.edu/alumniassociation. MM

Jeff Korpi, associate vice president of the Northern Student Experience, speaks at the dedication of the memorial display. (Photo courtesy of NMU)

The Carl Holm display case near Northern Lights Dining highlights the legacy of the late NMU alumnus and employee. (Photo courtesy of NMU)

Pop culture event set for Nov. 4 at Bay College

Pop-culture enthusiasts, unite! Bay College is hosting the inaugural “BAY-CON Presents: Pop-Culture Show” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 4.

This free event features vendor tables of vintage and modern toys, video games, vinyl records, comic books, pop-culture art and more.

Vendor applications are still being accepted. Reach out to Dave Laur at dave.laur@baycollege.edu for more information.

Sponsored by Bay College’s Campus Activities Board student orga-

nization, the Pop-Culture Show is a fundraiser for the larger BAY-CON event occurring in April, with all vendor fees going to offset the cost of the April event. Admission is free, although donations will be accepted. Vendor goods, food and t-shirts will be available for purchase.

The BAY-CON Presents: Pop-Culture Show will be in Room 952 of the Joseph Heirman University Center on the Escanaba Bay College campus. More information can be found on the Pop Culture Show event page.

Tech welcomes student body growth for third year

Michigan Tech welcomed 7,320 students this fall — including 1,463 incoming first-year students — marking the third consecutive year of overall enrollment growth and the most Huskies on campus since 1983.

That total includes 2,206 women, Tech’s highest number ever, meaning for the first time in school history, women will make up more than 30 percent of the student body. Overall enrollment is up 3.5 percent, with domestic students from historically underserved communities making up 11 percent of the student body and 13 percent of the incoming class. The College of Business is up 21 percent, and graduate student enrollment as a

whole is up 4.3 percent over last year — which makes this the largest class of graduate students since 2016.

The growth is attributed to MTU’s reputation for graduating top-tier, skilled professionals able to make an impact in the workforce. With a placement rate of 93 percent within six months of graduation, Tech alums find work in their field of study.

“Our faculty and staff work hard to ensure that our graduates are prepared not only with a singular set of skills, but with the ability to reinvent themselves to remain relevant with the changing times,” said MTU President Rick Koubek. MM

The pop-culture show is a fundraiser for the larger event, which happens in April on Bay College’s Escanaba campus. (Photo by Kristy Basolo)

NMU’s Jacobetti Complex rededicated

Northern Michigan University recently held a rededication ceremony and open house for the newly renovated Jacobetti Complex. The facility and its labs are equipped to provide students in STEM and technical programs with the required tools to be successful in industrial, engineering and service-related fields that are critical to the support of economic growth in the region and state.

“This renovation has created a learning environment that puts stateof-the-art equipment in our laboratories,” said NMU President Brock Tessman. “Students trained and proficient on these pieces of equipment will be the candidates of choice in today’s workplace. The design features a lot of flexible space that can grow and change with evolving industry needs, and more collaborative spaces, such as the new Innovation Hall.”

Dean of the College of Technology and Occupational Sciences Steve VandenAvond said this is a game changer for future students, for the future workforce and the regional economy.

The Jacobetti Complex is home to Northern’s College of Technology and Occupational Sciences and Department of Engineering Technology. These two academic areas offer some of the most highly sought-after educational training programs for today’s 21st century workforce.

The overall renovation enhances the learning experience for NMU

students. It also aligns with the State of Michigan’s goal to increase career-technical education for growth in engineering technology and CTEskilled workers to meet demand.

“It was very exciting to walk into the building this fall to brand new classrooms, labs, lab equipment and furniture throughout, and know that I would be one of the first graduates fortunate enough to experience it all,” said NMU engineering technology major Dan Burnett.

The goal of the project was to create modern, dynamic and highly efficient teaching and learning spaces. Each classroom and lab was built using NMU’s design principles for active learning, with movable furniture and supporting audio/visual technology. Classrooms are also sized to match enrollment.

By eliminating underutilized space, Northern reduces its operation and maintenance costs.

The $28.6 million renovation was included in the supplemental appropriations bill in December 2018, but delayed in 2020 when state funding was reprioritized and bolstered to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

The facility was built in 1980 to house career-technical/vocational programs and was first dedicated in 1981. It is named in honor of longtime U.P. state legislator Dominic J. Jacobetti.

The Jacobetti Complex at NMU was recently renovated, adding new labs, lab equipment and other technology. (Photo courtesy of NMU)

then & now

The building located at 115 Snyder Street in Palmer (M-35) was Davidson’s Department Store in the 1920s, and housed the post office as well.

The building still stands off M-35, and was last used as Trewella’s IGA, which opened in 1961 and served the community for decades.

Photos provided by Superior View Studios, located in Art of Framing, 149 W. Washington Street Marquette www.viewsofthepast.com

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Ghost towns of the Keweenaw

By Erin Elliott Bryan

As fall colors paint the Upper Peninsula’s rugged landscape in shades of rust, crimson and gold, it’s the perfect time to explore some of the most unique sites the region has to offer.

The Keweenaw Peninsula has often been cited as being a destination to view some of the best fall colors in the nation. But it is also home to a variety of “ghost towns” — a term that is used generously here — consisting of intact buildings or sites, remnants of sites or smaller versions of what were once bustling cities that were left behind after the exodus of copper mining companies or even the U.S. military.

These ghost towns are important historical markers that can be explored to gain a better understanding of the area and its people.

“Of course, there was the copper boom until the early 1900s and then the people left quick and the towns left quick,” said Jesse Wiederhold, public relations and events coordinator for Visit Keweenaw. “A lot of mines and refineries built sites on the water for shipping. And they built massive infrastructure.”

Wiederhold said there are several organizations, including Visit Ke-

weenaw, the Keweenaw Land Trust and the Keweenaw National Historical Park and others, that are working to restore more than 20 sites. He en-

couraged people to visit at any time of the year, noting that tourism accounts for 50 percent of the jobs in Keweenaw County.

“It’s a chance to get away, step back, unwind,” Wiederhold said. “And it’s not going to change in 50 to 100 years.”

In August of 2022, Visit Keweenaw published a blog titled “Ghost Towns of the Keweenaw,” which highlighted seven towns to visit. An accompanying YouTube series showcased four of those cities in five-minute videos featuring beautiful aerial footage of the landscape.

Calumet Air Force Station

InAugust 2021, a group of friends and family, including Michigan Tech University graduates, environmental activists and local history enthusiasts, purchased the former Calumet Air Force Station at auction from Keweenaw County. Their goal is to save the structures, restore the property and open it to the public.

This Cold War radar station operated from 1951 to 1988, and served as a general surveillance station for military operations. The site was briefly used as a reform school from the late 1990s to the early 2000s.

The 100-acre property includes 76

The Painesdale Mine Shaft building is now a Keweenaw Heritage Site. (Photo courtesy of Vince Kanthak)

The Calumet Air Force Station operated from 1951-1988 on Mount Horace Greeley. (Photo by Jesse Wiederhold)

buildings and 36 houses and is located atop Mount Horace Greeley, near the towns of Central and Phoenix, at an elevation of 1,540 feet — the highest point in Keweenaw County.

“This property represents one of the last remaining sites as it existed in its level of completeness,” said Zach Garner, one of the 13 board members of the Open Skies Project, the site’s ownership group. “When I see it, I feel like I just went 40 years into the past. And it’s a massive scale for the Air Force and the military.”

The project’s name references the Treaty on Open Skies agreement between NATO and Warsaw Pact nations at the end of the Cold War that allowed for surveillance of each other’s military bases.

Currently, visitors can take a guided tour along a one-mile walking path to see the original housing subdivision that was built for personnel and their families, the barracks, fallout shelter and radar tower. Those willing to climb to the top of the tower can enjoy panoramic views of the Keweenaw Peninsula — and get a sense of just how isolated the site really is.

Garner said the long-term plan for the site is to use the barracks and homes as rental units and open the dining hall and recreation building, essentially turning the site into a “historical resort.” They hope to attract outdoor enthusiasts year-round.

“It was so isolated, they needed to build the whole town,” said Kyle Kary, a fellow Open Skies board member. “They learned pretty quick-

ly that commuting to town during the winter was tough.”

But the group is also prioritizing the history of the site. So far, they have connected with 15 veterans who served at the Calumet Air Force Station and are collecting documents, artifacts and photos.

For details, visit www.

openskiesproject.org.

Painesdale Mine and Shaft

In June, the Painesdale Mine and Shaft was named a Keweenaw Heritage Site, part of the Keweenaw National Historical Park, and is one of its few sites located south of the Keweenaw Waterway. It’s unique, as

the site itself was abandoned when all mining operations ceased in 1967, but an aquifer located beneath the surface still provides potable drinking water to the surrounding cities of Painesdale, South Range and Hancock.

The City of Painesdale grew up around the Champion Mine, beginning in about 1902. Water first be-

At the Calumet Air Force Station, visitors can climb to the upper deck of one of the radar towers for great views of the area from Keweenaw County’s highest point, Mount Horace Greeley. (Photo by Jesse Wiederhold)

came an issue in 1929 when miners hit a fracture in the bedrock and the underground aquifer began to flood the mine.

“It’s expensive to dewater a mine,” said Vince Kanthak, treasurer of Painesdale Mine and Shaft, Inc., the organization that owns the site. “The end result — they created a catch basin to capture the water at the 200-feet level [below the surface] and pumped it back up.”

When the mine closed, the Champion Mining Company donated the water utility to Adams Township, which still required use of the site’s shaft and hoist house to access the pump equipment. But when the equipment was upgraded in the late 1990s and moved to the surface, the building was no longer needed and it was donated to Save Our Shaft, a precursor to the current organization.

Throughout the years, volunteers and donors have worked to preserve the building and provide tours. Kanthak said there has been “a lot of interest” in the last five years, and the group has received substantial donations.

Over the winter of 2022-23, extensive work was done on the upper level of the shaft house, which allowed half of the “rock floor” to be open to visitors (with a signed waiver), who can see two crushers and a steam engine.

“It’s the only location to go up to the rock floor of a shaft house,” Kanthak said. “It was abandoned in place. It was working right up until it was abandoned.”

The group also accepts artifacts, photographs and documents, and has an extensive collection of mining company records digitized on its website.

Tours operate until mid-October, or when the peak color season is over. Check their website or Facebook page before your visit to be sure.

Visit www.painesdalemineshaft. com for details.

In addition to serving as a volunteer at the Painesdale Mine and Shaft, Kanthak, since 2015, has lived in Freda, a site that milled copper for the Champion Mine. Although the area is mostly ruins now, the 253-foot smokestack still stands and is one of the few places to access the shore of Lake Superior amidst the surrounding red sandstone cliffs.

Kanthak said the mill used nearly five million gallons of water per day to separate the copper from the ore year-round — even in the winter. A well was drilled 100 feet down, and then a tunnel was dug 1,300 feet out into Lake Superior, where the leftover stamp sand, or waste rock, was deposited, resulting in the area’s black beaches.

The town itself was established

by the Champion Mining Company in 1901 and, at its peak, was home to some 500 people. Today, about 40 people, including Kanthak and his wife, whose father grew up in Freda, are permanent residents.

Clyde Durocher is a retired teacher who runs the Freda Cliffs Bed and Breakfast, located in the former mill superintendent’s home, according to a 2023 article on www.MLive.com.

“I’ve had people stop in here asking where the ghost town is, but they realize it isn’t,” Durocher said in Visit Keweenaw’s video on Freda.

Operations at the site ceased in 1967 and the mill was dismantled. Besides the smokestack, the only remains are the massive foundation and the concrete structures to which machinery and equipment were mounted.

“It was the last mill on shore to

close. There were five mills between here and Red Ridge,” Durocher says in the video. “It was dismantled and a lot of the metal and everything was salvaged.”

Now, more than 50 years after its closure, the Freda mill is a visual reminder of how nature can reclaim a site. It offers a stunning vantage point to view some of the best that the region has to offer.

“A lot of people come for the sunsets,” Durocher said. “They just like the quiet peacefulness of it and sitting and looking at the lake.”

Central

TheCentral site is one of the most well-preserved ghost towns in the Keweenaw, thanks to the work of organizations and volunteers who have maintained buildings and artifacts so

Freda

The town of Freda was established by the Champion Mining Company in 1901. Operations ceased in 1967, but the distinctive smokestack and foundations still stand. (Photo courtesy of Visit Keweenaw)

that the story of this area can be told. But the town itself and the surrounding remnants of mine buildings are also situated near evidence of what is perhaps the largest lava flow in the world.

“It’s about 500 feet thick here and extends from the Keweenaw all the way over to Isle Royale,” said Mike Cooper, site manager of Central Mine for the Keweenaw Historical Society in a Visit Keweenaw video.

What’s unique about this site is that the associated mine closed prior to the 20th century. At its peak in 1880, the town was home to some 1,300 people and more than 100 buildings.

Only 11 houses and one barn still remain. One of the houses is open as a visitor center, which presents the history of the area and early photographs of the mine, and two others are open as museums that provide a glimpse into the town’s way of life in the late 1800s.

The Central Mine Methodist Church is one of the most iconic buildings on the property and remains mostly as it was when it was first built in 1868.

“Structurally, it’s Cornish with the crown on top of the bell tower,” Gary Bryant, board member of the Central Mine Methodist Episcopal Church, says in the video.

The church also serves as the site of an annual reunion service on the last Sunday of July, an event that has been taking place for more than 115 years. It’s a celebration that attracts people from all around the country.

Outside of the town, hiking trails and signage direct visitors to a vari-

The Central Mine site was once home to about 1,300 people and had more than 100 buildings, but only 11 houses and one barn remain standing. (Photos courtesy of Visit Keweenaw)

ety of old mining landmarks, many of which are no more than the stone foundations. It’s a site meant to be explored on your own terms.

“This gives this place a special feeling that really doesn’t get duplicated in other places I’ve vacationed,” Cooper said. “The variety of things to do, the rich history, the hardships that people underwent to live here, we’d like to transmit a little feeling of that to the visitors if we could.”

For details, visit www.keweenawhistory.org/central.

Phoenix

The area around Phoenix is where some of the earliest copper mines were established in the Keweenaw. The town is now home to two sites that were moved from a nearby location and have been preserved by the Keweenaw Historical Society.

The region’s first major copper discovery took place in 1844 in the

neighboring mining community of Cliff, where St. Mary’s Church was built in 1858. Services continued until 1899 when the church was dismantled and reassembled in Phoenix, where it was renamed The Church of Assumption. Masses were held there until 1957.

The Keweenaw County Historical Society took over the property in 1985 and worked to repair and restore it. The church is now deconsecrated, but it is still used for special events.

Also moved from the Cliff Mine location was the Bammert Blacksmith Shop, which was built in 1882. It was moved to Phoenix in the early 1900s.

In 1998, the grandsons of the original blacksmith, Amos Bammert, donated the property to the Keweenaw County Historical Society, which has restored the building’s exterior and interior and displays the shop and its equipment.

For details, visit www.keweenawhistory.org.

Bete Grise

The town of Bete Grise, which means “gray beast” in French, was a mining community that featured several dozen homes, a schoolhouse, church and mercantile, but had become a relative ghost town by 1940. Today, it looks almost exactly as it did then.

The eight-mile stretch of Gay Lac La Belle Road, which takes visitors to Bete Grise, includes several roadside parks with opportunities to view some incredible rock and land formations. Bete Gris Bay was an important harbor for ships to find safe refuge from the storms on Lake Superior in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The bay is also the location of the legend of the singing sands, which has been featured in national media. The legend says that a young woman lost her beloved to Lake Superior and for her to sing to him, she needs visitors to press their palms to the sand. The sound that is created

At right, the Phoenix Church still stands and is used for special events. Below, a drone view of Freda shows the extensive footprint of the mill that was operational until 1967. (Photos courtesy of Visit Keweenaw)

—described as singing, squeaking or barking — is said to be her voice. However, it is also said that the magic of this singing sand is lost when it leaves the beach.

A YouTuber named Alexis Dahl visited Bete Grise in May 2021 to explore the legend and offered some context for what might cause the phenomenon. Perhaps it’s worth a visit to see for yourself.

Jacobsville

Thetown of Jacobsville was established in the 1880s as a fishing village before it became the hub of sandstone quarry activity. Jacobsville Sandstone was a popular build-

ing material that was used throughout the United States, including at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in Houghton and at the original Waldorf-Astoria in New York City.

At its peak, Jacobsville had some 1,100 residents before marble overtook sandstone as a preferred building material and the bulk of the population left the town behind.

Jacobsville is still a beautiful place to visit, even by boat or kayak, to see its sandstone and rock formations and the Jacobsville Lighthouse, constructed in 1868, that overlooks Keweenaw Bay and the Huron Mountains.

Visitors are encouraged to use caution when exploring abandoned sites and are reminded not to enter private property without permission.

For information on the sites profiled here, and well as others that are waiting to be explored, visit the Keweenaw Historical Society site at www.keweenawhistory.org; Keweenaw National Historical Park at www. nps.gov/kewe and Visit Keweenaw at www.visitkeweenaw.com. MM

Erin Elliott Bryan grew up in Ishpeming. She is a freelance writer and an MM calendar editor.

This house, which still stands at the Jacobsville site, is a reminder of the thriving Sandstone quarry village that once was in this area. At that time, more than 1,000 people lived in the town. (Photo courtesy of Visit Keweenaw)

Cohodas Lodge owners work to restore important U.P. site

Preserving History

By Elizabeth Fust

As you drive inland on Fair Avenue in Marquette, you’ll come head on to Northern Michigan University’s administrative building — Cohodas Hall. But did you know there’s another Cohodas building less than an hour’s drive from the one at NMU? Leave the parking lot of that red stone academic building and head toward Michigamme where a log lodge sits on the lake — Cohodas Lodge.

The Cohodas Lodge, constructed

between 1934 and 1935, is on the National Register of Historic Places and is designated a Michigan State Historic Site.

Although it has long since transitioned out of the hands of the Cohodas family, it has been passed on to be a bed and breakfast, then later a private residence for several consecutive families.

It is currently in the hands of Jake Whitman and Matthew Godlewski and their dog Huck.

“We love old historic homes and have always dreamed of having

something in the U.P.,” Whitman said. “While we restored a home in Detroit’s Indian Village five years ago, this is obviously a much different project. As soon as we learned about the history of the lodge and the story of Sam Cohodas, we were hooked on making sure the lodge was properly preserved and cared for.”

The story of Sam Cohodas, though his name may sound familiar, is unknown to many folks in the area. From Hall to Lodge, who was the Cohodas that gave these structures their name?

Cohodas emigrated along with his parents, seven siblings and various relatives to Marinette, Wisconsin, from Kobylnik, a Russian-controlled portion of Poland (now Narach, Belarus). The family moved in 1895, amidst the Russian massacres of Jews. Upon arriving in America they found a home that welcomed their Jewish faith and that allowed even the girls in the family to have an education.

Opportunities abounded, ripe for the taking. Not long after joining their father in America, he passed

Cohodas Lodge was built between 1934 and 1935 by businessman Sam Cohodas. (Photo courtesy of Central Upper Peninsula and NMU Archives)

away, leaving his wife Eva and children to provide for themselves. Two of the sons, Sam and Harry, took over the multi-generation legacy of selling fruit and started by peddling their produce in the Upper Peninsula.

From their simple traveling fruit sales grew a prosperous wholesale enterprise. Following one of the uncles to the Upper Peninsula, Cohodas eventually established his family in Marquette. As head of the family enterprise, he became a prominent figure and philanthropist.

Besides being a “Fruit Jobber,” in 1934 after Miners’ First National Bank in Ishpeming closed due to the Great Depression, he and his partners reorganized and reopened the bank, and in 1960 acquired Marquette’s First National Bank from Young Kaufman.

With the prosperity they earned, Sam and his family continued to give back to the local community, such as Bay Cliff Health Camp, Bell Memorial Hospital in Ishpeming, and Northern Michigan University, and farther afield and abroad for academics, culture, and communities around the United States and Israel.

It was his $250,000 donation to NMU, the largest donation NMU had received until that time, that was the

The Cohodas Lodge is situated on Lake Michigamme, which covers more than 4,000 acres in Marquette and Baraga counties in the Central Upper Peninsula. (Photo courtesy of Central Upper Peninsula and NMU Archives)

impetus for the administrative hall to be named for him — Sam M. Cohodas Administrative Center.

A man as successful and with as much family as he had required a place to rest and entertain, so Cohodas Lodge was built. Construction began in 1934 and was built by local Finnish craftsmen from pines coming from within 15 miles of the project. Now Whitman and Godlewski are restoring the lodge, also using local timber and talent to be true to the origins and legacy of the lodge.

“One of the most important things we did was begin living in and using the lodge before making any major changes,” Whitman said. “We felt it was important to understand it before trying to make our own mark. As we expected, there were many things we

thought we’d want to change, but after living there we realized these features were put there for a reason and are part of the character of the lodge.

So the more time we spend there, the less we want to change. Rom and Joy Cardillo at Studio RAD care about the history as much as we do, and they have been amazing at incorporating updates and changes that remain true to the original lodge.”

Rom and Cardillo of Marquette’s Studio RAD are the architects for the project. To see the team in action, the architects, general contractor (Steve Carr of Steve Carr’s Construction out of Marquette), and Whitman and Godlewski gather in the lodge dining room under a custom driftwood chandelier, original to the building, as construction continues outside.

Sam Cohodas made a lasting impression on Northern Michigan University, donating $250,000 in 1973, the largest received by NMU at the time. (Photo courtesy of Central Upper Peninsula and NMU Archives)

“This project has been exceptional in the breadth of collaboration,” Cardillo said. “As a jumping-off point, working with Matt and Jake has been a pleasure. They have done a deep dive into the history of the structure’s original builders and owners which informs everything we do.

the historic, technical and the artistic for this project.”

Whitman said it’s an honor to be the caretaker of such an important property.

On Instagram: @CohodasLodge

“Their project goals include a broad understanding of what it means to be stewards of this historic property. Working with our general contractor, Steve Carr and his sub-consultants, we’ve been able to deftly create a roadmap for both a surgical rehabilitation of the historic property as well as sensitive new additions and reconstructions that will serve the property well for the next 100 years.

“Two other partners on the project have been Grizzly Bob who we’ve worked with to rehabilitate the existing historic window sashes and Nate Demers from Weatherwize, perhaps the most important of all, who specialized in rehabilitating and replacing logs in historic and older structures. It has been an intersection of

“Sam Cohodas left an incredible mark on this part of the U.P., and saving the lodge is also about honoring his legacy,”

Whitman said.

“Sam owned the lodge for over 50 years — a record we’re unlikely to break as we’d need to live to our mid-100s to be here that long. So it’s a humbling reminder that we’re just caretakers, and that hopefully others will come after us and continue to preserve the lodge for future generations.”

Whitman has been conducting considerable research into the lodge, both at local archives and through published accounts of the Cohodas story, and through locals and past owners, or that is caretakers, of the lodge.

While the research informs the restoration to modernize while preserving the originality of the historic structure for the future, it has also

Sam Cohodas and his wife Evelyn enjoyed the natural environment the Michigamme area has to offer, often inviting guests to partake in the magic. (Photo courtesy of Central Upper Peninsula and NMU Archives)

filled the space with stories. And a few mysteries.

“There’s an old painting of the lodge that seems to have been ‘misplaced,’” Whitman said. “It is mentioned in an interview with one of Sam Cohodas’ nephews in an interview about an exhibit honoring his uncle at the university. I’ve done lots of checking with various people at NMU and no one seems to know where it is.”

But of course, the mysteries don’t stop there. Whitman is open to any information that can be provided by the long memories of Yoopers.

“The same interview mentions a cast party at the lodge following filming of Anatomy of a Murder, and a photo of those who attended,” he said. “We’d love to track that down too, to know if Jimmy Stewart and/ or Duke Ellington ever visited the lodge. And finally, we’ve been told by several people that Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir visited Sam at the lodge — but we have no records or newspaper mentions of the visit. We’re not sure when it happened or if she was still PM when she came.”

The story of the lodge started with

Sam Cohodas, and though his legacy will continue to live on in the lodge, its story is still developing. Whitman invites anyone with recollections of Sam Cohodas and his lodge to reach out — especially with some answers to lodge mysteries.

Those interested can follow the restoration of the lodge, which has been chronicled on Instagram at @ CohodasLodge. Whitman can be reached there or at jake@cohodas lodge.com.

Elizabeth Fust has a bachelor’s in writing from NMU. Although not a native Yooper, she refuses to leave the place. She is a self-published children’s book author and frequent short story contributor to the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association’s annual U.P. Reader She has countless unfinished novels and procrastinates on those masterpieces by learning about the wonders of the U.P., meeting fantastic Yoopers and — on occasion — writing it all down for Marquette Monthly. Follow Elizabeth’s writing on Facebook and Instagram at Elizabeth Fust Books.

The view from Sam Cohodas’ study offers beauty and solitude, which the busy businessman needed when he came to spend time at his lodge. Cohodas owned the lodge for more than 50 years. (Photo by Elizabeth Fust)

lookout point Group seeks to unravel ancient history

AAPS holds annual Ancient America conference this month in Harris

By Brad Gischia

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” That quote is attributed to philosopher George Santayana, one that seems applicable as we find ourselves immersed in nearly unimaginable amounts of information on everything from historical records to the latest fashion trends.

It seems that everything is available, instantly, at our fingertips, slowed only by our ability to absorb information.

But what about information before recorded time?

The Ancient Artifact Preservation Society (AAPS) is having its annual Conference On Ancient America from Oct. 6 through 8 at the Island Resort and Casino in Harris. The mission statement, provided on the AAPS website, is to “collect and preserve evidence of ancient civilizations in North America, and the Great Lakes region in particular, in a manner that supports their study by amateur and professional scholars and to educate the public about their significance.”

When we talk about ancient times, what do we mean? The height of the Roman Empire is thought to have been around 117 C.E. (Common Era).

The AAPS is a group that looks further back than most mainstream historians are willing to. They’re looking at 5,000 years ago, perhaps more — at least 3,000 years before Imperial Rome was at its strongest.

They attest that not only was Columbus not the first European to cross the Atlantic, but that Vikings and Phonecians were coming to the Upper Peninsula for copper during the Bronze Age.

“There was such a demand for copper at the time,” said Judy Johnson, secretary of the AAPS. “There’s no way that it could have just been coming from Europe and Africa.”

The AAPS was started by C. Fred Rydholm, longtime local historian

At right, Judy Johnson and Dr. James Scherz check out an ancient copper mining pit at Marina Point near Copper Harbor in 2006. The site was lost to a housing project. (Photo courtesy of Judy Johnson)

and writer.

“Fred was one of the most honorable, kind, knowledgeable people I ever knew,” Johnson said. “He was a classmate of my parents, so I had known him for a long time.”

In 1990, Rydholm and Johnson went to see a program at Bay Cliff put on by Russell Burrows. Burrows claims to have discovered a cave system in Illinois that contained a number of ancient artifacts. Rydholm was already interested in the path of Upper Peninsula Copper, both in modern times and ancient times.

“[Rydholm] found some remote volumes, written a long time ago about copper,” Johnson said. “When he found out that my husband had been an archaeological tech in California, he wanted to do excursions.”

This small group would go out and explore places like Hunter’s Point Park in Houghton, where the basalt formations are visible. At the time, they were calling themselves the Pre-Colombian Culture Research Society.

“We were younger and more agile then,” Johnson said.

Shortly thereafter, the magazine Ancient American went into publication. “Fred had said at the time that this magazine was going to change everything,” Johnson said.

Instead, the magazine was pushed off by mainstream archaeology. “We were fringe before that was a thing,” said Johnson.

A name change came along, and the Ancient Artifact Preservation Society moved forward. With the encouragement and work of both Johnson and Rydholm, the first AAPS conference was organized and put on in Big Bay in 2005. “Fred said we were going to have one, and he said ‘Judy you’re going to run it.’” Johnson said. “These were the days when you could buy someone’s book and their contact information would be in the back. Fred cold-called a bunch of presenters.”

Johnson recalls that in the first two years there were presenters from as far away as Norway and England.

“I went to a couple of the early conferences,” remembers Sue Belanger, former board member and still a member of AAPS. “I saw Fred Rydholm talk on U.P. copper. It was fascinating, and I was hooked.”

Belanger joined and since that time has been doing field work. “I spend a lot of time talking with property owners,” she said. “Often when a site comes up that we’re questioning, we approach landowners and ask for permission. Then we can go in with lidar.”

Lidar is a laser sensing method that uses the time for the reflected light to return to the receiver to map the surface of the Earth.

“We want to preserve these sites, many of which are being lost to construction and road building, and often people don’t know what’s on their property,” Belanger said. “At least we

The late C. Fred Rydholm spoke at the first Conference on Ancient America in 2005, which was held in Big Bay. (Photo courtesy of Judy Johnson)

can get them documented. Whether or not they get protected is out of our hands.”

According to Belanger, the AASP has found petroglyphs on rocks, but it is difficult to date them. “We have a lot of potential sites, clues that other cultures have been here,” Belanger said. “It will just take time.”

Until that time comes, the conferences continue, offering a slate of presenters to keep your interest piqued and your appetite for the ancient whetted.

“The early conferences were amazing,” Johnson said. “We didn’t really know how amazing at the time. Each one is a great event.”

These conferences are open to everyone with information. Often the presenters have tried to make inroads into academia with little success.

“We don’t have a keynote speaker,” Johnson said. “Everyone’s information is important.”

That aesthetic runs through the heart of this organization. “Fred’s always said, ‘Lay all the pieces on

the table and see how they fit. Don’t throw anything out.’ That’s what we try to do,” Johnson said.

“With all of the TV shows that talk about ancient sites, the time is ripe for new information to come out,” Belanger said. “People seem to be more accepting than they once were.”

Evidence continues to emerge to support the theories of various AAPS members about our ancient past.

“The group believes that there were many cultures here before Columbus — the paradigm is shifting now that there have been Viking artifacts discovered in Canada,” Belanger said. “But these things are still kind of taboo to talk about. We’re always looking for evidence that other cultures were here.”

As an example, Belanger tells of Roman coins found along the Ohio River.

“People come forward with these kinds of items and most often are considered frauds or perpetrating a hoax,” Belanger said. “That’s the beauty of this group, that everyone’s ideas are

Sue Belanger has participated in many AASP outings, which have uncovered ancient artifacts and petroglyphs on rocks throughout the Upper Peninsula. (Photo courtesy of Sue Belanger)

heard and respected.”

The AAPS has always had a very mixed crowd, both ethnically and spiritually. “Some people have sensitive discoveries and feel like they’ve been treated flippantly elsewhere,” Johnson said. “But at the AAPS conference, everyone is safe and welcome. We base everything on respect for each other.”

Johnson said it feels like a family reunion at the annual conference, which is in its 18th year.

“The U.P. as a location is quite unique,” Belanger said. “It didn’t always look like this. There were lakes that were much higher, merging together during different times and periods. People should be interested in our ancient past.”

Belanger suggests that if you want to dig more into it, or if you think you may have an ancient artifact, you can come to the conference or contact them through their Facebook page. “Get involved in our organization,” she said.

The AASP has artifacts that are in storage right now awaiting a home for display.

The importance of ancient knowledge is evident. “Ancient civilizations help us know who we are,” Johnson said. “How fascinated are people with their DNA studies today? It’s very interesting to know from whence we came.”

Active educators and students pay no registration fee with the purchase

of a meal package for the weekend.

Registration for the event begins at 8 a.m. on Oct. 6. There will be exhibits, a vendor room, a silent auction and an opportunity for people to bring their own artifacts for identification. A panel discussion will take place, and attendees will be able to have meals with the speakers.

Visit www.aapscopper.com for information on the AAPS and registration links for the conference or call Judy Johnson at 906-942-7865 to register for the event.

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Brad Gischia is a writer and artist native to Upper Michigan. He has published two children’s books and done illustrations for both comic books and novels.

At his last conference in 2008, Fred Rydholm sits with Dr. Semir Osmanagich of Bosnia, who has for many years been unearthing the largest pyramids in the world. (Photo courtesy of Judy Johnson)

Above, three of many copper points found by AAPS members in the Keweenaw throughout the decades reside in the AAPS collection. (Photo courtesy of Judy Johnson)

Marquette archaeology fair offers fun for all ages

By Eleni Robertson

At some point, most of us have probably contemplated what life might have been like during other times in human history. How did they spend their time? What did they eat? What were their homes like? It’s interesting to consider these questions, and much of what we know about their answers is due to the field of archaeology.

Archaeology can be generally defined as the study of humans through material remains. Many of these material remains take the form of artifacts, such as pieces of tools or pottery, or biofacts, such as plants or animal bones. These remains often reveal something about the people who interacted with them, providing us with key pieces of information that help us put together the puzzle of the past.

On Oct. 21, the public is invited to the Marquette Regional History Center (MRHC) to attend the 11th annual Archaeology Fair in honor of International Archaeology Day. International Archaeology Day was started by the Archaeological Institute of America in order to celebrate archaeology and get people interested in and inspired by our collective history. Archaeological organizations around the world participate in this day, so it truly is a global effort. Events typically have presenters and activities for all ages and on a variety of archaeological topics.

Betsy Rutz, the MRHC museum educator, is the enthusiastic coordinator of Marquette’s Archaeology Fair.

“Over the 11 years of having this event, we have had so many different presenters from clubs and universities,” Rutz said. “We have presenters who range from amateur collectors to professional archaeologists…all people who are excited to share their passions.”

The fair is set up with each presenter in their own booth to showcase their topic of interest or expertise. “Think of it kind of like an open science fair,” Rutz said.

Because registration to run a booth

Above, local collector Bill Van Kosky offers a give-away from his bottle collection to one lucky young person at a past conference. At right, Pat Gruber monitors the Viking cooking frame outdoor kitchen. (Photos courtesy of Marquette Regional History Museum)

at the event is not exclusive to professionals, many hobbyists come with their collections and knowledge.

Participants at past fairs include the NMU Anthropology Club, the Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club, the Ancient Artifact Preservation Society and Michigan Tech. Last year, Michigan Tech had a booth on the archaeology of everyday life in a lumber camp.

For many years, local collector Bill Van Kosky has come with his collection of very old glass bottles

found throughout the Upper Peninsula.

Beth Gruber, who is also the MRHC research librarian, has had a booth at the fair for the last few years. Gruber is fascinated by all things Viking. She is a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), a group that recreates skills and crafts of the pre-17th century world. At the fair, her booth has focused on Viking cooking.

“It’s a lot of fun,” Gruber said. “We get set up and get cooking over the fire using a clay pot, kids and adults come through and we have samples to offer.” Gruber said she usually makes a kind of barley-based porridge, sometimes like a savory stew with ingredients like dill and peas, or sometimes sweeter with apples, honey and hazelnuts. “We try to tailor what we’re making to be things that people will enjoy trying,” Gruber said.

While cooking and sampling, Gruber answers questions and explains how we know what we do about what the Vikings ate. For example, “Bread was a large part of their diet, they farmed intensively even though most people assume they did more hunting

and gathering,” Gruber said. “There has been bread found in grave offerings, put in the ground, so we can see what grains were used, and how they were baked.”

Another Viking food she has made while participating in SCA events is Skyr, an Icelandic cheese. When making Skyr, the whey byproduct is acidic, Gruber said, “So this is what the Vikings would use in place of vinegar for pickling…archaeological remains show things like turnips and onions pickled this way.”

This year, Gruber is hoping to try a bread-baking activity at the fair. This would entail using a corn stone to grind flour made mostly of barley and oats, mixing with water, with the result being a type of flatbread.

Other attractions for this year’s fair include a screening of a short film as part of the Marquette-wide Fresh Coast Film Festival (the specific film is yet to be announced), as well as a slideshow of archaeological items and sites from around the world found within the last two years. This will be a rotating slideshow full of pictures and fun facts, which visitors can watch anytime during the fair.

There will also be a presentation

Andrew Anklam from Michigan Tech offered his work on Isle Royale at the 2019 fair. (Photos courtesy of Marquette Regional History Museum)

poster about the current archaeological project at Colonial Michilimackinac. “This is run by the Mackinac State Historic Parks, and is an archaeological project that has been going on since 1959,” Rutz said. “We are very excited to be working with the curator of archaeology there who is sending this display for our fair.”

Overall, “The fair is shaping up very well with 13 booths so far, and we are still accepting booth submissions through October 12,” Rutz said. More presenters are still likely to sign up.

The event is also very kid-friendly. Activities for children include games, dirt to dig in for artifacts, and scavenger hunts. Many families attend, as well as youth groups like Boy and Girl Scout groups.

“One of the other goals of the fair is to bring professionals and non-professionals together,” Rutz said. It brings so many people with common interests together to share their passion and to discuss findings and ideas.

Regular Marquette Monthly readers might remember the feature articles in the last December and January issues about the Goose Lake Outlet #3 (GLO3) site. This is a wonderful example of non-professionals and

professionals working together, as a series of digs all started when a member of the public brought a finding to an expert able to properly investigate it. This led to years of collaboration between professionals and amateurs

to uncover significant archaeological information.

Because anyone with a good eye can come across an artifact, the event emphasizes the rules and etiquette of how to take care of artifacts. “All

of us can be ambassadors for good ethics,” Rutz said. She said that members of the public often bring in potential artifacts to the event to get opinions on them and ask questions. With so many enthusiasts in one place, it’s the perfect opportunity to try to get some answers, or at the very least some good conversation.

Whether collecting old glass bottles or searching for arrowheads in a creek bed, archaeology can be an accessible hobby. Not just because it’s all around us, but also because it’s a part of us. Learning things about past human life allows us to better understand where we came from, which can provide a whole new perspective on our lives today.

The Archaeology Fair will be held at the Marquette Regional History Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21. The fair is included with museum admission and membership at Sponsor level & above.

Admission prices are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors & military, $4 for students and $3 for ages 12 and younger.

Eleni Robertson lives in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest and spends her time outdoors, writing and playing music.

History center volunteer Bob Mercure allows fair attendees to dig for small items and use clues to identify the artifact or its origin. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Regional History Museum)

Local artist Kitty Capelle embraces all things spooky with her paintings

Halloween Queen

By Andie Balenger

As autumn leaves scatter across the ground and calendars cross the first of October, neighborhoods will soon be covered in the eerie detailings of Halloween. Plastic skeletons will sit on porch steps alongside freshly carved pumpkins, and young folk will ponder what extravagant costume they will parade from one doorstep to the next.

But as the pillowcases of fun-sized candy bars dwindle in stock and decorations change for the upcoming holidays, the spooky season tends to be the last thing on anyone’s mind.

However, Halloween is a year-long celebration for Negaunee resident Kitty Capelle. In addition to accenting her interior living space with pumpkins, bats and ghosts, her front yard prominently displays a countdown to the October holiday. Capelle is also a self-taught illustrative artist, and most of her artwork depicts her love for the holiday.

“There’s a lot of Halloween presence in my art, and none of it is serious,” Capelle said. “It is all light-hearted and cute. I have a pumpkin sitting in a little latte cup, and it is a pumpkin spice sauna, and he has little cucumbers over his eyes.”

Capelle’s adoration for Halloween stems back to early childhood, well before she considered art a viable profession. For most kids, elaborate

costuming, cheesy horror films and free candy are the best aspects of the holiday. And while these Halloween accouterments appealed to Capelle, she has and continues to look forward to Oct. 31 because of the holiday’s individualistic nature.

Unlike most American holidays, defined by spreading joy and spending time with family, Halloween was the only annual festivity at Capelle’s disposal that allowed her to celebrate however she wanted. This autonomy and ability to define a holiday is why she continues to hold the spooky season close to her heart — and ultimately inspires her art.

“I had a dark childhood, and it wasn’t the happiest of ways to grow up,” Capelle said. “Halloween was the only holiday you could celebrate where you didn’t have to be happy. You could be in a dark place and probably fit in better on Halloween if you are.”

Despite her turbulent family life and the eeriness of the holiday, Capelle’s Halloween-themed art strays far from gore and quick scares. Her work often does the opposite, transforming traditionally creepy things like ghosts and jack-o-lanterns into caricatures performing everyday tasks — including drinking coffee, picking blueberries and frolicking in autumn leaves. This juxtaposition of horror and goofiness in Capelle’s art is not incidental.

“There is a lot of power in taking things that make us uncomfortable, scared or fearful … and making that something you want to hug or giggle with,” Capelle said. “For instance, death is a taboo thing that is supposed to be solemn, mysterious and unknown, but all of my ghosts are doing stupid stuff and are happy, joyful and funny. So why can’t we see the things that should scare us, like monsters and the dark of the night, as a joyful time?”

Capelle has been bringing these silly concepts to life since she could pick up a pencil. And despite creating for most of her life, citing her artwork as an outlet for stress and anxiety, Capelle took a 10-year hiatus from draw-

ing in the early 2010s. After uploading some of her work online, people tore her art apart. While the drawings were admittedly unserious, anonymous users were upset that Capelle had signed her art — a relatively routine practice for artists.

“They were so mean. One of the comments that stuck with me was ‘your ego is bigger than your talent,’” Capelle said. “I wasn’t super confident at the time either, and having strangers berate you on the internet and tear you to shreds hurt, so I stopped doing art completely.”

No longer creating for herself and worrying about pleasing others, Capelle halted all artistic projects. In addition to losing years’ worth of ex-

Negaunee artist Kitty Capelle, above, focuses on the silly and supernatural in her art, filling a dark holiday with light. The holiday has deep meaning for her and her art. (Photos courtesy of Kitty Capelle)

perience and technical skills, she suddenly lost her most significant social connection. Unable to communicate with people through her work, Capelle suddenly felt unparalleled isolation from the world around her.

Ironically, when COVID-19 began to seclude the rest of the world in early 2020, the artist was called back to the easel to stay sane during lockdowns.

Once again, creating out of pure enjoyment with no intention of selling her work, Capelle would upload her paintings to Facebook for her friends and family to appreciate. However, unlike her last online showing, the reception of her art this time was much friendlier.

“I had a bunch of friends who were like, ‘Oh my gosh, can I buy that?’ and I was like, ‘It’s just ghosts around a Christmas tree, but sure if you want it,’” Capelle said. “Then it kept growing, and people kept asking me for stuff.”

Capelle opened an online shop at www.hopedreamsart.com to keep up

with demand, selling everything from original works to stickers. Although she never foresaw herself as a small business owner, her online store continues to be a successful side gig. However, the process has been challenging and continues to throw curveballs at the artist.

For instance, Capelle wanted to sell her art on t-shirts, but translating her work from paper to a garment took a lot of work. After collaborating with an online direct-to-garment printing service, Capelle was left with poor-quality t-shirts that could not hold her designs after one wash. Scrambling for assistance, Capelle reached out to Dona Kevern, the owner of Modeltown Express Ink, a small direct-to-garment printing business located in Gwinn.

“I don’t advertise my business or anything like that, and Kitty just happened to find me one day,” Kevern said. “I started [my business] for myself and the Modeltown Express Mobil Gas Station in Gwinn, but it took

Kitty Capelle’s art brought her into the world of small business ownership, something she never expected. (Photo courtesy of Kitty Capelle)

off once people found out what my printer can do.”

Direct-to-garment printing is a unique service that varies significantly from standard screen printing services. Along with the ability to print incredibly detailed imagery with an unlimited color palette, direct-to-garment printing can be ordered on-demand (called “one-offs”), meaning that products do not have to be purchased in bulk. This type of printing is excellent for small business owners like Capelle, who may get one or two t-shirt orders a month.

“She is local talent, and I want to show her off,” Kevern said. “And that is why she came to me. She had been trying to use someone online, and when trying to use somebody on the internet, you get one shot, and you get what you get when it comes in. But when you work with someone in person, like her and I, we can keep going back and forth until it’s exactly what she wants.”

While Capelle’s art can be found on t-shirts, stickers and prints of varying dimensions, she also works with other mediums. Crocheted ghosts in planter pots (complete with flowers atop their heads) and polymer clay “garden ghosts” (to be placed in house plants) are two of several small creations the artist lists online. In the

future, Capelle plans to sell her art at the Marquette Farmers Market and local art festivals.

Although the Halloween theme permeates her entire body of work, Capelle’s Upper Peninsula community also inspires her art. From drawings of Pressie, a Loch Ness Monster equivalent rumored to inhabit Lake Superior, to bats fluttering in the Northern Lights, the natural wonders that characterize the U.P. are sprinkled amongst her smiling goblins and ghouls.

Capelle believes that Halloween helps unite neighborhoods. Because of this, scattering Upper Peninsula imagery into her holiday-themed works effortlessly combined her reverence for small-town life and Halloween into one.

“I love this neighborhood on Halloween,” Capelle said. “We counted last year we had 360 trick-or-treaters stop by, and they are just the most adorable things. That is what Halloween is all about — neighborhoods and communities coming together.”

Andie Balenger is a native of Gladstone, and attended graduate school at Northern Michigan University for Administration of Outdoor Recreation and Nature-Based Tourism.

Selling everything from originals to stickers, Kitty Capelle uses the eerie characters of the holiday for fun. (Photo courtesy of Kitty Capelle)

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Haunted hayride: Scaring for charity

By Brad Gischia

There is nothing quite the same as autumn in the Upper Peninsula. The colors burst off of the trees. Mornings can be met with ice-crusted puddles, and afternoons can be sweltering.

It also means that school is back in session, football games are on and Halloween is just around the corner.

Like all holidays, Halloween is enjoyed in different ways by different people. Andi Goriesky, president of Marquette’s Haunted Hayride, starts her celebration early.

“I have a nine-foot ‘Jason’ in my house that stays up all year round,” Goriesky said. “The twelve-foot skeletons stay in my front yard all year round. In mid-September, they’re joined by the twelve-foot werewolf and the twelve-foot vampire.”

Where Goriesky’s love for the holiday started is a mystery.

“I don’t know where it comes from,” she said. “When I was growing up my mom and dad hated Halloween. Maybe that’s where it started.”

Whether it began there or somewhere else, Goriesky has taken that love of the creepiest night of the year and made it into an annual event in

Marquette.“It was my crazy idea to begin with,” Goriesky said. “It started with my husband and I having this huge Halloween Party at our house every year. We would do hayrides around the neighborhood, then later go to Green Bay or Appleton to do haunted houses or hayrides because there was nothing in Marquette.”

Fifteen years ago, Goriesky had an idea.

“My husband and I are both local people. I’m a firm believer that we should shop local, stay local, support local. We asked ourselves why we were spending our time and money elsewhere with hotels and restaurants and shopping, why not just do something here? Instead of the party, let’s make it a big fundraiser.”

It took a year of planning. The next year was the first Haunted Hayride at the Marquette County Fairgrounds. It has continued every year since, with very few changes.

Marquette’s Haunted Hayride snakes through the fairgrounds between scenes that have been designed by local community groups. Each scene is original and built to scare.

Audrey Hantz works with the Venture Crew, an offshoot of the Boy Scouts of America, and has been in-

Marquette’s Haunted Hayride offers fun for fundraising at the Marquette County Fairgrounds. (Photo courtesy of Andi Goriesky)

volved with the Haunted Hayride since the first year.

“It was kind of a coincidence,” Hantz said. “We were looking for a fundraising opportunity and this kind of showed up.”

The Venture Crew is set up in the field at the fairgrounds. Hantz said by midnight on Saturday, it can get pretty crazy, but it’s a fantastic team-building and learning experience for the kids. “When it’s one in the morning and raining and the kids don’t want to do it anymore, we have to remind them that they signed up for this,” she said.

Despite the work, there are amazing times as well.

“We bring food out, and in between trailers we’re eating chili and roasting marshmallows,” Hantz said. “We were asked one year to build dementors (from the Harry Potter film series). We built these 12-foot-tall ghosts on backpack frames with glowing eyes. We use them every year now because they’re favorites. People come to the Hayride looking for them.”

Although the hayride has been going for fifteen years, it is by no means stagnant, they are open to trying new ideas.

“We try new things sometimes,” Goriesky said, “but often find that everything runs more smoothly when we stick to what we know.”

This is a community fundraising event. Admission cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. “That’s what it’s always been; it’s not going to change,” Goriesky said of the tractor-drawn hayride. With about 50 people per trailer running every 20 to 25 minutes, Goriesky estimates that about 10,000 people visit the Hayride each year. That adds up to a lot of money going into local organizations.

Each of the scenes, as you travel through the fairgrounds, is put on by a different group raising money for their organization. The responsibility of setting up and manning the scene

falls entirely on the group.

During the 20-minute ride, you’ll see all manner of ghouls and goblins and then you get dropped off for one final scare at the horse barn. That’s where Dell Lehto awaits.

“I’ve been working with the hayride for about seven years,” Lehto said. As a member of the Dead River Roller Derby and the North Country Bruisers, Lehto has been setting up scenes in the horse barn. “In the barn, it takes a lot more planning and building,” she said. “I’m afforded a lot more time to plan and build because I’m in the confines of the barn.”

The horse barn is situated at the end of the ride, a large open complex that is divided up into scary scenes inside — sort of a big haunted house, Lehto said.

“One year, we built an orphanage,”

Lehto recalls. “We had a lot of coffins lying around. As the night progressed, the kids were getting tired and falling asleep in the coffins. People were coming through and commenting on how lifelike the kids looked. They had no idea they were actually real kids.”

Lehto’s beginning was like so many others. “We were looking for a fundraising opportunity,” she said.

“They submit their application,” Hantz said. “And on that, they have their group name, their proposed scene and what their share of the money will go to.” Hantz helps with the selection of scenes. “Sometimes we have three different groups who want to do zombies. That’s just not very scary, so they have to come up with something else.”

All scene work is dependent on the group who is working it.

“They’re responsible for the whole thing,” Goriesky said. “The original idea, building props, makeup, costumes, everything. When all is said and done, all of the money that comes in gets split up evenly between the groups.”

Groups are able to get a little help in the prop department if needed. “Most groups pay for their own props, but I’m a thrifter,” Goriesky said. “If I’m out and about and see a fog machine or this or that, I pick it up. I have an entire semi full of skeletons and caskets and things.”

The Marquette Haunted Hayride also has local business sponsors. That money goes towards the rental of the fairgrounds and the cost of insurance for the three-day event.

“We consistently have between 20 and 22 groups each year,” Goriesky

Organizations from across the county come together to put on this annual Halloween event, with each one being responsible for a different display or aspect of the spectacle. (Photo courtesy of Andi Goriesky)

said. “That includes the people who run concessions. They’re one group. The people who pick up the garbage and clean out the burn barrels, they’re a group as well.”

Last year each group made $2,250 for their organization, with each and every one a volunteer.

The names on the list of annual supporters are easily recognizable. “The U.P. Whitetails do all of our loading and unloading of the trailers,” Goriesky said. “The Marquette Community Fund does the ticket booth. The Great Lakes Rodeo does concessions. It’s a great seasonal event.”

The event is consistently scary, though, and that should be taken into account when bringing small children. “We don’t allow anyone under five,” Goriesky said. “It’s a haunted hayride.”

Goriesky warns that it’s not all fun and games though.

“It’s a lot of work,” she said. “We have groups that come in thinking it will be fun, an easy way to make some money. After the three days are up they’re like ‘This is a lot of work, I’m never doing this again.’” Goriesky also said very often those are the people that are first to submit their applications for the next year. “It’s about a 300-day recovery time,” she joked.

Each year the map changes and each year the scenes are different. “The fairgrounds are kind of a perfect setup for us,” Goriesky said. “When we’re out there, we call it the Marquette County Scaregrounds.”

“My favorite part of the hayride is the event itself,” Goriesky said.

“A couple of years ago we had a taekwondo class from Escanaba ... every trailer that goes by they’re screaming and scaring and doing their thing. What’s greater than that?”

There are other advantages to this kind of event. Some of them might not be immediately evident but will show up over time.

“They learn teamwork,” Goriesky said. “It might be cold, raining, snowing, it might be hot, it’s one in the morning. They have to hold together and get it done, and then tomorrow they have to do it all over again. They learned how to get it done successfully for their group.”

People keep coming back every year.

“I throughout enjoy

the experience and the fundraising opportunity, being part of the community and the grand spirit of Halloween,” Lehto said.

The hayride draws a lot of people from the area. As it turns out there are some long-distance draws as well.

“There’s a hotel in Chicago that charters a bus to our hayride every year,” Goriesky said. “There is a group of professionals, a doctor, a dentist and an attorney, who set up a scene every year and donate their portion to a charity. We have a great community, and we need to support it.”

Are there side effects to the hayride?

“I get noticed as the Haunted Hayride lady,” Goriesky said. “But I’m OK with that.”

The annual event is scheduled for Oct. 19, 20 and 21. Thursday from 7:30 9:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Oct. 1. For details, visit www.marquetteshauntedhayride.com.

Brad Gischia is a writer and artist native to Upper Michigan. He has published two children’s books and done illustrations for both comic books and novels.

Andi Goriesky presents a check to Dell Lehto of the North Country Bruisers for their part in the hayride. (Photo courtesy of Andi Goriesky)

Scares come in all shapes and sizes at the haunted hayride. (Photo courtesy of Andi Goriesky)

Duo preserves the memory of those who still may dwell at the Marquette Harbor Lighthouse

Seeking Spirits

By Lily Venable

The Marquette Harbor Lighthouse has been a sentinel of the coast since its inception in 1853, a mere four years after the City of Marquette’s own incorporation. Its purpose was to guide ships safely through treacherous waters, its brilliant beam cutting through the fog like a spectral sword.

Yet, even in its noble duty, tragedy has left its mark on the lighthouse, and it’s said that the spirits of the past still linger within its walls.

The dynamic duo of Susan Hill and Trish Kautz have made it their mission to share the haunting history and spectral stories of the Marquette Harbor Lighthouse with the world.

With a shared love for the lighthouse and deep respect for the spirits that they believe call this place home, they have become the heart and soul of the lighthouse’s paranormal guided tours as well as two-thirds of the local ghost-hunting group, Yooper Paranormal.

Trish Kautz, founder of Yooper Paranormal, has a deep connection to the supernatural. Kautz is a renowned medium and inherited an ability to communicate with the other side. She said she has had many conversations with the lighthouse’s resident spirits, bringing their stories to life in chilling detail during her tours.

While Kautz leads investigations with her psychic intuition, Hill is motivated by a love for the lighthouse itself and knows each nook and cranny of the structure down to every historic detail.

Kautz and Hill guide their charges with a mix of fascination and reverence, ensuring that every visitor leaves with a deep respect for the supernatural.

As visitors climb the winding staircase, they can’t help but feel a chill in the air. Echoing footsteps, slamming doors and body-less voices haunt the museum, said to come from spirits of shipwrecks and lighthouse keeper’s past.

“I love skeptics,” Hill said. “It’s the

Susan Hill and Trish Kautz have embraced the haunted heritage of the Marquette Harbor Lighthouse, and lead paranormal tours as a fundraiser for the museum. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Maritime Museum)

first thing I ask at the tours — ‘Who here doesn’t believe in ghosts?’ Then I just smile. Ninety-nine percent of the time they are believers by the end. We have a great success rate.”

Hill herself was a self-identified non-believer before she began working at the haunted lighthouse in the spring of 2017. Hill started volunteering at the Marquette Maritime Museum when she first moved to Marquette, believing in the importance of giving back to the community you live in.

“The first year, nothing noteworthy happened,” Hill said. “But the very last day, the door slammed, and it slammed pretty violently. It was an eerie experience. He’s a great slammer, Keeper Sayles.”

Keeper Sayles was a lighthouse keeper who lived in the house with his family in the 1940s and was the only person to die in the lighthouse. His ghost was reportedly spotted by a tour attendee, seen in the top story window from outside, still wearing his old lighthouse keeper uniform.

“He got me pretty good the next summer as well,” Hill said. “I was closing up after a daytime tour, and I was locking the front door. All of a sudden the air got really cold. I felt a cold finger on the back of my neck. It actually happened to another tour guide in the very same spot the very next day.”

But the lighthouse is said to have many spirits, most of whom the paranormal investigating duo have come to know and love. The pair regularly interact with the spirit of a little boy. Said by a medium to be named David, who died a sudden and traumatic death nearby.

“I searched every drowning record for a David and didn’t find one,” Hill said. “So we don’t know how David

came to the lighthouse, just that he is here.”

The lighthouse also sports a framed wall hanging of what was once a piece of a floor where children’s bare footprints once appeared overnight without explanation.

The pair attribute the hauntings to the lighthouse’s old age and rich history, as well as its proximity to rock and to water, both catalysts for paranormal activity. Video footage of some of their most successful investigations, including investigations conducted at the lighthouse and surrounding areas, can be found on Yooper Paranormal’s YouTube and Facebook pages.

The pair’s favorite aspect of paranormal investigation is the profound sense of fulfillment that comes from providing support and answers to those who are experiencing unexplained and unsettling phenomena. With empathy and expertise, they strive to offer clarity and peace of mind to individuals grappling with the mysteries of the supernatural.

Whether it’s offering explanations for unusual occurrences or simply lending a compassionate ear to those in distress, Kautz and Hill’s genuine desire to assist and comfort people in their times of uncertainty is the driving force behind their paranormal investigations.

Through their work, they aim to bridge the gap between the known and the unknown, making the world of the paranormal a little less daunting for those they help.

The lighthouse, perched on the edge of a stormy sea, continues to cast its eerie spell on those who dare to visit. And thanks to the dedication of Kautz and Hill, the stories of its ghostly inhabitants live on, ensuring that the Lighthouse will live on for generations to come.

The Maritime Museum’s annual Halloween event, Ghosts of Lighthouse Point, is held from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 12 through 14.

Susan Hill was a self-described skeptic of the paranormal before she started having experiences at the lighthouse. (Photo courtesy of Trish Kautz)

Trish Kautz, founder of Yooper Paranormal, has a deep connection to the supernatural, and takes a more intuitive approach to investigating. (Photo by Lily Venable)

Expect elaborate costumes and live-action role players as the crew tells the story of the lightkeeper’s past.

This haunted tour benefits the Marquette Maritime Museum and the NMU Food Pantry, with local assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard Marquette Station and NMU SVA.

A kid-friendly version is held from 7 to 8 p.m.,

with only ages 12 and older allowed after 8 p.m. Admission is $10 per person plus one canned good for those 12 and older, with $2 off for NMU students. The cost for children is $5 plus one canned good.

Tickets are now on sale. Reserve a spot by calling 906-226-2006. If you would like to volunteer, email mqtmaritimemanager@gmail.com for details.

Private investigations of the lighthouse are available by calling the museum.

Lily Venable is a cook, mother, veggie enthusiast, ghost hunter and community-oriented creative in the Keweenaw Peninsula. For more from Lily, visit lilyvenable.com.

The Marquette Maritime Museum offers escorted interpretive tours through the lighthouse and grounds, as well as paranormal tours. At right, paranormal enthusiast Dani Makinen of Negaunee Township listens intently to something moving in the corner behind the lighthouse staircase during a paranormal tour. Many unsuspecting visitors are surprised by the unexplained things that happen in the lighthouse. (Photos by Kristy Basolo)

Book reclaims tribal culture in Michigan superior reads

Reviewed by Victor Volkman

The history of Michigan begins with the history of indigenous peoples who once populated these peninsulas from shore to shore. In Indians and Other Misnomers of the Upper Great Lakes: The True Indigenous Origins of Geographic Place Names by Phil Bellfy (Zii bi Press, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. 2023), Michigan takes center stage in recovering this rapidly disap pearing centuries-old history.

Indeed, many of today’s Na tive American tribes do not rec ognize the arbitrary internation al borders between the United States and Canada, so this documentation must be extended into Ontario to form a complete picture.

As a young lad and later a college student, I traveled the highways of upper and lower Michigan, seeing the endless stream of highway signs on I-75, US-2 and other roads announcing mysterious and incomprehensible town names like Alpena, Cheboygan, Escanaba, Kalamazoo, Keweenaw, Menominee, Munising, Muskegon, Okemos and on and on through the alphabet. Were these “Indian names”? If so, what did they mean and how does their heritage inform life there today? As I pondered Bellfy’s book, my first thought was: this book could be a great curiosity-sparking entrée for the next generation of people to learn about their own history.

I was shocked to learn that the famous statesman, entrepreneur and “Indian Agent” Henry Rowe Schoolcraft was charged with filling in the inside of Michigan’s state map and simply invented fake Indian-sounding names out of thin air. Town names including Alpena, Iosco, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Oscoda, Tuscola and others were pure fiction, with no justifiable or derivable name in any native language.

For example, there is no “L” sound in the Ojibwa language whatsoever, so you can see how that alone rules many of these out. In the case of Leelanau, it is suspected to perhaps be tangentially related to the phrase “Delight of Life,” as translated into Ojibwa. Schoolcraft’s true motivations can never be known, but the effect

many generations.

Bellfy’s journey ultimately takes the reader through Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ontario, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. The indigenous people who freely flowed across borders did not recognize state or territorial lines any more than they did the imaginary border somewhere in the waters between the United States and Canada. Indeed, all of the aforementioned state or province names except for Pennsylvania are in fact indigenous: Michigan (Big Lake, “Michi Gamme”), Ontario (Sparkling Water, “Kanadario”), Ohio (River Full of White Caps, “Ohiophanne”) and so on.

Indigenous names speak often of geography because a sense of place was critical to Native American survival. However, in Bellfy’s book, we see that the names also honor notable men and women of their tribal histories.

If pushed, many Michiganders might probably guess that Pontiac was some kind of “Indian chief,” but is that the whole story? Not by a long shot!

It turns out that “Pontiac” is a corruption of “Bonitiyak,” which means “Stops By Use of a Stick.” While I

am not presenting a biography of this amazing man, I will leave it that “Stopping It” is a reference to his forewarning of an Iroquois raid that saved his village from destruction.

Indians and Other Misnomers of the Great Lakes includes a rare resource: digitally restored copies of the treaty maps from the Eighteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution 1896-97. This tome, which is the last government report to take Indian treaties seriously, is currently only available from a few rare book dealers or from the Library of Congress. This makes Bellfy’s book essentially a pocket guide to 100 treaties on the space of the included maps.

It is fitting that Bellfy’s book alphabetically traverses indigenous place names within each locale in the aforementioned states and province. I personally found the journey through Michigan-based names fascinating. Alternately, you can peruse an alphabetical global concordance of every place name in his “Alphabetical Listing of Indian Names.”

The concordance works both ways, so you can look up “Osceola” and find out that he was an 18th century Seminole whose name means “Black Drink Hallower,” or you can look up “Black Drink Hallower” alphabetically and see he was Osceola.

The insights a reader can achieve from exposure to a different language will remake his or her understanding of the world in which they live. If nothing else, it made me question my grade-school understanding of American history.

In Bellfy’s work with the Center for the Study of Indigenous Border Issues (CSIBI), he is constantly referring to the many treaties and their centuries of revisions in both the United States and Canada. The appendices provide

an unprecedented resource with details of U.S. and Canadian treaties with indigenous people, which include many still under dispute today — including the Anishinaabe, Ottawa, Chippewa, Potawatomi, Miami, Kickapoo, Sauk, Sioux, Ojibwa, Mississauga, Mohawk, Algonquin, Iroquois, Huron and related First Nations bands in Ontario.

Phil Bellfy is an enrolled member of the White Earth Band of Minnesota Chippewa, and Professor Emeritus of American Indian Studies at Michigan State University. He resides in Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula near Sault Ste. Marie and is also the founder and co-director of the aforementioned CSIBI and serves as the editor and publisher of its educational imprint, the Ziibi Press.

Bellfy’s scholarship is as deep as it is geographically broad; his previous books include Three Fires Unity: The Anishnaabeg of the Lake Huron Borderlands (winner of the University of Nebraska Press “North American Indian Prose Award”) and U.P. Colony: A Brief History of Resource Exploitation in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, with a Focus on Sault Manufacturing (winner of U.P. Notable Books Award).

Bellfy’s Indians and Other Misnomers of the Upper Great Lakes: The True Indigenous Origins of Geographic Place Names is a tour-deforce exploration of how Michigan became the state that it is. It is a bold reclamation of tribal culture in a state that has often trampled it. As a resource for scholars and an introduction to the geography of place names, it is an invaluable resource.

Victor R. Volkman is a graduate of Michigan Tech (Class of ’86) and is the current president of the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association. He is senior editor at Modern History Press and publisher of the U.P. Reader.

How to submit a book

Send Upper Peninsula-related book review suggestions to victor@LHPress.com. Books submitted for review can be sent to: MM Book Reviews, 5145 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

Spiders play important environmental, cultural roles

“I just did a week’s worth of cardio after walking into a spider’s web.”

—Unknown

spiders, ghosts and entities engaging the fears and subconscious parts of the mind.

By Scot Stewart

Walking into a poorly-lit path, there is nothing like a spider web brushing the face to send a quick shiver up the back of the neck and get one to wonder where the web’s owner might be, and how big and hairy that owner is.

The unknown is always a bit intimidating when it involves snakes,

“My house has so many spiders, it is practically a no-fly zone.”

—Unknown

Spiders are a particular part of that area. Studies have concluded the average home includes spots for 61 spiders, and virtually every home has them; basements, closets, attics and crawl spaces make comfortable areas for them to reside.

Studies have also shown spiders are important biological controls of insects, nearly all have bites harmless to adults, and usually run at the sight of humans.

Movies like Arachnophobia, and close to 60 full-length movies with Black Widow in the title do little to help with human perceptions of spiders. Add in the spider webs in the basement, thoughts of the poisonous bites and the images of spiders crawling across the floor, and most people are happier if they have nothing to do with them.

Two spiders found in Michigan are of concern because of the toxicity of their bites — black widows and brown recluses. Both of these are absent from the Upper Peninsula unless they come as hitchhikers with travelers returning from southern states. There are actually five species of widow spiders, with the northern black widow variety being the one found in Michigan. Northern black widow spiders are rare in the state, and most are found in the southwestern part of the Lower Peninsula. They are black and have the famous red

This banded argiope, or garden spider, typically begins to appear from early September to late October as temperatures drop. (Photo by Scot Stewart)

Although most arachnids are harmless, arachnophobia affects millions. Understanding their significance to our daily lives may be the cure.

hourglass marking on the underside of their abdomen. They are small, usually around half an inch long, and prefer dark quiet places like old sheds and garages where they build messy webs, avoid activity and bite only if threatened. Outside, they like cavities and protected places close to the ground.

Bites can cause muscle pain, inflammation, nausea, tremors and difficulty breathing. Quick medical attention is necessary and can usually bring symptoms quickly under control.

Brown recluse spiders have been reported in just a few locations in the southern part of the Lower Peninsula. They have moderately long legs and wander to hunt. They can be identified by a violin-shaped pattern on their backs. Cold weather does seem to control the northern edge of their range, but they do seem to be creeping northward. One was found in Ann Arbor in 2016. Their bites are painful but often heal quickly. Some do unfortunately become necrotic, and the tissue around the bite may begin to die. However, most spider experts say that most bites people attribute to spiders are actually caused by insects and not spiders.

In the United States, there are more than 3,500 species of spiders — less than 10 percent of the 45,000 different kinds found worldwide. Spiders belong to a biological class of animals called Arthropods, having hard outer segmented skeletons. Insects are the most numerous and well-known members of the class and have six legs and as adults three body parts. Spiders belong to a separate division or or-

der called arachnids with two major body parts and eight legs. There are also a number of close relatives with eight legs that are not actually spiders.

Daddy long legs, ticks and mites, and scorpions are all in separate, different orders.

Spiders play a number of interesting

roles in life. In many Native American cultures, spiders are a part of the creation story and frequently appear in rock art — paintings, pictographs and

The bold jumper is easily identified by its large eyes and iridescent pincer-like claws. (Photos by Scot Stewart)

petroglyphs, figures etched into rock faces. One of the most impressive pictographs in North America featuring a spider-like image is found in Burnt Bluff in Delta County.

Burnt Bluff, located near the tip of the west side of the Garden Peninsula, is a 150-foot-high limestone face. The limestone contains a number of small caves, probably more accessible when the level of Lake Superior was much higher. Near the entrance of one cave is a two-foot-tall pictograph painted in red and blue pigments made from local minerals and the fats of mammal and fish parts.

The painting’s age is unknown and

shows a man standing over what appears to be a spider. The latter figure has 16 legs and is connected to the human figure by a spiral umbilical cord. Although it looks very much like a spider, some believe it may instead be a depiction of the logs of a sweat lodge fire heating the area around the human figure.

The cave had no artifacts in it to indicate habitation, but did contain many broken arrow points that may have been shot into the cave as offerings for good luck in hunting, adding to doubts about its portrayal of a spider. Because few pictographs come with concrete explanations, nearly all

This yellow garden spider has its prey wrapped in silk for safe keeping. This species preys on bothersome insects such as gnats, mosquitoes, flies and aphids. (Photo by Scot Stewart)

are still subject to speculation. The bluff, home to the figure still called “The Spider Man,” is grated and under the auspices of Fayette State Park. Moisture and erosion have taken a toll on it and three other pictographs at the site and the future of the paintings is not good.

Spiders were also revered in Native American culture because of their weaving abilities when making their webs. Weaving was a treasured ability of women in many Southwestern cultures and the connections between them and spiders were truly honored. In southern Peru a 150-foot-long image of a spider was carved as part of the Nazca Lines, a famous set of land sculptures thought to be related to a

sign of rain, important to that desert area.

Spiders play a part in modern storytelling, too, with Charlotte’s Web probably one of the most famous today. It deals with friendship and sacrifices friends have to sometimes make. The Itsy-Bitsy Spider song relates to determination.

Today, spiders continue to be recognized for their importance in helping control insect populations. They feed on insects, other invertebrates and some smaller animals like mammals and birds. Their diet is almost solely of live animals, as they lack good chewing mouthparts and must liquify the internal parts of their prey to feed.

Goldenrod Crab spiders sometimes have bumble bees for dinner. Its name comes from its common hunting grounds. (Photo by Scot Stewart)

They are also important environmental indicators. Much like large predatory fish constantly consuming food, they are bio-accumulators. As they eat more and more, they build up an ever-increasing amount of chemicals and toxins in their system and provide indicators of the presence of substances of concern in the environment. Because spiders can feed regularly on brine flies and other small animals, mercury can be concentrated in their tissue. In places like the island in Great Salt Lake, they accumulate mercury, providing important warnings about the presence and abundance of toxic elements.

“The greatest artist and web-designer ever is indeed a spider.“

—Munia Khan

Spiders are weavers. Their silk is used by many birds to help construct and hold together their nests. Hummingbirds are the best known for this behavior and practice. The strength of the webbing is outstanding, five times that of steel of the same diameter and the webs are often more flexible. Silk is made by connecting a number of proteins together in narrow, elongated tubes in the spinnerets. The process still is not entirely understood, but creating synthetic web

material has not been very successful because the exact way to create the proteins is not known and aligning them properly is difficult to replicate in a lab.

“A spider’s web is stronger than it looks. Although it is made of thin delicate strands, the web is not easily broken.”

—E.B. White

Silk glands at the tip of their abdomens produce fine threads of extremely strong and flexible protein materials. Not all spiders spin webs, but their silken threads are used in a large variety of ways by different species. Early on in their lives, silk can aid in their mobility. They turn to a behavior called ballooning, also called kiting, to move more quickly and over greater distances. After climbing to a prominent height spiders can release one or two strands of web into the air. Wind and electrical fields lift them into the air and can carry them a few yards or miles and upwards more than three miles. One study showed about 15 percent of airborne invertebrates captured were spiders. While all landings are not favorable due to the uncertainty of travel, it does help them disperse to new and possibly more favorable locations.

The male Whitman’s Jumping Spider is strikingly red on top with a black band on the frontal eye region. The female of the species is a brown color and is rather inconspicuous. (Photo by Scot Stewart)

Even some larger spiders are known to balloon but as they grow larger, they are more apt to drop downward, using a thread of silk to slow the descent. This is particularly effective when they are chased and need a quicker escape, like when they are on the bedroom wall.

Spiders use webbing to wrap up eggs and provide homes for themselves. An egg case nestled in a web may contain up to 400 eggs, so when cleaning out unwanted spider webs, care should be taken in where those webs are discarded. Funnel webs and grass spiders make homes with funnel or runway-like entrances to also serve to catch food. Webbing is used by many to pull leaves or other plant material together to create their retreat.

“A spider is slow, but its web catches the fastest flies.”

—Matshona Dhilwayo

Orb weavers and garden spiders are among the best at building elaborate and beautiful webs to catch insects like grasshoppers, bugs, flies, and occasionally larger insects like butterflies, moths, and dragonflies. Larger spiders like Nephila in tropical regions are large enough to build webs up to twelve feet across and strong enough to entangle small birds.

Struggling prey in these webs send vibrations to the web corner where the spider waits and calls it down to secure the prey, bite it and either begin feeding or wrap it up to eat later. Trapdoor spiders weave plant and soil material together to make well-constructed doors to their tunnel homes, then

stretch web strands around the door. When a cricket or other invertebrate stumbles over a strand the vibrations signal the spider to come out and grab its meal.

Bolo spiders swing a web strand containing a sticky substance on it to snare insects flying by and some spiders literally throw a teased web out and over flying insects to capture them.

While some spiders are stay-athome types, there is another side to spider life for ones that travel, hunt, and only make webs to wrap their eggs and for added mobility. Jumping spiders, tarantulas, crab spiders, fishing spiders and wolf spiders are five well-known groups of spiders that move about to find food. Jumping spiders have most of their eight eyes facing forward giving them some of the best vision of any spiders.

They are extremely athletic and can leap several times their body length to grab their prey. They are frequently seen on railings and the sides of buildings waiting for flies and other insects to land and the sun. Tom Shahan’s website at www.thomasshahan. com offers amazing, exquisite photos of the otherworldly faces of jumping spiders.

Tarantulas wander along the ground mostly at night in search of prey. They are among the spiders people get most emotional about, especially after the Home Alone movie scene where a pet tarantula is placed on a home invader. Tarantulas are very gentle spiders, make great pets, and have a bite no more painful or dangerous than a bee sting. They are covered with fine

Grass spiders eat insects such as this large milkweed bug. They are funnel weavers who weave sheet webs that are not sticky. They make up for it by running very quickly. (Photo by Scot Stewart)

hairs that can irritate the skin if shed though.

Some species of tarantulas are endangered because of the pet trade. Thirty years ago, a shipment of 316 tarantulas was intercepted at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. Because they were illegally imported into the country they were held as evidence at the Chicago suburb office of a tarantula expert and college professor Rob Wolf, a former resident of Marquette. It was quite a sight seeing 316 clear plastic salad containers stacked on the desk and tables in his office being tended in preparation for that trial.

Crab spiders are ambush artists, often hiding in the petals of flowers for insects coming to feed. Several different species are found in the Upper Peninsula that over the course of several days can change colors to better match the color of the flower hosting them. Find a field of daisies and there is sure to be at least one white crab spider there. Extremely strong, they can catch prey at least twice as big as they are.

Fishing spiders are the largest spiders in Michigan. They are capable of diving into slow-moving water to catch insects, tadpoles, and even small fish. Fishing spiders rest on the surface of the water as they wait. Dark fishing spiders are the largest, up to

three inches from the front feet to the back.

Wolf spiders are also larger spiders and great hunters, often found in gardens and occasionally at doorsteps. One of the most interesting visually is the beach wolf spider marked like grains of different colored sand to blend into the beach. Mother wolf spiders are the best, as they carry their egg cases under them and do not eat until the eggs hatch. Once they hatch, the young will ride on their backs for several days until they are a little larger and more able to get around and begin hunting.

Cross spiders are common some years in the U.P. and their egg cases can open to release more than 100 tiny yellow spider-lings. They hang together for most of the first day, but by the second day, they all head out to new places.

The lifespan of spiders varies quite a bit. Most species live for only two years, with some laying eggs in spring, others in fall, then maturing during the second year.

Some wolf spiders have been studied by marking the openings to their tunnels and watching them year to year. Females were found to live more than 25 years. Larger spiders like tarantulas, especially ones living in captivity, have been known to live for more than 40 years.

A Dark Fishing Spider guards its young on a bracken fern. It is able to bite humans, but in most cases will run from them. (Photo by Scot Stewart)

“Like delicate lace, so the threads intertwine, Oh, gossamer web, of wond’rous design!

Such beauty and grace, Wild nature produces Ughh, look at the spider Suck out that big’s juices.”

—Bill Watterson (From Calvin and Hobbs, of course)

Despite their diet, spiders have rather limiting methods of eating. They have two sets of mouth parts — pedipalps and chelicerae. The former look like shorter legs and help to sense vibrations around them and to grab and hold prey once they are caught. They are located between the chelicerae, muscled structures terminating in the fangs. The fangs are used to deliver venom to prey and fluids to help liquify the prey.

The world is full of exceptions. There are a few spiders that do not have venom and a few that can only feed on liquids. The rest can grind up parts of the prey and consume them with the liquids, but the prey must be

alive to start the process of feeding.

“Spiders seeking a date often look for great hook-up sites on the web.”

—Unknown

Pedipalps serve a second function. They are used by males to collect sperm male spiders deposit on web pads to be delivered to females. Because the openings to the females’ reproductive organs are on their undersides, they are difficult for males to reach, and must be done while they are on the females’ backs. Getting there though is the challenge.

Males are much smaller than females, and if their intentions are not spelled out well, they may become a meal rather than a mate. For some spiders, the males must delicately enter a web and plunk out a vibrating signal the females will, with hope, recognize and respond to in a peaceful manner so they can mate.

The most amazing courtship displays in the kingdom of spiders, and perhaps the world, are of the 96 spe-

The lifespan of spiders varies greatly, with smaller species living for about two years. Larger spiders may live for decades. (Photo by Scot Stewart)

cies of Australian peacock spiders. As a male approaches a female, it can make a few gestures to get her attention. But the female wants more — lots more. To obtain her approval, a male must lift a flap at the end of his abdomen. The flap is amazingly painted in colors that for each species are different, bright and spectacular. Still, that is not enough. He must dance too!

“I never kill insects. If I see ants or spiders in the room, I pick them up and take them outside. Karma is everything.”

—Holly Valance

There is nothing better than education to build understanding, toler-

ance and acceptance. Fear of the unknown is always the worst. Knowing someone, or something, can make it easier to value and appreciate them.

Spiders are all around us, just doing their thing — eating insects, often the ones we don’t want around. They create some beautiful webs, and some are just spectacular to see. A little humor never hurts either. Wait, what’s that on the wall behind you?

Scot Stewart has lived in Marquette long enough to be considered a Yooper even though he was born in Illinois. He is a teacher and loves to be outdoors photographing and enjoying nature.

Answers for the New York Times crossword puzzle, located on Page 21.

Cross spider hatches can produce hundreds of young. Almost all female spiders protect their eggs by making a silk bed. (Photo by Scot Stewart)

lookout point

Second annual Jordan DeMay memorial race set for Oct. 1

‘I got you’

By Joyce Wiswell

Not for one second did Jordan DeMay’s parents believe that a secret depression caused him to commit suicide. The 17-year-old Marquette Senior High School student’s death on March 25, 2022 only started to make sense a few days later with the sickening revelation that their son had been the victim of sexual extortion.

A year and a half later, Jordan’s mother, Jennifer Buta, and father John DeMay continue to warn about the dangers of extortion on social media. They’re traveling back and forth to Grand Rapids to attend the court proceedings of two of Jordan’s accused extorters, and also getting ready to host a memorial race in his honor on Oct. 1.

“I just kept thinking, ‘What happened?’ Something had to have happened,” Buta said about the morning Jordan was discovered at his father’s house.

Jordan apparently bet his life he could never cope with the embarrassment and shame from sending explicit pictures over Instagram to who he believed was a young woman.

“There is certainly a lot of depression and mental health issues and suicides out there, but that was never an issue for us,” DeMay said. “When we found out Jordan was being victimized online, it started making sense.”

‘Super Excited’

“The last time I saw Jordan, he was wheeling in his suitcase a little after 10 on a Thursday night,” DeMay said. The family was leaving the next morning for vacation and “Jordan was super excited.”

Buta received a middle-of-the-night text saying, “Mother, I love you,” but she didn’t think too much about it. “Sometimes Jordan stayed up late and he was going to be gone for two weeks, so it was not extremely out of the ordinary,” she recalled. “He loved going on vacation and wouldn’t have missed that for anything.”

But she knew something was wrong the next morning when Jordan did not reply to her texts. She messaged DeMay to ask if he knew where Jordan was. “Nine minutes later his dad called me and told me Jordan was gone,” she said.

No Hesitation

Both parents agreed immediately to go public with Jordan’s name and story to try to prevent a similar tragedy.

‘We had two reasons: we didn’t know about sextortion and we wanted to share it with other parents as a PS announcement, and we wanted

people to know what happened to Jordan to provide some healing for the community. It really answered questions for people and maybe put their mind at ease,” Buta said.

“We had to let people know what was happening,” agreed DeMay. “I think we are saving thousands of lives over it, and that gives me some peace and some purpose.”

It’s ironic considering DeMay was much more vigilant about phone use than many parents. When Jordan got his first phone, he drew up a contract that forbid the adding or deleting of contacts and the use of social media.

“I would read his text messages and I had a separate router that would shut down at certain times of the night,” DeMay said. “I had parents raising their eyebrows at me thinking I was a monster in-

At right, Jordan DeMay with his father John DeMay and mother Jennifer Buta. Below, the first memorial race in Jordan’s honor was held in 2022. (Photos courtesy of Jennifer Buta)

vading his privacy.” As Jordan got older, those restrictions eased.

Buta was also up on Jordan’s life. “We were very, very close and we talked about things all the time,” she said.

Spreading the Word

The FBI, in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, has issued a national public safety alert regarding an explosion of sextortion cases.

At least 7,000 have been reported over the last year and are linked to more than a dozen suicides like Jordan’s.“Parents need to understand what is happening in their children’s social media,” DeMay said. “You wouldn’t let your 14-year-old hang out in a bar or strip club, and you need to think of it the same way.”

Buta said every parent needs to have this conversation with their children. “And not tomorrow,” Buta said. “Sit down and tell them what happened. I know it’s sensitive, but our children need to know that if someone is asking for photos, favors or money, it is not a good situation. This is happening and it’s not being talked about enough.”

‘I got you’

By all accounts, Jordan was a happy and popular young man. A stellar athlete, he had many friends from diverse social groups, was elected homecoming king and was looking forward to college.

“When you see his smile, you see a carefree, fun-loving, hardworking young man,” Buta said. “He was a really kind person. I am very proud of how he treated other people and included everyone.”

Added DeMay, “He was the kid who got along with everybody and embraced them for who they were — a really bright, shining young man.”

The Jordan DeMay #IGOTYOU 5K/10K/walk is being held on Oct. 1, rain or shine, at Marquette Senior High School. Proceeds go to scholarships and other local

causes.

The inaugural event drew an impressive 300 participants and lots of spectators. Many wore “I Got You” apparel, an homage to Jordan’s frequent refrain of support.

“Jordan would have loved it; he would have been dancing around listening to the music,” Buta said. “I was at the finish line so I could see everyone who came through. Everyone had this feel-good vibe.”

Race organizer Nina van den Ende said her son, Jan, was mentored by Jordan throughout high school.

“Jordan had such a positive impact on the youth in our community, and this affected all the kids a lot,” she said.

“I thought this would be a healthy way to bring the community together to have some fellowship, for the kids to see each other, talk about it and hug each other.”

Buta and DeMay said they get a sense of accomplishment from sharing Jordan’s story through countless interviews with media from around the world.

“Parents need to reassure their kids that if this even happened, you will still love them and it will be OK. I know sharing Jordan’s story is saving lives,” Buta said.

“We would have been pissed at him for a day, but 18 months later, we would probably be laughing about it,” DeMay said. “Telling Jordan’s story is part of the healing process for me. It is our duty.”

Registration for the event is $25 for the 5K run/walk and $35 for the 10K run, with virtual options for both. The race leaves the Marquette Senior High School canopy parking lot and follows the bike path toward Tourist Park.

To learn more about the Jordan DeMay race and walk, register or volunteer, visit the event’s Facebook page by searching “Jordan DeMay #IGOTYOU.” Registration is through www.runsignup.com.

Joyce Wiswell is a freelance writer and editor in Hancock.

The Jordan DeMay #IGOTYOU run/walk will take place on Oct. 1, rain or shine; for details, visit the event’s Facebook page. Proceeds go to scholarships and other local causes. (Photos courtesy of Jennifer Buta)

poetry Learning the Alphabet

By Janeen Pergrin Rastall

Find a rock at Little Presque, sandstone flecked with copper. Put it on your tongue.

Sand, grit, bits of bark may slough off. Roll the rock around.

Mingled with the limonite, the iron, catch a hint of freighter grease.

Taste salmon and lake trout.

Ore dust may drift back in your throat and dashes of wintergreen, tangs of cedar or spring moss. Slide the stone across the roof of your mouth. Sip frost on mittens, wet fur and musk.

Curl your tongue.

Lick the rock like the first icicle that broke inside your glove.

Suck snowflakes light on your tongue and clumps dug from the base of a ten-foot drift. When the rock is thinner than a priest’s wafer swallow Superior clear and deep. Open your lips.

Start with the alphabet. Say “eh.”

Janeen Pergrin Rastall is the author of In the Yellowed House (dancing girl press, 2014), Objects May Appear Closer (Celery City Chapbooks, 2015) and co-author of Heart Radicals (About Editions, 2018) and True Companions (Gordon Publications, 2017). Her poems have been published in Atticus Review, The Fourth River, North Dakota Quarterly and The Raleigh Review. She has been nominated for Best of the Net Awards and Pushcart Prizes. She is the 2021 winner of the City of Marquette Writer of the Year Award.

This poem is from the 10-year anthology, Superior Voyage, which is available for purchase.

All proceeds benefit Peter White Public Library.

Superior Voyage was selected as a 2023 U.P. Notable Book by the Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association.

out & about

Out & About is a free listing of Upper Peninsula events. Events included must cost $25 or less (except fundraisers).

All events are free and in Eastern time unless noted. We print information sent to us by a wide variety of people and organizations. It pays to double check the date, time, place and cost before heading out.

E-mail your November events by Tuesday, October 10 to: calendar@marquettemonthly.com

Index

on the town ……………………………………………………………… 72 art galleries …………………………………………………………… 78-79 museums ……………………………………………………………… 82-83 support groups…………………………………………………………… 90

27 WEDNESDAY sunrise 7:42 a.m.; sunset 7:40

Chassell

• Farmers Market. 3 to 6 p.m. 103 Third St. (616) 516-8557 or chassellmarket.com

Ishpeming

• Introduction to Bird Watching. Staff from the Laughing Whitefish Audubon Society will discuss bird

identification, migration patterns, and the importance of bird awareness. 5:30 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 4864381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

L’Anse

• Farmers Market. Shop from local farmers, growers, food producers, and artisans. 3 to 5:30 p.m. Waterfront Park, N. Front St.

Marquette

• Toddler Storytime. Stories and songs, followed by sensory play activities will be offered for children ages 18 to 36 months with a loving adult. Siblings welcome. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

Strutt Your Mutt | September 30 | Negaunee

Courtesy of UPAWS

• Congregate Meals for Seniors–Dine in or Curbside Pickup. Meals available to those age 60 and older. Call to reserve a meal. $3.50 suggested donation. Noon to 1 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. (906) 228-0456.

• Senior Visual Art Classes: Field Drawing with Amelia Pruiett. Offered for ages 55 and older. Supplies will be provided. Free for City of Marquette and neighboring township residents, $5 suggested donation for non-residents. 1 p.m. Presque Isle Pavilion, 3 Peter White Dr. To register, (906) 225-8655.

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers. This six-week program will provide the non-professional family caregiver with tools to help reduce stress, make tough decisions, reduce guilt, anger, and depression, communicate effectively, set goals and solve problems, and care for themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Registration is required. 1:30 p.m. Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice, 914 W. Baraga Ave. upcap.org or call 2-1-1.

• Lisa Fosmo Book Launch and Reading. Poet Lisa Fosmo will read from her debut poetry collection, Mercy Is a Bright Darkness 7 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264322 or pwpl.info

Munising

• Alger Reads. The group will discuss A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers and Chevy in the Hole by Kelsey Ronan. 6 p.m. Munising School Public Library, Suite A, 810 M-28. nmu.edu/onebook/twobooks

Negaunee

• Knitting Group. Those interested in crocheting, knitting and other fiber arts are welcome to bring their projects and share with others. Coffee provided. 1:30 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

• Wings of Fire Interest Group. Youth ages eight and older are invited to discuss the series, write fanfiction, make crafts and other activities. 3 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

• Farmer’s Market. Offering local farmers’ and artisans’ goods and creations. Drop-in vendors are welcome (tables and tents are available to rent). 4 to 7 p.m. Chiri Park, corner of Iron and Silver streets (across from the YMCA). market@cityofnegaunee.com

28 THURSDAY

sunrise 7:43 a.m.; sunset 7:38 p.m.

Calumet

• Preschool Story Time. 10:15 a.m. Calumet Public Library. (906) 337-0311.

• The Addams Family Musical. Presented by the Calumet Players, the

show follows the eccentric Addams family as they navigate a clash of cultures when Wednesday invites her boyfriend and his parents over for dinner to make a big announcement. $15 for students, $18 for adults. 7 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. (906) 337-2610 or calumettheatre.com

Marquette

• Book Babies. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays will be offered for children up to 17 months old with a loving adult. Older siblings welcome. 9:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Tech Coaching for Seniors. Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want with the help of retired teacher and librarian Christine Ault. Ensure your device is charged and bring passwords with you. Sessions will be offered in 30-minute time slots between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Heritage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4311.

• Toddler Storytime. Stories and songs, followed by sensory play activities will be offered for children ages 18 to 36 months with a loving adult. Siblings welcome. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl. info

• NCLL: City of Marquette Cultural Trail Project. Tiina Harris, arts and culture manager, will discuss the development of a new cultural trail through public space design, public art, and interpretive signage. $5 for NCLL members, $10 for non-members. 11 a.m. Marquette Arts and Culture Center, Lower Level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 225-1004 or hoosieryooper80@gmail. com

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. superiorland_bridge.tripod. com

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers (Online). This six-week program will provide the non-professional family caregiver with tools to help reduce stress, make tough decisions, reduce guilt, anger, and depression, communicate effectively, set goals and solve problems, and care for themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Registration is required. Online. upcap. org or call 2-1-1.

• Fandom Fun: Dog Man . This Dog Man-themed event will include hands-on activities, crafts and more all about the graphic novel characters Dog Man and Cat Kid. 4:30 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264323 or pwpl.info

• Two Books Two Communities Presentation. Author Kelsey Ronan will discuss Chevy in the Hole 7 p.m.

Olson Library Atrium, NMU. nmu.edu/ onebook/twobooks

Negaunee

• Music, Movement and More. This parent-led storytime is for children of all ages and their caregivers. 10:30 a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

29 FRIDAY

sunrise 7:45 a.m.; sunset 7:36 p.m.

Calumet

• The Addams Family Musical. Presented by the Calumet Players, the show follows the eccentric Addams family as they navigate a clash of cultures when Wednesday invites her boyfriend and his parents over for dinner to make a big announcement. $15 for students, $18 for adults. 7 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. (906) 337-2610 or calumettheatre. com

Gwinn

• Story Time. Preschool age children with a caregiver are invited for stories, crafts and light snacks. 10:30 a.m. Forsyth Township Public Library, 180 W. Flint St. (906) 346-3433.

Lake Linden

• Farmers Market. This family-friendly market showcases farm fresh produce, prepared foods, handcrafted items, live music, community causes and local information about the area. 4 to 7 p.m. Village Park. (906) 369-3971.

Marquette

• Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities are offered for preschool-age children and a loving adult. Siblings welcome. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264323 or pwpl.info

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. superiorland_bridge.tripod. com

• Brock Tessman Investiture Ceremony. This ceremony will honor NMU’s 17th president, Brock Tessman. 2 p.m. Forest Roberts Theatre. nmu.edu

• LEGO Club. Participants can meet other LEGO enthusiasts and build projects with the library’s LEGO blocks. 4 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264323 or pwpl.info

• Senior Dance Class. Offered for ages 55 and older. Free for City of Marquette and neighboring township residents. 4 p.m. City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center, Lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. To register, (906) 225-8655.

30 SATURDAY

sunrise 7:46 a.m.; sunset 7:34 p.m.

Calumet

•  Community Market. Featuring fresh foods and local handcrafted gifts. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Calumet Art Center, 57055 Fifth St. (906) 934-2228 or calumetartcenter.com

• Orphan Art Sale. Includes paintings, photography, crafts, and garden and home items. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Calumet Art Center, 57055 Fifth St. (906) 9342228 or calumetartcenter.com

• The Addams Family Musical. Presented by the Calumet Players, the show follows the eccentric Addams family as they navigate a clash of cultures when Wednesday invites her boyfriend and his parents over for dinner to make a big announcement. $15 for students, $18 for adults. 7 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. (906) 337-2610 or calumettheatre.com

Central Mine

• Adventures in History: Cider Making at Central. Visitors can make cider from the heritage apples at Central Mine or pick their own apples ahead and bring them. Come anytime and help turn the handle on the oldtime cider press. Bring containers for the cider. $5 for Keweenaw County Historical Society members, $6 for non-members. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. US-41 at Central Mine (north of the Eagle Harbor cutoff road, opposite Gratiot Lake Road). keweenawhistory.org

Hancock

• Pine Mountain Music Festival

Concert: Bach in the Mine. Cellist Adam Hall will perform solo Bach and more. There will be a post-concert wine and dessert reception. Prices vary. 6 p.m. Quincy Mine Hoist House, pmmf.org

Ishpeming

• Historic Ishpeming: A Photographic Tour. Jack Deo will present photos of Ishpeming’s past as a salute to the celebration of Ishpeming’s 150 years as a city. Light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library.

1:30 p.m. Lower level, Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381.

L’Anse

• Farmers Market. Shop from local farmers, growers, food producers, and artisans. 9 a.m. to noon. Waterfront Park, N. Front St.

Marquette

• Farmers Market. Includes farmers, growers, food producers, and artisans. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Marquette Commons, 112 South Third St. mqtfarmersmarket. com

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested

on the town

Gwinn

• Hideaway Bar.

- Mondays: The Hideaway All-Stars. 7 p.m.

741 M-35. (906) 346-3178.

• Up North Lodge.

- Sunday, October 1: U.P. Mobile Sounds. 4 to 8 p.m.

215 S. CR-557. (906) 346-9815.

Marquette

• 906 Sports Bar and Grill.

- Wednesdays: Trivia. 6:30 p.m.

145 W. Washington St. (906) 273-0706 or 906barandgrill.com

• Barrel + Beam.

- Sunday, October 22: Jim and Ray. 5 to 8 p.m.

260 Northwoods Rd. (906) 273-2559 or barrelandbeam.com

• Blackrocks Brewery.

- Thursday, October 5: Jim and Ray. 6 to 9 p.m.

- Thursday, the 19th: Jim and Ray. 6 to 9 p.m.

- Mondays: Open Mic. 6 to 9 p.m.

- Tuesdays: Trivia. 7 to 9 p.m.

- Wednesdays: Open mic. 6 to 9 p.m.

424 N. Third St. (906) 273-1333 or blackrocksbrewery.com.

• Drifa Brewing Company.

- Saturday, October 28: Chris Valenti. 6 to 9 p.m.

- Mondays: Musicians’ Open Mic. 6 to 8 p.m.

- Thursdays: Trivia. 7 p.m.

501 S. Lake St. 273-1300.

• Flanigan’s.

- Tuesday through Thursday: Karaoke. 9:30 p.m.

Cover charge on weekends only.

429 W. Washington St. (906) 228-8865.

• Kognision Bryggeri.

- Thursday, October 12: Iron Daisy (acoustic). 6 to 9 p.m.

- Friday, the 13th: Alfablot Bash, a celebration of the ancient Norse tradition with a costume party and other festive activities. 7 to 10 p.m.

- Friday, the 20th: Matt Sayles. 7 to 10 p.m.

- Sundays: Open Mic. 6 to 10 p.m. 1034 N. Third St. (906) 273-2727.

• Lake Superior Smokehouse.

- Friday, October 13: Jim and Ray. 6 to 9 p.m.

200 W. Main St. (906) 273-0952.

• Marquette Mountain.

- Sundays: Live music. 1 to 4 p.m.

4501 M-553. (906) 225-1155 or marquettemountain.com

• Ore Dock Brewing Company.

- Friday, October 6: Chicken Wire Empire. 8 p.m. $15 in advance, $18 day of show.

- Saturday, the 7th: Silver Creek Revival. 8 p.m.

- Thursday, the 12th: Them Coulee Boys. 7 p.m. $12 in advance, $15 day of show.

- Friday, the 13th: Jakey Thomas. 8 p.m.

- Saturday, the 21st: Brandon Good with Tommy Goodroad and The Highway Birds. 8 p.m.

- Sunday, the 22nd: Lindsay Lou. 7:30 p.m. $25.

- Friday, the 27th: The Shouting Bones. 8 p.m.

- Saturday, the 28th: Millennial’s Falcon. 9 p.m. (21 and older). $5. All shows are free unless noted. 114 W. Spring St. (906) 228-8888.

• Rippling River Resort.

- Sunday, October 1: Beechgrove and Blacksmith. 5 to 8 p.m.

- Saturday, the 7th: Jan Arnold. 6 to 9 p.m.

- Sunday, the 8th: Beechgrove and Blacksmith. 5 to 8 p.m.

- Saturday, the 14th: Jan Arnold. 6 to 9 p.m.

- Sunday, the 15th: Beechgrove and Blacksmith. 5 to 8 p.m.

- Saturday, the 21st: Jan Arnold. 6 to 9 p.m.

- Sunday, the 22nd: Chris Valenti. 5 to 8 p.m.

- Saturday, the 28th: Jan Arnold. 6 to 9 p.m.

- Sunday, the 29th: Chris Valenti. 5 to 8 p.m.

4321 M-553. (906) 273-2259 or ripplingriverresort.com.

• Superior Culture.

- Tuesdays: Open Mic night. 8 to 10

p.m. 717 Third Street. (906) 273-0927.

Palmer

• The Cade.

- Friday, October 6: Chris Valenti. 7 to 10 p.m. 103 Snyder St. (906) 401-0060.

Republic

• Pine Grove Bar.

- Friday, September 29: Money Shot Acoustic. 8 to 11 p.m.

- Saturday, the 30th: Lillian Manceau. 3 to 6 p.m.

- Saturday, the 30th: King of Mars. 8 p.m. to midnight.

- Friday, October 6: Brad Perala.

- Saturday, the 7th: Lillian Manceau. 3 to 6 p.m.

- Saturday, the 7th: Polar Blues Band.

- Friday, the 13th: Danny and Ian.

- Saturday, the 14th: Lillian Manceau. 3 to 6 p.m.

- Saturday, the 14th: Old Skol.

- Friday, the 20th: Money 2 Burn.

- Saturday, the 21st: Toni Saari. 3 to 6 p.m.

- Saturday, the 21st: Vinyl Tap.

- Friday, the 27th: SPUN.

- Saturday, the 28th: Chad Borgen and the Collective.

286 Front St. (906) 376-2234. MM

Lindsay Lou | October 22 | Ore Dock Brewing Company

players. $5 for games. Lessons, 10 a.m. Games, 11:30 a.m. Citizens Forum, Lakeview Arena, 401 E. Fair St. superiorland_bridge.tripod.com

• Saturday Storytime. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays will be geared towards babies and toddlers with a loving adult. Older siblings welcome. 10:30 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• MSHS 50th Class Reunion. 7 to 10:30 p.m. Holiday Inn, 1951 US-41. sjcherrette@gmail.com

Negaunee

• Strut Your Mutt. Join others and their dogs during this annual UPAWS funderaiser. Youth, $10; adults, $15; families, $40. 10 a.m. Jackson Mine Park, 199 Tobin St. upaws.org/sym

october events

01 SUNDAY sunrise 7:47 a.m.; sunset 7:32 p.m.

Calumet

• Art Junkies. An arts and craft social group. Noon to 2 p.m. Calumet Art Center, 57055 Fifth St. (906) 231-0448.

Crystal Falls

• Red Elvises. Educated in Russia, Igor Yuzov and his eclectic group from Santa Monica have been performing “Siberian Surf Rock” for more than 20 years. $5 for students, $23 for adults. 7 p.m. The Crystal Theatre, 304 Superior Ave. (906) 875-3208 or thecrystaltheatre.org

Ishpeming

• Bingo. 1 p.m. Ishpeming VFW, 310 Bank St. (906) 486-4856.

Marquette

• Story Time at MooseWood: So Many Trees, So Many Leaves! Guests will read My Leaf Book by Monica Wellington, followed by a walk to gather fallen leaves. Inside, they will learn more about the leaves collected, create leaf rubbings, and make their own leaf book. Suggested donation of $5 per child or $10 per family. 11 a.m. MooseWood Nature Center, Shiras Pool Building at Presque Isle Park. moosewoodnc@gmail.com

• Marquette County CROP Hunger Walk. Funds raised support local and international hunger-fighting organizations; 75 percent goes to Church World Service and 25 percent goes to the NMU and St. Vincent De Paul food banks. 2 p.m. Marquette Hope Connection, 927 W. Fair Ave. (906) 225-0595.

Marquette

• Wiggle Worms Storytime. Stories are intermixed with hands-on, interactive activities. 9:45 a.m. Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Banned Books Week: Let Freedom Read Celebration. As a kick-off to Banned Book Week, musician Dylan Trost will perform for a Let Freedom Read concert, followed by readings from challenged books by local teens, adults, and seniors. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264322 or pwpl.info

• Craft Magic Series: Felt Magic with Jody Trost. Fiber artist Jody Trost will teach basic needle felting and participants will leave with a handmade Halloween bat. Bring a small pair of scissors. 6:30 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4322 or pwpl.info

• Singing Bowl and Gong Meditation. Enjoy an evening of relaxation with the sound of singing bowls and gongs. 7 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 201 E. Ridge St. (906) 362-9934.

Negaunee

• All-Ages Online Storytime. Miss Jessica will lead stories, songs and rhymes on Facebook Live. 11 a.m. facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary. (906) 475-7700.

03 TUESDAY

sunrise 7:50 a.m.; sunset 7:28 p.m.

Ishpeming

• Tot Tuesday Storytime. Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities followed by an optional craft and playtime. 11 a.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

Marquette

• Book Babies. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays are offered for children up to 17 months old. Older siblings are welcome. 9:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities are offered for preschool-age children. Siblings are welcome. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. superiorland_bridge.tripod. com

• Oil Painting, Pastels and Drawing Classes with Marlene Wood. Bring your own supplies. $20. 1 to 3 p.m. Marquette Arts and Culture Center, Lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906)

225-8655.

• Dumbledore’s Army. Students in Grades 4 to 6 can enjoy every flavor jelly beans and a craft while listening to the third book being read aloud. 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264323 or pwpl.info

• Book Discussion. Participants will discuss A Psalm for the Wild Built and Chevy in the Hole, the 2023 selections for Two Books, Two Communities, a partnership with NMU and Marquette and Alger counties. 6:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. nmu.edu/onebook

• La Table Française. The French Program at NMU offers this informal conversation and discussion group. The topic is selected prior to the meeting and presented by advanced students of French. Community members are welcome. 7 p.m. Room 311, Lydia M. Olson Library, NMU. (906) 227-2940 or llis@nmu.edu

• What’s Up? (Zoom). Scott Stobbelaar of the Marquette Astronomical Society will provide a virtual guide to what can be seen in the skies of the Upper Peninsula. 7 p.m. Via Zoom. (906) 2264322 or pwpl.info

Negaunee

• Voter Information Session. League of Women Voters of Marquette County members will discuss elections, voting, and any election changes. 5:30 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. lwvmqt.org

04 WEDNESDAY

sunrise 7:51 a.m.; sunset 7:26 p.m.

Houghton

• The Kids Consignment Sale. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Copper Country Mall, 47420 Hwy. M-26.

L’Anse

• Farmers Market. Shop from local farmers, growers, food producers, and artisans. 3 to 5:30 p.m. Waterfront Park, N. Front St.

Marquette

• Toddler Storytime. Stories, songs and sensory play activities will be offered for children ages 18 to 36 months. Siblings are welcome. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264323 or pwpl.info

• Congregate Meals for Seniors–Dine in or Curbside Pickup. Meals available to those age 60 and older. Call to reserve a meal. $3.50 suggested donation. Noon to 1 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. (906) 228-0456.

• Senior Visual Art Class: Fall Leaves in Watercolor with Colleen Maki. Supplies provided. Free for City of Marquette and neighboring township residents, $5 suggested donation for non-residents. 1 p.m. City of Marquette

Arts and Culture Center, Lower Level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 225-8655.

• Learn About the Library: The Online Catalog. Participants will learn the features of the library’s Online Catalog and the MeLCat Catalog.

1:30 p.m. Heritage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. To register, (906) 226-4311 or (906) 2264312 or refdesk@pwpl.info

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers. This six-week program will provide the non-professional family caregiver with tools to help reduce stress, make tough decisions, reduce guilt, anger, and depression, communicate effectively, set goals and solve problems, and care for themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Registration is required. 1:30 p.m. Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice, 914 W. Baraga Ave. upcap.org or call 2-1-1.

• Teens Game On! Youth in Grades 6-12 can drop in for video games, board games and more. 3 to 6 p.m. Teen Zone, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4321, apierce@ pwpl.info, or pwpl.info

• Read-Aloud Book Club. Beginning readers in kindergarten through second grade will explore the easy reader section, read aloud a book, and participate in an activity. 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Marquette County Quilters Association Monthly Meeting. All skill levels are invited for socialization, program events and show and tell. Yearly membership fee, $20. 6:30 p.m. Lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. marquettequilters.org

• League of Women Voters of Marquette County Meeting. Guest will be Sheri Davie, past U.P. manager for Senator Debbie Stabenow. All interested community members are welcome. Admission is free, but a $5 donation to the museum is appreciated.

6:30 p.m. Marquette Regional History Museum, 145 W. Spring St. lwvmqt.org

• A Cold, Hard Prayer Book Launch and Reading. John Smolens will read from his new novel, A Cold, Hard Prayer, which tells the story of orphans Mercy and Rope as they seek to find family and home in Northern Michigan in the face of fear, prejudice, and violence. 7 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4322 or pwpl.info

• NMU Jazz Ensembles Concert.

7:30 p.m. Reynolds Recital Hall. nmu. edu/music

Negaunee

• Knitting Group. Those interested in crocheting, knitting and other fiber arts are welcome to bring their projects and share with others. Coffee provided.

1:30 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700..

• Wings of Fire Interest Group. Youth ages eight and older are invited to discuss the series, write fanfiction,

make crafts and other activities. 3 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700..

• Caregiver-Child Book Club. The inaugural selection will be Rise of the Earth Dragon (Book 1 of Dragon Masters) by Tracey West. Snacks and a craft will be provided. 5:30 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700..

05 THURSDAY

sunrise 7:53 a.m.; sunset 7:24 p.m.

Calumet

• Preschool Story Time. 10:15 a.m. Calumet Public Library. (906) 337-0311.

Escanaba

• School Age Art with Nicole Nelson. Students will learn a variety of painting techniques, upcycling tricks and more while moving from station to station. Appropriate for children age 5 to 12. Registration required. $10. 4:15 p.m. Bonifas Arts Center, 700 1st Ave. S. (906) 786-3833 or bonifasarts.org

Hancock • New Music in the Mine. Hard hats are required–and provided–to hear new instrumental and vocal music by contemporary composers. Pay As You’re Able tickets. 6 and 8 p.m. Quincy Mine Hoist Building, 49750 U.S. Hwy. 41. mtu.universitytickets.com

Houghton • The Kids Consignment Sale. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Copper Country Mall, 47420 Hwy. M-26.

Ishpeming

• Feeding America Food Distribution Drive-Thru Site. 9 a.m. North Iron Church, 910 Palms Ave. feedwm.org

• Feeding America Food Distribution Walk-up Site. 9 a.m. VFW parking lot, 310 Bank St. feedwm.org

• Book Club. This month’s selection is Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng. 11 a.m. Ishpeming Senior Center, 121 Greenwood St. (906) 486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

• Grief Support Group. U.P. Home Health and Hospice will offer support for those caring for a loved one with a life-limiting diagnosis or who recently experienced the loss of a loved one. The group will meet for seven sessions and explore different aspects of grief. 2 p.m. Ray Leverton Room, Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 225-4545.

Marquette

• Book Babies. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays are offered for children up to 17 months old. Older siblings are welcome. 9:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Toddler Storytime. Stories, songs and sensory play activities will be

offered for children ages 18 to 36 months. Siblings are welcome. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264323 or pwpl.info

• Director Chat. Stop in to chat with Library Director Andrea Ingmire. 11 a.m. to noon, and 5 to 6 p.m. Circulation Lobby, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4303 or pwpl. info

• NCLL: Hunting for Mushrooms. Join the Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy and Adam Berger, a local mushroom expert, to explore the world of fungi. The mild to moderate hike will be about two miles total and is not a mushroom-gathering hike. Prices vary. Noon to 2 p.m. Vielmetti-Peters Preserve, Brickyard Road. (906) 3602859 or mouserhouse@hotmail.com

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. superiorland_bridge.tripod. com

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers (Online). This six-week program will provide the non-professional family caregiver with tools to help reduce stress, make tough decisions, reduce guilt, anger, and depression, communicate effectively, set goals and solve problems, and care for themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Registration is required. Online. upcap. org or call 2-1-1.

• First Thursdays Art Tour. Local art galleries will remain open with evening hours, guest artists, demos, workshop tours, and more. 4 to 8 p.m. MQTcompass.com

• Fandom Fun: Minions. There will be Minion-themed crafts and activities. 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Meeting. Discussion includes the ups and downs of motherhood and everything in between. Open to moms of children of any age. Childcare typically provided. 5:30 p.m. Messiah Lutheran Church, 305 W. Magnetic St. renee.n. jewett@gmail.com

• Breakwall Comedy presents Dave Wellfare. For ages 18 and older. $10. 7:30 p.m. Ore Dock Brewing Company, 114 W. Spring St. (906) 373-6183.

Negaunee

• Music, Movement and More. This parent-led storytime is for children of all ages and their caregivers. 10:30

a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700..

• Building Club. Youth ages five and older will discuss a topic that will be the focus of their creations and then have time to build with blocks such as LEGO bricks. Participants can have their creations displayed in the library until the following meeting. 4:30 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

sunrise 7:54 a.m.;

PLAIDURDAY

Calumet

• The Addams Family Musical. Presented by the Calumet Players, the show follows the eccentric Addams family as they navigate a clash of cultures when Wednesday invites her boyfriend and his parents over for dinner to make a big announcement. $15 for students, $18 for adults. 7 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. (906) 337-2610 or calumettheatre.com

Gwinn

• Story Time. Preschool age children with a caregiver are invited for stories, crafts and light snacks. 10:30 a.m. Forsyth Township Public Library, 180 W. Flint St. (906) 346-3433.

Escanaba

• The Play That Goes Wrong .

Presented by Players de Noc, the show follows the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society as it prepares to stage the 1920s murder mystery Murder at Haversham Manor, but will its cast and crew remain standing? $16. 7:30 p.m. Bonifas Arts Center, 700 First Ave. S. 906-553-9778 or playersdenoc.org

Hancock

• New Music in the Mine. Hard hats are required–and provided–to hear new instrumental and vocal music by contemporary composers. Pay As You’re Able tickets. 6 and 8 p.m. Quincy Mine Hoist Building, 49750 U.S. Hwy. 41. mtu.universitytickets.com

Harris

• Ancient Artifact Preservation Society Conference. The conference, titled “Bringing Together Diverse Pieces of the Ancient American Puzzle,” will feature presenters, exhibits, author book sales, a silent auction, panel discussions, and more. Those who have an artifact can bring it for an expert’s opinion. Co-sponsored by Ancient American Magazine. Island Casino Resort Conference Center. (906) 942-7865 or aapscopper.com

Houghton

• The Kids Consignment Sale. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Copper Country Mall, 47420 Hwy. M-26.

Ishpeming

• Homeschool Hangout. Homeschooling families are invited to hang out with old and new homeschooling friends, network with library staff and learn about library resources for homeschooling families. 10 a.m. to noon. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

• Popcorn and a Movie. The selection will be the 2021 movie release Dune

(rated PG-13). Popcorn will be provided; bring a beverage of your choice. 2 p.m. Ray Leverton Community Room, Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

Marquette

• Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities are offered for preschool-age children. Siblings are welcome. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. superiorland_bridge.tripod. com

• Masterclass with Violinist Tim Kliphuis. 3 p.m. Reynolds Recital Hall, NMU. nmu.edu/music

• LEGO Club. Participants can meet other LEGO enthusiasts and build projects with the library’s LEGO blocks. 4 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264323 or pwpl.info

Calumet

• Orphan Art Sale. Includes paintings, photography, crafts, and garden and home items. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Calumet Art Center, 57055 Fifth St. (906) 9342228 or calumetartcenter.com

• The Addams Family Musical. Presented by the Calumet Players, the show follows the eccentric Addams family as they navigate a clash of cultures when Wednesday invites her boyfriend and his parents over for dinner to make a big announcement. $15 for students, $18 for adults. 7 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. (906) 337-2610 or calumettheatre.com

Copper Harbor

• Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk. Local outdoor photographer Tom Oliver will lead a two-hour photo walk of Fort Wilkins State Historic Park. After the walk, participants are welcome to gather at a local restaurant to discuss the day, share pictures and stories, and to network and socialize with other photographers. All skill levels and camera types are welcome. 3 p.m. Fort Wilkins State Historic Park, 15223 U.S. Hwy. 41. theupwell@gmail. com. To register, worldwidephotowalk. com/walk/copper-harbor-and-fortwilkins-historic-state-park

Crystal Falls

• The Iron Town. This 2022 short documentary film by Dan Korhonen showcases his hometown of Negaunee. Admission by donation. 2 p.m. The Crystal Theatre, 304 Superior Ave. (906) 875-3208 or thecrystaltheatre.

Escanaba

• Ink Society Local Writers’ Group. Free for ages 16 and older. 10:30 a.m. Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. (906) 789-7323 or escanabalibrary.org

• Fall Family Fun Day. This kidfriendly event will include carnival games, a bounce house, a spook house, silent auction and other fun activities. Free admission with a donation of an new unwrapped toy. Donations will benefit the Marine Corps League 444 toy campaign. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Antique Village, UP State Fairgrounds, 2401 12th Ave. N. deltami.org

• Student Book Club. Free for ages eight to 13. Registration is required. 1:30 p.m. Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. (906) 789-7323 or escanabalibrary.org

• The Remnants Barbershop Chorus: Harvest of Harmony ’23. $20. 7 p.m. William Oliver Auditorium, 1500 Ludington St. (906) 786-3833.

• The Play That Goes Wrong .

Presented by Players de Noc, the show follows the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society as it prepares to stage the 1920s murder mystery Murder at Haversham Manor, but will its cast and crew remain standing? $16. 7:30 p.m. Bonifas Arts Center, 700 First Ave. S. 906-553-9778 or playersdenoc.org

Harris

• Ancient Artifact Preservation Society Conference. The conference, titled “Bringing Together Diverse Pieces of the Ancient American Puzzle,” will feature presenters, exhibits, author book sales, a silent auction, panel discussions, and more. Those who have an artifact can bring it for an expert’s opinion. Co-sponsored by Ancient American Magazine. Island Casino Resort Conference Center. (906) 942-7865 or aapscopper.com

Houghton

• The Kids Consignment Sale. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Copper Country Mall, 47420 Hwy. M-26.

• Fall Fest. This family-friendly festival will include autumn-themed activities, hayrides, apple cider, pumpkins, music and more. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Downtown. cityofhoughton.com

Ishpeming

• Poetry Reading Featuring Superior Voyage . Poets Beverly Matherne, Marty Achatz, Milton Bates, Lynn Domina, and Lisa Fosmo will read from the Marquette Poets Circle collection titled Superior Voyage. Noon. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

L’Anse

• Farmers Market. Shop from local farmers, growers, food producers, and artisans. 9 a.m. to noon. Waterfront Park, N. Front St.

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Marquette

• Marquette Fall Enduro. Bikers can choose between open, sport and beginner enduro courses. Proceeds benefit the Noquemanon Trail Network. Prices vary. 8 a.m. Marquette Mountain, 4501 M-553. noquetrails.org/fallenduro

• Farmers Market. Includes farmers, growers, food producers, and artisans. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Marquette Commons, 112 South Third St. mqtfarmersmarket. com

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. Lessons, 10 a.m. Games, 11:30 a.m. Citizens Forum, Lakeview Arena, 401 E. Fair St. superiorland_bridge.tripod.com

• Saturday Storytime. Songs, rhymes, stories, and finger-plays will be geared towards babies and toddlers. Older siblings and older children are welcome. 10:30 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• The Fall Phantasm. Marquette Fringe presents this festival of myth and fire filled with dance, song, and performance, an immersive experience with theater, activities, vendors, and more. 3 to 11 p.m. Lakenenland Sculpture Park, 2800 M-28 E. marquettefringe.org

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• Art Junkies. An arts and craft social group. Noon to 2 p.m. Calumet Art Center, 57055 Fifth St. (906) 231-0448.

• The Addams Family Musical. Presented by the Calumet Players, the show follows the eccentric Addams family as they navigate a clash of cultures when Wednesday invites her boyfriend and his parents over for dinner to make a big announcement. $15 for students, $18 for adults. 2 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. (906) 337-2610 or calumettheatre.com

Escanaba

• The Play That Goes Wrong .

Presented by Players de Noc, the show follows the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society as it prepares to stage the 1920s murder mystery Murder at Haversham Manor, but will its cast and crew remain standing? $16. 1:30 p.m. Bonifas Arts Center, 700 First Ave. S. 906-553-9778 or playersdenoc.org

Gwinn

art galleries

Calumet

• Calumet Art Center. Works by local and regional artists. Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 57055 Fifth St. (906) 934-2228.

• Copper Country Associated Artist. Works by members and workshop participants in watercolor and oil, drawings, photography, sculpture, quilting, wood, textile, clay, glass and other media. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 205 Fifth St. (906) 337-1252 or ccaartists.org

• Gallery on 5th. Featuring works by local and regional artists. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 109 Fifth St. (906) 299-0118

Copper Harbor

• EarthWorks Gallery. Featuring Lake Superior-inspired photography by Steve Brimm. Daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 216 First St. (906) 231-6318.

Escanaba

• Besse Gallery. Days and hours vary. Bay College, 2001 N. Lincoln Rd. baycollege.edu

• East Ludington Art Gallery. Works by local artists. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1007 Ludington St. (906) 786-0300 or eastludingtongallery.com

• Hartwig Gallery. Featuring works by local, regional and national artists. Days and hours vary. 2001 N. Lincoln Rd. baycollege.edu

• William Bonifas Fine Arts Gallery.

- Work by Bonifas Membership Show Winner Karen Brabender of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, is on display through October 20 in the Studio Gallery.

- More Than a Uniform , which highlights service members, veterans, family members and caregivers and the art they make, is on display through November 2 in the Powers Gallery.

Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3p.m. 700 First Avenue South. (906) 7863833 or bonifasarts.org

Hancock

• The Finandia Gallery. Marjo Levlin: Heading West, Coming Back, an exhibit by Finnish artist Marjo Levlin, is on display through January 31, 2024. The exhibition is an installation of mixed media that tells the story of late 19th century migration from Finland to the United States. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located in the Finnish American Heritage Center, 435 Quincy St. (906) 487-7500 or gallery@finlandia.edu

• Kerredge Gallery. Studies by John Arnold will be on display October 5 through 31 with an opening reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the 5th.

Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Copper Country Community Arts Center, 126 Quincy St. (906) 4822333 or coppercountryarts.com

• Youth Gallery. Featuring works

by local students. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community Arts Center, 126 Quincy St. (906) 4822333 or coppercountryarts.com

Houghton

• The Rozsa Galleries. Layered In Between, prints by Erin Hoffman, is on display through November 4. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 8 p.m. Rozsa Center, 1400 Townsend Dr. mtu.edu/ rozsa

Marquette

• Art—U.P. Style. Art by Carol Papaleo, works by local artists, gifts, classes and more. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 130 W. Washington St. (906) 225-1993.

• DeVos Art Museum.

- True Likeness, which features contemporary portraits from diverse makers in various media, including video,photography, painting, collage, installation, sculpture, printmaking and drawing, is on display through November 3.

- Fred Brian: Lake Gogebic Memories and Myths, which translates Brian’s childhood observations into narrative artwork, is on display through March 1, 2024.

- By Design: Looking at Living, an exhibition that considers our relationship to design using objects from the

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art galleries

gallery’s permanent collection, is on display through June 1, 2024.

Monday through Wednesday and Friday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday, noon to 8 p.m. Corner of Seventh and Tracy streets. NMU. (906) 227-1481 or nmu.edu/ devos

• Graci Gallery. Works by regional and national artists. Featuring fine craft, contemporary art, and jewelry. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, by appointment or chance. 110 N. Third St. gracigallery.com

• Huron Mountain Club Gallery. Artful Yoga, paintings by Steven Leuthold, is on display through November 30 with an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on the 12th. Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 228-0472.

• Lake Superior Photo and Gallery. The studio features landscape photographic art by Shawn Malone, including naturescapes of the Lake Superior region. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 211 S. Front St. (906) 228-3686 or lakesuperiorphoto.com

• Marquette Arts and Culture Center Deo Gallery.

- Inside/Out , acrylics by Carol Phillips and David Schmitt, is on display through November 30 with an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on the 12th. Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 228-0472.

• Peter White Public Library.

- Keep. Me. Posted., photography by Cade Musich, is on display through November 30 with an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on the 12th. Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lower Level Reception Gallery, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 228-0472.

• Presque Isle Station. This working pottery studio features pottery by Michael Horton and Terry Gilfoy, along with works by local artists. Days and times vary. 2901 Lakeshore Blvd. (906) 225-1695.

• The Gallery: A Marquette Artist Collective Project. Works by local and regional artists. Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.

to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. Suite U7, 130 W. Washington St. mqtartistcollective.com

• The Studio Gallery at Presque Isle. Works by local and internationally acclaimed artists. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. 2905 Lakeshore Blvd. (906) 360-4453.

• Wintergreen Hill Gallery and Gifts. Ceramic works by Frankie McGinler are on display through October 31 with an opening reception 5 to 8 p.m. during the First Thursday Art Stroll on the 5th. Wintergreen Hill Gallery strives to create an immersive art experience for visitors who are looking to buy or just looking for inspiration. Local art by local artists. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 810 N. Third St. (906) 273-1374 or wintergreenhill.com

• Zero Degrees Gallery.

- Oil painting demonstration by Marlene Wood, 4 to 8 p.m. on the 7th.

- Reception for Photographer Hunter Wade, 1 to 4 p.m. on the 16th.

- Open House, 4 to 8 p.m. on the 21st.

The gallery features works in oils, watercolors, mixed media, jewelry, photography, metals, woods, recycled and fiber arts and much more. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. First Thursday Art Stroll on the 5th, 4 to 8 p.m. Music on Third on the 21st, 4 to 8 p.m. with light refreshments. 525 N. Third St. (906) 228-3058 or zerodegreesgallery.org

Munising

• UP-Scale Art. Featuring works by local and regional artists. Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday, by appointment. 109 W. Superior Ave. (906) 387-3300 or upscaleart.org

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. 10495 South Main Street. (906) 399-1572 or adhocworkshop.com

Sand River

• Aurelia Studio Pottery. Featuring high fire stoneware, along with functional and sculptural pieces inspired by nature, created by potter and owner Paula Neville. Open by appointment or chance. 3050 E. M-28. (906) 343-6592.

back to the community. Walk, run or bike, $10 per person or $20 per family. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Up North Lodge, 215 S. CR-557. jodisbelieve.com/ fund-raisers-and-events

Harris

• Ancient Artifact Preservation Society Conference. The conference, titled “Bringing Together Diverse Pieces of the Ancient American Puzzle,” will feature presenters, exhibits, author book sales, a silent auction, panel discussions, and more. Those who have an artifact can bring it for an expert’s opinion. Co-sponsored by Ancient American Magazine. Island Casino Resort Conference Center. (906) 942-7865 or aapscopper.com

Ishpeming

• Kiwanis Club Community Breakfast. Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit the Ray Leverton Memormial Playground at the Lake Bancroft Pavilion. Ages 4 and younger, free; ages 5 and older, $12. 8 to 11 a.m. St. John’s KD Hall, 325 S. Pine St.

• Bingo. 1 p.m. Ishpeming VFW, 310 Bank St. (906) 486-4856.

Marquette

• Marquette Fall Enduro: E-bike. E-bikers can compete in an e-bike only enduro race. Class 1E-bikes only. Proceeds benefit the Noquemanon Trail Network. Prices vary. 9 a.m. South Trails Pavilion, 2375 M-553. noquetrails.org/fallenduro

• Fall Color Tree ID Trek. MooseWood volunteer and forester Sean Fisher will lead a tour on Sugarloaf Mountain to discover U.P. hardwoods and conifers during peak fall colors. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suggested donation of $5 per child or $10 per family. 10 a.m. Meet at the smaller, northernmost Sugarloaf parking lot off of Co. Rd. 550. To register, moosewoodnc@gmail.com.

• Marquette Symphony Orchestra

Guest Artist Recital. Featuring violinist Tim Kliphius. 3 p.m. Reynolds Recital Hall. nmu.edu/music

Ishpeming

• VFW Auxiliary Meeting. 1:30 p.m. Ishpeming VFW, 310 Bank St. (906) 486-4856.

Marquette

• Wiggle Worms Storytime. Stories are intermixed with hands-on, interactive activities. 9:45 a.m. Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Comic Creators.Youth in Grades 2 to 6 will get together with other graphic novel and comic book fans, talk about favorite books, and create graphic novel crafts. 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N.

Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Senior Theatre Experience: Monthly Theatre Workshop and Discussion. Free for City of Marquette and neighboring township residents. 5 p.m. City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center, Lower Level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 225-8655.

• NMU Choral Festival Evening Concert. 7:30 p.m. Reynolds Recital Hall. nmu.edu/music

Negaunee

• All-Ages Online Storytime. Miss Jessica will lead stories, songs and rhymes on Facebook Live. 11 a.m. facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary. (906) 475-7700.

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Calumet

• Friends of the Library Meeting. 5:30 p.m. Community Room, Calumet Public Library. (906) 337-0311.

Deerton

• NCLL: Tyoga Pathways Hike. Andrew Bek will lead a moderate 1.4mile hike around the remains of an old logging town, where workers from the Tyoga Lumber Company lived between 1905 and 1907. Prices vary. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Off M-28. (906) 360-2859 or mouserhouse@gmail.com

Escanaba

• The Make-Believe Spurs. Based in Marquette, the Make-Believe

Spurs have been playing Alt-Folk and Americana music together since 2022. $7 for K-Bay tickets, $15 for the general public. 7 p.m. Besse Center Theater, Bay College, 2001 N. Lincoln Rd. (906) 217-4045 or baycollege.tix. com

Ishpeming

• Tot Tuesday Storytime. Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities followed by an optional craft and playtime. 11 a.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

Marquette

• Book Babies. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays are offered for children up to 17 months old. Older siblings are welcome. 9:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities are offered for preschool-age children. Siblings are welcome. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Tech Coaching for Seniors. Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want with the help of retired teacher and librarian Christine Ault. Ensure your device is charged and bring passwords with you. Sessions will be offered in 30-minute time slots between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Heritage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4311.

• Tasty Reads Book Group. This

month’s selection will be Classic Food and Restaurants of the Upper Peninsula by Russell Magnaghi. Noon. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264303 or pwpl.info

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. superiorland_bridge.tripod. com

• Lake Superior Knitters. Open to all ages and skill levels to mentor and share knowledge. If new to knitting, bring a Size 7 circular needle, 16- or 24-inch, and skein of a worsted weight yarn (avoid dark yarn). Suggested donation of $1 to $5 per session to the MRHC. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W. Spring St. beedhive47@yahoo.com

• Oil Painting, Pastels and Drawing Classes with Marlene Wood. Bring your own supplies. $20. 1 to 3 p.m. Marquette Arts and Culture Center, Lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 225-8655.

• Senior Dance Class. Free for City of Marquette and neighboring township residents. 4 p.m. City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center, Lower Level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 225-8655.

• Art Sparks. Inspired by picture book illustrators such as Eric Carle, Leo Lionni, Lois Ehlert, and Ezra Jack Keat, students in Grades 2 through 6 will create collage art using different styles and media. 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Music of the West African Kora Educational Concert. Musician Sean Gaskell will perform a concert and demonstration of the kora, a 21-stringed West African harp. 6 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264322 or pwpl.info

• La Table Française. The French Program at NMU offers this informal conversation and discussion group. The topic is selected prior to the meeting and presented by advanced students of French. Community members are welcome. 7 p.m. Room 311, Lydia M. Olson Library, NMU. (906) 227-2940 or llis@nmu.edu

Negaunee

• Genealogical Workshop. This is the first of two sessions led by the Marquette County Genealogical Society. The second session is scheduled for October 13. 11 a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

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Concert: The Make-Believe Spurs | October 10 | Escanaba Courtesy of Bay College

• Library Outreach in Humboldt Township. Humboldt Township residents can get a free library card from the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library and learn about the library’s resources. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Humboldt Township Hall, 244 Co. Rd. FAF. (906) 486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

Escanaba

• The Play That Goes Wrong . Presented by Players de Noc, the show follows the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society as it prepares to stage the 1920s murder mystery Murder at Haversham Manor, but will its cast and crew remain standing? $16. 7:30 p.m. Bonifas Arts Center, 700 First Ave. S. 906-553-9778 or playersdenoc.org

Houghton

• Superior Wind Symphony. Titled “New Beginnings,” the Superior Wind Symphony will perform a variety of music, including a tribute to Mike Christianson, outgoing director of the MTU band program for the past 11 years. Pay As You’re Able Tickets. 7:30 p.m. Rozsa Center, 1400 Townsend Dr. mtu.universitytickets.com

Ishpeming

• Farm to School Student Farm Stand. Noon to 2 p.m. Ishpeming Middle School Garden, Corner of Cleveland Avenue and Third Street. camden@partridgecreekfarm.org

• Teen Book Fair. Teens and young adult book lovers are invited to browse a selection of new books and choose two free books to keep. This is a drop-in event. 3 to 7 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

• 13th Annual GINCC DinnerMurder at the Mather. This annual fundraiser will include the opportunity to solve the murder mystery, meet with community members, along with heavy appetizers, basket raffles and more. The theme is 1920s Flapper/Speak Easy. Costumes encouraged. 5:30 p.m. Single ticket, $70; two tickets, $125; table of six, $350. Mather Inn, 107 Canda St. https:tinyurl.com/3c5emy7

L’Anse

• Farmers Market. Shop from local farmers, growers, food producers, and artisans. 3 to 5:30 p.m. Waterfront Park, N. Front St.

Marquette

• Toddler Storytime. Stories, songs and sensory play activities will be offered for children ages 18 to 36 months. Siblings are welcome. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264323 or pwpl.info

• Congregate Meals for Seniors–Dine in or Curbside Pickup. Meals available to those age 60 and older. Call to reserve a meal. $3.50 suggested donation. Noon to 1 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. (906) 228-0456.

• NCLL: Sweet and Savory Pie Making. Instruction will be given for a master pie dough that can be used for a variety of pies. Prices vary. 1 p.m. Marquette Food Co-op, 502 W. Washington St. (906) 361-5370 or jhigbie@nmu.edu

• Senior Visual Art Class: Fall Leaves in Watercolor with Colleen Maki. Supplies provided. Free for City of Marquette and neighboring township residents, $5 suggested donation for non-residents. 1 p.m. City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center, Lower Level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 225-8655.

• Learn About the Library: OverDrive/Libby. Participants will learn the features of the library’s online resource OverDrive and the associated app Libby for eBooks, e-magazines and e-audiobooks. 1:30 p.m. Heritage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. To register, (906) 226-4311 or 906-226-4312 or refdesk@pwpl.info

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers. This six-week program will provide the non-professional family caregiver with tools to help reduce stress, make tough decisions, reduce guilt, anger, and depression, communicate effectively, set goals and solve problems, and care for themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Registration is required. 1:30 p.m. Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice, 914 W. Baraga Ave. upcap.org or call 2-1-1.

• unTITLEd Teens. Teens in Grades 6 to 12 will celebrate the spooky vibes of the month with crafts, movies, and snacks. 3 to 6 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4321, apierce@pwpl.info, or pwpl.info

• Family Halloween Craft Night. Families with children of all ages will work together to make a Halloween sign to greet trick-or-treaters. 5 to 7 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Knitting Club. 5:30 p.m. Alley Kat’s Quilt Shop, 1010 W. Washington St. (906) 315-0050.

• Diving the Wrecks and Reefs of the Solomon Islands. Traveler and diver John Frick will share his adventures on a 10-day live-aboard diving trip to the Solomon Islands in the far southern Western Pacific Ocean. 6:30 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264322 or pwpl.info

Negaunee

• Knitting Group. Those interested in crocheting, knitting and other fiber arts are welcome to bring their projects and share with others. Coffee provided. 1:30 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

• Wings of Fire Interest Group. Youth ages eight and older are invited to discuss the series, write fanfiction, make crafts and other activities. 3 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

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Calumet

• Preschool Story Time. 10:15 a.m. Calumet Public Library. (906) 337-0311.

Crystal Falls

• Superior Voyage Poetry Reading (Zoom). Poets Marty Achatz, Milton J. Bates, Lisa Fosmo, and Beverly Matherne will read from the Marquette Poets Circle collection titled Superior Voyage, the group’s second anthology, which includes the work of 42 poets. 7 p.m. Eastern, 6 p.m. Central. Via Zoom. (906) 875-3344 or egathu@ crystalfallslibrary.org

Escanaba

• The Play That Goes Wrong . Presented by Players de Noc, the show follows the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society as it prepares to stage the 1920s murder mystery Murder at Haversham Manor, but will its cast and crew remain standing? $16. 7:30 p.m. Bonifas Arts Center, 700 First Ave. S. 906-553-9778 or playersdenoc.org

Houghton

• The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage. This oneact opera features Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage, the true-life unsung inventors of the first computer, in an alternative universe where they use their new invention to “fight crime.” Pay As You’re Able Tickets. 7:30 p.m. McArdle Theatre, 1400 Townsend Dr. mtu.universitytickets.com

Ishpeming

• Great Lakes Great Books Club. The selection will be the middle-grade novel A Duet for Home by Karina Yan Glaser. Open to students in Grades 4 and 5. 6 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

• Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting. New members are welcome. 7 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 4864381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

Marquette

• Book Babies. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays are offered for children up to 17 months old. Older siblings are welcome. 9:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Toddler Storytime. Stories, songs and sensory play activities will be offered for children ages 18 to 36 months. Siblings are welcome. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264323 or pwpl.info

• Tech Coaching for Seniors. Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want with the

help of retired teacher and librarian Christine Ault. Ensure your device is charged and bring passwords with you. Sessions will be offered in 30-minute time slots between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Heritage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4311.

• Superiorland Bridge Club Sectional Tournament. $10 per session. Marquette Township Hall, 1000 Commerce St. (906) 235-2943 or (906) 458-2538.

• Grief Support Group. U.P. Home Health and Hospice will offer support for those caring for a loved one with a life-limiting diagnosis or who recently experienced the loss of a loved one. The group will meet for seven sessions and explore different aspects of grief. 3 p.m. Dandelion Cottage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 225-4545.

• Second Thursday Creativity Series: Costume Party. Experience hands-on craft activities and free Culver’s frozen custard. Costumes are encouraged. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, 123 W. Baraga Ave. (906) 226-3911 or upchildrensmuseum.org

• “Ask The Doctor.” This educational event will be an opportunity to have questions answered. 6 p.m. U.P. Holistic Medicine, 6044 U.S. 41 S., Suite 3. (906) 249-3600 or upholisticmedicine.com

• Public Forums. The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will host a candidates’ forum for the Marquette City Commission and a mini forum for Marquette Board of Light and Power candidates. 6 p.m. Kaufman Auditorium, 611 N. Front St. lwvmqt. org

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers (Online). This six-week program will provide the non-professional family caregiver with tools to help reduce stress, make tough decisions, reduce guilt, anger, and depression, communicate effectively, set goals and solve problems, and care for themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Registration is required. Online. upcap. org or call 2-1-1.

• Let’s Talk About Addiction. This community discussion will include panelists representing multiple perspectives led by Ashly Gleason, Health Education/Prevention Specialist with Marquette County Cares Coalition. Part of Two Books, Two Communities, a partnership with NMU and Marquette and Alger counties. 6:30 p.m. Heritage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. nmu.edu/onebook

• Marquette Poets Circle. Local poets, writers, and poetry enthusiasts gather to workshop their current work, followed by an open mic. 6:30 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264322 or pwpl.info

• Ghosts of Lighthouse Point. This haunted tour benefits the Marquette Maritime Museum and the NMU Food

museums

Big Bay

• Big Bay Lighthouse. The grounds of the 1896 lighthouse are open year-round. 3 Lighthouse Rd. (906) 345-9957.

Calumet

• Coppertown Mining Museum. View exhibits relative to the copper mining industry and community life. Prices vary. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 25815 Red Jacket Rd. (906) 337-4354.

• International Frisbee/USA Guts 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, 110 Red Jacket Rd. (906) 281-7625.

Caspian

• Iron County Historical Museum. This complex is the U.P.’s largest outdoor museum. Twenty-six buildings represent the industries of lumber, mining and transportation and include a homestead, cultural center and art complex. Youth 5 and younger, free; 6 to 18, $10; adults, $15. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Off M-189 or two miles off US-2 at Iron River. ironcountymuseum.org or (906) 265-2617.

Copper Harbor

• Fort Wilkins State Park. Built in 1844, this fort is a well-preserved nineteenth-century military post and lighthouse complex. Through museum exhibits, audio-visual programs and costumed interpretation, visitors can explore the daily routine of military service, experience the hardships of frontier isolation and discover another era. Park store, bookstore, concession stand and campsites are on site. Michigan residents, $17 per car, per day; nonresidents, $9. 8:30 a.m. to dusk through October 14. US-41 (one mile east of Copper Harbor). (906) 289-4215.

Delaware

• Delaware Copper Mine. This authentic copper mine operated from 1847 to 1887. The tour takes visitors to the first level at 110 feet, where they can see veins of copper exposed in the walls of the mine. A deer pen and museum are also on site. Closes for the season in mid-October. Youth 5 and younger, free; 6 to 12, $7; 13 and older, $12. Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. US-41, 12 miles south of Copper Harbor. (906) 289-4688 or keweenawheritagesites.org

Eagle Harbor

• Eagle Harbor Life Saving Museum. View displays of early

wooden rescue boats, surfboats, life-cars and more. Donations appreciated. Daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October 8. Marina Road. keweenawhistory.org

• Eagle Harbor Light Station Museum and Lighthouse. The original lighthouse was built in 1851, which was replaced by the present red brick structure in 1871. The U.S. Coast Guard continues to operate the light at the top of the tower as an active navigational aid. Children 16 and younger and KCHS members, free; adults, $8. Daily, noon to 5 p.m. through October 8. 670 Lighthouse Rd. keweenawhistory.org

Eagle River

• Eagle River Museum. The museum focuses on four themes, including the Cliff Mine, the town of Eagle River, the town and mine of Phoenix, and the Crestview amusement area. Donations appreciated. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. through October 8. M-26. keweenawhistory.org

Escanaba

• Upper Peninsula Honor Flight Legacy Museum. The museum chronicles the history of the U.P. Honor Flights with the history of the trips. Donations appreciated. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by request. Inside the Delta County Chamber of Commerce, 1001 N. Lincoln Rd.

• Upper Peninsula Military Museum. The museum honors Upper Peninsula v eterans, and features exhibits and dioramas portraying the Upper Peninsula’s contribution to U.S. war efforts from the Civil War through the Afghanistan wars. Donations appreciated. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by request. Inside the Delta County Chamber of Commerce, 1001 N. Lincoln Rd.

Garden

• Fayette Historic Townsite. This site was once one of the Upper Peninsula’s most productive iron-smelting operations. A town of nearly 500 residents grew up around two blast furnaces, a large dock and several charcoal kilns. It now includes a visitor center, museum exhibits, a 26-station walking tour and a scale model of the original townsite. Michigan residents, $17 per car, per day; nonresidents, $9. Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 22. 14785 II Road. (906) 644-2603.

Greenland

• Adventure Mining Company. The mine opened in 1850 and remains

one of the best-preserved sites of its time. Although the mine closed in 1920, many of the shafts are still open for touring. Tours range from surface walking tours to underground rappelling down a mineshaft. Prices vary. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through mid-October. 200 Adventure Ave. (906) 883-3371 or adventuremine. com

Hancock

• Quincy Mine Hoist and Underground Mine. There are two options for touring the site. On both the surface tour and the full tour, visitors will see the museum, inside the No. 2 Shaft House and the Nordberg Steam Hoist, and ride the cog rail tram car to the mine entrance. On the full tour, visitors will take a tractor-pulled wagon into the mine, seven levels underground. Daily guided tours through mid-October; prices and hours vary. 49750 US-41. (906) 482-3101 or quincymine.com

Houghton

• A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum. New exhibit on Yooperlites , sodalite-bearing syenites that possess fluorescent properties View the largest collection of minerals from the Great Lakes region and the world’s finest collection of Michigan minerals. Prices vary. Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1404 E. Sharon Ave. museum.mtu.edu or (906)

487-2572.

• Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw. New exhibits are Message in a Bottle, featuring artifacts long buried beneath Houghton’s streets that were found during excavations in 2021; and Celebrate the Lift Bridge, which includes building activities and the 1960s-era video about building the Lift Bridge. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. 105 Huron St. (906) 482-7140 or carnegiekeweenaw.org

• MTU Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections. Features a variety of historical memorabilia, highlighting life in the Copper Country. Open by appointment. Lower level of the J.R. Van Pelt Library, MTU. (906) 487-3209.

Iron Mountain

• Cornish Pumping Engine and Mining Museum. The 725-ton Cornish Pumping Engine, the largest steam-driven pumping engine ever built in the United States, is famous for dewatering Iron Mountain’s Chapin Mine, one of the wettest mines ever worked and the largest producer of iron ore on the Menominee Iron Range. The museum also displays extensive underground mining equipment. Prices vary. Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 300 Kent St. (906) 774-1086 or menomineemuseum.com

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Museum. During World War II, the Ford Motor Company’s Kingsford plant built the CG-4A gliders for the U.S. Army. View one of seven fully restored CG-4A G World War II gliders, military uniforms from the Civil War through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, memorabilia, restored military vehicles and more. Prices vary. Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 302 Kent St. (906) 774-1086 or menomineemuseum.com

Ishpeming

• Ishpeming Area Historical Society Museum. Displays include a military exhibit and artifacts from the Elson Estate. Donations appreciated. Open by appointment. See website for updates. Gossard Building, Suite 303, 308 Cleveland Ave. ishpeminghistory. org

• U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and 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 Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. US-41 and Third Street. (906) 485-6323 or skihall.com

K.I. Sawyer

• K.I. Sawyer Heritage Air Museum. The museum promotes and preserves the aviation history the air base brought to the area. Air Forcerelated materials are on display, including photographs, flags, medals and more. Donations appreciated. Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 5

Pantry with local assistance by the U.S. Coast Guard Marquette Station and NMU’s Student Veterans Association. Tours leave every 10 minutes; reservations requested. $5 plus one canned good for children 12 and younger (7 to 8 p.m. only), $8 plus one canned good for NMU students, and $10 plus one canned good for ages 12 and older. 7 to 10 p.m. Coast Guard Station parking lot, 294 N. Lakeshore Blvd. (906) 226-2006.

• Spamalot. NMU Theatre and Dance presents the musical Spamalot, “lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail. NMU students, $5; Students 18 and younger, $13; seniors 60 and older, military, and NMU faculty/staff, $15; general public, $20. 7:30 p.m. Forest Roberts Theatre. tickets.nmu.edu

Negaunee

• Music, Movement and More. This parent-led storytime is for children of all ages and their caregivers. 10:30

p.m. 402 Third St. (906) 236-3502 or kishamuseum.org

Lake Linden

• Houghton County Historical Museum. Exhibits include local Copper Country mining, logging and cultural history. Outdoor exhibits include a working Calumet & Hecla Mining Company train. Prices, days and hours vary. 53102 M-26. (906) 296-4121 or houghtonhistory.org

Marquette

• Baraga Educational Center and Museum. View artifacts and tools used by Venerable Bishop Baraga. Donations appreciated. Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. and by appointment. 615 S. Fourth St. (906) 227-9117.

• Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center.

- Claiming Michigan: The 1820 Expedition of Lewis Cass, featuring images, journal excerpts, detailed narrative information and large-format maps, explores the long-term impact of the expedition on the region. The exhibit is on display through January 27, 2024. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 12 to 4 p.m. Corner of Seventh and Tracy streets. NMU. (906) 227-1219 or nmu.edu/beaumier

• Marquette Maritime Museum. Exhibits on shipwrecks in Marquette and Lake Superior, early life-saving and U.S. Coast Guard, the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald and the Henry B. Smith, and more. Guided tours of the Marquette Lighthouse are also available. Prices vary. Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through October 11. 300 N. Lakeshore

a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

• Building Club. Youth ages five and older will discuss a topic that will be the focus of their creations and then have time to build with blocks such as LEGO bricks. Participants can have their creations displayed in the library until the following meeting. 4:30 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

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Escanaba

• School Age Art with Nicole Nelson. Students will learn a variety of painting techniques, upcycling tricks and more while moving from station to station. Appropriate for children age 5 to 12. Registration required. $20. 1 to 3 p.m. Bonifas Arts Center, 700 1st Ave. S. (906) 786-3833 or bonifasarts.org

Blvd. (906) 226-2006 or mqtmaritimemuseum.com

• Marquette Regional History Center.

- Exposing Photography: Anything but a Small Business, featuring the works of U.P. photographers, their studios and equipment, will be on display through January 13, 2024. The museum also includes interactive displays as well as regional history exhibits. Youth 12 and younger, $2; students, $3; seniors, $6; adults, $7. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 145 W. Spring St. (906) 2263571 or marquettehistory.org

• Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum. A variety of interactive exhibits offer learning through investigation and creativity. Prices vary. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 123 W. Baraga Ave. (906) 226-3911 or upchildrensmuseum.org

Munising

• Alger County Historical Society Heritage Center. Exhibits include the Grand Island Recreation Area, Munising Woodenware Company, barn building, homemaking, sauna and more. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. 1496 Washington St. (906) 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 largescale capital and human investment

• The Play That Goes Wrong . Presented by Players de Noc, the show follows the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society as it prepares to stage the 1920s murder mystery Murder at Haversham Manor, but will its cast and crew remain standing? $16. 7:30 p.m. Bonifas Arts Center, 700 First Ave. S. 906-553-9778 or playersdenoc.org

Gwinn

• Story Time. Preschool age children with a caregiver are invited for stories, crafts and light snacks. 10:30 a.m. Forsyth Township Public Library, 180 W. Flint St. (906) 346-3433.

Houghton

• The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage. This oneact opera features Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage, the true-life unsung inventors of the first computer, in an alternative universe where they use their new invention to “fight crime.” Pay As You’re Able Tickets. 7:30 p.m.

that made Michigan an industrial leader. The museum is one of 10 museums and historic sites administered by the Michigan Historical Center. Michigan Recreation Passport required for parking. Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 73 Forge Rd. (906) 475-7857.

Painesdale

• Painesdale Mine and Shaft Inc. Tours of the ground level are free and visitors can see the hoist house, the captain’s office and the ground levels of the shaft house. Guides can provide interpretive information. Private tours can be arranged online. Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. through mid-October or by appointment. 42634 Second St. (906) 369-5358 or painesdalemineshaft.com or (906) 369-5358.

Phoenix

• Phoenix Church. Originally built in 1858 and located in the town of Cliff, the museum was dismantled and reassembled in its current location in 1899. The last mass was held in 1957. Donations appreciated. Daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October 8. Junction of US-41 and M-26. keweenawhistory. org

South Range

• Copper Range Historical Museum. Exhibits recreate life from the early 1900s to the mid-1950s of the immigrants who built the towns and villages of the area. Collections include photographs, books and artifacts. Tuesday through Friday, Noon to 3 p.m. 44 Trimountain Ave. (906) 482-6125.

McArdle Theatre, 1400 Townsend Dr. mtu.universitytickets.com

Marquette

• Innovate Marquette Smartzone Open House. Coffee, conversation, and ProtoLab tours will be available. 8 to 10 a.m. IMQT Smartzone, 101 W. Washington St. (enter on Front Street). mqtcompass.com

• Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities are offered for preschool-age children. Siblings are welcome. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Docu Cinema: Haunters: The Art of the Scare. This documentary explores how haunted houses for Halloween have spawned a subculture of full-contact terror simulations. Noon. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4322 or pwpl.info

• Superiorland Bridge Club

Sectional Tournament. $10 per session. Marquette Township Hall, 1000 Commerce St. (906) 235-2943 or (906) 458-2538.

• LEGO Club. Participants can meet other LEGO enthusiasts and build projects with the library’s LEGO blocks. 4 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264323 or pwpl.info

• Lake Superior Performance Rally. This event marks Round 8 of the 2023 ARA National Championship Series and offers several options for spectators. lsprorally.com

• Ghosts of Lighthouse Point. This haunted tour benefits the Marquette Maritime Museum and the NMU Food Pantry with local assistance by the U.S. Coast Guard Marquette Station and NMU’s Student Veterans Association. Tours leave every 10 minutes; reservations requested. $5 plus one canned good for children 12 and younger (7 to 8 p.m. only), $8 plus one canned good for NMU students, and $10 plus one canned good for ages 12 and older. 7 to 10 p.m. Coast Guard Station parking lot, 294 N. Lakeshore Blvd. (906) 226-2006.

• Spamalot. NMU Theatre and Dance presents the musical Spamalot, “lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” NMU students, $5; Students 18 and younger, $13; seniors 60 and older, military, and NMU faculty/staff, $15; general public, $20. 7:30 p.m. Forest Roberts Theatre. tickets.nmu.edu

Munising

• Quilt Show. The Munising Bay Quilt Guild will present Superior Reflections 2023 with more than 200 quilts on display, a raffle quilt, and a variety of vendors. $3 admission includes a free potholder. 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Hwy. 28.

Negaunee

• Genealogical Workshop. Led by the Marquette County Genealogical Society, this second session builds on the first session from October 10. 11 a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

14 SATURDAY

sunrise 8:05 a.m.; sunset 7:07 p.m.

Calumet

• Second Saturday Market. Featuring local handcrafted items. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Calumet Art Center, 57055 Fifth St. (906) 934-2228 or calumetartcenter.com

• Orphan Art Sale. Includes paintings, photography, crafts, and garden and home items. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Calumet Art Center, 57055 Fifth St. (906) 9342228 or calumetartcenter.com

Crystal Falls

• Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark. In 1936, Archaeologist Indiana

Jones is sent to locate the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do. Rated PG. Admission by donation. 7 p.m. The Crystal Theatre, 304 Superior Ave. (906) 875-3208 or thecrystaltheatre. org

Escanaba

• Lego Club. The theme is “Spooky, Scary, Creepy.” 1 p.m. Children’s Story Room, Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. (906) 789-7323 or escanabalibrary.org

• Local Author Fair. 1 to 2:45 p.m. Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. (906) 789-7323 or escanabalibrary.org

• The Play That Goes Wrong . Presented by Players de Noc, the show follows the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society as it prepares to stage the 1920s murder mystery Murder at Haversham Manor, but will its cast and crew remain standing? $16. 7:30 p.m. Bonifas Arts Center, 700 First Ave. S. 906-553-9778 or playersdenoc.org

Houghton

• Treat Street. Businesses and organizations will hand out candy along Shelden Avenue. Additional activities include pony rides and a petting zoo. 3 to 5 p.m. Shelden Avenue.

• Upper Peninsula Annual

Halloweenie Race. Well-behaved dogs of all sizes and their owners are invited for a costume parade. Proceeds benefit the Copper Country Humane Society.$25 per pet. Registration, 3 p.m. Race/parede, 4 p.m. Corner of Sheldon Avenue and Isle Royale Street. form.jotform/232416567675162

• Overtures! The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra will present a concert of overtures: short one-movement orchestral works that tell a dramatic story. Pay As You’re Able Tickets. 7:30 p.m. Rozsa Center, 1400 Townsend Dr. mtu.universitytickets. com

• The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage. This oneact opera features Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage, the true-life unsung inventors of the first computer, in an alternative universe where they use their new invention to “fight crime.” Pay As You’re Able Tickets. 3 and 7:30 p.m. McArdle Theatre, 1400 Townsend Dr. mtu.universitytickets.com

Ishpeming

• Adult Fantasy Book Club. This month’s selection will be The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec. 2 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

L’Anse

• Farmers Market. Shop from local farmers, growers, food producers, and artisans. 9 a.m. to noon. Waterfront Park, N. Front St.

Marquette

• Farmers Market. Includes farmers, growers, food producers, and artisans. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Marquette Commons, 112 South Third St. mqtfarmersmarket. com

• Superiorland Bridge Club Sectional Tournament. $10 per session. Marquette Township Hall, 1000 Commerce St. (906) 235-2943 or (906) 458-2538.

• Saturday Storytime. Songs, rhymes, stories, and finger-plays will be geared towards babies and toddlers. Older siblings and older children are welcome. 10:30 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Pottery Throwdown. This will be the last demonstration of pottery wheel throwing for the year. Participants can try the technique and children are welcome to create pinch or coil pots to take home. Noon to 3:30 p.m. MooseWood Nature Center, Shiras Pool Building at Presque Isle Park. moosewood.org

• Lake Superior Performance Rally. This event marks Round 8 of the 2023 ARA National Championship Series and offers several options for spectators, including the final stage at Marquette Mountain. lsprorally.com

• Spamalot (Sensory-Friendly Performance) . NMU Theatre and Dance presents the musical Spamalot, “lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” NMU students, $5; Students 18 and younger, $13; seniors 60 and older, military, and NMU faculty/staff, $15; general public, $20. 1 p.m. Forest Roberts Theatre. tickets. nmu.edu

• Public Art Walking Tour. This event is free and open to the public on a wheelchair-accessible route. 2 p.m. Meet at Provisions MQT, 401 S. Lakeshore Blvd. mqtcompass.com

• Ghosts of Lighthouse Point. This haunted tour benefits the Marquette Maritime Museum and the NMU Food Pantry with local assistance by the U.S. Coast Guard Marquette Station and NMU’s Student Veterans Association. Tours leave every 10 minutes; reservations requested. $5 plus one canned good for children 12 and younger (7 to 8 p.m. only), $8 plus one canned good for NMU students, and $10 plus one canned good for ages 12 and older. 7 to 10 p.m. Coast Guard Station parking lot, 294 N. Lakeshore Blvd. (906) 226-2006.

• Spamalot. NMU Theatre and Dance presents the musical Spamalot, “lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” NMU students, $5; Students 18 and younger, $13; seniors 60 and older, military, and NMU faculty/staff, $15;

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general public, $20. 7:30 p.m. Forest Roberts Theatre. tickets.nmu.edu

Munising

• Quilt Show. The Munising Bay Quilt Guild will present Superior Reflections 2023 with more than 200 quilts on display, a raffle quilt, and a variety of vendors. $3 admission includes a free potholder. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Hwy. 28.

Negaunee

• Hooked on Voting. Hosted by League of Women Voters of Marquette County, this family-centered event is geared toward educating kids about citizenship, elections, and government through fun, hands-on activities. 9 to 11 a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. lwvmqt.org

• UP200 Dryland Dash. Spectators are invited to watch 50 to 70 teams of sled dogs as they race with bicycles, rigs, scooters, or mushers along the Negaunee Cross Country Ski Trail on a two-mile loop. The two-day time will be totaled to determine winners of the $2,000 cash purse. 9 a.m. Negaunee Township Park, 42 M-35. (920) 3237256, tctrowbridge@charter.net or UP200.org

• Fall Craft and Vendor Show. Hosted by VFW Auxiliary Post 3165, the fall show will include a variety of handmade items and gifts. A soup luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Negaunee Township Hall, 42 M-35.

Skandia

• Craft Bazaar. There will be a variety of vendors and a soup and sandwich lunch. A pie sale starts at 9 a.m. Sponsored by South County Fund Committee “Women Who Care.” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. West Branch Township Hall, 1016 Co. Rd. 545.

15 SUNDAY sunrise 8:06 a.m.; sunset 7:05 p.m.

Calumet

• Art Junkies. An arts and craft social group. Noon to 2 p.m. Calumet Art Center, 57055 Fifth St. (906) 231-0448.

Houghton

• The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage. This oneact opera features Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage, the true-life unsung inventors of the first computer, in an alternative universe where they use their new invention to “fight crime.”

Pay As You’re Able Tickets. 3 p.m. McArdle Theatre, 1400 Townsend Dr. mtu.universitytickets.com

Ishpeming

• Bingo. 1 p.m. Ishpeming VFW, 310 Bank St. (906) 486-4856.

K.I. Sawyer

• Dance. Music will be provided by

the Hart Beats. All are welcome. 1 to 5 p.m. K.I. Sawyer Heritage Air Museum, 402 Third St. (906) 346-2251.

Marquette

• Superior String Alliance Chamber Players Concert. The Tuuli Quartet (Danielle Simandl, Lauren Pulcipher, Ria Hodgson, and Kelly Quesada) will perform works by Dvorak, Price, and Premo. 3 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 201 E. Ridge St. superiorstringalliance.org

• NMU Choral Concert. 3 p.m. Reynolds Recital Hall. nmu.edu/music

• 26th Annual City of Marquette Art Awards. This event celebrates Marquette’s finest creatives and advocates. Free and open to the public. 6 to 9 p.m. Red Room, U.P. Masonic Center, 128 W. Washington St. mqtcompass. com

Negaunee

• UP200 Dryland Dash. Spectators are invited to watch 50 to 70 teams of sled dogs as they race with bicycles, rigs, scooters, or mushers along the Negaunee Cross Country Ski Trail on a two-mile loop. The two-day time will be totaled to determine winners of the $2,000 cash purse. 9 a.m. Negaunee Township Park, 42 M-35. (920) 3237256, tctrowbridge@charter.net or UP200.org

16 MONDAY sunrise 8:08 3 a.m.; sunset 7:03 p.m.

Marquette

• Wiggle Worms Storytime. Stories are intermixed with hands-on, interactive activities. 9:45 a.m. Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• School’s Out, Library’s In: Halloween Edition. Youth of all ages can drop in for Halloween crafts and a movie. Monsters Inc. will be shown at 12:45 p.m. and moviegoers are welcome to bring snacks. Noon to 5 p.m. Youth Services and Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Spooky Science: Owl Pellets. In collaboration with the U.P. Land Conservancy, this “spooky” evening about owls will include a hands-on opportunity to dissect real owl pellets with a raptor expert. 6 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4322 or pwpl. info

• Quick Fics Book Group. This month’s selection will be The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. 6 p.m. Dandelion Cottage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. pwpl.info

Negaunee

• All-Ages Online Storytime. Miss Jessica will lead stories, songs and rhymes on Facebook Live. 11 a.m. facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary.

(906)

475-7700.

17 TUESDAY

sunrise 8:09 a.m.; sunset 7:01 p.m.

Ishpeming

• Tot Tuesday Storytime. Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities followed by an optional craft and playtime. 11 a.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

• Adult Book Club. This month’s selection will be The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston. 2 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

Marquette

• Book Babies. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays are offered for children up to 17 months old. Older siblings are welcome. 9:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities are offered for preschool-age children. Siblings are welcome. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• NCLL Preventing Falls and Fires. Jeff Fossitt and Mike Gregorich will discuss recommended alarms and equipment, including disability alarms. 10 a.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 250-9492 or mosullivan@upfirst.com

• Tech Coaching for Seniors. Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want with the help of retired teacher and librarian Christine Ault. Ensure your device is charged and bring passwords with you. Sessions will be offered in 30-minute time slots between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Heritage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4311.

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. superiorland_bridge.tripod. com

• Oil Painting, Pastels and Drawing Classes with Marlene Wood. Bring your own supplies. $20. 1 to 3 p.m. Marquette Arts and Culture Center, Lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 225-8655.

• Senior Dance Class. Free for City of Marquette and neighboring township residents. 4 p.m. City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center, Lower Level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 225-8655.

• Dungeons and Dragons. Jordan, from Iron Golem Games, will lead a group of teens in Grades 6 to 12 on a quest with this role-playing game. 4 to

6 p.m. Teen Zone, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. To register, (906) 226-4321, apierce@pwpl.info or pwpl.info

• Dungeons and Dragons Junior. PWPL staff member Cat will lead on a quest with this role-playing game for students in Grades 4 and 5. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Conference Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. To register, (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Muggles for Potter. Students in Grades 2 and 3 can enjoy every flavor jelly beans and a craft while listening to the first book being read aloud. 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264323 or pwpl.info

• Typewritery. Writer and typewriter enthusiast Josh Brindle will demonstrate how to create/write something fun, beautiful or inspiring. Typewriters will be provided. 6:30 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4322 or pwpl.info

• La Table Française. The French Program at NMU offers this informal conversation and discussion group. The topic is selected prior to the meeting and presented by advanced students of French. Community members are welcome. 7 p.m. Room 311, Lydia M. Olson Library, NMU. (906) 227-2940 or llis@nmu.edu 18

Champion

• Library Outreach in Champion Township. Champion Township residents can get a free library card from the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library and learn about the library’s resources. Noon to 1 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, U.S. Hwy. 41; or 1 to 3 p.m. at Champion Township Hall, 5317 U.S. Hwy. 41. (906) 486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

Gwinn

• After School LEGO Club. Drop by the library and built with others. Youth younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult. 4 p.m. Forsyth Township Public Library, 180 W. Flint St. (906) 346-3433.

Ishpeming

• Adult Book Club. This month’s selection will be The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston. 6 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

Marquette

• All Booked Up (Virtual). Upper Michigan Today’s Elizabeth Peterson and Tia Trudgeon along with Peter White Public Library staff will hold a virtual discussion of How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix via the TV6 Facebook page. (906)

226-4322 or pwpl.info

• Toddler Storytime. Stories, songs and sensory play activities will be offered for children ages 18 to 36 months. Siblings are welcome. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264323 or pwpl.info

• Congregate Meals for Seniors–Dine in or Curbside Pickup. Meals available to those age 60 and older. Call to reserve a meal. $3.50 suggested donation. Noon to 1 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. (906) 228-0456.

• Adult Nonfiction Book Group. This month’s selection is Unmasked: My Life Solving America’s Cold Cases by Paul Holes and Robin Gaby Fisher. 1 p.m. Conference Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4311 or refdesk@pwpl.info

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers. This six-week program will provide the non-professional family caregiver with tools to help reduce stress, make tough decisions, reduce guilt, anger, and depression, communicate effectively, set goals and solve problems, and care for themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Registration is required. 1:30 p.m. Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice, 914 W. Baraga Ave. upcap.org or call 2-1-1.

• Outword. LGBTQIA youth and ally students in Grades 7 to 12 are welcome. 4 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264321, apierce@pwpl.info, or pwpl.info

• Dennis Hinrichsen and Andrew Collard Poetry Reading. Poets Dennis Hinrichsen and Andrew Collard will read from their recently published collections of poetry, schema geometrica and Sprawl 7 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4322 or pwpl.info

• Journey of the Skyward Nomads: Unveiling the Mysteries of Bird Migration across the Great Lakes Region. Jared Wolfe, wildlife ecologist and assistant professor at Michigan Technological University, will discuss ancient beliefs that surrounded bird migrations and new insights revealed through cutting-edge technologies. Presented by the Laughing Whitefish Audubon Society. 7 p.m. George Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 361-9255.

Negaunee

• Knitting Group. Those interested in crocheting, knitting and other fiber arts are welcome to bring their projects and share with others. Coffee provided. 1:30 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

• Wings of Fire Interest Group. Youth ages eight and older are invited to discuss the series, write fanfiction, make crafts and other activities. 3 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

• Novel Writing Session. The Negaunee Public Library is a meeting location for National Novel Writing

Month (NaNoWriMo) in November. This first writing session will include snacks, goodies, and writing assistance. 6 p.m. Reading Room, Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

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Calumet

• Preschool Story Time. 10:15 a.m. Calumet Public Library. (906) 337-0311.

Escanaba

• School Age Art with Nicole Nelson. Students will learn a variety of painting techniques, upcycling tricks and more while moving from station to station. Appropriate for children age 5 to 12. Registration required. $10. 4:15 p.m. Bonifas Arts Center, 700 1st Ave. S. (906) 786-3833 or bonifasarts.org

• “There’s No Place Like Home.” This writing/reading workshop will be led by author Suzi Banks Baum. Bring paper and a pencil. Open to ages 12 and older. 4 p.m. Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. (906) 789-7323 or escanabalibrary.org

• Bay Film Series presents Black Ice. This Canadian documentary uses interviews, news footage, and more to weave history into today’s NHL, sharing how internal racism has affected players of color and denied them entry into the sport. $2 for K-Bay tickets, $5 for the general public. 7 p.m. Besse Center Theater, Bay College, 2001 N.

Lincoln Rd. (906) 217-4045 or baycollege.tix.com.

Escanaba

• Bonifas Arts Center Annual Meeting. Learn what was achived during the past year, meet board members and honor community members who are or have been an important part of the arts community. 7 p.m. Bonifas Arts Center, 700 1st Ave. S. (906) 7863833 or bonifasarts.org

• Playing Dead . Players de Noc will lead a nighttime walk through Lakeview Cemetery with stops along the way to present dramatic retellings of the lives of some of its most famous inhabitants. Appropriate for the whole family. Tours leave every 10 minutes.

$16. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Lakeview Cemetery, 2110 Third Ave. S. (906) 553-9778 or playersdenoc.org

Ishpeming

• Grief Support Group. U.P. Home Health and Hospice will offer support for those caring for a loved one with a life-limiting diagnosis or who recently experienced the loss of a loved one. The group will meet for seven sessions and explore different aspects of grief.

2 p.m. Ray Leverton Room, Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 225-4545.

• Author Visit and Doll Clinic. Local children’s author Carrie Pearson will discuss her new book, Virginia Wouldn’t Slow Down! The Unstoppable Dr. Apgar and Her Life-Saving Invention Children are invited to bring a baby doll or stuffed animal to join them in an interactive doll clinic. 5:30 p.m.

Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library,

317 N. Main St. (906) 486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

Marquette

• Book Babies. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays are offered for children up to 17 months old. Older siblings are welcome. 9:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Toddler Storytime. Stories, songs and sensory play activities will be offered for children ages 18 to 36 months. Siblings are welcome. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264323 or pwpl.info

• Tech Coaching for Seniors. Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want with the help of retired teacher and librarian Christine Ault. Ensure your device is charged and bring passwords with you. Sessions will be offered in 30-minute time slots between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Heritage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4311.

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. superiorland_bridge.tripod. com

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers (Online). This six-week program will provide the non-professional family caregiver with tools to help reduce stress, make tough decisions, reduce guilt, anger, and depression, communicate effectively, set goals and solve problems, and care for themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Registration is required. Online. upcap. org or call 2-1-1.

• Fandom Fun: Elephant and Piggie. Youth of all ages are invited to this after-school event inspired by Mo Willem’s Elephant and Piggie books. 4:30 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• “Ask The Doctor.” This educational event will be an opportunity to have questions answered. 6 p.m. U.P. Holistic Medicine, 6044 U.S. 41 S., Suite 3. (906) 249-3600 or upholisticmedicine.com

• Spamalot. NMU Theatre and Dance presents the musical Spamalot, “lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” NMU students, $5; Students 18 and younger, $13; seniors 60 and older, military, and NMU faculty/staff, $15; general public, $20. 7:30 p.m. Forest Roberts Theatre. tickets.nmu.edu

Negaunee

• Music, Movement and More. This parent-led storytime is for children of all ages and their caregivers. 10:30 a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

• Building Club. Youth ages five and older will discuss a topic that will be the focus of their creations and then

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have time to build with blocks such as LEGO bricks. Participants can have their creations displayed in the library until the following meeting. 4:30 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

Sands

• Haunted Hayride. This haunted hayride will include ghouls, ghosts and other scary creatures lurking in the dark. No children younger than age 6. Prices vary. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Marquette County Fairgrounds, 715 M-553. marquetteshauntedhayride. com

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sunrise 8:13 a.m.; sunset 6:56 p.m.

Escanaba

• Playing Dead Players de Noc will lead a nighttime walk through Lakeview Cemetery with stops along the way to present dramatic retellings of the lives of some of its most famous inhabitants. Appropriate for the whole family. Tours leave every 10 minutes. $16. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Lakeview Cemetery, 2110 Third Ave. S. (906) 553-9778 or playersdenoc.org

Ishpeming

• Homeschool Hangout. Homeschooling families are invited to hang out with old and new homeschooling friends, network with library staff and learn about library resources for homeschooling families. 10 a.m. to noon. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

Marquette

• NCLL: Traditional Woodworking with Non-Traditional Materials: Corrugated Cardboard. Professor Jason Schneider will discuss his non-traditional art, working with corrugated cardboard to create three-dimensional objects. Prices vary. 10 a.m. NMU School of Art and Design Workshop, Tracy Avenue and Seventh Street. (906) 361-5370 or jhigbie@ nmu.edu

• Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities are offered for preschool-age children. Siblings are welcome. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• NMU Siril Concert Series Event. Include a music appreciation lecture and presentation with OK Factor + Jaerv. 11 a.m. Reynolds Recital Hall. nmu.edu/music

• Global Cinema: Pan’s Labyrinth. This Academy Award-winning film by Guillermo del Toro is set in authoritarian Spain in 1944 and follows the young stepdaughter of an army officer who escapes into a terrifying fantasy world. Noon. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906)

226-4322 or pwpl.info

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. superiorland_bridge.tripod. com

• NMU Siril Concert Series Event. Masterclass with OK Factor + Jaerv. 1 p.m. Reynolds Recital Hall. nmu.edu/ music

• LEGO Club. Participants can meet other LEGO enthusiasts and build projects with the library’s LEGO blocks. 4 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264323 or pwpl.info

• Senior Ice Skating. Open to ages 55 and older. No pre-registration required. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Lakeview Arena, 401 E. Fair Ave. (906) 228-0456.

• NMU Siril Concert Series Event. “Traditions” concert featuring OK Factor + Jaerv. Students, free; general public, $12. 7:30 p.m. Reynolds Recital Hall. nmu.universitytickets.com

• Spamalot NMU Theatre and Dance presents the musical Spamalot, “lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” NMU students, $5; Students 18 and younger, $13; seniors 60 and older, military, and NMU faculty/staff, $15; general public, $20. 7:30 p.m. Forest Roberts Theatre. tickets.nmu.edu

Sands

• Haunted Hayride. This haunted hayride will include ghouls, ghosts and other scary creatures lurking in the dark. No children younger than age 6. Prices vary. 7:30 to 11 p.m. Marquette County Fairgrounds, 715 M-553. marquetteshauntedhayride.com

21 SATURDAY

sunrise 8:15 a.m.; sunset 6:54 p.m.

Calumet

• Orphan Art Sale. Includes paintings, photography, crafts, and garden and home items. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Calumet Art Center, 57055 Fifth St. (906) 9342228 or calumetartcenter.com

Escanaba

• Craft Fun. Free for ages six to 12. Materials will be provided. 1:30 p.m. Children’s Story Room, Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. (906) 789-7323 or escanabalibrary.org

• Playing Dead . Players de Noc will lead a nighttime walk through Lakeview Cemetery with stops along the way to present dramatic retellings of the lives of some of its most famous inhabitants. Appropriate for the whole family. Tours leave every 10 minutes.

$16. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Lakeview Cemetery, 2110 Third Ave. S. (906) 553-9778 or playersdenoc.org

Ishpeming

• Fall Bazaar. A soup luncheon will also be available. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. St.

Joseph’s Church, 1889 Prairie Ave.

• Graphic Novel Book Club. This month’s selection is to be determined. Open to students in Grades 4 through 8. 11 a.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 4864381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

• Young Adult Book Club. This month’s selection is White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson. 2 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

Marquette

• Farmers Market. Includes farmers, growers, food producers, and artisans. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Marquette Commons, 112 South Third St. • Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. Lessons, 10 a.m. Games, 11:30 a.m. Citizens Forum, Lakeview Arena, 401 E. Fair St. superiorland_bridge.tripod. com

• Saturday Storytime. Songs, rhymes, stories, and finger-plays will be geared towards babies and toddlers. Older siblings and older children are welcome. 10:30 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Archaeology Fair. The event will include hands-on learning for all ages with various regional and global displays and activities. There will also be a screening of a Fresh Coast Film Festival short. Included with museum admission and membership at Sponsor Level and above. $3 for ages 12 and younger, $4 for students, $8 for seniors and military, and $10 for adults. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W. Spring St. (906) 226-3571 or marquettehistory.org

• Spamalot. NMU Theatre and Dance presents the musical Spamalot, “lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” NMU students, $5; Students 18 and younger, $13; seniors 60 and older, military, and NMU faculty/staff, $15; general public, $20. 7:30 p.m. Forest Roberts Theatre. tickets.nmu.edu

Sands

• Haunted Hayride. This haunted hayride will include ghouls, ghosts and other scary creatures lurking in the dark. No children younger than age 6. Prices vary. 7:30 to 11 p.m. Marquette County Fairgrounds, 715 M-553. marquetteshauntedhayride.com

22 SUNDAY

sunrise 8:16 a.m.; sunset 6:52 p.m.

Calumet

• Art Junkies. An arts and craft social group. Noon to 2 p.m. Calumet Art Center, 57055 Fifth St. (906) 231-0448.

Ishpeming

• Bingo. 1 p.m. Ishpeming VFW, 310 Bank St. (906) 486-4856.

Marquette

• Ciderday. There will be cider, mead, and ales, as well as a wall of donuts from Borealis Baking Co. Northwoods Test Kitchen will serve locally sourced fall fare, there will be live music from Troy Graham and Jim and Ray, and the opportunity to paint pottery with HotPlate. 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Barrel + Beam, 260 Northwoods Rd. (906) 273-2559 or barrelandbeam.com

23 MONDAY

sunrise 8:17 a.m.; sunset 6:51 p.m.

Ishpeming

• Library Outreach in Ely Township. Ely Township residents can get a free library card from the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library and learn about the library’s resources. Noon to 2 p.m. Ely Township Hall, 1555 Co. Rd. 496. (906) 486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

Marquette

• Wiggle Worms Storytime. Stories are intermixed with hands-on, interactive activities. 9:45 a.m. Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• NCLL: Everything You Want to Know About Ringing Handbells. Director Judy Quirk will share some history of the handbells and details about how they are made. The session will include hands-on experience. Prices vary. 3 p.m. Auditorium, Messiah Lutheran Church, 305 W. Magnetic St. (906) 458-5408 or cstainha@nmu.edu

• Senior Theatre Experience: Monthly Theatre Workshop and Discussion. Free for City of Marquette and neighboring township residents. 5 p.m. City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center, Lower Level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 225-8655.

• Community Conversation: Alex Gino Virtual Reading. Alex Gino, author of the award-winning young adult book Melissa, among others, will read from their work and discuss the importance of intellectual freedom. This will be a moderated event. 7 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264322 or pwpl.info

• The Joy of Sound Meditation. Enjoy an evening of relaxation with the sound of singing bowls and gongs. 7 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 201 E. Ridge St. (906) 362-9934.

Negaunee

• All-Ages Online Storytime. Miss Jessica will lead stories, songs and rhymes on Facebook Live. 11 a.m. facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary. (906) 475-7700.

Ishpeming

• Tot Tuesday Storytime. Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities followed by an optional craft and playtime. 11 a.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

Marquette

• Book Babies. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays are offered for children up to 17 months old. Older siblings are welcome. 9:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities are offered for preschool-age children. Siblings are welcome. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Tech Coaching for Seniors. Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want with the help of retired teacher and librarian Christine Ault. Ensure your device is charged and bring passwords with you. Sessions will be offered in 30-minute time slots between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Heritage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4311.

• Lake Superior Knitters. Open to all ages skill levels to mentor and share knowledge. If new to knitting, bring a Size 7 circular needle, 16- or 24-inch, and skein of a worsted weight yarn (avoid dark yarn). Suggested donation of $1 to $5 per session to the MRHC.

1 to 2:30 p.m. Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W. Spring St. beedhive47@yahoo.com

• Oil Painting, Pastels and Drawing Classes with Marlene Wood. Bring your own supplies. $20. 1 to 3 p.m. Marquette Arts and Culture Center, Lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 225-8655.

• NCLL: DNR Forest Fires. Fire Management Specialist Keith Murphy will discuss fire management in the Upper Peninsula, prescribed burns, fire weather stations, normal organization partners for fighting fires, and resource planning. Prices vary. 1:30 p.m. Heritage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 475-4252 or bbraden@consultant.com

• Senior Dance Class. Free for City of Marquette and neighboring township residents. 4 p.m. City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center, Lower Level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 225-8655.

• Jr. Explorers. Curious kids in kindergarten through third grade will learn about nocturnal animals. 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264323 or pwpl.info

• PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting. The meeting is open to all. 5 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217

N. Front St. pwpl.info

• Bluesday Tuesday. The Marquette Area Blues Society will present a blues concert. 7 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4322 or pwpl.info

• La Table Française. The French Program at NMU offers this informal conversation and discussion group. The topic is selected prior to the meeting and presented by advanced students of French. Community members are welcome. 7 p.m. Room 311, Lydia M. Olson Library, NMU. (906) 227-2940 or llis@nmu.edu

• NMU Orchestra Concert. 7:30 p.m. Reynolds Recital Hall. nmu.edu/music

25 WEDNESDAY

sunrise 8:20 a.m.; sunset 6:47 p.m.

Escanaba

• Toddler Time. Free for ages two to four. Registration is required. 10:30 a.m. Children’s Story Room, Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. (906) 789-7323 or escanabalibrary.org

Gwinn

• Aging U.P. Presentation. Christine Harkness, MS, CCC-SLP, speech language pathologist, in coordination with Jamie Barbiere, community outreach coordinator at Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice, will present this two-part series to help identify positive attitudes toward aging. Participants will learn

ways to improve their decision making and memory, and optional cognitive screenings will be available. 2 p.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 N. Maple St. (906) 225-7760.

Ishpeming

• Adult Horror Book Club. This month’s selection will be The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno Garcia. 6 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

Marquette

• Toddler Storytime. Stories, songs and sensory play activities will be offered for children ages 18 to 36 months. Siblings are welcome. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264323 or pwpl.info

• Congregate Meals for Seniors–Dine in or Curbside Pickup. Meals available to those age 60 and older. Call to reserve a meal. $3.50 suggested donation. Noon to 1 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. (906) 228-0456.

• Learn About the Library: Kanopy and Hoopla. Participants will learn the features of the library’s streaming services Kanopy and Hoopla. 1:30 p.m. Heritage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. To register, 906-226-4311 or 906-226-4312 or refdesk@pwpl.info

• Teens Cook! Teens in Grades 6-12 will learn easy-to-prepare recipes. 4:30

p.m. Marquette Food Co-Op, 502 W. Washington St. To register, 906-2264321 or pwpl.info

Negaunee

• Knitting Group. Those interested in crocheting, knitting and other fiber arts are welcome to bring their projects and share with others. Coffee provided. 1:30 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

• Wings of Fire Interest Group. Youth ages eight and older are invited to discuss the series, write fanfiction, make crafts and other activities. 3 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

• Halloween Party. Planned by the Junior Teen Advisory Group, there will be fun for all ages, including nut-free snacks, a haunted house, games, a costume contest, and more. Participants are welcome to bring a pumpkin to carve. 6 to 8 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

26 THURSDAY

sunrise 8:22 a.m.; sunset 6:46 p.m.

Calumet

• Preschool Story Time. 10:15 a.m. Calumet Public Library. (906) 337-0311.

Escanaba

• Delilah DeWylde. With an Early American rock ‘n roll sound, Delilah DeWylde travels through the ‘50s and ‘60s highlighting historical moments while honoring the women who paved the way for future female rockers. $7 for K-Bay tickets, $15 for the general public. 7 p.m. Besse Center Theater, Bay College, 2001 N. Lincoln Rd. (906) 217-4045 or baycollege.tix.com

Hancock

• Haunted Smelter Tour. Participants will make their way through the historic ruins as they are guided by actors, ghouls and zombies. Times and prices to be announced. Quincy Smelter Works, 298 Royce Rd. events.mtu.edu

Ishpeming

• Halloween Slime Time! Make two kinds of slime while investigating the states of matter with the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. Registration is required. 5:30 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

Marquette

• Book Babies. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays are offered for children up to 17 months old. Older siblings are welcome. 9:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Toddler Storytime. Stories, songs and sensory play activities will be offered for children ages 18 to 36 months. Siblings are welcome. 10:45

Concert: Deliah DeWylde | October 26 | Escanaba

Courtesy of Bay College

a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264323 or pwpl.info

• Tech Coaching for Seniors. Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want with the help of retired teacher and librarian Christine Ault. Ensure your device is charged and bring passwords with you. Sessions will be offered in 30-minute time slots between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Heritage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4311.

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. superiorland_bridge.tripod. com

• Grief Support Group. U.P. Home Health and Hospice will offer support for those caring for a loved one with a life-limiting diagnosis or who recently experienced the loss of a loved one. The group will meet for seven sessions and explore different aspects of grief. 3 p.m. Dandelion Cottage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 225-4545.

• Fandom Fun: Disney. Youth of all ages can enjoy this Disney-inspired after-school hour. 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• “Ask The Doctor.” This educational event will be an opportunity to have questions answered. 6 p.m. U.P. Holistic Medicine, 6044 U.S. 41 S., Suite 3. (906) 249-3600 or upholisticmedicine.com

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers (Online). This six-week program will provide the non-professional family caregiver with tools to help reduce stress, make tough decisions, reduce guilt, anger, and depression, communicate effectively, set goals and solve problems, and care for themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Registration is required. Online. upcap. org or call 2-1-1.

Negaunee

• Music, Movement and More. This parent-led storytime is for children of all ages and their caregivers. 10:30 a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

• Building Club. Youth ages five and older will discuss a topic that will be the focus of their creations and then have time to build with blocks such as LEGO bricks. Participants can have their creations displayed in the library until the following meeting. 4:30 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

Players de Noc will transport guests to the Wolfsbane School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Meet wizarding characters, learn magic spells, drink butter beer, play games, partake in magical activities, and more. Costumes are welcome. This event is for all ages. Ages 11 and younger, $12; ages 12 and older, $18. 6 to 9 p.m. Bonifas Art Center, 700 First Ave. S. (906) 7863833 or bonifasarts.org

Gwinn

• Story Time. Preschool age children with a caregiver are invited for stories, crafts and light snacks. 10:30 a.m. Forsyth Township Public Library, 180 W. Flint St. (906) 346-3433.

Hancock

• Haunted Smelter Tour. Participants will make their way through the historic ruins as they are guided by actors, ghouls and zombies. Times and prices to be announced. Quincy Smelter Works, 298 Royce Rd. events.mtu.edu

Houghton

• Backstage Jazz: Music from Television, Movies and Video Games. The performance will feature covers of music from TV, movies, and video games as well as clips of the movies and shows from which the music originated. Pay As You’re Able Tickets. 7:30 p.m. Rozsa Center, 1400 Townsend Dr. mtu.universitytickets.com

Marquette

• Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities are offered for preschool-age children. Siblings are welcome. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Blockbusting Cinema: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. This 2023 adaptation of Judy Blume’s young adult novel stars Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates. Noon. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4322 or pwpl.info

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. superiorland_bridge.tripod. com

• LEGO Club. Participants can meet other LEGO enthusiasts and build projects with the library’s LEGO blocks. 4 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2264323 or pwpl.info

• Senior Ice Skating. Open to ages 55 and older. No pre-registration required. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Lakeview Arena, 401 E. Fair Ave. (906) 228-0456.

27 FRIDAY

sunrise 8:23 a.m.; sunset 6:44 p.m.

Escanaba

• Night of Magic and Wizardry.

Calumet

• Orphan Art Sale. Includes paintings,

photography, crafts, and garden and home items. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Calumet Art Center, 57055 Fifth St. (906) 9342228 or calumetartcenter.com

Crystal Falls

• The Magic of Trino. This family-friendly comedy magic show is part of the Crystal Falls Candy Bash. $5 for students, $10 for adults. 6 p.m. The Crystal Theatre, 304 Superior Ave. (906) 875-3208 or thecrystaltheatre. org

Escanaba

• Beginner’s Art Class. Free for ages seven to 13. Materials will be provided. 1:30 p.m. Children’s Story Room, Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. (906) 789-7323 or escanabalibrary.org

• Night of Magic and Wizardry. Players de Noc will transport guests to the Wolfsbane School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Meet wizarding characters, learn magic spells, drink butter beer, play games, partake in magical activities, and more. Costumes are welcome. This event is for all ages. Ages 11 and younger, $12; ages 12 and older, $18. 6 to 9 p.m. Bonifas Art Center, 700 First Ave. S. (906) 7863833 or bonifasarts.org

Hancock

• Haunted Smelter Tour. Participants will make their way through the historic ruins as they are guided by actors, ghouls and zombies. Times and prices to be announced. Quincy Smelter Works, 298 Royce Rd. events.mtu.edu

Houghton

• Backstage Jazz: Music from Television, Movies and Video Games. The performance will feature covers of music from TV, movies, and video games as well as clips of the movies and shows from which the music originated. Pay As You’re Able Tickets. 7:30 p.m. Rozsa Center, 1400 Townsend Dr. mtu.universitytickets.com

Marquette

• Farmers Market. Includes farmers, growers, food producers, and artisans. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Marquette Commons, 112 South Third St. mqtfarmersmarket. com

• Fall Bazaar. Featuring crafts, a bake sale, attic treasures, and more. A luncheon will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (by donation). 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Marquette, 120 N. Front. St.

• Carnival of Horrors. This horror film extravaganza for teens and adults will include screenings of three classic horror films–Beetlejuice (rated PG), Poltergeist (rated PG), and the original Scream (rated R)–as well as film trivia, a costume contest, prizes, and scary snacks. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4322 or pwpl. info

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge

Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. Lessons, 10 a.m. Games, 11:30 a.m. Citizens Forum, Lakeview Arena, 401 E. Fair St. superiorland_bridge.tripod.com

• Gift and Craft Bazaar. There will be more than 30 booths featuring items from local artisans and businesses, including home decor, jewelry, sweet treats, and unique local and cultural gifts. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Westwood Mall.

• Saturday Storytime. Songs, rhymes, stories, and finger-plays will be geared towards babies and toddlers. Older siblings and older children are welcome. 10:30 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Grow Your Own Mushrooms. Participants will inoculate a pre-drilled oak log with fungus, seal the log and take it home to await a yummy feast. Registration will occcur in half-hour blocks. Suggested donation of $5 per child or $10 per family. 1 to 2:30 p.m. MooseWood Nature Center, Shiras Pool Building at Presque Isle Park. To register by October 23, moosewoodnc@gmail.com

• Downtown Trick or Treat. Trick or Treat at participating business. 4 to 7 p.m. Downtown and Marquette Commons. downtownmarquette.org

Michigamme

• Children’s Halloween Costume Party. Stop by for the annual costume party. Join the costume contest, play games and enjoy refreshments. 1:30 p.m. Michigamme Community Center, Main St.

Calumet

• Art Junkies. An arts and craft social group. Noon to 2 p.m. Calumet Art Center, 57055 Fifth St. (906) 231-0448.

30

sunrise 8:27 a.m.; sunset 6:39 p.m.

Marquette

• Wiggle Worms Storytime. Stories are intermixed with hands-on, interactive activities. 9:45 a.m. Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Aging U.P. Presentation. Christine Harkness, MS, CCC-SLP, speech language pathologist, in coordination with Jamie Barbiere, community outreach coordinator at Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice, will present this two-part series to help identify positive attitudes toward aging. Participants will learn ways to improve their decision making and memory, and optional cognitive screenings will be available. 2 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. (906) 225-7760.

• ‘Twas the Night Before Halloween

Storytime. Families with youth of all ages can enjoy Halloween stories, songs and more. Costumes are encouraged. Children will be invited to come up on stage for a Halloween parade and can trick-or-treat on their way out the door. 6 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

Negaunee

• All-Ages Online Storytime. Miss Jessica will lead stories, songs and rhymes on Facebook Live. 11 a.m. facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary. (906) 475-7700.

31 TUESDAY

sunrise 8:29 a.m.; sunset 6:38 p.m.

support groups

• Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families— Marquette Sundays, 7 p.m., Use the parking lot entrance. Downstairs meeting room, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 201 E. Ridge St. adultchildren.org/meeting

• Alano Club—Marquette. Twelvestep recovery meetings daily. Monday through Saturday, noon and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. 3000 US-41 (back side of mall), Marquette.

• Al-Anon Family Groups. A fellowship offering strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers. al-alon.org or (888) 425-2666.

• Alcoholics Anonymous. Meetings throughout Marquette County, open daily, at many locations and times. Twenty-four-hour answering service, aa-marquettecounty.org or (800) 605-5043.

• ALZConnected. This is a free, online community for everyone affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other memory loss diseases. alzconnected.org

• American Legacy Foundation. Smoking quit line for expectant mothers and cessation information for women. (800) 668-8278.

• Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Checks. Cholesterol checks are $5. Call for Marquette County schedule. (906) 225-4545.

• Divorce Care—Ishpeming. This non-denominational group is for people who are separated or divorced. New members are welcome.

Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Northiron Church, 910 Palms Ave. (906) 475-6032 or northiron.church

• Grief Share—Ishpeming. This non-denominational group is for people dealing with grief and loss.

Mondays, 2:30 p.m. Northiron Church, 910 Palms Ave. northiron. church or (906) 475-6032.

Halloween

White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

Gwinn

• Trick or Treating. 5 to 7 p.m.

Ishpeming

• Tot Tuesday Storytime. Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities followed by an optional craft and playtime. 11 a.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info

• Trick or Treating. 4 to 7 p.m.

Marquette

• Book Babies. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays are offered for children up to 17 months old. Older siblings are welcome. 9:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter

• Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities are offered for preschool-age children. Siblings are welcome. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323 or pwpl.info

• Oil Painting, Pastels and Drawing Classes with Marlene Wood. Bring your own supplies. $20. 1 to 3 p.m. Marquette Arts and Culture Center, Lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 225-8655.

• Trick or Treating. 4 to 7 p.m.

• Senior Dance Class. Free for City of Marquette and neighboring township residents. 4 p.m. City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center, Lower Level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St.

(906) 225-8655.

• La Table Française. The French Program at NMU offers this informal conversation and discussion group. The topic is selected prior to the meeting and presented by advanced students of French. Community members are welcome. 7 p.m. Room 311, Lydia M. Olson Library, NMU. (906) 227-2940 or llis@nmu.edu

Michigamme

• Trunk or Treat. Trick-or-treat on Main street and enjoy a pumpkin and scarecrow contest, cake walk, prizes and more goodies. 4 to 6 p.m. Main St.

Negaunee

• Trick or Treating. 4 to 7 p.m.

• iCanQuit. Smokers are invited to learn more about quitting with the help of a quitting coach. (800) 480-7848.

• Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous. Tuesdays, 12:05 p.m. Upstairs, The Crib Coffee House, 401 N. Third St. ITAAMQT@zohomail. com

• Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice Grief Support Group— Gwinn. People dealing with grief and loss are encouraged to attend. Individual grief counseling is available. October 11. 2 p.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 Maple St. (906) 225-7760 or lakesuperiorhospice.org

• Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice Grief Support Group— Marquette. People dealing with grief and loss are encouraged to attend. Individual grief counseling is available. October 18. 5:30 p.m. Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice, 914 W. Baraga Ave. (906) 225-7760 or lakesuperiorhospice.org

• Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice Grief Support Group— Negaunee. People dealing with grief and loss are encouraged to attend. Individual grief counseling is available. October 19. 3 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson St. lakesuperiorhospice.org or (906) 475-6266.

• Marquette Codependents Anonymous Meeting. Mondays, 7 p.m. LoveMarq Church, 728 W. Kaye Ave. coda.org

• Michigan Tobacco Quit Line. This free quit smoking coaching hotline provides callers with a personal health coach. (800) 784-8669.

• Motherhood Support Group— Marquette. Meets the second Thursday of each month. 6 p.m. Suunta Integrative Health, 1209 N. Third St. (906) 273-0964.

• Nar-Anon Meetings—Ishpeming. Family and friends who have addicted

loved ones are invited. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Mission Covenant Church, 1001 N. Second St. (906) 361-9524.

• Narcotics Anonymous Meetings— Marquette. Family and friends who have addicted loved ones are invited. Open meetings, Wednesdays and Sundays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Closed meeting, Fridays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Use the Ridge Street entrance. Downstairs Social Room, Marquette Hope First Campus, 111 E. Ridge St.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness—In-Person Support Group. Individuals living with mental illness and friends or families living with an individual with mental illness are welcome. October 9 and 19. 7 p.m. Superior Alliance for Independent Living, Suite A, 1200 Wright St. (906) 360-7107 or namimqt.com

• National Alliance on Mental Illness—In-Person Educational Meeting. An NMU professor will speak on mental illness. October 23. 7 p.m. Superior Alliance for Independent Living, Suite A, 1200 Wright St. (906) 360-7107 or namimqt.com

• National Alliance on Mental Illness—Zoom Support Group. Individuals living with mental illness and friends or families living with an individual with mental illness are welcome. October 12 (Zoom date may be subject to change). 7 p.m. Email ckbertucci58@charter.net or call or text (906) 360-7107 before 6:45 p.m. the day of the meeting to receive the Zoom invitation. www.namimqt.com

• Nicotine Anonymous. (415) 7500328 or www.nicotine-anonymous.org

• Parkinson’s Support Group. Open to people living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. October 18. 2 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. (906) 228-0456.

• Senior Support Group— Marquette. Brian Maki, service

technician at Maki Consulting, will discuss computer maintenance, such as changing passwords, reviewing antivirus protection, and backing up essential data. October 19. 2 p.m. Mill Creek Clubhouse, 1728 Windstone Dr. (906) 225-7760 or lakesuperiorhospice.org

• Sexual Health and Addiction Therapy Group. Call Great Lakes Recovery Centers for more details. Dates, times and locations vary. (906) 228-9696.

• SMART Recovery—Calumet. A self-help group for alcohol and substance abuse and other addictive behaviors. Mondays, 7 p.m. Copper Country Mental Health, 56938 Calumet Avenue. smartrecovery.org

• SMART Recovery—Hancock. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. Conference Room No. 5, U.P. Health Systems–Portage Hospital, 500 Campus Dr.

• SMART Recovery—Marquette. Mondays, Noon. Zoom meeting. Visit smartrecovery.com for Zoom link.

• 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 TOPS.org

• Virtual Caregiver Support Group. U.P. family caregivers are welcome to join. A device with an internet connection, webcam, microphone and an email address are required. Advanced registration required. 2 p.m. Second Tuesday of the month. (906) 217-3019 or caregivers@upcap.org

• Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program. Clinics include nutritional counseling and coupon pick-up. Appointments required. Call for Marquette County schedule. mqthealth.org or (906) 475-7846.