Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of March.
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🏘️ Community
Marquette County West End Youth Center held a donation-based rummage sale to raise funds to bring the Boys and Girls Club to the area— the club will help offer an after-school program that gives kids homework help and a meal.
Founder Rose Chivens said the club will visit in May to support a safe and fun space for kids when not in school.
UP resident Jean Baggiore (born in Gwinn on March 26th) celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday in Ishpeming with family and friends.
She remembered a day in Detroit when a police officer stopped her and a friend for jaywalking and said her secret to a long life is having good friends, a clear mind and a little wine each day.
💼 Business
On Friday, a Waymo self-driving car drove around Marquette during an ice storm warning as part of tests to gauge how its system handles winter weather—Alphabet said it will continue these tests in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in 2025 without promising a new robotaxi service.
🎉 Marquette Events
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Mason Jennings Live Concert
7 p.m. - 1 a.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of captivating pop-folk music from Minnesota's own Mason Jennings.
Live Music Night with Chanteymen, Cattle Dogs, and Addicus
9-11:59 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $5 — Enjoy a lively evening of music with Chanteymen and their friends in a vibrant local brewery.
Cause for Paws 50th Anniversary Gala
6-10 p.m. — Marquette Holiday Inn — Tickets required — Celebrate UPAWS’s milestone anniversary with music, auctions, and friends in a festive atmosphere.
3rd Annual Elements of Taste
6-11:30 p.m. — Ramada by Wyndham Marquette — Refunds available up to 7 days prior — Experience a delightful roaming dinner and cocktail pairing exploring the elements of taste.
Sip & Stretch Yoga at Ore Dock
7-8 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $15 includes your first beverage — Unwind with yoga and enjoy a refreshing brew in a community setting.
Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt
12-3 p.m. — Barrel + Beam — Fundraiser for UP Hospice Foundation — Celebrate Easter with brunch, games, and an egg hunt while supporting a good cause!
New Nostalgia Concert
9 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $10 General Admission, $5 Students — Experience a unique fusion of jazz and rock with New Nostalgia's dynamic nonet.
Back in the Building - Almost Elvis!
6-11:30 p.m. — Elks Lodge — Affordable tickets — Rock the night away with Almost Elvis performing timeless hits of the King.
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