Good morning, Marquette.

906 Adventure Team is launching its fundraising campaign to build Gluski Park as a community trailhead and outdoor recreation space adjacent to Basecamp on Lakeshore Boulevard in Marquette.

The event kicks off Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Basecamp, where visitors can tour the property and hear from kids in the Adventure Team.

Ishpeming Lions Club and Partridge Creek Farm are hosting a second annual tree giveaway this weekend at the Partridge Creek Community Farm Site from 1 to 3 p.m., with over 120 fruit and nut trees, chicken wire provided, and a tree care lesson offered to help address food insecurity.

WLUC-TV earned two Michigan Emmy Award nominations for a historical documentary and a military feature honoring U.P.

Women of Valor Honor Flight. Winners will be announced on June 13 in Detroit (the nod marks a milestone for the station’s commitment to local storytelling).

The Lake Superior Art Association celebrated 75 years at the Marquette Regional History Center Wednesday night by showcasing art from the past seven decades.

The nonprofit plans to attract younger members and update programs (including its long-running Art on the Rocks) as it looks forward.

Marquette Regional History Center invites residents to the 21st Annual Cemetery Walk at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery on May 28 to honor World War II heroes; choose a self-guided tour from 1-3 p.m. or join a guided tour at 6 p.m. with a $5 suggested donation.

Over 50 local business owners and entrepreneurs gathered Wednesday at the Up North Lodge in Gwinn for the Small Business Summit (first ever) hosted by Forsyth Forward to connect and explore available business resources.

UP Michigan Works! provided details about its youth services on TV6 Morning News last Wednesday (highlighting work-based learning and paid internships) to help local young residents explore career options.

More information is available on its website.

Adults, seniors and teens can join Writers on Writing, a new workshop led by award-winning poet Kathleen Heideman (an environmental advocate), at the Peter White Public Library Shiras Room from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 18 with space limited to 15 participants and no admission charge.

The NMU Center for Rural Health will host the U.P.

Future Health Leaders Camp from July 19 through 24, offering a five-day program with hands-on simulations for 8th and 9th graders interested in healthcare careers & seeking sponsors to support student scholarships.

Marquette County Sheriff’s Office began searching for the Teal Lake meltdown sculpture this morning as a training exercise for diving emergencies.

The search started at 9 a.m. on Teal Lake and will last several hours, Lt. Brian Kurin (Special Operations Division) said.

National Root Canal Appreciation Day was observed on Wednesday, May 13 as Dr. Bran Lackovic of Roots by Dr. Bran emphasized his calm, no-drama office design to help patients overcome fears about root canal procedures.

Northern Michigan University's hockey team opens its season on Friday, Oct.2 and Saturday, Oct.3 in Marquette as they host Miami at 7:07 p.m. on Friday and 6:07 p.m. on Saturday.

The Wildcats (50th anniversary season) are led by third-year coach Dave Shyiak.

Bee Positive & Plant Sale

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Moosewood Nature Center — RSVP required — Discover bee habitat and shop for native plants to support local wildlife.

Lasers on the Ore Dock

10:15 PM - 12:15 AM — Lower Harbor Ore Dock — Free entry — Experience a breathtaking laser display illuminating the night sky over Lake Superior.