Good morning, Marquette.

The Marquette Kiwanis Club will host its 68th annual Chicken Barbecue at Lakeview Arena on Sunday, June 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.—serving half-chicken meals with baked potatoes, rolls, milk and ice cream to raise money for local community projects.

Tickets cost $18 and can be bought online or at the event.

The 7th Annual Marquette County Community Resource Fair will be held on Thursday, June 26th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Lakeview Arena in Marquette—free to all and featuring nearly 70 community organizations offering health screenings, food, housing, utility support, veteran assistance, vaccinations and women’s resources.

Marquette seniors learned how to spot scam calls and online attacks at the Peter White Public Library during a SAIL seminar—Giovanni Pedrotti explained that trusting instincts and reporting suspicious messages can help keep everyone safe.

Ishpeming police are asking for help locating Bailey Aho-Carello, who evaded authorities after being out on bond for armed robbery, unlawful driving, and assault with intent to do great bodily harm—his Facebook account reacted with a laughing emoji to a police appeal and he now faces a felony warrant for unarmed robbery, so anyone with information is urged to call the department.

A recent ALICE report shows that 41% of Marquette households are above the poverty line while still struggling to afford necessities — officials say the cost of living is growing faster than wages.

United Way and local agencies will provide programs such as free food delivery to help families close this gap.

Harbor Light Early Education has opened enrollment in Marquette for an at-home preschool serving children ages 2 to 6.

The summer program will start on June 16 and the school still needs one more teacher—owner Ashley Crosland explained.

The Superior Wildlife Rehab & Education Center in Marquette is hosting a benefit event this weekend at Up North Lodge in Gwinn from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to support its care for orphaned and injured wildlife.

Marquette is set to host the 2025 Lake Superior Performance Rally this fall with a new route featuring challenging stages near Ishpeming and a final run up and down Mount Marquette.

The event will begin with a Thursday evening Parc Expose at Fox Marquette Subaru and end with a downtown block party—complete with live music, entertainment and awards for volunteers.

Rock & Roll Prom Night

8-11 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $10 — Dress fancy, get dancey, and enjoy a night of rock and roll vibes.

Great Lakes Rodeo

All day — Johnson Lake Rd — Fees may apply — Experience a thrilling weekend of rodeo fun for the whole family.

Fishboil Fundraiser 2025

5-10 p.m. — Lake Superior Theater — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Experience the unique flavors of a Fish Boil dinner while supporting community programs with a lively auction.

The Bergonzi Trio

The Bergonzi Trio plays at Reynolds Recital Hall at 7:30 pm. Beautiful chamber music recital featuring Haydn, Tchaikovsky, and contemporary composer Jennifer Higdon.

Brookridge Heights Car Show

1-3 p.m. — Brookridge Heights — Free food and beverages — Enjoy an afternoon filled with antique and classic cars alongside live entertainment.

Marquette County Community Resource Fair

2-5 p.m. — Marquette Lakeview Arena — Free entry — Connect with local resources and services to support your everyday life.

Family Health & Resource Fair

1-5 p.m. — Upper Great Lakes Sawyer Family Health Center — Free entry — Explore health activities, community resources, and enjoy a health & wellness garden grand opening.

Marquette Fireworks Show

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Ellwood A Mattson Lower Harbor Park — Free entry — Experience a spectacular fireworks display while enjoying the Marquette County Exchange Club's Food Fest.

Charlie Millard Album Launch Party

8:30-11:30 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $10 — Celebrate the release of Charlie Millard's new album with a night of music and fun.