Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of June.
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🏘️ Community
At the 38th annual Bridgefest in Hancock, community members held fundraisers on Saturday to support Presley, a dog battling bone cancer whose Puppy Party raised funds for his treatment.
The festival featured races, raffle baskets and a cornhole tournament organized by Houghton High School’s hockey team—bringing neighbors together in support of those in need.
On Saturday morning, the D.J.
Jacobetti Home for Veterans held a pancake breakfast fundraiser to raise money for its Charitable Support Fund that pays for activities like fishing trips+picnics and bingo for its residents.
Today in Gwinn, the 19th Great Lakes Rodeo hosted youth barrel races where kids and their horses ran a cloverleaf course while vendors, bull riding, and a rodeo clown provided family-friendly fun — adding to a day full of local action.
🏥 Health
The 20th Hope Starts Here Challenge raised over $500,000 at the Superior Dome in Marquette to support brain tumor research at the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center.
About 400 racers joined events including a half marathon, 31K, 10K, 5K, leisure walk, and kids’ run — the day ended with a free lunch and award ceremony.
🎉 Marquette Events
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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.
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