Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
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🏘️ Community
Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift will partner with Feeding America West Michigan to host a drive-thru mobile food pantry event on Thursday, July 10 at 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey — food will be distributed starting at 10 a.m. and will last until supplies run out or until 11:30 a.m., serving about 550 families as guests remain in their cars.
A Wisconsin non-profit raised funds on Friday outside Lume Cannabis in Iron Mountain by selling brats and burgers to support training service dogs for veterans with mental health struggles and first responders—its proceeds will expand service into the U.P.— and it will continue fundraising across Dickinson County until August.
The public is invited to join the Jeannie Kangas Memorial Wine Tasting at Negaunee VFW Post 3165 on Tuesday, July 8, from 6-9 p.m. Ticket holders will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, basket raffles, and Brad Brownell's entertainment starting at 7 p.m. — tickets cost $20 and the venue is at 208 Gold St. in downtown Negaunee.
🎭 Culture
The Negaunee City Band will celebrate Pioneer Week with a concert that features works by local composers.
The event will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Outdoor Performing Arts Center on the east end of Iron Street—its start time moved half an hour earlier to avoid conflicts with other events.
🎉 Marquette Events
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JASNO Live Music Performance
8 p.m. — Superior Culture — Ticket info not specified — Experience the vibrant sounds of local band Jasno as they perform live in Marquette.
Queen City Half Marathon and 5K
8:00 – 11:45 AM — Queen City Running Co. — Check website for registration fees — Experience a fast and scenic course in the charming city of Marquette.
Sip & Stretch Yoga Session
10-11 a.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $15 includes first beverage — Unwind with yoga while sipping your favorite brew in the Biergarten.
The Boston Imposters Concert on the Steps
6:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Peter White Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a night of acoustic folk music with husband-wife duo The Boston Imposters.
Donut Dash 5k
10 AM — Provisions MQT — Registration fee applies — Participate in a fun run supporting local community initiatives with a sweet twist.
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