Good morning, Marquette.

Local groups are addressing rising homelessness in the U.P.

Room at the Inn’s new family shelter unit in K.I. Sawyer and a coordinated U.P. Shelter Network aim to expand resources for residents in need.

At 10-10:45 a.m. Monday, July 20, three baby dinosaur puppets will hatch live at the Peter White Public Library Community Room, offering an interactive storytime — children under 8 must attend with an adult.

Marquette Downtown Development Authority has announced the return of Music On Third, a series of sidewalk concerts featuring local musicians every third Thursday from July through September on Third Street downtown.

The series will include street closures for safety + promote legal alcohol consumption outside restaurants.

The Lake Superior Theatre boathouse will host a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s As You Like It from Jul.

21-24 at 7:30 p.m., where the classic play is reimagined with a lively Margaritaville theme (modern language and creative set design add fresh excitement).

The Cemetery Tour is part of the Barnes-Hecker Mine Disaster centennial remembrance.

Self-guided tours run the weekend of July 19 and on Aug. 16 in Ishpeming, with maps available at the cemetery entrance where family members honor their loved ones.

Today, the Marquette Regional History Center launched its summer bus tour season — a 90-minute ride on a classic air-conditioned Checker bus as volunteer reenactors brought local geology, Anishinaabe history and city stories to life; the tours run through July and August to fundraise for the museum.

Bay College and Laerdal Medical are hosting a simulation workshop on Friday in the U.P. where 40 participants can gain hands-on practice with mannequins — the free event aims to boost simulation training in clinical settings.

Bayshore Veterinary Hospital advises local pet owners to keep their pets indoors amid wildfire smoke this week as smoke can cause breathing issues and lethargy, especially in older dogs (large breeds over 6 and small breeds over 8) and recommends contacting a veterinarian if symptoms appear.

Joel Kangas from Active Physical Therapy in Marquette shared lower back safety tips for proper bending and lifting on Wednesday, July 15 on Mark and Walt in the Morning + he emphasized that strong back, leg, and core muscles support safe movement.

Professional fisherman Mike DelVisco will share fishing tips, answer questions and sign autographs at Texas Roadhouse at 3440 US 41 West, Marquette, from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, where guests can register to win a fishing prize package +includes lures, fishing line, sunglasses and baits+.