Good morning, Marquette.

Team Wireless will hold its 7th annual Backpack 4 Kids event on Saturday at 9 a.m. at all its locations, where every child who visits will receive a free backpack filled with school supplies including a notebook, pencils, and crayons—nearly 3,000 backpacks and about $120,000 in supplies will be given away.

Marquette residents supported a local nonprofit last Thursday by touring seven beautiful gardens during the 31st annual Garden Tour hosted by the Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee—participants also enjoyed refreshments at Blackrocks Brewery and asked gardeners for tips on plant care. The committee is already planning next year's tour and invites local gardeners to sign up for a stop.

This weekend, swimmers will participate in the 22nd Annual Swim Teal Lake event on Saturday to raise money for Camp UPeninsulin, a camp for kids with Type 1 diabetes.

West End Health Foundation will match donations up to $10k—registrations are available online and volunteers to kayak with participants are still needed.

The South Shore Fishing Association is seeking more boat captains for its annual Veterans Fishing Day as it prepares to take about 125 veterans on more than 60 boats along Lower Harbor in Marquette - the group is also asking for volunteers for setup, lunch service, and takedown.

Michigan-born photographer David Zurick released his new book The Third Coast, blending Great Lakes landscapes with local human stories.

He started the project during the COVID-19 pandemic when travel limits shifted his focus to the vibrant ties between lake communities and their environment — his work now captures the deep connection between the people and the lakes.

Art on the Rocks returns to Marquette's Mattson Lower Harbor Park this weekend for its 65th year, with free admission and work from over 100 local and national artists.

The outdoor festival runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — its long history is tied to strong local support.

The Dickinson County 4-H Proud Equestrian Program will serve kids and young adults with disabilities between the ages of 5 and 26 at the Dickinson County Fairgrounds (held from August 4 to August 8) and will offer one hour of therapeutic horseback riding each day (led by a certified instructor).

On Wednesday, the Negaunee Little League Majors baseball team won the state championship by defeating Plymouth-Canton 10-5 and celebrated at Rivers Field on Thursday—where the community welcomed them back—before planning to travel to Whitestown for the Great Lakes Regional Tournament from August 2 to 6.

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.

Chanteymen & Windmill Music Live Concert

8-11 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $10 — Get ready to have your socks rocked right off with live music from Chanteymen and Windmill Music.

3rd Annual Marquette County Fair Fun Run

2-3:30 p.m. — 715 M-553, Gwinn, MI — Registration fee applies — Participate in a spirited run to celebrate community and health at the Marquette County Fair.

HarborFest

All day — Ellwood A Mattson Lower Harbor Park — Free admission — Celebrate the end of summer with family fun, tasty food, and live music while supporting local charities.

Wildcat Gold Release & NMU Alumni Happy Hour

8:30-10:30 p.m. — Blackrocks Brewery — Cost information not provided — Celebrate the yearly release of a collaborative lager while supporting NMU students' outdoor recreation access.

Sip & Stretch Yoga

10-11 a.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $15 includes first beverage — Unwind with refreshing yoga and a brew in a vibrant setting.