Good morning, Marquette.

Marquette Dog Park Friends are fundraising for a summer off-leash park on BL&P land (8.8 acres) along CR-550 near the NTN Trailhead.

The park will include wooded trails for large dogs, an enclosed area for small dogs, and a hand pump, with construction planned for next spring if donations suffice.

The 24th annual Buzz the Gut car show and parade will take place Saturday in Ishpeming, and thousands are expected to admire rows of classic cars.

This event highlights local charm and community spirit.

Silver Creek Church holds its 20th Backpack SOS event for children Pre-K to 12 on Saturday, Aug.

15 from 9 to 11 a.m. at its Harvey campus (backpacks and supplies provided). It partners with Feeding America West Michigan for a Food Pantry on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m.

Marquette County residents attended ‘Lessons Learned from the Data Center Fightback’ at Ore Dock Brewing Company to learn how they can have their voices heard on potential data centers.

Local advocate Mark Jamrozek & comedian Charlie Berens shared strategies for community engagement.

Higher Love Cannabis Co. suspended operations at five U.P. dispensaries in Crystal Falls, Escanaba, Houghton, Munising and Ontonagon on Sunday, Aug.

9 due to a mounting state tax burden — the company will continue serving customers at its four remaining locations in Ironwood, Marquette, Menominee and Norway.

The Marquette Choral Society will begin rehearsals for its December Holiday Favorites concert on Aug.

24 at NMU’s Thomas Fine Arts Building, with registration starting at 6 p.m. for a $70 fee. December concerts are on Dec. 5 and 6 at Reynolds Recital Hall.

The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing 3.5 miles on US-41 from the Alger County line to Marquette County Road 456 on Aug.

20 — drivers should expect alternating lane traffic while work including cold milling, asphalt resurfacing and pavement markings is carried out until Oct. 30.

WIC raised income eligibility limits in June to help families cope with rising food prices, with a family of four now qualified if their income is under $61,050 (families on Medicaid, SNAP, or cash assistance are automatically approved).

The program also offers nutrition education and breastfeeding support.

Marquette drivers are urged to protect themselves and their families by following NHTSA guidelines (buckle up every trip, use proper car seats, drive sober, obey speed limits, and avoid distractions) to keep the roads safe.

MSU College of Human Medicine announced a $100,000 gift and half estate donation from Karen Bahrman for heart valve research at the MSU Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering in memory of her husband, David Bahrman; the funds will support studies using organoids (small heart models) to improve surgery.

Marquette Coastal Rowing will host free Monday Rowing events every Monday at 6 p.m. on Lake Superior through October, inviting locals to enjoy a scenic row and learn about local history (reflecting community traditions).