Good morning, Marquette.

After a harsh winter caused a barn collapse and damaged vital snow equipment, Ishpeming Ski Club is asking for community help via its GiveButter crowdfunding drive — the nonprofit, which has served the area for over 100 years, relies on donations to repair its machinery.

Emergency responders will race in go-karts at the Marquette County Fair this Saturday at 4:15 p.m. to raise cash and food donations for the Salvation Army amid a summer slump (they plan to top last year’s totals).

Trenary Toast Cafe partners with the Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan this week to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library with a limited-edition blueberry sparkle lemonade + kids aged 0 to 5 get a monthly book, and the festivities conclude Thursday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the cafe.

Cross General Contracting said Jersey Mike’s is working with prospective franchisees for its new store in Marquette Township, which will open by the end of the year + further updates will follow soon.

Blues on the Bay returns this weekend at the historic Thunder Bay Inn in Big Bay.

The 6th Annual blues festival will feature live outdoor performances, local food plus regional acts including Jupiter Vinyl and the Flat Broke Blues Band.

After NMU’s CDL program was suspended last week for compliance issues, Midwest Truck Driving School in Escanaba stepped in to help displaced students complete 160-hour Class A training.

Since 1998 the school has trained over 20,000 drivers + this move gives students renewed hope.

The Upper Peninsula Children's Museum will host its Second Thursday Creativity Series — International Left-handers Day — tomorrow from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 123 W.

Baraga Ave, featuring hands-on craft activities, music and free Culver's frozen custard with no fee.

Marquette is now the second U.P. community to join the AARP Age-Friendly Network, which plans to boost mobility, housing and services for its growing senior population.

The City will work with AARP Michigan + community partners to expand resources and improve local aging-friendly initiatives.

InvestUP and regional planning groups launched the Upper Peninsula Rent Study to gather rental data from landlords across all 15 U.P. counties.

The survey, open until Monday, Aug. 31, will provide information on rents, vacancies, and unit types & guide future housing plans.

Local rowers came into port today after rowing on calm waters — a sign of their teamwork and skill.