Good morning, Marquette.

Robert Mercure is promoting biking on two routes that start at the Recreation Area on Silver Creek Road in Chocolay Township.

The 10-mile Youth Challenge rides to Lions Field and back and the 24-mile Chocolay Challenge rides to Lakenenland on rough gravel — both routes aim to get more people out on the Iron Ore Heritage Trail.

At a Community Action Alger-Marquette meeting, CAAM Executive Director Michelle LaJoie said she will have a solution for the future of Meals on Wheels within three weeks and will present it at the board meeting on September 25.

City Director Jon Swenson stressed that stable meal service is vital for seniors while community members explore ideas like a membership fee to fund the program — ensuring basic services continue.

The NMU cold case program solved a 39-year-old case from 1986 using forensic investigative genetic genealogy to clear suspects and help local law enforcement by digitizing old records — it started in 2022 and now reviews two cases each semester.

A vinyl record show will be held from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug.

30 at Blackrocks Brewery in Marquette. The free event will offer thousands of records, CDs, posters, cassettes, books and t-shirts along with 13 musical acts, 14 local artists and 4 food trucks - hosted by the Northern Michigan University Vinyl Record Club.

Yesterday, the Marquette Symphony Orchestra Summer Strings group opened HarborFest with a night of Summer Blues music, and Marquette Rockestra performed next at the festival.

HarborFest, sponsored by the Marquette Harbor Rotary+ raises funds for community grants as it continues this weekend at Mattson Lower Harbor Park.

Sixty teachers from Marquette Alger and NMU gathered at NMU’s campus for a four-day Institute of Multisensory Education training program—this course taught methods like vowel exercises and world breakdown techniques to help all learners.

The school board and NMU plan to offer the training again in the future.

The NMU Marching Band—with 141 members and Director Steve Riley in his second year—began its season yesterday with intense week-long band camp that focuses on a new pregame drill and evolving formations.

They will perform their first halftime show on August 28 at Superior Dome featuring a themed presentation around the NMU Wildpups.

Dr. Frank Farbod of the Facial Surgery Institute in Marquette has been appointed to serve on the national Committee on Rules & Procedure for the House of Delegates of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and is one of only 15 surgeons nationwide chosen for the National Committee on Healthcare Policy—recognizing his longstanding leadership in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He is finishing his term as immediate past president of the Michigan Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons this year and has treated patients from across the Upper Peninsula.

Competitors practiced at the Negaunee Rod — Gun Club on Thursday in preparation for the fourth annual Yooper Side-By-Side Classic, which begins today at 9 a.m. and runs until Saturday at 5 p.m. The tournament is the largest side-by-side shotgun contest in the state and honors the tradition of classic shotguns.

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.

Adrian and Meredith Live Performance

8 PM — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $10 — Experience gritty vocals and fiery fiddling in a night of eclectic music.

Pigeon Hill Tap Night

6-9 p.m. — Stucko's Pub & Grill — Cost unknown — Celebrate great beer from Pigeon Hill Brewing while enjoying good company.

Live Music Night with Babe Report, 44Acres, and Bimbo

8-11 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $5 Cover — Experience a vibrant music night featuring local bands in a beloved brewery setting.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

3-7 p.m. — Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority — Free drop-off — Safely dispose of hazardous waste and contribute to environmental protection efforts.

Anna p.s. Concert at Drifa Brewing

6 PM – 12 AM — Drífa Brewing Company — $10 cover charge — Enjoy live Indie Folk music from Anna p.s. as they showcase their latest album.

The Go Rounds Live Concert

8 PM – 2 AM — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $15 Student / $18 General Admission — Experience the mind-bending sounds of The Go Rounds blending indie, psych-pop, and twang-rock.

Blackrocks Oktoberfest Celebration

4 PM – 3 AM — 424 N 3rd St, Marquette, MI — Free entry — Celebrate Oktoberfest with German music, food vendors, and stein competitions while dressed in traditional attire.

Grateful Dead Tribute Sunday Funday

3-5 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $10 Admission — Enjoy a lively afternoon with Another One performing classic Grateful Dead tunes and great craft beer.