Good morning, Marquette.

St. Michael Catholic Church’s Altar Society hosts a Fall Bazaar on Saturday, Nov.

7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Msgr. Dunleavy Hall. The event features a white elephant sale and barley soup luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $10 or $5 for children.

The Rock Lions Club and American Legion are hosting an all-you-can-eat Hunters Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, Nov.

1 at 14454 M-35 in Rock from 9 a.m. to noon — admission costs $13 for adults and $9 for children, with a raffle drawing at noon.

On Wednesday, the Gwinn VFW hosted a free lunch event by U.P.

Together with Veterans to offer outreach and VA assistance with a focus on mental health support for local heroes. Representative Jack Bergman attended and is discussing classifying remote areas for improved service.

Scare actors are gearing up for the 18th annual Haunted Hayride at the County Fairgrounds today from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. through Saturday — general admission is $10 and visitors must follow strict no carry-in rules.

U.P. Poet Laureate Emerita Beverly Matherne read four spooky poems and a short story at Ishpeming Carnegie Library to set a Halloween mood, featuring a piece inspired by her own paranormal encounter.

Today, NMU Board of Trustees approved a five-year Master Facilities Plan featuring a new arts center with campus upgrades and a Center for Creative Arts and Entrepreneurship; the $51.5 million plan (including a $30 million state request) aims to strengthen NMU's role as a local arts and culture hub.

Grades 6 to 12 students learn cooking skills at Marquette Food Co-Op in a monthly falafel-making class — organized with Peter White Public Library — that teaches basic kitchen techniques.

Michigan DNR urges anyone in the UP to report black bear den locations by logging GPS coordinates when found this fall, as the agency will use the data for research and advises observers to keep a safe distance from dens.

The Marquette County Road 510 bridge is set against vibrant fall color today (with foliage adding a scenic backdrop for passersby).

Locals and visitors can enjoy the picturesque view along the route.

Family caregivers can gain firsthand understanding of dementia challenges through a free simulation program on Friday, Nov.

13 at Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice in Marquette — sessions are small and require advance registration by Nov. 6.

On Wednesday, Oct. 14, UP Health System-Marquette hosted a Rural Health Showcase where about 50 residents presented quality improvement projects aimed at improving recruitment and retention in rural care (the annual event builds local connections).

Practicing doctors engaged with future providers to share employment opportunities.