From community meals to winter recreation, there’s plenty happening across Alger County. Fitness enthusiasts can join Deep Blue Fitness classes, while families have playgroups and story time to enjoy. Fish fry season is in full swing at the Moose Lodge and American Legion, and live music fills the air at local venues. Those looking to get involved can attend city, township and club meetings, while outdoor lovers can hit the trails for Valley Spur’s Taste & Glide or join the 21st Annual Snowmobile Vets Ride. Whether you’re staying active, enjoying a good meal or engaging with the community, there’s something for everyone this week.
As always, event details may change, especially with unpredictable weather. Be sure to check with organizers before heading out.
Friday, Feb. 28
• Deep Blue Fitness: Strength & Fitness Class (60 minutes); 5 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation Department
• Munising Hockey Association open skate: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Alger Centennial Ice Arena
• Moose Lodge fish fry: 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• American Legion fish fry: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 1
• Alger County 4-H: Dairy Conference
• Deep Blue Fitness: Stretch & Mobility Class (30 minutes); 8:30 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation Department
• Deep Blue Fitness: Strength & Fitness Class (60 minutes); 9 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation Department
• 21st Annual Snowmobile Vets Ride: sign-in 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; ride opens at 10 a.m.; Fox River Motel
• Valley Spur: Taste & Glide; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Reading with Madison: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Falling Rock Cafe & Bookstore
Sunday, March 2
• Alger County 4-H: Dairy Conference
• Silent Book Club: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Falling Rock Cafe & Bookstore
Monday, March 3
• Deep Blue Fitness: Strength & Fitness Class (30 minutes); 9 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation Department
• TaleSpinners Storytime: 10:30 a.m.; Munising Public Library • Girl Scouts cookie sale: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Peoples State Bank
• Munising Hockey Association open skate: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Alger Centennial Ice Arena
• Alger County Road Commission meeting: 4 p.m.; E9264 M-28, Munising
• Moose Lodge bingo: doors open at 5 p.m.
• Deep Blue Fitness: Stretch & Mobility Class (60 minutes); 5:30 p.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation Department
• Munising Township Board regular meeting and annual budget public hearing: 7 p.m.; Munising Township Hall
• Onota Township Board meeting: 7 p.m.; Onota Township Hall
• Munising Hockey Association adult drop-in hockey: 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Alger Centennial Ice Arena
Tuesday, March 4
• Deep Blue Fitness: Strength & Fitness Class (60 minutes); 5 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation Department
• Community Lunch Bunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Wesleyan Church
• Rotary weekly meeting: noon; Foggy’s Steakhouse
• Alger County Right to Life meeting: 2 p.m.; Munising Baptist Ministry Center
• Happy Lamb Knitting Club: 5 p.m.; Munising Public Library
Wednesday, March 5
• Deep Blue Fitness: Strength & Fitness Class (60 minutes); 9 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation Department
• Chatham Playgroup; 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Rock River Community Library
• Feeding America; 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.; Wesleyan Church
• Kiwanis Club of Alger County: Board Member Meeting; 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.; Westminster Hall / First Presbyterian Church
• Falling Rock Cafe & Bookstore: Live Music; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Munising Hockey Association: Open Skate; 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Alger Centennial Ice Arena
• Munising City Commission Meeting; 6 p.m.
• Moose Lodge: Member Meeting; 6 p.m.
• Grand Island Shanty Club; 7 p.m.; East Channel Brewery
• Masonic Lodge: Monthly Meeting; 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 6
• Deep Blue Fitness: Strength & Fitness Class (60 min); 5:30 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation Department
• Munising Playgroup; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Tot-Ville, Alger Parks & Recreation
• GriefShare (Begins March 6, meets weekly for 13 weeks); 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Munising Baptist Ministry Center
• Open Mic Night; 6 p.m.; East Channel Brewing Company
• Moose Lodge: Live Music; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, March 7
• Deep Blue Fitness: Strength & Fitness Class (60 min); 5 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation Department
• Munising Hockey Association: Open Skate; 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Alger Centennial Ice Arena
• Moose Lodge: Fish Fry; 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• American Legion: Fish Fry; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 8
• Alger County 4-H: Livestock Workshop; MSU Main Campus, Lansing (Pre-registration required) • Deep Blue Fitness: Stretch & Mobility Class (30 min); 8:30 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation Department
• Deep Blue Fitness: Strength & Fitness Class (60 min); 9 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation Department
Sunday, March 9
• Silent Book Club; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Falling Rock
Upcoming events with open registration now
• Alger County Tree Sale, now open for orders; details at www. algercd.com/shop
• Munising Farmers and Artisans Market: Now accepting applications for 2025. Follow the link for details: https://forms.gle/4NR7QBOTMRFTMGA6. Applications due by May 5.
• Sixth Annual Market Walk: through Friday, May 1; earn tokens for Munising Farmers & Artisans Market; 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Munising Tribal Health Center Walking Track. Walkers earn tokens for each mile walked, redeemable for fresh produce at Bay Shore Park on Mondays (May through October). Open to Tribal Members and all Alger County residents. Limited to 50 tokens per participant.
• Support Girl Scout Troop 5113 Summer Camp: Buy Girl Scout cookies. Cookies can also be ordered online at https://digitalcookie. girlscouts.org/scout/ troop5113c499
• Sault Tribe Internship Program: 40 hours per week; $15.50 per hour Monday, June 9, through Friday, Aug. 15. Internship opportunity for college juniors through graduate students who are Sault Tribe members. Positions available in various fields, including education, health, law enforcement, administration and more. On-site placements only. Deadline to apply: Friday, March 7. For more information or to request an application, email internships@saulttribe.net.
• Munising Bay Cruisers: volunteers needed; Friday, Sept 19, and Saturday, Sept 20. Volunteers are needed to assist with setting up canopies, signs, activities, registration, door prizes and photography. Those who volunteer for one to three hours will receive a Munising Bay Cruisers shirt. For more information, contact @MunisingBayCruisers via Facebook.
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