Alger County is buzzing with activity this week. From winter sports to community gatherings, there’s something for everyone. The Munising Bay Ice Fishing Derby invites anglers to test their skills, while the Trenary Outhouse Classic promises a quirky, fun-filled day of racing. Local organizations are hosting a variety of events, including Michigan Birding 101, live music at the Moose Lodge and fish fries at the American Legion and Moose Lodge. Whether you’re hitting the ice, supporting a local fundraiser or just looking for a good meal, this week’s lineup is packed with opportunities to connect and enjoy the season.
As always, event details are subject to change, especially with unpredictable weather. We recommend checking with organizers before heading out.
Friday, Feb. 21
• Deep Blue Fitness: Strength & Fitness Class (60 minutes); 5 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation Department
• Munising Bay Ice Fishing Derby: registration, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; American Legion Post 131, 610 W. Munising Ave., Munising
• 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.
• Alger County 4-H: Michigan Birding 101; 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; virtual (pre-registration required)
• American Legion fish fry: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22
• Munising Bay Ice Fishing Derby: registration, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.; American Legion Post 131, 610 W. Munising Ave., Munising
• Munising Bay Ice Fishing Derby: fishing tournament, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Munising Bay
• 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
• February breakfast buffet: 9 a.m. to noon; Grand Island Lodge #422 (delivery available, suggested donation $10)
• Munising Bay Ice Fishing Derby: weigh-in; noon to 3 p.m.; American Legion Post 131, 610 W. Munising Ave., Munising
• Trenary Outhouse Classic: noon to 4 p.m.; downtown Trenary (races start at 2 p.m.)
• Munising Bay Ice Fishing Derby: spaghetti dinner fundraiser; 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; American Legion Post 131, 610 W. Munising Ave., Munising
Sunday, Feb. 23
• Silent Book Club: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Falling Rock
Monday, Feb. 24
• TaleSpinners Storytime: 10:30 a.m.; Munising Public Library
• Deep Blue Fitness: Strength & Fitness Class (30 minutes); 9 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
• Alger County Road Commission meeting: 4 p.m.; E9264 M-28, Munising (rescheduled from regular meeting)
• 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 Hockey Association adult drop-in hockey: 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Alger Centennial Ice Arena
Tuesday, Feb. 25
• NMU’s 35th Annual Winter Semester Job Fair: Northern Center Ballrooms (pre-registration required)
• Deep Blue Fitness: Strength & Fitness Class (60 minutes); 5 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation Department
• Rotary weekly meeting: noon; Foggy’s Steakhouse
• Alger County 4-H: Michigan Birding 101; 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; (pre-registration open)
Wednesday, Feb. 26
• 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
• Kiwanis Club of Alger County: member meeting; noon to 1 p.m.; Westminster Hall/First Presbyterian Church
• NMU 35th Annual Winter Semester Job Fair; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Northern Center Ballrooms (pre-registration required)
• 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
• American Legion pasty pickup: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; American Legion
• Moose Lodge: member meeting; 6 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 27
• Deep Blue Fitness: Strength & Fitness Class (60 minutes); 5:30 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation Department
• Munising Playgroup: 10 a.m. to noon; Tot-Ville, Alger Parks & Recreation • Moose Lodge: live music; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Line dancing class: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; 244 S. Cedar St., Manistique ($10 per session or three sessions for $25)
• Alger County 4-H: Michigan Birding 101; 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (pre-registration open)
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.; Fox River Motel
• 21st Annual Snowmobile Vets Ride: ride opens, 10 a.m.; Fox River Motel
• Valley Spur: Taste & Glide; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, March 2
• Alger County 4-H: Dairy Conference • 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.
• American Legion pasty orders open: Pickup, Wednesday, Feb. 26. Please get your orders in early.
• National Haiku Writing Month at Munising School Public Library: Add your haiku to the Community Haiku display or submit to mspl@msplonline. org
• 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.
• 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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