From fitness classes to live music, family-friendly activities and community meetings, there’s something for everyone in Alger County this week. Stay active with Deep Blue Fitness classes, hockey open skates and Tai Chi for Arthritis. Enjoy fish fry season at the Moose Lodge and American Legion, or attend trivia nights, quilt workshops and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Families with young children can take part in play groups, story times and special events like the Spring Fling.
Looking to get involved? Local government and club meetings offer opportunities to engage with the community. Don’t forget about the Munising DDA 2025 Banner Art Contest, farmers market applications and internship opportunities — all open for participation now.
As always, event details may change, especially with unpredictable weather. Be sure to check with organizers before heading out.
Friday, March 7
• Deep Blue Fitness: Strength & Fitness Class (60 minutes); 5 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation Department
• Munising Public Schools fruit pickup: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Munising High School
• 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.; Moose Lodge
• American Legion fish fry: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; American Legion
• Life on the Rocks trivia might: 6:30 p.m.; Life on the Rocks
Saturday, March 8
• Alger County 4-H Livestock Workshop: MSU Main Campus, Lansing (pre-registration required) • 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
• Seed swap: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Munising Public Library
Sunday, March 9
• Silent Book Club: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Falling Rock
Monday, March 10
• 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 School Public Library • St. Vincent de Paul food pantry: noon to 3 p.m.; 413 Maple St., Munising; 906-387-3496
• Blood drive: 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Munising Memorial Hospital Conference Room
• Munising Hockey Association open skate: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Alger Centennial Ice Arena
• Deep Blue Fitness: Stretch & Mobility Class (60 minutes); 5:30 p.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation Department
• Moose Lodge bingo: doors open at 5 p.m.; Moose Lodge
• Au Train Township Board meeting and budget public hearing: 6 p.m.; Au Train Township Hall/Community Building
• Lions Club member meeting: 6 p.m.; Vietnam Vet Building, Christmas
• Munising Hockey Association adult drop-in hockey: 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Alger Centennial Ice Arena
Tuesday, March 11
• 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 Community Food Pantry: noon to 3:30 p.m.; 414 E. Munising Ave., Munising; 906450-2390
• Burt Township regular meeting: 6 p.m.; Community Center, Grand Marais
• Onota Township Planning Commission meeting: 7 p.m.; Onota Township Hall
Wednesday, March 12
• Deep Blue Fitness: Strength & Fitness Class (60 minutes); 9 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation Department
• Kiwanis Club of Alger County board meeting; noon to 1 p.m.; Westminster Hall, First Presbyterian Church
• St. Vincent de Paul food pantry; noon to 3 p.m.; 413 Maple St., Munising; 906-387-3496
• Tai Chi for Arthritis: 1:15 p.m.; First Presbyterian
• Falling Rock Café & Bookstore live music: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Falling Rock Café & Bookstore
• Munising Hockey Association open skate: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Alger Centennial Ice Arena
• Advisory Board meeting: 5 p.m.; Munising Public Library
• Burt Township School Board meeting: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Burt Township School Library, 27 Colwell St., Grand Marais
• Moose Lodge member meeting: 6 p.m.; Moose Lodge
• Ecumenical service and soup supper: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Presbyterian Church
• Munising Township Planning Commission meeting: 7 p.m.; Munising Township Hall
• Masonic Lodge monthly meeting: 7:30 p.m.; Masonic Lodge
Thursday, March 13
• 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
• Alger Community Food Pantry: noon to 3:30 p.m.; 414 E. Munising Ave., Munising; 906450-2390
• Moose Lodge live music: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Moose Lodge
• Munising Bay Quilt Guild monthly membership meeting: 6 p.m.; Munising Township Hall, E9630 Prospect St., Wetmore
Friday, March 14
• Deep Blue Fitness: Strength & Fitness Class (60 minutes); 5 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation Department
• Pi Day 3.14: all day; Munising Public Library
• Lego Day: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Munising Public Library
• St. Vincent de Paul food pantry: noon to 3 p.m.; 413 Maple St., Munising; 906-387-3496
• The Get Away Drop-In Center board meeting: 12:30 p.m.; The Get Away Drop-In Center
• 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.; Moose Lodge
• American Legion fish fry: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; American Legion
• Girl Scouts: cookie sales; 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; American Legion
• Jazz It Up Silent Auction & Music Night: auction opens at 5:30 p.m. (online bidding ends at 6:45 p.m., in-person bidding ends at 7 p.m.); proceeds benefit the Munising Public Schools music program; for tickets or more information, contact Elisheba Petersen at 906-202-0134
Saturday, March 15
• 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
• National Quilting Day beginner’s workshop: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Munising Township Hall, E9630 Prospect St., Wetmore
• Ribbon skirt beginner class: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; hosted by Sault Ste. Marie Tribe @ Wetmore YEA Building (register: 906-2034768)
• Open mic/karaoke St. Patrick’s Day celebration: featuring Sara Beth; 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Bear Trap Inn, Van Meer
Sunday, March 16
• Munising School Public Library closed
• Silent Book Club: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Falling Rock Café & Bookstore
Upcoming events with open registration now
• Grand Marais First Lutheran Church food pantry: by appointment; E21733 Brazel St., Grand Marais; call 906-494-2709
• Alger County Tree Sale: Now open for orders; details at www. algercd.com/shop
• Munising DDA 2025 banner art contest open: Munising Downtown Development Authority; theme is “The Four Seasons of Munising”; for guidelines or questions, contact 906-387-1110
• 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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