From fish fries and live music to fitness classes and family-friendly events, there’s something for everyone in Alger County this month. Stay active with yoga, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Deep Blue Fitness classes. Explore community gatherings like the seed swap, Silent Book Club and local government meetings.

Families can enjoy playgroups, story times and the Spring Fling, while outdoor enthusiasts and home gardeners can take advantage of upcoming events like the Market Walk and Alger Conservation District’s annual meeting.

Looking ahead, registration is open for 4-H baseball and softball, the Munising Farmers & Artisans Market and summer camps.

With ever-changing weather, be sure to check with event organizers for updates before heading out. Don’t miss out on all that’s happening in Alger County this March.

Thursday, March 20

• 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 County Veterans Affairs open house: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 101 Court St., Munising; main hallway of Courthouse across from Alger Conservation

• Feeding America distribution: noon; Munising Wesleyan Church

• Alger Community Food Pantry: noon to 3:30 p.m.; 414 E. Munising Ave., Munising

• Eden Evangelical Lutheran Church free store: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

• GriefShare weekly meeting: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Munising Baptist Ministry Center, Wetmore

• Moose Lodge live Music: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Moose Lodge

Friday, March 21

• Deep Blue Fitness: Strength & Fitness Class (60 minutes); 5 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation Department

• Alger County Veterans Affairs open house: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 101 Court St., Munising; main hallway of Courthouse across from Alger Conservation

• St. Vincent Food Pantry: noon to 3 p.m.; 413 Maple St., Munising • State Rep. Karl Bohnak local office hour: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Munising School Public Library; no appointment necessary

• 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

• Alger Conservation District 65th Annual Meeting: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Gallery Coffee Company, 120 Elm Ave., Munising; featured speaker, program updates, board elections and awards; complimentary hors d’oeuvres, non-alcoholic refreshments and cash bar; RSVP at 906-387-2222; get your 2025 Tree Sale Catalog, bird and bat houses and more

• Spring Fling: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Alger Parks & Rec Gym, 413 Maple St. Unit 1, Munising; family event for children ages 0 to 5; dance, enjoy snacks and dress up for a fun night; RSVP on Facebook; free event

• Moose Lodge live music: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Moose Lodge

Saturday, March 22

• 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

• Yoga with Bailey: 10 a.m.; First Presbyterian Church

• Seed swap: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Munising School Public Library

• Seth Brown Duo: 7 p.m.; Lake Superior Brewing Company, Grand Marais

• Karaoke with Pierre: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.; The Pub, Chatham

Sunday, March 23

• Munising School Public Library closed

• Silent Book Club: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Falling Rock Café & Bookstore

Monday, March 24

• TaleSpinners Storytime: 10:30 a.m.; Munising School Public Library

• St. Vincent Food Pantry: noon to 3 p.m.; 413 Maple St., Munising • Moose bingo: doors open at 5 p.m.; Moose Lodge

Tuesday, March 25

• Deep Blue Fitness: Strength & Fitness Class (60 minutes); 5 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation Department

• Alger Community Food Pantry: noon to 3:30 p.m.; 414 E. Munising Ave., Munising

• Rotary weekly meeting: noon; Foggy’s Steakhouse

• Alger Reads Book Club: “The Society of Shame” by Jane Roper; 6 p.m.; Munising School Public Library

Wednesday, March 26

• Deep Blue Fitness: Strength & Fitness Class (60 minutes); 9 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation Department

• St. Vincent Food Pantry: noon to 3 p.m.; 413 Maple St., Munising • Kiwanis Club of Alger County member meeting: noon to 1 p.m.; Westminster Hall, First Presbyterian Church

• Tai Chi for Arthritis: 1:15 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church

• Falling Rock Café & Bookstore live music: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Falling Rock Café & Bookstore

• Moose Lodge member meeting: 6 p.m.; Moose Lodge

• American Legion pasty sale: pickup after 3 p.m.; American Legion

• Ecumenical service and soup supper: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Presbyterian Church

• Gentle Yoga: 6:30 p.m.; Down Wind Sports

• Limestone Township general meeting: 7 p.m.; Limestone Township Hall

Thursday, March 27

• Alger Community Food Pantry: noon to 3:30 p.m.; 414 E. Munising Ave., Munising

• GriefShare weekly meeting: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Munising Baptist Ministry Center, Wetmore

• Line dancing class: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; 244 S. Cedar St., Manistique ($10 per session or three sessions for $25)

• Moose Lodge live music: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Moose Lodge

Friday, March 28

• Munising DDA 2025 Banner Art Contest deadline today: Munising Downtown Development Authority; theme, The Four Seasons of Munising; for guidelines or questions, contact 906-3871110

• Deep Blue Fitness: Strength & Fitness Class (60 minutes); 5 a.m.; Fuzzy Fitness Center, Alger Parks & Recreation Department

• St. Vincent Food Pantry: noon to 3 p.m.; 413 Maple St., Munising • Live Books and Chocolate with Lisa & Kristin: 11 a.m.; Munising School Public Library

• Moose Lodge fish fry: 4:30 p.m. to 7:30p.m.; Moose Lodge

• American Legion fish fry: 5p.m. to 8 p.m.; American Legion

Saturday, March 29

• 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

• Yoga with Bailey: 10 a.m.; First Presbyterian Church

• Limestone Township annual meeting and budget hearing; 1 p.m.; Limestone Township Hall

• Make Believe Spurs: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; The Pub, Chatham

Sunday, March 30

• Munising School Public Library closed

• Silent Book Club: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Falling Rock Café & Bookstore

Upcoming events with open registration

• Michigan 4-H state awards application deadline: apply online at www.canr.msu.edu/ events/2025-michigan-4-h-stateawards- application-deadline; deadline, Tuesday, April 1

• Superior Central preschool screening: to sign up, call 906439-5532; deadline: Thursday, April 4

• UPTHA Clinic with Naomi Rutter: “Spin to Win Equine Performance”; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; N3430 State Highway M-67, Chatham; clinic cost, $150 per horse/rider; includes exercises, obstacle course and trail ride; lunch provided; contact Naomi Rutter at 269-221-0005 or Kelly Gribbell at 906-420-0852; deadline, Friday, April 5

• Au Train-Onota preschool screening: to sign up, call 906343-6632; deadline, Thursday, May 2

• Munising Farmers and Artisans Market application deadline: apply online at https://forms. gle/4NR7QBOTMRFTMGA6; deadline, Monday, May 5

• Burt Township preschool screening: to sign up, call 906208-8500; deadline, Tuesday, May 6

• U.P. 4-H Summer Camp at Clear Lake: teen counselors (ages 14-19) needed; counselors attend for free; to volunteer, email prunickt@ msu.edu; apply through April 5

• Alger County 4-H registration open for Munising 4-H Baseball and Softball Club: register online at MSU Extension Alger 4-H (https://www.canr.msu.edu/ alger/4-h/Munising-ball-program); for details, contact Tyreen Prunick at 906-387-2530 or prunickt@ msu.edu; register through May 1

• Sixth Annual Market Walk: through Friday, May 1; earn tokens for Munising Farmers and 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

• 4-H Youth in Action Program applications open: https://4-h.org/ programs/4-h-youth-in-actionprogram/ application/

• 4-H International Exchange Program: open your home to a student; apply at https://www. states4hexchange.org/apply/ host/; contact Jan Brinn at brinn@msu.edu for details

• Preschool screenings for the 2025-26 school year: must attend screening in your residing district; call Community Action at 906-228-6522 for more information • Grand Marais First Lutheran Church Food Pantry: by appointment; E21733 Brazel St., Grand Marais; call 906-494-2709

• Support Girl Scout Troop 5113 Summer Camp: Buy Girl Scout cookies; cookies can also be ordered online at https://digitalcookie. girlscouts.org/scout/ troop5113c499

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