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SUMMARY:First Saturday Big Boy Brunch
DESCRIPTION:We are “brunching” out from our usual First Friday event! Come join us for a First Saturday Big Boy Brunch on Saturday\, April 4th! We’ll have some great conversation and delicious breakfast food from 10:30-12:30. \nThere is no RSVP required and everyone is welcome!
URL:https://connectmarquette.org/event/first-saturday-big-boy-brunch/
LOCATION:Big Boy\, 1950 US-41\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Adventure
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SUMMARY:Volunteer at Festival of the Angry Bear
DESCRIPTION:The Festival of the Angry Bear is back at Ore Dock Brewing and Connect Marquette is looking to provide volunteers to help celebrate the return of this celebratory block party and the return of Spring! \nThe Cause: \nThis year our partnership and your generous offer to volunteer is going directly back into the community and youth programs\, with Ore Dock Brewing donating a youth race bicycle to the Iron Range Roll! The bicycle will be presented to a young member of the Marquette County community to help begin their journey getting active in this wild nature we love to call home. \nThe Ask: \nThe 12th Annual Ore Dock Brewing Company’s Festival of the Angry Bear block party is on Saturday\, April 11th and volunteer signup times are 2:00 – 6:30. You’ll be helping with ticket taking\, direction giving\, wristband wrapping and all it takes to make this even happen! \nIf we get 6 volunteers for the 6:15 – 10:45pm slot\, Ore Dock will donate a second bicycle! \nThe Reward: \nOn top of your generous volunteer time going to support youth activities in the community\, you will also receive: \n\nFree Entry to the Event ($10 Value)\nA Free Drink Goblet (Up to $40 Value)\n2 Free Drink Tokens\n\nLATE SHIFT SPECIAL PERK \n\nIn addition to the items above\, all late shift volunteers will get a $25 Ore Dock Gift Card too!\n\nPlease follow the link below to signup and thank you for supporting youth activities in the Marquette County community! \nRegister for a shift
URL:https://connectmarquette.org/event/volunteer-at-festival-of-the-angry-bear/
LOCATION:Ore Dock Brewing Company\, 114 West Spring Street\, Marquette\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Mastering Homeownership
DESCRIPTION:Mastering Homeownership is a casual\, informative discussion designed for first-time homeowners and those who may want a refresher on essential home maintenance and best practices. Whether you’ve recently purchased your first home or have owned for years but aren’t sure what you should be keeping up with\, this session will provide practical tips\, real-life scenarios\, and helpful guidance to keep your home in great shape. Attendees will leave with greater confidence\, a better understanding of routine maintenance\, and answers to common homeownership questions. \nThis discussion will be led by Craig Cugini\, franchise owner of the HouseMaster Serving the Upper Peninsula. He brings years of experience to the home inspection business. He’s bought\, sold\, and rented homes\, has a background in the complexities of permitting\, installing power\, managing well and septic maintenance and more! \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. Join us at Peter White Public Library in the George Shiras III Room on the second floor. on Thursday\, April 23rd from 6:00 – 7:30pm. \nMastering Homeownership Event Agenda:\n\n\nMingling\, Snacks & Welcomes\n\nHomeownership Basics \n\nTips & Tricks\nReal-Life Scenarios\nFAQs\n\n  \nAbout Our Presenter:\nA native of St. Clair Shores\, Michigan\, Craig attended Northern Michigan University graduating in 1993. Following graduation\, he completed a combined federal civilian and military service which spans more than 27 years. His assignments included positions in Germany\, Pennsylvania\, Missouri\, New Jersey\, and New York and Alaska. Following retirement from federal service Craig became the City Manager for Ishpeming\, MI for 4 1/2 years. He purchased his HouseMaster franchise in 2024\, bringing a wide-ranging background to his inspection business. Craig has education and training in Wildlife Management\, and has worked as a phlebotomist\, environmental chemist\, physical scientist\, force protection and physical security program manager\, director of security programs\, engineer planner\, Deputy to a Garrison Commander\, and City Manager. His many assignments led him through multiple home buying/selling and rental experiences. He has bought\, sold and rented homes in multiple states and Germany. A U.P. camp owner\, he has also been through the challenges of implementing permits\, installing power\, understanding the rules for well and septic. He has performed a myriad of home improvements large and small over the past 30 years. In this new role\, he will share his knowledge and expertise by guiding clients to become confident and informed home buyers/sellers.
URL:https://connectmarquette.org/event/mastering-homeownership/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Adventure
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