January 2024

ACT UP!

ACT UP! – TheAlger Community Theatre of the Upper Peninsula had its first meeting with 24 people in attendance. New business included deciding upon the name of the group. Several thoughts were expressed about productions and the goals for the coming year. ACT UP! meets Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Falling Rock Café and Bookstore. Anyone with an interest in theatre is welcome to attend!
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USDA – NRCS- Financial Assistance Available to Michigan Producers for Seasonal High Tunnels

Jan. 4, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service is making financial assistance available for Michigan agricultural producers to purchase seasonal high tunnels, often referred to as hoop houses. The assistance is available to Michigan producers statewide who want to start or expand high tunnel production.
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Upcoming Events

5th Annual Market Walk Walk to earn tokens to spend on locally grown produce at the Munising Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market. Walk at the Munising Tribal Health Center’s Walking Track upstairs at 615 W. Munising Avenue between 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. on M – F starting on January 29 th and going until May 1 st or until all available tokens have been distributed.
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DNR urges snowmobile, ice safety

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources urges all outdoor enthusiasts to use caution, especially when snowmobiling or venturing onto the ice. “Unfortunately, with the unseasonable winter we’ve experienced this season, there are still marginal ice conditions throughout the state,” said Lt.
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Historic Wins in NFL Playoffs: Packers Dominate Cowboys, Lions Break 32-Year Drought

In a thrilling weekend of NFL playoff action, two teams emerged victorious, leaving their mark on the postseason with impressive performances. The Green Bay Packers showcased their dominance over the Dallas Cowboys, while the Detroit Lions ended a 32-year playoff win drought by narrowly defeating the Los Angeles Rams.
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Women’s Snowshoe Hike

Join the Alger Conservation District and Michigan State University Extension for their 2024 Women in the Woods snowshoe series! Come be a part of a community of women who appreciate the forests around them while getting fresh air and exercise to fight off cabin fever. The first trail of the season will be on Thursday, February 1st, at Valley Spur Cross Country Trail in Munising. The hike runs from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.. In the weeks to which follow, the trail will take hikers to Blueberry Ridge Pathway in Marquette on February 8th and to Al Quaal Recreation Area in Ishpeming on February 15th.
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