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Munising School Public Library News

Munising School Public Library is updating their Strategic Plan and will need your input on what you think! It is a quick ten (10) question survey made possible in part by the University of Michigan School of Information, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ Library Services and Technology Act. We also have print copies of the survey available at the Munising Library. The survey runs through April 15. #helplibrariesgrow #umsi #universityofmichigan BookFlix from Scholastic offers digital online access for early readers to build their skills with fun, easy to read animated stories that have companion fiction and nonfiction. Filled with fun activities and engaging books, little readers will delight in this easy-to-use free online resource that unlocks with a library card. Go online to the library website at www.msplonline.org and click on the BookFlix link. With a quick entry of your library card number, your little reader will soon be enjoying all the fun features this resource has to offer. It’s from Scholastic so it must be fantastic!
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Michigan Statehood

On January 26, 1837, Michigan became the 26th state to join the United States of America. It was admitted as a free state by Andrew Jackson, who also oversaw the addition of the slave state of Arkansas the year prior. While lower Michigan and the eastern portion of the Upper Peninsula had been a territory since 1805, when determining state lines the area west of Munising was included as part of a deal to relinquish a strip of land in the south to Ohio.
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Relic Ride Rolls On Despite Snow Woes: A Tradition of Charity and Vintage Sleds

MUNISING, MI - On Saturday, February 10th, 2024, the 32nd Annual Relic Ride for charity unfolded at the scenic Jack Pine Lodge on M-94 near Steuben. Despite challenging snow conditions, the event, organized by the Long Riders snowmobile group, successfully brought together vintage snowmobile enthusiasts for a day of camaraderie, contests, and charity.
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Flipping Success: Munising Rotary Club’s Pancake Breakfast Fuels Excitement for Natural Resources Class

Munising, MI - Last Saturday, the Munising Rotary Club hosted a successful Pancake Breakfast at the Munising Middle and High School, drawing a diverse crowd of students, parents, community members and even visitors in town for the Michigan Ice Fest. The breakfast featured a spread of pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice, coffee, and milk, with a suggested donation of $10.
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Valley Spur Welcomes Skiers Despite Challenging Conditions

Munising, MI – Nestled on the northern edge of the Hiawatha National Forest, Valley Spur offers 27 miles of cross country ski trails, providing an idyllic winter escape for enthusiasts. Maintained by the dedicated efforts of the Friends of Valley Spur, this beloved trail system on M-94, just 5 miles west of Munising, usually boasts daily grooming, creating a haven for skiers.
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Tale of Three Planters

Managing forests for specific outcomes almost always yields greater satisfaction, and a wider range of benefits, than doing nothing. Not managing is sorta like letting children do whatever they want, whenever they want, without any guidance. Sure, they’ll growup, probably. But they’re likely to be monsters!
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Community Calendar

Saturday 5th Annual Bottle Lit Snowshoe The Gateway loop at the Munising Bike Park will once again be lit up by decorated wine bottles strung in the trees along the trail. Glow sticks will be placed along the trail for the kiddos (see if they can find all of them). Join us for an enchanting snowshoe (conditions will be updated the day of the event). Snowshoes may or may not be required depending on depth of snow and trail conditions. 6:15 – 8:15 p.m. on January 27th.
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Community Calendar

Saturday Pancake Breakfast at Grand Island Lodge (Mason) Grand Island Lodge # 422 will be serving pancake breakfast on Saturday, January 20th from 9:00 am till Noon. The Lodge is located at 228 W. Onota St in Munising. The public is invited.
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