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Munising Public Schools has announced the dates and times of its holiday concerts. This year’s theme is “Christmas at the Movies.” The band concert is scheduled for 6 p.m.

The holidays can be a stressful and anxiety-inducing time of year for many. There is typically more financial output than other times of the year. Family gatherings can bring stress from being around certain people. Some may feel sadness from missing those who are no longer with us. And there is even the internal conflict that many feel from eating more indulgent foods.

Q: I am 51 and have several older relatives with lung problems that I try to visit regularly. I’ve read that there is a resurgence of COVID cases since the weather has cooled and I want to do everything I can to avoid giving it to my relatives.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced that registration is open for this winter’s “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” program, which is set for Feb. 21-23, 2025, in Marquette County.

The holiday season shines brightly in Alger County, thanks in part to Christmas for the Kiddos of Munising. Since its inception in November 2020, this grassroots initiative has become an important community effort, spreading holiday cheer to families facing financial hardship.

Tourism is an important component of the U.P.’s economy. Tourists help support businesses, which provide employment and a source of tax revenue. In 2022, over 25% of total employment in Alger, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac and Ontonagon counties was related to tourism. Total tourist spending in the U.P. amounted to $1.5 billion and contributed $155 million to state and local taxes, according to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

For individuals and organizations looking to make a difference in the lives of veterans this holiday season, consider Michigan Veteran Homes’ “Make a Veteran Smile Campaign.” The effort encourages Michiganders to support veteran members of MVH’s three nursing homes for veterans by recording a video message of gratitude for veteran members of the homes, writing a personalized letter to a veteran member or donating to the MVH Charitable Support Fund that assists quality of life programming and initiatives.