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Connecting Community with Local Agriculture
The second annual Meet Your Farmer was held at the Rock River Township Community Library on Saturday, March 30th, from 9 am to 12 pm. Mary Kramer-Rabine and Jennifer Wood organized the event every year in hopes of informing the local community about what is happening right in their township and the surrounding area. Ten farmers participated in Saturday’s event. The morning began with a social - participants enjoyed a table of free snacks and food (most made by the farmers themselves), perused tables of products brought by participating farmers, purchased products ranging from handwoven rugs, homemade breads, fresh greens, duck eggs, ground beef, and chatted with the farmers. From 9:30 am to 11:30 am, farmers took turns presenting information about their farms: where they are located, their history, their farming practices, what they offer the community, followed by questions and answers. Free door prizes were drawn throughout the morning, and the morning ended with a second social. Farms participating this year included: Yooper Country, Cold Springs Farm, Pileated Farms, Case Country Farm, Bahrman Potato Farm, Full Plate, UP Gourmet, and Rock River Farm. Mary and Jennifer plan to continue organizing Meet Your Farmer events in the spring every year. If you would like more information on this event or if you would like to participate next year, feel free to reach out at rrtlibrary@gmail.com.
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Fish ON Michigan’s new fishing license and regulation season kicks off Monday, April 1, so anglers need to be sure they have purchased a new license for this fishing season in order to enjoy some great fishing opportunities. The 2024 fishing licenses are valid through March 31, 2025.
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Camp #266 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will hold their bi-monthly meeting on Saturday, April 6th at 10:30 am, at the U.P. Military Museum at 1001 N Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, MI (adjacent to the UP State Fairground on its south-west corner in the Chamber of Commerce Building). The Camp will tour the museum as part of its meeting.
Read MoreSUVCW Meeting ScheduledMDHHS launches application tracker to allow Michiganders to easily monitor benefits status in MI Bridges
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is announcing the release of a new function to the MI Bridges website where Michiganders apply for benefits like Medicaid, food assistance and more. The new application tracker will allow residents to follow the progress of their benefits application online rather than waiting for a determination letter or having to call into a local office.
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Eclipse chasing in Michigan state parks, game areas
A total solar eclipse - the shadow of the moon blocks the surface of the sun, flares of light emanating from behind. A rare solar eclipse is set to pass over North America in just a few weeks, and people everywhere are making plans to experience this astronomical phenomenon.
Read MoreEclipse chasing in Michigan state parks, game areasSay what? Insights on communication
One of my favorite comedy sketches of all time is “Who’s on First?” by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. It is sometimes known as “Baseball” and was first performed in 1938. The premise of the bit is two people communicating about different baseball players on a team. As one attempts to explain the positions of the players to the other, their communication gets more and more confused and misinterpreted, resulting in both conversationalists being frustrated. Most listeners and viewers are chuckling in no time. It is a great example of the very human experience of miscommunication.
Read MoreSay what? Insights on communicationMunising School Public Library News
PLEASE TAKE OUR SURVEY! Munising School Public Library is updating the 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 and Technology Act. We also have print copies of the survey available at the Munising Library. The survey runs through April 15. We appreciate your input!
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Camp Hiawatha Offers New Programs
Camp Hiawatha’s Director Erick Kestila announces that the camp will offer new programs for the Boy Scout weeks this summer. The camp in Alger County is operated by the Bay Lakes Boy Scout Council and is in its 57th year of operation.
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Munising Downtown Development Authority Empowers Local Businesses with Beautification and Facade Grants
In a bid to enhance the aesthetic appeal of Munising’s downtown, the Munising Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is once again rolling out its eagerly anticipated DDA Beautification Grant program. This initiative, along with its long-standing Building Facade Grant Program, aims to uplift the visual allure of the city while supporting local businesses.
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