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National Park Service As we’re coming up on Ice Fest, the Munising Beacon thought this article on Ice Climbing from the National Park Service might be a good primer to kick off the coming events, especially if you’re new to the area or just visiting.

Jamie Lippens is starting a new class in Line Dancing on January 30, 2024. A veteran of dance and choreography, Ms.

Gallery Coffee Company welcomed Oz the Band to their stage on Saturday, January 20th where they gave a concert-level performance to an enthusiastic crowd. Oz the Band might have been newcomers to the Gallery, but they certainly are no strangers to classic rock.

GRAND ISLAND LODGE DELIVERS BREAKFAST TO THE COMMUNITY Grand Island Lodge # 422 will be served up a pancake breakfast on Saturday, January 20th from 9:00 am till Noon. This effort, part of a program which is aimed at serving the community, was met with a lot of enthusiasm on the part of volunteers and diners alike.

Every year, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) makes radon test kits available to city and county health departments, tribal governments, and Michigan State University (MSU) extension offices. The kits test for the presence of deadly radon gas, found to be at elevated levels in one quarter of Michigan homes.

ADDING GREENERY TO A WINTER DAY - Munising Flower Shop hosted a Plant Walk on Wednesday, January 17th where participants could enjoy a large variety of plants, before taking one home for themselves. The whole idea was to customize your own plant experience by being able to choose a pot and a plant, which would then be combined while you waited. This was an enjoyable experience, which allowed you to learn about new plants and find one which would be the best fit for your space.

This time of year can be rough on many of us. The holidays are over and the “new year excitement” starts to fade as well. The sun comes around less frequently than it does other times of the year, and this can have a really profound impact on our mental health and wellness.