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Big Brothers
Big Sisters of      Marquette & Alger Counties, Inc.
101 Pioneer Ave. C
Negaunee, MI 49866

(906) 475-7801 Tel.
(906) 387-1711 Tel.
(906) 475-7443 Fax.
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Past, Current, and Upcoming Events

Links to local community events

Marquette Monthly Magazine
Marquette County
Marquette and Alger Youth Activity Partnership
Gwinn MI
City of Ishpeming

U.P. Children's Museum

Marquette Blue Shoes Snowshoe Program

Moosewood Nature Center

 


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The Big Brothers Big Sisters Calendar

July

Up North Lodge Bike Night
to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters
July 8, 2008

This summer the Up North Lodge in Gwinn, along with Cintron Beverage Group as a corporate sponsor, will be promoting safe riding while raising money for local agencies. Bike night runs every Tuesday from 6:00-9:00 p.m. All bikers and LSCP Members will receive 10% off food, and there will also be prizes & giveaways. on Tuesday, July 8, Up North's Bike Night will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. So hop on your bike & let the crew welcome you at the Up North Lodge. They're located at South County Road 557 & Serenity Drive. you can also visit their website @ www.theupnorthlodge.com or call 346-9815 for more information.

Wednesdays in Munising:
For School Based matches funded by the Department of Education Grant:
(MSHS High School Students matched with BMS Students/GIS Students; Gwinn School Based Matches, Superior Central School Based Matches & Munising School Based Matches)

July 9 - AuSable Lighthouse & Hurricane River FUN
July 16 - Kamp 911
BONUS: Friday, July 18 - Trip to Fayette
BONUS: Monday: Grand Island Day
July 23 - Tannery Fall, Cookout & Historical Society Visit
July 30 - Clear Lake Day

Join us as we team up with Alger County Parks & Rec to have some good ole' fun and explore Munising and the surrounding areas. MUST RSVP: Call 475-7801 for more information.

Fun Run
July 12, 2008 - 8:30am, EDT

July 22, 2008
Teen Tuesdays Activity Sponsored by BBBS
Tye-dying
All Youth Welcome!!
7-9pm at Nordeen Park in downtown Gwinn

July 23, 2008
6:30pm @ the BBBS Office in Negaunee
Pizza & Game Night

For Community Based Matches &  School Based Matches

Enjoy pizza & games at the BBBS office & afterwards enjoy music by the Negaunee City Band right next door at the Band Shelter. MUST RSVP by July 18. (Call 475-7801 or email monika@bbbsmqt.org)

August

Wednesdays in Munising:
For School Based matches funded by the Department of Education Grant:
(MSHS High School Students matched with BMS Students/GIS Students; Gwinn School Based Matches, Superior Central School Based Matches & Munising School Based Matches)

BONUS: Monday, August 4 - Explore Marquette Day
August 6 - Kitch-ti-Kipi & Seul Choix Lighthouse

LAST WEEK OF PROGRAM:
Not meeting on Wednesday, August 13th. Instead:
Tuesday, August 12 - UP State Fair
Friday, August 15 - Canoe Trip & Cookout - Last Day Celebration!

Join us as we team up with Alger County Parks & Rec to have some good ole' fun and explore Munising and the surrounding areas. MUST RSVP: Call 475-7801 for more information.

August 5, 2008
4:30 pm
Summer Picnic
for Community Based Matches
Tour the Lama Farm & enjoy a BBQ & Games
More info coming soon!

August 19, 2008 - Teen Tuesday - 7-9pm
Activity sponsored by BBBS
at the KI Sawyer Salvation Army Recreation Center

 Sea Food Fest Lower Harbor in Marquette

Marquette & Alger County Fairs

September

Governor's Council on Physical Fitness Logo

Mentoring: A Running Start
Labor Day Weekend 2008

BACK TO SCHOOL!!!

 Fall Beach Clean Up Event

October

Pumpkin Carving

Pumpkin Carving

November

Happy Thanksgiving!!

December

 Holiday Dinner sponsored by the Marquette Exchange Club

Holiday Breakfast at the Elks Lodge in Negaunee.

January

National Mentoring Month

February

March

Egg Coloring

April

Bowl For Kids' Sake

May

Adopt-A-Beach Visit #1 - May 28, 2008 4:30pm
(Call 475-7801 for more info)

June

June 25, 2008
For Community Based Matches &
All School Based Matches
Cliffs Shaft Mining Museum Outing
2pm- Call to RSVP (475-7801)

Wednesdays in Munising:
For School Based matches funded by the Department of Education Grant:
(MSHS High School Students matched with BMS Students/GIS Students; Gwinn School Based Matches, Superior Central School Based Matches & Munising School Based Matches)

Thursdays @ the YMCA (in Marquette)

For School Based matches funded by the Department of Education Grant:
(MSHS High School Students matched with BMS Students/GIS Students; Gwinn School Based Matches, Superior Central School Based Matches & Munising School Based Matches)

June 24, 2008
Teen Tuesdays Activity Sponsored by BBBS
Tye-dying
All Youth Welcome!!
7-9pm at the KI Sawyer Salvation Army Recreation Center

 

 

Page last updated on 07/02/2008