From now until Christmas, ALL

State of Michigan employees get 20% off!

If you're a teacher, you get 20% off year-round!

Stop in to see all the awesome local gifts!

This program is designed to assist Upper Peninsula entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses in communities impacted by the Empire Mine closure.

Step UP Your Business, brought to you by the Michigan SBDC with funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration, will launch in early January 2018. 

Get started by clicking HERE. You will be contacted when the program launches in January to review your application and set up your personalized online training program.

In addition to no-cost online training, all program participants have access to no-cost one-on-one business consulting through the Michigan SBDC.

Bell Auxiliary Gift Shop is doing a 12 Days of Christmas. Each day is a different sale! Stay updated on the sales by checking their Facebook (click HERE) every day. 

THURSDAY CARRIAGE RIDES AND SANTA HOUSE

Ishpeming Business Association

Every Thursday evening until Christmas

Every Thursday evening up until Christmas, there will be free horse-drawn carriage rides in downtown Ishpeming along with visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus in the ALL NEW Santa House! 

Thursday, Dec. 14

Thursday, Dec. 21

5-7 pm. See you there! 

THURSDAY LATE NIGHT SHOPPING

Downtown Ishpeming

Every Thursday evening until Christmas

2 more chances to participate!

These following downtown Ishpeming businesses will be participating in Thursday Late Night Shopping, every Thursday evening up until Christmas! Grab a bite to eat and explore! Shopping until 8 PM. 

• Earthly Treasures
• You've Been Framed
• Rare Earth Goods
• Carpet Specialists
• Thrift Ish
• Suzie Q's 
• Congress Pizza
• The Box Car
• Wilderness Sports
• Buck's Restaurant
• Buck's Subs
• Gossard Building: UPtown Gifts & Re: Home
• Mama Mia's
• Jim's Jubilee
• Brogie's
• Venice Supper Club
• Cognition Brewery

SATURDAY TASTE TESTING

Smokehouse Glenn Northern Meats

Every Saturday in December

Come to Smokehouse Glenn to sample delicious recipes made with specialty oils and vinegars. These recipes will be sure to give you some ideas for all the Holiday parties coming up!

20% OFF CANVAS

Superior Designs

A CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD TEA PARTY

Hanna's Tea Times

Wednesday, December 13

Christmas traditions vary across the world, but in every country; one thing is the same; Christmas is a time to celebrate. This Holiday Season- gather your friends and family to travel the world with a Tea Party celebrating Christmas traditions from around the Globe. 

Join us at the Midtown Bakery & Cafe in Downtown Negaunee Wednesday, December 13th at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $27 per person and include a four course meal and your choice of beverage, an endless pot of tea or coffee. The reservation tickets must be purchased in advance at the Midtown Bakery no later than Saturday December 9th. This Christmas Around The World Tea Party is brought to you by Hanna's Tea Times.

COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS

NICE Child and Family Resource Center

December 13 & December 20

 Activities, play & storytime at:
COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS
for children birth-5 years old & parents/caregivers 

Where: Aspen Ridge School
350 Aspen Ridge School Road
Ishpeming Township
When: Wednesday mornings 10:00-11:30
December 13 & December 20 

No cost snacks are provided!

OPEN HOUSE AT NATIVE NAILS

Native Nails Salon

Thursday, December 14

Native Nails Salon has added some new services and you're invited to come check them out!

A new Jet Spa Pedicure Chair for the ultimate Pedicure experience, OPI Dip Powder Manicures (one of the only salons in the UP that offer this), and tanning beds to get your glow on throughout the winter! There will be specials offered on these new services that you can only take advantage of by coming to the Open House!

There will be an opportunity to make your own Oil Roller with Young Living Essential Oils, and buy some Paparazzi Jewelry. Food, drinks, door prizes, and massages also offered!

Call (906) 395-1349 for more information. See you there!

COOKIE EXCHANGE

Earthly Treasures

Thursday, December 14

Come down to Earthly Treasures to enjoy Late Night Shopping every Thursday! Open until 8 PM.

ISHPEMING LIBRARY EVENTS

Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library

December 14 - 21

Book Worms: Thursday, Dec. 14, 5pm-6pm

Book Worms (formerly known as Tween Book Club) will meet to talk about "Real Friends" by Shannon Hale. Copies will be available to checkout at the library. Intended for ages 10-14 and their parents. New members are always welcome!

Christmas Poetry Reading & Concert: Thursday, Dec. 14, 5:30pm-7pm

Marty Achatz, Linda Smith, and Seamus Collins will be at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library for a festive evening of poetry and music! All are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.

Friends Meeting: Thursday, Dec. 14, 7pm-8pm

Join the Friends of the Library group to help fundraise for Library programs! The group meets monthly on the second Thursday at 7:00PM in the Ray Leverton Community Room.

Yoga Storytime: Saturday, Dec. 16, 11am-12pm

Join Kristen Carlson for a fun yoga class just for kids, ages 4-8. Come along for a yoga journey and learn yoga poses while increasing flexibility and balance.

Christmas Movie & Gift Wrapping Party for Kids: Saturday Dec. 16, 1-3pm

1 p.m. in the programming room -- a gift wrapping party! Bring your presents for your family and friends and we will supply wrapping paper and ribbons. Watch The Santa Clause and get your Christmas wrapping done all at once OR just join for a movie and snacks.

Gift Wrapping Party: Wednesday, Dec. 20, 4pm-6pm

If you'd like some company and refreshments while you wrap your Christmas gifts then look no further than your favorite library! Wrapping materials provided (if you have extra feel free to bring it!), refreshments, and music. See you there!

Library Board Meeting: Thursday, Dec. 21, 7pm-8pm

The Library Board meets the third Thursday of every month at 7:00PM. These meetings are open to the public and have a portion for public comment.

ART OF BUSINESS WEBINAR

Lake Superior Community Partnership

Friday, December 15

Whether you're an artist who owns a business or one who is interested in starting on, this webinar is for you. Turning your creative practice into a business may seem like a daunting task, but the Lake Superior Partnership's Business Development staff will walk you through setting up your business, finances, purchasing supplies and much more.

1:30-3:00 PM.

Click HERE to register!

SEMI~PSYCHED AT BROGIE'S

Brogie's Tavern

Saturday, December 16

SANTA'S HELPERS

NICE Community School District

Saturday, December 16

Santa's Helpers: Saturday, Dec. 16, 5pm-8pm

On Dec 16 from 5-8pm bring your kids to hang out with the Patriot boys basketball team for $20! Ages 3 to 8th grade! Games in the gym and swimming! Let's you get your last minute shopping done!

LIVE SHOWS AT THE PIT

Jackson's Pit

Saturday, December 16

Thursday, December 21

Saturday, December 16: Shotgun Kelli, 9:30 PM.

Thursday, December 21:  Come celebrate the official start of the winter season, or dull the pain of the long Christmas shopping season, with the cool tunes of Negaunee's favorite Gerry Pirkola! 7 PM.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Wawonowin Country Club

Sunday, December 17

READING RUGRATS

Negaunee Public Library

Monday, December 18

Reading Rugrats is a lapsit storytime for babies and toddlers, ages 0-36 months. Join the Negaunee Public Library for stories, songs, bounces, and rhymes. Incorporated is the "Very Ready Reading Program," a comprehensive early literacy program featuring the "7 Days - 7 Ways" principles to get young children ready to read.

The event is free to attend. Children must be accompanied by a loving adult.

LUNCH PLANS?

Give Bell Cafe a try!

Click HERE to see the weekly menu.

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