Health and Wellness Opportunities 
April 19-26
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--ASSESSMENT--
Active Therapy in Ishpeming- For more details, CLICK HERE .

Get a Massage and other assessments:
-Native Nails Salon
-North.Health Chiropractic
-Turino Chiropractic 
-Wautier Wellness
-UP Rehab Services

UP Health Systems-Bell- Get your annual checkup this month!

--RECREATION AND VOLUNTEER--
RAMBA Ride- 
April 19 @  6PM
  @Cognition 

YMCA 5K WALK/RUN, April 22.
For more details
CLICK HERE.

Anytime Fitness, Ishpeming- Weekly classes and specials, CLICK HERE. Non-members receive  $5  drop-in rate, and FREE 7 and 14 day trial passes!

Anytime Fitness, Ishpeming- FREE Buddy workout with Mandy in April, call  (906) 485-4502.

Anytime Fitness, Ishpeming - Check out the Group X Class fitness schedule.  CLICK HERE.

Anytime Fitness, Ishpeming- April gym deal! Join for NO enrollment fee + get a FREE personal training session.

CrossFit 906- For more details, CLICK HERE.

YMCA of Western Marquette County- CLICK HERE for  their class schedule.

YOGA906-F or more details, CLICK HERE.

Local Trails 

Home Workout Ideas- CLICK HERE.

Volunteer Opportunities

--EDUCATION AND COACHING--
Anytime Fitness hosting assessment class,
TODAY, April 19!

UP HEALTH STRATEGIES SUMMIT, May 1, Contact kaylajeanwest@gmail.com
 to learn more. 

21 Healthy Meal Prep Ideas- CLICK HERE.

How to Become Vegan- CLICK HERE.

75 Yummy Snacks for Clean Eating- CLICK HERE.

--INTERVENTIONS--
Great Lakes Recovery Center- CLICK HERE.

You Can Recover From Addiction- CLICK HERE.

Marquette County Health Department- Obtain a "Quit Kit" for tobacco c essation- CLICK HERE.

Journaling- For ideas on h ow to get started, CLICK HERE.

--OTHER PROGRAMS--
(solo or with a buddy)
Gardening, running, biking, yoga, check-ups, dance classes, home exercise videos, or cooking  classes.

Don't see an opportunity? Let us know! Em ail ginccmarketing@gmail.com to add a local wellness event.

Need a wellness card? Stop by GINCC  or download one here.

*participation in programs may have a cost.
Quick Links
In This Issue
PHONE SCAM ALERT
UPPCO Issues Phone Scam Warning to Customers
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Upper Peninsula Power Company is urging its customers, including business  customers, to be aware of scammers who may call them posing as UPPCO  representatives. 

Recently, several customers have reported being contacted and informed  that they owe money to UPPCO and will have their power turned off unless payment is  made immediately with a pre-paid credit card. 

Upper Peninsula Power Company will  never require anyone to purchase a pre-paid credit card for payment.  Any UPPCO customer who receives a suspicious call should not provide any private  information, account or banking information. 

If you are not sure if it is UPPCO, hang up and call UPPCO at 800-562- 7680. If possible, write down any information the  caller provides including the call date and time, phone number to call back and any  information showing up on caller ID. It is also important to understand that if a customer  is behind on their bill they will receive a notice in the mail from UPPCO.

For more information, please click HERE.
CONGRATULATIONS, GEORGE ISOLA
TruNorth General Manager Awarded MCUL Distinguished Service Award

George Isola, General Manager of TruNorth Federal Credit Union, was awarded the Distinguished Service Award for the Michigan Credit Union League's UP Chapter. 

The Chapter met April 8 in Escanaba, where he was awarded this honor. Each year, the Distinguished Service Award recognizes service to the credit union movement that reaches beyond the recipient's individual credit union.
 
George has been the General Manager of TruNorth Federal Credit Union (formerly Ishpeming Community Federal CU) since 1992. 
NON-STOP AIR SERVICE RETURNS TO SAWYER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Last week Delta Airlines and The County of Marquette teamed up with the Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) to celebrate the return of non-stop air service from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) on SkyWest Airlines, operating as Delta Connection. The newly returned connection will be available seven days a week. Airport Manager Duane DuRay (and GINCC Board Member) cut the ribbon in celebration!

Flights can be reserved online at  delta.com.
OPEN HOUSE: RARE EARTH GOODS
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ANYTIME FITNESS PRESENTATION
Safely Working Out While Nursing An Injury
TODAY
 

Anytime Fitness in Ishpeming will be hosting a presentation TODAY, Wednesday, April 19 at 7:15PM in the Group-X room. 

The presentation will inform attendees on how to work out while rehabilitating injuries. This FREE presentation is open to members and non-members! Refreshments provided free of charge.

  Questions? Contact Anytime Fitness of Ishpeming at 

(906) 485-4502 or stop by: 130 N Pansy Street in Ishpeming

 

 WILDERNESS SPORTS WEEKLY GUN SPECIAL
Beretta Nano 9mm
April 17-23
  
WEEKLY GUN SPECIALS in Wilderness Sports located at 107 E Division Street in Ishpeming. 

This week's special:   Beretta Nano 9mm with extended magazine and flush mag.

Interested in being a part of the special this week?  STOP BY Wilderness Sports TODAY! 

More information on their weekly gun specials 
can be found   HERE.

HELP!
PCF STILL IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS 
2017 Earth Day
Saturday, April 22

The Partridge Creek Farm (PCF) is looking for volunteers to help build bed gardens around Ishpeming on Saturday, April 22 @ 8:00AM. Meet at 100 E. Euclid Street in Ishpeming. 

To sign up to volunteer, click HERE.
Questions? Contact Dan Perkins at danperkinsroof@gmail.com. 

HIGH TEA FOR NATIONAL TEA DAY 
Sunday, April 23
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Rare Earth Goods is serving a high tea in appreciation of National Tea Day on Sunday,  April 23  from  4-6PM

A four course meal including tea, soup, salad, and desserts will be served. Formal attire is appreciated and recommended. 

Cost is $25.00 per person. Limited number of tickets available! The store will be open late for your shopping pleasure.

Call Rare Earth Goods at 
(906)485-5650 to reserve your ticket.  


HOW TO REDUCE  YOUR UTILITY BILLS
TruNorth Federal Credit Union
Monday, April 24
Join the City of Ishpeming, Semco Energy Gas Company, and CLEAResult to learn more about how to reduce your utility bills .

SPEAKERS

Mark Slown, Ishpeming City Manager - Reduce Water Bill

SEMCO - Reduce Gas Bill

Marie Sinnaeve, CLEAResult - Reduce All Utility Costs

This seminar will take place on Monday, April 24 from 5:30-7:00PM in River Rock Lanes & Banquet Center (1011 North Road, Ishpeming).

Hosted by TruNorth Federal Credit Union, this seminar is free and open to the public. 

To register for this event, click HERE  or  call (906) 485-5563.
 

TECHNOLOGY, BREWS, AND PIZZA
Business After Hours
TEAM Wireless with Cognition Brewery
Wednesday, April 26
 

OURVOICE TOUR: WE ARE MARQUETTE
Travel Marquette 
Wednesday, April 26
Travel Marquette is hitting the road, and they want YOU to come!  Their next complimentary tour through their OurVoice program  is "We Are Marquette."  

Enjoy waterfalls, mini-art reception,  new flavors, & a one hour lock-up!  Experience the excitement and give yourself a natural voice  to share the tourism community. 

Attendance is FREE and includes a meal, beverages, & snacks  throughout the day.

You must register for this event.

Agenda for the day
12-1pm:Travel Marquette presentation in office.
1pm: DIGS Lunch.
2pm: Load bus & drive to Penstock falls.
2:15pm: Load bus, drive around Presque Isle
2:30pm: Tour of Moosewood Nature Center & Bogwalk.
3pm: Load bus & drive to Devos Art Museum.
3:15pm: Arrive at Devos for mini art reception & desserts
3:45: Load bus and head back to Travel Marquette.
5-6pm: Complimentary Escape Marquette experience. Must be registered AND attend the day tour to be eligible for the free Escape Marquette experience.

SPACE IS LIMITED, SO REGISTER NOW. 

 

JEWELRY  MAKING
Thursday, April 27
Join the Wawonowin Country Club (3432 Co Rd 478, Champion) on Thursday, April 27 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM for a new decoupage jewelry class with Jackie B designs! Turn the popular adult coloring into a wearable piece of jewelry art created by you! 

Hand color images with markers and pencils, cut, and glue. No jewelry experience needed. Many images to choose from, no two will be alike. Each student will make one reversible pendant and two pairs of earrings.  Class size is limited. Cost is $30 per person.

Pre-register by calling 906-485-5660 or email andjacks29@gmail.com. 

KEVAT JUHLA RECEPTION
NMU College of Business Achievement Celebration
Thursday, April 27
Registration deadline is April 24. 
Click HERE  to register.
Questions? Call (906)227-2947.
UPEDA MEETING
Friday, April 28

On Friday, April 28 from 9:00AM-3:00PM, the Upper Peninsula Economic Development Alliance will hold a membership meeting in the Magnuson Franklin Square Inn (820 Sheldon Avenue, Houghton).  Cost is $25/member and $40/non-member. 

The agenda includes: 
  • Regional Prosperity Initiative Update with speakers Rebecca Bolen (EUPPDR), Brad Barnett (WUPPDR), and Nathan Fazer (CUPPAD) 
  • Networking break
  • Upper Peninsula Cellular and Broadband Access Panel with speakers Gavin Leach (NMU), Thom Sumbler (PFN), and Eric Swanson (DTMB)
  • Lunch
  • Presentation from Business Leaders for Michigan with speaker Tim Sowton. 
To register, CLICK HERE.
CARNEGIE LIBRARY BOOK SALE
April 28  & 29
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The Ishpeming Carnegie Library ( 317 Main Street, Ishpeming) will be having a Two (2) Day Used Book Sale! If you buy an Ishpeming Landmark Ornament for $5.00, you can be among the FIRST to shop on Friday, April 28  from 3-5PM.

You can also shop free of charge on Saturday, April 29 from 10AM to Noon. Books are .50-cent/paperback and $1.00/hardcover both days, with a $5.00 bag sale from Noon-4PM on Saturday.

Questions? Contact the Ishpeming Carnegie Library 
at (906)486-4381.
GIVE A HOOT ABOUT SAVING
TRUNORTH FCU AND ISHPEMING CARNEGIE LIBARARY
Saturday, April  29

TruNorth Federal Credit Union and Carnegie Public Library will partner to offer a free money-themed event for area children on Saturday, April 29th from 11:00AM-1:00PM. 

Each child in attendance will walk away with a better understanding of the importance of saving - and a free book! Storytime, snacks, giveaways, and crafts available. 
 
Children and their parents or adult guardians can head to the children's library at Carnegie (317 N. Main St in Ishpeming) to register. 

For more information about the event, Money Smart Week, and Youth Savings Month, click HERE or HERE.

To register ahead of time, parents can click HERE or 
call the library at (906) 486-4381.
 
Questions? Contact Shae Kangas  
at (906)485-1210 ext. 226.
UP HEALTH STRATEGIES SUMMIT
Great Lakes Center For Youth Development
Monday, May 1
  
Great Lakes Center for Youth Development will host a summit on Monday, May 1 from 8:30AM-4:00PM in the University Center at Northern Michigan University. 

The purpose of the summit is to nurture the learning community of people working to improve community health across Michigan's Upper Peninsula and  to accelerate progress toward shared goals in addiction and mental health, wellness, oral health and access to quality care.  

To register for the summit, click here.
For more information, c ontact Kayla West by phone or text at (906) 361-4090 or kaylajeanwest@gmail.com.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Negaunee Lions Club
Sunday, May 7
  
The Negaunee Lions Club will host their Annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 7, from 8:00AM to 1:00PM in the Lakeview Elementary multi-purpose room in Negaunee.

Tickets are $7.00/person or $25/family. Tickets can be purchased at the door, but members kindly ask you purchase ahead of time from any Negaunee Lions Club member. For a list of members, click HERE.

The pancake breakfast proceeds go to benefit various youth programs in Negaunee.
HOSPITAL WEEK
UP Health Systems-Bell
May 8-12
 
Hospital week is May 8-12, and this year UP Health Systems-Bell (9 01 Lakeshore Dr, Ishpeming) will be raffling off themed gift baskets!

Employees and the community can buy tickets for $1.00/per ticket, and enter the tickets in to win the basket of their choice. 

All of the money raised per basket will be given to the basket-winner's local charity of choice. 

There's also a Coloring Contest for the kids! There are six (6) coloring pages to choose from, and three (3) age groups to be judged. Click HERE to download the pages. Be sure to write the child's name, age, and phone number on the back of the page and turn in to the UP Health System - Bell Information Desk by Friday, May 12 at 5 p.m.

Questions? Contact Julie Solka at (906)485-2751 or julie.solka@bellmi.org.
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SHOW
OK Industrial
Thursday, May 11
"ONCE UPON A MATTRESS: A MUSICAL 
RE-TELLING OF THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA" 
May 18-28
The Historic Vista Theater invites the public to attend their  musical retelling of the classic children's tale "The Princess and the Pea," by Becky Heldt. 

Showtimes:
May 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 at 7:00PM
Sunday May 21 and 28 at 2:00PM

Ticket Prices:
$15 for adults
$12 for Seniors 62+
$12 for K-12 Students

Tickets are available now at these locations:
Rare Earth Goods in Ishpeming
Snowbound Books in Marquette
Gitche Gumee CafĂ© &  Records (Village Shopping Center) Marquette
The Historic Vista Theater Box Office/Annex during  limited hours
ONLINE (plus convenience fee) at  www.vistatheater.org
READY FOR SOME FAMILY FUN?
Friday, May 19 
Questions? Call Kelsey at (906)486-1111 or email ginccmarketing@gmail.com.
MOTHER'S DAY TEA PARTY
To celebrate the bond 
of mothers & daughters
Saturday, May 20
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A Tea Party to celebrate the unity of a mother & daughter. Open to a mother's friends & loved ones as well. This is the last tea party of the season, so spots will be limited and reservations are required! 

The tea party includes a seasonal tea selection and a four (4) course meal on Saturday, May 20 from 6:30-8:30PM in Midtown Bakery & Cafe at 317 Iron St., Negaunee. Cost is $25 per person.  

To make your reservations and obtain tickets, 
call (906)475-0064 today!
 
GET YOUR BUSINESS
"FISCALLY FIT" 
Wednesday, May 24 
To register, click HERE, call Kelsey at (906)486-1111 or email ginccmarketing@gmail.com.
REGISTER NOW
Town-Wide Rummage Sale
June 9-11
 
Turn in THIS FORM to the Chamber, 
at 910 US HWY 41 W, Ishpeming, or email to ginccmarketing@gmail.com.
BUY A BUMPER STICKER, HELP BRING THE FIREWORKS TO LIFE!
 
 
Ishpeming 4th of July Bumper Stickers are just $5.00!
All of the proceeds help to pay for the fireworks display.

They are available at Jackson's Hardware and Globe Printing. 

If you are a business and would like to help out, 
call Globe Printing (906)485-1033 or 
Jacksons Hardware (906)486-9351.
LUNCH PLANS?
Try UP Health Systems-Bell this week!

The weekly menu can be found HERE.

   910 US Highway 41 West, Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 486-1111