HarborFest 2021 Plays Out the End of Summer: a Perfect Weekend of Fun [ Gallery ]
Marquette, MI – August 28, 2021 – This year’s HarborFest roared with excitement and delight as Marquette County celebrated. Music, food, and entertainment weren’t the only thing that made this weekend’s events a hit, but also the warm community who helped make this event exceptional. The day kicked off with the Classic Car Show, showing […]
Tom Petty Cover Band The Insiders Close Out This Year’s 2019 HarborFest
Marquette, MI – 08/24/2019 – Wow another successful HarborFest in the books! The 36th annual HarborFest gave us nothing but beautiful weather and great entertainment. The music, food, and activities were just what Marquette needed to say goodbye to summer the right way. The crowds were bigger than ever and the entertainment was above and […]
Great Weather Plus Great Entertainment Equals Another Successful Friday Night of HarborFest!
Marquette, MI – 8/23/2019 – Weather has been on our side during this year’s annual HarborFest happening in Mattson Lower Harbor Park. Crowds gathered throughout the afternoon to check out the local food and entertainment Marquette has to offer. All of your favorite food trucks are down here such as: Rollin’ Smoke BBQ, Smelted Wood Fired […]
Marquette West Rotary Awards Grant Money from HarborFest Proceeds to 18 Local Organizations
Marquette, MI – July 31, 2019 – It was a busy afternoon during this week’s Marquette West Rotary luncheon as the Rotary Club announced their plan to award grant money to 18 local organizations. The organizations will receive their awards at the next Marquette West Rotary luncheon The grant awards can be separated into two […]
Marquette West Rotary Welcomes Newest Member, Brooke Quinn
Marquette, MI – July 17, 2019 – Today the Marquette West Rotary welcomed their newest Rotarian member, Brooke Quinn. Brooke is a Business Development Representative at Lake Superior Community Partnership. During today’s meeting the Marquette West Rotary Club also announced there will be 18 local organizations to receive grant money from HarborFest proceeds. The groups will […]
Honoring Former President Amanda Filizetti and Information on the HarborFest Waterfront Gala
Marquette, MI – July 10, 2019 – Rotarians returned to the Landmark Inn this afternoon for another weekly Marquette West Rotary Club Luncheon. To start this off today, the club honored past president, Amanda Filizetti for her year of service. Lucy Grove, current Rotary Club president, awarded Amanda a plaque and a beautiful bouquet! The […]
Local Students Receive Marquette West Rotary Academic Achievement Awards
Marquette, MI – 6/26/2019 – The Marquette West Rotary met today to recognize the academic achievements of local students. The recipients and their families gathered at The Landmark Inn to have lunch and receive awards for Foreign Language and overall Academic Achievement. Rotarian Jim Lajoie helped coordinate the scholarship program that has been able to give […]
The Marquette West Rotary Participates in the 2019 Marquette Beautification Committee Spring Clean-Up
Marquette, MI – May 2, 2019 – It’s that time of year again! The Marquette West Rotary has another chance to demonstrate Service Above Self by participating in the Marquette Beautification Committee Spring Clean-up 2019. Rotarians will meet next Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 5:15 p.m. in the Embers parking lot, formerly Marquette Catholic Credit […]
GMO Crops – Facts and Myths 101 – Marquette West Rotary Forum April 24, 2019
Marquette, Michigan – April 24, 2019 – Marquette West Rotary welcomed James DeDecker, specialist and director of the MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center, to discuss the facts and myths of Genetically Modified Crops. He brought his perspective as an expert in sustainable agriculture, agricultural decision-making and integrated pest management to this often controversial […]
Marquette West Rotary April 3rd Meeting Discusses Scholarships and A New Kids Cove
Marquette, Michigan – April 3, 2019 – Marquette West Rotary met Wednesday at the Landmark Inn to talk about several topics, including the Kids Cove Playground at Mattson Park, as well as enjoy fresh salad with chicken wings. Early in the discussions, Rotarian Bruce Closser talked about attending the upcoming MAPS scholarship event May 21st […]