We appreciate your support of the Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan. The upcoming October 26, 2021 event is likely to sell out once again at the Barrel+Beam. We want to offer you the first opportunity to purchase tickets at Steward & Sheridan in Ishpeming, Snowbound Books in Marquette, or at eventbrite.com.
Past News & Events:
ANNOUNCING ….Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is HERE For The 49855 Marquette Area!
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five. LLF Michigan is pleased to be the “local champion” and affiliate supporting the book and mailing costs for this specific Marquette 49855 geographic area.
Children who reside in the 49855-zip code are eligible for enrollment. It can take 8 – 10 weeks after LLF Michigan receives the registration form for the child to receive the first book. Note: Registration is available NOW!. Questions can be sent to llfsocialmichigan@gmail.com.
You can support one or more children for this program by donating in increments of $25. Please note the DPIL MARQUETTE 49855 if you donate online to properly credit your donation.
Visit the Special projects recipients page to learn more about the DPIL library in the AuTrain Onota Public Schools area.
Third Annual Literacy Lives Fundraiser – Postponed
Literacy Lives – spring 2020 Fundraiser Postponed Until We Can Safely Gather
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
We are committed to doing our part to protect the health and safety of our community. And we value you and your ongoing support of our mission.
Due to the impact of the Covid-19 in and around Marquette our fundraising team has decided to postpone all fundraising events until we can safely gather and socialize. Please watch for our new save the date announcement and posters in the community, our Facebook page and on this page on our website.
Our hearts go out to each and every one of you during this time of uncertainty. And, it is our wish that you, your family & friends remain healthy.
Typical Fundraising Event Details: Beer tasting, wine available, catered by Outlanders of Marquette. Many bucket raffle baskets will be available for bidding. Ticket information will be available once a new date has been set. We can’t wait to see you again at one of our events!
Past Events
Read Between the Wines – October 29th, 2019
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Read Between the Wines event at the Vierling Restaurant. We hope you had a great time!
Your feedback helps make the future events even better! We appreciate your support.
Literacy Lives – April 30, 2019
Back by popular request, this event was held at the Barrel & Beam from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and featured hors d’oeuvres, beer tastings, and entry into a drawing for a door prize. In addition, there were many baskets for a bucket raffle and an opportunity to hear briefly from 2018 grant recipients.
Two U.P. authors, Adam Berger (historical articles for the Mining Journal) and Bonnie Kilburn (author of Just Imagine) were available for conversations about their writings.
We are grateful for the generous support of the following sponsors : Range Bank, UP Health System, UP Health Plan, Mark Aho Financial Group, Steward & Sheridan, Bell Financial, Pomp’s, MBank.
Read Between the Wines – November 8, 2018
Marquette Regional History Center
“Read Between the Wines”, held on November 8, 2018, was a collaborative fundraiser to support literacy & local history education (Marquette Regional History Center). TV6 Upper Michigan Source interview – watch. And, view a few event highlights here.
This event is sponsored by: Cowell & LaPointe, LaDolce Video & Design, Mark Aho Financial Group, River Valley Bank, Upper Peninsula Health Plan (UPHP), Jim LaJoie (MRHC Board Member), Vast, Graybill & Mead, PLLC.
Literacy Lives! – April 10, 2018
Barrel and Beam, Marquette Township
We are grateful to our sponsors (listed below), Barrel + Beam and all attendees! The proceeds from this event will support literacy initiatives in Marquette County. Photos
Thank you for your support!
UP Health System UPHP (Upper Peninsula Health Plan)
Mark Aho Financial Group Animal Medical Center of Marquette
Superior Dental Care Range Bank
There were many door prizes, including a stay at Nestledown B & B and dinner at the Vierling Restaurant.