<![CDATA[Friends of Ore Dock BotEco Center - News]]>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:49:29 -0700EditMySite<![CDATA[Boating around the Ore Dock]]>Sun, 11 Dec 2022 20:02:38 GMThttp://www.oredockboteco.org/news/boating-around-the-ore-dockWant to see the Ore Dock up close and personal?  We are bringing solar power boats for short tours around the Ore Dock so we don't have to wait for another freeze to get those close views.  While you won't be able to go on the Dock yet, you can taking the LillyPad boats in small groups around the Dock.  See the news coverage here - WZMQ interview]]><![CDATA[Laser Light Show!]]>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 19:22:17 GMThttp://www.oredockboteco.org/news/laser-light-show9234329Once again our amazing Ore Dock will be used as the canvas for a Holiday Laser Light Show.  Travel Marquette is hosting the show every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 6pm-9pm.
There is even festive music to go along with the show available through Spotify (see QR codes posted around the viewing areas).
See more details from Travel Marquette]]><![CDATA[Front Page News!!]]>Sun, 10 Jul 2022 17:08:33 GMThttp://www.oredockboteco.org/news/front-page-newsIn case you missed it in the Mining Journal, our event at the Highway 2 Community Drive In Theatre is happening soon! 
Read all about it!  - A mix of nostalgia and botany | News, Sports, Jobs - The Mining Journal
Friends of Ore Dock BotEco Center will be running the concession stand for all your movie going needs (pizza, hot dogs, candy, and of course popcorn).
​See you there on July 30th.
Other events at the Drive in - ​www.upfilmunion.org/upcoming-events.html]]><![CDATA[Unsalted and Shark Free??]]>Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:58:25 GMThttp://www.oredockboteco.org/news/unsalted-and-shark-free
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Yes, the beautiful Lake Superior is still shark free, but the Drive-In movie won't be!  Ore Dock BotEco Center is running the concession stand at the last Drive-In theatre in the Upper Peninsula.  
Jaws will be shown on July 30 at dusk at the Highway 2 Community Drive-In Theater in Manistique.
The event is free (donations accepted for the UP Film Union) while all proceeds from the concession stand will go to the Ore Dock BotEco Center.  
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Come find the latest addition to your must haves!!  
July 2nd from 9-3 OreDock Bot Eco is having a multi-family garage sale.

You can drop of items on Monday 6/27 and Friday 7/1 from 1-6pm to donate to the sale at GEI's 109 W Baraga St. entrance.
Then come back on Saturday July 2nd to find those items you can't live without.
All proceeds benefit Friends of Ore Dock BotEco Center.

**lemonade stand will be serving as well**
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]]><![CDATA[History of Marquette Harbors - What's Up Dock?]]>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 20:43:15 GMThttp://www.oredockboteco.org/news/march-11th-2022On Tuesday March 1st, the Marquette Maritime Museum hosted “What’s Up Dock? A History of Marquette Harbors” at the Ore Dock Brewing Company. Presenters Jack Deo and Jim Koski had the crowd intrigued throughout.  
Read more at the Mining Journal]]><![CDATA[Laser Light Show]]>Tue, 28 Dec 2021 19:43:37 GMThttp://www.oredockboteco.org/news/laser-light-showTravel Marquette is lighting up the Ore Dock.  Thursdays through Saturdays during this Holiday Season from 6-9pm a laser light show will be displayed on the Ore Dock.  ]]><![CDATA[Blanket Bash]]>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 22:08:16 GMThttp://www.oredockboteco.org/news/december-27th-2021The Second Annual Blanket Bash kick off on November 12th.  Ore Dock BotEco Center has partnered with The Salvation Army of Marquette County to host the annual BotEco Blanket Bash to bring warm blankets to individuals and families in need this winter season.  The drive, called Warm Up Marquette County, aims to provide blankets to individuals and families in need across Marquette County and concluded December 3rd.  Look for the Blanket Bash next year to support local families.]]><![CDATA[The Future of the Ore Dock]]>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 19:36:19 GMThttp://www.oredockboteco.org/news/the-future-of-the-ore-dockNO TOWN ENJOYS a happening more than Marquette, and for much of February it’s been happening in the lower harbor, in the shadow of the ore dock. In spite of our mother’s warnings, we’ve been venturing out on the ice. Skating, walking, slipping, sliding… just being out there, many for the first time. And ... Continue Reading
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